Beat Everyone: An AL.com Alabama Football Podcast

<p>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. </p><p>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. Don't miss out.</p>

Is Missouri the biggest threat Alabama has faced yet?

Alabama stormed back with a vengeance since their season opening loss and placed themselves firmly in the race for the playoffs and the SEC Championship. After two ranked opponents in a row, how much does Alabama have in the tank when they face a surging Mizzou team on the road this weekend? Clint Lamb joins us to preview this SEC showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-09
23:57

Alabama SMASHES Vandy, is it time to talk Heisman for Ty Simpson?

Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores left Bryant Denny Stadium quietly after a week of trash talk. Columnist Michael Casagrande joins us to talk about Alabama's authoritative win over Vandy and what it says about the difference in this year's team. Plus, is it time to talk Ty Simpson For Heisman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-06
36:28

ESPN's Marty Smith on why this Alabama team is DIFFERENT

It's another special BONUS Beat Everyone as we head into this weekend's ranked showdown against Vanderbilt. ESPN's Marty Smith knows SEC football and the Crimson Tide program like few others in the business, so when he tells us this Alabama team feels DIFFERENT, our ears perked up. Find out what stands out to Marty about the 2025 Tide and hear some of his favorite Nick Saban stories on today's special bonus episode of Beat Everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-02
20:49

How Alabama can shut down Diego Pavia and get revenge against Vanderbilt

One down, seven more SEC teams to go for Alabama. Next on the list are the surging Vanderbilt Commodores led by the brash and confident Diego Pavia at quarterback. Can Alabama get revenge for last year's shocking loss? Former Alabama All-American Mike Johnson joins us to break down the game and talk about what Alabama's doing right on offense, plus what they need to do a better job of if they want to take things to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-01
34:02

Alabama OWNS Georgia and why Vanderbilt is now a MUST WIN

Ty Simpson and the Alabama Crimson Tide beat back all the narratives about their inability to win a big game on the road in the SEC and have firmly installed themselves back into the playoff discussion. Alabama beat reporter Nick Kelly joins the show to break down what he saw and heard on the sidelines and in the locker room in Athens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-29
43:11

Holly Rowe on what she's seeing on the practice field this week from Alabama

Legendary sideline reporter Holly Rowe will be on the call Saturday night when Alabama takes on Georgia and she's had an inside look at the Crimson Tide as they prepared for the Bulldogs this week. Holly shares her insights on this huge matchup plus some incredible stories from her time interviewing Nick Saban and other SEC head coaches over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-26
24:59

Breaking down film on Alabama and Georgia headed into their huge showdown

Where can Alabama find an edge against Georgia when the Crimson Tide tackle their biggest challenge yet in Athens this weekend? Let's check the film. College football analyst Brooks Austin, host of The Film Guy Network, joins us to take a look at both teams and break down the most crucial matchups and tactical advantages heading into this weekend's matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-24
26:17

Where does Alabama stand heading into Georgia Week?

Kalen DeBoer faces one of the biggest opportunities and biggest challenges of his tenure at Alabama when the Crimson Tide heads to Athens to take on Georgia this week. What's at stake for both teams and how could it affect Alabama's season going forward?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-22
13:33

Inside Alabama's turnaround since Week 1

After coming out flat to start the season against Florida State, the Alabama Crimson Tide have performed an impressive turnaround and appear to be firing on all cylinders heading into their bye week before a huge showdown with Georgia. Alabama beat reporter E.G. McWhorter joins us to give her perspective on the transformation that has happened both on and off the field for Kalen DeBoer's team as they've seemingly found their footing three games into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-17
28:42

Is Ty Simpson one of the SEC's best quarterbacks?

Alabama's win over Wisconsin was a statement game for the Crimson Tide and for quarterback Ty Simpson. In a year when many of the SEC's most notorious quarterbacks are struggling to start the season, could Simpson be establishing himself as one of the league's best? Kevin Scarbinsky joins us to break down Simpson's big game and what it means for the Tide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-15
30:21

Will Bama be ready to play when Wisconsin rolls into Tuscaloosa?

Matt Stahl joins Ben Flangan and Matt Scalici to preview Alabama's showdown against Wisconsin in Bryant-Denny Stadium this weekend. After last week's resounding win, has Alabama earned a little more confidence from fans and analysts? Will the return of Ryan Williams inject more life into the Crimson Tide offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-10
32:13

Chris Low on whether Kalen DeBoer's seat is still red hot

On3 senior reporter Chris Low was the first to break the news of Nick Saban's retirement and last week he reported that Kalen DeBoer's tenure as Saban's successor was in jeopardy following Alabama's loss to Florida State. Low joins Beat Everyone to discuss the current temperature of DeBoer's seat following Alabama's 73-0 win this weekend as well as some details surrounding Saban's retirement, including one coach he called the morning after to gauge his interest... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-08
30:04

Paul Finebaum TORCHES Kalen DeBoer! Will Alabama's coach survive the season?

The Paul Finebaum Show's motto for nearly 30 years has been "Where most college football coaches are fired" and unfortunately for Kalen DeBoer, this week's callers to Finebaum's show are in favor of adding his name to that list. Finebaum joins Beat Everyone to talk about what he's hearing from fans on his show as well as what more powerful folks may be saying about the situation behind the scenes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-03
20:42

Does Alabama have a Kalen DeBoer CRISIS? Fans MELT DOWN after Florida State SHOCKER

After a disastrous season-opening defeat in Tallahassee, Alabama has some serious soul-searching to do and it starts with Kalen DeBoer. What did DeBoer have to say after the Crimson Tide's shocking loss and is it enough to calm a panicking fanbase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-01
36:37

Alabama vs. Florida State Predictions: The Tide's BIG advantage over 'Noles

The season is finally here! Ben Flanagan, Matt Scalici and Nick Kelly break down Alabama's season opening road trip to Florida State and discuss the Crimson Tide's biggest advantage over the Seminoles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-27
36:03

Scott Cochran's Untold Alabama Football Stories

Few figures left the kind of mark on Alabama Football that Scott Cochran left, and today the former Crimson Tide strength coach and motivational legend joins Beat Everyone to talk about his favorite memories from his time in Tuscaloosa, his profound journey to overcoming addiction, and what's next for him in his coaching career. Watch AL.com's documentary Whispers In The Weightroom here: LINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-26
30:44

Which Alabama players should have their jerseys retired?

It's a common practice in college football but one that Alabama has never participated in - but should they? Today on Beat Everyone we take a look at the practice of retiring players' jersey numbers and discuss which players we think would be worthy of the honor at Alabama. Later, Ben shares his picks for the ten best players on the 2025 Crimson Tide roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-20
34:02

Which Alabama newcomers are poised to make a huge impact?

With running back Jam Miller out indefinitely, which newcomers will step up on Alabama's offense to provide the explosive plays Alabama will need? Which freshmen and transfers will provide much-needed depth on defense? Cover Crimson host Clint Lamb joins Beat Everyone to break down what he's seen in fall camp and which names you should watch for when the Crimson Tide takes the field in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-18
36:41

The Greatest Alabama Game of the 21st Century

It's all been leading to this...the number one game in our countdown of the Crimson Tide's greatest games of the 21st Century. This game has it all - high stakes, legendary plays, and the most dramatic ending in college football history. Listen to find out our pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-13
57:52

Leaders emerging for Alabama as fall camp continues

After the first scrimmage of fall camp, Alabama is finally starting to identify its biggest stars on the 2025 roster. Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly joins the show to talk about the quarterback battle and a number of other key contributors starting to emerge as the season draws near. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-12
32:35

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