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Paul Finebaum provides his unique takes on the SEC and the world of college football.

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    • Jul 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 5,521 EPISODES

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    The Paul Finebaum Show podcast is an enjoyable and entertaining listen, as long as you're not expecting a full-time and highly analytical sports show. The variety of topics covered is refreshing, but some of the callers can be a bit unruly. A suggestion to improve the show would be to add a gong to wrangle in some of the more rowdy callers.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the legendary status of Paul and his producers. The dynamic between them, particularly with Dwayne, who often provides near-heart attack or brain aneurysm-inducing moments, is what keeps listeners hooked. Listing when Dewayne calls in the show notes would be greatly appreciated by avid listeners.

    On the other hand, one of the worst aspects of this podcast is Elle Duncan's contribution. Many listeners would much rather listen to Matt Jones or Braden Gall for six months straight than hear Elle Duncan speak for five seconds. Her opinions on college athletics are nonsensical, irrational, and negative. This type of content feels like the approach that MTV took around 10-15 years ago, which could potentially harm ESPN's reputation in the long run.

    In conclusion, despite its flaws, The Paul Finebaum Show podcast brings joy and entertainment to listeners. It fills a void for those who are not satisfied with the UK's lackluster coverage of College Football. The show offers gossip, talking points, and hilarious calls from some of America's most unintelligible individuals. Although there may be room for improvement in terms of handling ads during segments and reducing calls from fans outside SEC territories, overall it is a well-balanced show that provides insights into college football news with great guests and passionate callers like Jim from Tuscaloosa and Larry from Shelby. Keep up the great work Coach Finebaum!



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    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 37:42


    Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Scott Hamilton, The Post and Courier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 44:41


    We continue with Kevin Clark filling in for Paul, and talk some South Carolina football with Scott Hamilton from the Post and Courier. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Dari Nowkah, SEC Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 44:45


    Kevin Clark in again for Paul and he visits with Oklahoma grad Dari Nowkah on the retirement of Joe Castiglione. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Scott Dochterman, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 44:47


    Scott Dochterman from The Athletic joins the show with his best rivalries list. Plus we hear about college football from across the pond with college football writer George Sommerville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Rivalries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 37:43


    Final hour of the show with Kevin Clark filling in for Paul and gets into some of the biggest rivalries in college football. A long with your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Stephen Means, Cleveland.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 44:48


    Third hour of the show with Kevin Clark filling in for Paul and he speaks to Ohio State beat writer Stephen Means from Cleveland.com. Plus more of your phone calls on college football rivalries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Tyler Horka, BlueAndGold.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 45:02


    Second hour of the show and Kevin Clark is filling in for Paul and gets big into college football rivalries. Plus we hear from Notre Dame beat writer Tyler Horka, and more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Matt Zenitz, National CFB Writer CBS/247 Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 44:44


    Kevin Clark fills in for Paul today and he visits with CFB writer Matt Zenitz as we start getting ready for week 1 of the CFB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Nick Suss, The Tennessean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:25


    Braden is joined by Nick Suss from The Tennessean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Eli Lederman, ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 44:03


    Braden is joined by Eli Lederman from ESPN and takes your calls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Hour 2: Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 43:49


    Braden is joined by Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 44:07


    Braden Gall is filling in for Paul and takes your calls on Arch Manning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:54


    Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls with Braden Gall filling in for Paul today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Rod Babers, OnTexas Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 44:30


    Braden Gall filling in today for Paul and talks some Longhorns football with Rod Babers from OnTexas Football. Plus more of your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Doug Lesmireses, Kings of The North

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 44:20


    We continue with Braden filling in for Paul and get into a little North vs South debate with Doug Lesmireses from Kings of The North. Plus we hear from Glenn Guilbeau from TigerRag.com.. And your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Amanda Christovich, Front Office Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 48:30


    First hour of the show today with Braden Gall filling in for Paul and he visits with Amanda Christovich from Front Office Sports. And we take your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Vinny Hardy, Cats Talk Wed Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 36:49


    Final hour of the show and we talk some Kentucky football with Vinny Hardy from Cats Talk Wednesday Podcast, and Ole Miss Football with Sam Sklar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 44:27


