Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees splitting the Saturday doubleheader with Boston. Mike discusses Fried's outing, Lombard's struggles, an issue he has with Gerrit Cole and more. Plus, what he expects from Giants cut down day. 00:00 Yankees vs. Red Sox 03:00 Yankees' Offensive Struggles 10:00 Yankees' Roster and Injuries 14:00 Pitching Analysis 20:00 Baseball Scheduling Mistake 30:00 NFL Preseason Observations

(0:00) Good morning, everyone. Time to talk. Doug hates cold weather. Redbird chatter. Win yesterday. Blaze Jordan injury. There is no hibachi in the Cardinal clubhouse. Gordon Graceffo. More people send in their measurements. (13:10) Shania Twain. Sheryl Crow will sing at the Arkansas Pine-Bluff game. What's on tab for the fellas for the weekend? Trivia nights. Listeners inviting us to events. Taylor Twellman. Josh Baez struggles. The Skipper will be on with us at 8. People sending in there net worth and body counts. Mike Francesa is a legend. ATMA has become a Beercats vehicle. (47:30) They love the fans, not money. When did Royals by Lorde come out? Trying to connect Tony La Russa. Butch Patrick's Werewolf Doll is in a bad spot. Tony La Russa joins us to talk about his upcoming event on September 13 at the Factory in Chesterfield. Albert, Yadi, Jim Edmonds, So Taguchi, and many more will be in attendance. Talking about memories from the 04, 05, and the championship 06 team. Tony's connection to players and teammates over the years. Does Tony think Yadi will be a first ballot Hall of Famer? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good morning, everyone. Time to talk. Doug hates cold weather. Redbird chatter. Win yesterday. Blaze Jordan injury. There is no hibachi in the Cardinal clubhouse. Gordon Graceffo. More people send in their measurements. Shania Twain. Sheryl Crow will sing at the Arkansas Pine-Bluff game. What's on tab for the fellas for the weekend? Trivia nights. Listeners inviting us to events. Taylor Twellman. Josh Baez struggles. The Skipper will be on with us at 8. People sending in there net worth and body counts. Mike Francesa is a legend. ATMA has become a Beercats vehicle. They love the fans, not money. When did Royals by Lorde come out? Trying to connect Tony La Russa. Butch Patrick's Werewolf Doll is in a bad spot. Tony La Russa joins us to talk about his upcoming event on September 13 at the Factory in Chesterfield. Albert, Yadi, Jim Edmonds, So Taguchi, and many more will be in attendance. Talking about memories from the 04, 05, and the championship 06 team. Tony's connection to players and teammates over the years. Does Tony think Yadi will be a first ballot Hall of Famer?Recapping our conversation with the Skipper. Net worth of the listeners. Oli Marmol on Gordon Graceffo's performance yesterday. Martin talked it over with Matt Holliday on the TV side and Matt discussed his friendship with Oli Marmol. David calls in with a heartfelt call. Tattoos. Toto. Biggest celebrity you have ever ridden in a car with? They are filming a hoops movie here in STL. Should we be an extra? Drops of the Week. Jackson's golf struggles. Tracks around the area. Gambling. Bulletproof. High School Football chatter. Mark De Rosa and MLB Central discussed the NL Rookie of the Year award and make the case for Sal Stewart over JJ Wetherholt. Betting odds for the ROY. Why didn't Jackson invite Tim to his round of golf? Design Aire Heating & Cooling E-Mail of the Day The Cardinals are Coming. Bug bites. SLU vs. Mizzou tickets went on sale yesterday. Pirates vs. Cardinals betting total. Quinn Mathews. Who do you like tonight? Who's the deer, dork, and d*ck of our show? Iggy and Martin's bit Mike McGreevy joins us briefly to say what's up. We ask Mike about his outing on Wednesday night. Was it a case of him not having his stuff, or just part of the game? The Cardinals starter also talks golf, facing the Pirates this weekend, and more!Housekeeping. EMOTD winnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Craig and C-Mac explore the idea of Mike Francesa making a cameo as a guest host while Craig is away. They also discuss the rise of in-game betting at Yankee Stadium and get into a culinary dispute over the ingredients of a real shepherd's pie. 01:02 - Dugout Dads and Softball 03:32 - Gambling and Fantasy Football 11:02 - Potential Mike Francesa Return 15:17 - Betting on Every Pitch 21:35 - Shepherd's Pie Authenticity Debate

Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes interviews Sal Licata. They discuss Licata's new venture Underscore Media, his departure from WFAN, working with Brandon Tierney, producing Mike and the Mad Dog, being there for Chris Russo's departure to SiriusXM, potential Mike Francesa co-hosts, and more.-02:06: Underscore Media-07:38: Immediate plans after leaving WFAN-16:25: Learning about Craig Carton's return while on-air-17:20: Taking the high road-19:41: Expecting to survive Craig Carton's return-21:15: Hosting radio shows vs digital-30:12: Working with Brandon Tierney-31:03: Gregg Giannotti calling Brandon Tierney a bad teammate-33:15: Solo host vs having co-host-35:00: 2010 firing from WFAN-41:26: Producing Mike and the Mad Dog-45:02: Mike Francesa and Chris Russo relationship at the end-48:53: Traveling with Mike and Chris-51:01: Serious candidates to replace Chris Russo-54:22: Learning Chris Russo was leaving WFANDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Francesa discusses the Yankees' AL East push, along with roster and injury management as they approach the postseason! He also continues to analyze the Giants and Jets ahead of their meeting in the final preseason game on Friday. Plus, Mike wraps up the show with listener emails. 00:00 Bash @ Bar A Sep. 3 04:25 Yankees' Postseason Approach 20:57 NFL Preseason Analysis 23:08 Thoughts on Giants 32:40 Jets' Early Outlook 39:25 Giants-Jets Preseason Game 40:50 Listener Emails

We kick things off talking about Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley throwing out the opening pitch at a recent baseball game. This led to a discussion about both of their sons' new project, Stanley Simmons. We debate Gene Simmons' hairstyles. We then hear from longtime listener Leroy who asks about Limp Bizkit's resurgence. We look into the Penn State drug bust scandal and all the great names to come out of it. Rob recalls a recent drunken encounter with his neighbors and we play some classic Mike Francesa clips. Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Got a comment? Leave us a voicemail!240 - LIVE - CAS‪(240) 548-3227‬ 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.

Awful Announcing's Brandon Contes interviews New York Yankees TV voice Michael Kay. They discuss a wide range of topics including Awful Announcing's MLB broadcaster rankings, whether there is an anti-Yankee bias, the YES Network, John Sterling, The Michael Kay Show, Don La Greca, Peter Rosenberg, Mike Francesa, and more.-02:33: Awful Announcing's broadcaster rankings-10:20: YES broadcast vs SNY-15:45: The decision to join YES in 2002-16:37: John Sterling-21:23: How much longer will Michael call Yankee games?-25:49: Competing with WFAN and Mike Francesa-28:54: Did Michael Kay ever consider joining WFAN?-31:18: Don La Greca-34:10: Reaction to Peter Rosenberg joining The Michael Kay Show-39:52: Diet Coke bit-45:07: Derek Jeter's relationship with the Yankees-45:46: Did Michael Kay ever get yelled at by George Steinbrenner?Download the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00-13:10) Look, Doug. Brody Herman. He's got a problem with Doug's Mt. Rushmore of debuts having Gayle Sayers on it. Nobody like a know-it-all, Doug. Jordan Walker and Josh Baez takes. Mizzou takes. He's down on the Mizzou/Kansas game.(13:18-19:47) Boots Randolph getting cut off too soon. Audio of Mike Francesa being a little dismissive when being asked about the Ultimate Warrior. Let's play it again for Martin since he walked in late. Prod Joe vs. Timberfake. Sour Shoes.(19:57-27:43) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jackson's hat that was gifted from Cam Janssen. That's just the kinda guy Cam is. Hammered with joy. Backup YouTube accounts. Man, that second game hurt last night. Going for it in Game 1 hurt in Game 2. Winn not taking second on the double steal bit em. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about burning through the pen. The Age of Entitlement. Getting fird mid-shift but being asked to stick around. Sassy Batman. Worst hire in STL history. How much leather do you own, Doug? Things are contentious.Turn up your subwoofers. If City can just keep from selling their best players, they can win this baby. Cards were 62-64 thru 126 games last year. MLS & Korn Ferry. Golfers in town at Bellerive getting some work in. Doug wondering if MLS can ever become a top tier league. Jackson's villain era. Gin is a man's drink. Iggy and Plowhawk talking space. Doug's a jingle man. Jackson is NOT censoring content.Quinn Mathews with a second decent start. HBM is already giving up on Josh Baez. Extension time for Burleson? Herrera finally through a guy out. Larry Nickel is on hold and he wants to recap some wrestling. Brazil nuts. Chick and spaghetti. Just measure those bitches out. Fine, I'll just eat a donut. Money talks, wealth whispers, poverty posts on IG.It's a big Seger Tuesday. Matt Leblanc in the Night Moves video. The AP Poll is out and Mizzou is number 25. Maybe Brandon Walker was kind of spot on. True Sons don't bring up facts. Split national championships. November 7th finna be a nation wide pony. Pound rocks, fella. Touch power lines. What's an art house movie? Martin's cruisin' for a bruisin'.What's coming up on Movie Boi? Best golf movies. Martin just got dismissed. Which golfer stopped off at Lambert's for some throwed rolls? Bill's tailbone. We're getting PGA celebrity sightings from all over town. Pass arounds. Sorghum. What's the sweet spot? Caller says he rented his home to a golfer back in 2018. Paid for a new basement with the funds. Now Kevin Chappell is taking shrapnel.Best watering holes in Washington Park. Jay Delsing got his 21st hole-in-one.Look, Doug. Brody Herman. He's got a problem with Doug's Mt. Rushmore of debuts having Gayle Sayers on it. Nobody like a know-it-all, Doug. Jordan Walker and Josh Baez takes. Mizzou takes. He's down on the Mizzou/Kansas game.Boots Randolph getting cut off too soon. Audio of Mike Francesa being a little dismissive when being asked about the Ultimate Warrior. Let's play it again for Martin since he walked in late. Prod Joe vs. Timberfake. Sour Shoes.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWas Tom Cruise in Young Guns? I think Mr. 63011 wants to fight you now. Take it up with Bruckheimer. Apologize or be fired. Buck Swope let Jackson have it at TMA trivia night.Just settle in and let Bob Seger wash over you. What about Like A Rock, Bitch? This is why everyone should move into a cave. Audio of Bill Simmons take on youth sports. Three generations of Chairmen got tossed from the same high school baseball game. The adult Vaughn boys still get Easter baskets.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Francesa discusses the latest surrounding the Yankees, including their recent struggles, upcoming homestand, and playoff prospects. He also talks about Tommy John's impact on baseball, Aaron Judge's return, and expectations for the Yankees' rookies. Plus, Mike gives his outlook on the Jets' upcoming season and wraps up the show with listener emails. 00:00 Yankees Recent Struggles 00:58 Upcoming 10-Game Homestand 02:44 Yankees' Playoff Prospects 17:14 Tommy John's Impact 19:34 Judging Judge's Return 23:14 Expectations for Rookies 30:11 Jets' Season Outlook 33:40 Listener Emails

