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The Next Round

The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports.
Whether you’re looking for SEC football insights, college football predictions, or the latest on the NFL, The Next Round is where passionate fans and smart sports talk collide. Hosted by seasoned radio vets, Dunaway, Brown & LT bring decades of experience, humor, and deep insider access to every episode.
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The Next Reel | The Best Gangster Movies Nobody Talks About Apr 08, 2026

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On this episode of The Next Reel, Lance Taylor and Tyler Johns break down everything they watched over the weekend before revealing their picks for the best off-the-beaten-path organized crime movies you need to see. First, the guys review a wide range of recent watches, including The Killer, The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, The Warriors, The World’s End, Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, and Daredevil. Some are easy recommendations, some are divisive, and a few take the conversation in wild directions. Then the show shifts into a curated list of hidden gem crime movies, with Lance and Tyler each sharing their personal top 5 organized crime films that fall outside the usual mainstream picks like The Godfather and Goodfellas. The discussion features titles like Training Day, Menace II Society, Blow, Blood In, Blood Out, American History X, Carlito’s Way, In Bruges, Sorcerer, Charley Varrick, and State of Grace. If you love crime movie recommendations, gangster films, mob movies, cult classics, and discovering underrated films that deserve more attention, this is the episode for you. Topics covered in this video: 🎬 The best recent movie and TV watches 🎬 Tyler Johns’ latest recommendations 🎬 Lance Taylor’s weekend reviews 🎬 Off-the-beaten-path organized crime films 🎬 Hidden gem gangster and mob movies 🎬 Underrated crime movie rankings 🎬 Must-watch cult classics for film fans Subscribe for more movie discussions, rankings, reviews, and recommendation lists from The Next Reel. #UnderratedCrimeMovies #GangsterMovies #MobMovies #HiddenGemMovies #CrimeMovieRecommendations #BestCrimeMovies #CultClassicMovies #MovieTalk #TheNextReel #FilmRecommendations

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Last Call | Alabama QB Battle, Bama Hoops & Wild Conspiracy Theories Apr 08, 2026

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This episode covers a little bit of everything: college football, Alabama basketball, and some of the wildest conspiracy theories ever discussed on the show. The conversation starts with college football, including a breakdown of some of the sport’s most iconic helmets like Alabama, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Penn State, and why those classic brands still matter so much in the modern era. The discussion also dives into the value of a physical run game, the evolution of the RPO, and why controlling the line of scrimmage still wins games. From there, the focus shifts to Alabama football, where the spotlight is on the quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack. The hosts talk through Keelon’s upside, athleticism, and long-term potential, while also discussing Austin Mack’s experience and why the competition is worth watching closely. They also address growing concerns about the Alabama offensive line and why that group could determine just how high the Tide can climb this season. The episode also touches on the state of the Alabama basketball program, what fans should be watching moving forward, and how the conversation around Crimson Tide athletics continues to evolve. Then things take a turn into the bizarre with a deep dive into several conspiracy theories, including the 1969 moon landing, theories about extraterrestrial life and UFOs, and the strange disappearance of retired U.S. Air Force Major William Neil McCasland. It’s a mix of sports talk, opinion, history, and off-the-rails debate that makes for a very entertaining episode. If you’re into Alabama football, Alabama basketball, college football analysis, QB battles, offensive line talk, UFO theories, and strange unexplained stories, this is one you won’t want to miss. #AlabamaFootball #BamaFootball #AlabamaBasketball #RollTide #KeelonRussell #AustinMack #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #QBbattle #NIL #UFO #ConspiracyTheories

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TNR 4/7/26 - Hour 3 | Is Dusty May the Curt Cignetti of Basketball? NCAA RUINING March! Apr 07, 2026

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The Michigan Wolverines beat the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship game. The win marks the second national championship for Michigan Basketball and the first for the Big Ten in more than 25 years.

Is Dusty May basketball’s Curt Cignetti?

Reports say the NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams in the near future. Is this further ruining an already great event?

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TNR 4/7/26 - Hour 2 | PRESSURE for Lane Kiffin & WHERE Will Ty Simpson Go? Apr 07, 2026

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NFL Draft - where will Ty Simpson go?

Pressure to win for Lane Kiffin in year one

LSU edge Princewill Umanmielen - this ain't no rebuild, we want to win now

Isaiah Horton and Wilkin Formby on the decision to leave Alabama for Texas A&M

Reports say the NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams in the near future. Is this further ruining an already great event?

If you look at the next five seasons, who do you think will be the best combo in football and basketball?

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TNR 4/7/26 - Hour 1 | Michigan WINS The Big Dance! Is this the Big Ten’s World? Apr 07, 2026

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The Michigan Wolverines beat the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship game. The win marks the second national championship for Michigan Basketball and the first for the Big Ten in more than 25 years.

