Alabama Crimson Tide fans: Get daily/weekly breakdowns, recruiting updates, game recaps, and insider analysis on The Joe Gaither Show.Hosted by Joe Gaither from BamaCentral, this podcast delivers in-depth Alabama Football coverage including Kalen DeBoer strategy, 2026 recruiting commits (like Jett Thomalla), player evaluations, post-game reactions, and fan hot takes. Whether it&#39;s a big SEC win, a tough loss, roster news, or the latest from Bryant-Denny Stadium, Joe and his cohosts break it down with passion and expertise for die-hard Crimson Tide supporters.New episodes drop after every major game, recruiting milestone, and key story—perfect for your commute, workout, or tailgate prep. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and never miss a Roll Tide moment!Follow Joe on X @JoeGaither6 | Visit BamaCentral.com for more#RollTide #AlabamaFootball #BamaRecruiting #CrimsonTidePodcast

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Alabama dominated Mississippi State in Starkville over the weekend. Keelon Russell looks as dangerous as any Alabama QB has in a long time, the defense was dominant and the Crimson Tide is now 5-0. We talk about the win over the weekend and speculate how far the program can go this season. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bama Looks Like Bama Again: Is This the Best the Crimson Tide has been under Kalen DeBoer?

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Let&#39;s have a football Friday edition of the program as the Crimson Tide heads to Starkville - What will determine the outcome? Kamario Taylor vs Keelon Russell? Or will it be the running games for each team? We talk about this week&#39;s game, name our keys to victory for the Crimson Tide, pick our players to watch and finally predict the game. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Football Friday: Alabama vs. Mississippi State Edition

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The Crimson Tide&#39;s season rolls on to Starkville this week as Alabama plays at Mississippi State. We compare Kamario Taylor to Cam Newton, discuss some injury news and talk about the early morning ahead for the Crimson Tide Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Alabama Losing Sleep Over Kamario Taylor

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It&#39;s a victory Monday in Tuscaloosa as Alabama defeated South Carolina 49-18 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Did the Crimson Tide dominate? Or was it more about the Gamecocks&#39; ineptitude? We talk about Keelon Russell&#39;s performance, the tight ends doing their jobs, and try to balance the defense getting off the field on critical downs against the big plays they gave up. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Alabama Crushes South Carolina - More Crimson Tide Good or Gamecocks Bad?

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Let&#39;s talk about the Gamecocks! What are Alabama&#39;s keys to the game? Who are Theo and Joe&#39;s players to watch? Can Alabama overcome the loss of Justin Hill and Dez Zulu? We pick the games and get you ready for Saturday night in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Football Friday: Alabama vs. South Carolina Edition

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Let&#39;s have a humpday edition of the program where we talk about Ryan Grubb&#39;s comments on Monday about fans booing the offense. Does Grubb understand the standard in Tuscaloosa? How can the offense improve from 47 points per game? The show then moves into South Carolina as the Gamecocks come to Bryant-Denny Stadium to give the Crimson Tide a dress rehersal for Mississippi Sate. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ryan Grubb Calls Out the Fans, Then Apologizes. Does He Understand The Alabama Standard?

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Alabama beats FSU 50-36, but it wasn&#39;t without drama. The Crimson Tide defense looked awful in the first half, but why? Keelon Russell had his best game in an Alabama uniform, and we have a conversation about lightning policies and Kalen DeBoer&#39;s inability to have his team ready to play on a consistent basis. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Lightning Delays, Blitz Happy Defenses and Keelon Russell's Arrives as Alabama Beats FSU

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Let&#39;s have a Football Friday Episode as we dive into Alabama vs. Florida State! Is the Crimson Tide healthy? We talk about Michael Carroll and other players that might be dinged up. The show dives into Alabama&#39;s keys to the game, picks our three players to watch, then makes our prediction for the game.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Football Friday: Alabama vs. Florida State Edition

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Let&#39;s do the midweek episode as we turn our attention to Florida State! Are there any scary Seminoles? Will Ryan Grubb keep things simple for Keelon Russell? We take voicemails that lead us to offensive line discussions and money discussions as Alabama&#39;s freshmen have showed out in two games. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Is Revenge on Alabama's Mind for This Week's Florida State Game?

