Beat Everyone: An AL.com Alabama Football Podcast

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. Got a question for Eli? Leave us a voicemail at 205-523-4809. Beat Everyone is brought to you by Broadway Joe's Fantasy Sports, the newest sports betting app coming to you this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Beat Everyone is brought to you by Broadway Joe's Fantasy Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices