Beat Everyone: An AL.com Alabama Football Podcast

Drafting the ultimate All-Bama NFL Team Apr 22, 2025

In honor of this week's NFL Draft, the Beat Everyone staff is on the clock for a draft of the greatest Alabama alumni to ever play in the NFL.

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OJ Howard on why he was so wide open vs Clemson Apr 17, 2025

Legendary Alabama Crimson Tide tight end OJ Howard joins Beat Everyone to talk about how he got so open against Clemson, the one play that cost Alabama a three-peat, and his new role as a coach working with former Alabama coach Scott Cochran.

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Is A Day dead? Has Alabama found its man at QB? We have questions Apr 15, 2025

A-Day 2025 is in the books and while there weren't nearly as many witnesses as usual, we've got two beat writers who saw the whole thing! AL.com's Nick Kelly and Matt Stahl join the show to tell us what they saw at A-Day and why Ty Simpson is now the official frontrunner for the position.

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The biggest questions facing Kalen DeBoer Apr 10, 2025

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer faces the biggest questions of his coaching career this offseason, including the biggest one of all: who is going to start at quarterback for his crucial second season in Tuscaloosa? Kevin Scarbinsky joins us to ask the pressing questions that DeBoer will have to answer before Week 1 of the 2025 season.

You can listen to Kevin on his own podcast, Scarbo Knows, available wherever you get your podcasts or on Youtube.

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What have learned about Alabama during spring practice? Apr 08, 2025

As A-Day approaches, it's time to take a look at what we've learned about the Crimson Tide during spring football practices. AL.com Alabama beat reporter Nick Kelly joins us to talk about the quarterback race, Alabama's revamped offensive coaching staff, and how NIL could continue to shape the rosters of both Alabama football and basketball.

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Does Alabama have the cash it needs to compete? Apr 03, 2025

In the new world of college athletics, cash is king and Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has made no secret of the fact that the Crimson Tide is a bit cash-strapped compared to its competitors. Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici discuss what Alabama can do to close the money gap and how much of a role fans should play in that.

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Who is the greatest Alabama football player of all time? Apr 01, 2025

Basketball season is officially over for the Crimson Tide but we're not finished with March Madness-style tournament action! Creg Stephenson joins the show to reveal his bracket for the greatest Alabama football player of all time.

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Does Alabama have a starting QB? Plus, we built the perfect Bama wide receiver Mar 27, 2025

Alabama is deep into spring football practice and the question on everyone's minds remains the same: who will be under center for the Crimson Tide this fall? Joe Goodman joins us to discuss the quarterback race in Tuscaloosa and why it could determine the future of the program for years to come. Later, producer Matt Scalici joins Ben Flanagan to build the perfect Bama wide receiver.

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Does Alabama have what it takes for another Final Four run? Mar 25, 2025

Nate Oats' Crimson Tide basketball squad stormed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and now await their third consecutive appearance in the Sweet 16. How does Alabama matchup against BYU? What about a potential Elite 8 matchup with either Arizona or Duke? Former Crimson Tide legend Richard Hendrix joins Beat Everyone to break down Alabama's tournament run so far and preview their potential upcoming opponents.

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CJ Dippre on who will lead the Crimson Tide offense into the future Mar 20, 2025

Former Alabama tight end CJ Dippre joins Beat Everyone to talk about his experiences playing for both Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer and what he saw behind the scenes that makes him confident about the future for the Alabama offense.

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Will Chris Stewart add to his list of iconic calls as Bama heads into March Madness? Mar 18, 2025

Chris Stewart is in his third different decade as the voice of Alabama basketball and no one has a better perspective on just how far the program has come and what it means for Alabama to be entering this tournament with high expectations. Stewart shares his thoughts on this year's team and what it's been like to watch Alabama basketball (and football) transform so radically from the inside.

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Roy Wood Jr. on college football's most irrational fans Mar 13, 2025

Before becoming one of the biggest names in comedy, Roy Wood Jr. grew up in Birmingham among two of the most crazed fanbases in all of college sports. Today on Beat Everyone, Wood joins us to talk about his memories and observations growing up around Alabama and Auburn fans and what he sees changing about the two fanbases today.

