Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Francesa

Yankees and Mets are a combined 0-11 since last Friday. Gio says “I told you so” fans are getting louder but to calm down. Has Boomer ever seen a week like this in 18 years? The Mets had a chance to bury the Braves but instead are breathing life into them. Anthony Volpe's crucial error cost the Yankees. Gio says it's tough for any Yankee to play in the shadow of former legends. Volpe and Francisco Alvarez were top prospects who have disappointed. The Lakers sale has Boomer wondering about the value of the Yankees and Gio thinks the Steinbrenner's group chat was going off yesterday. CLo is in for Jerry but before he can begin his first update of the day, Boomer has critiques of his haircut and attire. Does Boomer ever wear shorts to work? Gio once complimented Mike Francesa's shorts but was told he could never get shorts like that. Anthony Volpe's error allowed the go-ahead run to score for the Angels. Boomer says bet the Yankees today as it will be “explosion day”. Paul Blackburn allowed a HR on the first pitch of the game and that was all the Braves needed to beat the Mets. Luis Torrens made a mental error that gave the Braves a run later in the inning. How can the Mets fix Francisco Alvarez? In the final segment of the hour, Gio tells Boomer that a song from 1981 is now a popular dance trend on TikTok. The guys also discuss food allergies and Gio asks Eddie if something he saw online about dogs behavior is true?

Mike Francesa previews Game 6 of the NBA Finals and gives his thoughts on the recent struggles of both New York's baseball teams, as the Yankees and Mets have lost multiple games in a row. Plus, thoughts on the Knicks' offseason, the WNBA's latest scuffle, and much more.

Hour 1 This weekend, both the Mets and Yankees were swept, while the Phillies extended their winning streak, and in a significant move, the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to San Francisco after he homered in his final game with Boston; Aaron Judge notably struggled, going 1-for-12 with 9 strikeouts. In golf, JJ Spaun won the US Open, while Gio noted that something seems to be amiss with Rory, which warrants monitoring as he heads to Bethpage Black; meanwhile, the Knicks are still seeking a head coach, and Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat stated he doesn't believe anything in history prior to 1950. Hour 2 Both the Mets and Yankees were swept this weekend, with the Mets now heading to Atlanta and a caller demanding Aaron Boone's firing due to the Yankees' fundamental errors, including baserunning mistakes by Dominguez and Rice. This came after Rafael Devers, who homered in his final game for Boston, was traded from the Red Sox to San Francisco. Meanwhile, Mike Francesa's prediction of a Mets losing streak came true, and despite Pete Alonso's strong offense, his throwing issues to first base persist. In golf, JJ Spaun won the US Open on Father's Day, and on the Knicks front, they are interviewing Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins for the head coach position, while Dan Plesac of MLB Network was reportedly scammed by an "unpaid tolls" text message. Hour 3 The Knicks are interviewing Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins for their head coaching vacancy, with one caller criticizing Leon Rose for the team's current state and another suggesting Jay Wright, though he's not a candidate. Meanwhile, the Yankees were swept in Boston, a series that saw Rafael Devers traded to the Giants after homering. The Mets also suffered a three-game losing streak, fulfilling Mike Francesa's prediction to Frank The Tank, and now head to Atlanta. In other sports news, JJ Spaun won the US Open, and Fanatics selected 50 regular people to compete against professional athletes. A caller also proposed Allan Houston or John Starks as potential Knicks coaches. Hour 4 Boomer reacted to the Chris Kreider trade, calling him one of the Rangers' all-time greats while acknowledging his frustrating moments, which led to a comparison of long-tenured New York athletes like the Mets' David Wright and Giants' Tiki Barber, with Gio expressing surprise at the Mets retiring Wright's #5 jersey so soon. In other sports news, Rafael Devers homered to beat the Yankees before being traded, the Mets were swept at home by the Rays, and JJ Spaun won the US Open. The show also featured a "Moment of the Day" with a caller's heartfelt story to a distracted Joe Benigno, and a reminder that the show would be off the following day for a round of golf at Bethpage Black, the future site of the Ryder Cup. And what's going on with Rory?

