The Talegate Podcast

Al

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! 

  1. JAN 8

    Brewers Legend Charlie Moore Talks Career Highlights #MLB #milwaukeebrewers #Legend

    In this latest episode of The Legends, 15-year MLB veteran and member of the Brewers Wall of Honor Charlie Moore discusses his baseball career. Moore talks about growing up in Alabama and later playing with Hall of Famers like Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Ted Simmons, and Rollie Fingers. Moore is a 2025 inductee of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. This segment is hosted by Al Blanton. A special thanks to our sponsor, Delta Transfer Lines. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talegate posts weekly interviews with various sports personalities. Please consider giving us a like and hitting the subscribe button.  You can also follow us on all major social media platforms: Facebook -   / talegatesports   Instagram -  / talegatesports   X - https://x.com/TalegateOnline Website - https://talegatesports.com

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 6

    Scott Myers Gives an Inside Look at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

    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.  A special thanks to our sponsors Globe Life - Clint McLain Agencies, Mosquito Authority, and Pest Authority.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talegate posts weekly interviews with various sports personalities. Please consider giving us a like and hitting the subscribe button.  You can also follow us on all major social media platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talegatesports Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/talegatesports X - https://x.com/TalegateOnline Website - https://talegatesports.com

    50 min

  3. JAN 5

    Alabama's Thomas Rayam and the Desperation Block Against Penn State

    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.  A special thanks to our sponsors, Globe Life - Clint McLain Agencies, Pest Authority, and Mosquito Authority.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talegate posts weekly interviews with various sports personalities. Please consider giving us a like and hitting the subscribe button.  You can also follow us on all major social media platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talegatesports Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/talegatesports X - https://x.com/TalegateOnline Website - https://talegatesports.com

    54 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    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 State, to serving as the head coach at Birmingham-Southern for 17 seasons, Reboul reflects on the pivotal moments of his career and life.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Talegate posts weekly interviews with various sports personalities. Please consider giving us a like and hitting the subscribe button.  You can also follow us on all major social media platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talegatesports Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/talegatesports X - https://x.com/TalegateOnline Website - https://talegatesports.com

    1h 4m

  5. 11/17/2025

    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 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 daughter, Layla, who plays for Holly on the Rockets' basketball team. Please join us for lots of laughs and lots of fun.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Talegate posts weekly interviews with various sports personalities. Please consider giving us a like and hitting the subscribe button.  You can also follow us on all major social media platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talegatesports Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/talegatesports X - https://x.com/TalegateOnline Website - https://talegatesports.com #MLB #MilwaukeeBrewers #BostonRedSoxs #AlabamaNative

    58 min

  6. 11/13/2025

    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 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 against the likes of Tony Gwynn, Roger Clemens, and Ken Griffey Jr., among others.  Talegate posts weekly interviews with various sports personalities. Please consider giving us a like and hitting the subscribe button.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can also follow us on all major social media platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talegatesports Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/talegatesports X - https://x.com/TalegateOnline Website - https://talegatesports.com #MLB #MilwaukeeBrewers #BostonRedSoxs #AlabamaNative

    1h 1m

  7. 10/22/2025

    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 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A special thanks to our sponsors Globe Life – Clint McLain Agencies, Mosquito Authority, and Pest Authority. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @talegate_sports Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @talegatesports

    32 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    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 put a little “swag” in the locker room, as well as some funny anecdotes from his home life. Hosted by Al Blanton. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  A special thanks to our sponsors, Clint McLain – Globe Life Agencies, Mosquito Authority, and Pest Authority.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @talegate_sports.  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @talegatesports.

    39 min
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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! 

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  • Creator
    Al
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Talegate Podcast
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