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Mark Sears stuns Auburn + previewing the 2025 Tide defense Mar 11, 2025

Mark Sears silenced the Auburn crowd and spoiled their celebration with a stunning buzzer-beating basket to give Alabama basketball its biggest win of the season. Is Nate Oats' squad peaking at the right time again? Later, we turn to football and dive deep into the Crimson Tide's defense, looking at its biggest returning stars and its most promising newcomers.

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Why Kalen DeBoer let a documentary crew into his first year at Alabama + what they revealed Mar 06, 2025

Producers of the documentary series The Tides That Bind join Beat Everyone to discuss how the project came together and what they learned about the Alabama football program from spending a year behind the scenes and in the locker room during Kalen DeBoer's first season in Tuscaloosa. Later, we're joined by Alabama beat reporter Matt Stahl to break down the Tide's first week of spring practice.

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Building the perfect Alabama running back Mar 04, 2025

We're continuing our series on building the ideal Alabama football player at each position, this time with a look at the running back spot. Alabama has been fortunate to have some of the best running backs in college football history but who was the fastest, the strongest, or the guy you want in the game when you need just one yard?

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Who are Alabama's greatest villains? Feb 27, 2025

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.

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The HUGE changes that could be coming to Alabama's schedule Feb 25, 2025

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 college football scheduling plus Stahl breaks down this week's NFL Combine from the Crimson Tide perspective.

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Building the perfect Alabama QB, and the Tide's scariest players Feb 20, 2025

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 jersey.

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Does Alabama basketball have what it takes for another deep run? Feb 18, 2025

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 Feb 13, 2025

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 receiving end of a Nick Saban butt-chewing.

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Is Jalen Hurts the best story in sports history? Feb 11, 2025

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 in the debate about the greatest Crimson Tide players of all time.

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Cole Cubelic says Alabama will win if they do this in 2025 Feb 06, 2025

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 DeBoer and his staff need to do if they want the Crimson Tide to be among the elite teams in college football next season.

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Former Alabama WR on how changing OCs changes everything Feb 04, 2025

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 perspective on just how much changes when a new OC comes in.

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How NIL really works in college football: D1 AD pulls back the curtain Jan 30, 2025

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.

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

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 Scalici to take a look at which players will need to come up big for Bama in 2025.

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Is college football broken and can it be fixed? Jan 23, 2025

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 football one year into its new era and what, if anything, can be done to fix the issues plaguing the sport.

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What will it take for Alabama basketball to get the attention it deserves? Jan 21, 2025

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.

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Craig Young on how Saban recruited Bryce, NFL draft and issues family's face in changing football landscape Jan 16, 2025

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, and how Bryce managed to overcome adversity to become one of the hottest young quarterbacks in the NFL.

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Why Bama is becoming a dominant force in the NFL and college hoops Jan 14, 2025

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 Oats' Alabama basketball squad, which is off to an impressive start this season.

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Why Finebaum is OUT on Kalen Deboer and says Nick Saban will NEVER be commissioner Jan 09, 2025

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 year in the post-Saban era and gives his thoughts on where the program is headed under Kalen DeBoer. Later, Michael Casagrande and Matt Stahl share their memories as reporters handling that fateful day when Saban made his announcement.

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What Alabama needs to see from its offensive coordinator in 2025 Jan 07, 2025

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 Flanagan and Nick Kelly discuss the future of the Alabama offense on today's episode of Beat Everyone.

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After a mixed 2024, where does Alabama go from here? Jan 02, 2025

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 post-Nick Saban world.

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The 10 best post-season moments in Alabama football history Dec 26, 2024

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!

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Dear Santa, here's what we need you to bring Alabama in 2025 Dec 24, 2024

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 college football.

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Does Alabama have what it takes to 'fight back' in the NIL wars? Dec 19, 2024

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 responsibility fall to fans? We dig into the complicated issues surrounding NIL, transfers, and the chaos surrounding college football as a new order is established.

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Why Alabama may have a huge talent advantage against Michigan Dec 17, 2024

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 by MLive Michigan beat writer Aaron McMann who breaks down this year's edition of the Wolverines and explains why they're likely heading into the matchup in a very different situation than they were at last year's Rose Bowl.