A caller wants Aaron Boone fired for the fundamental mistakes they had in each loss this weekend. Mike Francesa was at Barstool and told Frank The Tank he couldn't complain about the Mets until they lost 3 games in a row, which they immediately did. Pete Alonso has had a great offensive season but he's having issues throwing the ball to pitchers covering first base.

Jerry has audio of Mike Francesa telling Frank The Tank he can't complain about the Mets until they have a 3 game losing streak, which they then did. They head to Atlanta starting tomorrow. Rafael Devers was traded to the Giants after the game. JJ Spaun won the US Open.

The Knicks are interviewing Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins for their head coaching vacancy, with one caller criticizing Leon Rose for the team's current state and another suggesting Jay Wright, though he's not a candidate. Meanwhile, the Yankees were swept in Boston, a series that saw Rafael Devers traded to the Giants after homering. The Mets also suffered a three-game losing streak, fulfilling Mike Francesa's prediction to Frank The Tank, and now head to Atlanta. In other sports news, JJ Spaun won the US Open, and Fanatics selected 50 regular people to compete against professional athletes. A caller also proposed Allan Houston or John Starks as potential Knicks coaches.

Both the Mets and Yankees were swept this weekend, with the Mets now heading to Atlanta and a caller demanding Aaron Boone's firing due to the Yankees' fundamental errors, including baserunning mistakes by Dominguez and Rice. This came after Rafael Devers, who homered in his final game for Boston, was traded from the Red Sox to San Francisco. Meanwhile, Mike Francesa's prediction of a Mets losing streak came true, and despite Pete Alonso's strong offense, his throwing issues to first base persist. In golf, JJ Spaun won the US Open on Father's Day, and on the Knicks front, they are interviewing Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins for the head coach position, while Dan Plesac of MLB Network was reportedly scammed by an "unpaid tolls" text message.

Mike Francesa previews NBA Finals Game 5. He also offers updates on the Mets and Yankees, breaks down Caitlin Clark's stellar return, and answers your emails.

Mike Francesa welcomes PGA expert Michael Breed to discuss the US Open. This year's event could feature some of the most challenging course conditions in years -- which player will survive and win?

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins the show talking Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Entertaining series through the first two games. Couple of OT games in the first two. McDavid & Draisaitl. Canada trying to get their first cup since 1993. Did Tim jinx the Battlehawks? US Open this week at Oakmont. Happy birthday, Michael J Fox. Shrinking is good. Back on the topic of wearing other teams' caps. Audio of a Mike Francesa caller asking about Vince Lombardi coaching the Knicks. The phone lines can be poisonous no matter where you are. Time to load the phone lines up. Aaron Judge took offense to something Hunter Dobbins said and then went yard off him. Owen is on the phone lines and he wants to talk Blues free agency. What a nice call, Owen.James Carlton in the building with stories from the Tornado and parenting talk. MIZ football. Who will be QB1? Going to college football games with children. New revenue sharing in SEC Football. Is Westport back?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Francesa recaps the Belmont Stakes and catches up on NBA Finals action as the series heads to Indiana. Plus, thoughts on the Mets and Yankees and Aaron Judge's hot start. Mike also reacts to your emails.

BT and Sal welcome sports radio personality Craig Carton to discuss the Knicks' decision to fire coach Tom Thibodeau. Carton, with his long-standing connection to Knicks owner James Dolan, offers inside perspective on the dynamics between Thibodeau, Leon Rose, and Worldwide Wes. The conversation delves into potential coaching replacements, with a strong emphasis on UConn's Dan Hurley, and other names like Rick Pitino, Mark Jackson, and Michael Malone. They also touch on the complexities of Jalen Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, being on the coaching staff. Beyond the Knicks, the discussion briefly veers into Aaron Rodgers's new contract with the Steelers and the Jets' past offensive struggles, alongside a humorous exchange about the Dallas Cowboys' NFC Championship drought and Mike Francesa.

