6 Off Script
6 Off Script
Jonathan Hardison and Catherine Patterson
Jonathan Hardison and Catherine Patterson, both television news anchors at WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, AL, sit down with the station's on-air personalities to share personal stories and experiences in the media industry.
6 Off Script: Favorite Moments
This week on 6 Off Script, Jonathan is recapping the best moments from the podcast so far. We've had many guests and getting to know our WBRC family has yielded some truly special moments. Laugh a little, get a little reflective and learn some unexpected truths about the folks up on Red Mountain.
Oct 1, 2020
23 min
6 Off Script: Meet Janice Rogers
This week on 6 Off Script, it's a conversation with Janice Rogers. WBRC viewers have been waking up with Janice Rogers on Good Day Alabama for years and her relationship with the community is truly special. Jonathan and Catherine learn how Janice stays so warm and friendly and just how far she is willing to go to let the WBRC family in on the most intimate moments of her life.
Sep 24, 2020
22 min
6 Off Script: Meet Wes Wyatt
Wes Wyatt is known around the newsroom for bringing a certain melody to meteorology. Music means about as much to him as his career in weather. This week on 6 Off Script, Jonathan and Catherine are peeling back the layers of family and friends that made Wes who is today.
Sep 17, 2020
23 min
6 Off Script: Catch up with Jonathan and Catherine
This week on 6 Off Script, Jonathan and Catherine are talking about internal and external changes. The internal changes stem from the isolation we've all been experiencing through COVID-19. The external changes are a bit more exciting, like introducing a brand new set and new anchor roles!   It's both insightful and exciting we catch up with your favorite co-hosts.
Sep 10, 2020
22 min
6 Off Script: Meet Sarah Verser
Sarah Verser is a Buffalo, N.Y., native who started at the bottom in the news business and worked her way to the top of Red Mountain. She's found her passion in education and the uplifting stories of students and teachers that sometimes get overlooked.   You may be surprised by some of moments that inspired Sarah along the way and how her plans to move forward include breaking out of the box.
Sep 3, 2020
22 min
6 Off Script: Meet Josh Gauntt
We're getting to know Josh Gauntt. Josh has earned a lot of respect around the station for being a sharp reporter with a smooth style. He's been at WBRC for eight years and has more than 13 years of professional journalism under his belt. Some may know Josh for his breaking news coverage, others for his in-depth investigative reporting, but what many don't know is that he has a deep appreciation for fried chicken and classic R&B.
Aug 27, 2020
24 min
6 Off Script: Meet Lauren Jackson
This week on 6 Off Script, we discover the world of Lauren Jackson. Lauren is new to WBRC and considers herself a student of the world. Find our more about her journey here and why being a reporter turned out to be the perfect fit.
Aug 20, 2020
27 min
6 Off Script: Meet Fred Hunter
This week on 6 Off Script, we meet WBRC's meteorologist and reporter Fred Hunter. Fred serves as meteorologist on the weekends, but during the week he travels across the state, gathering and telling stories for Absolutely Alabama. From the state's hidden treasures to its well-known attractions, Fred has been a voice of history, community and tradition on Absolutely Alabama for 24 years.
Aug 13, 2020
39 min
6 Off Script: Meet Sheldon Haygood
This week, Sheldon Haygood brings his inspiring attitude and his favorite sports moments to Six off Script. Sheldon is known around the station as the 'sports guy', reporting with the sports department for most of his career and delivering high school football highlights on Sideline. But it's Sheldon's strategy for handling life that makes him a real winner. Hear one of our favorite reporters talk about the difficult experiences that revealed his character and how faith and a heart for others can make all the difference.
Aug 6, 2020
34 min
6 Off Script: Meet Alan Collins
This week on 6 Off Script we meet Alan Collins. Alan began his career in Montgomery, covering some of the best and worst moments in Alabama politics, including the unprecedented result of a hearing in 1986 that change Alabama from a democratic state to a republican one.   From interpreting the battle language of the state's political heavy hitters to a nerve racking interview with legendary University of Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, Alan has been following and reporting stories for over three decades. But ultimately it's the stories that have shaped Alan.
Jul 27, 2020
34 min
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