Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Francesa

(00:00-14:19) Pre or post Bel Biv Devoe? The East Coast Family. Still trying to unpack Jackson saying he'd rather have a swirly than a wedgie. Stephen A. Smith has an idea for who the Pittsburgh Steelers should have hired as head coach. Mike Francesa did some flip flopping on Sean Payton. An overcorrection on teams going for it on fourth down.(14:27-35:47) Zach Bryan opening up his tour at The BattleDome. It's 2026, you can't say broad. The Washington Post won't be sending any beat writers to Spring Training to cover the Nationals. Ball writers covering teams. Value in being there in person. Information be damned. Paying guys to spit hot takes.(35:57-51:48) Look, Doug, it's Brody. Brody's loving some Billiken basketball. Making the rankings the Jackson is too afraid to make. Mountain of a man. Everybody's been waiting on Brody's Super Bowl pick. Hoop rock talk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth and Sean get petty and listen to others being petty in the PettyCast. Today they hear from Cam Newton, Dan LeBatard, Mike Pettine, Mike Francesa, and Mark Schlereth.

Topics discussed: Revisiting our conversation with Patriots QB Drake Maye (The Drive) // Reacting to BREAKING NEWS about Bill Belichick's 2026 Football Hall of Fame candidacy // Mike Francesa's hilariously contradicts himself on the topic of Broncos coach Sean Payton (Odds and Ends)

Mike Francesa takes emails on the Jets, John Harbaugh, David Stearns and Pete Alonso. 00:58 Not a Great Day for Jets Fans 04:58 David Stearns Finally Deserves Credit? 07:30 Harbaugh's Pick at the Draft 10:27 Alonso in the Locker Room

On this edition of The Best of the Week of Stugotz & Company LIVE!: Stugotz introduces himself and his crew to his new FOX Sports Radio audience. Stugotz has fun with radio legends Mike Francesa and Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo as they try to pronounce the names of two notable players playing this weekend in the NFL. Former Bucs GM Mark Dominik joins the show to talk about the coaching carousal, Fernando Mendoza and all of the headlines around the NFL. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Francesa discusses the key matchups for NFL Championship Sunday on the BetRivers Network, focusing on Denver vs New England and Rams vs Seattle. 00:51 New England vs Denver Analysis 04:24 Rams and Seattle Matchup 07:09 Denver Quarterback Discussion 13:30 Seattle as Super Bowl Favorites

On this edition of The Best of Stugotz & Company LIVE!: Stugotz has fun with radio legends Mike Francesa and Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo as they try to pronounce the names of two notable players playing this weekend in the NFL. Stugotz welcomes Chris Simms onto the show to discuss the conference championship games this weekend. The guys take calls and make fun of a screwup by Stugotz. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a detour into stories about meeting the Pope, we tackle the fallout of Kyle Tucker choosing the Dodgers and whether the Mets are still a "destination" for superstars. Jerry brings the latest Tucker reactions from X, Mike Francesa, and Pete Hoffman, followed by a look at the Knicks' loss and the Islanders' big win in Edmonton. Plus, NFL Divisional Round and Gio's take on Nate Burleson's media presence.

Jerry has more reactions from X following Kyle Tucker's decision. Mike Francesa and Pete Hoffman both have takes that New York has lost its status as a premier destination. Plus, Knicks' latest stumble at Golden State, a look ahead to the NFL Divisional Round, and the Islanders' shutout victory over the Oilers in Edmonton.

Mike Francesa reacts to the breaking news that the Mets signed Bo Bichette after losing out on Kyle Tucker. #yankees #mets #bobichette #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Tom Brady, Jameis Winston and the Sports Radio Pope, Mike Francesa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Francesa gives you his best bets for five of this weekend's football matches. 01:00 Bills vs. Broncos 05:56 49ers vs. Seahawks 07:43 Texans vs. Patriots 08:45 Rams Playoff Strategy 11:46 Indiana's Impressive Run

Host Brandon Contes interviews Craig Carton, host of "The Craig Carton Show" podcast as well as the new WFAN afternoon drive show, "The Carton Show with Chris Carton and Chris McMonigle." Brandon and Craig discuss a wide range of topics including FS1 canceling "Breakfast Ball," if Craig could ever work with Mike Francesa, turning down a coaching opportunity from Bill Belichick, and more.-1:53: “Breakfast Ball” cancellation/Doing TV-11:09: Returning to WFAN-23:13: Radio industry/Calling Yankees games-31:32: Working on “Breakfast Ball”/“The Craig Carton Show” podcast-41:49: Stephen A. Smith/Bill Belichick/Boomer EsiasonDownload 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.

