The Paul Finebaum Show
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
- 1:45
How SEC West contenders LSU, Ole Miss stack up
- 3:39
Stinchcomb looks forward to UK's playmakers vs. Gators
- 3:04
No. 22 UF's Mertz on 'warrior mentality' vs. UK
- 3:18
Interim president compares Aggies roots, military past
- 2:50
Williams talks build up to Aggies basketball season
- 2:15
Aggies AD Bjork, Schlossnagle weigh in on SEC expansion
- 1:08
Doering proclaims 'the Swamp is back!'
- 1:52
McGee reevaluates Vols season after loss in Swamp
- 3:23
Tebow, Harper concur with Tide's choice of QB Milroe
- 1:19
Defense will be key in Auburn vs. Texas A&M
- 2:24
Aggies' Taylor discusses competitive nature of SEC
- 1:55
Former Rebels QB Kelly: Never count out a Saban team
- 1:15
Lang shouts out Mizzou fanbase for sideline assistance
- 2:14
Leary defines role as UK's distributor, caliber of SEC
- 1:09
MS State President Keenum praises SEC Network's success
- 1:27
Miss. State's Purcell discusses undeniable 'spirit' of SEC
- 2:38
Arnett on MS State's planning for LSU, Rogers' guidance
- 2:22
Buchner gives No. 10 Bama 'higher floor' than Milroe
- 2:30
MS State AD Selmon emphasizes enthusiasm for home game
- 1:55
New look for Vols offense not what most anticipated
- 1:49
Will No. 3 Alabama's offense prevail vs. No. 11 Texas?
- 1:05
Is Bama still on UGA's mind as the team to beat?
- 3:39
Size will matter in Bama vs. Texas battle of trenches
- 2:27
No. 3 Bama vs. No. 11 Texas is 'what CFB is all about'
- 2:02
Oats will continue Bama's run as a top SEC team
- 2:35
Sampson explains choice of UT despite Baton Rouge roots
- 2:46
MS State's Marks shares appreciation for devoted family
- 1:37
WR Harris on choosing Ole Miss, Top-25 matchup and more
- 2:50
Auburn's Freeze lists concerns of traveling to face Cal
- 1:50
Doering breaks down worries, signs of hope for Florida
- 2:59
No. 5 LSU vs. No. 8 FSU carries storylines aplenty
- 2:34
Tennessee's Plowman discusses complexity of NIL
- 1:44
Frerkring: It's a 'special time' to be student-athlete
- 3:16
Sankey explains root of decision-making for the SEC
- 2:35
Cubelic talks Milroe, Alabama's QB situation for Week 1
- 3:32
Spikes explains vital Week 1 mentality for SEC players
- 2:39
Duncan lobbies for more coverage of No. 1 Georgia
- 1:13
Beck is the Smart choice at QB for No. 1 Georgia
- 2:30
Davis defends not picking UGA at No. 1 in AP Poll
- 2:17
Siler details Florida's transition from Leak to Tebow
- 1:23
Sheppard says Vandy has unique approach that's working
- 1:37
Auburn names starting QB, but likely will play two
- 3:36
No. 1 Georgia's toughest foe for now is Georgia
- 2:55
It's time to narrow down key factors in Bama QB battle
- 1:50
Stinchcomb doubles down on AP Poll irrelevancy
- 2:46
Hogs' Paul Jr. clarifies lineage, sisters' influence
- 2:40
Harper breaks down all things for "Nick's" Alabama
- 0:58
Cubelic: New UK QB Leary could be better than Levis
- 2:10
Cubelic sees SEC West as 'super fun and competitive'
- 2:23
Paul Jr. says Arkansas fans deserve winning season
- 1:08
Cubelic bullish on Auburn football outlook
- 2:04
WR McConkey believes in QB Beck, UGA's relentlessness
- 2:28
Spikes shares first impression of Finebaum from college
- 1:56
Transfer QB Leary hypes up UK culture, Coen's insight
- 2:05
Sankey on expanded CFP: 'Circumstances have changed'
- 1:47
Sankey remains pleased with SEC geographical footprint
