Hour 4: Callers

Summary

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The Paul Finebaum Show

Host: Paul Finebaum
Podcast: ESPN, College Football
Episode: Hour 4: Callers
Date: August 10, 2026

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Episode Overview

The fourth hour of The Paul Finebaum Show dives into the vibrant world of SEC and college football through an unfiltered, lively series of callers. Paul fields a wide array of topics—from haircuts and playful personal roasts to serious debates about legacy coaches, program expectations, playoff expansion, and the unique personalities of the show’s regular fans. The hour is a blend of laughs, nostalgia, sharp sports insight, and plenty of SEC pride—showcasing why Finebaum’s caller-driven format makes for must-listen sports radio.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Haircuts, Humor, and SEC Barbershop Banter

(00:41 – 02:08)

• The hour starts light-heartedly, with callers ribbing Paul about his famously receding hairline and the quick-and-cheap haircuts he gets.
  • Paul jokes: “I get my haircut whether I really want to or not. And it's about five minutes. I don't even know what they charge. Whatever it is, it's too much.” (01:09)
  • Advice for thinning-hair listeners: “Let your wife clip you.”
• This segues into gentle teasing and camaraderie among regular callers before diving into sports talk.

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2. Callers’ Rivalries & Roasting (“Back in high school again”)

(02:16 – 03:28)

• Callers launch into personal jibes and playful insults, especially targeting each other by nicknames (“Tinky Winky from South Carolina”) and referencing ongoing show inside jokes.
  • Memorable moment: “We're back in high school again, aren't we?” (03:28) — Paul, after a spirited, comically juvenile rant by a caller.

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3. Pathways in Life & Coaching: Mario Cristobal in Focus

(03:34 – 06:44)

• Brad from Macon asks Paul about his college career pivot and passion for new ventures.
  • Paul reflects: “I thought law was going to be my future. I got sidetracked on the way to that… I'm a sucker for any new idea.” (04:37)
• Discussion shifts to head coach Mario Cristobal’s evolution and success at Miami.
  • Brad: “Building something from nothing and just the hard work…I respect that a lot.” (05:27)
  • Paul: “He's been frustrating to be a fan of…he finally hit the right switch, and I give him credit for that.” (06:44)

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4. The Colorful World of Finebaum Callers

(07:21 – 08:31; 25:39 – 27:49; 29:04 – 30:03)

• A segment laments the absence of some of the show’s most flamboyant callers, with Brad and AJ urging them to return for the sake of entertainment.
• AJ playfully calls out various teams and callers using geographic wordplay:
  • “Auburn's headed north. Alabama's headed south... Mississippi State—you ain't even going to see the light of day.” (24:22)
  • “Long, your calls have been going south for so long, I don't know if you'll ever find the light of day anymore.” (25:39)
• John from St. Louis fires back, defending his own show presence and calling out others (“Your program is totally f. An F. You, You.” 27:11)
• Expired celebrates caller interaction, especially loving John’s return: “That's the way to bring the coffee. That's the way, John, you crazy slimy octopus.” (29:09)

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5. Coaching Legacies: Saban, DeBoer, & Inheriting Teams

(14:07 – 20:09)

• Kevin presents a deep dive on coaching transitions:
  • Argues that Les Miles only reaped the benefits of Saban’s recruits, granting Saban indirect credit for an eighth national title.
  • On DeBoer: “I'm not on the, on the DeBoer train yet…He probably would have won more games in the Pac-12…If Alabama doesn't have a run game this year, he's probably going to be looking for a job smiling with his $80 million.” (16:18)
• Paul largely agrees: “He almost screwed it up… barely got into the championship game…As far as DeBoer…right now it still feels a little bit awkward.” (18:02)

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6. Playoff Debates: 12 Teams vs. 24

(18:37 – 20:09)

• Discussion swirls around college football playoff expansion.
  • Kevin: “The 12 team playoff is screwed up enough. We don't need 24 teams…Tulane and James Madison…It's just a participation trophy game.” (18:37)
• Paul validates the concern over “watered down” playoff fields.

