THE DYNASTY: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide

AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson & Chris Stewart

THE DYNASTY is your home for Alabama Crimson Tide talk like you’ve never heard it before. Each week Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the play-by-play voice of Alabama football and men’s basketball, to dive into the past, present and future of the nation’s premier college football program. They’ll also discuss basketball, baseball and the other Tide teams you love within Alabama’s championship-winning athletic department. From spring practice to SEC showdowns and the College Football Playoff, AJ, Trent and Chris will provide Tide fans with unparalleled access to the program they love. For insight, analysis and reaction from guys who’ve brought national championships home to Tuscaloosa, tune in to THE DYNASTY. New episodes will be released weekly. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheDynastyBAMA on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook. Roll Tide!

  1. 23h ago

    Keelon Russell Wins Bama's QB Job, How Far Can He Take the Crimson Tide?

    Keelon Russell is Alabama football's new starting quarterback, now what comes next for the Crimson Tide's dynamic QB? AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart discuss what set Russell apart from Austin Mack, the tension that can come from a tight QB battle and the importance of getting behind the Tide's new QB1. AJ also goes in-depth on what Russell brings to the table and the importance of protecting the football, while Trent shares what he's heard about the young QB’s “human joystick” ability. Then, the guys get into the true key to Alabama’s success this season: the offensive line. With playmakers all over the field, AJ and Trent explain why the Tide will only go as far as the big guys up front can take them. Plus, they react to the latest NCAA chaos as TE Dae’Quan Wright is set to join LSU after being waived by the Browns. They also shout out Trent’s son, TJ, for an impressive varsity debut as an eighth grader and reveal who the real glue guy was in Tuscaloosa during the Nick Saban era. How far can Keelon Russell take the Tide this season? Drop a comment below! 👇 Chapters (00:00) Keelon Russell Is QB1 (10:37) Russell's Skill Set (18:02) Russell & the Run Game (29:25) Trae'shawn Brown Continues To Shine (32:58) Previewing Bama's Offensive Line (44:17) NFL Player Plans Return to College (52:21) Scott Cochran Stories (58:52) TJ Richardson Dominates in Varsity Debut New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office - If you're ready to answer that call, visit https://shelbylepb.com/podcast/ and apply today. #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaCrimsonTide #KeelonRussell #AJMcCarron #TrentRichardson #RollTide #CollegeFootball

  2. Aug 18

    What Does AK Dear's Injury Mean for Alabama?

    AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart break down the impact of AK Dear's ankle injury and what it could mean for the Crimson Tide's backfield. Then, the guys dive into Alabama's quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Is Kalen DeBoer playing coy about the competition or is the starting job still genuinely up for grabs? They preview Alabama’s bulked-up defensive line and discuss whether the Tide’s strategy to add size up front will pay off this fall. AJ and Trent end the show by revealing the SEC quarterbacks and running backs they’re most excited to watch this season. Who do you think the best QB and RB in the SEC are? Drop a comment below! Chapters (00:00) The Impact of AK Dear's Injury (11:37) Managing Health vs. Preparing To Play (23:59) Is the QB Battle Still Even? (33:46) Previewing Alabama's Defensive Line (41:30) AJ's Top SEC QBs (47:59) Trent's Top SEC RBs New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office - If you're ready to answer that call, visit https://shelbylepb.com/podcast/ and apply today. #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaCrimsonTide #AJMcCarron #TrentRichardson #RollTide #CollegeFootball #SEC

  3. Aug 11

    Trent is High on RB Daniel Hill’s Potential as Camp Continues + We Answer Your Questions

