Kirk Minihane

Also known as: Kirk Minihane, Kirk Seamus Minihane, Podcast Jesus

Kirk Seamus Minihane (born October 31, 1974) grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts and graduated from Fordham University with a degree in American Literature. His media career began in print journalism before he made the leap to radio, joining WEEI's Dennis and Callahan morning show as a third host in February 2013. Within three years, his outsized personality had effectively taken over the program, which was renamed Kirk and Callahan in August 2016 after John Dennis departed. At WEEI, Kirk became the station's most polarizing figure. He brought massive ratings alongside near-constant controversy. The most infamous incident came in July 2014 when he called Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews a 'gutless bitch' on air over an interview he found soft, earning national backlash, a suspension, and an apology that somehow managed to be almost as offensive as the original comment. He feuded openly with station management, fellow hosts, and anyone who crossed his path. The show thrived on this chaos, and Kirk leaned into it completely. Kirk's time at WEEI was also marked by his courageous public battle with mental health. In August 2018, he checked himself into Winchester Hospital with suicidal thoughts, later transferring to McLean Hospital for treatment. He spoke about his depression openly on air upon his return, a move widely praised as groundbreaking in the macho world of sports radio. He took an indefinite leave in September 2018 for continued mental health issues. The combination of his mental health struggles, clashes with Entercom management, and a disputed new show deal led t

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Kirk Minihane highlights

  • WEEI Era (2013-2018): Joined Dennis and Callahan as third host, eventually took over the show as Kirk and Callahan. Brought huge ratings and constant controversy, including the infamous Erin Andrews incident in 2014. Feuded with management, fellow hosts, and anyone who looked at him sideways. Left after clashes with Entercom and unresolved contract disputes.
  • Mental Health Advocacy (2018-Present): Checked himself into Winchester Hospital with suicidal thoughts in August 2018, later spoke openly about his depression on air. Has taken multiple leaves for mental health across his career, breaking significant ground in sports media by being candid about struggles with depression and suicidal ideation.
  • The Kirk Minihane Show at Barstool (2019-2025): Built a daily podcast empire at Barstool with co-host Blind Mike and producer Steve Robinson. Created the rabidly devoted Minifan community. The show ran for six years before Kirk ended it in November 2025 after a mental health leave, shifting focus to The Case, The Unnamed Show, and other projects.
  • The Case & Beyond (2021-Present): Launched a true-crime podcast that saw Kirk actually help solve cold-case murders. Also became a regular on The Unnamed Show with Dave Portnoy and Ryan Whitney, and pursued screenwriting and movie projects, showing range well beyond his shock-jock reputation.

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