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7. SEC Stereotypes, Rivalries with Big Ten, and Abbreviations

(14:24 – 16:10)

• Kevin humorously addresses a prior Big Ten caller criticizing how SEC is abbreviated, referencing compass directions and the academic “rivalry” between conferences.
  • "SEC is an abbreviation, not a spelling…If the Big Ten would raise their reading level to get into their universities above a 4k, they might know how to spell…" (15:42)

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8. Lighter Notes: Side Chats on Phantom of the Opera & Callers’ Traditions

(20:17 – 29:00)

• John (from Louisville/North Hollywood) and Paul bond over seeing “Phantom of the Opera” in various cities.
  • John: “Maybe the best Phantom I’ve seen over the last 30 years…” (20:17)
  • Paul: “I have seen Phantom in London and on Broadway.” (20:35)
• Other callers share similar cultural experiences and family traditions around the show.

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9. On Haynes King & Changing Perceptions

(30:20 – 31:10)

• Hunter calls to spotlight Georgia Tech QB Haynes King, arguing he deserves more respect after his Hall of Fame game performance and college career.
  • “That kid deserves more respect from the college community and the NFL community.” (30:38)
• Paul affirms King’s growth and potential despite an injury setback.

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10. Caller Rusty on Eating Crow and Geography Lessons

(31:30 – 32:39)

• Rusty admits being wrong about Indiana last season, points out the folly of callers giving geography/sports lessons, and takes shots at AJ.
  • “The dude probably can't find Walmart without Google Maps…He doesn't even know anything about his own team.” (31:34)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Paul Finebaum (haircut advice):
  “Let your wife clip you. How about that, Tyler?” (01:44)

• Caller Brian (on show rivalries):
  “You just made the biggest mistake, Kinky Winky from South Carolina…at least I talk sports.” (02:30)

• Paul Finebaum (on changing career paths):
  “I'm a sucker for any new idea…always trying to find the Holy Grail.” (04:37)

• Kevin (on Saban and Les Miles):
  “For me, Nick Saban has eight national championships because Les Miles just held the trophy up. That was Nick Saban's team.” (16:19)

• Kevin (playoff expansion):
  “The 12 team playoff is screwed up enough. We don't need 24 teams because look what happened. Tulane and James Madison…it's just a participation trophy game.” (18:37)

• AJ (geography and SEC roast):
  “Auburn's headed north. Alabama's headed south... Tennessee is going east and west. You've never heard of north or south Tennessee.” (24:22)

• Rusty (eating crow):
  “Last year I called you and I freaking blasted Indiana fans. Well, guess what? I'm eating crow. I was totally wrong. Just like AJ is totally wrong. He doesn't know anything about any of these teams.” (31:34)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:41 – 02:08]: Haircut banter, receding hairlines
• [02:16 – 03:28]: Rival caller roasts ("Back in high school again")
• [03:34 – 06:44]: Paul’s college career journey & discussion on Mario Cristobal
• [14:24 – 20:09]: SEC vs. Big Ten, coaching transitions, Saban’s legacy, 12 vs. 24-team playoff debate
• [24:03 – 27:49]: Geographic jokes, caller rivalries explode (AJ vs. John, etc.)
• [29:04 – 30:03]: Callers praise/roast each other—classic Finebaum show
• [30:20 – 31:10]: Haynes King’s respect & college redemption
• [31:30 – 32:39]: Rusty’s crow-eating and final shots at SEC caller banter

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Overall Tone & Takeaways

This episode captures the signature energy of The Paul Finebaum Show: unscripted, unapologetic, and deeply woven into SEC culture and rivalries. Paul’s deft handling of both rowdy and insightful callers keeps things on track, while the regulars deliver a mix of sharp opinions, old-school locker room humor, and genuine passion for college football.

Whether you tune in for the sports talk, the SEC heat, or the colorful cast of characters, this hour delivers the full Finebaum experience.

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Transcript

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The pride, passion and pageantry of college football lives here. This is the Paul Feinbaum show, our for podcast.

