ESPN Radio is welcoming back both Mike Golic and Mike Golic Jr. Starting Monday, August 3, a revamped weekday schedule brings back one of sports radio’s most recognizable names to ESPN Radio.
What We Know: Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr. are returning to ESPN Radio as co-hosts of The Golics, airing weekdays from 10 a.m.–noon ET. The father-son pair signed a new multi-year deal. Golic Sr. spent 25 years at ESPN (1995–2020), co-hosting Mike & Mike and later Golic & Wingo. Golic Jr. previously held a spot at ESPN from 2015–22. He contributed across radio, digital, and television — including calling college football alongside his father.
What They Said: Mike Foss, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment: “Reuniting with the Mikes Golic was a tremendous opportunity for our audience. They’ve been building chemistry together since 1989, and it’s a joy to bring their peerless partnership back to ESPN.”
What Remains Unclear: It’s unknown whether The Golics will eventually expand beyond its two-hour morning window.
What It Means: ESPN Radio is making a clear statement about leaning into legacy talent. The addition of The Golics follows The Rich Eisen Show joining the network last fall, signaling continued investment in marquee weekday programming. Both Golics previously exited ESPN under separate circumstances, so the nature of their renewed relationships with the network bears watching. Meanwhile, Matt & Myron transitions from weekends to a 3–5 p.m. weekday slot after eight years on Sundays. Also Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas move also move to 5pm-8 p.m. Together, these moves give ESPN Radio a stronger, more competitive daytime identity — one built around proven voices with established audiences.
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