Best AL.com Podcasts (2024)

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Eli Gold's Iron Bowl Stories 36:04

4h ago36:04

36:04

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

3d ago44:38

44:38

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

6d ago42:00

42:00

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

8d ago25:42

25:42

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

15d ago19:58

19:58

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

17d ago39:33

39:33

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

22d ago35:31

35:31

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

24d ago34:38

34:38

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

27d ago39:14

39:14

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

1M ago44:59

44:59

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

1M ago43:28

43:28

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

1M ago50:33

50:33

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

1M ago41:46

41:46

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

2M ago41:52

41:52

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

2M ago35:27

35:27

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

2M ago38:55

38:55

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

2M ago42:50

42:50

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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Can Alabama win the SEC? Ryan Williams, Jalen Milroe & Keon Sabb start the DeBoer era with a bang! Plus SEC Shorts' Josh Snead 53:42

2M ago53:42

53:42

BOOM! Kalen DeBoer's first game as Alabama's head coach was a 63-0 romp over Western Kentucky. It's clear DeBoer picked up where Nick Saban left off, but there are plenty of differences between the team we saw on the field last year and the one that walked into Bryant-Denny on Saturday. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici break down the takeaways from Al…

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The 2nd and 26 call, Kick Six and why Eli Gold's most memorable calls aren't always what you think 41:28

2M ago41:28

41:28

Eli Gold's favorite calls and his most memorable calls can be two very different things. Few moments will match the surprise of Tua Tagavailoa finding Devonta Smith for a game winning touchdown and a national championship over Georgia. And few moments will match the memorable despair of Auburn returning a touchdown to pull off a win that, frankly, …

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Western Kentucky Preview: What will we see from Jalen Milroe, Ryan Williams and DeBoer's first game? 19:24

2M ago19:24

19:24

Alabama football is finally here. After months of debating and wondering what the Kalen DeBoer era will bring, this Saturday we will finally get to see the team with our own eyes. Can DeBoer's offense help Jalen Milroe keep his name in the Heisman mix this season? Is Ryan Williams actually the second coming of Julio Jones? And what the heck is a Hi…

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Inside Saban & Kiffin’s relationship: Kiffin wanted the Bama job, what took him out of the mix? 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban's relationship is back in the headlines this week thanks, in part, to revelations from an explosive new book about college football: "The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos." This week on Beat Everyone, AL.com's Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande are joined by 247 Sports' John Talty, who co-au…

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Eli Gold on Rocky Block, a shocking Penn State kiss, and other memorable Alabama football calls 44:08

2M ago44:08

44:08

Thomas Rayam's desperation block to win Alabama the game on the road against Penn State was a stunning moment in football history, but what came next for Eli Gold may have been even more surprising. Or at least hilarious. How did he find himself on the receiving end of a surprising kiss? You'll have to listen and find out. Today on Beat Everyone, B…

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Paul Finebaum Goes Off: Unfiltered thoughts on Saban, DeBoer, Freeze, Kiffin the SEC and more 39:12

2M ago39:12

39:12

This week, Paul Finebaum joins Ben Flanagan on Beat Everyone and doesn't pull any punches. What does he really think about Hugh Freeze claiming that he "almost" had four wins over Nick Saban? What about the moments where Saban (and Lane Kiffin) blew up at him? Who is on the hot seat this year? And how has Kalen DeBoer handled the transition at Alab…

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How Eli Gold went from a New York hockey announcer to the voice of Alabama football 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

By his own admission, Eli Gold came to Alabama as a New Yorker, a pro sports guy, a hockey announcer and had no connections to the University of Alabama and college football. So how did he become the voice of Alabama football for nearly four decades? And how did local audiences react when he was first announced as Alabama's new play-by-play announc…

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What fall camp tells us about Kalen DeBoer's first Alabama team; plus a Tuscaloosa restaurant draft 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

Fall camp is underway and we've got another early glimpse of what the Kalen DeBoer era at Alabama will look like. This week, Ben Flanagan is joined by AL.com beat writers, Matt Stahl and Nick Kelly, for a discussion about what we can (and cannot) learn from fall practice. What's our strongest position group right now? What's the weakest? How is Jal…

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Eli Gold explains his game calling process and shows off his pitch perfect Kenny Stabler impression 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

"Radio is theater of the mind," says Eli Gold. As the long time voice of Alabama football, there were no details too small for Eli to describe. But if you've ever found yourself listening to a broadcast and wondered "just how the heck did those guys know that?" this is the show for you. Eli walks Beat Everyone hosts, Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagr…

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Rashaan Evans on life as an elite recruit, Bama over Auburn, Kirby dancing, his best play and more 56:55

3M ago56:55

56:55

Rashaan Evans was one of the most exciting recruits in Alabama history, in part because he opted for the Tide over his hometown Auburn team. But what was life really like for a five-star recruit? And how would his career have played out differently if he'd competed in the NIL era? Today, on Beat Everyone, Rashaan talks with Ben Flanagan about the m…

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Eli Gold on working with Nick Saban: How he did it under pressure 38:43

3M ago38:43

38:43

Eli Gold doesn't like to pre-script anything, but he learned early on that there was a right way to ask Nick Saban a question and a wrong way. Don't ask the coach to compare players. It's not happening. But as the voice of Alabama football for Saban's entire tenure at Alabama, Eli got to know Saban's sense of humor, his kindness and his unparallele…

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When will Alabama win its next title? Cole Cubelic breaks down the new SEC & memorable Iron Bowls 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

Beat Everyone isn't here for pure fan service. We know you want to know the real chances for Kalen DeBoer's debut Crimson Tide team. So when former-Auburn-athlete-turned-ESPN-analyst Cole Cubelic says this Alabama team is still one of the teams to beat in the SEC, that carries some weight. Today, host Ben Flanagan is joined by Cole, for a frank dis…