[Caller Brian]

This might be college football.

[Paul Finebaum]

And the final hour has begun. And let's get moving quickly here and check in with Tyler in Tennessee. Hello, Tyler.

[Caller Kevin]

Hey, Tyler.

[Caller AJ]

Coach.

[Caller Kevin]

I mean, Mr. Paul.

[Paul Finebaum]

Coaches and players aside, as a man

[Caller Kevin]

with a receding hairline, where do I

[Caller Robbie]

get a haircut like yours?

[Paul Finebaum]

Oh, it won't take long. Number one, I get my haircut whether I really want to or not. And it's about five minutes. I don't even know what they charge. Whatever it is, it's too much.

[Caller Kevin]

That sounds about right. So is this something my wife could do or no?

[Paul Finebaum]

Yeah, I think, I think. I mean, first of all, how receding is it?

[Caller AJ]

I'm not.

[Caller Brad]

I'm not like you, but I'm there.

[Caller Kevin]

You know what I mean?

[Paul Finebaum]

Well, remember, I've been here for a long time. I think the key is just to. Is keep it relatively short. I mean, my, My hair gets out of hand every once in a while and I hear about it, but it. I. I've been told I should shave it off. I've tried that. I've. I've given up on it, but. But you're. I would save the money. Let your wife clip you. How about that, Tyler?

[Caller Kevin]

Yeah, 100%. I appreciate it, Bo.

[Caller Greg]

Yeah.

[Paul Finebaum]

Whatever you do, don't waste a lot of money on it. That is my. My best advice to you. Brian is. Brian, what's going on? Or something up?

[Caller Chris]

Hey, Paul.

[Caller Brian]

Hey, let me ask you something. That call from South Carolina. Let me ask you this. Did I ever said his name at

[Caller Chris]

all on the air?

[Paul Finebaum]

I don't play. I don't. I don't believe so.

[Caller Greg]

No.

[Caller Brian]

No, thank you. You idiot. Paul, this guy is one of the biggest Teletubbies. He's Tinky Winky from South Carolina. Tikiwiki don't talk sports. Tiki Wiki thinks he's so sound Writing things down on the air and trying to think he's so funny. Oh, the Tulsa Queen, the Tulsa Queen, the Tulsa Queen. Shut your candy Ass up, Kinky Winky. I didn't mention your punk ass, so the next time you want to mention me, you know what? You just made the biggest mistake. Kinky Winky from South Carolina, do us all a favor. Why don't you just shut up, go back to your room, look at the ymca and it's raining middle. And just piss off, because at least I talk sports. Tinky Winky, and you're not so Tinky Winky. Keep my name out of your mouth. And by the way, I've been with

[Caller Kevin]

more girls than you have.

[Caller AJ]

Whoa.

[Paul Finebaum]

We're starting to. We're back in high school again, aren't we? Brad is up next in Macon. Hello, Brad.

[Caller AJ (same as F)]

Wow.

[Caller Brad]

Wow, that was a lot going on there. I mean, should we. Should we just call the head of USC and schedule just a little cage match between Brian and Long, see what goes on?

[Paul Finebaum]

Dana White will be calling back in a minute.

[Caller Brad]

Hey, I think their reviews there might go up for a match like that. That sound like some stuff going on right there. But, hey, Paul, speaking of haircuts, like, the guy just called in. I always tell the person that's doing my. I go to sports clips, and I tell the person that gets to do my hair, this is the easiest one that you're gonna have all day. And then I take off my hat and they start laughing and go, yep, that's the easiest one. But, Pa, I like to keep a little hair on top. I like to keep the gravel on my cul de sac, if you get what I'm saying. But I got a question for you, buddy. You kind of got my attention. You said you went to college and you had an idea about what you wanted to do, and then you changed your mind. I mean, what exactly did you have the idea that you wanted to do when you first went to college?

