The Mike Francesa Podcast
Episodes
Instant Reaction to Yankees Game 2 Loss to Cleveland
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa looks at the Yankees' ALDS game two extra-innings loss to Cleveland. The Guardians are not afraid to pitch to Judge and head back to Cle...
Mike Francesa Football Friday Week 6
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 6 games. The Chiefs and Bills are Mike's top teams so far this season, and they clash in Kansas City this Sunday. Jets...
Mike Francesa talks NFL with Ryan Fitzpatrick
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa welcomes Thursday Night Prime host and former NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to the show. Ryan shares his insights into the NFL season so far a...
Mike Breaks Down Game 1 Yankees Win & More Opening Round Thoughts
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa offers his instant reaction to New York's game 1 win against the Guardians and more thoughts on this first round of the Division Series ...
Mike Francesa Previews the Yankees-Guardians Series
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa looks ahead to the 5-game series between the New York Yankees & Cleveland Guardians and also reads emails from listeners.
Mike Breaks Down Mets Series Loss to Padres, Joe Musgrove
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa takes a last look at the Mets season, cut short in the Wild Card round by stout Padre pitching, capped off by Joe Musgrove. What was beh...
Instant reaction to NY Giants & NY Jets victories in NFL Week 5
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa offers his thoughts on the Giants' and Jet's NFL Week 5 wins. The Jets knocked Teddy Bridgewater out of the game on the Dolphins' first ...
Mets Avoid Elimination, deGrom Shines in Game 2 Win Against the Padres
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa breaks down the Mets game 2 win against San Diego. The dominance of deGrom and clutch hitting helped the Mets even the series. Can Chris...
Instant reaction to Game 1 loss to the Padres
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa give his thoughts on the beat-down that was game 1 Mets vs Padres.
Mike Francesa Football Friday Week 5
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 5 action. The NY Giants v Packers game happens across the Atlantic in London. And Zach Wilson and the NY Jets take on ...
Mike talks with Mark DeRosa to preview the MLB Playoffs
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa talks to MLB Network analyst and former Braves player Mark DeRosa to look ahead to the MLB Playoff series.
Mike Francesa reacts to Judge's 62 & responds to emails
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike tips his hat to Yankees star Aaron Judge, who crushed his 62nd home run of the year last night to pass Roger Maris' record. How ...
Mike Francesa reacts to Mets getting swept by the Braves
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the division title at risk, the NY Mets lose to the Atlanta Braves. The Braves did "everything" better than the Mets and now control their own de...
Mike's instant reaction to Week 4 games - Jets, Giants prevail again
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa reacts to the Week 4 wins for the Jets & Giants and looks at performances around the league.
Mike Francesa Football Friday Week 4
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa offers NFL Week 4 news and analysis. A war of attrition is underway as injuries decimate rosters around the league. QB Zach Wilson is ba...
Mike Francesa and Bobby Valentine break down Mets & Braves battle for division title
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa and Bobby Valentine analyze the Mets’ circumstances as the MLB season winds down. The division title has never been more important –...
Mike Francesa says the Mets still have work to do and answers your emails
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa says the Mets have their hands full as the end of the MLB season approaches. He also answers your emails.
Mike Francesa reacts as NY Giants fall to Dallas Cowboys on MNF
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike says the Giants were outplayed "everywhere" by the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. He notes that the Giants could easily be 0-3, but the...
Mets, Yankees, & Aaron Judge with just 10 days left in the MLB season, plus listener emails
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa notes that the MLB season is winding down and excitement is growing for the Mets, Yankees, and Aaron Judge. Plus, he answers your emails...
Mike Francesa reacts to the early NFL Week 3 games, Jets loss
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa looks at the early NFL slate. The Jets were never really in the game against the Bengals. Mike looks at what went wrong as the Jets move...
Francesa Football Friday Week 3
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike breaks down NFL Week 3 storylines. The winless Bengals visit the NY Jets this Sunday, and Joe Burrow and Cincinnati face a must-win situation if ...
Mike Francesa answers your emails: Daniel Jones is not the Giants' future and much more
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike rejoices at New York's extraordinary sports season and answers your emails. You'll hear his takes on Giants QB Daniel Jones, NFL storylines and w...
Mike Francesa's instant reaction to Week 2 games, Jets miracle win
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa gives his take on the Jets miracle win, the Giants victory, and the feckless Colts. No lead is safe in the 2022 edition of the NFL. The ...
Francesa Football Friday Week 2
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get Mike Francesa's analysis of the NFL Week 2 matchups.