- 3:04
Sankey says SEC is 'in enormously healthy place'
- 2:38
Stinchcomb questions the validity of preseason poll
- 2:19
Joyner's 'why' has drastically changed with fatherhood
- 1:58
UF's Boone praises Napier, talks positive affirmations
- 2:13
Williams says his team set standard for Vols basketball
- 1:31
Sankey discusses mental health conversations in SEC
- 3:01
Saban on this year's 'rat poison,' defensive toughness
- 2:27
Kentucky's Stoops opens up about major readjustments
- 3:28
Finebaum reminisces about the birth of SEC Media Days
- 2:29
Mizzou's Drinkwitz talks starter retention, QB options
- 2:22
Drinkwitz expounds on new priority as Mizzou's CEO
- 4:01
Barkley, Smart discuss Georgia's culture behind success
- 3:09
Freeze explains being comfortable in the uncomfortable
- 4:02
SEC on the cutting edge of mental health awareness
- 2:54
Paolantonio says signs point to Young being pick No. 1
- 2:45
Where will SEC QBs land in first round of NFL draft?
- 2:38
Branch talks NFL future, reflects on career at Alabama
- 3:34
Bama's Young seems solidified as top pick in NFL draft
- 1:40
Kimes names QB Richardson's most 'alluring' talents
- 2:38
Kelly: LSU's 2022 success is helping build for future
- 2:01
UF's Thomas cherishes continued growth of gymnastics
- 3:10
Forbes: MS State's Arnett will demand perfection
- 3:09
Kiffin confident heading into Ole Miss spring game
- 2:38
Pittman reflects on 2022, optimistic for Hogs' future
- 2:18
Gators may have to rely on RBs to improve on offense
- 2:32
Doering says Auburn QB battle has long way to go
- 3:06
Freeze explains how Auburn plans to succeed in the SEC
- 3:06
Lea describes his vision for Vanderbilt's future
- 2:26
Sorensen says Hokies' experience will challenge LSU
- 3:31
How will Boston, Gamecocks slow down Iowa's Clark?
- 4:14
Tannenbaum rates Bama's Young at top of NFL QB class
- 1:10
Dinich says Saban, Bama fans rightly looking for more
- 4:16
Mulkey describes how each LSU player is a strong asset
- 2:06
UK's Stoops: Levis will be in a great situation in NFL
- 3:50
Country singer Moore on Hogs pride, other hot topics
- 3:41
Coach Yo explains Rebels' confidence, 'surreal' journey
- 2:45
Golden frames Florida's mentality, 'one game at a time'
- 2:22
Stackhouse says adversity set Vandy on path to success
- 3:15
Pearl explains his expectations for Auburn
- 3:05
Barnes details preparing Tennessee for SEC Tournament
- 3:14
Tennessee legend DeMoss details Summitt's impact
- 1:53
Staley describes how South Carolina 'savors the moment'
- 3:29
Burton recalls Philly Special as Eagles eye Super Bowl
- 2:21
Sankey leaning toward single division for SEC football
- 1:41
Texas, Oklahoma expansion brings special culture to SEC
- 3:43
Sankey excited for certainty with Texas, OU timeline
- 2:57
Hurts Sr. reflects on lessons learned by son as Bama QB
- 2:57
UK's Issel reveres Southern Hoops, LSU's 'Pistol Pete'
- 1:31
Castleton: Golden's positivity radiates amongst Gators
- 2:16
MS State's Arnett reveals recruiting tactic, QB options
- 2:34
Southern Hoops director gives behind the scenes intel
- 3:24
Carter remembers recruiting experience with Summitt
- 2:02
UT's Harper describes Summitt as mentor and trailblazer
- 3:25
Harper approaches UT vs. UConn as exciting opportunity
- 2:22
Cubelic believes Freeze is off to great start in Auburn
- 3:11
What will tip the scale in Tide's search for OC?