Odell Beckham Jr. is fighting for a Giants roster spot seven years after his stunning trade, and the old reactions are almost as dramatic as the comeback attempt. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit the furious takes from Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa, Shaun Morash and others, debate whether the deal ultimately worked, and explain why Odell's leadership and early flashes in camp could help him survive the final cut. The Giants also turn Jaxson Dart's emotional practice outburst into a John Harbaugh teaching moment. Plus, Evan unloads on Brian Cashman's explanation for passing on Liam Hicks, the Mets test Kodai Senga in a short-relief role, callers speculate about the Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto rift, and an emotional baseball story connects the Lombard family with Davis Schneider's unforgettable major league debut.

The Tiki Time Machine returns to the Giants' stunning trade of Odell Beckham Jr., revealing who celebrated the move, who defended the superstar receiver and who completely lost their mind. Tiki Barber tries to predict the old reactions from Boomer Esiason, Gio, Evan Roberts, Joe Benigno, Mike Francesa, Shaun Morash and Big Mac. Morash's furious rant steals the show, while Evan's refusal to trade elite talent proves consistent with his stance today. The old takes lead into a fresh debate over whether the deal ultimately worked, how Dexter Lawrence changed its legacy and whether Beckham's leadership and early training camp flashes can earn him another opportunity with the Giants.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle wonder how much longer Anthony Volpe has as a member of the Yankees' organization, with Big Mac saying he'll root for him for as long as he's on the roster. Craig realizes that he's never worked with a worse-dressed group of professionals in his life.

