The Talegate Podcast
Welcome to The Talegate Podcast. We conduct in-depth interviews with sports legends and personalities from all across the state of Alabama. Come join us!
Episodes
35 episodes
BSC Basketball Legend Duane Reboul Reminisces on Coaching Career
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 S...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:37
Life and Basketball with Gardendale Hoops Coaches Chris & Holly Berry
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 tal...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:49
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard Talks Pitching Philosophy #MLB
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 phil...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:00:30
Jasper’s Heath Burns Opens Up about Faith, Family, and Fun – Part 2
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 c...
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Jasper’s Heath Burns Opens Up about Faith, Family, and Fun – Part 1
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:10
Building Tider Insider: Rodney Orr Reflects on His Life and Career
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:07:45
Southern Union Basketball Legend Ron Radford Reflects on His Career
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 loca...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:55
Wimp Sanderson Reflects on Alabama Basketball Career #AlabamaBasketball #AlabamaLegend
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 co...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:31:02
ESPN Sideline Reporter and Author Lauren Sisler Talks Mental Health
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 h...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:05:38
Interview with 2025 Alabama Miss Softball Ambrey Taylor
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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9:39
Jamie White Talks About 4-Time State Champion Haleyville Golf
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. A special thanks to our sponsors...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:49
The Talegate Podcast | Unrivaled Producer Discusses 1899 Sewanee Football
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:13
The Talegate Podcast | Bobby Humphrey Reflects on Alabama and NFL Career
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 Leagu...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:01:38
The Talegate Podcast | "Do Right" Producers Dr. Clark and Michael Bruce talk about Gene Stallings
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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44:56
The Talegate Podcast | Interview with Alabama's Gary Waites
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 Jack...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:01
The Talegate Podcast: Interview with The SmartPlay's Casey Grammer
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:43
The Talegate Podcast: Interview with Auburn basketball legend Rex Frederick
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:39
The Talegate Podcast - Interview with Jasper Baseball's Pat Ware
In this episode, Al chats with Pat Ware, head baseball coach at Jasper High School in Jasper, Alabama. Pat discusses his coaching career, his hitting and pitching philosophy, and some challenges parents of young children face in today's basebal...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:38
The Talegate Podcast | Interview with Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster Jeff Brantley
In this episode, Al travels to Cincinnati to Great American Ballpark to interview Reds radio and TV broadcaster Jeff Brantley about his playing and broadcasting career. Travel down memory lane with Al and Jeff as they talk about his growing up ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:38
The Talegate Podcast | Interview with Huntsville High's Christian Schweers
In this episode, Al talks to Huntsville head basketball coach Christian Schweers about his team's regional clash with Hoover, his coaching career, and the influence of his father and Samford head basketball coach Bucky McMillan on his life.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:09:16