Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Francesa

A packed Friday show begins with the Jets sinking even deeper as Justin Fields struggles again after one early touchdown drive. Boomer and Gio question how the team can keep putting him out there and what exactly the Jets are trying to accomplish the rest of the season. Jerry Recco's first update features the sounds of another Patriots win, Willie Colon declaring Fields is not an NFL quarterback, and reaction from Shane Bowen as he prepares for the Packers. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani sweep the MVP awards, Scott Boras starts hyping Cody Bellinger, and Boomer laughs about Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer being born the same year he started at WFAN. Hour two shifts to the Giants' head coaching search. Will they go with an experienced veteran or gamble on another coordinator. Gio sees both paths as possible and compares the situation to how the Patriots built around Drake Maye. Mike Tomlin's name surfaces, but acquiring him would take a trade. Jerry returns with more Jets misery, Dexter Lawrence reacts to Brian Daboll's firing, Mike Francesa's old Ohtani take resurfaces, and the guys talk about Barstool's Internet Invitational. Gio then wrestles with his Week 11 picks after going 0 for 5. Hour three features Boomer getting an alert about California flash floods and praising the Patriots' uniforms. Gio reveals his new obsession with the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and jokes that this is what aging men do. He also admits he struggles with scripted streaming shows if there are actors instead of documentary storytelling. Jerry brings more Patriots Jets audio as Brock Purdy prepares to return for San Francisco. The hour ends with Gio reacting to two unnecessary apologies and a batch of fun calls. Hour four opens with the Patriots winning their eighth straight over the Jets as Drake Maye looks fully in command. The discussion turns to what the Giants need in their next head coach for Jaxson Dart and why the Jets must turn to Tyrod Taylor. Jerry's final update of the day features Justin Fields' uneven performance, Shane Bowen's comments on Daboll's firing, and Judge and Ohtani's MVP celebrations. Scott Boras pumps up Cody Bellinger, the Moment of the Day features a Chris Russo prank call, and the week wraps with Boomer and Gio's NFL picks for Week eleven.

Boomer and Gio dive deeper into the Giants coaching search. Will ownership lean on a proven veteran or roll the dice on another coordinator? Gio sees a path either way and compares the situation to how the Patriots set things up for Drake Maye. Mike Tomlin's name has surfaced, but landing him would require a trade. One caller jumps in to tell Boomer he has been praising the Patriots a little too much. Jerry Recco returns with another update featuring the sounds of another Jets loss and another underwhelming outing from Justin Fields. Dexter Lawrence is asked whether he feels any responsibility for Brian Daboll's firing. A caller to Chris Russo tosses out a head coaching suggestion, and the guys revisit Mike Francesa insisting the Yankees were lucky not to get Ohtani. Aaron Judge reacts to winning the A.L. MVP, and Boomer and Gio talk about Barstool's Internet Invitational golf tournament. The hour closes with Gio trying to climb out of an 0-5 hole after a brutal week of picks and struggling to decide where to go next.

Jerry is back with the latest, opening with the sounds of yet another Jets loss and another flat outing from Justin Fields. Dexter Lawrence addresses whether he feels any responsibility for Brian Daboll's firing. A caller to Chris Russo throws out a bold idea for the Giants' next head coach, and we revisit a classic Mike Francesa moment where he insisted the Yankees were fortunate they didn't land Ohtani.

Justin Fields led the Jets with 67 yards rushing in New England, and it wasn't nearly enough to keep pace with the 9-2 Patriots. Mike Francesa reacts to a New York football season that can't end soon enough. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for Giants and Jets news, analysis, and breakdowns during the NFL season.

Mike Francesa breaks down key NFL Week 11 games, with thoughts on Miami's surprising performance against Buffalo and Washington's struggles. He also covers the Packers' issues, the Giants' coaching decisions, and more. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Commanders v Dolphins 02:10 Packers v Giants 07:00 Panthers v Falcons 07:50 Bucs v Bills 08:50 Texans v Titans, Bears v Vikings 10:00 Bengals v Steelers 11:30 Chargers v Jags 12:25 Seahawks v Rams 13:30 49ers v Cardinals, Ravens v Browns 14:50 Chiefs v Broncos 16:20 Lions v Eagles, Cowboys v Raiders 18:00 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL week 11 and college football with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Notre Dame v Pittsburgh 01:50 Bengals v Steelers 03:25 Bears v Vikings 04:10 Ravens v Browns, Seahawks v Rams