Mike Francesa answers listener emails about Patrick Mahomes, the NY Jets, & 9-11
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike responds to your emails. He breaks down Patrick Mahomes' Hall of Fame odds and how the Jets might f...
Mike Tannenbaum Breaks Down Week 1
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum joins Mike Francesa to recap NFL Week 1. What are concerns and what are overreactions from the games.
Terry Collins talks Mets Playoff Run
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa welcomes Terry Collins to the show to break down the Mets playoff run. Can the Mets hold off Atlanta to get the first round bye?
Mike Francesa's instant reaction to Week 1 games
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Week 1 Sunday afternoon slate was full of adventure, and Mike Francesa shares his instant reaction to the games. The New York Giants pull out a hu...
Francesa Football Friday Week 1
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa breaks down Week 1 in the NFL in the first Francesa Football Friday.
Mike and the Mad Dog Reunite for a Look at the NFL Season, MLB Playoffs
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Radio Hall of Fame inductee Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins Mike Francesa to look at the Mets & Yankees as October approaches. Mike & The Mad Dog also tak...
Will Yankees Get Healthy Against the Twins; Mets Forgot How to Score Runs Against Bad Teams
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa looks ahead to this week's MLB matchups for the Mets & Yankees and wonders why anyone is pitching to Aaron Judge. The Mets are playing d...
Mets have that sizzle & Yankees are happy to change the calendar
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although Aaron Judge continues to pound the ball, the Yankees are in a real tailspin in the bullpen, finishing the month with a 10-18 record. The Me...
An Interview with WFAN founder & Radio Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Smulyan
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa talks to WFAN founder Jeff Smulyan about the genesis of the station and the strength of sports radio across the nation.
Jets & Giants Preseason Thoughts; Yankees' Tremendous Slide
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa is back with thoughts on the Giants & Jets as they get ready for Week 1. The Mets are holding off Atlanta, but the Yankees have fallen b...
Mike Francesa & former Yankees star Mariano Rivera on a new baseball league, MLB playoffs and more
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike interviews Mariano Rivera, the former Yankees pitcher who played 19 seasons in NYC. Rivera is working as co-president of the new...
Mike Francesa email episode: Will Mike ever write a memoir? Ranking NY sports moments on radio
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike answers your emails for the entire episode in a special edition of the Mike Francesa Podcast. Mike talks how he would rank the greatest NY sports...
Mike Francesa interviews former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams on life, music, and more
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike interviews former Yankees star Bernie Williams, a center fielder who won four World Series titles in New York. Williams was a fi...
Mike talks NY Mets, Yanks, the passing of Bill Russell and Vin Scully & responds to your emails
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike Francesa digs into the latest on the NY Mets and Yankees, and offers his remarks on the lives and legacies of NBA legend Bill Ru...
Mike Francesa & Steve Serby discuss NY Giants & NY Jets and their potential this NFL season
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike Francesa and NY Post columnist Steve Serby ask whether the NY Giants and NY Jets will find success in the upcoming NFL season. G...
Mike recaps the Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees and responds to your emails
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike Francesa breaks down the high-intensity Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees. Max Scherzer faced down Aaron Judge & the Ya...
The Subway Series & MLB Trade Analysis with Mike and Bobby Valentine
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa and MLB legend Bobby Valentine break down possible trade options regarding Juan Soto and the Mets, as well as the White Sox, Baltimore O...
Mike Francesa previews the Subway Series: NY Yankees vs. NY Mets, and answers your emails
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa breaks down the moves that both the Mets and Yankees must make before the MLB trade deadline. He then previews the highly anticipated cl...
Mike Francesa Talks to Mets Manager Buck Showalter about the Mets Turnaround
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buck Showalter joins Mike Francesa to talk about the first 90 games that finds the Mets in first place in the NL East. Mike & Buck talk about playing ...
Mike Francesa talks NY Yankees & NY Mets at halfway point, plus British Open recap and listener emails
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa updates listeners on the NY Yankees and Matt Carpenter, who broke out of a short slump and continue their dominating ways. He says next ...
Mike and David Dusek analyze the British Open & LIV Golf, plus more on the Yankees and NY Mets
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa breaks down the British Open at St. Andrews with Golfweek writer David Dusek. The course and weather forecast will likely favor long hit...
NY Mets feeling the heat from Atlanta & why Matt Ryan shouldn't be overlooked in the 2022 NFL season
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets are starting to feel the heat from the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. The Boston Red Sox salvaged some pride over the wee...
