TTR Show 39;  We hope everyone had a great Christmas.  This is a a fascinating way the Curt and Freddie become friends with New Orleans Glen David Andrew. 

It's the Clay County Sports Report  with Randy Lefko and Tim Mooney-Special guests St Johns Country Day Head Wrestling Coach and Rotary Club Holiday Tournament along with Ridgeview Head Wrestling Coach Mark Detoro.  Wrestlers Sam Costanza and Horatio Bady join the discussion.  The conversation centers around what type of dedication is needed to excel in the sport of wrestling and why does Clay County have so many standout High School wrestlers.

Welcome to TTR #42, This Town Rocks!  Curt brings the big news this week—The Curt Towne Band has officially been announced as the opening-night headliner for the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair on April 2, 2026! 🎉
Joining Curt on stage will be Duval County Line featuring Paul Wane and Big Engine, making this a must-see night of live music at the fair.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now through the Clay County Fair and online via the Fair’s website—don’t wait!

But that’s not al...

Curt Towne and Freddie Oca along with producer and sidekick Mike Cella talk about the growing trend for showing Christmas movies on TV year round!  Some of the movies discussed include National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, It's Wonderful Life and more.  The guys also debate what movies should be considered Christmas movies and Why.  For example, should Die Hard or Gremlins qualify as Christmas Movies?  Fun discussion with lots of laughs in this episode.

Join the discussion when Curt and Freddie weigh in on their favorite foods and least favorite foods from the holidays.  Fruit cake is on the list for least favorite.  And listen in when the guys start debating types of holiday cookies.  Ever hear of Italian cookies with "jimmies"?

Clay Today Sports Editor Randy Lefko and ClayRadio’s Tim Mooney sit down with Middleburg High School Head Wrestling Coach Coll Robertson and senior standout Porter Loveland to talk wrestling,  and what it takes to compete at a high level.
And yes… Randy even tries out a few wrestling moves on Porter listen to hear how that turns out. 

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From This Towne Rocks:
We’re at it again! What are some of your favorite memories of toys you received as a child??  In light of the record breaking sales by Mariah Carey's "All I want For Christmas is You"!!!  What's your favorite Christmas Song?

Join Curt Towne, Freddie Oka and Mike Cella for this edition of This Towne Rocks.  The TTR Show streams on Friday at 12pm and 9pm and then again on Sunday at 7pm on ClayRadio.

Curt and Freddie take a tasty look back at their respective Thanksgiving Day dinners.    The guys also flashback to the WKRP Turkey Drop and Curt gets to meet Santa at the Orange Park Mall.

Listen to This Towne Rocks on Friday 12p and 9pm.  An encore of the show can also be heard on Sunday at 7pm ClayRadio.

Clay Today Sports editor Randi Lefko and ClayRadio's Tim Mooney  talk to 4th year Clay High Head Coach Doug Deter.  Two of his leading players Annaliese Hovda and Alia Chmura join in the discussion about the early season and their upcoming key matchup vs Keystone Heights High School.  

Listen to the ClayRadio High School Sports Report Thursday at 7pm and Friday & Sunday at 5pm.

Curt, Freddie and Mike revisit the WKRP Turkey Episode one more time.  Plus they reminisce about their favorite Christmas presents.  Curt also recalls his band's first paying gig at the Cedar Hills Shopping Center playing Heavy Metal  Christmas songs!

It's the 5th Annual Rockin for Stockins' event benefitting Guitar for Kids Rising Star operated by Paul and Lisa Wane. The event takes place at on Sunday December 7th. Their mission is to provide every individual who has a desire to create music with quality instruments to inspire creativity and build unity across generations.  

Paul and Lisa give away hundreds of musical instruments including guitars ukulele's drum kits and other instruments to children and adults who have the desire to learn how to play.

The 5th Annual is FREE admission.  The first 250 children will receive a...

Clay Today Sports Editor Randy Lefko and ClayRadio’s Tim Mooney kicked off the fall season back in August 2025 — and what a run it’s been. From high school football, volleyball, and swimming, to youth football, amateur boxing, and even college athletes with Clay County roots making noise on the next level. They have covered it all.

