THE DYNASTY: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide

AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson & Chris Stewart•thedynastybama.com

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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Episodes

What Went Wrong for Alabama Against Florida State?

What went wrong in Alabama's 31-17 loss to Florida State? Alabama football legends Trent Richardson and AJ McCarron join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to dive into that question. They break down what the Seminoles did better than the Tide, why mobile quarterbacks have given Alabama so much trouble over the last year, Alabama's inability to run the ball and Ty Simpson's performance. They also get into how they would approach fixing these issues an...

Sep 02, 2025•56 min

CJ Mosley Joins the Show, FSU Preview & the 9-Game SEC Schedule

Alabama football legend Trent Richardson joins Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to preview Alabama's Week 1 matchup with Florida State. Then they dive into their must watch games of the week and discuss the SEC's decision to to add a ninth conference game starting in 2026. They wrap things up by welcoming Trent's former Alabama teammate and five-time Pro Bowler CJ Mosley to the show. New episodes will be released weekly. Subscribe to the show on You...

Aug 26, 2025•57 min

Ty Simpson Wins the QB Job, Jam Miller's Injury & Michigan's Penalties

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss Ty Simpson winning Alabama's starting quarterback job. Then they dive into running back Jam Miller's injury, how his absence will impact the offense and which key players in the trenches were held out of Saturday's scrimmage. The guys wrap up the show by discussing Alabama being ranked No. 8 in the preseason AP Poll and reacting to the penaltie...

Aug 20, 2025•56 min

Camp Storylines, Facing Malzahn's Offense & More Tales From a Title Run

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss the top storylines from preseason camp, including the quarterback competition, one wide receiver who could emerge as a major threat behind Ryan Williams and the battle to replace Tyler Booker at left guard. Then they dive into how the defense can generate more pressure this season, and they take an early look at the Crimson Tide's Week 1 matchu...

Aug 05, 2025•55 min

Preseason Camp Is Here, SEC Title Contenders, AJ’s Top SEC QBs & Tales From a Title Run

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss the start of preseason camp and some of Alabama's key position battles. Then they get into how many teams can win the SEC this season and whether it's still possible to build a dynasty in the current era of college football. AJ dives into his top five SEC quarterbacks and the guys wrap up the show by talking about how the 2011 team was able to ...

Jul 30, 2025•1 hr

Reacting to SEC Media Days, Saban's Future & Loudest Moments at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss the preseason SEC media poll and All-SEC teams. Then they get into what Kalen DeBoer said about Alabama's quarterbacks at SEC Media Days, why being patient with Ty Simpson early in the season could pay dividends late and whether they could see Nick Saban coaching again. The guys wrap up the show by talking about Alabama's blue-chip ratio, what ...

Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 9 min

Alabama Surges in Recruiting, Auburn Lags, Most Anticipated Games of 2025 & SEC Media Days

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss Alabama's recent success on the recruiting trail. They also dive into Auburn's struggles recruiting the class of 2026, react to some comments Auburn coach Hugh Freeze recently made and discuss why Alabama currently has one of the top classes in the country, while Auburn's class is at the bottom of the SEC. Then they get into their most anticipa...

Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min

Bulletin Board Material, Collective Bargaining in College Sports & Alabama's Commitment Spree

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos providing Alabama with some bulletin board material ahead of the Tide's Week 1 matchup with the Seminoles. Then they dive into Tennessee AD Danny White's pitch to bring collective bargaining to college athletics and what would need to happen for that idea to actually work. They wrap up the show by di...

Jul 02, 2025•48 min

DeBoer’s Mindset Entering Year 2, Why Simpson’s the Guy at QB & the Importance of Week 1 at FSU

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss what's different about Kalen DeBoer as he enters Year 2 as Alabama's head coach, Trent's visit to Tuscaloosa and the importance of being comfortable in your own skin as a head coach. Then they dive into Alabama's ongoing quarterback competition, what offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb had to say on the matter, why they think it's Ty Simpson's job...

Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min

A New Era in College Sports, Inside Summer Workouts & Alabama's Top Position Group

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss the impact of the House v. NCAA settlement, which will allow schools to directly pay athletes for the first time. Then, AJ and Trent take you inside what summer workouts are really like. They also get into recruiting and how it has changed over the years. The guys wrap up the show by diving into how to avoid preseason media "rat poison," the Ti...

Jun 11, 2025•55 min

Favorite Future CFP Format, Tales From the Recruiting Trail & Ryan Williams Makes the Cover

Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to discuss which 16-team College Football Playoff format is best for the SEC and how Greg Sankey can use the possibility of adding a ninth SEC football game to his advantage when negotiating with the other commissioners. AJ and Trent tell some of their favorite stories from their time as highly-ranked recruits, including the time Lane Kiffin woke AJ up by...

Jun 04, 2025•48 min

Bama's Burning Questions, CFP Changes & the 9-Game SEC Schedule Debate

THE DYNASTY is here! Alabama football legends AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Chris Stewart, the voice of Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball, to dive into the biggest offseason questions surrounding Alabama football. They discuss the quarterback competition, what the offense will look like under new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and what the number of returning players and coaches says about the culture Kalen DeBoer is building as he enters his second season in Tuscaloos...

May 28, 2025•50 min

Introducing THE DYNASTY with AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson, and Chris Stewart

THE DYNASTY: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide launches May 28 th . New episodes drop weekly. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us @TheDynastyBAMA on all social platforms for bonus content. 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 m...

May 12, 2025•1 min

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