Yankees Shutdown Bullpen Dominates the Sox, Subway Series will be the Event of the Summer
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa breaks down the dominating Yankees bullpen & pegs the Citi Field Subway Series showdown on July 26 as the event of the summer. Mike also...
Mike Francesa talks Max Scherzer & Jacob deGrom returning, Jalen Brunson's potential impact
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Both Jacob deGrom & Max Scherzer made their way into the Mets lineup before the All-Star Break. Mike Francesa gives his analysis of their return. The ...
The Nets lose in a flurry of NBA activity, USC-UCLA Big 10 impact, Yankees & Mets needs
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Nets situation looks unsalvageable, but the Knicks are making key moves. Mike Francesa breaks down two teams going in different directions. Colleg...
Mike Francesa on the red-hot Yankees, the great (but incomplete) Mets, Knicks & Jalen Brunson, and reads your emails
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa comments on the red-hot NY Yankees and says that the NY Mets could be unstoppable in the NL East once Max Scherzer and Jacob DeGrom retu...
Mike Francesa reacts to Yankees no-hit innings against Houston
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees getting no-hit by the Astros and escaping with a series split. The Yankees bullpen is elite, but the Astros showed...
NBA Draft preview with Brian Geltzeiler
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa welcomes Brian Geltzeiler to talk about what to expect at the NBA Draft.Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a singl...
Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine talk Yankees, the World Series, NY Mets & more MLB news
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine talk about the Yankees and their sky-high World Series hopes, as well as NY Mets postseason possibilities. The analyze...
Mike Francesa recaps the U.S. Open, talks Yankees & Mets with Mark Feinsand, and reads your emails
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa recaps the U.S. Open, talks Yankees & Mets with Mark Feinsand, and reads your emails.Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't...
Mike Francesa reacts to NBA Finals, US Open day 1
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa dives into the first round of the US Open, the turnovers in Game 6 of NBA Finals, Yanks & Mets weekend, and answers some of your emails....
Mike Francesa previews the 2022 US Open at Brookline and responds to your emails
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mike Francesa as he previews the 2022 US Open golf tournament at the Country Club at Brookline. Rory McIlroy is favored to win following last wee...
Mike Francesa talks NY Yankees & NY Mets, NBA Finals, NY Rangers loss, and reads your emails
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike says the NY Yankees are so hot that they must win the World Series, and the NY Mets are on fire, too. And speaking of fire, he thinks the Golden ...
Mike Francesa previews 2022 Belmont Stakes with Brad Thomas - Rich Strike returns
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mike Francesa and Brad Thomas as they break down the final leg of the Triple Crown. Favorites at the Run for the Carnations include We the People...
Mike Francesa talks NY Rangers Game 5, LIV Golf doing a lot of damage to PGA
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike looks ahead to Game 5 between the NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning and analyzes the weekend in NY baseball. You'll hear updates on the NY Mets ...
Mike Francesa reacts to Mets-Dodgers, Rangers game 3, Yankee pitching & your emails
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa talks Rangers game 3 against Tampa Bay, the epic Mets-Dodgers series this weekend, Yankees' perfect pitching and more.
Mike Francesa reacts to NY Rangers huge Game 1 win, shocking Celtics comeback and reads your emails
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike says the NY Rangers have been tremendous so far in the 2022 NHL playoffs -- and they keep getting better. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Warrio...
Mike Francesa previews the NBA Finals and NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors with guest Brian Geltzeiler. The Warriors are favored to win...
Mike Francesa Memorial Day special
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Mike Francesa Podcast, Mike reflects on Memorial Day & the events in Texas. On the sports side, Rangers face a tough ta...
Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine look at the MLB season at the Memorial Day benchmark
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa talks Mets and Yankees, and while there are a lot of smiles in New York, there are reasons for concern. Former Mets manager Bobby Valent...
Mike Francesa weekend recap: NY Rangers, Justin Thomas' victory, Yankees & Mets, Preakness, Celtics
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New Y...
Mike Francesa & Terry Collins talk Mets, Matt Harvey and playing baseball in NY
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa welcomes former Mets manager Terry Collins to the show to talk about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and what it takes to really make it in New Y...
Mike Francesa & Brad Thomas break down the Preakness Stakes field
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa 2022 Preakness predictions. Brad Thomas joins Mike as they break down the field for the 147th running of The Preakness. Is Epicenter the...
Mike Francesa talks PGA Championship, Yankees surge, NY Rangers chances, Mets trajectory
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mike Francesa as he breaks down the PGA Championship and gives his thoughts on Phil Mickelson's absence. Yankees and Mets are already starting to...