- 3:31
Why UGA's 2023 schedule looks lighter than normal
- 2:20
Stinchcomb says Georgia will need to contain TCU QB
- 4:39
Duncan rethinks her position on Georgia's Bennett
- 1:46
Beamer details impact of Gamecocks wins vs. UT, Clemson
- 2:23
LSU's Kelly addresses effects of NIL, transfer portal
- 3:05
Napier gives insight on UF's Signing Day success
- 2:43
MS State's Keenum highlights Leach's 'national persona'
- 2:24
Sankey speaks on Leach's impact across many communities
- 2:23
Cohen lauds Leach for empowering through relationships
- 1:07
Witten praises Heupel's rapid success with Volunteers
- 2:21
Sankey: Conference championship games remain important
- 2:04
Hot Take: LSU thrives as underdog, UGA dependent on QB
- 2:07
Auburn's Freeze revisits past success vs. Bama's Saban
- 2:43
Can Milton complete intermediate passes vs. Vandy?
- 2:13
Tebow, Harper commend Williams for empowering Auburn
- 3:32
Beamer breaks down Gamecocks' progress, bright future
- 2:47
How does Williams fare for Auburn head-coaching job?
- 2:08
Boyce celebrates Rebels athletes' success in classroom
- 1:34
No. 11 Ole Miss' Kiffin explains intimidation of Bama
- 2:02
UGA's Smart highlights defensive battle in UT matchup
- 2:17
Munford believes Guinness cornhole history will be made
- 2:12
Donnan praises Smart's commitment to Georgia
- 3:07
No. 10 LSU's Kelly admires Saban's ability to adapt
- 3:08
UT's Young reveals unconventional recruiting experience
- 2:20
Harper builds ultimate SEC football coaching staff
- 2:15
Rodgers says Kentucky must halt Vols' explosive plays
- 3:10
Has UGA vs. UF lost its competitive edge?
- 2:36
Beamer says Gamecocks becoming ranked is a big step
- 2:23
Woodward explains what draws coaches to LSU
- 3:45
Plowman says UT is on the rise and making alumni proud
- 1:38
Barnes, Harper detail electric atmosphere at Tennessee
- 2:37
Vols' Frerking discusses ebbs and flows of Bama rivalry
- 2:25
Anderson says Bama will be ready for Hooker, UT crowd
- 2:00
Mississippi State president gives CFP expansion update
- 3:03
What can we expect to see from Alabama QB Young?
- 3:18
MS State's Jans admits the intimidation of the SEC
- 1:56
MS State's Leach explains how he cultivates QBs
- 1:16
MS State is trending with toughness 'in the trenches'
- 2:08
Stinchcomb says LSU will be a real test for Tennessee
- 3:02
Is Bama's Milroe the best option if Young is not 100%?
- 2:49
Kelly knows LSU needs more than grit to beat No. 8 UT
- 1:53
Ole Miss AD Carter says Kiffin brings 'pop and sizzle'
- 1:12
Razorbacks may have the tools to take on Bama's Young
- 1:30
Is UK's Levis a better NFL prospect than Bama's Young?
- 1:48
No. 14 Rebels' Kiffin talks QB comparisons vs. No. 7 UK
- 1:50
Rebels' McPhee-McCuin, Davis excited for hoops season
- 2:25
Tennessee Orange singer finds her way back to UGA roots
- 2:03
Hooker discusses transfer to UT, his father's impact
- 1:57
McElroy says Hogs need Jefferson at his best vs. Bama
- 2:20
UK's Levis dives into his relationships with SEC QBs
- 2:55
UK's Levis on importance of Rodriguez Jr.'s return
- 1:52
Pittman says Jerry Jones' influence runs deep with Hogs
- 3:36
Cook calls Mizzou QB role a dream come true
- 1:52
LSU's Daniel on Southern California players in SEC
- 3:35
Auburn's Pearl talks takeaways after trip to Israel