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Writing. History. News. Interviews. Sports. The Books, Babble & Ball Podcast has a little bit for everyone. Join Gary Lloyd as he talks books, writing, journalism, history, sports and more with people among those professions.

Gary Lloyd


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 138 EPISODES


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    Episode 104: Jean Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 30:22


    Friends of Pinchgut Creek board member Jean Cox joins The Writer's Block to preview the Pinchgut Revival on the Mall in Trussville on June 8.There will be music, bouncy houses, food trucks, and education about the Cahaba River's tributaries. For more information, visit www.pinchgut.org.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #river #creek #rivers #CahabaRiver #PinchgutCreek #Trussville #Alabama #conservation #water #waterquality #creeks

    Episode 103: J.T. Smallwood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 56:08


    J.T. Smallwood, a candidate for mayor in Trussville this year, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run for mayor, issues facing the city of Trussville, his plans if elected, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #trussville #alabama #mayor #government #council #city #election #campaign #JTSmallwood #Thewritersblock #podcast

    Episode 102: Wayne Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 61:02


    Trussville City Council candidate Wayne Taylor joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he is running for Trussville City Council, issues facing the city now, his experience on past administrations, Trussville history, and more.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #trussville #government #citycouncil #campaign #alabama #citygovernment #cahabaproject #history

    Episode 101: Thomas Ashworth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 77:00


    AL.com sports reporter Thomas Ashworth joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his journey in sports journalism, covering sports in north Alabama, his favorite parts of the job, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #baseball #basketball #softball #football #golf #soccer #Huntsville #JacksonvilleState #Falcons #Packers #NFL #MLB #NBA

    Episode 100: Stuart Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 78:12


    Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School head football coachStuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about spring practice so far, offseason lessons, the state of high school football in Alabama, and a projectthat I will be working on alongside the Clay-Chalkville football community this year. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.   #thewritersblock #podcast #clay #Chalkville #football#highschoolfootball #springfootball #springpractice #sports #sportspodcast#AlabamaFootball #footballpodcast #footballplayer #footballcoach #Alabama

    Episode 99: Cris Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 44:00


    Tuscaloosa County head football coach Cris Bell joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about taking the Wildcats job; provide an outlook on Region 3 in Class 7A, building trust with players, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #football #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #Alabama #Tuscaloosa #TuscaloosaCounty #Trussville #hoover #Thompson #VestaviaHills #Hillcrest #Prattville #OakMountain #Scottsboro #Robertsdale #HSFB #footballcoach

    Episode 98: Chris Yeager and Bart Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 60:03


    Mountain Brook head football coach Chris Yeager and Alma Bryant head football coach Bart Sessions join The Writer's Block podcast to talk about the transfer issue in Alabama high school sports, a data-focused presentation made to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control on the issue, and the task force that was created to study the growing transfer problem. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.#thewritersblock #podcast #mountainbrook #ahsaa #almabryant #nil #transfer #transferportal #highschoolfootball #football #alabama #alabamafootball #highgschoolsports

    Episode 97: Kent Babb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 66:00


    The Washington Post sports reporter Kent Babb joins The Writer's Block to talk about his book "Across the River: Life, Death, and Football in an American City," his process for writing the book, and advice he would give on writing a book about a high school football program and small town in Alabama. Babb has covered sports for The Washington Post since 2012 and is currently assigned to its Sports and Society enterprise team. Babb's work was included three times in The Best American Sports Writing anthology and was selected in the inaugural edition of The Year's Best Sports Writing. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #washington #washingtonpost #neworleans #highschoolfootball #football #shooting #gunviolence #louisiana #Alabama #sports #sportspodcast #sportsreporter #sportsjournalist #book #books #author #authors #amwriting #KentBabb #river #AcrossTheRiver #NOLA #FrenchQuarter #BourbonStreet #NFL #Steelers #Packers

    Episode 96: Anna Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 51:05


    Anna Snyder, a sports reporter for The Tuscaloosa News, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about her journey into sports journalism, favorite things she's written, how she approaches her job, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #tuscaloosa #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #Alabama #AlabamaBasketball #AlabamaSoftball #softball #football #footballpodcast