    We continue the show with Braden Gall filling in for Paul and hear from Yahoo Sports Writer Ross Dellenger. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 43:39


    Second hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls on everything to do with college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Eli Hoff, The St Louis Dispatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 44:17


    We start the week with Braden Gall filling in for Paul today. He speaks to Eli Hoff from the St Louis Dispatch and looks ahead to the season for Mizzou. Plus we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Caller Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 40:13


    Paul leads a spirited final hour of calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Michael Bratton Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 40:51


    Michael Bratton of That SEC Podcast talks to Paul in the third hour of Friday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: John Talty Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 44:00


    Paul begins the 4p hour by interviewing John Talty of CBS Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Who's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:36


    Paul kicks off Friday with a guest-packed hour, as Matt Baker of The Athletic, and WWE Legend Bill Goldberg join the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Call Paul...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 35:07


    Plenty of calls in Hour 4 of the show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Matthew Ramsey joins the show...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 44:03


    Matthew Ramsey joins the show in Hour 3... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Jordan Reid joins the show...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 43:31


    Jordan Reid joins the show in Hour 2... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Andy Staples joins the show...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 44:16


    Andy Staples joins the show in Hour 1... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Your Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 36:09


    Paul takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 44:37


    Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports joins the show... PLUS... your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Christina Long, Whole Hog Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 44:18


    Christina Long, Whole Hog Sports joins the show... PLUS... your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Drew Fabianich, Panini Senior Bowl Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 43:48


    Chris Lowe, ESPN joins the show... Drew Fabianich, Panini Senior Bowl Director joins the show... Plus... your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 38:00


    Final hour of the show and we continue to look back at the weekend's Celebration of life for Larry in Shelby. And many more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Jay Johnson, LSU Head Baseball Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 44:27


    Jay Johnson, the NCAA Champion Head Baseball Coach from LSU joins the show to talk about bringing his 2nd title now to LSU.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Alex Kirshner, Split Zone Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 44:40


    Alex Kirshner from Split Zone Duo joins the show to discuss all the latest news across college football. Plus more of your phone calls and reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: The Larry Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 43:39


    Paul starts the show by looking back at this weekend's Celebration to honor Larry from Shelby. And we take your calls and your reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 35:57


    Final hour of the show and we take your phone calls and get ready for tomorrow's big event to celebrate the life of Larry from Shelby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Stewart Mandel, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 44:27


    Third hour of the show and The Athletic's Stewart Mandel joins the show to share his thoughts on the House Settlement. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Kevin Blackistone, Washington Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 44:08


    Kevin Blackistone from the Washington Post joins the show and shares his thoughts on what's going on in college sports. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Ari Wasserman, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 43:32


    We start things off by speaking to Ari Wasserman from On3 and asks if college football is better off without Bret Bielema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Call Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 36:55


    Callers weigh in various topics around college football and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Peter Rauterkus, AL.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:35


    Peter Rauterkus, Auburn Sports Writer for AL.com joins the show to talk about the Tigers heading into the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Pete Fiutak, College Football News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:09


    Pete Fiutak, Publisher of College Football News.com joins the show to talk about Texas A&M heading into the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Nicole Auerbach, NBC Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:51


    Nicole Auerbach, CFB Insider for NBC Sports joins the show to talk about what possible expansion will look like in the CFP and more ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 38:35


    Paul takes more of your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Alyssa Lang, David Dellucci & Todd Walker, SECN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:40


    Paul is joined Alyssa Lang, David Dellucci & Todd Walker, SECN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Jacques Doucet, WAFB Sports Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:50


    Paul is joined by Jacques Doucet, WAFB Sports Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:34


    Paul is joined by Blake Toppmeyer from USA TODAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 36:17


    Final hour of the show and we take your calls straight through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Bill Connelly, ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 44:06


    ESPN's Bill Connelly joins the show to talk about his 2025 college football preview. And we continue taking more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Matt Lee, LSU President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 45:31


    Matt Lee the LSU president joins the show as LSU continues it's run in Omaha. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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