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

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    • May 4, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 6,345 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 May 4, 2026 31:29


    We hear from you on the show about all things CFB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Jake Cimperman, Director & Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 40:22


    Jake Cimperman joins the show to discuss the uphill battle of getting kids into youth sports leagues given the high expense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Kevin Clark, This is Football

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 40:51


    Kevin Clark, Host of 'This is Football' Podcast joins the show to discuss the current landscape of college sports & who should be in charge of running them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 40:43


    Blake Toppmeyer from USA Today joins the show to discuss the Auburn/Alabama Rivalry + what Auburn should expect with Alex Golesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 33:02


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

    Hour 3: Bomani Jones, The Right Time Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 40:27


    Paul is joined by Bomani Jones, The Right Time Podcast as well as Colton Sulley from The Oklahoman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 40:11


    It is a heated day on the Finebaum show and tempers flare as Paul takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Matt Brown, Extra Points

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 40:29


    Paul is joined by Matt Brown from Extra Points Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 33:04


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

    Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Mercury News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 40:39


    Paul is joined by Jon Wilner from the Mercury News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Justin Williams, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 40:31


    Paul is joined by Justin Williams, The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Andy Staples, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 40:40


    Paul is joined by Andy Staples, On3 and John Talty from CBS Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: The Final Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 28:01


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

    Hour 3: Callers and Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 40:43


    Kirby Smart, Georgia Football HC Gene Hallman, President Eventive Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: The Musical Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 41:41


    Guests include: Lance Armstrong, former professional cyclist Riley Green, Country Music Artist Taylor Hicks, Call Paul Singer and American Idol Winner John Jordan, Head of Region Retail Banking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Live from Graystone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 41:59


    Guests include: Chris Malloy ,Ole Miss Golf HC Pete Golding, Ole Miss Football HC Greg Sankey, SEC Commisioner Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Football HC Nick Saban, Former Alabama HC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 31:48


    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: Dan Wetzel, ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 41:14


    ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins the show with more on the Brenden Sorsby, and other problems today with sports gambling in college.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Jesse Simonton, Surrender Cobra Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 41:43


    Jesse Simonton from Surrender Cobra Newsletter joins the show to evaluate the upcoming SEC season. Plus we take more of your phone calls.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Sports Gambling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 41:29


    The big story of the day is of course sports gambling and the problems it can cause.. We hear from Jay Busbee from Yahoo Sports, and Jake Craine from On3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 31:34


    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: Kevin Scarbinsky, Columnist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 41:33


    Columnist Kevin Scarbinsky joins the show to discuss the decline of the Auburn football program. Plus Jordan Ritter Conn on his new book "American Men". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Sam Hutchens, Clarion Ledger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 40:42


    We continue with the show and speak to Sam Hutchens from the Clarion Ledger, who keeps us up to date on everything going on with Lane Kiffin.. Plus we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: NFL Draft Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 40:43


    We kick things off with ESPN's David Hale who helps us recap the NFL draft. Plus Joe Rexode from The Athletic joins the show.. And of course your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Legend Calls In

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 36:00


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

    Hour 3: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 41:02


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

    Hour 2: Bruce Feldman, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 40:45


    Paul is joined by Bruce Feldman from The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Ari Wasserman, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 31:09


    Paul is joined by Ari Wasserman, On3 as well as Fisher Isbell from The Crimson White (ALA Student Newspaper) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: One Legend-ary Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 32:42


    A full hour of your calls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Justin Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 40:31


    Justin Moore, Country Music Singer joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Jake Trotter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 40:16


    Jake Trotter, ESPN, joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Ross Dellenger and Michael Casagrande

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 40:42


    Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports and Michael Casagrande, AL.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 32:37


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

    Hour 3: Mike Elko, Texas A&M Football Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 40:38


    Paul is joined by Mike Elko, Texas A&M Football Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Chris Low, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 40:47


    Paul is joined by Chris Low, On3 as well as Chase Daniel, ESPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Chris Doering, SEC Football Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 40:32


    Paul is joined by Chris Doering, SEC Football Final as well as National Champion Faith Torrez, NCAA Gymnastics Champion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 33:23


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

    Hour 1: Are we looking at another CFP expansion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 42:35


    Heather Dinich, ESPN CFB Writer                 Connor Riley, DawgNation    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 42:20


    Cedric Golden, Austin American-Statesman         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Will Stein, Kentucky Head Coach joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 41:46


    Will Stein, Kentucky Head Coach          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 35:00


    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: Mike Craven, Dave Campbell's TX Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 41:17


    Mike Craven from Dave Campbell's TX Football stops by to give us the latest news and info on the Longhorns. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Brooks Austin, The Film Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 41:05


    The Film Guy Brooks Austin joins the show to talk about what he has seen from some of the spring games this year. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Chris Vannini, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 40:59


    Chris Vannini from The Athletic kicks things off on this Monday show. Plus Peter Rauterkus from AL.com tells us about the Auburn spring game. And we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 33:10


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

    Hour 3: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 39:51


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

    Hour 1: Adam Sparks, Knoxville News Sentinel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 40:22


    Paul is joined by Adam Sparks from the Knoxville News Sentinel and Alyssa Lang, SEC Network Host, stops by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 40:31


    Paul is joined by Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Head Coach and George Stoia III, Sooner Scoop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Your Calls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 44:30


    Paul Finebaum takes your calls on this Thursday edition of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Kirk Bohls Joins the Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 43:25


    Paul Finebaum chats about Texas football with Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle and takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Colton Sulley Joins the Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 44:09


    Paul Finebaum chats all things Oklahoma football with Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman and takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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