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The Crimson Tide had a horrific first half offensively, but got things together in the second half and defeated the Wildcats 45-17. What went right for Alabama? What went wrong? Is Keelon Russell ready for the SEC stage? Is this Alabama&#39;s best defense since 2016? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Alabama Beats Kentucky In A Hard Fought Game

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Did Will Stein step in hot water this week, suggesting his fans sneak flasks into the game? Who will replace Michael Carroll at right guard for the Crimson Tide? How will Keelon Russell manage his first road start in the SEC? The program welcomes Hunter De Siver and Theo Fernandez to talk ball, give our three keys to the game, pick our three players to watch, and predict Week 2&#39;s matchups! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Football Friday: Alabama vs. Kentucky

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Let&#39;s have a great Wednesday! We take some voicemails [205-462-7340 Ex. 800] as our callers react to Saturday&#39;s game against East Carolina. Was Ryan Coleman-Williams lazy on Saturday? How were the special teams? We then spin forward to this weekend&#39;s game against Kentucky. What do we see in the Wildcats? How will the game go at Kroger Field? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

First Thoughts on Kentucky and More East Carolina Game Fallout

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Alabama wins 48-10 over East Carolina! What went right for the Crimson Tide? What went wrong? Let&#39;s talk about Keelon Russell, Ryan Coleman-Williams, the running game, and the defense after a Week 1 win Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Alabama Defeats East Carolina. Is the Running Game Back?

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Let&#39;s have the first Football Friday of the year with Theo Fernandez and Katie Windham! Our trio reacts to Alabama releasing a depth chart! Then talks about what we want to see from the Crimson Tide on Saturday, pick our three players to watch, and give our official predictions for the season and the Week 1 games. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Football Friday: Week 1, Alabama vs. East Carolina

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Let&#39;s talk some Bama football as Kalen DeBoer called Ryan Coleman-Williams one of Alabama&#39;s primary return men. Is he too valuable on offense to use on special teams? Does Kalen DeBoer know who the Crimson Tide long snappers are? We discuss EJ Crowell at practice this week before finishing with Tom Mars&#39; opinion of the NFL Players v. NCAA case and finally highlight one more basketball exhibition. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kalen DeBoer Gives Special Teams Clarity

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Let&#39;s have a humpday edition of the show by talking about Alabama&#39;s defense. How concerned are you with the defensive front? What will Alabama look like on third and long? We discuss Oba Femi talking to the football team and Ryan Coleman-Williams wearing no gloves before finding a Lane Kiffin article about his time in Tuscaloosa. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Alabama's Defense on Third and Long & Lane Kiffin Takes Us on a Ride

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Let&#39;s have a great Tuesday where we dive into Theo&#39;s cover story on Keelon Russell&#39;s leadership, we discuss naming William Sanders starting left guard, Zavier Mincey&#39;s role on the team, EJ Crowell&#39;s expectations for the weekend and much more with Bama football. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Keelon Russell's Leadership, Alabama's Starting 5 Lineman and EJ Crowell's Usage Against ECU

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Let&#39;s kick off Week 1 with Theo Fernandez by talking about Conor Talty winning the starting kicker job, the offensive line continuity and our confidence level in each starting lineman, we discuss the Week 0 games and talk rushing total for the Crimson Tide this weekend, attendance, heat and the gambling lines as we finally have an Alabama game week. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Gameweek is HERE! Will Alabama cover the spread against ECU?

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Let&#39;s kick off the last offseason Football Friday by discussing ESPN&#39;s broadcast plan for football last night, chatting about Josh Ford&#39;s time with the media yesterday, CTE in football, and picking College Football&#39;s Week 0 matchups. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Football Is Back, Josh Ford Promises Physicality & Week 0 Picks

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Let&#39;s have fun on a Thursday where we discuss what Kane Wommack had to say yesterday. Jeremiah Beaman is officially out for the season, Luke Metz is a starting linebacker and a defensive back is standing out. We talk defense, take some voicemails and then chat about Alabama and Auburn&#39;s preseason exhibition basketball game in Birmingham. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Luke Metz Is a Starter, East Carolina Names a QB and Preseason IBOB Reaction

Joe Gaither covers the Alabama Crimson Tide for BamaCentral.com - We focus on local coverage of the University of Alabama, football recruiting and other fun stories in the world of sports as we play in the sandbox of sports media!