It's official: the Golic family is heading back to Bristol. On Monday, ESPN confirmed that Mike Golic Sr. and his son, Mike Golic Jr., have signed a multi-year agreement to return to ESPN Radio. The duo will launch a new weekday morning show titled “The Golics,” beginning August 3.
The announcement marks a homecoming for Golic Sr., who spent 25 years at the network as one half of the iconic “Mike & Mike” program alongside Mike Greenberg. After that show ended, he teamed up with Trey Wingo and his son on “Golic & Wingo,” before the family took their talents to DraftKings. Now they're back where it all started, and fans are buzzing about how sports radio scheduling has evolved in recent years.
“The Golics” will air in the 10 AM to noon ET slot, following “UnSportsmanLike” (6-10 AM). The show will be simulcast on the ESPN App, and both Golics will make appearances across other ESPN platforms. According to ESPN’s Mike Foss, “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.”
Golic Sr. is a former NFL defensive lineman who played for the Houston Oilers and Miami Dolphins before transitioning to broadcasting. His son, Mike Jr., played college football at Notre Dame and later joined his father in the media world. The two have developed a natural on-air rapport that blends football insight with family banter.
The new show is part of a broader shakeup at ESPN Radio. The network also announced a revamped weekday lineup, which includes “The Rich Eisen Show” from noon to 3 PM, “Matt & Myron” from 3-5 PM, and “Freddie & Harry” from 5-8 PM. The lineup reflects ESPN’s effort to refresh its audio offerings and compete in a crowded sports talk market.
For Golic Sr., the return is particularly meaningful. He was a fixture of morning radio for decades, and his departure in 2020 left a void for many listeners. Now, he and his son are back to fill that space with a show that promises to be both insightful and entertaining. As the sports world gears up for a busy summer, including Monday's World Cup knockout tripleheader, the Golics will have plenty to talk about.
ESPN's decision to bring back the Golics is a bet on familiarity and chemistry. In an era where sports media is increasingly fragmented, the network is leaning into a proven formula: a father and son who genuinely enjoy talking sports together. Fans of the old “Mike & Mike” days and “Golic & Wingo” will likely tune in to see if the magic is still there.
The show debuts on August 3, and the countdown has already begun. For now, the message from ESPN is clear: welcome home, Golics.