Boomer and Gio react to the news that Tom Thibodeau is out as head coach and the reactions that followed, including the ones from Mike Francesa and Chris ‘Mad Dog' Russo; Gio defends his rant calling Karl-Anthony Towns a ‘loser'; the guys go through the past coaches James Dolan has hired and who have never coached again; Plus, is Jeff Van Gundy a serious possibility? Boomer gives out grades for Knicks players for their postseason performances; is anyone going to watch these NBA Finals? And Juan Soto finally seems to be heating up.

Mike Francesa offers his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' next stop, this time in Pittsburgh with the Steelers. He also does a deep dive on the Belmont Stakes and discusses Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers.

Jerry returns for an update and starts with a reporter asking Jalen Brunson after the game about Thibs possibly getting fired and Bronson was not having it. We heard from Mike Francesa and Maddog Russo as they had completely opposite takes on Thibs firing.

Further discussion centered on the Knicks firing Thibs, with Gio arguing it's a roster, not a coaching, issue. Calls flooded in regarding the Knicks and Thibs, with one comparing the coaching search to electing a new Pope. Jalen Brunson notably dismissed a reporter's question about Thibs' potential firing. Mike Francesa and Maddog Russo had opposing views on the firing. In MLB, the Yankees beat the Guardians with back-to-back homers from Jazz Chisholm and Ben Rice, while the Mets lost to the Dodgers in extras despite a late lead, with a Max Muncy homer and a Brandon Nimmo misplay deciding it. Boomer, referencing WFAN's instant reactions, questioned the fate of the remaining coaching staff, including Jalen Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, who is currently an assistant coach.

Hour 1 After the Knicks fired coach Thibs, Gio initially sought a positive but ultimately expressed strong disapproval. Boomer, believing something is amiss "behind the scenes," feels let down as a fan, fearing a step backward next season and demanding an explanation from the organization. Stephen A. Smith criticized Leon Rose for the firing and avoiding the media. The Yankees beat the Guardians with Jazz Chisholm and Volpe hitting homers. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in 10 innings after a Max Muncy homer and Brandon Nimmo's misplay. Juan Soto also homered. Phil Simms stated he doesn't deserve Hall of Fame induction. Johnnie Bryant is rumored as a potential replacement for Thibs. Hour 2 Further discussion centered on the Knicks firing Thibs, with Gio arguing it's a roster, not a coaching, issue. Calls flooded in regarding the Knicks and Thibs, with one comparing the coaching search to electing a new Pope. Jalen Brunson notably dismissed a reporter's question about Thibs' potential firing. Mike Francesa and Maddog Russo had opposing views on the firing. In MLB, the Yankees beat the Guardians with back-to-back homers from Jazz Chisholm and Ben Rice, while the Mets lost to the Dodgers in extras despite a late lead, with a Max Muncy homer and a Brandon Nimmo misplay deciding it. Boomer, referencing WFAN's instant reactions, questioned the fate of the remaining coaching staff, including Jalen Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, who is currently an assistant coach. Hour 3 The Knicks' firing of Thibs is the top story, with Johnnie Bryant emerging as the leading candidate to replace him. Patrick Ewing was mentioned by a caller, but his past coaching struggles were highlighted. Reactions to Thibs' firing varied, with BT & Sal having opposing takes, Kendrick Perkins defending Thibs, and Chris Russo expressing anger at the Knicks' decision. The conversation also touched on James Dolan's history of paying coaches no longer with the team, and Thibs' unstarted 3-year extension. In sports updates, the Yankees beat the Guardians with Jazz Chisholm hitting a homer and Devin Williams securing the save. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in extra innings due to a Brandon Nimmo misplay. The segment concluded with more Knicks coaching discussions, including Boomer's belief that John Calipari would be interested in the role despite his past NBA struggles. Hour 4 Yusef joined us and identified the Lombardi Trophy, discussed oven-baked ribs and sheep prices in Morocco. A caller suggested Stephon Marbury for coaching. Jerry's update included the return of the 'Gay Mets'. Kendrick Perkins commented on Thibs' firing, and Stephen A. Smith criticized Leon Rose. A Mike & The Mad Dog hypothetical on Rose/Dolan was played. The Mets lost due to Nimmo's error, while the Yankees won. Frank The Tank complained about noise at Dodger Stadium. Gio found the Bin Laden documentary and 'The Tylenol Murders' interesting.

