KFC Radio: “A Final Goodbye: The Last KFC Radio Ever”

Podcast: KFC Radio (Barstool Sports)
Episode Date: December 23, 2025
Hosts: Kevin Clancy (KFC), John Feitelberg (Feits)
Key Producers: Jackie, Pavs, Nick Hamilton

Overview: The Final Curtain Call

The last ever episode of KFC Radio serves as a heartfelt, hilarious, and reflective sendoff to one of Barstool Sports’ flagship podcasts after 15 years on the air. Hosts Kevin Clancy (KFC) and John Feitelberg (Feits), along with their longtime producers, reminisce about the evolution of the show, its impact on their lives, favorite running jokes, and the existential weirdness of saying goodbye to something that’s shaped a generation of listeners. Packing their signature irreverent humor, offbeat hypotheticals, and honest introspection, the episode is both a roast and a love letter—to the show, to their audience, and to each other.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. What Was KFC Radio, Really?

• The Show About Nothing—and Everything
  • KFC: “It’s the Seinfeld of podcasts… Like, if you talk about everything on your podcast, you talk about nothing on your podcast.” (02:27)
  • Ultimately, the show's “non-niche” identity was both its biggest challenge and defining strength, being “about our lives, but so relatable to so many people.” (03:24)
• Eras, Pivots & Growth
  • They recall the show's numerous format changes, producer swaps, and stylistic shifts, describing “eight distinct eras” across 15 years. (06:32)
  • Feits: “We pivoted a lot… out of pivots!” (07:00)
• Relatability as the Golden Thread
  • KFC emphasizes that relatability—growing, aging, and evolving alongside their audience—remained at the heart of KFC Radio. (08:11)
  • “Relatability ages with you and your audience… We stayed relatable because they were doing that transition.” (08:48)
• Universal Human Experience
  • John: “We’re all the same people… Even down to the little quirky things about how do you go to the bathroom… those dumb things are what fuel humankind.” (04:22)

2. Best Moments, Running Bits & Listener Impact

• Listener Demographics (and Myths)
  • Legendary moment when sales told them that “21% of the audience was black,” which led to endless jokes.
    • John: “You guys got a large black audience at Barstool Sports. Really? Are you sure about that?” (09:43)
• Legacy Voicemails & Hypotheticals
  • The core of KFC Radio’s content were wild, sincere, or ridiculous listener voicemails—“the lifeblood of the show.”
  • Classic hypotheticals: microwave a baby for $10K, can you take over the world with a tank in 1200 AD, and “oldest age you could beat up every one of.” (116:02)
• Ridiculous Yet‘Relatable’ Anecdotes
  • Banter about bathroom habits, “gape gloves,” “banana cigarette breaks,” the saga of “Bookman,” and Jackie’s fin-dom (financial domination) era—these became inside jokes for diehards.
• Notable Early Clips
  • KFC recalls moments like the "Action Bronson fight debate" and the infamous “cum girl” caller—now podcast lore.
    • “We literally fell out of our chairs…” (112:04)

3. Personal Evolution, Chemistry & Teamwork

• Emotional Farewell & Partnership
  • KFC: “It’s a cool thing to be able to do with your family… Not many people get to do something like this with their brother.” (87:00)
  • No behind-the-scenes drama or beef: “I don’t think I’ve ever even been frustrated with you. It’s always just been really easy.” (139:18)
• Producer & Team Appreciation
  • Much gratitude for producers Jackie, Pavs, Nick Hamilton, and all previous staffers, noting how vital new energy and chemistry were, especially in later years.
  • “You both are very passionate and good at what you do… having someone hands-on was so important.” (130:50)
• Outgrowing & Aging with the Show
  • Realness about growing up on the mic, both in life and career.
  • “You could tell me… that it would take months or decades to eat a grocery store and I’d be like, okay.” (120:54)

