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Who are Alabama's greatest villains? 56:57

18h ago56:57

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The list of great heroes in Alabama football history is long, but what about the villains? Today, Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici break down their lists of the top 5 villains that have earned the hatred (and even respect) of Alabama fans over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The HUGE changes that could be coming to Alabama's schedule 29:06

3d ago29:06

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The SEC and Big Ten have been reportedly privately meeting to discuss a deal that could change the way schools from both conferences schedule opponents in the future. What could that mean for Alabama both in the regular season and the postseason? AL.com Alabama Beat Writer Matt Stahl joins producer Matt Scalici to discuss the shifting sands of coll…

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Building the perfect Alabama QB, and the Tide's scariest players 47:19

8d ago47:19

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We're having some offseason fun on today's episode of Beat Everyone, with host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalici giving their picks for the Alabama quarterbacks with the best arm, the best accuracy, the best intangibles, and more. Later, Matt and Ben blind rank Alabama offensive coordinators and the scariest players to ever don a crimson jerse…

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Does Alabama basketball have what it takes for another deep run? 31:30

10d ago31:30

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Alabama and Auburn squared off in the first. No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in SEC basketball history and the Crimson Tide came out on the wrong side of the matchup. Joe Goodman joins host Ben Flanagan to take an honest look at this year's Alabama basketball team and determine if Nate Oats' squad has what it takes for another deep tournament run this year…

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Former Alabama WR Slade Bolden on Tide's best QBs and catching hell from Nick Saban 50:05

15d ago50:05

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In a time when the Alabama receiver corps was among the most talented of any group in college football history, Slade Bolden became an unlikely stalwart in the group, providing a string of future NFL quarterbacks with an always-reliable target. Bolden shares some of his stories from his time in Tuscaloosa and tells us what it was like to be on the …

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Is Jalen Hurts the best story in sports history? 50:42

17d ago50:42

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With a Super Bowl MVP and a ring, Jalen Hurts is on top of the world. Alabama Crimson Tide fans know just how much that means for a player who has overcome adversity many times throughout his remarkable career. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici discuss the latest chapter in the incredible story of Jalen Hurts and what this championship means for Hurts …

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Cole Cubelic says Alabama will win if they do this in 2025 46:29

22d ago46:29

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Kalen DeBoer has set the stage for improvement in 2025 with a strong recruiting class and a new offensive coordinator, but it will take more than that for Alabama to win big against one of the toughest schedules in college football. ESPN analyst Cole Cubelic joins us to talk about what Alabama is bringing to the line of scrimmage in 2025 and what D…

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Former Alabama WR on how changing OCs changes everything 43:35

24d ago43:35

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Alabama made waves with the hiring of Ryan Grubb as their new offensive coordinator. But despite the upgrade in coaching talent, Grubb will be Alabama's fourth offensive coordinator in four years. We talk with former Alabama wide receiver Mac Hereford who experienced a similar amount of turnover in coaching during his time in Tuscaloosa, to get his…

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How NIL really works in college football: D1 AD pulls back the curtain 43:37

29d ago43:37

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NIL has changed college sports dramatically, but how does it really work? Eli Gold returns to the show with his new boss Jacksonville State athletic director Greg Seitz to discuss the inner workings of a Division I athletic department in the age of NIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Top Five players that will be the key to Alabama's 2025 playoff hopes 28:07

1M ago28:07

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As Alabama heads toward spring practice with a roster made up of an impressive mix of returning starters and highly-touted newcomers, it's time to start establishing which players will be the keys to the season if the Crimson Tide hope to return to the playoffs in 2025. Alabama beat writer Matt Stahl joins host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalic…

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Is college football broken and can it be fixed? 49:13

1M ago49:13

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With the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff officially in the books, ratings are down and some fans are calling the new system a dud after its first season. Others wonder if college football no longer resembles the game they came to love. Michael Casagrande and Matt Scalici join host Ben Flanagan to discuss the state of college fo…

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What will it take for Alabama basketball to get the attention it deserves? 48:38

1M ago48:38

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Alabama basketball is in the midst of the greatest run of success in the program's history...so why aren't more fans excited about it? We're joined by SEC Network analyst and Alabama basketball legend Richard Hendrix to talk Bama hoops history and what he thinks more fans should understand about this unique time in Alabama basketball history. Learn…

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Craig Young on how Saban recruited Bryce, NFL draft and issues family's face in changing football landscape 37:43

1M ago37:43

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How did Bryce Young go from California high school superstar to Alabama football legend? We asked the man who was instrumental in that very transformation: Bryce's father and former coach, Craig Young. Today on the podcast, we go in depth with Craig Young about how Nick Saban landed Bryce's commitment, how the Young family navigated the dawn of NIL…

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Why Bama is becoming a dominant force in the NFL and college hoops 48:46

