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The Michael Kay Show

ESPN New York, Michael Kay
New York Yankees
New York Knicks
New York Mets
New York Jets
Aaron Judge
New York Giants
Baseball
Knicks
Tampa Bay Rays
Boston Red Sox
Major League Baseball
Juan Soto
Jalen Brunson
Aaron Boone
Yankees
San Antonio Spurs
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Finals
Pete Alonso
NBA Playoffs

The voice of the NY Yankees, Michael Kay, embarks on his first solo endeavor at ESPN NY. The new Michael Show will feature many familiar voices and can be heard weekdays at 1pm on 880AM ESPN & the ESPN NY app.

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Latest Episodes

Peter King talks about his time covering the NFL and his new book, "The Game." Who gets the most blame for the Yankees drought?

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Why do so many around baseball hate the Yankees?

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Do fans and former players need to just accept that the game has changed? A Hit and Run – Shows Michael is watching and no longer watching, Joe Davis’ call, Peter’s bathroom habits, Trolls of Michael’s on social media, The Knicks and the White House,... more

Do you blame the Yankees for not being overly welcoming to those that disagree with them? Do players of the past hate the game played today? Plus Don LaGreca joins to express disgust with Yankees fans saying they won't watch.

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Recent Guests

Jose Caballero
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Episode: Hour 2: Jose Caballero
Chris Simms
NFL analyst joining at 2:00 for landscape of the NFL
NBC Sports / Football analyst
Episode: Hour 1: Boone's Job
Mike Lupica
Sports columnist, guest analyst on the show
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Episode: Hour 1: Accountability or New Players?
Ian O'Connor
Columnist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Hour 2: Ian O'Connor
James Edwards III
The Athletic Knicks writer who covers the team
The Athletic
Episode: Hour 2: All In Yankees and James Edwards III
Buster Olney
ESPN baseball writer and commentator
ESPN
Episode: Hour 1: Stop Rewarding Losing
Joel Sherman
Baseball columnist for the New York Post and MLB Network
New York Post
Episode: Hour 1: Joel Sherman
Dan Orlovsky
NFL analyst, weekly segment guest on the show
ESPN
Episode: Hour 1: Yanks - Rays Matchup and Dan Orlovsky
Chris Sims
NFL/college football analyst joining for weekly football segment
CaNFL/other media appearances
Episode: Hour 1: The Yankees Win

Hosts

Michael Kay
Host of The Michael Kay Show, ESPN New York
Jake Asman
Host focused on guiding discussions and guest interactions, often filling in for regular host
Rich Cimini
Jets beat writer; provides Jets context and analysis

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • GOTTA GET LESS KAY !! More Apple TV and other announcers

    Old banana 🍌 head and Giuliani pal is ok at times when he shows up for his part time job. Makes us yawn with see ya and free baseball. Has accepted championship rings what a hypocrite! Been around too long. Too long!!!!What is anti social network new word?

    Apple Podcasts
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    rmullins0609
    United States9 days ago
  • Thank You !!!!

    Truth consistently, coherently & constantly in complement to New York Yankee protocol.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYY fan since 1958
    United States23 days ago
  • Strawmans callers arguments

    I love MK .. but he is privy to the inside operations of the Yanlees and friends with them but wont hear criticism of the organisation . calls his listeners racist for demanding standards from players .. considers fans just spectators and not equals to ownership and players .. he hints that the Yankees are now only interested in making the play offs not the WS and we should accaept that .. blames ALL his listeners for the poor behaviour of the few .. dont get so frustrated and impatient with yo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jonny B Aus
    Australia25 days ago
  • Great !

    Michael Kay is a smart guy and knows his sports. New York Yankees go-to guy. Please bring back “Would Ya” Wednesday and end each show with Hit & Run” like an encore !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP’67
    United Statesa month ago
  • Get off my lawn

    The show has really gone downhill. Michael is really starting to show his age and spends more time on ridiculous personal gripes and takes then he does on sports… just one example is he spent 10 minutes talking about how baseball shouldn’t call what the players wear “uniforms” because they all wear them differently and uniform means “all the same”. It really has just become a platform for a cranky old man

    Apple Podcasts
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    Obi Oop
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans want more consistent guest appearances and tighter discussion on Jets and Giants topics.
Listeners praise deep Yankees coverage and high-profile guests when available.
Feedback is mixed on host banter, but strong for coverage of trades and roster moves.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#114
United States/Sports
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#35
Hong Kong/Sports
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#69
South Korea/Sports
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#133
China/Sports
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#152
Mexico/Sports
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#170
Philippines/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hour 1: Giants Starters
Q: I'm calling to talk about college footballs and the expanded, college football and the expanded playoff, expanding it to 24 teams. Not in favor of it?
Kay says a 24-team playoff would make the regular season less consequential, allow teams with multiple losses into the field, and add games primarily to generate more revenue.
Hour 1: Giants Starters
Q: Aaron Judge, if he asked to play, why does Cashman have so much power to say no, even though you want to play?
Kay rejects the caller's claim that Brian Cashman controls the Yankees' lineup, saying Aaron Boone makes the final decisions after consulting with others.
Hour 1: The Yankees Speak
Q: The one thing you said before about you're not our voice. Listen, like you are our voice. I want you to know that now.
Kay tells the caller that he speaks in his own voice rather than simply echoing fans, and says he believes the Yankees need to improve player evaluation and acquisition.
Hour 1: The Yankees Speak
Q: Do you want to be a winner or do you want to just appear to be a winner?
Kay says he believes George Steinbrenner would have made more leadership changes, but notes that George's approach to frequent managerial changes did not always work. He thinks George would be angry about the lack of a championship while also proud of Hal's stewardship.
Hour 2: Jets Coaching and Yankees Ownership
Q: Does he want to win more or does he not want to offend his childhood friend who he met at 18 who he looked up to through his whole formative years and process in Brian Cashman?
Kay says Steinbrenner cares more about winning, believes Cashman has done a good job, and values his regular playoff appearances despite the lack of a championship.

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What is The Michael Kay Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy NY sports talk show that weaves MLB and NFL analysis with real-time fan engagement. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into Yankees rosters, trade deadline moves, and front-office decisions, alongside Jets and Giants discussion, quarterback debates, and coaching dynamics. High-profile guests from national outlets and team beat reporters provide behind-the-scenes context, while callers and sponsor reads keep the atmosphere lively. The mix of insider insights, bold takes, and accessibility makes it a strong fit for listeners who crave immediate sports banter and actionable takeaways for teams and players. A recurring strength is balancing marquee guest perspectives with aggressive local coverage of New York teams, offering a... more

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2. Chris Simms
3. Mike Lupica
4. Ian O'Connor
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6. Buster Olney
7. Joel Sherman
8. Dan Orlovsky

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