The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 15 on his Football Friday show. The Baltimore Ravens should help the Giants get the edge for the #1 draft pick while the Jets travel to Jacksonville for a winnable game. Plus, a look at other Week 15 matchups and thoughts on Bill Belichick becoming head coach at North Carolina. Mike also reacts to your emails. Sign up for the free Mike Francesa Podcast newsletter for exclusive content. Go to https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com to sign up.

Mike Francesa discusses the aftershocks of the Mets' huge contract with Juan Soto. Did the Yankees overreact to this situation by signing pitcher Max Fried to a massive contract of their own? Plus, email reactions on Jared Goff, an NFL draft lottery, Dick Allen and Dave Parker, and more. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

According to reports, Juan Soto and the Mets have agreed to a mega deal to bring the star to Queens. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the report.

Mike Francesa reacts following the Jets' and Giants' close losses Sunday. Poor coaching killed the Jets' chances. As for the Giants, well, they stink. Plus, thoughts on the College Football Playoff bracket.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 14 on his Football Friday show, including the Jets vs. Dolphins and Giants vs. Saints. He also reacts to audience emails on Brian Daboll and Bill Belichick and that hit on Trevor Lawrence.

Mike Francesa explores the MLB free agency buzz around Juan Soto, NFL playoff scenarios, and college football championship predictions. He critiques the controversial "golden bat" proposal and discusses NBA trades and college basketball matchups.

Seattle tried many ways to lose the game to the Jets, but despite their best efforts, they came away with a 26-21 victory in New York. Mike Francesa reacts to the game that featured two Seahawks fumbles on kickoff returns, a Jets kickoff return touchdown and Seattle being stopped six times from scoring from within the five yard line.

Mike Francesa recaps Thanksgiving NFL games, criticizing the Giants for their poor performance and predicting they may secure the first draft pick. He also discusses the Lions' missed statement opportunity against the Bears and warns against underestimating the Chiefs.

Mike Francesa analyzes each NFL Week 13 matchup, including the Thanksgiving Day showdown between the Giants and Cowboys. Can Drew Lock capitalize on his first start of the season? Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

Mike Francesa recaps the Giants' terrible weekend and discusses action from around the NFL. The Giants are in disarray -- is Brian Daboll on the hot seat yet? Plus, thoughts on the Jets and reactions to your emails. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

The Giants defense gave up almost 300 yards in the air to Baker Mayfield, and the Tampa Bay Bucs scored 30 unanswered points in a laugher at Met Life Stadium. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the quickly sinking Giants.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 12 on his Football Friday show. He breaks down every game this weekend, including Giants v Buccaneers, which will see Tommy DeVito under center for New York in place of Daniel Jones. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

The Jets have dismissed GM Joe Douglass after a 3-8 start to the NFL season. Mike Francesa reacts to the breaking news. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

Mike Francesa offers his thoughts on the Giants QB situation as Daniel Jones is benched and fan favorite Tommy DeVito takes over under center. Plus, more thought on the Jets' disaster and reactions to your emails. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

Mike Francesa reacts following the Jets' last-minute loss to the Colts at home. The Jets fall to 3-8 on the season, and their on-field personnel and coaching are in question. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 11 on his Football Friday show, including Jets v Colts. You'll also hear his thoughts on where Bill Belichick and Jon Gruden might land. Plus, email reactions on Wembt, St. John's, Daniel Jones, and Juan Soto. Want more Mike? Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

Mike weighs in on the Knicks and the NBA Cup, the Giants mess, and the wreckage that is the Jets. Plus, email reactions on the Yanks, Joe Douglas, and Sam Darnold. Sign up for the NEW newsletter at https://www.mikefrancesapodcast.com for exclusive content, giveaways, and more surprises!

It's just one debacle after another for the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers this season. Mike Francesa reacts following a 31-6 blowout in Phoenix.

The Giants struggled against Carolina in Munich, but still found a way to take the game to overtime .... where they promptly fumbled and gave the game away. Mike Francesa gives his reaction to the Giants losing 20-17 in OT against the Carolina Panthers. Mike says the Daniel Jones era in New York is coming to a close.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 10 storylines on his Football Friday show. You'll hear his breakdown of every game, including Giants v Panthers and Jets v Cardinals. Plus, email reactions on Daniel Jones, Juan Soto, Aaron Rodgers, and more.

Mike talks NFL storylines, the future of Juan Soto, and the Presidential Election results. He also takes emails on Pete Alonso and the Knicks.

In a wet Monday night matchup, Kansas City went to overtime to stay undefeated in this NFL campaign with a 30-24 victory. Mike Francesa looks at the new Mahomes-Hopkins combo and what trades may be looming for Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

Questionable coaching again stole the show as the Giants fell to the Commanders in Week 9. Mike Francesa says this New York team can't get out of its own way.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 9 storylines on his Football Friday show. You'll hear his breakdown of every game, including the Giants' matchup against the Commanders. He also responds to your emails.

C.J. Stroud hit the turf early and often as the Jets rebounded from their loss against the Patriots to beat the Texans 21-13. Mike Francesa gives his reaction to the game and to a 3-6 Jets team that still has a heartbeat in the 2024 season.

