The Writer's Block

Gary Lloyd
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Writing. History. News. Interviews. Sports. The Writer's Block has a little bit for everyone. Join Gary Lloyd as he talks books, writing, journalism, history, sports and more with people among those professions.

  1. Feb 13

    Episode 129: Basketball playoffs and AHSAA split with Gadsden Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson!

    Talking about the upcoming AHSAA basketball playoffs and AHSAA split with Gadsden Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson! #TheWritersBlock #Sports #Podcast #Southside #Gadsden #Huntsville #Oakwood #JacksonvilleState #sportspodcast #highschoolbasketball #football #basketball #soccer

  2. Feb 6

    Episode 128: Clay-Chalkville's new defensive coordinator gets to work!

    New Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) High School defensive coordinator Eddie Wall joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his return to Clay, his coaching journey, lessons he's learned along the way, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com.

  3. Jan 29

    Episode 127: John Carroll, Briarwood Christian coaches discuss AHSAA reclassification!

    John Carroll Catholic head coach Will Mara and Briarwood Christian head coach Matthew Forester join The Writer's Block podcast to talk about the recent AHSAA reclassification and how it affects private schools across Alabama. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #TheWritersBlock #podcast #football #highschoolfootball #reclassification #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #AHSAA #Briarwood #PrivateSchools #JohnCarroll #Homewood #Birmingham

  4. Jan 19

    Episode 126: Jacob Reach enters race for Jefferson County Sheriff!

    Law enforcement veteran Jacob Reach joins The Writer's Block podcast this week to discuss his candidacy for sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama, what led to his decision now, problems facing the sheriff's office, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #sheriff #jeffco #jeffersoncounty #lawenforcement #police #law #crime #jail #ALabama #birmingham #Trussville #campaign #election

  5. 12/22/2025

    Episode 125: Mark Pettway makes bid for re-election as sheriff of Jefferson County!

    Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his two terms as sheriff of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and his bid for re-election. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #TheWritersBlock #Podcast #police #sheriff #jeffco #jeffcosheriff #jeffersoncounty #Birmingham #MarkPettway #mentalhealth #crime #policecar #policeofficer #deputy

  6. 12/01/2025

    Episode 124: From The First 48 to the JeffCo sheriff race with Chris Anderson

    Detective Sergeant Chris Anderson joins The Writer's Block to talk about his background in law enforcement, appearing on "The First 48" and "Reasonable Doubt," and the reasons why he is now stepping forward to run for sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama. Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #TheWRitersBlock #podcast #police #sheriff #jeffco #jeffersoncounty #Alabama #bham #birmingham #Tv #ReasonableDoubt #sheriffsoffice #television #politics #homicide #detective #election

  7. 11/24/2025

    Episode 123: Scott Phillipps addresses state lawsuit, future of private schools in AHSAA!

    Bayside Academy Head of School Scott Phillipps joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about the lawsuit that Alabama filed against the Alabama High School Athletic Association over the CHOOSE Act, issues with the competitive balance rule for private schools, the future of private schools as members of the AHSAA, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #TheWritersBlock #podcast #school #schools #privateschools #AHSAA #ALabama #football #footballplayoffs #competition #Playoffs #independentschools #Bayside #Fairhope #Daphne #Packers #NFL #transfer #Moody #Trussville #Montgomery #KayIvey #ALPolitics #TommyTuberville #AlabamaPolitics #Politics

  8. 11/17/2025

    Episode 122: Jude Washington talks key initiatives for Jefferson County sheriff candidacy!

    Jude Washington joins The Writer's Block podcast to talk about his candidacy and campaign for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Alabama! Washington talks about his past experiences that have led him to this point, ten key initiatives for the sheriff's office, separating corrections from enforcement, developing a full-time SWAT unit, and much more! Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com. #thewritersblock #podcast #sheriff #police #jeffersoncounty #alabama #policing #jeffco #policecar #sheriffsoffice #Birmingham #deputy #deputies #corrections #enforcement #law #lawenforcement #jail #prison #undercover #SWAT #crime

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Writing. History. News. Interviews. Sports. The Writer's Block has a little bit for everyone. Join Gary Lloyd as he talks books, writing, journalism, history, sports and more with people among those professions.

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  • Creator
    Gary Lloyd
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gary Lloyd
  • Show Website
    The Writer's Block