Boomer and Gio light up the airwaves with a mix of chaos, comedy, and controversy. They kick off reacting to Ian O'Connor's bombshell that Joe Schoen might not be safe as Giants GM, then pivot to the Mavericks firing Nico Harrison after his Luka Doncic fallout. Jerry calls Aaron Glenn a “tool” for his media meltdown, sparking a heated debate about combative coaches and frustrated reporters. In Hour 2, Gio doubles down on Glenn's behavior saying you can't pick fights with the media when you're losing and the guys talk Bill Belichick's fall from legend to unwanted while breaking news drops: Jameis Winston is expected to start for the Giants. They also check out the Patriots' new “nor'easter” uniforms and debate Antonio Pierce as a fiery fit for the Giants. Hour 3 turns Hollywood as Boomer recounts sitting next to Michael Kay and Adam Schefter at the Landman premiere with Demi Moore stealing the spotlight. Then comes the call that takes over the day: a WFAN Golf Invitational featuring Mike Francesa in Boomer and Gio's foursome. Hour 4 wraps with more Giants fan fury one caller calling Joe Schoen a “back-stabbing s.o.b.” plus Al Dukes filling in for Jerry with the Moment of the Day: the now-legendary WFAN Golf Invitational debate. Gio ends the show with a mic drop: “There's zero chance Francesa says yes.”

Boomer and Gio crack up over a caller's idea for a WFAN Golf Invitational, imagining a foursome featuring themselves and the legendary Mike Francesa. The guys debate who would actually carry the team, how Francesa would handle missed putts, and which other FAN personalities could join the field. Boomer insists it would be chaos. Gio says it would be radio gold.

Al Dukes steps in for the final update and delivers a hilarious Moment of the Day featuring the idea of a WFAN Golf Invitational with Gio teeing off alongside Mike Francesa. The crew cracks up imagining Francesa's reactions on the course, and in the final segment, they debate whether it could ever actually happen. Gio shuts it down fast saying there's “zero chance” Francesa would ever agree to play.

Boomer and Gio close out the show with laughs and fireworks. The WFAN Golf Invitational idea takes over the studio as listeners imagine Gio and Mike Francesa teaming up on the course — though Gio insists there's “zero chance” Francesa would ever agree to play. The phones light up again with more reaction to Brian Daboll's firing, including a furious caller calling Joe Schoen a “back-stabbing s.o.b.” Al Dukes fills in for Jerry on the final update and delivers the Moment of the Day, featuring the viral golf debate. The guys also touch on YouTubeTV's messy rebate offer and a rumor linking Daboll to Penn State — but the day belongs to the fantasy of a WFAN Golf Showdown.

Boomer and Gio kick off the hour with Boomer's star-studded night at the Landman premiere sitting next to Michael Kay, chatting with Adam Schefter, and spotting Demi Moore looking stunning on the red carpet. The guys then have fun with a caller's idea for a WFAN Golf Invitational featuring Mike Francesa in their foursome. Jerry's update brings the breaking news that Jameis Winston will start for the Giants this weekend, plus Mike Vrabel on facing the Jets, and Jerry Jones praising Quinnen Williams. The Knicks stay perfect at MSG after beating the Grizzlies, and a caller ends the hour roasting Aaron Glenn with a hilarious case of “short man syndrome.”

Mike Francesa analyzes the Giants' coaching upheaval and ponders Joe Schoen's job security. Plus, thoughts on Daboll's future, Glenn's job performance, the Yankees' and Mets' roster needs, and more. 00:00 Giants promote Kafka 04:00 Giants GM keeping his job? 06:20 Daboll to Bills? 08:10 Is Glenn doing a better job? 11:45 Did Knicks make a mistake by firing Thibs? 14:20 Alonso to Yanks, Bellinger to Mets? 17:00 Should Mets go after Skubal? 22:00 More on the Giants

Mike Francesa offers his take on the news of Brian Daboll's firing. What's next for a Giants team that has talent but can't seem to break through?

Mike Francesa reacts after the Jets & Giants Week 10 matchups. The Jets ran back two kicks for touchdowns that helped seal a win versus the Browns. The Giants, though, may have lost more than just the game against the Bears -- rookie phenom Jaxson Dart was injured and didn't return.

Mike Francesa discusses Week 10's matchups, with thoughts on the Rams' rise and the Falcons' coaching woes. Plus, analysis of the Giants' potential regime change and the Jets' strange moves.

Mike Francesa shares his top picks for this weekend's NFL and NCAA games, including Texas Tech vs. BYU, Missouri vs. A&M, the Rams vs. 49ers, and Carolina vs. New Orleans.

