Paul Finebaum provides his unique takes on the SEC and the world of college football.
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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!
We wrap up the show with some legendary calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Stahl of AL.com and John Talty of CBS Sports join Paul in Hour 3... and we continue to remember the legendary Lou Holtz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Bazzel of Little Rock TD Club kicks off Hour 2. Then , Pete Nakos of On3, breaks the sad news that Legendary Football Head Coach Lou Holtz has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul goes Caller-Only through the first hour... and talks about how times have changed when it comes to criticizing NCAA Athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the College Sports Roundtable set to happen this week in DC, we take your phone calls on how to fix college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rece Davis from College GameDay joins the show to talk about the college roundtable in DC this Friday.. Plus Mike Gittens from thewarrapport.com with the latest on the Auburn offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We kick things off hearing from Billy Liucci from TexAgs.com. Plus Blake Toppmeyer from USA Today returns to the show. And your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Harry Lyles Jr joins the show to get us ready for spring football games.. Plus we continue taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stewart Mandel from The Athletic stops by to talk about the college sports roundtable meeting, happening this week at the White House. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On3 Senior Writer Chris Low kicks things off with an inside look at the offseason from the Tennessee Vols football team. Plus Zach Goodall from 247 sports joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul takes your calls to end the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul is joined by Eli Hoff, St Louis Post Dispatch and takes more of your calls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul is joined by Matt Hayes, USA Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul is joined by Ralph Russo from The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul is joined by Bill Connelly, ESPN CFB Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul is joined by Dr. Jarvis R. Givens, Author & Harvard Professor and Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul is joined by Ari Wasserman, On3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul previews the night of hoops with SEC Network's Ron Slay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul previews the Elimination Chamber with WWE's Trick Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul kicks Hour 2 off with SEC Network Analyst Chris Doering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seth Emerson of The Athletic talks to Paul at the beginning of Wednesday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andy Katz from NCAA.com stops by to help us get ready for the start of March Madness.. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WKYT Sports Director & UK Professor Lee K. Howard joins the show to tell us about taking a class to meet Mark Pope. And we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Busy 1st hour on this Tuesday as Paul visits with J.D. PicKell from On3, and Joe Rexrode from The Athletic.. Plus we take some of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final hour of the show and we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandon Marcello from CBS Sports stops by with his 2026 SEC Power Rankings. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Executive Director of AFCA, Craig Bohl joins the show with the latest NIL talk. And we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star Telegram kicks things off to give us the latest news on SMU.. And we start taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We here from you on the show on all things CFB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Austin American Statesman Cedric Golden joins the show to preview Texas' upcoming CFB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Alabama LB Rashaan Evans joins the show to break down the current state of Alabama football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Katz joins the show to discuss the Lane Kiffin trolling in the wake of the LSU vs Ole Miss WBB Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul wraps up Thursday's show with your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Randy is retiring from ESPN/Finebaum Show after 40 years in the business. Captain Will Clifton, Host of Gamecocks Talk Pod, retired Army Captain, Big Brother 27 joins the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brad Crawford, CBS Sports joins the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Vannini, The Athletic and Matt Barrie, ESPN join the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lots of spirited phone calls... including two- hockey calls? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Portnoy of Sports Busines Journal joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul welcomes Joel Anderson of The Ringer on the show to help reflect on the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul kicks off the middle show of the week with Chris Low of On3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Bill Connelly stops by to share his insight on what it takes to win in college football.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We take your calls on this Fat Tuesday on the Paul Finebaum show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cousin Shane from The SEC Podcast kicks things off with all the off-season college football storylines.. Plus author Fred Minnick on his latest book " Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man's Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final hour of the show and we take nothing but your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins the show to help us get ready for March Madness. And we continue taking more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Stephen A Smith stops by to discuss the problems in college sports, and a potential run for president. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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