[Paul Finebaum]

Well, I mean, I thought law was going to be my future. I got sidetracked on the way to that and have considered going back to that over the years. But I think you know me well enough to know Brad. If you stop and think about the almost turns that I have made, you probably don't, you know, some of them. But I'm. I'm. I'm a sucker for any new idea. So I've spent a lot of time over the years, including over the weekend, hearing people give me ideas. And I'm like, going, that's what I want to do. And fortunately, my wife will go, haven't you been down this road like 20 times before? I'm like that guy, always trying to find the Holy Grail.

[Caller Brad]

You know, I do that, too. And Kathy, Kathy will sit there and say, you know, that's not gonna work. And I'm glad, you know, I'm glad she does this, because when I get a bright idea, as she puts it in perspective for me, probably like Dr. Linda does the same for you. And then I said, you know, some. I'm thinking about it. You're probably right. But today, Paul, I love your interview with Mario Cristobal. And, you know, before I really got know him a little bit, all he was, it seemed like, was an angry coach at a microphone before he started winning and not being able to manage a game clock and getting caught, you know, and getting beat because of it. But, you know, now, you know, he's gotten into players he wants, and it's changed. Everything's changed. And he's talking about hard work and day by day, and I respect that. I mean, I respect that a lot. Building something from nothing and just. Just the hard work. And I respect the guy. And what he's been able to accomplish, especially last year, was incredible to me. And. But the interview you had with him really showed a little bit about his personality that I hadn't seen before. I know winning solves a lot of problems, but, I mean, what do you think about the guy?

[Paul Finebaum]

Yeah, no, I've always liked him. And he's been. He's been frustrating to be a fan of because, I mean, he's. Yeah, he's had. He's had a couple of close calls where I really wondered whether he would ever get it done. I think. I mean, he's. Remember, I mean, he was. He was on. He was on a row at Oregon, but when Miami came calling, and I don't need to give you the backstory, when you played at Miami, during some of the teams that he played, it would be impossible to say no to. But I doubted a couple of years ago whether he was going to be able to get this done. But he finally hit the right switch, and I give him credit for that.

[Caller Brad]

Yeah, he's done. He's done well there. You know, the other day, somebody said something about me having thin skin, and I want to tell whoever it was, no, I don't have thin skin. I work hard for everything I've ever done, and that's the way I am. But some of these callers that you got, Paul, that call your show when their team loses a game or they want to take the summer off and then start calling back in the fall, like. Like Dog on Jerome From Birmingham, I guess. Jerome Stacy over there. What are y' all doing? Stamp, where are you at? Stamp, where's your stupid calls? I mean, we love your stupid calls. I've been missing those. And John, come on, John, don't call in the Paul Fine bomb show trying to be normal. It don't work for you Call in here. Bees and being being stupid and wacky like you've always been. That's what we want to hear. We want to be entertained by you guys. But hey Paul, tell Chris he hadn't hit me up on this golf game as far as how he did Sunday. I don't think he did good. But you know at those women's tees he's playing, he should have shot a good score, but he hadn't hit me back.

[Paul Finebaum]

I'll touch him. Hey, thanks. Good to hear from you. Let me check in with Greg who is up next. Hey, Greg.

[Caller Greg]

Hey, Paul, how you doing?

[Paul Finebaum]

We're doing great.

[Caller Greg]

Hey, Paul, how you doing? All right, Paul, I just want to make one more final statement about Wayne Kiffin. What Wayne Kiffin did was it was a little disrespectful. Ole Miss he should have waited till the end of the season and went on sign his contract and he should have just stayed there and he got. He'd have got the coach there know the playoffs and stuff Even though Ole Miss Steele would have been mad at but it would have showed a lot more respect for them stool. I think that was bad by him going ahead on and signing that contract before the season was over because I knew LSU would have waited on him to sign the contract after the season over with. And just one more comment. I'm a roll tie fan and force that going about they saying about we sneaking up on somebody we got over 17 that's in the championship, Paul. So I hope we sneak up on a few teams this year. Roll Tide. Roll.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thank you very much, Greg. Appreciate your call. Chris is in North Carolina and you are next up.