(00:00-15:33) Only one coach standing in the AFC North as Mike Tomlin steps aside joining John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski. Audio of Mike Francesa talking about John Harbaugh and then devolving into race horse talk. Straight cheeks. A-10 and WNBA quizzes. Mt. Rushmore of horny, older men.(15:41-43:17) Joined in studio by Blues insider, Jeremy Rutherford. Catching him up on new show alliances. JR saw Doug at the urinal at the Blues HOF event. Harrison's Brother Master is demanding to know which players were in attendance. Potential deals before the deadline. Wanting to see some of the young guys take some steps. JR does not wear a 5XL. Can a dip be a side? What to make of Colton Parayko? JR says Justin Faulk is most likely to be traded. Goalie Gate.(43:27-58:30) Is Carl Weathers still with us? Article in STL Today about Senator Eric Schmitt lobbying for SLU to join the Big East Conference. Marquette is sittin' this one out. National fame without a degree.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Houston Texans broke open a tight games against Pittsburgh with dominating defense. Mike Francesa breaks down what could be Aaron Rodgers' last game. Mike also took an early look at the upcoming Divisional Round. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for Giants and Jets news, analysis, and breakdowns during the NFL season. #mikefrancesa #betriversnetwork #nfl #giants #jets

Mike Francesa breaks down the Sunday Wild Card slug-fests that saw Buffalo, San Francisco and New England advance.

CBS Sports broadcaster Charles Davis joins Mike Francesa to talk NCAA football semifinals and the NFL Wild Card weekend. 0:00 Charles Davis Reacts to Miami's Win 7:00 Oregon vs Indiana preview 8:40 Indiana's transformation & Nick Saban 14:52 Where does Harbaugh go? 18:30 The coaching carousel 20:20 Rams vs Panthers 22:30 Packers vs Bears 25:20 Bills vs Jaguars 28:40 Chargers vs Patriots 31:15 49ers vs Eagles 36:25 Titans vs Steelers

Mike Francesa breaks down the six wild card games for this weekend and gives his expert analysis on the matchups. 0:00 Soft 1st Round Byes 3:30 John Harbaugh to the Giants? 9:25 Rams vs Panthers 11:45 Texans vs Steelers 12:45 Packers vs Bears 13:25 Bills vs Jaguars 15:10 49ers vs Eagles 15:30 Chargers vs Patroits 19:00 College Football Playoffs 21:15 NFL Post-Season Parity

Mike Francesa gives you his best bets for five of this weekend's football matches. 0:00 Miami vs Ole Miss 5:30 Oregon vs Indiana 7:00 Rams vs Panthers 7:30 Bills vs Jaguars 8:20 Texans vs Steelers

Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joins Mike Francesa to break down the quarterbacks playing in a mostly wide-open Wild Card Weekend. 0:00 Ranking the Playoff QBs with Kurt Warner 7:45 Can Coaches Prepare Players for Playoff Pressure? 13:40 Why Jalen Hurts Gets Grief 17:00 Rodgers & Steelers Prepare for Fierce Texans Pass Rush 21:10 Is the Moment Too Big for the Panthers? 22:50 Love the Question Mark vs Chicago 24:40 Josh Allen's Moment 28:00 Kurt's predictions for the Wild Card games

Host Brandon Contes interviews Brandon Tierney, who hosts a new show on his YouTube page called "BT Unleashed." The two Brandon's discuss a wide range of topics including being replaced by Craig Carton at WFAN, working with Stephen A. Smith before "First Take," getting in a shouting match with Mike Francesa in the WFAN offices, and more.-2:32: Looking back at WFAN tenure-18:10: End of “BT and Sal”-30:51: Working with Sal Licata, Spike Eskin, and Stephen A. Smith-53:42: Radio-1:01:22: YouTube-1:15:55: Mike Francesa altercation-1:26:08: Stugotz disagreement, getting thrown out of Little League gameDownload 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.

