The Mike Francesa Podcast

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Francesa Five for NFL Week 1 - Ohio St vs Texas + NFL Picks

#40 trending · Football

Mike Francesa shares his favorite 5 betting predictions for Week 1 in the NFL, also known as the "Francesa Five." 00:00 Francesa Five 01:26 Ohio State at Texas 06:02 Isa

Sep 11
21 min

Francesa Football Friday Week 1 with JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King

#23 trending · Football

Mike Francesa previews the emotional Mets-Yankees series, examining its history and connection to 9/11. He also breaks down the start of the NFL season, with contributors

Sep 11
46 min

Yankees Activate Aaron Judge as NFL Season Arrives - Francesa's NFL Predictions

Mike Francesa reacts to the New York Yankees activating Aaron Judge from the IL ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies! Mike also previews the NFL season ahead of We

Sep 8
48 min

Mike Francesa LIVE from the Bash @ Bar A - OJ Anderson, Sal Licata, John Jastremski, Mike Carver

Mike Francesa has his Bash @ Bar A LIVE event on the BetRivers Network. Mike talks current news & old memories of New York sports with Sal Licata, John Jastremski, and Mi

Sep 4
1 h 44 min

NFL Season Preview with Shaun King - Jets, Giants, & QBs Around the League

Shaun King joins Mike to break down expectations for the Jets & Giants this season. They discuss Jaxson Dart, Geno Smith, and other QBs across the league. Plus, Mike touc

Sep 1
46 min

Francesa Reacts to Red Sox Split: Fried’s Return & Lombard’s Struggles

Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees splitting the Saturday doubleheader with Boston. Mike discusses Fried's outing, Lombard's struggles, an issue he has with Gerrit Cole

Aug 30
40 min

Yankees' Positioning for Postseason - Giants vs. Jets Preseason Game Friday

Mike Francesa discusses the Yankees' AL East push, along with roster and injury management as they approach the postseason! He also continues to analyze the Giants and Je

Aug 25
51 min

Can the Yankees Survive October? + Giants & Jets Preseason Begins

Mike Francesa discusses the latest surrounding the Yankees, including their recent struggles, upcoming homestand, and playoff prospects. He also talks about Tommy John’s

Aug 17
51 min

Steve Serby on the Jets & Aaron Glenn - Giants & Yankees Update

Steve Serby joins Mike to break down all things Jets and what fans should expect from them this season. They discuss Aaron Glenn's future, the defense, Geno Smith, and mo

Aug 12
52 min

Giants & Jets Expectations, Yankees Trade Deadline Looms

Mike Francesa previews the Giants and Jets football seasons, discussing training camps and expectations, and tells people to relax on John Harbaugh and the Giants. He als

Jul 27
43 min

Yankees and Mets Trade Deadline, Back to Bar A!

Francesa delves into the Yankees' trade deadline strategies, potential player moves, and the team's postseason prospects. He touches on where the Mets are come the deadli

Jul 22
42 min

Francesa Preps for Start of Giants & Jets Training Camp

Mike Francesa looks ahead to the Giants' & Jets' training camps after exciting offseasons for both teams! But first, Mike discusses the approaches for the Mets and the Ya

Jul 17
40 min

Francesa Updates Yankees & Mets at All-Star Break - Dr. Richard Shlofmitz on Heart Health

Mike Francesa recaps a winning weekend for the Yankees and another disastrous series for the Mets as the MLB All-Star Break arrives! He also updates Jalen Brunson's offse

Jul 13
45 min

Francesa on the Yankees' Losing Skid & Mets' Potential Lindor Trade

Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees' continued losing skid and whether they need to make big moves at the trade deadline. He also suggests potential moves for the Mets, i

Jul 6
49 min

Francesa Reacts: Leon Rose’s Plan & Yankees’ Offensive Implosion!