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Will the transfer portal be Alabama's downfall or its salvation? Dec 12, 2024

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 might fit their scheme better? Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly joins us to break down the comings, goings, and fallout of the transfer portal for the Crimson Tide and how it could reshape the program heading into 2025.

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What the Playoff committee got wrong and what Kalen DeBoer must get right Dec 10, 2024

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 conclusion to a somewhat baffling season and take a look at what DeBoer needs to do next season to get the Tide back among the ranks of the nation's best programs.

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Dan Wolken says Bama always gets the benefit of the doubt. But don't they deserve it? Dec 05, 2024

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 continues to get the benefit of the doubt from college football's decision makers.

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Will Alabama make the playoff? What will be Jalen Milroe's legacy? Dec 03, 2024

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 producer Matt Scalici to break down the past, present and future of Kalen DeBoer's Alabama program after its fifth-straight win over Auburn.

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Eli Gold's better half, Claudette, shares stories from a lifetime of calls and advocating for Eli Nov 28, 2024

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 advocate throughout his battle against cancer. It's a frank, moving discussion about family and friendship. Tune in while you're waiting for your turkey to roast.

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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 Nov 26, 2024

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 behind the scenes stories of Alabama's visits to the White House, her friendship with Charles Barkley and explains why she'll never visit Jordan-Hare Stadium again.

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Verne Lundquist reflects on Alabama, Tiger Woods, Happy Gilmore & a legendary career Nov 21, 2024

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 for his football announcing, Verne's calls for The Masters, like the iconic Tiger Woods call, also stand the test of time. And, of course, there's his scene stealing cameo in Happy Gilmore.

This week on The Golden Age with Eli Gold, we're joined by Lundquist, Eli's good friend and fellow broadcasting legend. Verne shares some of his favorite memories from his legendary career and talks about his special relationship with Nick Saban. He also confirms that he'll appear in Happy Gilmore 2 and shares stories from behind the scenes. Have you ever seen anything like that?

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What are Alabama's best paths to the SEC Championship and Playoffs? Nov 19, 2024

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 championship help or hurt the Tide's chances to make the College Football Playoff? Ben Flanagan and Matt Scalici discuss where the Crimson Tide stands with two weeks left in the regular season and what they like (and hate) about the way college football operates in this new era.

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The Legend of Kenny Stabler Nov 14, 2024

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.

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How Alabama revived their playoff hopes in Tiger Stadium Nov 12, 2024

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 Nov 07, 2024

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 interactions with fans over the years.

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Is Bama ready for LSU and a possible playoff run? Nov 05, 2024

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 moment for Alabama.

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Eli Gold's Iron Bowl Stories Oct 31, 2024

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 played in Tuscaloosa and Auburn.

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Has Alabama finally figured it out? Oct 29, 2024

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 Alabama's win over the Missouri Tigers and discuss what, if anything, the game tells us about the 2024 Crimson Tide and its potential.

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Eli Gold discusses the unpredictable life of a sports announcer Oct 24, 2024

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.

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Diagnosing the Tide with Kevin Scarbinsky Oct 22, 2024

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 sees when he watches the flailing Crimson Tide right now, what could be to blame, and what the future holds for the program.

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What makes the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry so special? Oct 17, 2024

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.

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What's wrong with Alabama and can it be fixed? Oct 15, 2024

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?

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Eli Gold discusses his battle with cancer Oct 10, 2024

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, how he kept his positive outlook throughout the ordeal, and what it taught him about himself and about life.

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How Alabama will save its season after Vanderbilt shocker Oct 08, 2024

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.

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Who is the REAL Nick Saban? Eli Gold shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hey Coach Oct 03, 2024

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 a man who loved to laugh and chat with regular fans.

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Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams give Kalen DeBoer his first legendary win at Bama Oct 01, 2024

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 signature win over Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs.

On this episode of Beat Everyone, Michael Casagrande and Matt Scalici join host Ben Flanagan to break down what made this win so special and what we can glean from it about where the 2024 season could be heading for Alabama. Later in this show, Alabama beat writer Matt Stahl joins the show to preview Alabama's game against Vanderbilt and offer some tips to fans headed to Nashville for the game.

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Joe Namath talks Bear Bryant, Ken Stabler, and what brought him to Alabama Sep 26, 2024

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 history during the civil rights movement, and the times he spent with his teammates as the Crimson Tide won a national championship.