Mike Francesa reacts to the Rangers' Game 7 win & reads your emails
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NY Rangers won a thrilling Game 7 Sunday night, and Mike Francesa looks at how they got there and where they go from here. Mike also discusses the...
Bobby Valentine joins Mike Francesa to talk Mets/Yankees | Rangers, NBA Playoffs, Knicks need a path forward
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa gives your the rundown to get you ready for this weekend in sports. The Yankees have righted themselves to a meaningful pace. The Mets s...
Mike Francesa Kentucky Derby Reactions, Plus Yankees, Mets, Rangers & the NBA Playoffs
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did Rich Strike win the Kentucky Derby? Mike Francesa reacts to the shocking Kentucky Derby upset. The Yankees & Mets are rolling, and Mike reacts...
Ultimate Kentucky Derby Preview with Mike Francesa and Brad Thomas
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Kentucky Derby time, and Mike Francesa welcomes Brad Thomas from to preview the run for the roses. The biggest horse racing weekend of the year i...
Mike Francesa talks Mets & Yankees with Bobby Valentine - NFL Reactions with Mark Schlereth
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa digs into recent NY Mets & NY Yankees play with Bobby Valentine and asks whether Mike Trout is rounding back into form. Then, Mark Schle...
Mike Francesa offers his 2022 NFL Draft Round 1 reactions - NY Jets & NY Giants draft star players
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa dives in with his 2022 NFL Draft Round 1 reactions. The NY Jets used their #4 pick on Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, a cornerback from Cincinnat...
Mike Francesa talks NFL Draft with Albert Breer and NBA playoffs with Brian Geltzeiler
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike answers your emails, then talks with Albert Breer joins Mike to talk about this week's NFL Draft. Brian Geltzeiler also joins the show to talk ab...
Mike Francesa Podcast: Mike breaks down the NFL Draft with Mike Tannenbaum
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Draft is approaching, and Mike Francesa welcomes Mike Tannenbaum to the show to break down the 2022 draft.00:00 Intro and how the NFL Draft be...
Mike Francesa interviews Jim Kaat on his Hall of Fame induction & career - MLB legends & stories
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa interviews Jim Kaat, MLB Hall of Fame inductee, broadcaster and author of "Good as Gold." Kaat discusses his Hall of Fame career and the...
Mike Francesa ft. Bobby Valentine | Devin Booker injury & Phoenix Suns title hopes | Low MLB scoring
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa breaks down NBA playoff developments, including the Devin Booker injury and the huge number of three-point shots that players are shooti...
Mike Francesa Interviews Mark Feinsand - MLB Predictions - Yankees & Mets Battle for NY Domination
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com talk Yankees history and Mets predictions. They analyze the Yankee's pitching rotation and its weaknesses a...
Mike Francesa Interviews Brian Geltzeiler - 2022 NBA Playoffs Predictions and NBA Finals Picks
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa and Brian Geltzeiler of Sirius XM NBA Radio make their 2022 NBA playoff predictions. They break down all of the potential playoffs match...
Mike Francesa Masters 2022 Predictions - Brandel Chamblee Interviews - Masters Picks & Odds
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa offers Masters 2022 predictions and loves that Tiger Woods will play at Augusta Nattional. He interviews The Golf Channel's Brandel Cham...
Mike Francesa ft. Bobby Valentine MLB preview 2022 - Mets & Yankees odds - AL East & NL East Predictions
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mike Francesa Podcast welcomes Bobby Valentine 💖 for yet another 2022 MLB preview. Mike and Bobby offer New York Mets previews and New York Yan...
Mike Francesa Previews NCAA Championship 2022 - Mets deGrom injury - Cashman on Astros Cheating
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mike Francesa Podcast features a Kansas vs. North Carolina preview and recounts New Orleans' history as a host for many remarkable NCAA basketball...
Mike Francesa ft. Bobby Valentine MLB preview 2022 - MLB rule changes & predictions and more!
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mike Francesa Podcast welcomes Bobby Valentine 💖 for a 2022 MLB preview. Mike and Bobby chat about MLB rule changes and then discuss the evolut...
Mike Francesa's Kentucky Derby Dreams Dashed, But You Have to Get Back on the Horse
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Francesa drops in for a special episode about his Kentucky Derby dreams and his horse, High Oak. After a terrible accident at the Fountain of Y...
Mike Francesa's Back with Villanova's Jay Wright | Final Four 2022 Preview | Justin Moore injury
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mike Francesa Podcast debuts with Villanova head coach Jay Wright - how far can 'Nova go following Justin Moore's injury? Mike takes a look at the...