(00:00-21:14) Killing the vibe with the music but it's for the guest that's on hold. Hall of Famer, Joe Buck joins us. Joe's old and the game has passed him by. Joe gives his perspective on his Tweet last night and McGreevy getting pulled before he could get through five innings. Joe also talks about the state of baseball analytics in 2026. Also, Joe discsuses the trade deadline and the direction of the franchise. That Rich Gould show from back in the day. Martin's notekeeping. His Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown.(21:22-34:53) Chairman Kurt's re-creations of ATMA conversations. Yesterday's moment was lactating. Always the victim, always the hero. Audio of Mike Francesa getting badgered by a caller about Marv Levy. Natty Nate is next up on the phone lines. Nate wants to eat a little crow this morning. A+ trade deadline grade from Natty Nate.(35:03-38:19) Been a huge day on the phone lines. Sounds like Michael McGreevy will join us in a bit. Quiet as a mouth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saturday morning Three Stooges. Doug's a clown boy. Is the lede the trade deadline or Burly's 3 bombs and the Cardinal victory? Burleson's name floated around yesterday. Nootbar was in the lineup before he got the news. Audio of Gavin Talks Ball on TikTok confused about the Nootbar move. You feel good about a trade when the other team's fan base is angry about it. Milwaukee ESPN radio says the Brewers got fleeced. Look at the slash line, Martin. Doug's ambivalence is starting to piss Jackson off.TMAU Pep Band and Yell Leaders. Stafford held thru the break and is on the line. Actually it's Sanford. He's got a television solution for Doug. Well, that didn't live up to the hype. Rich wants to follow up Sanford with some thoughts on the trade deadline and Burtleson. Audio of Alec Burleson talking about his big night. Nick is up next and he's got a quick comment about Stanek. Caleb Ferguson is the highest paid player on the active roster. Joe Buck was banty on Twitter last night. Audio of Lars Nootbar's emotional message to Cardinal fans.Bootsy Tuesday. Loaded phone lines again and we'll start with Curt with a 'C.' He loves Jackson but he's here to talk Cardinals and prospects. Steve Savard to KSDK was the biggest deadline move. Finally getting around to Larry and he's not happy Doug made him wait. Larry's got beef with the corporate structure at the 2Fox. Larry gives his Summerslam report. Human Monies on a Pole Match. Thumbelina, the tiny horse.Killing the vibe with the music but it's for the guest that's on hold. Hall of Famer, Joe Buck joins us. Joe's old and the game has passed him by. Joe gives his perspective on his Tweet last night and McGreevy getting pulled before he could get through five innings. Joe also talks about the state of baseball analytics in 2026. Also, Joe discsuses the trade deadline and the direction of the franchise. That Rich Gould show from back in the day. Martin's notekeeping. His Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown.Chairman Kurt's re-creations of ATMA conversations. Yesterday's moment was lactating. Always the victim, always the hero. Audio of Mike Francesa getting badgered by a caller about Marv Levy. Natty Nate is next up on the phone lines. Nate wants to eat a little crow this morning. A+ trade deadline grade from Natty Nate.Been a huge day on the phone lines. Sounds like Michael McGreevy will join us in a bit. Quiet as a mouth.Look, Doug, it's Brody. Brody seems to know everything about the prospects they got in the deal with the Brewers and Diamondbacks. The Dodgers getting Skubal. Lots of action around the league at the deadline. Very thourough, Brody.Joined by Cardinal starter, Michael McGreevy. Whispering trying not to wake up the fiancee. Big Irish called us from the pisser once. His mindset wanting the ball last night after his last start and the recent skid. Wishing he could have gotten through 5 or 6 to help the bullpen out. Do wins still matter to starting pitchers? Dealing with friends and teammates getting moved at the deadline. Exhaling once the deadline ends. Jackson's a McGreevy guy.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD coming up next.The Big Rock Candy Mountains. Haywire Mac. Chairman's finally watching The Sopranos. He's not happy with Tony's philandering. Tim's notes app apology. E-Mail of the Day.Man, that Joe Buck has had one heck of a career. Does Tim have time to match Joe Buck's accolades if he starts now? Tim was a scrappy 100 pounds. The enemy becomes the hero.The winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tiki Time Machine goes back to the Jets drafting Geno Smith in 2013, and the old WFAN reactions are stunning in hindsight. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash revisit takes from Boomer Esiason, Craig Carton, Joe Benigno, Mike Francesa and a much younger Evan, then decide Francesa came closest to identifying the pick for what it really was: a second-round gamble on a quarterback the Jets did not truly love. The archives also uncover a young Tommy Lugauer receiving an on-air assignment from Boomer and Carton before delivering a polished sports minute on J.R. Smith. The nostalgia leads back to a familiar Jets problem, as Geno Smith's draft-day slide is compared to Cade Klubnik and the impossible criticism teams face when deciding how long to wait on a quarterback.

(00:00-35:10) Claib's theme song. Audio of Mike Francesa badgering an NFL reporter and calling him a clown. Audio of the SEC Unfiltered podcast saying he has a source that is skeptical about Ahmad Hardy playing this season. Where will Mizzou and Illinois football play in 2027? Treacherous road schedule next year. The Moe Miracle vs. SDSU in 2010. Audio from that infamous call from McGregor's that happened a bit early. Which SEC coach is going to get fired first? Do or do not, there is no try.(35:18-49:52) Briefing Martin on the comings and goings at TMA University. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD(50:02-56:35) Jeff Jones on Twitter quoting Masyn Winn talking about the Cardinals trading guys even if they win every game the rest of the year. Cards sitting below .500 and falling in the wild card race. Could we be seeing May's final start tonight? Smoother brainers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The lede is Martin's back from Jackson's parents place in the Hamptons. Trout fishing on the White River. Any good places to eat in Licking? Jackson, Larry Hughes, and Iggy on the call for the STL Trail Blazers. Silver chunks for Doug. Tony Larussa is going to join us at 8:30. Cards fall below .500. Time to hold McGreevy accountable. Could tonight be Dustin May's last start as a Cardinal with the trade deadline looming? Stark parallels to last season. What about your brown eye?Doug's been neutered. Did Burleson mouth "F this place" last night? Let's flash back to 1956 with The Ten Commandments. Woodrow Wilson. Sail away to Key Largo. Chairman finally started The Sopranos. LIght sprinklings of sapphos. Chairman is taking personal calls. A used sybian on the side of the road.Some return music from Stephen Time. Welcome to TMA Man Camp. Filling Martin in on TMA University. Man Camp & The Float Trip. Painted hair lines. Look at you two, how did you get so small? Eric Davis and his derby. The 1990 Reds. Getting rolled by hookers.They always say they wanna stay, then they go play Golden Tee. Dan Janson is on the phone lines. Dan wants a nickname because he's getting too popular. Red Devil Caller #1. Dan's trip to China. Dan wants Martin to get his Jayson Tatum jersey signed. Flatter than a plate of piss. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about limiting the frustration during the downward spiral. Odds for Manager of the Year. WAR, bro.Tony Larussa joins us talking about his upcoming charity golf tournament. His friendship with Dave Stewart. Still helping out with the White Sox. How close of an eye does he keep on the Cardinals? Tony loved Busch Stadium and it's pitcher friendly nature. Teams playing for the long ball nowadays. Pujols & Molina. The Skipper still has loads of energy at 81 years old.We're gonna let that SportsCenter update marinate for just a second. Harrison Bader's odd injury. Breaking down the interview with TLR. Jackson had a little trouble connecting with The Skipper before the call. Spam calls. Don't answer the front door. Drop ins are not allowed. Martin flexing on his with his pool. Rudeness is Tim's brand.Claib's theme song. Audio of Mike Francesa badgering an NFL reporter and calling him a clown. Audio of the SEC Unfiltered podcast saying he has a source that is skeptical about Ahmad Hardy playing this season. Where will Mizzou and Illinois football play in 2027? Treacherous road schedule next year. The Moe Miracle vs. SDSU in 2010. Audio from that infamous call from McGregor's that happened a bit early. Which SEC coach is going to get fired first? Do or do not, there is no try.Briefing Martin on the comings and goings at TMA University. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJeff Jones on Twitter quoting Masyn Winn talking about the Cardinals trading guys even if they win every game the rest of the year. Cards sitting below .500 and falling in the wild card race. Could we be seeing May's final start tonight? Smoother brainers.Audio Brett Bielema giving his thoughts about the SEC Commissioner and the current state of college football. Jackson doesn't have conference pride, he just loves the Tigers. Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti on the gauntlet that Big 10 teams go through during the season Wearing shorts to work. Ya dig? Can't wait for Gabe's post-game shows again.Someone's not happy with Jackson for his Missouri State hate. Do people from Ladue go to MO State? Sick dunk by Fontleroy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During today's abbreviated show in between the Braves/Mets doubleheader Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves, MLB Trade Deadline, Mike Francesa, Falcons Training Camp, Tua, Michael Penix, Bijan Robinson, Cooper Rush, Jack Strand and more before wrapping things up with some Unfinished Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Francesa previews the Giants and Jets football seasons, discussing training camps and expectations, and tells people to relax on John Harbaugh and the Giants. He also takes a look at the upcoming MLB trade deadline and what the Yanks may do. 00:00 Bar A Reminder 03:32 NFL Franchise Valuations 06:39 Yankees Trade Deadline Needs 29:09 Mets Trade Scenarios 34:08 Giants and Jets Football Overview

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber launch the Tiki Time Machine by revisiting how WFAN hosts reacted when the Yankees hired Aaron Boone in 2017. Old takes from Jerry Recco, Boomer Esiason, Mike Francesa, Evan, and Joe Benigno reveal plenty of skepticism about handing the job to a manager with no coaching experience. The conversation turns to whether replacing Joe Girardi was ultimately the right decision and why the answer remains complicated nearly a decade later. Evan and Tiki also look back at past WFAN lineups, debate John Harbaugh's playoff record, and prepare for Max Fried's return to the Yankees.

Boomer is out, so Gio and Jerry are in today, starting with a Mets win over the Phillies that Gio claims means nothing. They dive into a looming next-season lockout, the HR Derby's 20-year ratings low on Netflix, and Fox's claims of high All-Star viewership that Gio just doesn't buy. C-Lo handles the updates with Alvarez's homers as the Mets open for business, followed by Eagles fan Jalen Brunson getting a Giants helmet, and LeBron staying quiet on his future at Fanatics-Fest. To wrap things up, a Senate candidate looks just like Meatloaf, and Jerry wonders if Rosie O'Donnell knows she looks like Mike Francesa.

Mike Francesa looks ahead to the Giants' & Jets' training camps after exciting offseasons for both teams! But first, Mike discusses the approaches for the Mets and the Yankees ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. 00:00 Mets' Approach to Deadline 05:26 Yankees Host Dodgers 11:00 Giants Camp at The Greenbrier 16:56 Jets Training Camp 21:59 Culture Shift for Giants

We debate who can challenge the Dodgers—perhaps the Phillies, despite their terrible start and fired manager?—and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong has an NL MVP shot. Next, Gio envies Giancarlo Stanton's wealthy offseason lifestyle, Jerry argues Francisco Lindor to the Yankees makes perfect sense, and C-Lo delivers updates on Jalen Brunson winning three ESPYs from Tracy Morgan. Finally, we hear about Jerry's distaste for the Savannah Bananas' opening song, Paul Skenes' three greatest Americans, a Shaun Morash In-N-Out review, and Mike Francesa telling a cardiologist about his stent and claiming he got the first-ever CT scan.

With Boomer out, Gio and Jerry kick off the show breaking down dangerous Canadian wildfire smoke, recap Argentina beating England, and dive into early ESPY highlights alongside a heckled Jerry Rice. Next, we give away Dave Matthews Band tickets, react to Geno Smith's stolen watch drama, and wonder if anyone cares about LeBron's next move. Then, the guys debate who can challenge the Dodgers, pitch Francisco Lindor to the Yankees, and laugh at Mike Francesa claiming he had the first-ever CT scan. Finally, we take callers on marriage advice, touch on a lettuce health scare, and wrap it all up with Bob Heussler's unique Moment of the Day.

(00:00) The guys react to parts of the broadcast of Zolak and Bertrand yesterday, how they kept getting distracted, how they were talking to people off camera who the mics couldn't pick up, how it was a weird listen on radio, how Zolak got distracted by someone dressed up as Jack Sparrow, how they saw some kids, and Zolak holding a grudge. (00:15:38.94) The guys react to the new list that ranks the NFL Quarterbacks and they try to see if they can get the top ten NFL QB's for this upcoming season and react to where some players are placed. Then, they talk about what QB's can lead their teams to a Super Bowl. (00:30:35.65) The guys talk about how Ryan is saying birthdays of famous celebrities, then they talk about Mike Francesa reacting to deaths of certain celebrities, and also react to some Chris “Mad Dog” Russo clips. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.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.

Bryce Harper talking about playing with Juan Soto a few years ago. Bruce Beck asked Soto about the Mets first half. Ben Rice talked about being booed in the HR derby because the game was in Philadelphia. Mike Francesa doesn't trust the Jets since they didn't do anything in the off season. We heard Steve Somers getting angry and punching a computer screen. The Moment of The Day: I don't have a prostate any more.

C-Lo returns with the sounds of the HR derby as Jordan Walker beats Kyle Schwarber. Jeff Passon on the derby format change: ‘I think it's gonna stink'. We also talked about the Clarence Carter song, ‘Strokin'. We heard both President Trump and Mike Francesa on Lindsey Graham.

With Boomer out, Gio, Jerry, and C-Lo break down the HR derby, Will Ferrell, and an e-bike PSA that leads straight into Pee-Wee Herman. Next, they recap their own third-place golf finish, look at more derby reactions, and hear from a caller who doesn't have a prostate. The focus then turns to Geno Smith's recent police encounters, Aaron Glenn's defensive pressure, and Gio playing bass on Fire Island. Finally, after reflecting on the rapid passage of time and empty nesting, the guys wrap up with Mike Francesa's Jets skepticism, an angry Steve Somers punching a screen, and a Norwegian soccer team spending $10K on cowboy gear and a taxidermy raccoon.

Gio kicks off the hour discussing great station PSAs—including a grim warning about e-bikes—before explaining how building construction is triggering his asthma. Next, the guys recap coming in third yesterday in a golf tournament they won last year, before C-Lo updates us with sounds of Jordan Walker beating Kyle Schwarber in the HR derby. Plus, Jeff Passon claims the new derby format is "gonna stink," the guys discuss Clarence Carter's song "Strokin'," and we hear both President Trump and Mike Francesa on Lindsey Graham. Finally, Gio wraps up by asking a caller about his prostate, only to learn he doesn't even have one.

The hour kicks off with a discussion on how late Labor Day is this year, before hitting on Mardy Fish taking the Tahoe celebrity golf tournament very seriously. Next, ahead of C-Lo's final update, the guys look at a Netflix documentary about a cruise ship that hit a rock and sank, followed by audio of Bryce Harper on playing with Juan Soto, Bruce Beck asking Soto about the Mets' first half, and Ben Rice getting booed at the HR derby in Philadelphia. Then, Mike Francesa explains why he doesn't trust the Jets after a quiet offseason, followed by audio of an angry Steve Somers punching a computer screen. Finally, after the Moment of the Day notes someone no longer having a prostate, the show wraps up with the Norwegian soccer team spending over $10K in Dallas on cowboy boots, hats, and a taxidermy raccoon holding a vodka bottle.

Mike Francesa recaps a winning weekend for the Yankees and another disastrous series for the Mets as the MLB All-Star Break arrives! He also updates Jalen Brunson's offseason and wrist surgery and preps for Giants & Jets training camps. Finally, Mike is joined by Dr. Richard Shlofmitz with a PSA on heart health following the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham. 00:00 MLB All-Star Break 03:42 Jalen Brunson's Offseason 09:48 Yankees Sweep Nats 14:44 Mets' Skid Continues 21:09 Giants, Jets Near Training Camp 27:43 Dr. Richard Shlofmitz

Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

Boomer Esiason got the attention of Mets fans when he declared that the team needs to trade Francisco Lindor before the deadline. That led to Evan and Tiki debating if trading Lindor would really make sense for the Mets, and if it is even possible. Plus, reactions to Mike Francesa claiming that a Lindor/Juan Soto feud was sparked by the lack of a welcome message after Soto signed, and Boomer and Jerry believe there has to be more to the team's decision to let Pete Alonso walk.

We hear Jerry Blevins' fake PSA for Luke Weaver to get to the All Star Game. We heard Mike Francesa back when the Mets made Phil Regan the pitching coach at 82 (he passed away so we played it). The Moment of The Day: Maybe AL should have a baby.

We start with the strange spot New York baseball is in, the looming lockout for next season, and pitchers coming out of games with no-hitters and perfect games, leading to a disagreement over whether Johan Santana ruined his career with his no-hitter. Next, ahead of C-Lo's final update, we hear Jerry Blevins' fake PSA for Luke Weaver to get to the All-Star Game and a Mike Francesa clip from when the Mets made Phil Regan pitching coach at 82, replayed because he passed away. Finally, after a Moment of the Day considering if Al should have a baby, Yousef joins the show to talk about today's World Cup matchup between Morocco and France.

Jerry fills in for Gio alongside Boomer today as they break down the Yankees' shutout loss to the Rays, Aaron Boone getting tossed, and the low-pressure development of the young Mets. C-Lo brings updates from the Mets' victory over the Royals, leading into a look at NFL Super Bowl favorites, Geno Smith's speeding news, and Jerry's NFC East predictions. After tracking near-no-hitters from Dylan Cease and Jared Jones, the guys debate Johan Santana's legacy, revisit a classic Mike Francesa clip, and hit the Moment of the Day before Yousef joins the show to preview the Morocco-France World Cup matchup.

Mike Francesa claims Mets are shopping Lindor; Ken Rosenthal disagrees

C-Lo starts with Seelinger getting his MLB debut with the Mets (he's a local guy). Unfortunately it didn't go well and he had a lot of family and friends there. Mike Francesa said the Mets are going to try and trade Francisco Lindor. Ken Rosenthal responded saying it's not happening.

We start with an NYC building facing potential collapse during a commercial-to-residential conversion, forcing nearby evacuations. Next, we hear from Matt Seelinger's college teammate who attended last night's game, before C-Lo updates us on the local guy's rough MLB debut with the Mets in front of family and friends. Then, we cover the Francisco Lindor trade rumors, with Mike Francesa saying it will happen and Ken Rosenthal saying it won't. Finally, Jerry discusses a poll about which skill you wish you had.

Thank you for recognizing my plight. Martin subbing in for Vaughn for the Lifetime Roofing Lede. Balogun back in the mix. Audio of the Belgium's head coach talking about FIFA's decision through a translator. Belgium granted the right to appeal the decision overnight. Audio of the Norway couch calling it a "bad, bad, bad, bad, bad decision." Landon Donovan is happy with the decision. More reaction from the ITV Sports Panel. Euro Tears.They want us to break down Chris Gotterup and the John Deere Classic. The British team playing a little cat and mouse with their hotel room to try and avoid the raucous Mexican fans. England advances down at The Azteca. Lester from The Wire taught us to follow the money. Adam Sandler officiating the Swift/Kelce wedding. Joe Buck was there. Shaggy's hits.Laura Dern. Cards dominate the first two but drop game three at Wrigley. Big let down after the Walker homerun to take the lead. Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are in a good spot because of all the catchers. Comparing where they are in the standings this year to last year.Papers and his posse. Shout out to Zedd and his pyrotechnic team. Veteran move to move up Mike Francesa in the dossier. Audio of Francesa talking with Eddie in Queens. Audio of Herculez Gomez on FIFA suspending Folarin Balogun's red card and allowing him to play.Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Kerbs gives his perspective on the transfer of power over to Alexander Steen. Doug Armstrong preferring to slide into the background. The need to add some toughness and grit to this team. The Ross Johnston signing.Who did it first: Conway Twitty or 50 Cent? Still awaiting a ruling on the suspension of the suspension. Ben Jacobs. Sepp Blatter sounds like a guy with a dry beak. Brooks Koepka put his trolling hat back on.More World Cup discussion. The Fox studio crew. UEFA is not happy. Cape Verde and Argentina over the weekend was an all-timer. Mexico vs. England. Iggy's not happy with the soccer discussion. Dakota Johnson. Jackson wants Borat to officiate his wedding. Haenchen is taking schrapnel for not getting the Caitlin Clark autographed basketball.Martin's a nostalgia merchant. Could Jackson have handled The Landing? Quite the little saga unfolding with the Belgium appeal. Collision course for a 1776 rematch. A dangerous question. Dad tweet verbalized.Look Martin, it's James Carlton. James always brings the energy. James came with material today. Design AIre Heating & Cooling EMOTD.James is ready with his sketches and bits. Mizzou football win total is out at 6.5. Completely new defense. James pitches an idea for a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode.President Trump just spoke on the Balogun suspension situation. Audio of The President's comments. Belgium getting little brother'd by FIFA. Lots of USA/Belgium discussion.And the winne of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:53) Papers and his posse. Shout out to Zedd and his pyrotechnic team. Veteran move to move up Mike Francesa in the dossier. Audio of Francesa talking with Eddie in Queens. Audio of Herculez Gomez on FIFA suspending Folarin Balogun's red card and allowing him to play.(13:01-23:59) Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Kerbs gives his perspective on the transfer of power over to Alexander Steen. Doug Armstrong preferring to slide into the background. The need to add some toughness and grit to this team. The Ross Johnston signing.(24:09-42:38) Who did it first: Conway Twitty or 50 Cent? Still awaiting a ruling on the suspension of the suspension. Ben Jacobs. Sepp Blatter sounds like a guy with a dry beak. Brooks Koepka put his trolling hat back on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees' continued losing skid and whether they need to make big moves at the trade deadline. He also suggests potential moves for the Mets, including a possible trade of SS Francisco Lindor, and discusses whether the Knicks should try to land LeBron James. 00:00 Yankees' Slump Continues 20:53 Future of Mets' Roster 40:12 Knicks Sign Drummond; LeBron Next?

Mike Francesa reacts to the ice-cold Yankees offense and answers if it is officially time for fans in the Bronx to panic. He also breaks down Leon Rose's strategic plan for the defending NBA Champion Knicks offseason and unloads on the spiraling Mets as they head toward an irrelevant summer in Queens. 00:00 Yankees Offensive Slump 03:00 Mets to Oblivion 20:45 Knicks' Salary Decisions

Mike Francesa discusses to the firing of Mets manager Mendoza and the team's ongoing struggles. Also, who should replace Mendoza and what this means for David Stearns and Steve Cohen going forward. 00:00 Introduction 08:06 Mets' Statement 09:56 Ownership Involvement 24:10 Will This Change Stearns?

The New York Mets just hit absolute rock bottom. Following a humiliating, error-riddled sweep by the Chicago Cubs, the season is officially spiraling out of control—and Mike Francesa is pointing the finger squarely at the top. 00:00 Mets Crisis 02:28 Ownership Promises 05:33 Management Decisions 11:14 Accountability Question 18:12 Mets Fans' Frustration 23:00 Call for Leadership

(00:00) The guys talk about the Fart Doctor and the Fart Monitor, and how it may or may not get to Adalfo, mailing packages, Nick talking about how he eats while sleep walking, Nick has never talked to a doctor about this, and the guys talk to a doctor on the phone about this and the doctor tells the guys about what could cause this, how bad this can be for you, if Nick should go to a doctor, and a lot of other things about Nick and his sleep walk eating. (00:22:13.26) The guys talk about Brendan Sorsby going into the NFL Supplemental Draft, him betting on his own team ($90,000), if it is ever ok to bet for your team to win or not, how bad Texas Tech looks, how football shouldn't be the whole school, and why he shouldn't be able to play. How the judge filed an injunction so Sorsby can play then the Big 12 went to federal court to not let him play, so he is now going into the Supplemental draft. What should a team give up for him?(00:34:48.93) The guys talk about the World Cup, if Jon will nap before he goes to the game, then the guys talk about Mike Francesa, who is an American sports radio host, who said he couldn't care less about the World Cup and soccer in general, says he has no interest in it, and the guys react to some of his clips that have gone viral. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.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.

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