Are we all now living in the Big Ten’s world? They are now winners of both the basketball and football national title for this year. Is there a chance this ends any time soon or is this just the normal cycle of conference supremacy?

Dusty May - we won because guys sacrificed for the good of the group and Dusty May on winning when not everything goes as planned

There has been another addition to the transfer portal for the Alabama Crimson Tide as big man Aiden Sherrell has put his name in the Portal. Sherrell joins Taylor Bol Bowen and hundreds others that have entered as the Portal opened officially today. Are you surprised by the loss of the Alabama big man?

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TNR 4/6/26 - Hour 3 | Auburn Tigers Basketball Grade & NCAA Tournament Final! Apr 06, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers win the NIT, does that change the perception of the 2025-26 Auburn Basketball season? Steven Pearl talks future

The NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship is Tonight: UConn Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines (-6.5) - 7:50 CT TBS

Is the perception that Michigan Basketball has “bought” this championship a fair one?

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TNR 4/6/26 - Hour 2 | Michigan vs. UConn: Wolverines BEST EVER? Apr 06, 2026

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The NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship is Tonight: UConn Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines (-6.5) 7:50 CT TBS

Could the Michigan Wolverines be the Best Ever? Dusty May on building a roster from the transfer portal. Dusty May gets asked about Yax's status.

Dan Hurley gets asked about being the underdog and if he's using that as motivation

Cam Newton says he's tired of supporting a program that doesn't win

Alex Golesh's message to former Auburn players - be around & Alex Golesh on the Iron Bowl practice period

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TNR 4/6/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn Wins NIT & Kalen DeBoer on Bama QB Battle Apr 06, 2026

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Michigan crushes Arizona to advance to national championship game. Could the Michigan Wolverines be the Best Ever?

Jim wins the TNR Bracket Challenge

The Auburn Tigers win the NIT, does that change the perception of the 2025-26 Auburn Basketball season? Steven Pearl on winning the NIT and the future

Kalen DeBoer on Austin Mack and Keelon Russell in the 2nd scrimmage. Kalen DeBoer also gets asked about Keelon Russell's command of the huddle - also talks about Austin Mack's command

Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen enters transfer portal

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Last Call | Alabama QB Battle Heats Up, Big NCAA Changes Coming & a Wild Turkey Hunt Story Apr 06, 2026

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In this video, we cover a little bit of everything—from Alabama football spring practice to major changes that could reshape college athletics, plus a few unforgettable personal stories along the way.

We start with Alabama’s second spring practice, where the quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell continues to take shape. We discuss what stands out so far, why Alabama’s run game must improve, and what backs like Daniel Hill, Kevin Riley, and Tawn Brown could mean for the offense this season.

We also react to a major move in Alabama women’s basketball, as Pauline Love takes over for Christy Curry. Can this coaching change help elevate the program, improve competitiveness, and create a better long-term direction for Alabama athletics?

Then we shift to the bigger picture in college sports, including discussion around a possible executive order involving the NCAA, the transfer portal, and NIL. Has NIL completely changed competitive balance in college football and college basketball? Are wealthier schools now able to simply buy the best rosters? We also break down proposed transfer guidelines that could change how player movement works going forward.

And mixed in with all of that, the guys share some incredible personal stories, including a successful turkey hunt in Mobile County, the challenge of cooking wild turkey, and a terrifying story about a ruptured appendix that turned into a life-threatening emergency.

From Alabama football and Alabama women’s basketball to NIL, the transfer portal, and real-life stories from the hosts, this episode covers a wide range of topics with plenty of insight and personality.

#AlabamaFootball #RollTide #NIL #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #AlabamaAthletics #AustinMack #KeelonRussell #PaulineLove #AlabamaWomensBasketball #NCAA #CollegeSports

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TNR 4/3/26 - Hour 3 | Big 12 vs. Billionaires & Sonny Dykes Throws Josh Hoover UNDER THE BUS! Apr 03, 2026

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Money v. Power: A battle between a billionaire and Big 12 Commissioner.

Sonny Dykes on Josh Hoover's turnovers (from Frogs Today on YouTube)

Curt Cignetti on Josh Hoover

The Final Four starts Saturday on TBS: Illinois Illini (-1.5) vs. UConn Huskies 5:09 CT & Michigan Wolverines (-1.5) vs. Arizona Wildcats 7:49 CT

Tommy Lloyd when asked about being labeled as a finesse program

Dusty May on the matchup with Arizona

Dan Hurley - that magical moment in the Elite 8 is over, we don't hang Final Four banners at UConn

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Todd Fuhrman joins the show to give his picks!

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