The Mike Francesa Podcast

The Mike Francesa Podcast

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.

Episodes

April 22, 2025 39 mins
Mike Francesa and NFL analyst Mike Tannenbaum preview the NFL Draft, predicting key moves by the Giants, Jets, Cowboys, and others.
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Mike Francesa reacts following the Knicks' Game 2 loss to the Pistons in Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson played 42 minutes and scored 37 points, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com
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Mike Francesa reacts to Game 1 of the Knicks-Pistons series at Madison Square Garden. Saturday's contest saw Detroit lead by as many as nine points before a 21-0 fourth quarter run helped New York come from behind to take the opener. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points while Karl-Anthony Towns finished the day with a double-double. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for more New York sports news, analysis, and...
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Mike Francesa and Steve Serby of the NY Post break down the Giants' and Jets' NFL Draft options. Plus, thoughts on the Mets, Yankees, Knicks v Pistons, and Juan Soto.
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Mike Francesa welcomes NBA analyst Brian Geltzeiler to break down the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks will face the Pistons.
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Mike Francesa reacts following Juan Soto's comments about his slow start for the NY Mets. Is the Mets' centerpiece player feeling the pressure from his gigantic contract? Also, thoughts on how golf suffers from the lack of a true superstar.
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Mike Francesa breaks down Rory McIlroy's dramatic Masters win after beating Justin Rose in a one-hole playoff to complete his career Grand Slam. He commends McIlroy's brilliant bounce back after throwing away multiple opportunities to close out the tournament and the impact of a player of his popularity finally capturing a win at Augusta. Plus, updates on the Yankees & Mets.
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Mike Francesa reacts to the third round of the 2025 Masters at Augusta National. Moving Day saw Rory McIlroy lead the field by as many as four strokes before a late push by Bryson DeChambeau set the stage for a stellar Sunday showdown. Subscribe today to The Mike Francesa Podcast for New York sports news, analysis, and breakdowns.
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Mike Francesa breaks down the second round of the 2025 Masters. Friday's early tee times benefited from calm conditions, while high winds battered afternoon players.
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Mike Francesa reacts to an exciting & competitive first round of the Masters at Augusta. Justin Rose finished the day as the clubhouse leader, while Scottie Scheffler had a strong early showing as he looks to capture his third green jacket in the last four years. Plus, Mike gives his thoughts on the NFL draft and the options for the Jets and Giants.
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Mike Francesa previews the Masters, while also discussing the volatile stock market and the Yankees’ injury-riddled pitching rotation and Pete Alonso's start for the Mets. Listener emails cover the NFL draft, Hall of Fame, and more.
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Mike Francesa gives his postgame reaction to the Florida Gators edging out the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA National Championship.
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Houston scored the last nine points of the game to shock Duke in the NCAA Final 4. The Cougars were down nine points with 2:15 to go, and went on a 9-0 run in the last 33 seconds of the game to clinch their place in the finals against Florida. Florida advanced after a huge 34-point effort by Walter Clayton Jr. against Auburn.
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Mike Francesa discusses the shaky stock market and highlights sports as a welcome distraction. He previews the Mets' Opening Day, emphasizes the struggles of their young third baseman, and breaks down the Final Four.
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Mike Francesa breaks down NFL rule changes, why the tush push is still around, and what’s really happening with replay reviews. He hits on Duke’s dominance heading into the Final Four and asks why Houston could be in trouble. Plus, early Yankees power, Mets weather worries, and some Val Kilmer movie memories.
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Mike Francesa recaps the NCAA tournament, criticizing its lack of excitement and upsets due to NIL-driven power imbalances. He also marvels at the Yankees’ explosive start and 15 home runs in 3 games, raising intrigue about a new bat, the “torpedo.”
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Mike Francesa breaks down the latest tourney games, saying Duke rolled over Bama with size and defense, while Florida pulled off a wild comeback against Texas Tech thanks to Clayton Jr.'s late-game heroics. He talks upcoming matchups, the Yankees smashing 9 homers, the Mets looking flat, and gives his take on stars like Judge and Soto.
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Mike Francesa reacts following Thursday's Sweet 16 action.
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Mike Francesa reacts following a frenetic round of Thursday Sweet 16 matchups. Texas Tech needed overtime to beat Arkansas, but Duke, Florida, and Alabama won easily. On Opening Day, the Yankees beat the Brewers, while the Mets lost to the Astros.
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MLB Opening Day dawns March 27, and Mike Francesa weighs in with his season preview. You'll hear his win totals for contenders and his takes on the Yankees' and Mets' playoff hopes. He also discusses the Sweet 16 and reacts to your emails
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