The Mike Francesa Podcast

Episoder

• 
  Yankees-Rays ALDS Preview 02.10.2026 33min

  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
• 
  Francesa Football Friday Week 4 with Shaun King 02.10.2026 39min

  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
• 
  Francesa Five for NFL Week 4 - NCAA Football & NFL Betting Picks 02.10.2026 14min

  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
• 
  Mike Reacts: Yankees Drub Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1! 30.09.2026 25min

  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
• 
  Giants Land McCarthy + Will Aaron Judge Make Wild Card Roster 28.09.2026 40min

  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
• 
  Giants Survive Titans Slopfest & Jets Heartbreak in Detroit! 27.09.2026 25min

  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
• 
  Francesa Football Friday Week 3 with Shaun King, Mike Carver and Sal Licata 26.09.2026 42min

  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
• 
  Francesa Five for NFL Week 3 - NCAA Football & NFL Betting Picks 25.09.2026 13min

  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
• 
  Mets Sign Manager Andy Green to 3-Year Extension 22.09.2026 13min

  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
• 
  Breaking News: Jaxson Dart OUT Indefinitely! Disaster for Giants! 22.09.2026 33min

  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
• 
  Giants' Struggles Against the Rams 22.09.2026 18min

  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
• 
  Aaron Glenn's Mistakes In Jets Overtime Loss 20.09.2026 32min

  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
• 
  Francesa Five for NFL Week 2 - NCAA Football & NFL Betting Picks 18.09.2026 17min

  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
• 
  Francesa Football Friday Week 2 with JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King 18.09.2026 57min

  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
• 
  NFL Week 1 Recap & Francesa Mailbag 15.09.2026 40min

  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
• 
  Likely, Dart and Skattebo DOMINATE the Cowboys in Week 1 Debut! 14.09.2026 33min

  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
• 
  JETS DOMINATE WEEK 1! Instant Postgame Reaction vs Titans 13.09.2026 20min

  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
• 
  Mets Destroy Gerrit Cole & Demolish the Yankees 12.09.2026 25min

  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
• 
  Francesa Five for NFL Week 1 - Ohio St vs Texas + NFL Picks 11.09.2026 21min

  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
• 
  Francesa Football Friday Week 1 with JJ, Sal Licata and Shaun King 11.09.2026 46min

  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