You Got Byrned is where leadership gets personal. Hosted by University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, the show brings together extraordinary leaders from sports, business, entertainment and beyond to talk about the choices, challenges and lessons that shaped how they lead.
Greg goes beyond the résumé to explore how successful people think, make decisions, build culture and navigate change. Expect candid conversations, hard-earned wisdom, a few good stories and the occasional musing on leadership, culture and success in a world that refuses to stand still.
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne sits down with Nike President and CEO Elliott Hill to discuss his journey from intern to CEO and his return from retirement to lead the company.
Hill shares lessons from Phil Knight, how he balances career growth with doing his current job well and why serving athletes remains central to Nike’s purpose. They also discuss Nike’s longstanding Alabama partnership and the role sport plays in bringing people together.
Roll Tide.
7 Oct 2026
Nick Saban: “I Always Chose Culture Over System”
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne sits down with former Alabama head coach Nick Saban for a conversation about the principles behind one of the most accomplished careers in college football history.
Saban discusses choosing culture over system, defining clear standards and continuing to adapt even when an approach is successful. He reflects on the mentors who shaped his leadership, Miss Terry’s influence and why sustaining success can be more difficult than achieving it. Saban shares what led to his decision to retire, what he misses most about coaching and how preparation continues to guide his work beyond the sideline.
Roll Tide.
25 Sept 2026
Rece Davis: “Nobody Else Is Going to Do It for You” | Leadership & College GameDay
Welcome to episode two of You Got Byrned. Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne sits down with Alabama alum Rece Davis to talk about the experiences that shaped his career in sports broadcasting. Davis shares memories of growing up listening to Alabama games, how he found his way into media, and what he’s learned about preparation and leadership along the way. They also discuss how college athletics has changed and share a behind-the-scenes story from College GameDay.
You Got Byrned is a new podcast hosted by University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, featuring candid conversations with extraordinary leaders from sports, business, entertainment and beyond about sports, business and leadership—and what it takes to build culture and achieve success in a world that refuses to stand still.
Roll Tide!
11 Sept 2026
Kalen DeBoer: “You Have to Be Yourself.” | On Leading Alabama After Nick Saban
Welcome to the first episode of You Got Byrned. Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne sits down with head football coach Kalen DeBoer for a candid conversation about taking on one of the most recognizable jobs in sports—and doing it during one of the most disruptive periods in the history of college athletics. DeBoer reflects on the path from small-town South Dakota to Tuscaloosa, the coaches and experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy, and the challenge of succeeding Nick Saban without trying to become him. He and Byrne go inside their relationship during Alabama’s historic transition, the importance of authenticity and trust, building culture in a changing college football landscape, and what leadership looks like when expectations never slow down.
You Got Byrned is a new podcast hosted by University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, featuring candid conversations with extraordinary leaders from sports, business, entertainment and beyond about sports, business and leadership—and what it takes to build culture and achieve success in a world that refuses to stand still.
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9 Sept 2026
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