[Caller Chris]

Hey Paul. First time caller, sir.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thank you.

[Caller Chris]

Want to. Hey man, I tell you what we joined the Gamecocks joined us I guess the SEC in 1992 and you didn't have so many kind words to say about us joining but I got to tell you I've. I've actually fallen in love with Paul Finebaum. What a great man you are and appreciate what you do for us in the conference. And I just talking about these other cats worried about South Carolina and the Gamecocks and what they're going to do and what they're not going to do Paul. I'm just a guy that looks on the surface of reality. Reality is look at Indiana. Indiana was a nothing and dollars and cents bought Indiana a national title. It makes me wonder how many titles previously I'm talking the last 40, 50 years. Were there extra incentives from boosters that never got talked about that won national titles? And my only thing here is in South Carolina we've got a great fan base. You've seen it, Paul. You've seen sold out stadiums. If you remember, Lou Holtz went 0 and 11 and 011. We still had fans in the stands and so we have the backing. We've got everything together. I love our coach. I think that we've got a great looking football team this year. I don't necessarily think we're going to be, you know, 11, 12 and oh, but I honestly think we got a chance to do eight, nine wins and eight, nine wins. That'll, that'll get our guy across the finish line and then we can see what happens after that. But Paul, just again, you're a class act. I read you wrong from day one back in 1992, but love you now, brother. And I appreciate what you do for our conference.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thank you, Chris. Thank you very much. And you probably had every reason not to like me back then based on some of the things I was saying and doing. We will take a break. Busy show so far. More of your phone calls. A lot of great guests, including Mario Cristobal from Miami. We are coming back after this.

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[Caller AJ]

The inside story of the biggest scandal in modern baseball.

[Paul Finebaum]

He was absolutely bananas.

[Caller AJ (same as F)]

The amount of bets he was making.

[Caller Kevin]

I've never seen him like it.

[Paul Finebaum]

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[Paul Finebaum]

We're back and Kevin is up next. Hello? Kevin? Kevin? Hey, Kevin, you're, are you there?

[Caller Kevin]

Yeah. Can you hear me now?

[Paul Finebaum]

I sure can,

[Caller Kevin]

Mr. Fine Bomb. It's a honor and a privilege to be on the phone with the distinguished gentleman from Alabama.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thank you very much.

[Caller Kevin]

I'm going to tell you just how heartbroken I was when I went to vote in the primaries and your name was not on the ballot. You know, I came that close to putting you down as a write in.

[Paul Finebaum]

Well, Kevin, thank you, but I think, I think we're all better off that I'm sitting right here.

[Caller Kevin]

The fine young gentleman from Pennsylvania that called in last week bragging the SEC about how we spell right, the young man with the, with the PhD in English grammar. So SEC is if you want to call it spelled spelled correctly. That is exactly how Southeastern Conference should be abbreviated. It's an abbreviation, not a spelling first, but Southeastern. When you look on a compass that the United States government make and you look to the northeast, to the southeast, to the southwest, to the Northwest, they're all abbreviated SE nw.

[Paul Finebaum]

That is true.

[Caller Kevin]

N E. That's the correct abbreviation. So he needs to learn how to spell before he gets on Paul Fine bomb and makes a total ass of himself saying that we're supposed to be. The SEC is supposed to be an academic conference. We are. You know, if the Big Ten would raise their reading level to get into their universities above a 4k, they might know how to spell and be able to argue on something like that.

[Paul Finebaum]

Well, Kevin, you're 100% right. I'm glad you cleared that up.

[Caller Kevin]

If it's got a second.

[Paul Finebaum]

Yes, sir.

