John Harbaugh is officially over the viral jokes about his voice. The New York Giants head coach sat down for an interview on the Pardon My Take podcast on March 27, 2026. He used the appearance to address fans who claim he sounds exactly like former President Joe Biden. The comparison began trending in January 2026, following his introductory press conference with the team.
Jan 20, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh speaks at the press conference announcing his hiring at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
Jan 20, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh speaks at the press conference announcing his hiring at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
“I’m not happy with that at all,” Harbaughsaid. “I mean, I might have had a little sore throat that day. I got a little sore throat today. You know, Joe Biden, really? I mean, I mean, come on – did you guys think I sound like Joe Biden?”
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John Harbaughexplained that his voice was raspy during his first day on the job because he was sick. He told the podcast hosts that he had another sore throat during their recording session. The coach jokingly called for a judicial hearing to prove the claims are wrong.
The show’s hosts teased the coach about the president’s famous love of ice cream. Harbaugh joined the fun by saying a line about ice cream in a specific tone. Listeners noted the similarity was very strong.
However, a public relations staff member for the Giants stepped in to stop the bit. The employee told Harbaugh not to record any more messages using that voice to avoid making the meme even bigger.
The coach made it clear that he does not want this to be his main identity in New York. He wants to focus on football instead of internet jokes. Harbaugh spent several minutes laughing about the situation but remained firm that the comparison is not accurate. He hopes that as his throat heals, the viral comparisons will finally stop.
John Harbaugh reveals new Giants mottos
John Harbaugh revealed 2 new mottos for the New York Giants on the Pardon My Take podcast. The first motto is relentless persistence. The second motto is to finish everything all the time.
These words are already on signs and TV screens at the team facility in East Rutherford. Harbaugh said he shortened the first phrase to fit better on the walls. He wants the players to finish every task. This includes weightlifting and meetings. It also includes their time in the dining hall.
The team had a difficult 4–13 season in 2025. These new mottos aim to fix problems with blown leads. They also aim to improve the team’s finishing in games.
Harbaugh was hired on January 20, 2026. He spent 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Giants. He will start on-field work with the players on April 6, 2026. Experts say these mottos are similar to themes used by Tom Coughlin.