    On this week’s episode of THE DYNASTY, AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart are getting you ready for the start of training camp by sharing their thoughts on some of the team’s biggest questions! AJ also explains why preseason polls are meaningless… but while we’re on the topic, he also tells us why the Crimson Tide could EASILY be ranked higher than 11th. The crew also examines Ryan Grubb’s plans for the running game, what it takes to succeed in Alabama’s backfield and why Kevin Riley could become a breakout star.  And finally, what do we make of the Protect College Sports Act? The guys share their thoughts on the possible game changing new law and wonder if some of these financial figures are truly sustainable for even the biggest universities. Have a question for AJ, Trent or Chris? Leave it in the comments! 👇 Chapters (00:00) Intro (1:18) AJ On Birmingham Stallions Relocation (6:08) What Was Preseason Camp Like for AJ? (14:56) Concern Level For Alabama's Preseason Ranking (26:04) Will Alabama's Ground Game Improve? (36:47) What is EJ Crowell's Ceiling? (44:38) What Players Remind AJ & Trent Of Themselves? (52:40) Breaking Down The Protect College Sports Act New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA.  Thank you to our sponsors:  Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company.  https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office - If you're ready to answer that call, visit https://shelbylepb.com/podcast/ and apply today. #rolltide #rtr #alabamacrimsontide #bama #alabamafootball #collegefootball #secfootball #ncaa #nicksaban #kalendeboer

  4. Jul 28

    Chris Doering on Alabama's QB Competition & SEC Media Days

    SEC Network analyst Chris Doering joins Chris Stewart for an opening conversation about SEC Media Days, Alabama's quarterback competition, improving the Crimson Tide's run game and Ryan Coleman-Williams. Later, AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart to preview Alabama's wide receiver room, react to the Crimson Tide being picked sixth in the preseason SEC media poll and break down whether the SEC could really separate from the rest of college football. The guys close the show by answering YOUR questions! How does AJ think Alabama's 2013 team would've matched up against Florida State? What's the first thing Trent would do if he was coaching Alabama's running backs? Find out on THE DYNASTY! Have a question for AJ, Trent or Chris? Leave it in the comments below! Chapters (00:00) Chris Doering Joins Chris Stewart (05:59) Improving Alabama's Run Game (08:40) Building an Offensive Line (10:26) Can Ryan Coleman-Williams Bounce Back? (15:42) AJ McCarron & Trent Richardson Join Chris Stewart (16:02) Previewing Alabama's WR Room (29:12) Could the SEC Really Break Away? (40:00) Alabama Picked 6th in the SEC (46:41) Answering YOUR Questions New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ #AlabamaFootball #SECMediaDays #AlabamaCrimsonTide #AJMcCarron #TrentRichardson

  5. Jul 21

    Kenny Bell on His Favorite Saban Memory, Bama's Legendary 2009 Class & "Skinny Camp" with McCarron

    Former Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell joins AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart to share behind-the-scenes Alabama football stories. He dives into what it was like playing for Curt Cignetti and explains why he and AJ can no longer eat peanut butter after surviving "skinny camp" in Tuscaloosa. Kenny also tells his favorite Nick Saban story, reflects on Alabama's legendary 2009 recruiting class and discusses coaching in today's landscape. The guys close the show by breaking down how Alabama's secondary stacks up heading into the season. Have a question for AJ, Trent or Chris? Leave it in the comments! Chapters (00:00) Kenny Bell Joins the Show! (07:21) Kenny and AJ Go to "Skinny Camp" (11:16) Kenny's Progression & the '09 Recruiting Class (15:39) Coaching in Today's Game (30:11) Kenny's Bond With Saban (40:01) Playing for Curt Cignetti (46:13) Previewing Alabama's Secondary New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ #KennyBell #AlabamaFootball #NickSaban #AJMcCarron #RollTide #TrentRichardson

  6. Jul 14

    Blake Sims on His Alabama Career, Becoming a Coach & Why He Apologized to Nick Saban

    Former Alabama quarterback Blake Sims joins AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart for a conversation that touches on everything from the WWE-style celebration he threw at LSU fans to why he felt compelled to call Nick Saban and apologize after becoming a college football coach himself. He also reflects on playing five different positions at Alabama, winning the starting QB job, leading the Tide to a comeback victory against the Tigers in Baton Rouge and more! Have a question for AJ, Trent or Chris? Leave it in the comments! Chapters (00:00) Blake Sims Joins the Show! (04:23) Blake On Playing 5 Positions (07:43) Blake's Coaching Career (13:51) Blake on Winning the QB Job (20:55) Blake's Side of the Shoe Story (28:49) Bama's QB Room With Blake & AJ (38:30) More Bama Memories New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. THE DYNASTY: https://thedynastybama.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedynastybama X: https://x.com/TheDynastyBAMA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedynastybama Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDynastyBAMA/ AJ's X: https://x.com/10AJMcCarron AJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmccarron/ AJ's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajmccarron Trent's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trich33_/ Chris' X: https://x.com/CStewartSports Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstewartonline/ Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ #BlakeSims #AlabamaCrimsonTide #AlabamaFootball #SECFootball #NickSaban #AJMcCarron #TrentRichardson #RollTide #CollegeFootball #Alabama2014