The Rockies are the worst team in baseball... but they don't feel like it today! Plus, a source-off between Mike Francesa and Mad Dog Russo!

Hour 1 Gio stirred controversy by calling Karl-Anthony Towns a "loser" in reference to his playoff performance with the Knicks, drawing criticism from Carl Banks, whom Gio dismissed as poor in media. The discussion also covered KAT's inconsistent playoff play and the Mets' 4-3 ten-inning victory over the Dodgers, featuring another Lindor leadoff home run. Other sports news included the Angels' historic three-homer first inning at Fenway, the retirement of the Lions and Patriots centers, and Aaron Judge's inability to leave his hotel due to fan mobs, prompting Boomer to reflect on the impact of phone cameras on athlete privacy. Hour 2 The conversation began with a nostalgic look at Neptunes, a spot Boomer frequented with his Jets players, and a humorous aside about whether Eddie will cry upon retirement. Larry in Indiana pledged support for Gio in a hypothetical fight with Carl Banks. Jerry's update highlighted the Mets' victory over the Dodgers, with Lindor's leadoff home run and RBI single, though Vientos sustained a hamstring injury. Positive news from Giants camp was tempered by Boomer's reminder that game performance is paramount. Deion Sanders addressed Shedeur's draft rumors, and Bill Simmons expressed frustration with Pablo Torre's coverage of Bill Belichick. The hour concluded with Peter Schwartz discussing his resignation as GM of an arena football team that notably lacked helmets. Hour 3 The hour began with a discussion of Gio's comments calling Karl-Anthony Towns a "loser," a criticism aimed at his playing style not fitting the Knicks' championship aspirations. Jerry's update covered the Mets' ten-inning victory over the Dodgers, highlighted by Lindor's leadoff home run and RBI single. Charles Barkley's confusing move from TNT to ESPN was also discussed. The segment concluded with Boomer introducing his new twin grandsons and further calls about KAT's inconsistent performance. Hour 4 Boomer speculated the Knicks would draw high Finals ratings even if people rooted against them, contrasting with smaller markets like Indiana and OKC. We then lamented the decline of memorable sports nicknames. The conversation returned to KAT's playoff performance. Jerry's final update covered the Mets' ten-inning win over the Dodgers, featuring Lindor's leadoff homer, and previewed the Yankees-Guardians series. Other news included Russell Wilson on Malik Nabers joining the Giants, Saquon Barkley addressing the Madden curse, and Mike Francesa's dieting advice. The "Moment of the Day" highlighted David Andrews' rocky retirement speech. The segment concluded with the arrest of an "overseas sports bettor" who threatened Lance McCullers Jr.'s family, sparking a discussion about A-I and "Bad Tiki."

Boomer speculated the Knicks would draw high Finals ratings even if people rooted against them, contrasting with smaller markets like Indiana and OKC. We then lamented the decline of memorable sports nicknames. The conversation returned to KAT's playoff performance. Jerry's final update covered the Mets' ten-inning win over the Dodgers, featuring Lindor's leadoff homer, and previewed the Yankees-Guardians series. Other news included Russell Wilson on Malik Nabers joining the Giants, Saquon Barkley addressing the Madden curse, and Mike Francesa's dieting advice. The "Moment of the Day" highlighted David Andrews' rocky retirement speech. The segment concluded with the arrest of an "overseas sports bettor" who threatened Lance McCullers Jr.'s family, sparking a discussion about A-I and "Bad Tiki."

The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday. Mike Francesa discusses whether this was the right move for a promising New York team.

