The Paul Finebaum Show
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The four-hour daily program, simulcast on ESPN Radio, showcases Finebaum's compelling opinions and deep knowledge of the SEC, as well as his interactions with his passionate callers - many of whom have followed him for years. The show airs live from SEC Network's Charlotte studios Monday-Thursday and from each SEC Nation site for #FinebaumFriday throughout the season.
About Paul Finebaum
After graduating from the University of Tennessee, Finebaum found his way to Birmingham in 1980 and became an award-winning columnist and investigative reporter for the Birmingham Post-Herald and later the Mobile Press-Register. In 2001, he launched the Paul Finebaum Radio Network and quickly became the leading voice on college football in the South. The Tennessean named him one of the SEC's top power brokers (2002), the Orlando Sentinel named him one of the SEC's 10 most powerful people (2009) and the Wall Street Journal called him "The Oprah Winfrey of College Sports."
As the host of The Paul Finebaum Show, Finebaum is known for his ability to tap into the deep-seated emotions college sports fans have for their teams. As both moderator and provocateur, Finebaum has curated a forum for passionate discussion and debate across the spectrum of college sports while amassing an audience of millions nationwide.
The Paul Finebaum Show Videos
1:02Williams talks SEC, says Texas is officially back
2:27LSU's Daniels on Heisman: 'It's just life-changing'
3:46LSU's Daniels 'gave college football everything I had'
2:56Sankey explains urgency for collegiate athletics policy
2:53Harper, Bailey credit Smart for UGA's winning culture
3:14Tebow says SEC Championship is 'always the No. 1 goal'
3:42Arnold talks conference title game, No. 4 Bama in CFP
3:14Sankey: 12-team CFP will be 'incredibly compelling'
2:09Lattimore on how he found hope in South Carolina fans
2:52MS State's Lebby: 'Our people are excited'
1:59Kelly explains how LSU is building for title contention
2:07Cubelic talks UGA's driving power against Georgia Tech
2:54Rodgers questions Auburn's chances in Iron Bowl
2:56Auburn always has Alabama's attention at Jordan-Hare
2:07Breakdown of FSU-UF comes down to battle of QB backups
1:30Campbell says history is important in Bama vs. Auburn
1:38Auburn's Cohen on NIL: 'Heading down a dangerous road'
3:03Freeze on relationship with Saban, Auburn's rebuild
1:12Bullard shares encouragement ahead of Thanksgiving
3:53Mizzou's Drinkwitz on Arkansas: 'It's a huge rivalry'
1:04Kelly: Daniels is Heisman and 'it's not even close'
2:20Booker talks Bama O-line, QB Milroe, Iron Bowl and more
3:11Doering speaks on college football coaching carousel
3:11UT's Wright: Mizzou plays with 'hair on fire' energy
2:26Kelly aims to challenge No. 14 LSU in postseason
1:27Davis says Saban has Bama poised to make a run at UGA
2:12Coach Yo vs. Kiffin: Who's better on social media?
2:32Coach Yo says Rebels draw energy from Oxford community
1:37Doering believes No. 8 Bama can shut down No. 14 LSU
2:12Rebels' Dr. Boyce reminisces on his coaching days
3:01Aggies at Rebels could come down to physicality at QB
2:08Rodgers on magnitude surrounding Mizzou at Georgia
1:18Rebels DE Johnson jokes about Kiffin's offensive bias
2:44Kelly talks Bama's preparation, relationship with Saban
2:09Jordan on how 'This Is How We Do It' impacted sports
1:53AD Brooks on UGA's intentional approach, SEC schedule
1:18Cubelic lists dangerous components of Rebels roster
1:20Kentucky looks to turn it around at home vs. Tennessee
1:53Harper on Georgia-Florida: 'It's a party out here'
2:35Kelly: LSU's camaraderie vs. Army, preparation for Bama
2:45OL Booker praises QB Milroe, No. 11 Bama's chemistry
2:48Cubelic: Vols' D-Line will create problems for Alabama
2:33Kelly says LSU keeps taking steps in right direction
2:17Loser of Aggies vs. No. 19 Vols will be behind 8-ball
4:02Luginbill raves on No. 11 Bama QB Milroe's progression
2:16Aggies face No. 19 Vols with both teams at crossroads
4:30Finebaum reminisces on viral casket entry in Knoxville
2:25Chancellor Plowman discusses Vols' athletic success
3:03Vols' Frerking: 'Loudest stadium in college football'
0:57Gamecocks vs. UF will strongly impact bowl eligibility
3:59UT's Rackham Watt on accelerated growth of volleyball
2:48No. 11 Bama the favorite, but not a lock, in SEC West
1:19No. 19 Tennessee's offense, defense still evolving
2:37Kelly: LSU is showing many signs of improvement
1:51Smart explains how Georgia carries Muhammad Ali energy
1:27Doering: 'Underrated' Mizzou will snag win over LSU
1:47No. 11 Bama is finally overcoming early identity crisis
2:51Morehead proud UGA is academic, athletic powerhouse
1:54Harper equates No. 1 UGA to heavyweight boxing champion
2:23Sankey prepares to attend OU vs. Texas, Bama vs. Aggies
2:35Stinchcomb details No. 1 UGA's staggering statistics
2:49LSU's Kelly heaps praise on Drinkwitz, Missouri
1:07Doering favors Texas A&M in Week 5 vs. Arkansas
2:19Stoops feels good about UK's development, preparation
1:19Rodgers: Ole Miss has strayed from its bread and butter
2:23Vols have many concerns looming vs. South Carolina
2:50UK's Elzy still credits Summit for keeping her calm
1:36Kentucky's Barnhart: 'We equip people to launch people'
1:45How SEC West contenders LSU, Ole Miss stack up
3:39Stinchcomb looks forward to UK's playmakers vs. Gators
3:04No. 22 UF's Mertz on 'warrior mentality' vs. UK
3:18Interim president compares Aggies roots, military past
2:50Williams talks build up to Aggies basketball season
2:15Aggies AD Bjork, Schlossnagle weigh in on SEC expansion
1:08Doering proclaims 'the Swamp is back!'