[Caller Kevin]

I'd like to discuss look, something on everybody talking about Nick Saban and his teams and who has succeeded him when he left. You know the only coach that really inherited a true Nick Saban team was Les Miles. True because you didn't have transfer portal, you didn't have Nil. All those players were stuck where they were at. Mike Shuler could have went in there and won a national championship with that team. So. And for me Nick Saban has eight national championships because Les Miles just held the trophy up. That was Nick Saban's team. That, that, that national championship team of LSU when he held it up. Because we all know what happened to Les Miles after he ran out of Nick Saban recruits. He just went down the toilet and now he's gone. But that for. I'm not on the, on the deboer train yet. I still not feeling in love with that just like everybody else. He just. I won't go into that too much. But the man didn't inherit a team. Half the players left so he didn't have to start from scratch. But he should have done better. But he should have stayed where he was at over in the PAC12 where they give away the participation trophies and, and stay there. He probably would have won more game. But I just don't think he is SEC material. He's. If he, if he's. If Alabama doesn't have a run game this year, he's probably going to be looking for a job smiling with his $80 million. But it is what it is. What's your thought, Kevin?

[Paul Finebaum]

First of all, you're 100% correct about Les Miles. He. He almost screwed it up. If you remember, he lost two games and, and barely got into the championship game with those, with those great players. As far as deboer, I mean I, I think he, he did lose a couple of key players, but he had enough. And I just think it, it is a matter of him either getting adjusted because right now it still feels a little bit awkward.

[Caller Kevin]

Oh yeah, and just one more quick thing so I don't take up too much. Everybody's time is this. So the, the, the playoffs now, you know, we got the 12 team playoffs and everybody's talking about this 24 team. The 12 team playoff is screwed up enough. We don't need 24 teams because look what happened. Tulane and James Madison. Tulane and how in the world do you end up with those two teams in the playoffs? It's just going to be.

[Paul Finebaum]

No, you're right, you're right.

[Caller Kevin]

Just like the basketball, you know the basketball you have. This is the way the basketball playoff is. You have the 64 participation trophy teams because everybody's there. Nobody cares about those. It's just a participation trophy game. That's it. Then you have the 32 that are somewhat, almost legitimate. And then you have the six, tweet 16, the elite eight, the final four and the championship. So with the 2014, the ACC and the Big 12 want that 24 team because that just gives them a guarantee to get in. That's it. That's the only reason they wanted. It's like we've just about guaranteed to get in there. We don't have to have a good season. We can still suck and still get in the playoffs. But with 12 teams, we might get bumped because you have a committee that, well, they just like somebody because they're cute. And then we're going to put them in there. But that's my thoughts on the. Paul, thank you for your time, man. Have a great.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thank you. That was a great call. That was fantastic. Agreed with everything you said. John is up next in Louisville.

[Caller John]

Agree, Paul. And by the way, I'm in North Hollywood today. I gotta tell you, Paul, I went to the Phantom of the Opera last night, the Pantages, the North American tour. And it's maybe the best Phantom I've seen over the last 30 years. So if it ever comes toward Atlanta, go see it.

[Paul Finebaum]

So tell me. I've actually, there's not many times I can say something like this. I have seen Phantom in London and on Broadway. So tell me how this is different.

[Caller John]

Well, I've seen it at West End in London. I've seen it at the Pentages in Toronto. I've seen in Chicago and Fisher Theater in Detroit.

[Caller Brad]

The voices were every bit as good

[Caller John]

as any of the other Phantoms I've seen. That good.

[Paul Finebaum]

Okay. I'm pretty sure I saw my. I'm pretty sure I saw Crawford in London, as you probably.

[Caller John]

London, yeah, that'd be the. Be the original one. And I introduced my daughter finally to the Redline subway, which is by our condo here. So the station at Hollywood and Vine is across the street from the Pantages. Tonight we're going to see John Mellencamp

[Caller Brad]

at the Hollywood Bowl.

[Caller John]

And that's the next exit. So it's only about 3/4amile from the station. So she's pretty excited. She's now using public transportation. Anyways, Paul, she's going to call in on Wednesday with me. She's got some advice for you.

[Paul Finebaum]

Okay. Well, I need it, John, that you've. You've made me envious. Thanks for the call. Appreciate it. We're up against the break. We come back. 30 minutes remain.

