{"podcast":{"title":"The Next Round","slug":"the-next-round-4063052","podcast_index_feed_id":4063052,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/DBLM5717227298","website_url":"https://nextroundlive.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/596b4bb8-4654-11f0-86bf-1798b9439fd3/image/712d0eb2968c23af862cc2fd96e2b852.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Next Round","episode_count":1367,"summary":"The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports. Whether you're looking for SEC football insights, college football predictions, or the latest on the NFL, The Next Round is where passionate fans and smart sports talk collide. Hosted by seasoned radio vets, Dunaway, Brown & LT bring decades of experience, humor, and deep insider access to every episode. Perfect for fans of: SEC Sports Podcasts College Football Shows Daily Sports News & Analysis NFL Talk & Betting Insights Sports Personalities & Athlete Interviews Regular segments include: Game previews & post-game breakdowns Picks, predictions & betting content Interviews with coaches, players & analysts Listener Q&A & pop culture crossover topics Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Watch us LIVE on YouTube every day from 9:00am-noon Subscribe now and never miss The Next Round of sports talk. Visit our website, read our blog and watch us live at nextroundlive.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T06:19:55.838354+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052"},"episode":{"title":"Last Call | Alabama Football Just Got a HUGE Recruiting Lifeline","slug":"last-call-alabama-football-just-got-a-huge-recruiting-lifeline","published_at":"2026-06-26T17:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052/last-call-alabama-football-just-got-a-huge-recruiting-lifeline","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DBLM5478736302.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DBLM5478736302.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker break down the biggest changes happening across college sports — and what they could mean for Alabama Football, Kalen DeBoer, recruiting, NIL, and the future of college athletics. The guys discuss the NCAA’s new “five-for-five” eligibility rule, why Jake Coker believes the old redshirt system was outdated, and how modern college athletes are entering programs more prepared than ever. They also react to NCAA reform allowing transitioning FCS programs immediate postseason eligibility, including possible bowl and College Football Playoff access. The conversation then turns to the Protect College Sports Act, federal NIL legislation backed by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, Nick Saban’s continued influence as one of the leading voices in college football, and how revenue sharing could help Alabama stay competitive against programs like Ohio State and Texas. Plus, Mick and Jake dive into Alabama’s recruiting strategy under Kalen DeBoer, the balance between five-star high school talent and transfer portal experience, how coaching connections impact portal recruiting, and what Alabama must do to keep landing elite players. Also on the show:MLB Draft changes that could impact college baseball, Alabama Baseball’s recent World Series run, Pearl River Resort, Patriot Roofing, mosquito swarms, cicadas at the ballpark, and recent guests including Richard Karn, Greg Valentine, and Reggie Smith. Subscribe to The Next Round for more Alabama Football, SEC Football, college sports, and Last Call with Jake Coker. Don’t forget to like the video, leave a comment, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #AlabamaFootball #JakeCoker #LastCall #RollTide #KalenDeBoer #NickSaban #NIL #…","meta_description":"On this episode of Last Call, Mick Gillispie and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker break down the biggest changes happening across colleg…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2607,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-next-round-4063052/episodes/last-call-alabama-football-just-got-a-huge-recruiting-lifeline/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-round-4063052/last-call-alabama-football-just-got-a-huge-recruiting-lifeline.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}