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 five-time MLB All-Star and in 2015, the team honored him by retiring his uniform number 51. Mike also chat about Williams' work as a guitarist, one who has released two jazz albums. He was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2009. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast.
Aug 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 50
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 Russell and sports broadcaster Vin Scully. He also responds to your emails. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast.
Aug 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 49
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. Giants head coach Brian Daboll has his work cut out for him and his team may struggle to make the playoffs. The Jets are in a similar situation -- coach Robert Saleh and QB Zach Wilson must compete to win this year instead of playing not to lose. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast.
Aug 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 48
On this episode, Mike Francesa breaks down the high-intensity Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees. Max Scherzer faced down Aaron Judge & the Yanks and won bragging rights in NYC. Where do both clubs go from here, especially with the impending MLB trade deadline? Mike also reads and responds to your emails. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast.
Jul 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 47
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 Orioles and other playoff hopefuls. They also dig into the massive NYC clash between the New York Yankees and NY Mets in the Subway Series. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode of the Mike Francesa Podcast.
Jul 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 46
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 clash between the Mets and Yankees in the Subway Series. You'll also hear him answer listener emails.
Jul 25, 2022•40 min•Ep. 45
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 in New York, the New York fanbase and what it's going to take to make it to the World Series.
Jul 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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 week's Subway Series between the Yankees and NY Mets is going to be the highlight of the summer sports season. Plus, a recap of the the thrilling British Open and Cam Smith's torrid putting, and answers to listener emails.
Jul 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Mike Francesa breaks down the British Open at St. Andrews with Golfweek writer David Dusek. The course and weather forecast will likely favor long hitters this week, as well as players who can escape the course's 107 bunkers. Will LIV Golf participants be eligible to play in future major tournaments? Lawsuits and controversy loom on the horizon for both LIV converts and PGA hardliners. Plus, quick updates on the the NY Yankees and the NY Mets.
Jul 13, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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 weekend against the New York Yankees. Mike Francesa talks about these topics and Top 10 quarterbacks going into the 2022 NFL season. Matt Ryan is being overlooked. Mike also answers your emails.
Jul 11, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 looks at the Baker Mayfield trade and responds to your emails, including his thoughts on Notre Dame going to a conference.
Jul 08, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 Houston Astros keep showing that they're a top-tier squad; is a trading deadline arms race on the horizon between them & the New York Yankees? The Yanks are trying to find more ways to get Matt Carpenter into the lineup with his homer-laden bat. Mike also talks about Jalen Brunson's potential impact on the Knicks. Mike also reads your email...
Jul 06, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Nets situation looks unsalvageable, but the Knicks are making key moves. Mike Francesa breaks down two teams going in different directions. College football is about to look unrecognizable because of all the money flowing in. Mike also answers your emails.
Jul 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 return. The NY Knicks desperately need a point guard like Jalen Brunson but they're relying on cooperation from the Dallas Mavericks. Also, the New York Giants and NY Jets are hopeful as the start of NFL training camp approaches. Finally, Mike responds to your emails. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode....
Jun 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 37
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 how to neutralize the Yankees bats. The Red Sox have somehow snuck into second place. Atlanta is starting to put the pressure on the Mets. Mike also reads your emails. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Yankees vs. Astros is a great matchup 05:25 Red Sox are red hot & Mets keep winning 10:40 Can Me...
Jun 27, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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 single episode. 00:00 Wiggins was the key to Golden State's championship 09:15 Several options at the top of the draft 14:40 Expected pick order from Geltzeiler's sources 19:00 Will the Nets sign Kyrie Irving long-term? 22:10 How do the Lakers get better? 27:45 Can Phoenix rebound from their playoff loss? 31:25 Brian's top 10 draft board Follow Mike Fr...
Jun 23, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Mike Francesa & Bobby Valentine talk about the Yankees and their sky-high World Series hopes, as well as NY Mets postseason possibilities. The analyze MLB developments throughout the league and ask which clubs need to make serious trades before the deadline. Mike also talks about PGA player defections -- including Brooks Koepka -- to the LIV Golf Tour. Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Yankees are hot – what about other AL teams? 07:00 Analysis ...