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[Paul Finebaum]

Marty McGee straight ahead right after we go off the air here in an hour and 30 minutes. AJ is first up. Good afternoon, AJ let me just do

[Caller AJ (same as F)]

it like Sheila does. She's my favorite. Hey Paul, is this a station that you call in to figure out or to get educated on compass directions and descriptions and abbreviations and everything? Am I at the right place?

[Paul Finebaum]

You are at the right place.

[Caller AJ (same as F)]

Okay, well let's just go ahead and start out with the these football teams, sec in particular. And you know, you got north and that's where Auburn's headed. We Headed north. You got south, and that's where Alabama's headed. They going south. Georgia is going south. You know, the Carolina Gamecocks, they're going east and west because they don't know which way they're going. And then you got, let's see, I don't know, maybe Texas, they think they're going north, but they've been so far south for so long, I don't think they can find their head out of a wet paper sack. But on top of that, Paul, Tennessee is going east and west. You've never heard of north or south Tennessee. It's always eastern, West, Tennessee. And then you got, let's see, I don't know, maybe it's Mississippi State. Y' all are buried. Hey, you ain't even going to see the light of day. And I don't know, maybe. Who else you want to go to? Lsu. They think they're going somewhere, but they're going straight to the new coaching system and they're about to go south, all the way south. Ole Miss. I think they're going north myself. Well, and I hope they do. But, you know, let's just segue on over here, Paul, to your callers talking about accomplice direction. You know, long. Your calls have been going south for so long, I don't know if you'll ever find the light of day anymore. And then, you know, I don't. Where's my buddy John at?

[Caller Hunter]

Paul?

[Caller AJ (same as F)]

I miss my buddy John. I miss those sucky calls about his coffee shop in his prison guards. And I mean, I don't. You need to call in, John. I mean, liven this thing up. Because, you know, Paul, I. I actually agree with four foot Brad from Macon County. I mean, where are you at, callers? Where you at? Stimpity RIP Still, I mean, you know, where. Where are some of these callers that talk all this crap? And I mean, I thought y' all was gonna be callers. You know, you make a call, it's good call, but, you know, call all the time. I mean, keep your show alive, you know. And then I guess I could say this to Paul just real quick. Alabama, you suck boredom.

[Paul Finebaum]

Eagle John is calling next from St. Louis.

[Caller AJ]

I am here, AJ. I don't appreciate that call, Paul. I was gonna call.

[Caller Rusty]

I.

[Caller AJ]

My intention to call today, Paul, was to talk about Sandy Colfax and Double D and. And Juan Mara Shaw and Bob Gibson and big lefty Steve Carlton to die today to talk about the good old days. But AJ Just elevated. Elevated it to Paul to another Level. Okay? And AJ let me tell you right now, your program is totally f. An F. You, You.

[Caller Brian]

You're.

[Caller AJ]

You're all burned. You can't be anybody, young man. And. And also Brian called in from Tulsa twice. Brian, why don't you just give it up, young man? You are an absolute joke. A mama's boy with that stupid haircut. And then, and then, and then, my friend from what's where he lives down in. Where the heck does Brad. Brad. Make Macon county there. Macon County, Brad. Shut up, Brad. We don't want to talk to you. Over and out.

[Paul Finebaum]

Robbie is up next.

[Caller Kevin]

Hey, Paul, how you doing?

[Paul Finebaum]

Hey, Robbie.

[Caller Chris]

Yes, sir.

[Caller Brian]

Yeah, I was curious.

[Caller Brad]

Is that Royal Albert hall in London

[Caller Brian]

that you saw the Phantom?

[Caller Brad]

Is that the.

[Paul Finebaum]

Yeah, that is correct.

[Caller Kevin]

Okay, cool.

[Caller Brad]

Yeah.

[Caller Kevin]

Was that the 25th anniversary?

[Paul Finebaum]

Chelsea, you know, I saw it. I saw it a very long time ago. I mean, I saw it. Okay, not probably a year after it came out, right?

[Caller Robbie]

Right.

[Caller Kevin]

Yes, well.

