38 episodes

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.

The Writer's Block Gary Lloyd

    • Sports
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

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.

    Episode 5: Jonathan Nelson

    Episode 5: Jonathan Nelson

    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

    • 39 min
    Episode 4: Alec Etheredge

    Episode 4: Alec Etheredge

    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!
    Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 3: Stuart Floyd

    Episode 3: Stuart Floyd

    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!

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    Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com

    • 47 min
    Episode 2: Jake Ganus

    Episode 2: Jake Ganus

    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.

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    Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.com

    • 31 min
    Episode 1: Jon Finkel

    Episode 1: Jon Finkel

    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!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode and turn on your notifications!Sponsor the show: Gary.Lloyd87@gmail.comFollow Jon Finkel:https://twitter.com/jon_finkelwww.jonfinkel.com

    • 29 min
    S2, Episode 9: 75 Trussville Facts

    S2, Episode 9: 75 Trussville Facts

    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.

    • 49 min

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