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The Paul Finebaum Show

Podcast · www.espn.com/podcenter · US · EN
Hosted by Paul Finebaum

The Paul Finebaum Show, hosted by Paul Finebaum and produced by ESPN Radio, covers the Southeastern Conference and college football through daily talk and caller segments. The feed lists 200 episodes, with updates close to daily and typical episodes running about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Paul Finebaum Show

Daily SEC college football talk from an ESPN Radio staple

  • Feed shows 200 episodes and daily updates from a show listed since 2013
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,327 ratings averaging 3.3 stars
  • Episodes run about 40 minutes with live caller segments and guest reporters
Best forregional sports and fan brandsticketing, hospitality and merchandise campaigns
Watch forApple rating average of 3.3 stars is mixed, and the show is an ESPN Radio property so network approval may apply.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
News and Politics10%
Business5%
Formats
call-in show, interview, co-hosted discussion
Tone
opinionated, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,327 maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 per episode), supported by daily updates, a 13-year-old show, ESPN network origin, and high Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich SEC teams are rising or falling this seasonWhat do reporters know about coaching changes and recruitingHow do the latest games and rankings change the conference race
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
🇨🇦 Canada2%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
ESPN
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by ESPN Radio and the feed carries no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover football coaches, reporters and callers with no explicit flag; the feed is marked non-explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Hour 4: More from Rocky Top2026-10-1629 min
Hour 3: Donde Plowman, Tennessee Chancellor2026-10-1640 min
Hour 2: Tim Tebow, SEC Network2026-10-1641 min
Hour 1: Live from Knoxville2026-10-1640 min
Hour 4: Callers2026-10-1541 min
Hour 3: Callers2026-10-1540 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.

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

The Paul Finebaum Show is a daily college football talk program focused on the Southeastern Conference, hosted by Paul Finebaum and produced by ESPN Radio. The feed lists 200 episodes with updates close to daily, and the median episode runs about 41 minutes. The show's website page on espn.com and the Apple Podcasts listing describe the show as a source of opinion and analysis on SEC football.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,327 ratings with an average of 3.3 stars, and the listing has been active since August 2013. Audience figures are estimates: based on rating volume, the show likely reaches roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing male and United States-based. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so brand exposure has not been established.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on that download range. The show suits regional sports, hospitality and fan merchandise brands that want to reach SEC football fans.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Paul Finebaum Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Paul Finebaum Show

How much does The Paul Finebaum Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The Paul Finebaum Show about?

The show is a daily college football talk program focused on the Southeastern Conference, featuring host Paul Finebaum, guest reporters and caller segments. Episodes run about 40 minutes.

How do I contact The Paul Finebaum Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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