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The Good Company PodcastEpisode #13 - Eli Gold: Iconic Calls, Football, and a Lifetime Behind the MicLegendary voice Eli Gold joins The Good Company Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on broadcasting, Alabama football, and the moments behind the mic that fans never get to hear. From decades calling iconic games to the personal stories that shaped his career, Eli brings insight, humor, and heart to the table.Hosts Rick Karle, Lars Anderson, and Matt Coulter sit down with Eli to talk legacy, preparation, pressure, and what it really means to love the craft of storytelling through sports. Whether you’re a die-hard football fa...
2026-01-1557 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode #12 - Lulu Gribbin: A powerful story of survival, perspective, and resilience.Lulu Gribbin sits down with Rick Karle and Matt Coulter to share a story that’s heartbreaking, hope-filled, and unbelievably inspiring. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it will stay with you long after the episode ends.James Spann joins as a special guest.If you’ve ever needed a reminder of strength, faith, and the human spirit…This is the episode!Lulu is the definition of courage and grace. After walking through something most people can’t even imagine, she carries herself with a strength, humility, and faith that is both humbling and...
2025-12-1638 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode #11 - Roger Shultz Unfiltered: Alabama Football Stories, Iron Bowl Drama, and His Biggest Loser JourneyAlabama legend Roger Shultz joins Matt and Rick for one of the funniest, wildest, and most wide-ranging interviews we’ve ever done.From snapping footballs in Bryant-Denny to snapping towels in an Auburn-Alabama marriage… from being mooned at SEC stadiums to competing on The Biggest Loser… Roger holds absolutely nothing back.In this episode, he talks about:🏈 Playing for three different head coaches, four OCs, and five O-line coaches at Alabama🏈 The chaos and magic of the 1989 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare🏈 His iconic “we ought to pay property tax on this place” Tennessee quote
2025-12-081h 10
The Good Company PodcastEpisode #10 - The Man, The Mask, The Hammer: Nacho AlabamoThis week on The Good Company Podcast, Rick Karle, Matt Coulter, and guest host Ryan Spann sit down with one of the most recognizable superfans in college football — Nacho Alabamo.What started as two hours of being left unsupervised in Cozumel turned into a full-blown Crimson Tide phenomenon. Nacho shares the unbelievable origin of the poncho, the mask, and the now-famous hammer covered in player signatures. He talks about sneaking through stadium security, blowing up on social media after meeting Nick Saban, and how he accidentally became a beloved part of ev...
2025-11-2648 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode #9 - Bubba & Hunter Bussey: Double Trouble on Good CompanyIn this episode of The Good Company Podcast, Bubba rolls in with that signature mix of humor, honesty, and “How did we even get on this topic?” energy that made him a legend of Southern radio. He dishes on life, career, family, and a few stories we’re still trying to fact-check… but honestly, they’re too good to question. Then, just when things are settling into a nice rhythm, Bubba's son, Hunter pops in. If you love big laughs, quick detours, heartfelt moments, and the kind of storytelling you only get from a guy who’s lived...
2025-11-1851 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 8: Curt JarvisThis week on The Good Company Podcast, Rick and Matt sit down with Curt Jarvis , former Alabama Crimson Tide standout, NFL defensive tackle, and now a commercial airline pilot. From Saturdays in Tuscaloosa to Sundays in the NFL to captaining flights across the country, Curt’s journey is one of grit, faith, and reinvention. He opens up about the highs of playing for the Tide, the reality of life in the league, the injury that changed everything, and how he found a whole new purpose in the cockpit. It’s a powerful, uniquely Alabama story you don’t want to mis...
2025-11-071h 07
The Good Company PodcastEpisode #7 | Ben Abercrombie | Paralyzed But Never DefeatedFrom Harvard football star to hometown hero — Ben Abercrombie’s story is one of grit, faith, and unbreakable spirit. After a life-changing injury left him paralyzed, Ben refused to let it define him. His courage has inspired teammates, coaches, and communities across the country.Hear his powerful story on this week’s episode of The Good Company Podcast with Rick Karle, Lars Anderson, and Matt Coulter.Support the showFollow The Good Company Podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for episod...
2025-10-3029 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 6: Mike Lutzenkirchen | Finding Purpose After LossWhen Mike Lutzenkirchen got the call about his son Philip’s accident, his world changed forever. What began as an ordinary day became the start of an unthinkable journey through grief and faith.In this deeply personal conversation, Mike shares the moment he learned of Philip’s death, and how he chose to honor his son’s life by helping others make better choices behind the wheel through the Lutzie 43 Foundation.It’s a story of love, loss, and the strength to turn pain into purpose.The Good Company Podcast is hosted by Rick Kar...
2025-10-2256 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 5: Lauren Sisler | Finding Purpose Through PainWhen ESPN’s Lauren Sisler was just a college freshman, she lost both of her parents suddenly, on the same day. What could have shattered her instead shaped her into one of the most inspiring voices in sports broadcasting.In this powerful conversation, Rick Karle, Lars Anderson, and Matt Coulter sit down with Lauren to talk about grief, faith, healing, and how to find light in the darkest moments. Lauren shares how her parents’ memory continues to guide her journey—and how pain can lead to purpose.Support the showFoll...
2025-10-1450 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 4: Clay Dyer & His Wife Kim | No Excuses, Just Faith and GritBorn without legs and only part of one arm, Clay Dyer has never let limitations hold him back. A professional angler and nationally recognized speaker, Clay lives by the motto: “If I can, you can.”In this episode of The Good Company Podcast, Clay sits down with us alongside his wife, Kim, to share their story of perseverance, faith, and love. From fishing tournaments to life’s toughest battles, their journey is filled with hope and inspiration.Support the showFollow The Good Company Podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. S...
2025-10-0753 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 3: Darien Craig & Brandon Echols of Y’all Sweet Tea (Shark Tank) with James SpannIn Episode 3 of The Good Company Podcast, Rick Karle is joined by special guest host James Spann as they sit down with Darien Craig and Brandon Echols, childhood friends and co-founders of Y’all Sweet Tea. From making tea together as kids to building one of the fastest-growing Southern brands in around, and even landing on Shark Tank—Darien and Brandon share their inspiring journey of faith, friendship, and entrepreneurship.This conversation is equal parts business insight, Southern culture, and good company.Support the show
2025-09-3058 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 2: Taylor Hicks: Life, Music, and “The Distance” | Good Company PodcastAmerican Idol winner Taylor Hicks sits down with the Good Company Podcast for an unforgettable episode. Taylor shares stories from his Alabama roots, what life has been like since Idol, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He also performs “The Distance,” a fan favorite from one of his earlier albums, live in our studio.Don’t miss this mix of conversation, music, and inspiration from one of Alabama’s own.Subscribe to Good Company Podcast for more interviews and performances with remarkable guests each week.#TaylorHicks #GoodCompanyPodcast #TheDistanceSupport th...
2025-09-2253 min
The Good Company PodcastEpisode 1: James Spann: The Weather Legend! | Good Company podcastIn our very first episode of The Good Company Podcast, we sit down with legendary meteorologist James Spann for an unforgettable conversation about purpose, perseverance—and tornadoes. With more than four decades of weather coverage under his belt, James opens up about what drives him beyond the green screen, the April 27th tornado outbreak that changed him forever, and the personal values that have shaped his life and career.Whether you’ve watched him for years or you're just discovering the man behind the suspenders, this episode will leave you inspired, grounded, and reminded of the power of sh...
2025-08-0459 min