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Get Mike Francesa's unequaled takes on sports with The Mike Francesa Podcast. Listen to Mike's instant reactions to the biggest games and unbiased sports talk each week. Subscribe today and never miss a minute. Watch Mike live at 10am ET on YouTube on the Mike Francesa Podcast channel.
11 Oct 2026 · 27 minNew
Mike Francesa goes live after the Giants finale to discuss the absurd ending to the game that resulted in a tie. Mike highlights the Giants positives of the game before pivoting to the Jets win and the 4 factors that contributed to their victory. 00:00 Giants Game Recap 03:21 Dan Quinn's Blunder 10:20 Young Giants' Aggression 14:10 Division Dynamics 20:08 Jets' Victory Breakdown
9 Oct 2026 · 14 min
Mike Francesa shares his "Francesa Five" - 5 top betting predictions for Week 5 in the NFL! 00:00 Brock Bowers Receiving Prop 04:10 Texans at Titans 06:45 Giants at Commanders 09:00 Colts at Steelers 09:49 Broncos at Chargers 12:08 Francesa Five Recap
9 Oct 2026 · 12 min
Mike remembers the life of legendary NFL coach and personality Mike Ditka, who passed away at the age of 86.
9 Oct 2026 · 55 min
Join Francesa Football Friday for a Week 5 in the NFL with guests Shaun King, Sal Licata and John Jastremski. They discussed the Giants, Jets and best matchups of the weekend with picks and analysis. 00:00 Francesa Football Friday 11:00 Sal and JJ 27:00 Shaun King
8 Oct 2026 · 46 min
Mike opens the show talking about the Yankees elimination by the Rays and how the predictable excuses for this year's failure are already being used. Are the Yankees reliance on analytics part of the problem and how much blame does ownership deserve. Plus, he reads and reacts to fan emails. 00:00 Yankees Postseason Woes04:00 Past Glory vs Present08:44 Management's Response24:30 Mailbag Questions
8 Oct 2026 · 27 min
Moments after the Yankees are swept out of the postseason by the Rays, Mike Francesa breaks down the loss, roster futures, and whether it's finally time for a change with Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone. 00:00 Yankees Postseason Struggles 01:50 Fan Frustrations 03:30 Tampa Bay's Superiority
6 Oct 2026 · 47 min
Mike shares more thoughts on the Yankees' Game 2 loss to the Rays and reads questions from Yankees fans. 00:00 ALDS Game 2 Recap 02:06 Game 3 Outlook 05:02 Email Discussions 10:24 Yankees Philosophy Debate 14:40 NBC's Mike Tomlin Spotlight 30:05 NFL Early Season Analysis
6 Oct 2026 · 28 min
Minutes after the Yankees drop the 2nd game of the ALDS, Mike talks about Cam Schlittler's performance, the struggles of the defense and how this game looked similar to many recent Yankees postseason failures. 00:00 Yankees' Horror Show 03:28 Defensive Failures 06:03 Cam's Struggles 09:00 Critique of Yankees' Management 12:13 Postgame Reflection
5 Oct 2026 · 29 min
Mike break down tonight's Yankees vs. Rays crucial Game 2. Can Cam Schlittler step up and even the series? Mike tells us why he thinks tonight's game is especially important and what will the Rays plan be with Freddy Peralta. 00:00 Game 2 Tonight 06:15 Pressure on Cam 16:45 Rays Fixed Peralta 23:00 Yankees Bullpen
4 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Moments after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium, Mike sits down to break down the New York Giants' thrilling 36-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.Also, why the Jets/Bears game was more lopsided than the final score indicates and his thoughts on the Yankees vs. Rays ALDS. 00:00 Giants Win 10:15 Jets Lose to Bears 12:45 Around the League 18:45 Yankees vs. Rays
2 Oct 2026 · 33 min
Join Mike as he previews the Yankees vs. Rays ALDS. He discusses roster projections and what the key factors will be for each team in this series. 00:00 Yankees vs. Red Sox Recap 01:12 ALDS Strategy Discussion 03:51 Pitching Decisions
