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

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    • Mar 23, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 6,225 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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    Latest episodes from The Paul Finebaum Show

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 34:08


    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: March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 41:24


    M arch Madness is in full swing and we take your phone calls about the NCAA Tournament, and everything on your mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Bill Connelly, ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 41:21


    Its never too early to talk college football and ESPN's Bill Connelly joins the show to give us all the offseason news and notes. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kim Mulkey, LSU WBB Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 40:55


    LSU Women's basketball Head Coach Kim Mulkey stops to talk about advancing the the Sweet 16. Plus Nicole Auerbach from NBC Sports stops by with her thoughts on the Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 40:58


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

    Hour 3: George Teague, Teague's Take Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 40:39


    Paul is joined by Shelby Coppedge & Trinity Thomas from SEC Network as well as George Teague, Teague's Take Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Michael Bratton, That SEC Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 41:12


    Paul is joined by Michael Bratton from That SEC Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Nick Roush, Kentucky Sports Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 41:03


    Paul is joined by Nick Roush from Kentucky Sports Radio after a massive Wildcat win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: First Round Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 40:45


    Paul continues to discuss the Caller Bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Calls for Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 40:47


    After a guest-heavy first half of the show, Paul opens up the lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Tom Murphy Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 40:59


    To kick off the second hour of Thursday's show, Paul welcomes in Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: The Madness Has Begun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 39:58


    Mike Griffith of DawgNation and Evan Vieth of Inside Texas (On3) join Paul in Hour 1 of Thursday's Show. Paul also takes calls on the show bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 35:47


    Paul ends the day with your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Jay Bilas, ESPN CBB Analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 40:57


    Paul is joined by ESPN CBB Analyst Jay Bilas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: LJ Rader, Art But Make It Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 40:46


    Paul is joined by LJ Rader from Art But Make It Sports and takes more of your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Justin Ferguson, Auburn Observer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 40:58


    Paul is joined by Justin Ferguson, Auburn Observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 33:44


    Final hour of the show and we take your phone calls on such things like Aden Holloway and the Finebaum caller bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Jordan Hill, Dawgs247

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 41:31


    Jordan Hill from Dawgs 247 joins the show to give us the latest offseason news on Georgia. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Caller Bracket Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 41:08


    We hear about some people not happy with the Finebaum Caller Bracket Selection Committee. Plus Matt Brown from Extra Points, and more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Latest on Aden Holloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 41:00


    ESPN CBB Reporter Myron Medcalf kicks things off by giving us the latest on the Aden Holloway felony drug arrest. Plus legendary SEC Coach David Cutcliffe talks about his retirmemnt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 32:45


    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: John Adams, Knoxville News Sentinel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 41:29


    John Adams from the Knoxville News Sentinel joins the show to share the latest news on the Tennessee Vols. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Caller Bracket Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 41:03


    We reveal the 2026 Finebaum Caller Bracket.. Plus Peter Rauterkus from AL.com joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Jeff Goodman, Field of 68

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 41:12


    Field of 68's Jeff Goodman kicks things off by breaking down the NCAA tournament. Plus ESPN's Heather Dinich stops by to talk spring football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 33:03


    Callers weigh in on the state of CFB and the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Seth Emerson, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 41:12


    Seth Emerson joins the show to break down the current state of CFB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Jordan Kaye, The State

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 41:02


    Jordan Kaye joins the show to talk South Carolina football and preview their upcoming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Alex Scarborough, 247 Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 40:35


    Alex Scarborough and Andy Staples join the show to talk the standard at Alabama + Florida and Kentucky battling it out in the SEC tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 36:55


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

    Hour 3: Kyle Tucker, 24/7 Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 41:22


    Paul is joined by Kyle Tucker, from 24/7 Sports, right after Auburn's tough loss in Nashville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Stewart Mandel, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 41:18


    Paul is joined by Stewart Mandel from The Athletic as well as Connor Riley from DawgNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: David Eckert, Austin American Statesman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 41:26


    Paul is joined by David Eckert from Austin American Statesman plus Paul takes more of your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Your Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 39:51


    Jason Bloom comes back to wrap up the conversation from Hour 3. PLUS... Paul takes your calls to wrap up the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Jason Bloom, A&P Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 40:52


    Jason Bloom, A&P Sports joins the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Nick Kelly AL.com joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 39:33


    Nick Kelly AL.com and David Waters, Gators Breakdown join the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Paul's Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 41:20


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

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 32:34


    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: George Stoia III, SoonerScoop (On3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 40:52


    George Stoia III from SoonerScoop stops by to give us the latest offseason news on the Sooners... Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Adam Rittenberg, ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 42:03


    ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk about the SEC teams poised to make improvements next season. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Brett McMurphy, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 41:36


    We kick things off on a busy Tuesday be hearing from Brett McMurphy from On3, and then Bruce Feldman from The Athletic & Fox Sports.. Plus your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 32:04


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

    Pat Forde, Sports Illustrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 41:07


    Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated stops by and shares his thoughts on the college sports roundtable meeting. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 42:36


    SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joins the show to talk about attending the College Sports Roundtable meeting in Washington DC.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 41:21


    Ross Dellenger from Yahoo Sports kicks things off by telling us what is what like at the College Sports Roundtable meeting in Washington DC.. Plus this hour we also hear from ESPN's Max Olson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Meeting Adjourned

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 41:15


    Paul tries to recap the meeting at the White House, which concluded at the beginning of Hour 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Dan Wetzel Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 41:14


    Dan Wetzel of ESPN joins Paul in the third hour of Friday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Manny Navarro Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 40:22


    Paul welcomes in Manny Navarro of The Athletic to the show in Hour 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Meeting in Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 40:51


    Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports and Heather Dinich of ESPN join Paul in the first hour of Friday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Your Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 35:06


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Wilson Alexander and Scott Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 41:53


    Wilson Alexander, The Advocate and Scott Hamilton, 107.5 The Game join the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Michael McCann

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 41:04


    Michael McCann, Sportico, joins the show    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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