Mike Francesa breaks down the biggest storylines from the upcoming World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Shohei Ohtani, among other big names, will all battle for the MLB championship.
Oct 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 499
Mike Francesa offers early thoughts on World Series Game 1, which pits the Yankees versus the Dodgers on Friday. Plus, thoughts on the Giants and Jets and the Knicks' potential in the new NBA season.
Oct 22, 2024•42 min•Ep. 498
Mike Francesa reacts following a 0-3 Sunday in New York. The Giants were "pathetic" against the Eagles, losing 28-3. The Jets stumbled in the second half versus the Steelers following the addition of WR Davante Adams. And the Mets' amazing season finally ended in Los Angeles as the Dodgers won Game 6, 10-5.
Oct 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 497
A Giancarlo Stanton HR earlier in the game tied it up, and an extra innings blast from Juan Soto sealed the series as the Yankees win the ALCS and move on to the World Series. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the series clincher.
Oct 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 496
For a while, it felt like deja vu from Game 3, but the Yankees hold on to beat Cleveland in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Mets, meanwhile, made a statement to force a Game 6 against Los Angeles. Mike Francesa gives his postgame reactions to both games.
Oct 19, 2024•30 min•Ep. 495
Mike Francesa weighs in on every NFL matchup for Week 7. The Giants will host a middling Eagles team, while the Jets will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the resurgent Steelers.
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 494
Are the Mets running out of gas at the wrong time? After a punishing 10-2 loss to the Dodgers, Mike Francesa says New York must either dig deeper or call it a season.
Oct 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 493
The Yankees had the Guardians on the ropes in the 9th inning of Game 3 but couldn't finish the job. Mike Francesa breaks down the action and asks how New York will respond in Game 4.
Oct 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 492
The Dodgers made Game 3 and repeat of Game 1 and shut the Mets out while scoring tons of runs in the process. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 3 and paints a picture of how the Mets can get back into the series.
Oct 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 491
Cleveland was again no match for the Yankees as New York took game 2 of the ALCS 6-3. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game. Will the Yankees make it a sweep?
Oct 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 490
Mike Francesa discusses the New York Jets' acquisition of Davante Adams from the Raiders. Will the flashy wideout help Aaron Rodgers jumpstart the team's lackluster offensive production? And will the Jets finally sign Haason Reddick to bolster the defense?
Oct 15, 2024•33 min•Ep. 489
Mike Francesa reacts following a busy night for New York teams. The Jets dropped a winnable game against the Bills in spite of Aaron Rodgers' heroics. And the Yankees held off the Guardians, winning Game 1 of the ALCS, 5-2.
Oct 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 488
Mike Francesa reacts following the Mets victory in Game 2. Francisco Lindor kicked off the game with a leadoff home run, followed by Mark Vientos’ grand slam in the second inning, propelling the Mets to a commanding 6-0 lead. New York maintained control from there, securing a 7-3 victory to even the NLCS at 1-1.
Oct 15, 2024•15 min•Ep. 487
The New York Giants squandered an opportunity to take down the vulnerable Bengals, and the Dodgers shut out the Mets in Game 1 of the NCLS. Mike Francesa breaks down what's next for both NY teams.
Oct 14, 2024•25 min•Ep. 486
Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 6 on his Football Friday show. Will the Giants be able to keep up with the high-scoring Bengals? And the Jets will have to contend with a dangerous Bills team on Monday Night Football.
Oct 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 485
Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees' 3-1 win over Kansas City in Game 4 of the ALDS. New York will play the Guardians or Tigers in the American League Championship Series. Plus, thoughts on the demotion of Nathaniel Hackett, who lost his position as Jets offensive coordinator.
Oct 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 484
Giancarlo Stanton's home run gave New York a 3-2 win in Game 3 of the ALCS in Kansas City. The Yankees are now one win away from advancing in the postseason, and Mike Francesa wonders just how far this team can go.
Oct 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 483
Franciso Lindor calmly smashed a grand slam into the stands at Citi Field in Game 4 of the NLDS, and New York defeated the Phillies 4-1. Now, the Mets await their opponent in the National League Championship Series.
Oct 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 482
The Mets hammered Philadelphia's pitchers relentlessly Tuesday night. Now, New York is just one win away from moving to the championship series.
Oct 09, 2024•18 min•Ep. 481
The New York Jets abruptly fired coach Robert Saleh today. Mike Francesa says it was the right move -- but will the team's offensive woes really get any better if Nathaniel Hackett remains as OC?
Oct 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 480
Mike Francesa breaks down the Yankee's Game 2 loss to the Royals. How will New York respond in Game 3 in Kansas City on Wednesday?
Oct 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 479
The Giants outplayed the Seahawks and delivered a game-ending Field Goal Block to stay alive at 2-3. The Mets started strong, but the bullpen ran out of gas with late walks and lose to the Phillies in walk-off fashion. Mike Francesa looks at the afternoon action on Sunday for the Giants and Mets.
Oct 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 478
Mike can't watch the Jets offense anymore. Hear why in the postgame reaction to the Jets 23-27 loss against the Vikings.
Oct 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 477
The Yankees survive a seesaw battle with Kansas City, while the Mets continue late-inning heroics in Philadelphia. Mike Francesa reacts to both games in a special Mike Francesa Podcast.
Oct 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 476
Mike Francesa looks at the key games for Week 5 in the NFL.
Oct 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 475
With two outs left in their season, the Mets snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a Pete Alonso 3-run blast to advance to the NLDS. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to this instant classic of a game.
Oct 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 474
The Mets couldn't hold on to a seventh-inning lead in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series. Now, a New York team known for its resilience must dig even deeper to extend its postseason dreams.
Oct 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 473
Mike Francesa reacts to the Mets' 8-4 victory over the Brewers in Game 1 of the Wild Card series. Is New York playing well enough to make a real postseason run?
Oct 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 472
Mike Francesa reacts following the Mets' playoff-clinching win over the Braves. He also weighs in on the passing of MLB icon Pete Rose.
Oct 01, 2024•35 min•Ep. 471
In a sloppy, rainy day in New Jersey, the New York Jets suffer a shock defeat to the Denver Broncos. Mike Francesa breaks down this defensive battle as well as the play-calling from the Jets. The Jets looked "unbelievably hapless." Mike says Robert Saleh looked more like a cheerleader than a coach. Breece Hall was nowhere to be found.
Sep 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 469