2 Oct 2026 · 39 min
Mike Francesa breaks down the biggest NFL storylines and matchups heading into Week 4, with a focus on the Giants and Jets, and is joined by analyst Shaun King for his perspective on the week ahead. 00:00 Francesa Football Friday 1:02 Look around the League 8:00 Shaun King Joins
2 Oct 2026 · 14 min
Mike Francesa shares his "Francesa Five" - 5 top betting predictions for Week 3 in the NFL and Week 4 in College Football! 00:00 Vanderbilt at Georgia 1:23 Cam Skattebo 5:30 Cardinals at Giants 6:49 Cowboys at Texans 09:42 Falcons at Saints 11:53 Francesa Five Recap
30 Sep 2026 · 26 min
Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees blowout win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Also, preview of Game 2 and Mike's thoughts on the Giants release of OBJ. 00:00 Yankees vs Red Sox Recap 01:29 Schlittler's Performance 05:30 Yankees Roster Decisions 12:15 Game 2 Preview 17:45 Odell Beckham Jr. Released
28 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Mike reacts to the Giants trade for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and gives his thoughts on what the move means for the organization. Also, mike gives his thoughts on Aaron Judge's attempt to be healthy enough to make the Wild Card roster and which other players the Yankees will take with them in their showdown with Boston. 00:00 Giants Trade for J.J. McCarthy 12:00 Giants Week 3 Win 30:00 Yankees vs. Red Sox Preview 37:00 How Will Yankees Shape Wild Card Roster
27 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Mike Francesa recaps the Giants holding on to beat the Titans at home despite the struggles of the offense. Also, the positives he took out of the Jets loss to the Lions. 00:08 Giants' Game Analysis 08:00 Giants' Mistakes Highlighted 17:06 Jets' Game Review
26 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Mike Francesa breaks down the biggest NFL storylines and key matchups, and how the Giants will handle losing Jaxson Dart. He is joined by Mike Carver, Sal Licata and Shaun King. 00:00 Football Friday 00:46 Georgia's Dominance 02:31 Ole Miss Emotional Victory 06:10 NFL Must-Win Situations 07:55 Tampa Bay vs Minnesota 10:00 Sal Licata and Mike Carver 20:00 Shaun King
25 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Mike Francesa shares his "Francesa Five" - 5 top betting predictions for Week 3 in the NFL and Week 4 in College Football! 00:00 Week 2 Results 00:41 Oklahoma at Georgia 02:30 Ole Miss at Florida 06:19 Vikings at Buccaneers 08:05 Titans at Giants 09:30 Raiders at Saints 11:24 Francesa Five Recap
22 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Mike Francesa breaks down the news of the Mets naming interim manager Andy Green their full-time manager on a three-year extension. Mike discusses the hire, and what is next for the Mets after a disappointing season. 00:00 Mets Extend Andy Green 02:26 Green's Handling of the Team 05:56 Roster Development Needs
22 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Mike reacts to the Jaxson Dart injury news and what it means for the Giants moving forward. He discusses the injury, Jameis Winston, and the Giants potentially options at QB. 00:00 Jaxson Dart Out Indefinitely 09:50 Winston's Performance Concerns 18:14 Season's Outlook 22:29 Historical Context and Reflection
22 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Mike Francesa reacts to the New York Giants' embarrassing, one-sided loss to the Rams in Los Angeles. After a completely anemic performance from Jameis Winston, Mike questions whether the front office needs to search for a new backup quarterback. Plus, he breaks down whether the team's top stars are officially injury-prone and ends the show taking aim at a major problem he currently has with the NFL. 00:00 Giants Fall to Rams 07:45 Nabers Lackluster Night 08:45 Giants Injury Prone? 13:15 International Games