Hour 1 After the Knicks' season ended, Boomer and Gio debated why Knicks fans are "most hated." Gio blamed celebrity fans and celebrating wins, not championships, plus general New York disdain. Boomer criticized the Knicks' defense and Jalen Brunson's recent performance, calling Karl-Anthony Towns "soft" for lazy defense. Boomer remains a Thibs supporter, while Gio called KAT a "loser." Jerry's update included post-game sound from the Knicks loss, Jalen Brunson's comments on Thibs, Yankees and Mets highlights (including Ben Rice and Pete Alonso homers), and Pat McAfee telling John Mellencamp to "shut the f**k up." Hour 2 Boomer graded Knicks players and took calls from fans debating Thibs and KAT. Jerry updated on the Knicks' post-game reactions, including player comments. In other sports, the Yankees beat the Dodgers with a Ben Rice homer, though Jasson Dominguez injured his thumb. The Mets swept the Rockies, with Juan Soto having a great weekend. Finally, the discussion touched on Stefon Diggs and the fact that Bill Belichick's buyout is now $1 million as of June 1st. Hour 3 Boomer announced the birth of his twin grandsons, Twin A and Twin B, with names still unrevealed, which Gio found strange. The discussion then shifted to Knicks fans debating Gio's harsh criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns. Jerry's update covered KAT's disappointment and the final NBA on TNT broadcast. In other sports, the Yankees beat the Dodgers, with DJ LeMahieu going 4-for-5, and the Mets swept the Rockies, featuring a Francisco Lindor home run. The hour concluded with Mike Francesa discussing a granola bar on his podcast, Boomer questioning why former WFAN hosts are still active, and a caller asking about acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Hour 4 Eddie wore his Hawaii Rainbows shirt for Pride Month, prompting discussion on East Coast kids attending Hawaiian schools and the lack of Knicks fan destruction after their recent loss. Boomer's Haliburton jersey in the freezer was brought up, as were Nets fans celebrating the Knicks' defeat. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce compared the Knicks to "the Cowboys of the NBA." In other sports, the Yankees beat the Dodgers (DJ LeMahieu 4-for-5, Ben Rice homer) and the Mets swept the Rockies (Pete Alonso homer). The "Moment of The Day" was Gary Cohen's "Chew it and do it," and the segment concluded with more Knicks season-ending talk and curiosity about Larry David's presence at Josh Allen's wedding.

Boomer announced the birth of his twin grandsons, Twin A and Twin B, with names still unrevealed, which Gio found strange. The discussion then shifted to Knicks fans debating Gio's harsh criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns. Jerry's update covered KAT's disappointment and the final NBA on TNT broadcast. In other sports, the Yankees beat the Dodgers, with DJ LeMahieu going 4-for-5, and the Mets swept the Rockies, featuring a Francisco Lindor home run. The hour concluded with Mike Francesa discussing a granola bar on his podcast, Boomer questioning why former WFAN hosts are still active, and a caller asking about acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.

(00:00-17:31) Offering up $50 from Tim's Venmo to the winner of today's EMOTD. Voice of the Blues Chris Kerber joins the show. Kerber is down on the term "interim head coach." Looking ahead to the Stanley Cup Finals rematch between Edmonton and Florida. Some of us still aren't over the Blues painful exit. Kerbs likes the Panthers in this one.(17:39-32:58) Audio of Mike Francesa trying a granola bar for the first time. What else is earthy and crunchy? Jackson has a take on Happy Gilmore 2. Cameo porn. The Legend of Bagger Vance. Mt. Rushmore of golf movies. Baby Scorcese. Temu Roger Ebert.(33:08-41:11) Audio of the final sendoff of the NBA on TNT. Doug didn't get a sendoff at KMOV. Audio of some words from Shaq on the final show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Francesa reflects on the Knicks' playoff exit and previews an NBA Finals mismatch between dominant OKC and underdog Indiana. He discusses Yankee and Met performances, praises Scottie Scheffler's Tiger-like dominance in golf, and hypes the upcoming Belmont Stakes. He ends with listener Q&As on players like Patrick Ewing and Francisco Lindor.

Mike Francesa reacts as the Knicks season comes to a disappointing conclusion in Indianapolis. New York had no answer for Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton in the decisive Game 6.

