The Mike Francesa Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Francesa reacts to the New York Yankees activating Aaron Judge from the IL ahead of Tuesday's game against the Rockies! Mike also previews the NFL season ahead of Wednesday's opener in Seattle. 00:00 Judge Activated 06:04 Themes of NFL Season 11:45 Harbaugh's Giants 16:20 What to Make of Jets 21:46 Mike's NFL Predictions 44:21 Rockies at Yankees

Mike Francesa has his Bash @ Bar A LIVE event on the BetRivers Network. Mike talks current news & old memories of New York sports with Sal Licata, John Jastremski, and Mike Carver, plus a conversation with 2-time Super Bowl XXV MVP RB OJ Anderson! 00:00 Live from Bask @ Bar A 14:18 Sal Licata 26:46 John Jastremski 40:39 Mike Carver 57:08 OJ Anderson 1:33:12 Ready for Football

Shaun King joins Mike to break down expectations for the Jets & Giants this season. They discuss Jaxson Dart, Geno Smith, and other QBs across the league. Plus, Mike touches on the state of the Yankees after the Red Sox series, and an update on Aaron Judge. 00:00 NFL Season Countdown 03:16 New York Quarterbacks 06:19 Jets vs Giants Prospects 10:08 Mahomes & Lamar Jackson 15:16 Rams Season Outlook 21:38 Surprise NFL Teams

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

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

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

Steve Serby joins Mike to break down all things Jets and what fans should expect from them this season. They discuss Aaron Glenn's future, the defense, Geno Smith, and more. Plus, Mike discusses expectations for the Giants and updates around the Yankees. 00:00 Jets Discussion 05:38 Defense Analysis 12:00 Quarterback Talk 18:00 Coaching Challenges 25:32 Jets Future Prospects 35:02 Giants Predictions 43:07 Yankees Management Deal with Apollo 48:38 Yankees Playoff Chances

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

Francesa delves into the Yankees' trade deadline strategies, potential player moves, and the team's postseason prospects. He touches on where the Mets are come the deadline and announces his return to Bar A for the BetRivers Bash at Bar A. 00:00 MLB Trade Deadline 01:59 Yankees' Doubleheader 03:13 Yankees' Roster Strategy 09:13 Mets' Pitching and Trades 19:24 See Mike Francesa live at Bar A 27:00 Giants and Jets training camps begin

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

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

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