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The Mike Francesa Podcast

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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.

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Latest Episodes

Moments after the Giants game ends, Mike goes live to discuss how they were able to get the victory in Philadelphia.

Mike also discusses the Jets loss to the Chiefs and what moves could happen at the trade deadline.

00:00 Jets vs. Chiefs

03:39 Gi... more

Mike Francesa shares his "Francesa Five" - 5 top betting predictions for Week 9 in the NFL!

00:00 Week 8 Recap

00:58 Kenneth Walker III Rushing Prop

01:53 Kendre Miller Rushing Prop

02:57 Giants at Eagles

04:33 Rams at Commanders

05:29 Cardinals at ... more

Join Francesa Football Friday for Week 9 NFL coverage with guests Sal Licata, John Jastremski, and Shaun King.

Mike and his guests break down the NFL slate, preview what moves could be made before the trade deadline, and more.

00:00 NFL Week 9

12... more

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Mike Francesa reacts to the 2026 Midterm Elections and discusses what he hopes to see for the country moving forward.

00:00 Francesa Podcast

01:00 Reaction to the Midterm Election

03:47 Election Night Analysis

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Recent Guests

John Jastremski
Sports radio host and commentator.
Episode: Francesa Football Friday for Week 8 with Sal, JJ, and Shaun King
Shaun King
Former NFL quarterback and football analyst.
Episode: Francesa Football Friday for Week 8 with Sal, JJ, and Shaun King
Sal Licata
Sports radio host and commentator.
Episode: Francesa Football Friday for Week 8 with Sal, JJ, and Shaun King
Brian Geltzeiler
Longtime NBA commentator who appears on NBA Radio.
BetRivers
Episode: Knicks Defend Their Title! Brian Geltzeiler Joins Francesa for NBA Season Preview
Otis Anderson
Former NFL running back, Giants Super Bowl MVP (1986)
New York Giants
Episode: Mike Francesa LIVE from the Bash @ Bar A - OJ Anderson, Sal Licata, John Jastremski, Mike Carver
Steve Serby
NFL writer discussing Jets and Giants
Episode: Steve Serby on the Jets & Aaron Glenn - Giants & Yankees Update
Dr. Richard Shlofmitz
Head of Cardiology at St. Francis Hospital, renowned heart doctor
St. Francis Hospital
Episode: Francesa Updates Yankees & Mets at All-Star Break - Dr. Richard Shlofmitz on Heart Health
Jay Wright
Head Coach of Villanova Wildcats
Villanova University
Episode: Jay Wright on the Villanova Knicks
Mike Vaccaro
The Post columnist and author of The Bosses of the Bronx
The New York Post; HarperCollins
Episode: George Steinbrenner's Legacy and Iconic Stories with Mike Vaccaro

Host

Mike Francesa
Sports broadcaster known for decades of NFL, baseball and New York sports commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • The Best

    Can we please get Sal to stop laughing after practically every comment Mike makes?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bbr319
    United States2 months ago
  • Francesca & Rodger’s

    Suddenly the man who was so quick to defend Trump and both sides every issue falls silent as his man dismantles our democracy and has citizens rounded up or shot in the streets. Place your futures bets on whether democracy survives. It’s minus three and a half right now

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mike raphone hog
    United States9 months ago
  • Great stuff

    Mike great as always! Love the format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sikedg
    United States9 months ago
  • Disappointed in your parenting and ethics

    Mike, I have followed your work from the 80s and have always thought you had higher standards. However, when you include yourself with frauds like Andy Pettitte, Clemens, and A-Rod who are disgraced, it shows how low of standards you have. Listening to you describe you child’s behavior recently during Super bowl shows lack of moral and dignity in your parenting. They will become punks like Pettitte, Clemens and A-Rod who will go to any lengths to cheat because they have no morals. Another import... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shockersfan
    United States10 months ago
  • I Was Dere!

    Mike delivers intelligent, informed opinion with a comical level of self importance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stan Lee’s Eulogy
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Some listeners find the opinions biased or disagree with his assessments of teams, players and politics.
A few listeners question the gambling sponsorship and its effect on the discussion of sports betting.
Longtime listeners value Francesa's sports knowledge, perspective and familiar New York sports commentary.
Several reviews criticize low audio volume, which can make episodes difficult to hear in noisy settings.
Some listeners enjoy the panel format, while one review objects to a co-host's frequent laughter.

Chart Rankings

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

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#17
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#42
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Apple Podcasts
#131
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#138
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#37
Italy/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#85
France/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Francesa Football Friday for Week 8 with Sal, JJ, and Shaun King
Q: Do you think we will see the real Lamar against Buffalo?
Shaun King says elite quarterbacks are often expected to play through less-than-perfect health, and that Jackson's playoff struggles and perceived offseason absence contribute to extra scrutiny.
Francesa Football Friday for Week 8 with Sal, JJ, and Shaun King
Q: If you're Minnesota, are you content at quarterback, or are you looking to upgrade at quarterback?
Shaun King says Minnesota should consider Kirk Cousins because he knows Kevin O'Connell's system and could fit quickly, while also arguing that the team should pursue Jonathan Taylor.
NFL Trade Deadline, Knicks Slow Start (Mailbag Questions)
Q: Why is it so difficult to find a good NFL head coach?
Francesa says the job demands leadership, organization, game-management skill, and the ability to handle personnel and team issues, qualities that do not always accompany success as a coordinator.
NFL Trade Deadline, Knicks Slow Start (Mailbag Questions)
Q: Are the Giants' next two divisional games their biggest of the season?
Francesa says the games are crucial because winning them could give the Giants a substantial division lead and a strong path to the playoffs.
Francesa Football Friday for Week 7 with Sal, JJ, and Shaun King
Q: Do you think JJ McCarthy will help their running game in any appreciable manner?
King says McCarthy is a better runner than Jameis Winston but is primarily a drop-back passer who can scramble, not a zone-read quarterback.

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A sports-talk format built around Mike Francesa's direct, opinionated analysis of major games, team decisions and league-wide storylines. Football dominates, especially the NFL and the New York Giants and Jets, with regular attention to baseball, the Knicks and other New York teams. Francesa also offers weekly betting picks and predictions, answers listener questions, and occasionally turns to politics and public affairs.

Francesa is the consistent central voice, with recurring panel discussions featuring sports broadcasters Sal Licata and John Jastremski and former NFL quarterback Shaun King. Other guests, including NBA commentator Brian Geltzeiler, join for focused season previews and analysis. The combination of detailed game commentary... more

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