Mike Francesa offers his pregame thoughts on Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Knicks travel to Indianapolis for an elimination game on Saturday.

Mike Francesa reacts as the Knicks got huge performances at home from Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns to avoid elimination against the Pacers in Game 5. Can New York still rally for a spot in the NBA Finals?

The Knicks tried again to rally on the road and fell short in Indianapolis. Mike Francesa discusses New York's Game 4 battle with the Pacers, who won 130-121.

Mike Francesa reacts after the Knicks pulled out a gutsy win in Indianapolis in Game 3. Down big in the first half, New York pulled ahead and just held on in the fourth quarter. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.

Mike Francesa reacts following another devastating Knicks loss. New York had plenty of chances to win Game 2 at home, but couldn't hold off the Pacers. The Knicks now head to Indiana down 0-2 in the series.

Tyrese Haliburton hit a massive shot in the final seconds to send the game to overtime, where the Knicks would fall to the Indiana Pacers 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Mike Francesa shares his thoughts on a devastating Knicks loss.

Mike Francesa previews the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and the Pacers and goes deeper into the Soto Situation for the Mets.

The Yankees took the first Subway Series of the year from the Mets with an 8-2 win on Sunday, thanks to a six-run 8th inning punctuated by a Cody Bellinger grand slam and multiple errors. Mike Francesa discusses the state of each team following the series and recaps the PGA Championship & Preakness.

The Knicks would not be denied in Game 6 as they dismantled the Tatum-less Celtics 119-81 to advance to play Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game. Mike also gives his thoughts on a solid Yankees victory in Game 1 of the 2025 edition of the Subway Series with the Mets, in Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium.

The Mets bounced back in narrow fashion on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, using a Francisco Lindor sacrifice fly in the final frame to secure a 3-2 victory. DJ LeMahieu and Cody Bellinger both homered but those would be the Yankees' only runs of the afternoon. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game and looks ahead to the Sunday Night Baseball rubber match tomorrow.

(00:00-24:52) Adventure time with Joey Vitale. Steeleville. Fishing with Whitey Herzog. Joey hates golf. Answering some of our exit poll questions. Talking Jets staying alive against the Stars. Oilers waiting in the West. Stanley Cup Playoff picks from Joey. Sam Bennett. Joey's never heard of "petting the cat the wrong way." Could Kyrou get traded?(25:00-32:27) Drops of the Week. Mike Francesa audio.(32:37-46:38) Tequila. Vacation in a cup. Doug freeing Dotem for the head of a dozen serpents. Serpents in Carport Village. Die, snake, die. Jackson fears snakes in the toilet. He's catching the snake, I'm releasing mine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Toucher & Hardy open up the third hour of the show by reacting to Mike Francesa discussing the Knicks loss to the Celtics in Game 5 of their playoff series. (17:50) Jay King, who covers the Celtics for the Athletic, joins the show. (32:36) The guys discuss their excitement to speak with Pablo Torre regarding Bill Belichick. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For 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!

The Knicks failed to close out the series as they couldn't keep up with Boston in the second half. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 5 and questions whether or not the Knicks will get a win back in Madison Square Garden.

Mike Francesa discusses tonight's Game 5 clash between the Celtics and Knicks. He also breaks down the reinstatement of Pete Rose by MLB and answers your emails.

Mike Francesa reacts to a rough Saturday at MSG for the Knicks in Game 3. Boston jumped out to a 16-point lead after the first quarter and never looked back, ultimately cruising to the 115-93 victory. Payton Pritchard led all Celtics scorers with 23 points off the bench while Jalen Brunson topped the Knicks with 27. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.

Exclusive for Mike Francesa Newsletter subscribers! Mike answers your questions on horse racing, when he realized "Mike & the Mad Dog" was big, who the GOAT sports coach is, and more!