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Eli Gold on parting with Alabama, the Gravedigger call and his first game as the voice of Alabama 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

On November 25, 2023, Eli Gold delivered his final call as the voice of Alabama. It was one of many instantly iconic Eli Gold calls: a hail mary touchdown pass from Jalen Milore to Isaiah Bond to win the Iron Bowl in Auburn. Eli wouldn't learn for several more weeks that it would be his last call after 36 years in the booth for the Crimson Tide. To…

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DeBoer isn't Saban and that's OK. John Parker Wilson talks QB'ing through a coaching change. 56:42

3M ago56:42

56:42

Welcome to Beat Everyone, AL.com's new home for the conversations Bama fans are having right now. In the debut episode, host Ben Flanagan is joined by AL.com college football columnist Michael Casagrande and producer Matt Scalici for a frank discussion about the changing culture at Alabama. How does Kalen DeBoer's philosophy compare to Nick Saban's…

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Introducing Beat Everyone 0:56

4M ago0:56

0:56

Alabama fans don’t ask for much. We just expect to win every game. Beat Everyone is focused on the people, stories and discussions that matter most to Bama. Each Tuesday, host Ben Flanagan will be joined by former players, experts and beat writers to discuss the past, present and future of Alabama Football. Beat Everyone is also the new home of Ala…

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How do the Tigers match up against Louisville? 51:42

9y ago51:42

51:42

The AL.com Auburn Podcast with AL.com managing producer of sports Matt Scalici and Auburn bloggers Blake Ells and returns with another new episode this week in which they discuss Auburn's big basketball developments and the Tuberville family's musical contribution to the world.By AL.com

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Previewing Wisconsin and making sense of QB madness 32:05

9y ago32:05

32:05

The AL.com Alabama Podcast is back as AL.com's Matt Scalici and Ben Flanagan discuss the Tide's ongoing drama at quarterback. First though we welcome special guest Jake Kocorowski from Bucky's 5th Quarter to preview the Wisconsin Badgers as they prepare to face Alabama in the season opener.By AL.com

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Predicting the Tigers' 2015 season 1:06:10

9+ y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

The AL.com Auburn Podcast with AL.com managing producer of sports Matt Scalici and Auburn bloggers Blake Ells and WarBlogle returns with another new episode this week in which they break down Auburn's entire schedule game-by-game and give you their preseason predictions for the Tigers in our third-annual edition of 'That's A Dubya!'…

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Let the preseason hype begin 30:01

9+ y ago30:01

30:01

The AL.com Alabama Podcast is back as AL.com's Matt Scalici and Ben Flanagan discuss the Crimson Tide's high preseason rankings heading into the 2015 season and what it means for the upcoming season. Later, they discuss the recent New York Times discussion of Nick Saban's flirtation with Texas and whether it still matters to 2015 Tide fans.…

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Gus Malzahn's honest opinions earn scorn from national media 39:49

9+ y ago39:49

39:49

The AL.com Auburn Podcast with AL.com managing producer of sports Matt Scalici and Auburn bloggers Blake Ells and WarBlogle returns with another new episode this week in which they discuss the national media's sudden burst of outrage aimed at Gus Malzahn and other SEC head coaches.By AL.com

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Which games are most likely to trip up the Tide 12:30

9+ y ago12:30

12:30

The AL.com Alabama Podcast is back as AL.com's Matt Scalici and Ben Flanagan discuss the Crimson Tide's 2015 schedule and take a look at which games might be the most likely games to trip up Alabama's hopes for another national title.By AL.com

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Can Tigers live up to SEC Championship prediction? 39:49

9+ y ago39:49

39:49

The AL.com Auburn Podcast with AL.com managing producer of sports Matt Scalici and Auburn bloggers Blake Ells and WarBlogle returns with another new episode this week taking an in-depth look at Auburn's appearance at SEC Media Days.By AL.com

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Nick Saban stirs up SEC Media Days once again 24:40

9+ y ago24:40

24:40

The AL.com Alabama Podcast is back as AL.com's Matt Scalici and Ben Flanagan discuss Nick Saban's much-discussed comments at SEC Media Days, the expectations for the Crimson Tide's 2015 season and how Auburn fits into the race for SEC West dominance.By AL.com

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Kenny Stabler Tribute 43:34

9+ y ago43:34

43:34

Ben Flanagan interviews six different men who knew Kenny Stabler in each of those different ways - His longtime broadcasting partner and voice of the Crimson Tide Eli Gold, ESPN Radio and television host Paul Finebaum, his friend and national commentator Tim Brando, national college football writer Bruce Feldman, Alabama play-by-play man Chris Stew…

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Auburn faces high expectations heading into 2015 44:00

9+ y ago44:00

44:00

The Auburn Podcast returns after a long break to discuss heightened expectations for the Tigers heading into the 2015 season. Join Matt Scalici, Blake Ells and WarBlogle as the old gang gets back together for their return to podcasting.By AL.com

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The Alabama Podcast Returns for 2015 18:38

9+ y ago18:38

18:38

The AL.com Alabama Podcast returns to action as Matt Scalici and Ben Flanagan discuss expectations for the 2015 Crimson Tide, the biggest challenges Nick Saban faces heading into the season, and the best movies of the summer so far.By AL.com

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New coaches bringing renewed optimism to Auburn 39:49

10y ago39:49

39:49

This week on the Auburn Podcast, AL.com sports producer Matt Scalici is joined by Auburn bloggers Blake Ells and Chris Fuhrmeister to discuss the latest news for Auburn football and basketball, including recent coaching staff additions that have brought a renewed sense of enthusiasm on the Plains.By AL.com

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