The Mike Francesa Podcast

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Francesa Mailbag: Playoff Pressure & Coaching Firings Dec 30, 2025

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Mike Francesa answers listener emails on NFL playoff races, looming Black Monday coaching firings, and potential surprises. He also vents on the chaos of NIL and college sports, argues the “student-athlete” era is over, and weighs in on coaching and quarterback futures.

Giants Rise, Jets Collapse: Week 17 Postgame Reaction Dec 29, 2025

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In Week 17, Mike Francesa praises the Giants for competing against the Raiders despite having no postseason hopes. But the Jets? With Aaron Glenn at the helm, this team is hopeless, even with a high draft position in sight.

Week 17 NFL Best Bets - Francesa Five Dec 24, 2025

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Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 17 with the Francesa Five. 00:00 Steelers v Browns 03:00 Ravens v Packers 06:10 Broncos v Chiefs 10:00 Bears v 49ers

Francesa Football Friday Week 17 Dec 24, 2025

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Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 17 matchups. The Giants have a chance to pick up a rare win versus the Raiders this week, but given the NFL Draft situation, do they really want to? Meanwhile, the Jets will take on a Patriots team that's looking to make a Super Bowl run. 00:00 NFL playoff picture 03:10 Cowboys v Commanders 04:10 Lions v Vikings, Broncos v Chiefs 06:30 Texans v Chargers 07:50 Ravens v Packers 10:00 Steelers v Browns 11:00 Seahawks v Panthers 12:10 Bucs v Dolphins 12:40 Giants v Raiders 17:35 Patriots v Jets 19:40 Eagles v Bills 22:10 Saints v Titans 23:10 Bears v 49ers 26:40 Rams v Falcons 27:45 Around the NFL

Francesa Mailbag: Abdul Carter Was Misused, "Worthless" NBA Season, Mets in Limbo Dec 23, 2025

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Mike Francesa reacts to your emails on Abdul Carter, Lawrence Taylor, and the abysmal NBA regular season. Plus, thoughts on Carlos Beltran, the Jets' chances of ever finding success, and the Mets' silence in free agency.

00:00 NFL playoff picture

03:00 Thoughts on Abdul Carter

06:30 Best Sunday QB0

8:10 Tua's career derailed?

10:00 How to fix the NBA regular season

18:30 Carlos Beltran a Hall of Famer?

21:30 Lawrence Taylor

27:20 Sports memorabilia

32:20 Jets have no chance?

35:00 Blue Bloods & Boston Blue

40:25 What are the Mets waiting for?

Can Pitino Fix St. John’s Before March Madness? Dec 23, 2025

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Mike Francesa breaks down St. John’s disappointing season, blaming faulty recruiting and the lack of a true point guard. Will Rick Pitino get this team turned around in time for an NCAA tournament berth? 00:00 Crazy NFL season 03:55 St. John's loses again 09:10 Not closing out games 16:30 Missing a point guard 29:00 Pitino has his work cut out for him 30:50 Realistic expectations

Giants Tripped by Vikings, Jets Blasted in New Orleans Dec 21, 2025

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Mike Francesa reacts following losses by both the Giants and Jets in NFL Week 16. Now, it's a race to determine if one of these franchises will snag the coveted #1 NFL Draft pick.

Francesa Football Friday Week 16 Dec 18, 2025

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Mike Francesa breaks down NFL Week 16 matchups. The banged-up Giants and Jets will play for pride, or maybe the race to the #1 draft pick. Get more Mike! Subscribe to the free Mike Francesa newsletter at mikefrancesapodcast.com 00:00 Mahomes injury has a huge impact 04:50 NFL Playoff picture 10:55 Eagles vs Commanders 11:45 Packers vs Bears 13:00 Bills vs Browns, Chargers vs Cowboys 14:10 Jets vs Saints 15:50 Vikings vs Giants 16:30 Bengals vs Dolphins 17:10 Bucs vs Panthers 17:55 Jags vs Broncos 19:00 Steelers vs Lions 20:20 Falcons vs Cardinals 20:55 Raiders vs Texans, Patriots vs Ravens 23:10 49ers vs Colts 25:10 Around the NFL

Week 16 NFL Best Bets - Miami vs Texas A&M - Francesa Five Dec 17, 2025

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Mike Francesa shares his best bets for NFL Week 16 with the Francesa Five. Plus, a breakdown of Miami vs. Texas A&M. 00:00 Miami vs Texas A&M 02:55 Raiders vs Texans 04:55 Patriots vs Ravens 06:05 Jaguars vs Broncos 07:00 49ers vs Colts

Email Reactions: Terrible NFL Injuries, Mets Friction, Yankees' Inaction Dec 16, 2025

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Mike Francesa discusses the impact of major NFL injuries to stars like Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons. He also fields listener questions on the Giants, Jets, and Yankees. Plus, is friction within the Mets roster limiting the team's potential?

00:00 NFL injuries devastating star players

04:40 Difficult news week

06:40 Email reactions: Giants draft & Dart

08:40 Mendoza a terrible Heisman winner?

12:49 NBA Cup important?

14:10 How do Mets save offseason?

19:05 Lindor and Soto were never "buddy-buddy"

23:20 Yankee's quiet offseason

28:55 How will Alonso do in Baltimore?

30:45 Worst Jets season?