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 separate from the path, but are the championship teams? Mike also reads your emails. 00:00 All eyes are on the NY Rangers 03:00 NY Rangers need better defense versus the Carolina Hurricanes 04:30 PGA Championship: Southern Hills 04:50 PGA Championship: Tiger Woods is playing 05:28 PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson won't defend his title 07:25 PGA C...
May 18, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 Phoenix flop, the Preakness Stakes, and reads your emails. 00:00 NY Rangers defeat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT 01:15 NY Rangers won in spite of flaws 02:38 Phoenix Suns' "stunning" collapse vs. Dallas Mavericks 05:00 Suns Devin Booker's superstar status at risk 09:50 Rich Strike not running the Preakness Stakes 13:00 The Triple Crown letdown 19:47 M...
May 16, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 still have room to grow. The Rangers have to attack & take advantage of a weak Pittsburgh goaltending situation. How will this round of the NBA Playoffs play out? Bobby Valentine joins the show to give his baseball insights. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follow Mike Francesca & BetRivers Network o...
May 12, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 to the weekend's games, including some thoughts on whining about the size of Yankees Stadium. 00:00 Kentucky Derby Reaction 08:55 Yankees & Mets weekend recaps 11:25 Yankees traps on the horizon, Mets can go up from here 13:35 NY Rangers need to find consistency to take advantage of the Pens' backup goalie 15:30 NBA title is up for grabs f...
May 09, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 is covered right here. 00:00 Kentucky Oaks preview: Nest is the horse to beat 1:43 Brad picks Nostalgic to win 6:17 High Oak update 7:33 Bob Baffert is at the Derby 14:43 Messier's chances to win 17:35 Brad picks Zandon as the horse to beat 22:26 Epicenter candidate for a fade 25:45 Mo Donegal may have some space to operate 28:22 Happy Jack breakdow...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 Schlereth joins the show to offer NFL Draft reactions and discuss what it really takes to build an NFL offensive line. They also analyze recent QB moves, including Matt Ryan to the Colts and Russell Wilson to the Broncos. But the show all starts with Mike responding to listener emails! 00:00 Mike responds to your emails: Yankees, Jay Wright & NB...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Cincinnati, while the Giants used pick #5 for Kayvon Thibodeaux, a defensive end from Oregon. Hear Mike's take on those picks and more right now! 00:00 The Jets & Giants excelled in the first round 01:40 NY Jets - Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, CB, Cincinnati 03:58 NY Jets - Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State 04:20 NY Jets - Jermaine Johnson II, DE, Florida State 0...
Apr 29, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 about the current state of the NBA playoffs and the ousting of the Nets. 00:00 Intro and listener emails 07:33 Albert Breer joins the show to talk NFL Draft 18:50 Jets and Giants draft predictions 33:30 Quarterbacks and the 2022 NFL Draft 43:10 Brian Geltzeiler joins the show to talk NBA playoffs 01:20:20 Mets & Yankees short-term looks Subscribe...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 became a marketing event 02:08 Mike Tannenbaum joins the show to talk NFL Draft 42:45 How big of an embarrassment are the Nets? 44:36 Joey Gallo needs a change of scenery Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follow Mike Francesca & BetRivers Network on Twitter: 🐣 Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) https://twitte...
Apr 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 makeup of current pitching staffs. Mike and Jim also talk about other MLB legends, from Sandy Koufax to Frank Robinson to Carl Yastrzemski and Jack Buck, the famous announcer. 00:00 Intro 02:10 Jim Kaat was a great fielder (for a pitcher) 04:30 Kaat is finally going to the MLB Hall of Fame 06:15 Were the 1960's the golden age of pitching? 08:19 Ka...
Apr 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Mike Francesa breaks down NBA playoff developments, including the Devin Booker injury and the huge number of three-point shots that players are shooting. Bobby Valentine joins the show and they discuss the MLB ball, as well as the trend of low-scoring games so far this season. Plus, how will sports betting affect MLB games? Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Intro 00:55 Phoenix Suns & Devin Booker injury 03:13 Atlanta Hawks struggling against Mia...
Apr 20, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Mike Francesa and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com talk Yankees history and Mets predictions. They analyze the Yankee's pitching rotation and its weaknesses and the Mets' roster moves in hopes of ruling NY. Plus, why Mike wouldn't pay Aaron Judge, along with tributes to Tom Seaver and Elston Howard. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Big home opener for the NY Mets! ⚾ 01:30 Mets pitching rotation is worrisome 02:17 Yankees' pitching issues could be problemat...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mike Francesa and Brian Geltzeiler of Sirius XM NBA Radio make their 2022 NBA playoff predictions. They break down all of the potential playoffs matchups and also make their NBA Finals picks. Plus, how badly will the NBA (and it's viewers) miss LeBron James and the LA Lakers? Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 The NBA playoffs have started...without LeBron James 02:15 Biggest story of the NBA playoffs? No LA Lakers! 04:23 Interview with Brian Geltzei...
Apr 13, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mike Francesa offers Masters 2022 predictions and loves that Tiger Woods will play at Augusta Nattional. He interviews The Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee, who offers five Masters picks. Finally, an interview with Michael Leboff reveals the best Masters bets this week. If you love golf betting and The Masters, listen now for the best golf analysis online! Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast and be sure to tap the🔔icon after you click Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 It’s M...
Apr 06, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Mike Francesa Podcast welcomes Bobby Valentine 💖 for yet another 2022 MLB preview. Mike and Bobby offer New York Mets previews and New York Yankees predictions, and much more! ⚾ How will the Jacob DeGrom injury affect the Mets? Is Anthony Rizzo the right guy to play Yankees first base? And Bobby gives you his American League East predictions! 00:00 Yankees play Friday against the Boston Red Sox 01:10 NCAA Championship recap (Kansas defeats UNC) 02:40 UNC’s rebounding woes cost them the titl...
Apr 06, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The Mike Francesa Podcast features a Kansas vs. North Carolina preview and recounts New Orleans' history as a host for many remarkable NCAA basketball championship games. Then, Mike dives into a Masters 2022 preview, and finds it almost unbelievable that Tiger Woods might play this week. He analyzes the Mets and the Jacob deGrom injury and why durability is so important during the MLB season. Finally, Mike wraps up with Brian Cashman blaming the Astros' cheating scandal for the Yankees' loss in ...
Apr 04, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Mike Francesa Podcast welcomes Bobby Valentine 💖 for a 2022 MLB preview. Mike and Bobby chat about MLB rule changes and then discuss the evolution of MLB managers and front offices. Are MLB starting pitchers are really worth huge contracts? Also, check out their New York Mets preview, New York Yankees predictions, and much more! ⚾ Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast and be sure to tap the🔔icon after you click Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Mike welcomes Bobby Valent...
Apr 01, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 Youth, what happened to High Oak and his Kentucky Derby prospects? 00:00 Intro 02:19 Mike was hoping High Oak would compete in the Kentucky Derby 04:00 Factors affecting the Kentucky Derby decision 05:17 Terrifying Fountain of Youth accident 10:00 You need fewer points to qualify for this year's Kentucky Derby 12:40 Don't push a horse that's not ready...
Mar 31, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 Final Four matchups and previews what's ahead for the podcast. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast be sure to tap the Bell icon after you click Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Intro - Mike Francesa is back! 05:40 Mike will also do baseball podcasts with Bobby Valentine 09:00 Final Four preview 24:30 Mike interviews Villanova...
Mar 28, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1
