Christine Golic, wife of sports radio icon Mike Golic, couldn't contain her excitement this week as news broke that her husband and their son, Mike Golic Jr., are heading back to ESPN. The family reunion on the airwaves is set to begin Monday, and Christine took to social media to share the joy.
"Guys we have news!" she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, signaling the start of a new chapter for the Golic family. The announcement comes after months of speculation about the former Mike Golic and son making their ESPN return official, and it's clear the whole clan is ready to dive back into the sports talk world.
A Father-Son Duo Returns
ESPN confirmed that Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr. will co-host a new weekday morning show titled "The Golics," airing from 10 a.m. to noon ET. The program is part of a broader revamp of ESPN Radio's lineup, which kicks off on August 3. The father-son pair, who have been building chemistry since Mike Jr. was born in 1989, are reuniting with the network under a multi-year agreement.
"Reuniting with the Mikes Golic was a tremendous opportunity for our audience," said Mike Foss, Executive Vice President and Executive Editor of Sports News and Entertainment at ESPN. "They’ve been building chemistry together since 1989, and it’s a joy to bring their peerless partnership back to ESPN."
What's on the New ESPN Radio Schedule?
The new lineup features a mix of familiar voices and fresh faces. Here's the full weekday schedule (all times Eastern):
- 6-10 a.m.: UnSportsmanLike with Evan Cohen, Chris Canty, and Michelle Smallmon
- 10 a.m.-Noon: The Golics with Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr.
- Noon-3 p.m.: The Rich Eisen Show with Rich Eisen, Chris Brockman, Michael Del Tufo, and TJ Jefferson
- 3-5 p.m.: Matt & Myron with Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf
- 5-8 p.m.: Freddie & Harry with Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas
- 8-10 p.m.: Amber & Ian with Amber Wilson and Ian Fitzsimmons
- 10 p.m.-1 a.m.: GameNight with Q Myers
- 1-6 a.m.: SportsCenter All Night
The Golics will also stream live on the ESPN App, and each episode will be available on major podcast platforms after the broadcast.
A Family Affair
For Christine Golic, this isn't just a career move—it's a family milestone. Watching her husband and son share a microphone is a dream come true. The Golics' chemistry is undeniable, and fans who followed their previous work on ESPN Radio and television are eager to see what they bring to the morning slot.
Mike Golic Sr. is a legendary figure in sports radio, best known for his long-running partnership with Mike Greenberg on "Mike & Mike." After that show ended in 2017, Golic continued with various ESPN roles before departing in 2020. Now, he's back with his son by his side, ready to tackle the day's biggest sports stories with their trademark humor and insight.
As Christine's tweet suggests, the Golic household is buzzing with anticipation. The return to ESPN marks a new beginning for a family that has been part of the sports media landscape for decades. With "The Golics" set to debut in early August, fans won't have to wait long to hear the father-son duo back in action.
