Books, Babble & Ball Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gary Lloyd
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.
Talladega College assistant professor of biology Andy Coleman, who started the Urban Turtle Project in 2018, joins to talk about his work with turtles across Alabama, founding the Urban Turtle Project, discovering alligator snapping turtles in the Cahaba River, and more!
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Former Auburn University and NFL offensive lineman Richard Cheek joins The Writer's Block to talk about glory days on The Plains, being drafted by the Buffalo Bills, his NFL career, the state of football today, and much more.
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Hewitt-Trussville head softball coach Taylor Burt joins The Writer's Block to talk about the Lady Huskies winning their fourth championship in six years, coaching different teams, mental toughness, a new softball complex, and more. And a surprise guest joins about midway through the episode!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.
Trussville City Schools Superintendent Patrick Martin joins to talk about facility needs across the school system and the upcoming ad valorem tax vote to fund those needs.
Golf journalist and Beyond the Clubhouse Podcast host Garrett Johnston joins The Writer's Block to preview the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Birmingham Barons infielder Tim Elko joins The Writer's Block to talk about playing baseball at Ole Miss, winning a national championship, being drafted by the #WhiteSox, success so far this season, best things about #Birmingham, and more!
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Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School wide receivers coach Stuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block to chat about his time playing for the Cougars, his coaching journey, winning the 2023 Class 6A state championship, and the upcoming 2024 season.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com
Birmingham Barons General Manager and President Jonathan Nelson joins to talk about the young Barons season, working his way up the corporate ladder, Michael Jordan's season in Birmingham, the upcoming Tribute to the Negro Leagues at Rickwood Field, and more!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com
Shelby County Newspapers Inc. President and Publisher Alec Etheredge joins The Writer's Block to talk about all things hyperlocal journalism, transitioning from reporter to editor to general manager to publisher, covering sports in Shelby County, and much more!
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Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School head football coach Stuart Floyd joins The Writer's Block to chat about #TheMasters, earning the head coaching position at his alma mater, spring practice, the state of high school and college football today, the 2024 schedule, and more!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com
Moody head football coach Jake Ganus joins to talk about building a culture at Moody High School, 411 Day, the landscape of high school football in Alabama, and more.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com
Author Jon Finkel joins The Writer's Block to talk about his new book, "Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage." We talk about the new book, writing process, research practices, and more!
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Gary Lloyd runs through 75 facts about the city of Trussville for the 75th anniversary of Trussville first incorporating as a town. This podcast is long, but perhaps you'll learn something you didn't know before.
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Briarwood Christian School and Clemson commit Christopher Vizzina and his head coach Matthew Forester talk about the upcoming season, leadership, and more.
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Gary Lloyd speaks with new Class 7A, Region 3 head football coaches Todd Cassity at Chelsea, Tim Vakakes at Spain Park, Wade Waldrop at Hoover, and Robert Evans at Vestavia Hills about the upcoming 2022 high school football season.
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Gary Lloyd talks about covering the pickleball story in Trussville over the last 48 hours — how it came about, the writing process, and what’s to come.
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Gary Lloyd discusses the state of the PGA Tour, the new LIV Golf Tour, and previews the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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Gary Lloyd and Amy Peterson O’Brien talk about the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation’s Cahaba 100 initiative and the 75th anniversary of Trussville incorporating as a town.
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Discussing some Alabama high school football topics this summer: Briarwood Christian QB Christopher Vizzina, new coaches in Class 7A-Region 3, and the Mountain Brook Spartans.
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Gary Lloyd previews the Movie on the Mall event that will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Trussvile incorporating as a town.
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Gary Lloyd is back after a podcasting hiatus to bring you some information on Cahaba 100, a short-term and long-term initiative of the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation. Please note, this podcast was recorded dominantly for video purposes, so find this episode on Spotify for the video podcast. Check back for more soon!
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Gary Lloyd is back after a podcasting hiatus to bring you some information on Cahaba 100, a short-term and long-term initiative of the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation. Check back for more soon!
The Athletic’s Aaron Suttles joins the podcast to talk about the 2020 Alabama football season, his favorite players he’s covered, his writing process, favorite writers and more.
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Former Clay-Chalkville High School and UAB pitcher Matthew Calvert joins the podcast to talk about playing baseball in high school and college, as well as about some of the biggest moments in his journey.
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On this episode, content writer Justin Monsewicz joins to talk about customer-facing content writing, social media management and digital writing.
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Pinson, Alabama Mayor Joe Cochran joins the podcast to talk about his election as mayor, plans for the city’s future and more.
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You may know him as the Auburn Superfan, but Chandler Fullman has a story that goes much deeper than orange and blue. He joins the podcast to talk about that, Auburn, Alabama and much more.
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University of Alabama graduate and fan Cruz Onexreider joins the podcast to talk all things sports, life during COVID-19, mental health awareness and more!
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Author Jon Finkel joins the podcast to talk about his new book, “Hoops Heist: Seattle, the Sonics, and How a Stolen Team’s Legacy Gave Rise to the NBA’s Secret Empire.” He also discusses his favorite interviews, what he enjoys writing about, fitness and more!
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University of Alabama student and super-fan Luke Ratliff joins the podcast to talk about the Iron Bowl, Alabama basketball, life at UA and much more.
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Country music singer/songwriter Jackson Capps, originally from Trussville, Ala., joins the podcast to talk about his budding music career in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gary Lloyd and David Lloyd recap the 84th Masters Tournament, which Dustin Johnson won at 20-under par, a five-show victory over Cameron Smith and Sungjae Im.
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Gary Lloyd recaps the second round of the AHSAA football playoffs and looks ahead to the Class 5A/6A quarterfinals and the Class 7A semifinals.
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Gary Lloyd and David Lloyd preview the 2020 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
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Gary Lloyd recaps the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association football playoffs and looks ahead to the second-round matchups.
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Gary Lloyd runs through the Class 5A, Class 6A and Class 7A playoff brackets, and gives his picks for who will win state championships this fall.
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In this episode, I reflect on writing the book “Sonny Days: Struggles, Scenery and Solace with the World’s Strangest Shelter Dog.”
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Trussville City Councilman Zack Steele joins the podcast to talk Trussville happenings, progress on the city’s downtown entertainment district, Cahaba Project preservation, college football and more!
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Raising Men Lawn Care founder Rodney Smith joins the podcast to talk about how his local lawn service has blossomed into a worldwide organization providing for those in need.
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AL.com reporter Bill Thornton joins the podcast to talk about his career in journalism, the challenges the profession faces today, his author career and much more.
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Starnes Publishing Sports Editor Kyle Parmley joins the Books, Babble & Ball Podcast to talk Alabama high school sports, the best players he’s ever seen, the state of journalism today, and more.
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Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director June Mathews joins the podcast to preview Trussville City Fest, discuss her book and Trussville history, outline her writing process, and field some “On The Spot” questions.
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New Trussville City Councilman Ben Short joins the podcast to talk about his law enforcement career, what he loves about Trussville, how he sees Trussville’s future, and more.
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Hewitt-Trussville head football coach Josh Floyd joins Gary Lloyd to talk about the Huskies’ 2020 season so far, COVID-19 challenges and more.
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In the inaugural episode of the Books, Babble & Ball Podcast, David Lloyd joins Gary Lloyd to talk Tour Championship, the U.S. Open, the return of college football and more.
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