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Posted on 10/30/12 at 9:57 am
Posted by jamoore
B-Town
Member since Sep 2007
1987 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 9:57 am
How many people truly enjoy Paul Finebaum? I have tried to listen multiple times and really find the man conceited and obnoxious. Every day he flames Auburn which I find is getting old and really don't see the point in the man even having a radio show. The callers are ignorant as shite and come off as backwoods trash more times than not. I just want to know if this guy is really respected and listened to by the Bama fanbase?
Posted by 14&Counting
Eugene, OR
Member since Jul 2012
37564 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 9:58 am to
Finebaum is the truth....you'll see......
Posted by TT9
Global warming
Member since Sep 2008
82952 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 9:58 am to
I don't listen anymore,he's the southern version of Jerry Springer imo,he pits rednecks vs. rednecks.
Posted by HerbEaverstinks
Member since Jan 2011
4484 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 9:59 am to
You've just given him more attention than his momma did his entire childhood.
Posted by Crimson Legend
Mount St Gumpus
Member since Nov 2004
15478 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:00 am to
He disgusts me. The only thing more ridiculous than the callers he mocks is a person whose life is defined by it - Finebaum himself. I really hate talk show hosts like that. There's a special radio channel in hell for Finebaum, Limbaugh, and all their ilk.
Posted by Alahunter
Member since Jan 2008
90738 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:00 am to
It can be entertaining at times, I'll admit.

When he has good guests on, it's a great show. He's truly a great interviewer when not playing fans against each other.
Posted by jamoore
B-Town
Member since Sep 2007
1987 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:04 am to
I usually tune in on the way home looking to get some scoop on the SEC and it seems it has been a repeat of the same shite for weeks and fricking with Pat Dye. I have no doubt the man knows his stuff and has the potential for a great show I just don't get all the love for the guy. Idk thanks for the responses I have a bunch of buddies that graduated from Bama I was just looking for some insight or opinions thanks.
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
40752 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:09 am to
Finebaum is terrible. Not sure how anybody listens to that crap.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
75832 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:09 am to
quote:

Paul Finebaum


Arrogant prick IMO.
Posted by Govt Tide
Member since Nov 2009
9111 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:15 am to
He's really good at what he does and the show is usually entertaining. Some of the callers (Legend, Tammy, etc) are just impossible to listen to though and get very annoying. The problem with the show's popularity is that Finebaum gets so many callers that all the Alabama and Auburn fans that have a life aren't going to wait on hold for an hour to get their call in. This leads to an inordinate amount of yahoo sidewalk fans calling in.

As for the Auburn bashing, that's a matter of the timing of the show going national. The first year Finebaum went national was 2010 and outside of the Cam Newton controversy he was very pro Auburn during the season. What LSU and other fans don't understand is that Finebaum unmercifully bashed and made fun of Alabama during the Dubose, Franchoine, and Shula years. That fact is conveniently ignored by the Bama haters though.
Posted by Alahunter
Member since Jan 2008
90738 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:16 am to
Hence why I said, good guests.

Posted by I-59 Tiger
Vestavia Hills, AL
Member since Sep 2003
36703 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:17 am to
quote:

Some of the callers (Legend, Tammy, etc) are just impossible to listen to though and get very annoying.


You know that horse's behind posts here.
Posted by RockyStop
Chainsaw City
Member since Jun 2008
4349 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:18 am to
Finebaum is very entertaining and news worthy. You just have to look past him being a Dick
Posted by 14&Counting
Eugene, OR
Member since Jul 2012
37564 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:26 am to
Auburn is getting bashed, deservedely so, becuase they are a train wreck and train wrecks are entertaining....Bama got the same treatment during the Dubose/Shula years
Posted by bigpapamac
Mobile, AL
Member since Oct 2007
22375 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:30 am to
His show blows. He does have big time guests on there though and Finebaum is actually a great interviewer, so I go back and listen to some of those on the internet. Dude is also usually in the know with the power brokers at Alabama and Auburn, so if he gets on a rant, it's worth a listen.
Posted by Tusc
Member since Jun 2012
233 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:32 am to
I love listening. He's the master troll, and has excellent guests.

People who get so worked up about Finebaum "don't get it."
Posted by DvlsAdvocat
Your Mom's House, AL
Member since Jul 2007
24491 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:33 am to
I rarely listen, but when I do I can only listen to the show when he has guests on. As soon as the calls from the great unwashed public start, I'm out...
Posted by RollTide MJ
Tuscaloosa, AL
Member since Nov 2007
9523 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:41 am to
quote:

How many people truly enjoy Paul Finebaum?


Honestly, I don't truly enjoy him or his show. I do however find it hilarious that there are that stupid people out there while also feeling embarrassed that a lot of those people are fans of Alabama.

quote:

I have tried to listen multiple times and really find the man conceited and obnoxious


I agree with this statement

quote:

Every day he flames Auburn which I find is getting old and really don't see the point in the man even having a radio show.


You should have listened to it during the Shula / Tubbs years. It was the exact opposite. He was flaming Bama constantly and praising Auburn.

quote:

he callers are ignorant as shite and come off as backwoods trash more times than not. I just want to know if this guy is really respected and listened to by the Bama fanbase?



See my first comment




In my opinion while his show is almost unbearable at times to listen to but he does have some guests on there that show respect to a lot of different programs and also bring in some good insight. With that being said, I would say he does his job very well and I think he knows exactly what angle(s) to go with to get callers and ratings. I would say he's a shock jock because he doesn't care who he pisses off as long as he's getting callers and ratings.

I personally don't like it and couldn't tell you the last time I listened to it. Most everything that is presented on there I can read on here in advance to it being said on the air. I think that the SECrant needs a radio show.
Posted by bamagreycoat
Member since Oct 2012
5749 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:43 am to
I personally don't like him and i truly believe there'll be a reckoning for his becoming wealthy by fanning the flames of hatred and being an instigator. He's been a cancer on the Iron Bowl rivalry imo.
Posted by ChoadieMcSmalls
Look behind you
Member since Jul 2012
1695 posts
Posted on 10/30/12 at 10:52 am to
quote:

As for the Auburn bashing, that's a matter of the timing of the show going national. The first year Finebaum went national was 2010 and outside of the Cam Newton controversy he was very pro Auburn during the season. What LSU and other fans don't understand is that Finebaum unmercifully bashed and made fun of Alabama during the Dubose, Franchoine, and Shula years. That fact is conveniently ignored by the Bama haters though.


Very very true. I don't listen to it everyday, but I did listen to it more often when I was in my late teens early 20's, which was when Bama was going through the coaching debacle of the late 90's early 2000's. I clearly remember Finebaum stirring the pot and bashing Alabama. I also remember the Auburn callers calling in one right after another talking smack about Alabama.

The controversy is what makes his show popular, so that's what he does...keeps it controversial by pitting caller against caller.

To answer the original question...the only thing I enjoy about the show is when Charles from Reeltown calls in. He always makes me laugh.




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