[Caller Robbie]

Well, yeah, I've seen it too, and love the call earlier that was talking about it. I grew up. My grandmother and granddad growing up, man, like every Christmas we get an ornament or a nutcracker. You know, phantom related. So, you know, we definitely. I saw it on the 35th anniversary, actually.

[Paul Finebaum]

Did you?

[Caller Robbie]

A week prior to the discontinuation of it. We took my grandmother up there. She was early 80s and so we were able to fly her up there and to. To see the play as well. So it's a great, well done play and yeah, I hope they bring it back at some point.

[Paul Finebaum]

Well, Robbie, it's really great to hear from you. Thank you so much. Be well.

[Caller John]

Yes, sir. You too.

[Caller Kevin]

You too.

[Paul Finebaum]

You've chosen wisely. Expired is up next. Hey, Expired.

[Caller Brian]

Paul, I just want to call in and I want to go ahead and uptick and give a check mark to two great calls today. Number one, John from St. Louis. That's the way to bring the coffee. That's the way, John, you crazy slimy octopus. That's what we're talking about. Get out of that jail cell and start calling. You collect call whatever you have to do, John. Start calling in. We're sick and tired of you taking a nap during this show, you old salami octopus. And number two, everybody gives this guy hell but long. I couldn't have had a better call. And I couldn't describe Brian any better because that guy is a freaking nerd. I'm talking Revenge of the Nerd Nerd. That's what he is. He shouldn't call the show he should take two weeks off and quit. His breath smells through the phone, his hair sucks, his face sucks, and his team sucks.

[Caller AJ]

Paul.

[Caller Brian]

That's what happens. They suck. And Paul, lastly, I want to say get him.

[Paul Finebaum]

Hunter is up next in North Carolina. Hello, Hunter, Hello. Hey there.

[Caller Hunter]

It's nice to meet you, Paul.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thanks.

[Caller Hunter]

I got to talk about Haynes King because the people, in my opinion, need to start changing their minds about this kid. For years, Haynes King was one of those quarterbacks where people always had something to say coming out of Texas A and M and was viewed as a

[Caller Brad]

guy who would never really live up

[Caller Hunter]

to his expectations, then goes to Georgia Tech. And honestly, I think people still didn't give him the respect he deserved. Although he did make some poor decisions, like with the pat, like with the ball and throwing. But when you actually watch him at Georgia Tech, you saw a completely different quarterback. And from what we just saw in the NFL hall of Fame game, I think that kid deserves more respect from the college community and the NFL community.

[Paul Finebaum]

You know, he played an amazing game. He got hurt on the last play and I don't know how. How long he will be out, but regardless of the length, I think he is in really good shape on that team. Thanks for sharing that with us. Really do appreciate it. Let me check in with Rusty on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Hello, Rusty.

[Caller Rusty]

How are you doing, Mr. Plumbaum?

[Paul Finebaum]

We are doing great.

[Caller Rusty]

Listen, I don't. The day has come to where I'm just amazed when I listen to callers like AJ try to give a geography lesson. I mean, the dude probably can't find Walmart without Google Maps. I mean, I'm just perplexed. So, you know, the crazy thing is this. Everybody's got all their predictions on all these teams or whatever. And last year I called you and I freaking blasted Indiana fans. Well, guess what? I'm eating crow. I was totally wrong. Just like AJ is totally wrong. He doesn't know anything about any of these teams. He doesn't even know anything about his team. So the dude calls and him and I have gone back and forth a few times before, but the dude doesn't know geography, so he probably should not call and pretend that he knows anything. He doesn't know east, west, north or south. I mean, he can't even find his butthole in the shower, probably. I think he just.

[Caller Kevin]

He just need to shut up.

[Caller Rusty]

I get tired of hearing from that dude.

[Caller Brian]

Anyway, Paul, gosh, Roll Tide, talk to you later.

[Caller Rusty]

Have a good evening.

[Paul Finebaum]

Thank you very much. We'll take a break we got pretty exciting couple of minutes remaining. It feels like football season today is a little different than it has all summer long. We are coming right back.

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