Mike Francesa reacts to your emails about the Jets trades, a possible new Giants head coach, the Mets pursuit of Bo Bichette, and much more. 00:00 Jets moves at the trade deadline 05:50 Why did IKF slide during World Series? 09:25 Ja Morant or Zion Williamson? 12:50 Kingsbury to Giants? 14:30 Yankees vs. Dodgers hitting 19:00 Mike Tomlin's consistency 12:00 Ranking Dave Roberts 23:30 Should Mets sign Bo Bichette? 26:40 Juan Soto as an MVP finalist 27:50 Does Sauce complete the Colts? 29:40 Flacco a Hall of Famer?

Patrick Mahomes' last-second bomb fell incomplete in Buffalo, as the Bills took the Week 9 win, 28-21. Mike Francesa reacts to the back-and-forth battle and other NFL action.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff presented the audience with their Top Story of the Day before explaining why today is a Good Day with audio from Dan Qunn, Nick Saban, Mike Francesa and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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 Chiefs vs Bills 27:40 Seahawks vs Commanders 30:40 Cardinals vs Cowboys 33:20 More NFL trade deadline

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

BT & Sal welcome back their old friend, the legendary John Minko, for a candid interview. The "Mink Man" doesn't hold back, detailing the sad truth of his final day at The Fan and revealing he felt like a "corporate spy" upon the station's launch in 1987, when management wanted him "nowhere near" the daytime studio. Minko also discusses the revitalization of the St. John's basketball program under Rick Pitino, his current relationship with Mike Francesa and Chris Russo, and his shocking (and humble) claim of shooting a $90$ on a full golf course. Finally, the guys touch on their Halloween plans and whether Minko should write a book about the station's iconic history.

It's a frightening and fun Davey Mac Sports Program Halloween Special for all you ghosts and goblins out there!   Dave discusses the horror story which is the New York Football Giants now that their most popular player, Cam Skattebo, breaks his ankle and is out for the season!   The NBA scandal hits hard as commissioner Adam Silver is in deep sh*t!   A new article from Front Office Sports states that ESPN thinks Pat McAfee is a "diva"!   Ruh-roh!   Also- Dave sees Roy and Sean O.'s Pearl Jam cover band (PJNY) in Long Island, new show character Petey The Pumpkin Boy stops by to tell some Halloween jokes, Mike Francesa is a downer, and much more!   Enjoy this epic 407th episode of the DMSP today and Happy Halloween!

Mike Francesa gives his postgame reaction to the Jets' first victory of the year. The Giants suffered a major blow with the loss of Cam Skattebo in the matchup against the Eagles.

Mike Francesa looks around the NFL and breaks down the games of Week 8, including a revenge spot for the Eagles against the Giants.

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.

Mike Francesa talks to Don Mattingly about his long journey to the World Series, now as a bench coach with Toronto.

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa calls in on a car phone to talk about another disastrous football weekend in New York. How should Giants fans feel today after a historic collapse? Does Aaron Glenn deserve a second year with the Jets? Was Shohei Ohtani's Game 4 performance in the NLCS the best in sports history? Does Ohtani have to do it in the World Series? Then, do it on the Angels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?

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.

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?

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.

Jerry's back with the latest Jets drama! Kurt Warner was completely baffled by their end-of-half playcalling. Brandon Tierney slammed Justin Fields on his podcast, calling him “straight up ass.” Mike Francesa also criticized Aaron Glenn for keeping Troy Taylor on the bench—frustration is mounting.

Boomer says this Jets offense is one of the worst he's ever seen, rivaling even his most brutal seasons. Aaron Glenn knows the pain—he lived it with the 0-11 Lions—but the Jets still have three winnable games: Panthers at home, at Cincinnati, and hosting the Browns. Lose them and Gio thinks Glenn could be gone. Fields could face boos at home if he stumbles, and Glenn will have to make a move in front of the fans. Jerry kicked off with Kurt Warner baffled by the Jets' playcalling, while Brandon Tierney called Fields “straight up ass” on his podcast. Mike Francesa slammed Glenn for benching Troy Taylor, and the hour wrapped with more talk about whether Glenn will finally pull the trigger.

The Jets had an opportunity to get their first win, but they couldn't get into field goal range with time winding down. Mike Francesa give his post-game reaction.

