The Dragon's Den
A podcast for those that bleed green and gold. In every episode I interview former UAB athletes to talk about their time at UAB, their big game memories and where they are now! Not produced or affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Music: Climb by Shane Ivers and Beat Symphony by Shane Ivers, https://www.silvermansound.com
Episodes
53 episodes
Episode 50: Watson Brown, UAB Football Coach 1995-2006, Athletic Director 2002-2005
Join me as I talk with a legend in UAB athletics, coach Watson Brown. Watson shared some amazing stories about his start in football at an early age, his playing days at Vanderbilt which led to many years in coaching, and his time at UAB as hea...
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Episode 49: Jordan Swing, UAB Basketball Guard/Forward 2011-2014
Join me as I talk with former UAB men's basketball guard Jordan Swing! Jordan has had a great career in basketball dating back to his high school years winning a state championship with Vestavia Hills High School. He played alongside some very ...
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Episode 49
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Episode 48: Jakob Hornsby, UAB Club Hockey Forward 2016-2020, Current Head Coach
Join me as I talk with Jakob Hornsby, UAB Club Hockey forward from 2016-2020 and current head coach! Jakob gives great insight into the life of a club sport athlete and the amount of hard work that goes into making a season happen! The team is ...
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Episode 47: Bryant Turner Jr., UAB Football Defensive Lineman 2007-2010
Join me as I talk with former UAB football defensive lineman Bryant Turner Jr.! Bryant and I discussed many topics like his athletic participation at Daphne High School, his friendships with teammates at UAB, the many big environments he played...
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Episode 47
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Episode 46: Neena Speer, Daughter of Men's Basketball Center Donnie Speer 1978-1982
This is the first episode I've had with a family member of a former player! I talk with Neena Speer, daughter of the late former men's basketball center Donnie Speer. Donnie was a big part of UAB's very first basketball teams and of course the ...
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Mini Episode: Butch Harris Tribute, UAB Super Fan 1962-2021
For this episode I pay tribute to the biggest UAB fan of all time, my dad Morris "Butch" Harris. Sadly, my dad passed away two years ago before I could have him on the podcast to share his stories as a UAB fan, so I thought I'd share some of th...
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Episode 45: Carldell "Squeaky" Johnson, UAB basketball guard 2003-2006
Join me as I talk with one of the greats from the UAB men's basketball program in the early 2000s, Mr. Carldell "Squeaky" Johnson. Squeaky and I had a great talk about his UAB playing days, his pro career journey after UAB, life now, and more! ...
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Episode 44: Kevin Fehr, UAB baseball pitcher 1979-1980
Join me as I talk with former UAB baseball pitcher, Kevin Fehr! Kevin was on the very first UAB baseball teams and recounts his playing days with the upstart program. Kevin also went on to coach baseball at the high school and college level all...
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Episode 43: Quan Jackson, UAB basketball guard 2020-2022
Join me as I talk with one of the recent stars for the UAB men's basketball program, Quan Jackson! Quan and I had a great discussion about his two seasons at UAB, his leadership of the team, his current pro career in Finland, and so much more! ...
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Episode 42: Kevin Drake, UAB Football QB/WR 1994-1997
Join me as I talk with one of the original pioneers of the UAB football program, Kevin Drake. Kevin has been a journeyman throughout his life in football and in his career. We had a great conversation about his playing days with UAB, his move f...
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Episode 41: Ty Long, UAB Football Kicker 2011-2014
Join me as I talk with former UAB football kicker Ty Long! Ty and I discuss his time at UAB, his playing career in the Canadian Football League and the NFL, his current life as an NFL free agent, and more! Hope you enjoy!Be sure to foll...
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Episode 41
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23:59
Episode 40: Caitlin Attfield, UAB Softball Shortstop 2013-2016
Join me as I talk with one of UAB Softball's all-time greats, Caitlin Attfield! Caitlin shares great insight into her approach to the game, her adjustment to the college level, her playing days, and her special memories from her time at UAB! I ...