1M ago48:46

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College football season may be finished for the year for Bama fans but the playoffs are just beginning in the NFL and the Crimson Tide have an important role to play in the pro football postseason. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici break down why this year's NFL playoffs might be the best ever for Bama fans and later, they take a deep dive into Nate Oa…

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Why Finebaum is OUT on Kalen Deboer and says Nick Saban will NEVER be commissioner 47:48

2M ago47:48

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One year ago, the unthinkable happened for many Alabama football fans - Nick Saban's legendary tenure as the Crimson Tide head coach came to an end. The year that followed featured new names and faces, some excitement, and plenty of shock as Alabama fans tried to adjust to their new reality. Paul Finebaum joins us to look back at Alabama's first ye…

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What Alabama needs to see from its offensive coordinator in 2025 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Alabama is closing the book on 2024 and looking for wholesale changes to its offense in 2025, from a new quarterback to a more cohesive playcalling philosophy. Whether it's Nick Sheridan or someone else, Alabama's offensive coordinator will need to bring something new to the table if Kalen DeBoer wants to see a more successful season in 2025. Ben F…

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After a mixed 2024, where does Alabama go from here? 54:56

2M ago54:56

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The 2024 season came to a screeching halt for Alabama and the results of Kalen DeBoer's first season in Tuscaloosa are...well, mixed. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Alabama's 2024 season after an ugly bowl loss and discuss where the Tide will go from here as they try to discover a new identity in a pos…

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The 10 best post-season moments in Alabama football history 35:16

2M ago35:16

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Alabama football fans have enjoyed more thrilling post-season moments than any other fanbase in college sports and we're here to ruminate on our favorites. Host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalici rank their 10 favorite post-season moments in Alabama football history, and not all of them come from national championship games! Presented by Broadw…

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Dear Santa, here's what we need you to bring Alabama in 2025 26:23

2M ago26:23

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The presents are under the tree for this year's Christmas but because we're Bama fans, we're always thinking about what's next. Host Ben Flanagan and producer Matt Scalici have put together their wish lists for Alabama football in 2025 and they're hoping that Santa has room in his bag for what the Crimson Tide will need to get back on top in colleg…

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Does Alabama have what it takes to 'fight back' in the NIL wars? 46:28

2M ago46:28

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College football is in the midst of a chaotic transition and many schools are taking advantage of that chaos at the expense of more traditional powers like Alabama. This week, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne pleaded with fans to help the Crimson Tide fight back against schools attempting to lure away players with big paychecks, but should that…

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Why Alabama may have a huge talent advantage against Michigan 22:44

2M ago22:44

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Alabama and Michigan will face off for the third time in the last six seasons when they meet in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year's Eve, which each having won one of the last two meetings. This time around, however, Alabama may hold a distinct advantage when it comes to the talent level on the field and on the sidelines. To explain why, we're joined …

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Will the transfer portal be Alabama's downfall or its salvation? 34:27

3M ago34:27

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It didn't take long after Alabama's exclusion from the College Football Playoff before Crimson Tide players started entering the transfer portal, marking the beginning of another shift in the makeup of the roster in Tuscaloosa under Kalen DeBoer. But while some players are leaving, can DeBoer and his staff use the portal to bring in new talent that…

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What the Playoff committee got wrong and what Kalen DeBoer must get right 40:49

3M ago40:49

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The Playoffs are set and this time Alabama did not get the benefit of the doubt. The Crimson Tide will be watching the playoffs from home this year and Kalen DeBoer and his staff are left to wonder what they must do differently next year to avoid the same fate again. Kevin Scarbinsky joins Beat Everyone to break down Alabama's disappointing conclus…

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Dan Wolken says Bama always gets the benefit of the doubt. But don't they deserve it? 29:57

3M ago29:57

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The College Football Playoff rankings are out and Alabama is in position to make it into the 12-team playoff...and everyone is furious about it! Everyone except Bama fans, that is. USA Today's Dan Wolken joins us this week to talk about Bama's chances of making the field, whether he thinks the committee got it right, and why he thinks Alabama conti…

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Will Alabama make the playoff? What will be Jalen Milroe's legacy? 52:17

3M ago52:17

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After a rocky, up-and-down 2024 season, Alabama must now wait while its fate is decided by a room full of committee members. Will Jalen Milroe and the 2024 Crimson Tide get another chance at the newly-expanded College Football Playoff? If not, what will be their legacy for Tide fans? Host Ben Flanagan is joined by Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly and…

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Eli Gold's better half, Claudette, shares stories from a lifetime of calls and advocating for Eli 39:00