Today, they wrap up the fall season with a full recap plus a special feature interview with Ridgeview cross-country standout Emily Turner. Emily’s story is one of grit, determination, and heart and we think yo...

 CCSO Off the Cuff takes a closer look at how Deputy Gary Weinstein and Ernest Hagan, Director of Animal Services for the Board of County Commissioners, work together to combat animal cruelty and abuse in our community. 

 They’ll also break down a couple of new county ordinances aimed at cracking down on tethered animals and dangerous dogs, with important updates for every pet owner in Clay County.

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Curt and Freddie never run out of wild stories—and somehow, they’re all true! We discuss New Orleans music icon Glen David Andrews Band, local t-shirt designer Clay Tinkle who pays tribute to Rex and the Jacksonville Bulls. According to Curt, There also may be a jukebox being held for ransom because of a shady transaction tied to one of Curt’s “totally normal” deals. Come for the laughs, stay for the chaos. 

Curt talks about what it was like to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd at Dailey's Place in Everbank Stadium.  The concert was a big fundraiser for St Michaels Soldiers.  Freddie gave the concert an A+ grade plus 2 thumbs up for the CTB's performance.

The guys also started a Facebook debate over cranberries at Thanksgiving Dinner.  Curt will opt for Truli's home made, while Mike and Freddie were dead set against craberries, especially if they are in a can!

Curt, Freddie and Mike Cella look back at the music careers of four late and great musicians Ace Frehely-Kiss, John Lodge-Moody Blues, Sam Rivers- Limp Bizkit and  DeAngelo-(Michael Eugene Archer).

Clay Today Sports Editor Randy Lefko and ClayRadio's Tim Mooney host former Clay Blue Devil grad Nolan Carroll.  Nolan was a standout athlete at Clay High starring in Football, Soccer and Track.   He was recruited to play at the University of Maryland and was drafter by the NFL Miami Dolphins.  During his pro career Carroll also played with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.

Hosts Randy Lefko and Tim Mooney greet the Fleming Island High School weight lifting team to the Sports report.  The team has had a great deal of success under Head Coach Sean Coultis.  Randy and Tim also talk with FIHS grad Braden Cunningham who is not a member of the FSU football team.

 Guest Lineup includes:

• Coach Sean Coultis, Fleming Island Girls Weightlifting

• Kyla Marshall, Katherine Ward, & Peyton Coultis – FIHS athletes

• Braden Cunningham, current FAU Football player/ FIHS grad

A local couple, Alexandria and Alex Johnson (better known as “Alex and Alex” to their friends), have launched Officinalis, a business dedicated to helping individuals obtain affordable Florida medical card evaluations.

Through pop-up events across Northeast Florida, Officinalis offers guidance and education on the health benefits of medicinal cannabis.

Members of the Clay County Veterans Council join Mike Cella on ClayRadio to talk about the details for their upcoming fundraiser the 5k Oak Leaf road race.  Over 230 runners took part in the inaugural event last year and organizers are hoping for 350 to participate this year.  Mike also interviews Clay Commissioner Alexandra Compere on the importance of veterans in Clay County.  Council President John Ruark and Past President Ancil Lewis also talk about the plans the Council has for accommodating veterans who are residents of Clay County.

Oak Leaf is looking for a district Football  championship and a couple of their key performers visited with co-hosts Randy Lefko and Tim Mooney on the ClayRadio High School Football Report.  Fareed Coleman who just ran for an amazing 345 yards in his last game  and big center Jayden Adams along with Offensive Line Coach Bubba Horne spoke about the season so far.

Host Mike Cella talks with Clay Habitat Director of Development Nikki Glanville and Board member and Realtor Terry Falk  about affordable housing and how the current real estate market impacts Habitat's efforts. 

Today's show features three members of the CCSO team.  Joining host Mike Cella will be Public Information Officer Ben Ryan, Fleet Manager Leo Bowen and Jacob Taliaferro of the K-9 team.

Randy and Tim talk with Keystone Football Coach Steve Reynolds about his teams' season so far.  Middleburg Volleyball Coach Meredith Forkum along with outstanding players  Maysie Bader and Camden Rahn look ahead to the state Volleyball Tournament.

This Towne Rocks with Show #32.  Curt talks about playing guitar in front of nearly 70,000 people at the halftime of the Jaguars Monday Night game vs the Kansas City Chiefs.  He tells us how he was chosen to play in a guitar duel against Jackson deVille and guitar ace Erik Lundgren.   Freddie gave us the details on the successful grand re-opening of his Bearded Vinyl store in McClenny!  Then the guys along with Mike Cella talked one hit wonders from the 80's.  Artists mentioned included Vanilla Ice, The Baja Men, Tommy Toutone, Dexy's Midnight Runners and more!

This Towne Rocks #31 with Curt Towne and Freddie Oca.  Curt talks about his close encounter of a Dusty kind, while Freddie does a deep dive on his Uncle who knocks out a gorilla!  All true, very funny.  Don't miss this episode!!!

Clay Today Sports Editor Randy Lefko and ClayRadio Sports Reporter  Tim Mooney talk to Ridgeview Football Coach Merlin Smith and Fleming Island Volleyball Coach Amy Yoder along with Golden Eagle Players players Hazel Williams and Laura Brosky 

Host Mike Cella sits down with Impact Clay CEO Connie Thomas and Director of Development Brooke Davies. You'll also hear about their exciting new project whose mascot is an orange octopus named "Linksy"

Clay Today Sports Director Randy Lefko and ClayRadio Sports Reporter Mooney sit down with Clay Head Football Coach Jeff Gierke for a mid-season update on the Blue Devils. Then we shift gears to Cross Country as Fleming Island Coach Dave Allen and standout senior Andrew Boyer join the show to talk running toward the postseason.

The CCSO Victim Advocate is Tara Terry.  She serves an important role in the law enforcement process.  As a victim advocate she provides support, resources, and guidance to people who have experienced crime or trauma. They help victims understand their rights, navigate the legal system, connect with counseling or community services, and offer emotional support throughout the recovery process. Tara is joined by CCSO's PIO Ben Ryan and PIO Sgt. Heather Lanier.

Randy and Tim talk Clay County HS Football results as the season is now about 1/3 over.  Will Stephens visits with the guys.  Will is a former Wide Receiver for the Fleming High Golden Eagles.  He is now a firefighter and recently won his Guns and Hoses match by knockout!  Will has the belt to prove it!  Former Clay High standout Shelby Griffis won her match in that Guns and Hoses event by a unanimous decision.  Go Clay County!

On today's edition of TTR Curt and Freddie talk about  the condition of roads , not only in our area, but all over the country!  They also talk about outrageous pranks they've  pulled on family members.

Hosts Randy Lefko, Sports Director for the Clay Today and ClayRadio Sports reporter Tim Mooney take a look at week 3 of the High School Football Season.  They talk with Fleming Island Coach Tom McPherson about his team's start to the season.  In a surprise visit, former Clay High School Softball Player and Golfer Shelby Griffis visits with the guys to talk about the upcoming Guns and Hoses event in Jacksonville.  Shelby,  even takes on Randy in a boxing demo!  Lots of sports talk and lots of fun with Randy and Tim!

Randy and Tim talk with one of the foremost High School Football reporters in the state of Florida. Veteran sports anchor Mike Liscio joins the ClayRadio guys for a fast paced rundown of High School football after the first 2 weeks of the season!

WD CattleCo.com/Kelsey and Tyler talk farm to table foods produced on their Farm!  Today Mike and Joe talk different cuts of meat and how to prepare them for a healthy and economical diet.

Curt and Freddie Oca talk tattoos with Gypsy from American Gypsy Tattoo in Green Cove Springs.

Special Guests Today’s show takes a closer look at the Clay Watch Program with Lt. Jermaine Boone and the CCSO Explorers Post with Deputy Ashley Penn, Sgt. Franklin & Sgt. Kemmer.

John Gouchnour, rhythm guitarist for metal group Leather Nunn.  John and Curt talk music and get the details on John's new book!

