The Talegate Podcast

In this segment, Al sits down with Alabama Sports Hall of Fame's Scott Myers, who discusses the hall's selection process and his personal journey to becoming CEO and Executive Director. 

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In this episode, former Alabama football player Thomas Rayam discusses his life and career, including growing up in Orlando, playing football at Alabama, and his blocked field goal that saved a win against Penn State in 1989. 

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In this episode of The Talegate Podcast, longtime basketball coach at Birmingham-Southern College and New Orleans native Duane Reboul discusses his basketball career. From his early days in New Orleans, to becoming an assistant at Mississippi State, to serving as the head coach at Birmingham-Southern for 17 seasons, Reboul reflects on the pivotal moments of his career and life. 

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In this episode of The Talegate Podcast, host Al Blanton sits down with Chris and Holly Berry, the head boys' basketball coach and head girls' basketball coach, respectively, at Gardendale High School in Gardendale, Alabama. Chris and Holly talk about their upcoming teams as well as their journey into coaching. The husband and wife team also tell the hilarious story of how they met and how they navigate coaching their dau...

Talegate host Al Blanton interviews 7-year MLB veteran and Alabama native Steve Woodard. Woodard, a pitcher from Hartselle, Alabama, who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers, talks pitching philosophy and how the game is changing. Now the current head head baseball coach at Bevill State Community College (AL), Woodard discusses his time with the Brewers and Indians, and matching up ...

In this exclusive interview for The Talegate Podcast, Jasper Head Basketball Coach Heath Burns opens up about faith and family and his desire to make life fun. Included is a discussion of his obsession with Nike Air Jordan shoes, his desire to put a little “swag” in the locker room, as well as some funny anecdotes from his home life. Hosted by Al Blanton.

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Part 2 of our interview with Jasper High School head basketball coach Heath Burns is no less exciting than Part 1. In this episode, Burns discusses the influence men like Greg Tinker and Kenneth Lakey made on his life. He also talks about the changes he has made in his coaching style and how the game of basketball has changed. Don’t miss this exclusive interview with a Walker County coaching legend.

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In this episode of The Talegate Podcast, Al sits down with the owner and founder of Tider Insider, Rodney Orr. Orr discusses the origins of the popular Alabama sports website, as well as his fractured family life and spiritual awakening through faith in Christ. 

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In this latest episode of The Talegate Podcast, Al sits down with longtime Southern Union basketball coach Ron Radford. Ron reflects on his own playing days and his 34-year junior college coaching career at Southern Union, a junior college located in Wadley, Alabama. 

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In this episode of The Talegate Podcast, host Al Blanton sits down with former Alabama basketball coach Wimp Sanderson to talk about his life and career. Coach Sanderson opens up about the great moments of his career as the Crimson Tide head coach and also discusses topics like recruiting, faith, loss, and rivalries. 

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In this latest episode of The Talegate Podcast, host Al Blanton sits down with ESPN Sideline Reporter Lauren Sisler. Al and Lauren discuss the topics of mental health and coping skills, as well as Lauren's journey to healing after the loss of her parents. 

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In this episode of The Talegate Podcast, Al talks to Alabama high school softball superstar Ambrey Taylor. Ambrey grew up in Curry, Alabama, and played basketball and softball for Curry High School. She is committed to play softball next year at the University of Alabama. 

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In this latest episode of The Talegate Podcast, Haleyville Head Golf Coach Jamie White discusses challenges and keys to success for the 4x state champion Haleyville golf team in Haleyville, Alabama. 

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Norman Jetmundsen was a lawyer by day when he began to produce a documentary on the 1899 Sewanee football team. After years of work, Jetmundsen produced Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899, an in-depth look at one of the most remarkable seasons in college football history and a 2,500-mile train ride that produced five wins over future titans of college football. 

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In this episode, Al interviews former Alabama and NFL running back Bobby Humphrey at Legion Field in Birmingham. Included is a discussion of his growing up years, the Iron Bowl, his Alabama teammates, and his time in the National Football League. 

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In this episode, the producers of a documentary on Gene Stallings entitled "Do Right" discuss the making of the documentary and Coach Stallings' impact on the world around him. Included is a discussion of the 1992 Alabama National Championship team and information on upcoming events related to the documentary. 

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In this episode, Al interviews former Alabama point guard Gary Waites. Gary discusses his basketball career at the University of Alabama and growing up in Decatur, Georgia. Gary also reminisces about great players like Derrick McKey, Chris Jackson, Derrick Thomas, Larry Johnson, and others, as well as playing for coach Wimp Sanderson while at the Capstone. 

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In this episode, Al chats with Executive Director of The SmartPlay, Casey Grammer. Casey talks about the purpose and history of the organization as well as the recent re-branding campaign. Casey also discusses the legacy of founder Dave Osinski, as well as previous Leadoff Dinner Guests Goose Gossage, Brian Jordan, Mitch Moreland, and Hank Aaron. 

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In this episode, Al travels to Auburn to talk basketball with an Auburn hoops legend, Rex Frederick. Rex talks about his playing career and post-playing career, including his life on a dude ranch. Mentioned are sports legends and personalities like Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Bailey Howell, Bruce Pearl, Erk Russell, and Vince Dooley, among others. 

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