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

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    • Dec 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 5,947 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 Dec 8, 2025 33:05


    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: Seth Emerson, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 41:38


    Seth Emerson from the Athletic joins the show to share his thoughts on the CFP bracket. Plus Roman Harper & Cole Cubelic from "Listen & React" stop by to start breaking down some of the CFP matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Alex Scarborough, 247 Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 41:29


    We continue breaking down the CFP bracket with Alex Scarborough from 247 sports, and take your phone calls and get your thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Andy Staples, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 41:50


    Andy Staples joins the show to breakdown the CP Bracket and his thoughts on Notre Dame being left out. And we take your phone calls as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Live from Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 29:09


    Paul wraps up the show by talking to Greg Byrne, Alabama Director of Athletics, Mike Griffith, DawgNation, Nick Kelly, AL.com and Michael Bratton, That SEC Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Live from the SEC Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 40:33


    Paul is joined by Tim Tebow, SEC Nation , Pete Thamel, CFB Insider, Brooks Austin, The Film Guy, Chris Doering & Benjamin Watson, SEC Football         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 40:26


    Paul is joined by Holly Rowe, ESPN, Elizabeth Heiskell, Celebrity Chef and Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Live from Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 40:18


    Paul is joined by Jordan Rodgers, SEC Nation, Roman Harper, SEC Nation, Tyrann Mathieu, Jordan Matthews, Connor Shaw, SEC Legends and Chris Fowler, ESPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Legendary Appearance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 30:01


    Paul wraps up the final hour of the program before he heads to Atlanta for Friday's show at the SEC Championship with some legendary callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Will Stein Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 41:30


    Paul takes a few calls to begin the hour and then welcomes new Kentucky football coach Will Stein to discuss his new position. Plus, more of your calls to round out the hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Amanda Christovich and Kevin Clark Join the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 40:50


    Paul welcomes Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to break down a potential congressional bill that could have impacted college football. Then, Kevin Clark, host of This is Football checks in on the state of the college football playoff rankings. Plus, more of your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: John Talty Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 40:48


    Paul kicks off this Thursday edition with John Talty from CBS Sports to discuss the state of the College Football Playoff rankings and how this championship weekend could affect the SEC's bids. Plus, Paul checks in on his loyal listeners as the SEC Championship nears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Legend Leads it Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 41:12


    Paul welcomes in Legend to start the final hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Call Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 40:44


    Paul and listeners continue to react to CFP Rankings and Coaching Changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Live from Kentucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 40:27


    We hear from Kentucky Football Head Coach Will Stein, at his introductory Press Conference, and then Paul reacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 40:49


    Ralph Russo and Matt Baker of the Athletic join Paul in the first hour of Wednesday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:05


    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: Pat Smith, WJOX 94.5FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 41:25


    Pat Smith from WJOX 94.6 FM stops by to breakdown the Auburn coaching hire of Alex Golesh.. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Chris Vannini, The Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 41:13


    Chris Vannini from the Athletic joins the show to give us more of a vibe from Oxford regarding Lane Kiffin's departure. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Blake Toppmeyer, USA Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 40:48


    Blake Toppmeyer from USA Today joins the show to share his experience reporting on the wild Lane Kiffin situation.. Plus we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Pat Forde, Sports Illustrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 33:58


    Final hour of the show and Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated joins the show to share his thoughts on the Kiffin decision to leave Ole Miss. Plus we take your phone calls and hear your reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Kiffin Presser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 40:53


    We go live to Baton Rouge and hear Lane Kiffin's introductory press conference as LSU's next Head Coach. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Calls on Kiffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 42:34


    We take your phone calls and get your reaction to Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to coach at LSU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Steve Sarkisian, TEX HC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 40:27


    We kick things off on a busy Monday by hearing from Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian who pleads his case for the Longhorns making the CFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Live from Knoxville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 40:24


    Guest Include: Trevor McGee & Alex Sarkis, UT Daily Beacon (TENN Student Newspaper) Michael Bratton, that SEC podcast Chris Doering, SEC Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Live from Knoxville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 40:39


    Guests Include: Tom Hart, SEC Network Cole Cubelic, SEC Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Live from Knoxville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 40:24


    Guests include: Donde Plowman, Tennessee Chancellor Jordan Rodgers, SEC Nation Holly Rowe, ESPN Plus, Paul takes your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Live from Knoxville.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 40:24


    Guests include: Roman Harper & Tim Tebow, SEC Nation Mike Keith, Voice of The Vols Donde Plowman, Tennessee Chancellor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 32:23


    Paul takes your calls and gets ready for thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 40:50


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

    Hour 2: Billy Liucci, TexAgs.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 40:45


    Paul is joined by Billy Liucci, TexAgs.com and takes your calls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Josh Bertaccini, The Real NWA JB Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 40:36


    Paul is joined by Josh Bertaccini, The Real NWA JB Podcast and takes your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 34:26


    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: Molly Harrell, Broyles Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 40:40


    Molly Harrell from the Broyles Foundation stops by to talk about the 30th annual Broyles Award. And we continue taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Brooks Austin, The Film Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 40:43


    We continue taking more of your phone calls regarding Lane Kiffin's situation at Ole Miss. And The Film Guy Brooks Austin joins the show to breakdown more game film for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Riley Green, Country Music Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 40:53


    Country music singer Riley Green stops by the show to kick things off today. Plus we take your calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Callers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 30:43


    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: Nicole Auerbach, NBC Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 40:34


    We continue on with the show as Paul talks to Nicole Auerbach from NBC Sports on the Lane Kiffin situation. And we check in on the ACC with David Hale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Andy Staples, On3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 40:47


    Andy Staples from On3 joins the show and gives us his latest College Football Playoffs predictions. Plus more of your calls on where Lane Kiffin will land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Ross Dellenger, Yahoo Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 40:13


    We kick things off with Ross Dellenger from Yahoo Sports who has the latest on Lane Kiffin's situation and will he leave Ole Miss or stay.. Plus we take your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Live in Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 40:42


    Paul is joined by Candice Storey Lee, Vanderbilt Athletics Director, Jordan Rodgers, SEC Nation, and Michael Bratton, that SEC podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Live from Vandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 41:06


    Paul is joined by Shea Ralph, Vanderbilt WBB Head Coach, Ryan McGee, SEC Nation, Aria Gerson & Gentry Estes, The Tennessean, Henry Oelhafen & Charlie Siegel, The Vanderbilt Hustler (VAN Student Newspaper) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Live in Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 41:19


    Paul is joined by Roman Harper, SEC Nation, Pete Thamel, College GameDay, Clark Lea, Vanderbilt Football Head Coach and Daniel Diermeier, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Caller Take Over Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 30:57


    Paul takes you calls to wrap up the last hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Your Calls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 40:36


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

    Hour 1: Dan Wetzel, ESPN Senior Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 41:11


    Dan Wetzel, ESPN Senior Writer joins the show... PLUS... your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: What's That Cookin' Chef?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 40:49


    Elizabeth Heiskell, Chef/Author joins the show... PLUS. .. your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 4: Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 40:56


    Paul wraps up Wednesday's show with some interesting calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 3: Mike Rodak Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:39


    Mike Rodak of Bama247 joins Paul to begin the second half of Wednesday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 2: Kevin Clark Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:04


    Legend starts off the hour with a spirited call, and Kevin Clark of ESPN Joins the show to react to the latest CFP Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hour 1: Kevin Scarbinsky Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 40:37


    Kevin Scarbinsky of Birmingham News joins Paul to kick off Wednesday's edition of the Paul Finebaum Show. Michael Cauble of WBRZ follows, midway through the Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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