Mike Francesa reacts to the ice-cold Yankees offense and answers if it is officially time for fans in the Bronx to panic. He also breaks down Leon Rose's strategic plan f

Jun 30
37 min

Francesa Reacts to the Mets FIRING of Carlos Mendoza

Mike Francesa discusses to the firing of Mets manager Mendoza and the team's ongoing struggles. Also, who should replace Mendoza and what this means for David Stearns and

Jun 26
34 min

Francesa Destroys Steve Cohen and the Mets

The New York Mets just hit absolute rock bottom. Following a humiliating, error-riddled sweep by the Chicago Cubs, the season is officially spiraling out of control—and M

Jun 26
28 min

Mike Francesa: NBA Draft Reaction + Yankees Win & Mets Lose

Mike Francesa reacts to the 1st Round of the NBA Draft, breaks down the New York Knicks' future asset plan, and shares his thoughts on the latest Yankees and Mets basebal

Jun 24
31 min

Schlittler Dominates, US Open Updates

Mike Francesa discusses the US Open at Shinnecock, focusing on the weather and tough course conditions and Cam Schlittler's dominance. 00:00 US Open Overview 04:00 Cours

Jun 20
34 min

Jay Wright on the Villanova Knicks

Legendary Villanova Basketball Coach Jay Wright joins Mike to discuss the Knicks' incredible NBA Finals run. Wright shares stories about Brunson, Bridges, and Hart from t

Jun 17
45 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’ve listened to Mike all the way back to his early Dog days- the halcyon days. And then throughout the rest of of storied his career. He knows NY sports like few others. If there’s anything to critique about his latest venture it’s that volume is too low. Cannot listen to this outside or at the gym. Can barely hear him.

BBR2343 · Dec 2024

Mike Francesa is the preeminent sports commentator, personality and historian. Ever since Mike left WFAN, there has been a void that cannot be filled. I grew up listening to him and Mad Dog and had the best memories of him breaking down a Knicks or Yankees playoff run. I’m so glad he has his own podcast, where he can talk about anything that interests him. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

VICA77 · Nov 2024

Been listening from the beginning. Your show actually made my commute enjoyable! Whether it’s the Yankees, college hoops or the NFL, I like your take.

WMass Yankee fan · Jan 2024

Mike, I’ve enjoyed your intelligent and entertaining perspective on so many topics, from sports to politics to current events…whatever is dominating the headlines. I am thrilled to be able to tune into your podcasts on demand as you continue to provide the best insight.

New Haven fan · Dec 2023

I love Mike. I grew up with Mike. Sitting in the back of my father’s red Toyota on a snowy day listening to him and dog breakdown Knicks play calling. Summer afternoons hearing screaming matches about turning double plays. Crisp fall Sundays going over NFL matchups. He’s a legend. I was sad to hear him retire from radio, then come back, then leave again. So I was elated he started a podcast. Sadly, I think this horse needs to be put out to pasture. Like watching your favorite fighter take those last three fights after they lost the belt to get some extra zeros in the bank account. The legacy is really starting to get damaged here. Constantly repeating his same point over and over. Pauses that last what feels like days to only come back to a rambling thought. Podcasts release times that are extremely sporadic. You’ll get a playoff game preview an hour before the game. He’ll then go missing for two weeks at the biggest moment in sports. The constant hissing and clicking in the background… not to mention a dog barking here and there. Phone calls where you can’t even hear the person on the line that’s his scheduled guest. High pitch points that crackle your speaker. Now, a year into this, we’re seeing episodes posted under one title of what the content will be, only to have it be the same audio file from four days ago. (Knicks 2024 game six postgame review was just the NFL schedule release podcast reposted. Then didn’t even post a game 7 preview.) I love the guy. I hope he’s got enough in the bank for generations of his family to never work again. That said, unless he desperately needs this Bet Rivers and Casa Migos check. It’s time to turn the microphone off. Love ya Mike. Just can’t see ya fade to black this way. I gotta unsubscribe.

Tony J Cash · May 2024

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