    Episode 95: Mildred Lanier-Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 51:06


    Mildred Lanier-Reed, a candidate for the #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about moving to Trussville from Pelham, her decision to run for City Council, happenings in the city, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #pelham #Trussville #Campaign #election #city #community #Alabama #politics #government

    Episode 94: Leslee Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 56:51


    Leslee Hughes, a candidate for #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block to talk about her decision to run for city government, experience that led her here, and much more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. Subscribe so you don't miss the full episode!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@garylloydauthor?si=F6AgASN-w_9UpfavSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3udZyDySQL6m8gp05Q45e0?si=a7501cf71619435eApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-writers-block/id1531484209

    Episode 93: Alan Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 53:38


    Trussville City Councilman Alan Taylor, who is running for re-election this August, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to seek a fourth term, challenges the city faces today, positive momentum in the city, and March Madness.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #election #campaign #community #citycouncil #CahabaProject #economicdevelopment #growth #population

    Episode 92: Maxwell Donaldson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 53:31


    The Gadsden (Ala.) Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about growing up across multiple states, his journey to The University of Alabama, how he got involved in sports journalism, and his career so far.Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Gadsden #newspaper #sportsreporter #sportswriter #sportswriting #journalism #Alabama #JacksonvilleState #Maryland #tennessee #writing #journalist #sports #Sportspodcast #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #highschoolbasketball

    Episode 91: Ben Horton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 55:35


    Ben Horton, a candidate for #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run, what he wants to focus on, his experience, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.#thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #election #community #campaign

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    Episode 90: Kimberly Farr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 57:06


    Kimberly Farr, a candidate for #Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why she decided to run, what she wants to focus on, her background, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #community #campaign #election

    Episode 89: Jim Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 59:34


    Trussville City Council candidate Jim Miller joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his military career, what led him to seek a seat on the Trussville City Council this August, his love of history, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com#thewritersblock #podcast #Trussville #Alabama #military #Army #election #community

    Episode 88: Drew Lolley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 41:05


    Drew Lolley, a candidate for the Trussville City Council, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run, what he wants to focus on, his experience, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #trussville #government #alabama #citygovernment #community #election

    Episode 87: Luke Prewett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 58:33


    Former Briarwood Christian School running back Luke Prewett, now a sports performance specialist, joins The Writer's Block to talk about his high school football career, his path in kinesiology, his new sports performance business, the high school game today, college football, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #football #highschoolfootball #Briarwood #highschoolsports #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #sports #sportspodcast #podcast #birmingham #hoover #spainpark #oakmountain #pelham #homewood

    Episode 86: Ralph Mitchell and Richard Ahlquist (Arbor Day)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 36:22


    Trussville (Ala.) Tree Commission members Ralph Mitchell and Richard Ahlquist join The Writer's Block podcast to discuss Trussville's Arbor Week plans for Feb. 16-22. Tune in to learn about the importance of trees in urban areas, plans in Trussville, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #tree #trees #arborist #arborday #arborweek #Trussville #Alabama #Birmingham #TreeCity #Treeremoval #treework

    Episode 85: Terelle West

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 50:38


    Former Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School and Middle Tennessee State University running back Terelle West joins The Writer's Block to talk about his fitness company, playing in the International Football Alliance, training the next generation of athletes, glory days at Clay-Chalkville, his motivations, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Clay #Chalkville #football #highschoolfootball #sports #Sportspodcast #footballshorts #footballcoach #highschoolsports #Alabama #MiddleTennessee #Tennessee #AFL #IFA #NFL #CFB #collegefootball #OhioValley #motivation #psychology

    Episode 84: Adam Moseley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 45:43


    Hoover (Ala.) High School head baseball coach Adam Moseley joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about the season ahead, supremacy of the area, funny stories, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #hoover #hooverhighschool #highschoolbaseball #mlb #jameiswinston #Jonahwinston #birmingham #baseballhistory #baseballlife #baseballcoach #baseballplayer

    Episode 83: Sean Talsma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 55:30


    Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) High School defensive coordinator Sean Talsma joins The Writer's Block to talk about winning the Alabama Football Coaches Association Class 7A Assistant Coach of the Year award, the success of Hewitt-Trussville's 2024 defense, coaching philosophies, the NFL, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #football #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #alabamafootball #NFL #Lions #SuperBowl #Packers #Steelers #Michigan #MichiganFootball #JustinJefferson #JahmyrGibbs #NicoCollins #GeorgePickens #JOshAllen #PatrickMahomes #BuffaloBills #BillsMafie #Bills #collegefootball #NickSaban

    Episode 82: Ben Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 53:56


    Trussville City Councilman Ben Short, a candidate for mayor in Trussville this year, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why he decided to run for mayor, issues facing the city of Trussville, his plans if elected, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #mayor #Trussville #election #city #alabama #economicdevelopment #GlendaleFarms #schools #politics #city #municipalgovernment #government

    Episode 81: Lisa Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 52:07


    Trussville City Councilwoman Lisa Bright, a candidate for mayor in Trussville this year, joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why she decided to run for mayor, issues facing the city of Trussville, her plans if elected, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #mayor #Trussville #election #city #alabama #economicdevelopment #GlendaleFarms #schools #politics

    Episode 80: Taylor Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 37:55


    Alternative Baseball Organization founder Taylor Duncan joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about why and how he founded the organization, the purpose it serves, playing at historic Rickwood Field, goals for the future, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #alternative #baseball #autism #disability #alabama #georgia #alternative #rickwoodfield #mlb #braves #Atlanta #ATL #AtlantaBraves #community #integration #IED #perception

    Episode 79: Kirk Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 23:10


    Montgomery Catholic (Ala.) High School head football coach Kirk Johnson joins The Writer's Block to talk about his Knights' Class 5A state championship win over Moody (Ala.) High School, the offseason ahead, 2025 outlook, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #montgomery #Catholic #football #highschoolfootball #kirkjohnson #knights #alabamafootball #sports #sportspodcast #podcast #footballpodcast #highschoolsports

    Episode 78: Bobby Carr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 25:00


    New Prattville (Ala.) High School head football coach Bobby Carr joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about being introduced as the new Prattville head coach, his upbringing, coaching career and style, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #prattville #alabama #highschoolfootball #football #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #footballpodcast

    Episode 77: Jon Finkel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 40:16


    Author Jon Finkel joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his new book, "Generation Griffey: Rankfest," which is all about ranking various aspects from the 1990s -- TV, movies, pop culture, sports, music, and more! If you're a dude who grew up in the '90s, this podcast and Finkel's new book are for you! Everything from Lil Penny to "Basic Instinct" to Allen Iverson to Bagel Bites! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. Follow Jon Finkel: x.com/@Jon_Finkel and www.jonfinkel.com. #thewritersblock #author #book #books #bookstagram #1990s #90s #nostalgia #PennyHardaway #Shaq #MichaelJordan #bagelbites #movies #tv #sports #sportspodcast #podcast #music #culture #KenGriffeyJr #Griffey #Braves #RedSox #Boston

    Episode 76: Miles Holcomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 42:57


    Miles Holcomb, the former Southside-Gadsden and Tuscaloosa County head football coach, joins The Writer's Block podcast from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to talk about his return to Southside-Gadsden as a teacher and coach. Holcomb talks about why he decided to return closer to his roots, the importance of that decision, and what he'll be involved in moving forward. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #gadsden #podcast #tuscaloosa #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #southside #baseball #highschoolbaseball #trussville

    Episode 75: Stu Stuedeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 90:24


    Cullman (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Stu Stuedeman joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his time so far at Cullman, area tournament play in Alabama high school basketball, the Boston Celtics, traveling, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #cullman #basketball #highschoolsports #sports #highschoolbasketball #sportspodcast #celtics #dodgers #chiefs #NBA #Boston #History #Greenville #MountainBrook #basketballgame #basketballshorts #basketballislife

    Episode 74: Casey Grammer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 31:10


    American Baseball Foundation Executive Director Casey Grammer joins the podcast to talk about the foundation's mission, upcoming Leadoff Dinner featuring speaker Goose Gossage, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #cooperstown #goosegossage #yankees #padres #MLB #RickwoodField #collegebaseball #sheltonstate #faulkner #Trussville