It's Columbus Day weekend, or is it Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend? Or is it Italian Heritage Month? Joe Gambino is here to break it all down for us. Plus, would Rob take steroids? Mike Francesa has a health emergency and we're happy he's okay. Gene Simmons crashed his car! Disturbed got a show canceled due to David D Rainman and Kid Rock actually made a good point about Ticketmaster.Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. More info here.Follow us on: Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and our Discord Chat. Also don't forget about our Spotify playlist. We also have merch if you're into that kind of sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Blue wins back-to-back home games behind Skattebo's 3 TDs and rookie Dart's strong play, while Gio calls this week's NFL slate ‘horrid' and takes a Sunday bye. Phillies' season ends in shocking blunder, Mike Francesa battles emergency gall bladder surgery, and Week 6 NFL picks close out the chaos!

Boomer warns the 0-5 Jets: find your Jaxson Dart or face more misery, while Gio pleads: don't embarrass yourselves in London. Giants excitement explodes after a huge win over the Eagles — Bob Papa's calls, Dart's chemistry with Lil' Jordan, and Seth Jordan's disbelief steal the show. Meanwhile, Mike Francesa battles emergency gall bladder surgery, the Phillies season ends in a shocking pitcher blunder, and Philly's Brody from WIP loses it on-air. Yesterday it looked bright for Philly sports — today?

Mike Francesa undergoes emergency gall bladder surgery, while the Phillies' season ends in a shocking blunder — a grounder to the pitcher that cost them the game. Philly's Brody from WIP goes completely off the rails after the loss!

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

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

(00:00-12:49) Happy birthday John Lennon. TMA will be live from The Rawlings Experience next Wednesday. Audio from Sparky calling into the Paul Finebaum show and it sounds like didn't open his mouth during the entire call. Audio of our friend Mike Francesa taking calls with a question about the bodies of the players in Monument Park. Throat noises. Audio of Aaron Boone talking about if he expects to be back next year.(12:57-30:16) Doug's going as a furry for Halloween. Story out of Puerto Rico talking about the possibility of Yadier Molina joining Oli's staff on the Cardinals. You can never have enough catchers. Hard to envision Yadi doing the media part of the responsibilities. No news yet on the Albert as manager of the Angels rumors.(30:26-49:08) The Hoosiers trying to shock the world and take down the Ducks. Jackson didn't wanna be near the Antlers. Above the tunnel. Jackson workshopping a take on early kickoff times for west coast teams. Audio from The Ruffino and Joe Show saying that Alabama will smoke Mizzou and that Ty Simpson will pick them apart. Don't say 50 piece. Audio of Brandon Walker on FS1's Wake Up Barstool talking about the huge opportunity for Mizzou on Saturday. Mizzou has the 7th most difficult schedule in the country for the remaining games. Finna be a slobberknocker. Jackson's not emotionally strong enough to watch Bobby Boots kick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?

Seth and Sean react to others being petty and get petty themselves in this week's PettyCast. They hear former Raven Chris Canty's frustration with the Ravens, Mike Francesa not being a fan of Aaron Glenn, various people being petty about the Yankees losing, and Bill Belichick's not allowing UNC to put anything out about the Patriots to their own detriment.

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.

Toronto's offense exploded in the middle of Game 2 and left the Yankees reeling. Mike Francesa asks if the Yankees can possibly recover against the Blue Jays.

(00:00-29:00) Nobu Nobu Nobu Nobu. What a time to be alive. Audio of Chaim Bloom talking about getting to know the players and staffing going forward. Announced that Oli will be back for next season. Albert Pujols is a possible candidate to replace Ron Washington as the manager of the Angels. Best players to become managers. Caller Ellen is on the line but someone stole Jackson's phone pot. Ellen's got questions about Marmol. The timing of the extension. Ellen says Martin can be a little prickly. Uh oh, mom and dad are fighting.(29:08-40:50) Mike Francesa's not happy, Doug. Audio of Mike letting Aaron Boone have it for how he handled his bullpen. Doug agrees with Francesa. Next up is audio of Francesa unhappy with tickets being withheld from Boston fans. Tell me it's not true! Cactus Kilycoyne.(41:00-1:02:08) What else do you want for next weekend, Doug? Jeremy Rutherford joins us in studio. Doug's ready for a rebuild after how this preseason has gone so far. Who's going to be the third line right winger? Most of the roster is probably set save for the last couple of spots. The team needs a good start and not find themselves behind the eight ball early. Looking forward to seeing what Tucker and Mailloux do as a defensive pairing. JR has a JeffCo question for The Chairman. JR keeps all his receipts. Torey Krug is done.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Mike Francesa has a meltdown over the New York Mets.(17:38) Dan Roche from WBZ-TV joins Toucher & Hardy (35:06) Paul Finebaum is dabbling with the idea of running for Senate.(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.