The Writer's Block

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.

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.

07-18
49:28

S2, Episode 8: Briarwood Christian QB Christopher Vizzina

Briarwood Christian School and Clemson commit Christopher Vizzina and his head coach Matthew Forester talk about the upcoming season, leadership, and more.

07-04
27:20

S2, Episode 7: Class 7A, Region 3 New Faces

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.

06-29
26:52

S2, Episode 6: Trussville Pickleball Recap

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.

06-23
50:45

S2, Episode 5: U.S. Open Preview

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.

06-15
45:43

S2, Episode 4: Cahaba 100 and Trussville’s 75th Anniversary

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.

06-10
51:16

S2, Episode 3: High School Football Summer Discussion

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.

06-10
46:13

S2, Episode 2: Trussville 75th Anniversary Preview

Gary Lloyd previews the Movie on the Mall event that will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Trussvile incorporating as a town.

06-07
26:42

S2, Episode 1: Introducing Cahaba 100

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!

06-05
08:59

Introducing Cahaba 100

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!

06-05
08:21

Episode 21: Aaron Suttles

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.

01-19
33:14

Episode 20: Matthew Calvert

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.

01-12
30:56

Episode 19: Justin Monsewicz

On this episode, content writer Justin Monsewicz joins to talk about customer-facing content writing, social media management and digital writing.

01-05
32:29

Episode 18: Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran

Pinson, Alabama Mayor Joe Cochran joins the podcast to talk about his election as mayor, plans for the city’s future and more.

12-29
21:09

Episode 17: Auburn Superfan Chandler Fullman

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.

12-22
45:42

Episode 16: Cruz Oxenreider

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!

12-15
35:59

Episode 15: Jon Finkel

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!

12-07
27:46

Episode 14: Luke Ratliff

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.

12-01
29:41

Episode 13: Jackson Capps

Country music singer/songwriter Jackson Capps, originally from Trussville, Ala., joins the podcast to talk about his budding music career in Nashville, Tenn.

11-24
17:03

Episode 12: The Masters Recap

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.

11-16
38:40

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