    Episode 73: Matthew Forester

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 50:40


    Briarwood Christian (Ala.) School head football coach Matthew Forester joins The Writer's Block to talk about his team finishing 5-5 after an 0-5 start, the mindset shift during the season, how teams stay bought in when they know the playoffs are out of reach, preparing for 2025, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #briarwood #podcast #Christian #faith #BriarwoodChristian #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #alabama #alabamafootball

    Episode 72: Andy Urban and Ben Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 30:24


    Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School Athletic Director Andy Urban and Southside Gadsden (Ala.) High School head football coach Ben Stewart join the podcast to preview the Nov. 8 Class 6A first-round playoff game between their programs, to talk about their connection through coaching, and, surprisingly enough, fireworks.

    Episode 71: Jason Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 39:18


    Prattville (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Jason Fisher joins The Writer's Block to talk about his rise to the head coaching position at his alma mater, the introduction of the shot clock in Alabama high school basketball, studying the game, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #basketball #celtics #prattville #highschoolbasketball #Alabama #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports #cbb #collegebasketball #troy #auburn #brucepearl #nba #Boston #Atlanta #AtlantaHawks #Hawks #TraeYoung

    Episode 70: Jabreil Weir

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 18:38


    Rickwood Field head groundskeeper Jabreil Weir joins The Writer's Block to talk about how he came into his role at America's oldest baseball park, preparing for the Tribute to the Negro Leagues game, his responsibilities, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #rickwoodfield #williemays #birmingham #clay #baseball #mlb #mattadams #jacquejones #twins #braves #cardinals #majorleaguebaseball #hbcu #bham #alabama #historicplaces #history #Rickwood #Giants #HankAaron #ReggieJackson #RedSox

    Episode 69: Tyler Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 37:20


    Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School head basketball coach Tyler Davis joins The Writer's Block to talk about the upcoming high school basketball season, the introduction of the shot clock in Alabama high school basketball, the success of the Boston Celtics, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #mountainbrook #basketball #highschoolbasketball #NBA #Celtics #Boston #LeBronJames #JaysonTatum #BostonHistory #alabama #cbb #collegebasketball #Creighton #Birmingham #sports #sportspodcast #highschoolsports

    Episode 68: Shea Monroe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 39:23


    Oxford (Ala.) High School offensive coordinator Shea Monroe joins The Writer's Block to talk about the Yellow Jackets' undefeated season thus far, winning the region championship, his coaching journey, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #oxford #highschoolfootball #football #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #footballcoach #MasonMims #KeenanBritt #Louisville #LouisvilleFootball #SouthCarolina #ALabama #Georgiafootball #ALabamaFootball #Loganville #offense

    Episode 67: Christopher Walters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 50:55


    Moody (Ala.) High School Principal Dr. Christopher Walters joins The Writer's Block to talk about his journey to leading his school, uniqueness about Moody, construction of a new high school, and much more! #TheWritersBlock #podcast #moody #highschool #construction #alabama #interview #MoodyFootball #Trussville

    Episode 66: Brandon Herring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 79:17


    Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) High School strength and conditioning coach Brandon Herring joins The Writer's Block to talk about military history, the Civil War, leadership, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #strength #conditioning #strengthandconditioning #CivilWar #StonewallJackson #RobertELee #war #UlyssesGrant #WW2 #WW1 #leadership #military #UAB #Trussville #football #softball #Braves #baseball

    Episode 65: Jake Ganus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 52:30


    Moody (Ala.) High School head football coach Jake Ganus joins The Writer's Block to talk about the season so far, where he finds motivation, coaching techniques, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #moody #alabama #football #alabamafootball #georgiafootball #georgia #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #sports #sportspodcast

    Episode 64: Cam Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 45:42


    Moody (Ala.) High School strength and conditioning coach Cam Willis joins The Writer's Block to talk about his journey to becoming a strength and conditioning coach, other jobs he's worked along the way, why he does this job, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #moody #Alabama #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #strengthandconditioning #strengthtraining #strength #conditioning #nutrition

    Episode 63: Sidney Walton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 16:18