4. What’s Next? Future Plans

• Feitelberg’s New Path
  • Scene Stealers: Focused on acting/content about acting, with big guests lined up, on the Out of Order network.
    • KFC: “You are about to absolutely hit the ground running with Scene Stealers… you’ve found your lane.” (25:29)
• KFC’s Next Act
  • Plans to expand One Minute Man into a YouTube-focused, long-form vehicle and launch an interview series—a more focused, business-minded approach but keeping the core energy.
    • “I’ve already done it, man. I’m doing it… The most popular thing I’ve ever done is currently happening.” (55:16)
• No “Job” Regrets
  • Both hosts share no real regrets, only minor what-ifs—such as not committing harder to touring or focusing earlier on YouTube—but affirm their pride and gratitude for the journey.
    • Feits: “I haven’t had a job my whole life. How can you have a regret when you don’t have a job?” (129:15)

5. Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If you have two quarterbacks, you have none. If you talk about everything on your podcast, you talk about nothing.” — Kevin Clancy (02:27)
• “I hope sincerely that some of our viewers have died of old age.” — Kevin Clancy (13:05)
• “You got a large black audience at Barstool Sports. Really? Are you sure about that?” — John Clancy (09:43)
• “You [the listeners] were like a third or fourth host at times. They were the fabric of the show.” — Kevin Clancy (141:21)
• “We gave the Internet the blueprint on how to turn negatives into positives. Make your shitty life into content. Laugh about it.” — Kevin Clancy (133:31)
• “I love you guys. I truly love you all very, very much. I mean, the people listening. I mean, the people in this room more than the people listening, to be honest, but it is listeners as well.” — John Clancy (140:41)
• “I haven’t had a job my whole life. Do I have regrets? No, man. I’ve never had a job. How can you have a regret when you don’t have a job?” — John Clancy (129:15)

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Opening Reflection - “How You Feeling?”
  — 00:52–03:24: Immediate meta-debate about the meaning/identity of KFC Radio.
• On Relatability & Growth
  — 07:43–08:57: The “three-legged stool” of content (relatability, information, funniness) and how relatability changed with them and their audience.
• Diversity Demographics Bit
  — 09:20–11:32: Legendary confusion about audience demographics, leading to one of the show’s best-running gags.
• Legacy of Listener Calls & Hypotheticals
  — 116:02–123:30: Lightning round of the show’s most infamous hypotheticals and why they worked.
• Scene Stealers & Next Steps
  — 25:29–28:04: KFC talks up Feitelberg’s new career as scene guy, break-out guests, and predictions for the Out of Order Network.
• Farewell from Former Producers
  — 84:45–87:12: Voicemail from the OG producer, which brings Kevin to tears on the air.
• Banana Cigarette Story, Bookman, ‘Fin-dom’ Era
  — 66:08–82:21: Stories that defined the show’s “regular guy” honesty and humor.
• Final Reflections, Regrets & Thank You
  — 124:10–130:55: Both hosts wrestle with what they might have done differently, but ultimately express deep gratitude, pride, and an easy comfort with how things unfolded.
• Emotional Goodbyes—For Real
  — 140:41–End: Unapologetic tearful thanks to fans and each other.

Tone & Takeaways

• Unfiltered, Self-Deprecating, Affectionate:
  No false heroics—a balance of heartfelt gratitude and characteristic goofball humor. The hosts are just as willing to cry on mic as to crack a gross joke.
• Community Focused:
  Emphasized over and over: the show belonged as much to the audience as it did to them.
  • “They grew up with us, we grew up with them.” (85:33)
• A Love Letter to Honest Conversation:
  The hosts and producers express that it was the freedom to be real—about relationships, success, embarrassment, even addiction or grief—that kept them (and their audience) coming back.
• No Regrets, Just Gratitude:
  In the end, it wasn’t the biggest guests or the best-run business that made the show special. It was the ability to joke about the worst in life, share the best, and know someone on the other end was with them for the ride.

Final Words

“I love you guys. I truly love you all… The people in this room more than the people listening, to be honest, but it is listeners as well.”
—John Clancy (140:41)

“Thank you guys. That feeling is mutual. It was fun. It was a great ride.”
—Kevin Clancy (138:08)

For longtime Stoolies and new listeners alike, this last episode is both a nostalgic celebration and a fitting, humble close to an era in internet radio.