Mike Francesa reacts following the New York Yankees' defeat in the 2024 World Series. The Yanks had the Dodgers right where they wanted them in Game 5, but a meltdown in the fifth inning allowed Los Angeles to rally.

On the brink of elimination, the Yankees brought out the bats against the Dodgers, including a Grand Slam from Anthony Volpe. Mike Francesa looks at Game 4 and looks ahead to Gerrit Cole's critical Game 5 start.

Mike Francesa says it's been a rough few days for New York sports fans. The New York Yankees are winless in this World Series after losing Game 3 to the Dodgers in the Bronx. Meanwhile, the Giants continued circling the drain in a 26-18 loss to the Steelers.

Mike Francesa was fired up following the Jets' 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots. After dumping Robert Saleh and dropping their fifth consecutive game, things have worsened for Aaron Rodgers and the team around him.

The Yankees had only one hit until the 9th inning of Game 2 of the World Series, but they broke out in the ninth, only to leave the bases loaded. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 2 where Shohei Ohtani left the game with an injury.

Mike Francesa breaks down World Series Game 1. The Yankees nearly stole a huge victory, but Freddie Freeman's dramatic grand slam gave the Dodgers a 6-3 win in Los Angeles.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 8 storylines. The Jets should have an easy time with the hapless Patriots, but the Giants will have their hands full Monday night versus the Steelers. He also discusses Game 1 of the World Series, which starts tonight with Game 1 in Los Angeles.

Mike Francesa breaks down the biggest storylines from the upcoming World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Shohei Ohtani, among other big names, will all battle for the MLB championship.

Mike Francesa offers early thoughts on World Series Game 1, which pits the Yankees versus the Dodgers on Friday. Plus, thoughts on the Giants and Jets and the Knicks' potential in the new NBA season.

Mike Francesa reacts following a 0-3 Sunday in New York. The Giants were "pathetic" against the Eagles, losing 28-3. The Jets stumbled in the second half versus the Steelers following the addition of WR Davante Adams. And the Mets' amazing season finally ended in Los Angeles as the Dodgers won Game 6, 10-5.

A Giancarlo Stanton HR earlier in the game tied it up, and an extra innings blast from Juan Soto sealed the series as the Yankees win the ALCS and move on to the World Series. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the series clincher.

For a while, it felt like deja vu from Game 3, but the Yankees hold on to beat Cleveland in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Mets, meanwhile, made a statement to force a Game 6 against Los Angeles. Mike Francesa gives his postgame reactions to both games.

Mike Francesa weighs in on every NFL matchup for Week 7. The Giants will host a middling Eagles team, while the Jets will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the resurgent Steelers.

Are the Mets running out of gas at the wrong time? After a punishing 10-2 loss to the Dodgers, Mike Francesa says New York must either dig deeper or call it a season.

The Yankees had the Guardians on the ropes in the 9th inning of Game 3 but couldn't finish the job. Mike Francesa breaks down the action and asks how New York will respond in Game 4.

The Dodgers made Game 3 and repeat of Game 1 and shut the Mets out while scoring tons of runs in the process. Mike Francesa reacts to Game 3 and paints a picture of how the Mets can get back into the series.

Cleveland was again no match for the Yankees as New York took game 2 of the ALCS 6-3. Mike Francesa gives his instant reaction to the game. Will the Yankees make it a sweep?

Mike Francesa discusses the New York Jets' acquisition of Davante Adams from the Raiders. Will the flashy wideout help Aaron Rodgers jumpstart the team's lackluster offensive production? And will the Jets finally sign Haason Reddick to bolster the defense?

Mike Francesa reacts following a busy night for New York teams. The Jets dropped a winnable game against the Bills in spite of Aaron Rodgers' heroics. And the Yankees held off the Guardians, winning Game 1 of the ALCS, 5-2.

Mike Francesa reacts following the Mets victory in Game 2. Francisco Lindor kicked off the game with a leadoff home run, followed by Mark Vientos’ grand slam in the second inning, propelling the Mets to a commanding 6-0 lead. New York maintained control from there, securing a 7-3 victory to even the NLCS at 1-1.

The New York Giants squandered an opportunity to take down the vulnerable Bengals, and the Dodgers shut out the Mets in Game 1 of the NCLS. Mike Francesa breaks down what's next for both NY teams.

Mike Francesa previews NFL Week 6 on his Football Friday show. Will the Giants be able to keep up with the high-scoring Bengals? And the Jets will have to contend with a dangerous Bills team on Monday Night Football.

Mike Francesa reacts to the Yankees' 3-1 win over Kansas City in Game 4 of the ALDS. New York will play the Guardians or Tigers in the American League Championship Series. Plus, thoughts on the demotion of Nathaniel Hackett, who lost his position as Jets offensive coordinator.

Giancarlo Stanton's home run gave New York a 3-2 win in Game 3 of the ALCS in Kansas City. The Yankees are now one win away from advancing in the postseason, and Mike Francesa wonders just how far this team can go.

Franciso Lindor calmly smashed a grand slam into the stands at Citi Field in Game 4 of the NLDS, and New York defeated the Phillies 4-1. Now, the Mets await their opponent in the National League Championship Series.