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Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reacts during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Mike Francesa: Jets’ Woody Johnson ‘not smart enough’ to fire Robert Saleh in-season

"That organization doesn't know how to do anything right."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 6, 2024 1
Travis Kelce arrives for the CMT Awards at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

Mike Francesa questions Travis Kelce’s dedication to football

"He's now prancing around the globe with one of the most famous people in the world, his life is a photo opp."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 24, 2024 5
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Rob Gronkowski appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater.

Mike Francesa: Fox ‘turned Gronk into a clown’

"They’ve turned him into a stooge. Does he want that? I don’t know. That’s what he’s become."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 20, 2024 3
Mike Francesa noted a stark difference that he's seen in the demeanor of New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Photo Credit: Luke Johnson-Imagn Images

Mike Francesa on Brian Daboll: ‘I see a guy who looks like he wants to jump off a bridge’

"You can tell that he's up to here with all of it. And he knows he's looking down the barrels at a long season."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 16, 2024 4
Haliey Welch, aka the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, throwing out a first pitch at the Mets game.

Peter Rosenberg calls out ‘jabronis’ who criticized Haliey Welch as she sends message to Mike Francesa

As it turns out, the Mets may have turned around their season thanks to Haliey Welch, and she wants Mike Francesa to know about it.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 13, 2024 3
As only he can, Mike Francesa explained why Chris "Mad Dog" Russo always answered the phones on "Mike and the Mad Dog." Photo Credits: Jim O'Connor-Imagn Images (Mike Francesa, left); Doug Hood / USA TODAY NETWORK (Chris Russo, right).

Mike Francesa: Chris Russo always answered phones on ‘Mike and the Mad Dog’ so callers would talk to him

"Hey, everybody's always gonna ask me, 'cause they think I'm the sports guy. They're gonna ask me every question."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 13, 2024 1
The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa criticizes John Sterling for un-retiring – yes, really

"Sooner or later, you’ve got to let somebody else work! It’s just the way it is. I just think it’s wrong."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 6, 2024 4
Brandon Tierney, Chris Russo and Sal Licata

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo revisits WFAN departure during guest appearance

“It was a hard call. … It was a very tough call."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 18, 2024 2
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

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Mike Francesa ranted about the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl… because of course he did

Mike Francesa on The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa ‘surprised and saddened’ by WCBS radio news: ‘It’s tough to take’

"It’s like a family thing, I feel very much for the people there."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 15, 2024 4
Mike Francesa on SNY

Mike Francesa roasts Yankees as ‘circus clowns’ after Mets sweep

“They’re inserting guys in the lineup who can’t play dead."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 26, 2024 6
Joe Biden and Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa: If Biden ‘took a gun and shot himself in the shoulder’ it would’ve been less painful than debate

"If he took a gun and shot himself in the shoulder it would’ve been less painful. That’s how bad it was."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 8, 2024 4
Chris Carlin clued in Brandon Contes on the Awful Announcing podcast about his vantage point from Mike Francesa and Chris Russo's 2000 spat.

Chris Carlin gives vantage point from Mike Francesa-Chris Russo 2000 spat

"It was really bad."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 20, 2024 2
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh (left) talks with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (center) before the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Francesa goes scorched earth on ‘puppet’ Robert Saleh over Aaron Rodgers absence

Francesa called Saleh a "puppet" who has "abdicated his own power" to the quarterback.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 14, 2024 5
The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa slams ‘disaster’ NBA Finals schedule: Ratings are ‘going to be terrible’

"We are going into these Finals with no momentum. None."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 31, 2024 7

Mike Francesa reflects on his infamous on-air nap: ‘The craziest week of my life’

"The sleep one, it's funny, that followed me."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 27, 2024 0
Mike Francesa discusses Tom Brady as a broadcaster

Mike Francesa doesn’t think Tom Brady will be a good fit at Fox

"I think there’s a unique quality that you have to bring that allows you as an analyst to see the game, see the game quickly."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 27, 2024 3
Mike Francesa on The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa’s golf buddies provide Stanley Cup playoffs preview

"This is more coverage than the Stanley Cup Playoffs would get annually on 'Mike and the Mad Dog.'"

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 23, 2024 0
Charles Barkley laughing on Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley can’t stop calling Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo ‘Mike’

Barkley called Chris Russo "Mike" at least four times during the interview.

By Brandon Contes OnApr 19, 2024 1
The Mike Francesa Podcast

Mike Francesa renews BetRivers partnership, adds daily YouTube show

"Our BetRivers audience will now be able to see and hear Mike every weekday!"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 19, 2024 1
John Sterling calling the Kitten Bowl.

New York sports radio reacts to John Sterling’s retirement: ‘The soundtrack of New York City’

"John Sterling was the soundtrack of my summers. John was the big moment."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 16, 2024 2
Chris Carlin

Chris Carlin reveals invaluable broadcasting lessons from Mike Francesa, Chris Russo

"We're in the sandbox of life, and we should be able to go have fun doing that."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 12, 2024 0
The Winnipeg Jets reached out to the NY Jets on Twitter/X, referencing a classic call to Mike Francesa and the legendary host's response. Photo Credit: Winnipeg Jets on Twitter/X

NHL’s Jets reference classic Mike Francesa call in tweet to NFL namesake

A picnic on Totowa?

By Michael Dixon OnMar 20, 2024 0
Mike Francesa

Mike Francesa believes Aaron Rodgers will push the Jets to get Bacteria

"I’m sure Rodgers is going to want to get Bacteria involved."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 14, 2024 3
An Awful Announcing rendering of Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo and Mike Francesa (from left to right).

Chris Russo reveals the stark contrast between Stephen A. Smith, Mike Francesa

"Mike can be a little cynical about somebody who yells a lot. Stephen A. kind of loves that."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 29, 2024 2

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