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How Alabama stacks up against Georgia in the trenches Sep 24, 2024

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 wins of the Nick Saban Era - Alabama's win over Georgia in Athens in 2008, better known as "The Blackout".

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Eli Gold's Mt. Rushmore of Play Calls Sep 19, 2024

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 may come as a surprise even to die-hard Crimson Tide fans.

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How Alabama can beat Georgia & why Josh Pate thinks the Tide will win a title with DeBoer Sep 17, 2024

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 analyst Josh Pate to discuss where Alabama stands after three games and whether the Crimson Tide can go toe-to-toe with the Georgia Bulldogs in Tuscaloosa. Later, Beat Everyone producer Matt Scalici joins Ben to take a look back at Alabama's thorough thumping of Wisconsin.

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Why Eli Gold thinks Auburn has the worst stadium in college football & other stories from road games Sep 12, 2024

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 broadcasters? And who has the absolute worst stadium for broadcasting? (Spoiler Alert: It's Auburn).

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What Alabama needs to fix before Wisconsin & why Roman Harper is glad he didn’t play for Saban Sep 10, 2024

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 Flanagan to discuss the issues Alabama had on O-line and what fixes Kalen DeBoer will have for his team ahead of the Wisconsin game on Saturday. There are things to improve but, hey, at least we didn't lose to Cal at home!

Later in the show, Alabama legend and ESPN analyst Roman Harper joins Beat Everyone to share the surprising reason why he's glad he played for Mike Shula and NOT Nick Saban. And, trust us, you don't want to miss his prediction for when Alabama will win its next championship.

Badgers, we can't help it that you're next on the schedule. We're here to beat everyone.

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The truth about Alabama's football coaches Sep 05, 2024

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 figures, seeing them at their best, their worst, and everywhere in between.

Today, Eli joins AL.com's Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande to discuss his experiences meeting and working with six Alabama head football coaches, from Bill Curry all the way through Nick Saban and shares stories about how each man approached the job in his own unique way, for better or worse.

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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 Sep 03, 2024

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 Alabama's home opener including a jaw dropping pair of catches for Ryan Williams and Keon Sabb on both sides of the ball. Then, Josh Snead of SEC Shorts joins the show to offer a behind the scenes look at everyone's favorite SEC comedy show plus you won't want to miss out on their upcoming live event in Tuscaloosa.

South Florida, we can't help it that you're next on the schedule. We're here to beat everyone.

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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 Aug 29, 2024

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, we still don't want to talk about. But through it all, Eli's job has been to tell Alabama football fans what happens: good, bad and ugly.

Today, Eli joins AL.com's Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande to talk through some of his most memorable calls. And we also purge ourselves of bad vibes by talking through a few of our least favorite moments before the Alabama season kicks off this weekend. And Eli shares the story of his some of his personal highs and lows too.

College football is here. Let's go beat everyone.

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Western Kentucky Preview: What will we see from Jalen Milroe, Ryan Williams and DeBoer's first game? Aug 28, 2024

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 Hilltopper? On today's bonus preview episode, Ben Flanagan is joined by Western Kentucky alum (and professional, unbiased ALdotcom journalist!) Michael Casagrande to answer these questions and more.

This season, we'll Beat Everyone. But this week, we'll beat Western Kentucky. Roll tide.

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Inside Saban & Kiffin’s relationship: Kiffin wanted the Bama job, what took him out of the mix? Aug 27, 2024

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-authored the new book with Armen Keteyian.

Talty shares why the Kiffin and Saban tenure was so volatile, what their relationship is like today, how seriously we should take Kiffin's internet persona and the reasons why Lane Kiffin couldn't get his name in the mix to replace Nick Saban.

Then, after the break, Ben, Michael and John draft their favorite moments, players and games from the Saban-Kiffin era. What are your favorite memories from those seasons? Let us know in the comments.

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Eli Gold on Rocky Block, a shocking Penn State kiss, and other memorable Alabama football calls Aug 22, 2024

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, Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande hear from Eli about some of the best calls of his career (and some moments he wishes he had back). Michael Jordan had his flu game and Eli Gold had his Covid game. Eli also discusses the 2009 game sealing block by Terrence cody against Tennessee, why the championship win over Notre Dame was a surprisingly difficult game to call, and responds to another audience voicemail. Got a favorite Eli moment? Let us know in the comments.