3M ago39:00

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This Thanksgiving, Eli Gold is joined by his wife, Claudette, to share stories with Beat Everyone host Ben Flanagan about their lifetime together. After meeting in New York, Claudette has been with Eli since the very beginning. She describes his weekend routines, her thoughts on his departure from Alabama and what it was like being his main advocat…

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CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Alabama's playoff hopes, Kalen DeBoer's t-shirt & Nick Saban FaceTiming recruits at the White House 56:04

3M ago56:04

56:04

Alabama's showing against Oklahoma was nothing short of a disaster. Today, we've got CNN's primetime anchor, and Alabama super fan, Kaitlan Collins, to help us sort through the wreckage, talks about how she is learning to cope with Alabama's losses, and tries to make sense of Kalen DeBoer's first season as Alabama's head coach. Collins also shares …

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Verne Lundquist reflects on Alabama, Tiger Woods, Happy Gilmore & a legendary career 37:21

3M ago37:21

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Some of the most iconic calls in sports history belong to Verne Lundquist. The longtime voice of the SEC on CBS, Verne has seen just about every major rivalry in college football. But he says no fanbases hate each other like Alabama and Auburn (and few fanbases like to accuse him of rooting against their team as they do). And as beloved as he is fo…

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What are Alabama's best paths to the SEC Championship and Playoffs? 41:32

3M ago41:32

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The field remains very crowded in the race to the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff. Does Alabama control its own destiny at this point? Not quite. Alabama can win out but will still need Mizzou to win at least one more game or for Texas A&M to beat Texas in their revived rivalry matchup. But that begs the question: does making the SEC …

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The Legend of Kenny Stabler 38:08

4M ago38:08

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There are very few figures in the history of football with a more unique legacy than Kenny "Snake" Stabler, a former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback who became a pro football legend and later a one-of-a-kind radio personality. Listen as his former radio partner Eli Gold shares his memories and stories of Kenny Stabler's unforgettable career. Prese…

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How Alabama revived their playoff hopes in Tiger Stadium 30:09

4M ago30:09

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Tiger Stadium is supposed to be where opponents' dreams go to die but this weekend, Alabama's playoff dreams were reborn as the Crimson Tide pounded LSU in a dominating blowout. AL.com Alabama beat writer Matt Stahl joins guest host Matt Scalici to break down the huge win and what it means for Alabama and for all of college football moving forward.…

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Eli Gold talks about his weirdest and most memorable experiences with fans 34:14

4M ago34:14

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Eli Gold has been a recognizable figure in the Alabama Crimson Tide fan community for decades and while most of his experiences with the fans have been welcoming and cordial, occasionally things can get a little unpredictable. On today's episode, Eli talks with Michael Casagrande and Ben Flanagan about some his most memorable and unusual interactio…

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Is Bama ready for LSU and a possible playoff run? 45:26

4M ago45:26

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After two weeks of anticipation, Alabama and LSU will square off this weekend in Baton Rouge for a chance to stay alive in the race for the College Football Playoffs. Do Jalen Milroe and the Alabama offense have what it takes to keep their composure in Tiger Stadium? Michael Casagrande and Matt Scalici join Ben Flanagan to discuss a season-defining…

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Eli Gold's Iron Bowl Stories 36:04

4M ago36:04

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Alabama vs. Auburn is the most legendary rivalry in all of college sports and legendary broadcaster Eli Gold has experienced it from a perspective few others have. Hosts Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande chat with Eli about his memories of the Iron Bowl, from its days at Birmingham's Legion Field to the memorable, painful, and spectacular games p…

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Has Alabama finally figured it out? 44:38

4M ago44:38

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After three weeks of struggling mightily to find an identity, Alabama finally scored a definitive victory with a 34-0 win over Missouri that included a dominant rushing performance on offense and a commanding shutout on defense. The question now is: has Alabama finally figured things out? Producer Matt Scalici joins host Ben Flanagan to break down …

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Eli Gold discusses the unpredictable life of a sports announcer 42:00

4M ago42:00

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The play-by-play announcer has to have all the answers, but what happens when things go sideways? Eli Gold describes how he dealt with unpredictable situations over his decades of experience in the radio booth. Presented by Broadway Joe's Fantasy Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Diagnosing the Tide with Kevin Scarbinsky 25:42

4M ago25:42

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Everything has seemed off for the once-promising Alabama Crimson Tide since halftime of the game against Georgia and while there are a number of different symptoms, nobody seems to have any answers right now. Beat Everyone called in the most experienced voice in the state when it comes to Crimson Tide football in Kevin Scarbinsky to tell us what he…

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What makes the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry so special? 19:58

4M ago19:58

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It's the Third Saturday in October, or as some Alabama fans call it "Tennessee Hate Week." Beat Everyone is joined by Eli Gold to discuss why the Bama-Tennessee rivalry is so special and Gold shares some of his favorite memories of the rivalry over the years. Presented by Broadway Joe's Fantasy Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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What's wrong with Alabama and can it be fixed? 39:33