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Episode 40
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Mini Episode: Chris Giles Announces New Book!
Join me as I welcome Chris Giles (UAB Men's Basketball Forward 1979-1982) back on the podcast to promote his new book! The book is titled, Birmingham Golden Years of High School Basketball. It discusses great historical accomplish...
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Episode 39: Jack Kramer, UAB Basketball Guard 1988-1991
Join me as I talk with one of the all-time greats from UAB basketball, Jack Kramer! Jack shares a lot of great stories about his friendships with his former teammates including Andy Kennedy, Barry Bearden, Alan Ogg, Carter Long, and many others...
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Episode 38: Frantrell Forrest, UAB Football WR/KR 2007-2010
Join me as I talk with former UAB football wide receiver and kick returner, Frantrell Forrest. This has been one of my favorite episodes so far! Frantrell was 100% real in his discussion about the highs and lows of his playing days and life in ...
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Episode 37: Paul Delaney III, UAB Basketball Guard 2004-2009
Join me as I talk with one of the greats from the UAB basketball program in the early 2000s, Mr. Paul Delaney III! Paul had a fantastic career at UAB and his name is still all over the Blazer record book. We discuss his role on the team as a le...
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Episode 36: Holly Holland-Berry, UAB Women's Basketball Forward 1996-2000
Join me as I talk with Holly Holland-Berry! Intrigued by the opportunity to play in the upstart Conference USA, Holly came to UAB from her hometown near Tampa, Florida and provided a spark for the Blazers. She was one of the greatest sharp shoo...
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Episode 35: NCAA Tournament Postseason Special
Longtime Blazer fan Steve Rutherford and I collaborate to recap the NCAA tournament appearances for the men's and women's teams in UAB's basketball history! The 1981 first appearance and the 1982 Elite 8 run for the men's team will be left out ...
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Episode 34: Chris Giles, UAB Basketball Forward 1979-1982
Join me as I talk with one of the pioneers of UAB basketball, Mr. Chris Giles! Chris came to UAB through an unusual way and was there from the beginning! I was so impressed by his attention to detail in his stories about in-game situations, lif...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33: Joe Henderson, UAB Football Linebacker 2005-2008
Join me as I talk with former UAB football linebacker Joe Henderson! Joe was one of the most tenacious defenders in UAB football history and now has his name in several top 10 defensive statistical records at UAB! We discuss some of his favorit...
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Episode 32: Marla Townsend, UAB Head Softball Coach 1998-2017
Join me as I talk with on of the legends in UAB sports, Marla Townsend! I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this episode! Marla shares some great stories about building the softball program from the ground up, her relationships with for...
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Episode 31: Aaron Johnson, UAB Basketball Guard 2007-2011
Join me as I talk with one of the more recent UAB basketball greats, Mr. Aaron Johnson! Aaron gave amazing insight into what it was like not only on the floor but in the locker room and off the floor as a student-athlete! AJ broke down what hap...
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Episode 30: Curtis Jeter, UAB football Nose Guard 1995-1998
Join me as I talk with one of the first dominant defensive lineman in UAB football history, Mr. Curtis Jeter! Curtis, aka "The Manimal" aka "Pork Chop" was a ferocious defender on the gridiron using his quick feet and strength to get to the bal...
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Episode 29: Tyler Madison, UAB basketball guard/forward 2013-2017
Join me as I talk with former UAB men's basketball guard and forward Tyler Madison. Tyler is one of the most unselfish and hard working ball players I've seen come through UAB in a long time. No matter if the Blazers were up or trailing by a lo...
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Episode 28: Whitney Fletcher, UAB softball outfielder 2012-2013
Join me as I talk with former UAB softball outfielder Whitney Fletcher! Whitney delivered one of the greatest moments in not only UAB softball history, but UAB athletics history when she hit a walk-off triple to eliminate 12x national champion ...
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Episode 28
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