Jun 22, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 miss a single episode. 00:00 US Open recap - Matt Fitzpatrick wins 05:45 Stanley Cup - Tampa Bay wins Game 3 07:54 Mark Feinsand, the Yankees & “The Franchise” 14:30 Don Mattingly is an icon 19:15 Is a Subway Series in the works? 26:00 Yankees strategies for the postseason 33:32 Mike answers your emails Follow Mike Francesa & BetRiver...
Jun 21, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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. 00:00 US Open 2022: No clear favorite, but don't get left behind 05:00 NBA Finals: Celtics could not control their turnovers 07:35 MLB: Yankees have never looked this good 12:30 MLB: Mets now have some competition for the NL East 15:15 Mike responds to your emails Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast so you don't miss a single episode. Follo...
Jun 17, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 weekend's triumph at the RBC Canadian Open. Phil Mickelson, embroiled in the LIV Golf drama, is an incredible 250-1 to win. 00:00 US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy favored 03:40 Brookline course preview: Deep rough, tiny greens 06:35 LIV Golf vs. PGA controversy is all about ______ 12:00 US Open picks & contenders 18:20 Mike responds to your emails Subsc...
Jun 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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 St. Warriors could take their fourth quarter momentum in Game 4 and keep pressing the Boston Celtics in Game 5 tonight. Against a grueling postseason schedule, the NY Rangers simply ran out of gas versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay looks to be in prime form entering the Stanley Cup Finals against the Colorado Avalanche. 00:00 The NY Yankees ...
Jun 13, 2022•28 min•Ep. 30
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, Mo Donegal, and Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, who skipped the Preakness. Other contenders include Skippylongstocking, Nest, Creative Minister, Golden Glider, and Barber Road. Mike and Brad also analyze Belmont betting strategies. 00:00 It's an 8-horse field at the Belmont 06:30 Rich Strike returns in prime form 10:40 Mo Donegal is a lot like...
Jun 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 29
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 and their efforts to keep the red-hot Phillies at bay. But the big story is LIV Golf and the seismic shifts it is causing pro golf -- the PGA is officially scrambling as stars like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson flee to the fledgling golf league. Mike also responds to your emails. 00:00 NY Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Game 5 preview 03:30 NY...
Jun 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 28
Mike Francesa talks Rangers game 3 against Tampa Bay, the epic Mets-Dodgers series this weekend, Yankees' perfect pitching and more.
Jun 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 27
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 Warriors and Celtics duked it out from the three-point line, and Boston won in spite of a terrible game from Jayson Tatum. He digs into NY Mets and NY Yankees updates and also responds to your emails. 00:00 NY Rangers are getting better by the game 02:30 NBA Finals: 83 three-point attempts in Game 1 08:20 NY Mets get blanked for the first time in 53 game...
Jun 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 26
Mike previews the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors with guest Brian Geltzeiler. The Warriors are favored to win but Mike sees this one going the distance. The NY Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Easter Conference Finals. Joe Micheletti and Mike analyze the matchup. 00:00 NBA Finals: Warriors favored - Tatum and Curry are MVP favorites 01:40 Controversial Max Strus three pointer erased 04:00 More fallout among the Phoenix Suns playoff ...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
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 task in game 7 on the road in Carolina. At the quarter pole, Yankees have a 4.5 game lead and Mets 8.5 in their divisions. Mike reacts to the Celtics-Heat game 7. Mike also answers your emails.
May 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 24
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 Valentine weighs in. In the NHL, the Rangers have tied things up against Carolina and look to stick to their winning ways. Mike also talks NBA; Celtics and Warriors. 00:00 Intro and reasons for concern in New York 00:30 Rangers are heading to game 5 and are looking for more 01:43 One step away from Boston-Golden State final 04:34 The Yankees are headed t...
May 26, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 York. Also, Mike and Terry discuss the state of the baseball and how there is currently a transition in the MLB to an older style of play. 00:00 Mike Francesa talks baseball with former Mets manager Terry Collins 03:51 What happened with Matt Harvey 06:47 Historically, infielders don't do well with the Mets, is Francisco Lindor different? 08:56 Max ...
May 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 22
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 favorite? Should Secret Oath even be in the Preakness? All this and more on this edition of The Mike Francesa Podcast. 00:00 Mike is disappointed in the sport -- for now 01:12 Mike and Brad review the blistering pace of the Kentucky Derby 04:24 In the Preakness, Epicenter will most likely be the favorite 06:38 Thoughts on Early Voting 08:54 Should...
May 19, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