5M ago39:33

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As Alabama heads into its rivalry game with Tennessee, the Crimson Tide appear to be off-kilter on both sides of the ball. Can Kalen DeBoer and his staff fix all of Alabama's issues in time for this crucial showdown in Knoxville? Presented by Broadway Joe's Fantasy Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Eli Gold discusses his battle with cancer 35:31

5M ago35:31

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A few years ago, Alabama Crimson Tide radio announcer Eli Gold heard the words no one wants to hear: "you have cancer." The diagnosis took Gold away from the radio booth, as well as from his friends and family, for many months as he battled the disease privately. Now for the first time, Gold recounts the details of his brutal battle against cancer,…

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How Alabama will save its season after Vanderbilt shocker 34:38

5M ago34:38

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Well, it happened...Alabama lost to Vanderbilt. How did this happen? Where does Kalen DeBoer go from here? Can the Crimson Tide save their season? Beat Everyone host Ben Flanagan is joined by producer Matt Scalici and Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly to answer this and many other questions in the fallout of Alabama's shocking loss to Vandy. Presented…

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Who is the REAL Nick Saban? Eli Gold shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hey Coach 39:14

5M ago39:14

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In addition to being the play-by-play announcer for Alabama Football, Eli Gold also hosted Hey Coach, the radio program that let regular fans call in and speak to the Crimson Tide football coaches. In this episode, Gold reveals how this radio show allowed him to get to know the REAL Nick Saban, not the one you typically saw at press conferences but…

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Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams give Kalen DeBoer his first legendary win at Bama 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Sometimes a heavily-hyped showdown can't possibly live up to expectations - and sometimes, it completely blows those expectations away. In what will likely go down as a classic Crimson Tide victory, Kalen DeBoer's first Alabama squad came out firing on all cylinders and still had room for one more spectacular play at the end of the game to earn a s…

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Joe Namath talks Bear Bryant, Ken Stabler, and what brought him to Alabama 43:28

5M ago43:28

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There are few names in the history of American sports that carry as much legendary status as "Broadway" Joe Namath, the Pennsylvania-native turned Alabama Crimson Tide star who went on to become a household name in America. This week on Beat Everyone, Joe Namath joins Eli Gold to share his memories of being recruited by Bear Bryant, witnessing hist…

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How Alabama stacks up against Georgia in the trenches 50:33

5M ago50:33

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One of the biggest games of the 2024 college football season has arrived as Alabama faces off against Georgia this week in Tuscaloosa and Beat Everyone is joined by Alabama offensive line legend Mike Johnson to discuss how the two titans of the SEC matchup on the line of scrimmage. Later, Johnson takes us through his memories of one of the biggest …

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Eli Gold's Mt. Rushmore of Play Calls 41:46

5M ago41:46

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Few broadcasters in history have had the opportunity to call as many spectacular, memorable plays as Eli Gold, the longtime voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Today, we ask Eli to list his Mt. Rushmore of Calls, his personal picks for the top four calls he's made over the course of his decades-spanning career. Some are obvious winners but others ma…

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How Alabama can beat Georgia & why Josh Pate thinks the Tide will win a title with DeBoer 41:52

5M ago41:52

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Kalen DeBoer's Alabama Crimson Tide faced their first road test over the weekend in Wisconsin's famed Camp Randall Stadium and passed with flying colors. Now, with their explosiveness firmly established on both sides of the ball, can the Crimson Tide knock off the No. 1 team in college football? AL.com's Ben Flanagan is joined by college football a…

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Why Eli Gold thinks Auburn has the worst stadium in college football & other stories from road games 35:27

6M ago35:27

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This week, Alabama is on the road against Wisconsin. To celebrate, Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande are joined on Beat Everyone by Eli Gold to hear about his favorite (and least favorite) stadiums around the country. Who has the best food? Who makes the broadcast team pay for their own food? Does he have any friendly rivalries with other broadca…

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What Alabama needs to fix before Wisconsin & why Roman Harper is glad he didn’t play for Saban 38:55

6M ago38:55

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Whew. Was that the ugliest blow out victory in Alabama history? Alabama fans were on edge until well in the 4th quarter of the game against South Florida. Where was the dominant offense that was on display against Western Kentucky? Why couldn't this team establish the run or... well anything at all? AL.com beat reporter Matt Stahl joins host Ben Fl…

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The truth about Alabama's football coaches 42:50

6M ago42:50

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Over his decades-spanning career at Alabama, Eli Gold has had a unique view behind the curtain at the inner workings of Alabama football, including each of its head coaches dating all the way back to Bill Curry. In the course of his work as the voice of the Crimson Tide, Eli had the chance to not just meet but really get to know these fascinating f…

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