1:52McGee reevaluates Vols season after loss in Swamp
3:23Tebow, Harper concur with Tide's choice of QB Milroe
1:19Defense will be key in Auburn vs. Texas A&M
2:24Aggies' Taylor discusses competitive nature of SEC
1:55Former Rebels QB Kelly: Never count out a Saban team
1:15Lang shouts out Mizzou fanbase for sideline assistance
2:14Leary defines role as UK's distributor, caliber of SEC
1:09MS State President Keenum praises SEC Network's success
1:27Miss. State's Purcell discusses undeniable 'spirit' of SEC
2:38Arnett on MS State's planning for LSU, Rogers' guidance
2:22Buchner gives No. 10 Bama 'higher floor' than Milroe
2:30MS State AD Selmon emphasizes enthusiasm for home game
1:55New look for Vols offense not what most anticipated
1:49Will No. 3 Alabama's offense prevail vs. No. 11 Texas?
1:05Is Bama still on UGA's mind as the team to beat?
3:39Size will matter in Bama vs. Texas battle of trenches
2:27No. 3 Bama vs. No. 11 Texas is 'what CFB is all about'
2:02Oats will continue Bama's run as a top SEC team
2:35Sampson explains choice of UT despite Baton Rouge roots
2:46MS State's Marks shares appreciation for devoted family
1:37WR Harris on choosing Ole Miss, Top-25 matchup and more
2:50Auburn's Freeze lists concerns of traveling to face Cal
1:50Doering breaks down worries, signs of hope for Florida
2:59No. 5 LSU vs. No. 8 FSU carries storylines aplenty
2:34Tennessee's Plowman discusses complexity of NIL
1:44Frerkring: It's a 'special time' to be student-athlete
3:16Sankey explains root of decision-making for the SEC
2:35Cubelic talks Milroe, Alabama's QB situation for Week 1
3:32Spikes explains vital Week 1 mentality for SEC players
2:39Duncan lobbies for more coverage of No. 1 Georgia
1:13Beck is the Smart choice at QB for No. 1 Georgia
2:30Davis defends not picking UGA at No. 1 in AP Poll
2:17Siler details Florida's transition from Leak to Tebow
1:23Sheppard says Vandy has unique approach that's working
1:37Auburn names starting QB, but likely will play two
3:36No. 1 Georgia's toughest foe for now is Georgia
2:55It's time to narrow down key factors in Bama QB battle
1:50Stinchcomb doubles down on AP Poll irrelevancy
2:46Hogs' Paul Jr. clarifies lineage, sisters' influence
2:40Harper breaks down all things for "Nick's" Alabama
0:58Cubelic: New UK QB Leary could be better than Levis
2:10Cubelic sees SEC West as 'super fun and competitive'
2:23Paul Jr. says Arkansas fans deserve winning season
1:08Cubelic bullish on Auburn football outlook
2:04WR McConkey believes in QB Beck, UGA's relentlessness
2:28Spikes shares first impression of Finebaum from college
1:56Transfer QB Leary hypes up UK culture, Coen's insight
2:05Sankey on expanded CFP: 'Circumstances have changed'
1:47Sankey remains pleased with SEC geographical footprint
3:04Sankey says SEC is 'in enormously healthy place'
2:38Stinchcomb questions the validity of preseason poll
2:19Joyner's 'why' has drastically changed with fatherhood
1:58UF's Boone praises Napier, talks positive affirmations
2:13Williams says his team set standard for Vols basketball
1:31Sankey discusses mental health conversations in SEC
3:01Saban on this year's 'rat poison,' defensive toughness
2:27Kentucky's Stoops opens up about major readjustments
3:28Finebaum reminisces about the birth of SEC Media Days
2:29Mizzou's Drinkwitz talks starter retention, QB options
2:22Drinkwitz expounds on new priority as Mizzou's CEO
4:01Barkley, Smart discuss Georgia's culture behind success
3:09Freeze explains being comfortable in the uncomfortable
4:02SEC on the cutting edge of mental health awareness
2:54Paolantonio says signs point to Young being pick No. 1
2:45Where will SEC QBs land in first round of NFL draft?