20 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Moments after the Jets 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers, Mike give us his first reactions to the game, including what mistakes were made by the Head Coach. Also, a key injury in the NFL today and the passing of Ernie Accorsi. 00:00 Jets vs. Packers 07:35 Packers Overtime Victory 18:13 NFL Week Highlights 27:16 Ernie Accorsi Remembered
18 Sep 2026 · 17 min
Mike Francesa shares his "Francesa Five" - 5 top betting predictions for Week 2 in the NFL and Week 3 in College Football! 00:00 Week 1 Results 00:39 Georgia at Arkansas 03:04 Raiders at Chargers 06:00 CIN-HOU & JAX-DEN 09:54 Giants at Rams (Mon) 13:43 Francesa Five Recap
18 Sep 2026 · 57 min
Mike Francesa discusses the overreaction to NFL Week One and previews Week Two. Mike tells us if he's buying into the Giants and Jets and gives his thoughts on the Pete Alonso return. Sal and JJ join the show to preview the Week 2 slate, and Shaun King talks with Mike about the biggest storylines in the NFL. 00:00 NFL Week Two Overview 02:38 Overreaction in NFL Week One 04:20 Chargers' Must-Win Game 08:13 Rams and Giants Showdown 11:44 Challenges for the Jets and Packers 13:11 Insights on Giants' Season Prospects
15 Sep 2026 · 41 min
With NFL Week 1 officially in the books, Mike Francesa breaks down everything that happened over the weekend. Including big wins from both the Jets & the Giants. Plus, Mike answers your emails! 00:00 NFL Week 1 Recap & Week 2 Outlook 03:05 Giants' Defensive Struggles 06:02 Rams and Chargers Expectations 22:25 Emails
14 Sep 2026 · 33 min
John Harbaugh is 1-0 as HC of the New York Giants. Mike talks about the great play from Likely, Skattebo and Dart and what other positives he saw Sunday night. Also, the Yankees win and Mike gives his first thoughts on other games around the NFL in Week 1. 00:00 Giants Defeat Cowboys 05:18 Key Performances and Player Highlights 14:27 Week 1 Recap 29:30 Yankees Beat the Mets
13 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Mike breaks down the Jets Week 1 win over the Titans. Mike reacts to what he saw from Aaron Glenn's coaching and the Jets roster and did Robert Saleh learn anything from his time with the Jets? 00:00 Jets vs. Tennessee 02:07 Key Improvements 03:08 Injury Concerns 06:01 Critical Coaching Decisions 08:06 Future Challenges
12 Sep 2026 · 26 min
Mike reacts to the Mets 12-2 win over the Yankees. Gerrit Cole comes up small and now the Yankees face a must-win game Sunday. 00:00 Mets Destroy Yankees 06:00 Mets Spoil Yankees' Plans 09:00 Key Players' Performance 12:00 Yankees Pitching Concerns 18:00 Must-Win Game Preview
11 Sep 2026 · 21 min
Mike Francesa shares his favorite 5 betting predictions for Week 1 in the NFL, also known as the "Francesa Five." 00:00 Francesa Five 01:26 Ohio State at Texas 06:02 Isaiah Likely O/U 3.5 Rec 08:40 Saints at Lions 11:40 Bears at Panthers 13:29 Packers at Vikings 15:25 Recap & Week 1 Thoughts
11 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Mike Francesa previews the emotional Mets-Yankees series, examining its history and connection to 9/11. He also breaks down the start of the NFL season, with contributors JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King joining the show to deliver their picks and analysis. 00:00 9/11 Reflections 03:21 Mets-Yankees Series 08:07 NFL Week 1 Predictions
Get Mike Francesa's unequaled takes on sports with The Mike Francesa Podcast. Listen to Mike's instant reactions to the biggest games and unbiased sports talk each week. Subscribe today and never miss a minute. Watch Mike live at 10am ET on YouTube on the Mike Francesa Podcast channel.
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