(00:00-26:42) Welcome to 2026. Doug's not gonna be good to us this year. Today starts the brand new EMOTD competition. Arbor Day is an institution. Do you want a new HVAC or not, lady? The most substantial Sadie Hawkins Doug has ever had. Rough night for the Ravens kicker last night. Not just a fat, a guy fat. NFL playoff picture.(26:50-56:45) Doug forgot about The Gator Bowl. Conflicting feedback on Jackson's "Best Of" work for break. Blues with a couple of wins over the holiday break. Non Gay isn't convinced just yet. Harrison's Brother Master with a Jordan Kyrou update. Sharon joins him in one of the most hated alliances of all-time. Doug can't eat lamb. Tim's financial future is tied to the Miami Hurricanes. Austin Simmons sounds like he may be coming to Columbia. Indiana not getting due respect. Maybe Drink wasn't in the hunt for the Penn State job.(56:55-1:08:10) SMASH that like button. Someone bought Jackson a beer in honor of Tim. How was the scene at Duke's? Big weekend of CFB and NFL playoffs coming up. Audio of both Mike Francesa and Mad Dog Russo struggling to pronounce Jaxon Smith-Njigba's name. Jackson hasn't shaved in a month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Francesa weighs in on NFL Black Monday and head coaching vacancies. Plus, thoughts on the Steelers' dramatic win over the Ravens. 00:00 NFL coaching vacancies 09:00 Jets with #2 pick, Giants sticking with Shoen 12:10 Giants with #5 pick 15:45 Steelers beat Ravens 22:20 Browns fire Stefanski, Giants head coach search

Mike Francesa reacts after the Giants ended the season on a high note, beating Dallas 34-17. Meanwhile, the Jets' spiral is complete following a 34-8 beatdown at the hands of the Bills.

Boomer & Gio weigh in on Aaron Glenn's future and if he deserves a second chance with the Jets. Plus, Boomer & Gio react to reports that Joe Schoen is likely to stay as Giants GM and tweets from Jaxson Dart's dad (16:42); Jerry Recco and Willie Colon fill in and ponder the outlook of New York sports in 2026 (28:02); SNY's Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk Mets and Jets (41:24); Jerry and Willie on the Knicks owning the East (1:00:43); Willie shares a story of when he interviewed Mike Francesa (1:10:24).

SNY's Steve Gelbs joins the show to break down the fallout of the Mets letting Pete Alonso walk and what it's actually like surviving this Jets season behind the scenes with Willie. CLo unearths classic WFAN "debut" tapes of Jacob Wilkins with Mike Francesa, before diving into Joe Burrow's special breakfast habits. Willie shares his family's New Year's Eve vision board tradition and the importance of entering 2026 with accountability and positive energy.

Jerry and Willie Colon end 2025 with a New Year's Eve mix of locker room lessons and office chaos. From Willie's legendary first encounter with Mike Francesa and his "kumbaya" critique of modern athletes to the mystery of finding expired 2014 Mountain Dew in the studio. The guys dive deep into the Jets' effort issues, the Trevon Diggs fallout, and Willie's hilarious story of meeting Mario Lemieux without a clue who he was.

Jerry and Willie Colon put a cap on 2025 with a packed New Year's Eve show.. From Willie's "trial by fire" debut with Mike Francesa and the "kumbaya" culture of modern athletes to the fallout of Pete Alonso's Mets exit and the Yankees' pursuit of Cody Bellinger. The guys navigate everything from Trevon Diggs' release and "out of control" college athletics. Joined by SNY's Steve Gelbs and FS1's Chris Broussard, they wrap up the year with Jerry's top "Moments of the Day," vision board traditions, and a look ahead at what a successful 2026 needs to look like for the Jets and Giants.