2:38Branch talks NFL future, reflects on career at Alabama
3:34Bama's Young seems solidified as top pick in NFL draft
1:40Kimes names QB Richardson's most 'alluring' talents
2:38Kelly: LSU's 2022 success is helping build for future
2:01UF's Thomas cherishes continued growth of gymnastics
3:10Forbes: MS State's Arnett will demand perfection
3:09Kiffin confident heading into Ole Miss spring game
2:38Pittman reflects on 2022, optimistic for Hogs' future
2:18Gators may have to rely on RBs to improve on offense
2:32Doering says Auburn QB battle has long way to go
3:06Freeze explains how Auburn plans to succeed in the SEC
3:06Lea describes his vision for Vanderbilt's future
2:26Sorensen says Hokies' experience will challenge LSU
3:31How will Boston, Gamecocks slow down Iowa's Clark?
4:14Tannenbaum rates Bama's Young at top of NFL QB class
1:10Dinich says Saban, Bama fans rightly looking for more
4:16Mulkey describes how each LSU player is a strong asset
2:06UK's Stoops: Levis will be in a great situation in NFL
3:50Country singer Moore on Hogs pride, other hot topics
3:41Coach Yo explains Rebels' confidence, 'surreal' journey
2:45Golden frames Florida's mentality, 'one game at a time'
2:22Stackhouse says adversity set Vandy on path to success
3:15Pearl explains his expectations for Auburn
3:05Barnes details preparing Tennessee for SEC Tournament
3:14Tennessee legend DeMoss details Summitt's impact
1:53Staley describes how South Carolina 'savors the moment'
3:29Burton recalls Philly Special as Eagles eye Super Bowl
2:21Sankey leaning toward single division for SEC football
1:41Texas, Oklahoma expansion brings special culture to SEC
3:43Sankey excited for certainty with Texas, OU timeline
2:57Hurts Sr. reflects on lessons learned by son as Bama QB
2:57UK's Issel reveres Southern Hoops, LSU's 'Pistol Pete'
1:31Castleton: Golden's positivity radiates amongst Gators
2:16MS State's Arnett reveals recruiting tactic, QB options
2:34Southern Hoops director gives behind the scenes intel
3:24Carter remembers recruiting experience with Summitt
2:02UT's Harper describes Summitt as mentor and trailblazer
3:25Harper approaches UT vs. UConn as exciting opportunity
2:22Cubelic believes Freeze is off to great start in Auburn
3:11What will tip the scale in Tide's search for OC?
3:31Why UGA's 2023 schedule looks lighter than normal
2:20Stinchcomb says Georgia will need to contain TCU QB
4:39Duncan rethinks her position on Georgia's Bennett
1:46Beamer details impact of Gamecocks wins vs. UT, Clemson
2:23LSU's Kelly addresses effects of NIL, transfer portal
3:05Napier gives insight on UF's Signing Day success
2:43MS State's Keenum highlights Leach's 'national persona'
2:24Sankey speaks on Leach's impact across many communities
2:23Cohen lauds Leach for empowering through relationships
1:07Witten praises Heupel's rapid success with Volunteers
2:21Sankey: Conference championship games remain important
2:04Hot Take: LSU thrives as underdog, UGA dependent on QB
2:07Auburn's Freeze revisits past success vs. Bama's Saban
2:43Can Milton complete intermediate passes vs. Vandy?
2:13Tebow, Harper commend Williams for empowering Auburn
3:32Beamer breaks down Gamecocks' progress, bright future
2:47How does Williams fare for Auburn head-coaching job?
2:08Boyce celebrates Rebels athletes' success in classroom
1:34No. 11 Ole Miss' Kiffin explains intimidation of Bama
2:02UGA's Smart highlights defensive battle in UT matchup
2:17Munford believes Guinness cornhole history will be made
2:12Donnan praises Smart's commitment to Georgia
3:07No. 10 LSU's Kelly admires Saban's ability to adapt
3:08UT's Young reveals unconventional recruiting experience
2:20Harper builds ultimate SEC football coaching staff
2:15Rodgers says Kentucky must halt Vols' explosive plays
3:10Has UGA vs. UF lost its competitive edge?