Lessons learned from the Kentucky Derby are applied to Preakness 2025 on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. A familiar voice in the tri-state area, Mike Francesa talks about his successful exacta play pairing Sovereignty and Journalism last week in the Derby. He also talks about his relationship as a horse owner with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and the decision to leave Sovereignty out of the Preakness. He even has some thoughts about the election of Pope Leo XIV. The nation's leading workout analyst Bruno De Julio reviews some of the clues he saw in the morning that he applied to the Derby. He certainly had his successes, but he also admits to something he did not see coming. Of course he also weighs in on the scuttling of a Triple Crown opportunity in 2025. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty had a successful Derby, and he already is looking ahead with angles for the Preakness. He also handicaps Saturday's key stakes in the Belmont at Aqueduct meet, including the Grade 2 Ruffian for older fillies and mares and the Peter Pan (G3), the traditional prep for the Belmont Stakes. Co-host John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times reviews the Derby, looks ahead to the Preakness and offers his reaction to some of the listener and reader feedback about whether the Triple Crown schedule needs to be changed. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of hour #3 reacting to the end of game situation that secured the loss for the Celtics. Beetle is critical of the New York Knicks’ home court advantage at Madison Square Garden after Sean Grande described it as a hostile environment. The new Pope is elected. (12:38) The crew react to comments from The Sports Pope, Mike Francesa calling them disgraceful. More reaction from the Celtics dropping the first two games of this series to the Knicks. (23:57) The guys go off the rails to discuss Tyler Milliken's vacation in Las Vegas. They offer Tyler some suggestions while visiting Las Vegas. (33:08) New England Revolution Head Coach, Caleb Porter joins the show - follow-up after Zolak & Bertrand were with Porter in attendance at the AC/DC concert last week.

The New York Knicks have, somehow, come back again. The second Celtics collapse in as many games have the Knicks going back to the Garden with a 2-0 lead. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to another stunner.

Mike Francesa reacts following the Knicks' dramatic Game 1 rally. Down 20 points, they came back to win 108-105 in OT. Want more Mike? Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.

Mike Francesa asses the Knicks' chances against the defending champion Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on the current performances of the Yankees and Mets, and recaps Sovereignty's win at the Kentucky Derby.

Mike Francesa offers his predictions and insights for the 151st Kentucky Derby.

(00:00-30:12) Doc Gooden making an appearance on the show today. And the return of the Surprise Guest Line. Martin ranks this one a 9. They're calling Wednesday's Game 5 the biggest game in franchise history for the Jets. Take a hike, brother. NHL expansion. Matt Holliday isn't convinced that was Jon Gruden yesterday. Audio of Connor Hellebuyck talking about needing to play better and getting the next one. Bang on. Doug's reached a high water mark for anger. (30:20-50:15) Dry humping everybody in the neighborhood. Draymond's last stand. Redbirds lost but they had their navy caps on. The Curse of Rascal Flats. Heat took one on the chin in an elimination game. Would you rather watch the Blues, G League, or European League soccer? There's a real pegging epidemic. (50:25-1:01:43) Not even Jackson knows who the surprise guest is. Mike Francesa was not happy with Giants draft pick Abdul Carter asking Lawrence Taylor if he could wear number 56. Doug likes free parking. Tim's losing his voice from all the yelling. Driving to Winnipeg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-30:12) Doc Gooden making an appearance on the show today. And the return of the Surprise Guest Line. Martin ranks this one a 9. They're calling Wednesday's Game 5 the biggest game in franchise history for the Jets. Take a hike, brother. NHL expansion. Matt Holliday isn't convinced that was Jon Gruden yesterday. Audio of Connor Hellebuyck talking about needing to play better and getting the next one. Bang on. Doug's reached a high water mark for anger. (30:20-50:15) Dry humping everybody in the neighborhood. Draymond's last stand. Redbirds lost but they had their navy caps on. The Curse of Rascal Flats. Heat took one on the chin in an elimination game. Would you rather watch the Blues, G League, or European League soccer? There's a real pegging epidemic. (50:25-1:01:43) Not even Jackson knows who the surprise guest is. Mike Francesa was not happy with Giants draft pick Abdul Carter asking Lawrence Taylor if he could wear number 56. Doug likes free parking. Tim's losing his voice from all the yelling. Driving to Winnipeg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices