“Shooting It Straight!” Returns Soon with a New Voice, a New Look and the Same Uncompromising Spirit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “Shooting It Straight!” Returns Soon with a New Voice, a New Look and the Same Uncompromising Spirit [Hurricane, WV] – [October 25, 2025] – The popular podcast Shooting It Straight! will return on soon with a renewed sense of purpose and heart. Following the passing of beloved…
Tributes to a Coach: Believe Bigger, Achieve Louder, Motivate Stronger
In this special memorial episode of Shooting It Straight!, We honor our friend and co-host, Coach Jim Clayton, by sharing a series of heartfelt voicemail tributes from players, parents, coaches, and lifelong friends whose lives he transformed. You’ll hear stories of Jim’s relentless positivity, his gift for building confidence, and…
Shooting It Straight Update
It is with heavy hearts that we share some difficult news with our listeners. With the recent passing of our co-host and dear friend, Coach Jim Clayton, Shooting It Straight will be placed on hiatus for brand new episodes outside of tributes or retrospectives. Jim was more than just a…
Obituary for Coach James “Jim” Louis Clayton
James “Jim” Louis Clayton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 18, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on October 22, 1955, in Huntington, West Virginia, Jim dedicated his life to teaching, coaching, and mentoring others both in the classroom…
BAM, Son!: Believe, Achieve, Motivate—Remembering Coach Jim Clayton
In this special remembrance episode of Shooting It Straight, We revisit a 2018 conversation recorded with Randy and Coach Clayton—mentor, educator, motivator, and the heart behind “BAM, son.” We talk about the origins and meaning of BAM (Believe, Achieve, Motivate), why failure is feedback, and how fear, process, and paying…
Honoring Coach Jim Clayton: A Life of Faith, Service, and Unshakable Encouragement
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I honor my dear friend, colleague, and cohost, Coach Jim Clayton, who passed away on 09/18/2025. I reflect on meeting Jim when I was a teenager, learning from him as a young educator, and growing alongside him as a colleague, coach, and friend….
The Myth of Multitasking: Why Less is More
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” host Randy Black dives into the pervasive myth of multitasking and its impact on productivity. With co-host Jim Clayton absent due to a medical situation, Randy takes the reins to explore why multitasking is more about task switching than true efficiency. Drawing on…
Tools vs. Habits: The Key to Lasting Productivity
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight,” hosts Randy Black and Coach Jim Clayton dive into the critical difference between tools and habits, emphasizing that while tools can aid productivity, it’s the habits that truly drive success. Jim shares insights from his coaching experience, highlighting how habits form the foundation…
Overcoming Productivity Pitfalls: Mindset, Habits, and More
In this episode of “Shooting It Straight!,” hosts Randy Black and Jim Clayton delve into the core of productivity, emphasizing the importance of mindset over mere tools and strategies. They explore the concept of fixed versus growth mindsets, highlighting how a growth mindset can transform failures into learning opportunities. The…