  7. Jun 30

    What Are Summer Workouts Really Like? Plus, Why You Shouldn’t Panic About Alabama’s Recruiting Class

    National champions AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, for another episode of THE DYNASTY! The guys kick things off by explaining why you shouldn't panic about Alabama's 2027 recruiting class. They break down what they like about Kalen DeBoer's roster-building strategy, why they think it will pay off in the long run and how the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model could impact the Tide's roster in the years ahead. Then, AJ and Trent pull back the curtain on what summer workouts at Alabama were really like during their playing days. They share how the legendary Fourth Quarter Program helped turn them into champions, what made those workouts so demanding and why they believe Scott Cochran is the greatest strength coach in college football history. They wrap up the show by answering YOUR mailbag questions! What were Trent and AJ's favorite games at Alabama? What did AJ learn in Year 1 as head coach of the Birmingham Stallions? And what did Blake Sims have to do after borrowing Trent's shoes? Have a question for AJ, Trent or Chris? Leave it in the comments! Chapters (00:00) Don't Panic About Bama's 2027 Class (15:22) NCAA's New 5-for-5 Eligibility Model (17:55) Benefits of Being a Young Team (27:48) Inside Summer Workouts (48:54) Answering YOUR Questions New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ #rolltide #rtr #alabamacrimsontide #bama #alabamafootball #collegefootball #secfootball #ncaa #nicksaban #scottcochran #kalendeboer

  8. Jun 16

    The Saban Lessons AJ & Trent Never Forgot, Bama’s Trap Games & Baseball’s Run Ends in Omaha

    National champions AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, for another episode of THE DYNASTY! Chris opens the show by reacting to Alabama's season-ending loss to Texas in the College World Series and explaining why the Tide's historic run still represents a major step forward for the program despite the disappointing finish. Then, Trent shares a proud dad moment and AJ goes behind the scenes on his viral halftime speech. They wrap up the show by answering YOUR Alabama questions. Which Nick Saban lessons still impact them today? What were the loudest moments they experienced at Bryant-Denny Stadium? When does Alabama need to settle the quarterback competition by? They discuss all of that and more! Have a question for the guys? Leave it in the comments! Chapters (00:00) Baseball's Run Ends in Omaha (10:01) Trent's Proud Dad Moment (22:05) AJ's Viral Halftime Speech (32:46) Schedule Breakdown (45:41) Answering Your Questions New episodes of THE DYNASTY will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow the show on all your favorite podcast platforms. For access to bonus content and to engage with the guys, the show and THE DYNASTY community follow us across social media platforms @TheDynastyBAMA. Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Health - Dr. Alex Casey at Birmingham Health can help you get back in the game. Get started today with our new patient special. https://bhamhealth.com/ Autumn Air Home Services - Birmingham, AL's trusted full-service home comfort company. https://autumnairbirmingham.com/ #rolltide #rtr #alabamacrimsontide #bama #alabamafootball #collegefootball #secfootball #alabamabaseball #collegebaseball #ncaabaseball #cws #collegeworldseries #nicksaban #ncaa

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THE DYNASTY is your home for Alabama Crimson Tide talk like you’ve never heard it before. Each week Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the play-by-play voice of Alabama football and men’s basketball, to dive into the past, present and future of the nation’s premier college football program. They’ll also discuss basketball, baseball and the other Tide teams you love within Alabama’s championship-winning athletic department. From spring practice to SEC showdowns and the College Football Playoff, AJ, Trent and Chris will provide Tide fans with unparalleled access to the program they love. For insight, analysis and reaction from guys who’ve brought national championships home to Tuscaloosa, tune in to THE DYNASTY. New episodes will be released weekly. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheDynastyBAMA on Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook. Roll Tide!

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