 Curt's Guest: Brent "Deadly" Smedley, the drummer for Out of Darkness and Iced Earth.  Curt and Brent compare notes on what it's like to play in a band.  Brent also talked about what it was like to play drums for the groups Out of Darkness and Iced Earth.

Show 17: Curt and Joe Pellegrino host Brent "Deadly" Smedley, the drummer for Out of Darkness and Iced Earth and Leather Nunn guitarist John Gouchnour. 

Guest:  Curt's buddy Freddie Oca!  They talk about TV show favorites.

Clay Today Sports Director Randy Lefko and Clay Radio's Tim Mooney go head to head with Josh Wilson the founder of the most extensive High School football web site in the state. www.FloridaHSFootball.com.

Wilson is a former Middleburg resident, who graduated from Middleburg High.  He and the guys compare notes on the upcoming football season and make some outrageous predictions for the season.

Coming off a big win in their first game of the season, Orange Park is taking dead aim at their big rival Oak Leaf High School in the second game of the season.  Needless to say the Orange Park crew is looking forward for the chance to take on the Golden Knights, but were very respectful of their opponents.  It's a big game for the Raiders on the road.

Clay County Habitat for Humanity wants to help you find an affordable home.  If you qualify for their program, you may be able to get down payment assistance, a low interest rate mortgage and let you work on your home to put sweat equity into your own home. Give them a call and learn how to apply at 904-657-2082.

Show #12 is a very busy program:  Host Mike Cella is joined by guests that include Chief Domenic Paniccia of the Community Affairs Department.  Marine Deputy Adam Kent gives us a birds eye view of how busy it is on the water in the Clay area.  Assistant Chief of School Safety and Youth Programs looks at how the first week of school turned out.  PIO Ben Ryan was also on hand to discus the media's coverage of 2 incidents that resulted in arrests at two schools on Wednesday of the first week.

The Clay Today Sports Editor Randy Lefko and ClayRadio Football Analyst Tim Mooney interview Fleming Island Head Coach Tom McPherson and a couple of his top players.  Joining the group is Junior Quarterback Eric Gentry and Senior Safety/Return man Sebastian Cruz.  McPherson discussed his stepping back into the Head Coaching job for the Golden Eagles.

Head Coach Wolfe along with his star running back Gino Addision talk with Tim and Randy about the upcoming season.

Oak Leaf High School's Offensive Coordinator Bubba Horne and Senior QB Jack Mckissock take a look ahead to the upcoming season for the Golden Knights with hosts Randy Lefko, the Sports Editor of the ClayToday, and Clay Radio's Tim Mooney.

ClayRadio's HS Football Report with Ridgeview HS Head Coach Merlin Smith and 2 of his star players  RB Christian Felder and LB Aiden Janke.  Coach Smith of the Panthers talks with our show's hosts Clay Today Sports Editor Randy Lefko and Clay Radio's Tim Mooney.  

HS Football Report- Ridgefield H S Coach Merlin Smith talks with Randy Lefko and Tim Mooney

Joining the group will be RB Christian Felder and LB Aiden Janke.

 New Episode Today – CCSO Off the Cuff!

Join us for an important conversation with Director Patrick Golemme and Lt. Jimmy Rood from the Clay County Sheriff's Office School Safety & Youth Programs department.

The new school year is starting in about a week and of course, safety is top of mind for parents, teachers, administrators—and the Sheriff’s Office. Director Golemme and Lt. Rood sit down with host Mike Cella to talk about new safety measures for the 2025 school year, plus a year-in-review with key stats from last year’s school safety efforts.

How to Li...

Clay County0 Sheriff Michelle Cook breaks down the proposed 2026 Clay County County Budget and how it will impact the Sheriff's Office and she also gives an update on the rollout of body-worn cameras for deputies.

 Plus, Lt. Stephen Coyne shares what happens behind the scenes when a missing person is reported.

Executive Director Carolina Morrow, Executive Director, and Development and Volunteers Manager, Lynda Arlen,  paid a visit to ClayRadio to speak with host Mike Cella about Clay County Habitat for Humanity.  There are lots of new programs available to assist county residents in finding affordable housing.  Carolina and Lynda also discuss how individuals in the county can take advantage of those programs discussed.