Willie Colon share a story about his first time on the air with Mike Francesa. Willie breaks down the jarring reality of moving from the locker room to the media room and reveals a specific lesson learned from a teammate's blunder. We wrap things up with a dive into Caleb Williams' growth and whether he's finally living up to the Chicago hype.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 18 matchups in a very strange season. The Giants will take on the battered Cowboys, and the Jets battle the Bills in Buffalo. 00:00 NFL storylines 03:55 Panthers v Buccaneers 06:00 Ravens v Steelers 08:30 Seahawks v 49ers 10:40 Colts v Texans, Titans v Jaguars 11:30 Lions v Bears 13:00 Oregon v Texas Tecch 14:30 Alabama v Indiana 17:00 Ole Miss v Georgia 18:50 Panthers-Bucs thoughts 20:10 Saints v Falcons 20:30 Browns v Bengals 21:10 Cowboys v Giants 22:40 Chargers v Broncos 25:00 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa offers his best bets for NFL Week 18 and the College Football Playoff. 00:00 Black Monday 01:20 Miami v Ohio St. 04:20 Oregon v Texas Tech 07:15 Alabama v Indiana 09:40 Colts v Texans 12:00 Cowboys v Giants

Mike Francesa answers listener emails on NFL playoff races, looming Black Monday coaching firings, and potential surprises. He also vents on the chaos of NIL and college sports, argues the “student-athlete” era is over, and weighs in on coaching and quarterback futures.

In Week 17, Mike Francesa praises the Giants for competing against the Raiders despite having no postseason hopes. But the Jets? With Aaron Glenn at the helm, this team is hopeless, even with a high draft position in sight.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 17 matchups. The Giants have a chance to pick up a rare win versus the Raiders this week, but given the NFL Draft situation, do they really want to? Meanwhile, the Jets will take on a Patriots team that's looking to make a Super Bowl run. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:10 Cowboys v Commanders 04:10 Lions v Vikings, Broncos v Chiefs 06:30 Texans v Chargers 07:50 Ravens v Packers 10:00 Steelers v Browns 11:00 Seahawks v Panthers 12:10 Bucs v Dolphins 12:40 Giants v Raiders 17:35 Patriots v Jets 19:40 Eagles v Bills 22:10 Saints v Titans 23:10 Bears v 49ers 26:40 Rams v Falcons 27:45 Around the NFL

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 17 with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Steelers v Browns 03:00 Ravens v Packers 06:10 Broncos v Chiefs 10:00 Bears v 49ers

Mike Francesa reacts to your emails on Abdul Carter, Lawrence Taylor, and the abysmal NBA regular season. Plus, thoughts on Carlos Beltran, the Jets' chances of ever finding success, and the Mets' silence in free agency. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:00 Thoughts on Abdul Carter 06:30 Best Sunday QB0 8:10 Tua's career derailed? 10:00 How to fix the NBA regular season 18:30 Carlos Beltran a Hall of Famer? 21:30 Lawrence Taylor 27:20 Sports memorabilia 32:20 Jets have no chance? 35:00 Blue Bloods & Boston Blue 40:25 What are the Mets waiting for?

Mike Francesa breaks down Saint John's disappointing season, blaming faulty recruiting and the lack of a true point guard. Will Rick Pitino get this team turned around in time for an NCAA tournament berth? 00:00 Crazy NFL season 03:55 St. John's loses again 09:10 Not closing out games 16:30 Missing a point guard 29:00 Pitino has his work cut out for him 30:50 Realistic expectations

Mike Francesa reacts following losses by both the Giants and Jets in NFL Week 16. Now, it's a race to determine if one of these franchises will snag the coveted #1 NFL Draft pick.

Boomer & Gio react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and the celebration between Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson. Plus, an update with Jerry centers on the Knicks' NBA Cup and Mike Francesa citing politics causing a divide in the Mets' clubhouse; should Aaron Glenn be one and done with the Jets? The guys break down the favorites in the AFC and NFC; should Jaxson Dart have a say in the Giants next head coach? And Week 16 NFL picks.

Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 16 matchups. The banged-up Giants and Jets will play for pride, or maybe the race to the #1 draft pick. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Mahomes injury has a huge impact 04:50 NFL Playoff picture 10:55 Eagles vs Commanders 11:45 Packers vs Bears 13:00 Bills vs Browns, Chargers vs Cowboys 14:10 Jets vs Saints 15:50 Vikings vs Giants 16:30 Bengals vs Dolphins 17:10 Bucs vs Panthers 17:55 Jags vs Broncos 19:00 Steelers vs Lions 20:20 Falcons vs Cardinals 20:55 Raiders vs Texans, Patriots vs Ravens 23:10 49ers vs Colts 25:10 Around the NFL

Is it a tank job or a culture flip? We debate Aaron Glenn's bold move to fire Steve Wilks and if the Jets are finally chasing the personality they need with Fernando Mendoza. Plus, Jerry's update features the Knicks' NBA Cup glory, Mike Francesa's wild “political” take on the Mets' clubhouse rift, and the shocking tragedy involving Rob Reiner. All that, plus Mike McDaniel's on Tua.

Knicks win the NBA Cup and we debate if a Finals appearance is now the only acceptable standard. We break down the "locker room idiocy" and viral Josh Hart antics that fueled this championship run, Jerry brings us the best sounds from a wild night of trophy presentations and bizarre reporter questions, and we tackle the biggest headlines including Mike Francesa's "political" Mets theories and the Jets' pursuit of a new identity with Fernando Mendoza. From Al & Jerry contemplating God to the emotional countdown of Boomer's final Sports Minutes after 13 years — plus Sean McVay's big family news, & Pat Boyle's ice wipeout.

Jerry's back with the sounds of NBA Cup glory as Ian Eagle calls the Knicks' big win, but the post-game vibes get weird with some truly bizarre questions from the international media. Plus, Mike Francesa gets "political" on the Mets' clubhouse dynamics between Soto, Lindor, and Nimmo, and Mike McDaniel addresses the mounting questions regarding Tua's future as the Dolphins' starter.

Bobby and Alex discuss Mike Francesa's groundbreaking scoop that Brandon Nimmo was traded from the Mets because of wokeness. Then, they discuss the Mets allowing Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso walk now that the dust has settled a bit. Finally, they dig into some extremely on brand topics: the Twins selling a stake in the team to service their $500 million debt and MLB stepping in to regulate the use of player development technology at the minor league level.Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(use code GRIEF to get your first month for $1)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 16 with the Francesa Five. Plus, a breakdown of Miami vs. Texas A&M. 00:00 Miami vs Texas A&M 02:55 Raiders vs Texans 04:55 Patriots vs Ravens 06:05 Jaguars vs Broncos 07:00 49ers vs Colts

Mike Francesa discusses the impact of major NFL injuries to stars like Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. He also fields listener questions on the Giants, Jets, and Yankees. Plus, is friction within the Mets roster limiting the team's potential? 00:00 NFL injuries devastating star players 04:40 Difficult news week 06:40 Email reactions: Giants draft & Dart 08:40 Mendoza a terrible Heisman winner? 12:49 NBA Cup important? 14:10 How do Mets save offseason? 19:05 Lindor and Soto were never "buddy-buddy" 23:20 Yankee's quiet offseason 28:55 How will Alonso do in Baltimore? 30:45 Worst Jets season?

The Commanders beat the Giants in NY 29-21 and the Jets lost 49-20 in Jacksonville. Mike Francesa reacts to those games and the end of the KC playoff dynasty.

The legendary Mike Francesa joins the show to talk all things New York Sports as well as the current state of College Football. Plus, Mike tells us his take on Christmas movies and why Shane is the best action movie of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Mike Francesa joins the show to talk all things New York Sports as well as the current state of College Football. Plus, Mike tells us his take on Christmas movies and why Shane is the best action movie of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start with the NFL Playoff Picture heating up and a look at three new sports documentaries you need to see! C-Lo returns with the update, starting with the Lions beating the Cowboys, and we hear Dak Prescott's thoughts on George Pickens' infamous effort. Then, Mike Francesa unleashes pure rage, calling Lane Kiffin a "clown" and a "jackass"! Plus: Jaxson Dart's bye week plans, Russell Wilson joining CBS's pregame, Jameis Winston heading to FOX, and the hilarious Moment of The Day: "This guy's got...gonorrhea"! Finally, our Week 14 NFL Picks to finish the week strong!