    Moody (Ala.) High School defensive back Sidney Walton joins The Writer's Block to talk about his senior season so far, committing to #Tennessee, gameday superstitions, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #Tennessee #Vols #TennesseeFootball #Tennesseevols #Moody #Alabama #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #football #footballrecruiting #sports #sportspodcast

    Episode 62: Kaleb Goff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 17:14


    Moody (Ala.) High School linebacker Kaleb Goff joins The Writer's Block to talk about the season thus far, growing up in Moody, which linebacker he looks up to, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #football #moody #alabama #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #footballrecruiting

    Episode 61: Charlie Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 19:45


    Moody (Ala.) High School quarterback Charlie Johnston, a Georgia Southern commitment, joins The Writer's Block to talk about his senior season so far, rivalry games, pregame superstitions, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #Moody #Alabama #GeorgiaSouthern #Georgia #GASouthern #footballpodcast #footballrecruiting #Leeds #Alabama #Tennessee #ZachBryan #music #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports

    Episode 60: Jeff Mauldin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 52:46


    Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) High School head baseball coach Jeff Mauldin joins The Writer's Block to talk about his election into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mauldin will be inducted into the Hall on Dec. 12, 2024, at the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Birmingham. #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #Trussville #hewitt #highschoolsports #highschoolbaseball #video #interview #halloffame #Dodgers #Braves #Yankees #MLB #Clay #Pelham #AHSAA #sports #sportspodcast

    Episode 59: Aaron Frye and Jabari Staples

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 20:53


    Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School quarterback Aaron Frye and wide receiver Jabari Staples join The Writer's Block to talk about the Cougars' 14-13 overtime win at Thompson (Ala.) High School, the upcoming Mountain Brook game, best players in Clay-Chalkville history, superstitions, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #alabama #clay #football #alabamafootball #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #footballrecruiting #footballshorts #recruiting #NIL

    Episode 58: Stuart Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 25:32


    Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School head football coach Stuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block for a record THIRD appearance to talk about the Cougars' 14-13 overtime win at Thompson (Ala.) High School and to preview the Class 6A, Region 6 showdown with Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School this Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. #thewritersblock #footballcoach #podcast #sports #sportspodcast #clay #ClayChalkville #Chalkville #highschoolsports #highschoolfootball #football #AaronFrye #Thompson #MountainBrook

    Episode 57: Brock Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 35:48


    Spain Park (Ala.) High School quarterback Brock Bradley joins The Writer's Block to talk about growing up playing football, Spain Park's season so far, his commitment to Clemson, pregame music rituals, and much more! #TheWritersBlock #podcast #interview #hoover #SpainPark #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #alabamafootball #Clemson #ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #ACC #ACCFootball

    Episode 56: Kirk Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 31:06


    Montgomery Catholic (Ala.) High School head football coach Kirk Johnson joins The Writer's Block to talk about the 2024 season so far, winning the Class 4A state championship in 2023, building a program, inspiring players, the state of college football, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #TheWritersBlock #podcast #interview #football #highschoolfootball #highschoolsports #sports #sportspodcast #writing #Montgomery #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #Clemson #KirbySmart #DaboSwinney #MackBrown #footballcoach

    Episode 55: Jack Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 20:56


    Homewood (Ala.) High School Band drummer Jack Mitchell joins The Writer's Block to talk about playing drums in a gyroscope at halftime shows, his love of drumming, favorite music and drummers, his viral moment, and more! #THeWritersBlock #podcast #drums #drum #drummer #drumming #band #homewood #Football #halftime #halftimeshow #viralvideo #Rush #Tool #Alabama #interview

    Episode 54: Nicholas Youngblood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 53:10


    Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School senior baseball player Nicholas Youngblood joins the podcast to talk about his baseball journey, goals for the future, playing at historic Rickwood Field, motivation, tattoos, and more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com #thewritersblock #podcast #baseball #highschoolbaseball #Clay #ClayChalkville #Alabamabaseball #sports #highschoolsports #tattoos #RickwoodField #Rickwood #collegebaseball #mlb #Yankees #RedSox #FenwayPark #Boston #NewYork #majorleaguebaseball

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