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The Mike Francesa Podcast

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Get Mike Francesa's unequaled takes on sports with The Mike Francesa Podcast. Listen to Mike's instant reactions to the biggest games and unbiased sports talk each week. Subscribe today and never miss a minute. Watch Mike live at 10am ET on YouTube on the Mike Francesa Podcast channel.
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Episodes

Weaponless Giants Can't Keep Up With 49ers, Lose 34-24

Jaxson Dart threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Mac Jones and the 49ers in Week 9. Mike Francesa offers his take on another tough New York loss at home. Plus, thoughts on the epic World Series that ended with a Dodgers victory.

Nov 02, 202526 min

2025 Breeders' Cup Predictions

Mike Francesa breaks down the 2025 Breeders' Cup. Top contender Sovereignty was scratched due to illness, so he offers his analysis of the best of the rest. He also reflects on how rising costs and syndicates have transformed horse racing.

Nov 01, 202531 min

Francesa Football Friday Week 9

Mike Francesa rolls through Week 9 of the NFL season, the week before the trade deadline and the halfway point of this year's campaign. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 0:00 Trade deadline storylines 6:45 49ers vs Giants 8:35 Vikings vs Lions 10:40 Bears vs Bengals 13:30 Panthers vs Packers 15:00 Chargers vs Titans 15:45 Falcons vs Patriots 17:15 Colts vs Steelers 19:05 Broncos vs Texans 19:55 Jaguars vs Raiders 22:30 Saints vs Rams 24:00 C...

Oct 31, 202540 min

Francesa Five: Week 9 NFL & NCAA Best Bets

Mike Francesa gives his best bets for this weekend's games in the NFL and NCAA. 0:00 Penn St. vs Ohio St. 2:55 Rutgers vs Illinois 4:00 Jaguars vs Raiders 5:50 Chiefs vs Bills 8:10 Cardinals vs Cowboys #nfl #sportsbetting #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork

Oct 30, 202511 min

Francesa Five: Week 8 NFL and NCAA Picks

Mike Francesa breaks down Week 8 with NFL picks featuring the Giants vs. Eagles and Ravens vs. Bears. Mike also looks at Missouri at Vanderbilt in college football.

Oct 23, 202510 min

NY Giants a "Dangerous" Team on the Ascent

Mike Francesa dissects the Giants' stunning collapse in Denver and the emergence of Jaxson Dart as a fearless young quarterback. Can they build on this and reshape their future?

Oct 20, 202546 min

Giants Go Cold in the Rockies, Jets Stagger to 0-7

The Giants held a lead late into the fourth quarter in Denver, but let the Broncos storm back. Meanwhile, the Jets scored only six points against the Panthers and lost again. Mike Francesa offers his measured reaction.

Oct 20, 202548 min

Francesa Football Friday Week 7

Mike Francesa discusses the biggest NFL storylines in NFL Week 7. Can the Giants beat a very tough Broncos defense? And will the Jets ever win a game?

Oct 17, 202531 min

Francesa Five Week 7 Picks

Mike Francesa discusses his best bets for Week 7, including Texas Tech vs Arizona State, Rams vs Jaguars, Buccaneers vs Lions, Texans vs Seahawks, and Washington vs Dallas.

Oct 16, 20257 min

Francesa Football Friday Week 6

Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 6, including the Jets' tall task against the Denver Broncos.

Oct 10, 202520 min

Francesa Five Week 6 Picks

Mike Francesa offers his best picks for Kansas at Texas Tech, Michigan v USC, Broncos v Jets, Cowboys v Panthers, and Titans v Raiders.

Oct 10, 20255 min

Giants Outplay Eagles 34-17

The New York Giants delivered an inspired, stunning performance and ran over the Eagles 34-17. Cam Skattebo rushed for three touchdowns and the G-Men stopped the Eagles in the moments when it mattered.

Oct 10, 202518 min

Yankees Eliminated by Blue Jays in Game 4

Mike Francesa returns with his take on the Yankees' 3-1 loss in the ALDS. After a hot streak to end the regular season, what went wrong with this team?

Oct 09, 202531 min

Giants & Jets "Unwatchable"

Mike Francesa breaks down the Jets' and Giants' losses in Week 5. The Giants took an early lead on the Saints but couldn't hang on, and the Jets gotta jet.

Oct 06, 202522 min

Yankees Bullpen Blows Up in Game 1

Toronto's bats put a hurt on the Yankees bullpen in Game 1 of the division series. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction.

Oct 05, 202526 min

Francesa Football Friday Week 5

Mike Francesa breaks down every game of Week 5, including the Giants vs the Saints and the Cowboys vs the Jets. Can the Giants hit another bullseye with Dart at QB, and will these Jets ever bag a win? Plus, reactions to your emails!

Oct 03, 202541 min

Schlittler's Brilliance Helps Yankees Advance

Cam Schlittler delivered an epic playoff pitching performance and Ryan McMahon went all-in on defense as the Yankees advance to the ALDS against Toronto. Mike Francesa gives his post-game reaction as the Bombers survive and advance

Oct 03, 202520 min

Chisholm's Sprint Saves Yankees in Game 2

A taut Game 3 ended with a Yankees victory, as Jazz Chisholm Jr. just beat the tag at home at the bottom of the 8th. Mike Francesa breaks down the action.

Oct 02, 202521 min

Yankees Blow 9th-Inning Rally, Sox Take Opener

Mike Francesa reacts after the Yankees lost Game 1 of the WildCard series versus the Red Sox. New York loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the ninth, but failed to bring a single runner home.

Oct 01, 202528 min

Yankees Stoop to New Lows with New Ticket Policy

Mike Francesa blasts the Yankees for blocking out-of-market fans from buying postseason tickets. Why is this storied franchise stooping to second-rate tactics at such a critical juncture?

Sep 30, 202510 min

"Same Old Jets" Lose Again, Now 0-4 to Start Season

Justin Fields ran the Jets offense at a "glacial" pace on MNF versus the Dolphins, and New York finds itself frozen in a young but winless season. Mike Francesa wonders what's next for this hapless franchise.

Sep 30, 202525 min

Terry Collins: What Went Wrong for the Mets?

Mike Francesa and former Mets manager Terry Collins dissect the Mets’ collapse. New York had weak pitching, poor defense, a lack of clutch hitting, and a lack of chemistry, despite a $340 million payroll.

Sep 29, 202541 min
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