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Paul Finebaum Goes Off: Unfiltered thoughts on Saban, DeBoer, Freeze, Kiffin the SEC and more Aug 20, 2024

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 Alabama? You won't want to miss Paul's answers to these questions, and you REALLY won't want to miss his one word descriptions for some of college football's biggest coaches.

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How Eli Gold went from a New York hockey announcer to the voice of Alabama football Aug 15, 2024

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 announcer? Today, on Beat Everyone, Eli sits down with Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande to discuss his journey from Brooklyn to Tuscaloosa and everything in between.

Tune in.

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What fall camp tells us about Kalen DeBoer's first Alabama team; plus a Tuscaloosa restaurant draft Aug 13, 2024

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 Jalen Milroe looking?

Then, we put our reporters to the test in a quick draft of the best Tuscaloosa restaurants. What are your go to spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Let us know in the comments.

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Eli Gold explains his game calling process and shows off his pitch perfect Kenny Stabler impression Aug 08, 2024

"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 Casagrande, through his weekly process preparing for big games, including whether he pre-plans monumental calls, some of his biggest influences and, of course, whether or not he believes in jinxes or superstitions.

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Rashaan Evans on life as an elite recruit, Bama over Auburn, Kirby dancing, his best play and more Aug 06, 2024

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 moment Kirby Smart and Gus Malzahn both showed up a recruiting visit at the same family party. He also discusses the influence of Scott Cochran in the weight room, his friendship with Reuben Foster, his all time favorite plays, and a whole lot more. Tune in for a window into the life of a player during the Saban era at Alabama.

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Eli Gold on working with Nick Saban: How he did it under pressure Aug 01, 2024

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 unparalleled work ethic.

Today, on Beat Everyone, AL.com's Ben Flanagan and Michael Casagrande take us back into the Golden Age for a wide ranging discussion about Eli's working relationship with Nick Saban. And Michael reflects on his infamous "rat poison" moment with Saban.

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When will Alabama win its next title? Cole Cubelic breaks down the new SEC & memorable Iron Bowls Jul 30, 2024

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 discussion about how Alabama and its new coach will compete in the new look SEC. Should Alabama fans be worried about Georgia and Texas crowding them out? When will DeBoer win a title? What will a DeBoer-Freeze Iron Bowl look like?

Cole shares his thoughts and also trades his favorite Iron Bowl memories with Ben and producer Matt Scalici. And, shockingly, two of Cole's top picks were Auburn losses. Tune in, subscribe and share your favorite Iron Bowl memories in the comments.

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Eli Gold on parting with Alabama, the Gravedigger call and his first game as the voice of Alabama Jul 25, 2024

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.

Today, on the first episode of Beat Everyone's Golden Age miniseries, Eli Gold takes us into the booth as he made that call and shares his perspective on everything that happened afterward. Why did he and Alabama part ways? What's next for Eli? What is his message to fans?

Eli also shares the story behind his first game for Alabama and his early relationship with Paul Finebaum.

Plus, you'll have an opportunity to leave a voicemail question for Eli Gold. Join us on the latest episode of Beat Everyone.

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DeBoer isn't Saban and that's OK. John Parker Wilson talks QB'ing through a coaching change. Jul 23, 2024

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? Does he have full control of this team yet? They also address the ridiculous "Husky Harsin" comparisons coming from Auburn fans and then are joined by Beat Everyone producer John Hammontree for a quiz about how much the world has changed since Mike Shula stepped down.

Then, Ben is joined by former Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson for a conversation about how he navigated a coaching change as quarterback, the early days of the Saban dynasty, the 'call me' celebration against LSU, the moment he first saw Julio Jones take the field, the hardest hit he ever took in practice, plus a whole lot more.

It's a new era for Alabama fans, but we still have one expectation: Beat Everyone.

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Introducing Beat Everyone Jul 02, 2024

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 Alabama radio legend Eli Gold. Join us every Thursday as Eli shares fascinating and never-before-told stories from nearly four decades as the voice of the Crimson Tide. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

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