Mike Francesa addresses the future of the show

[allmightantdawgs]

I give the video a thumbs up and thanks for the upload.

But Francesa is pompous, arrogant, and a hypocrite.

And Russo is not intelligent, inarticulate, and uninformed about the subject matter.

Congratulations to both of them for co-existing for so long together, and for entertaining so many listeners through the years (including me).

I am glad their drama is over.

[cbarrett34]

mike is a fat slob

[yankeefan42]

tank is on a steady diet coke iv drip. A little double dip scenario

[fop98]

mike is an arrogant sob

[mrc302]

Someone need to shove that diet coke bottle up Francesa's ass! He thinks he knows all the inside info and the fact is he really doesn't know shit!!

[onesimus75]

What does Ringo Starr, Mike Francesca and Chris Russo have in common?

They all three have minimal talent and stepped in a huge pile of manure!!!!!!

Only in America and England!

[toyotas2006]

I still listen to Mike's show

I always preferred Chris' energy

Mike runs a good show

I'm sure Chris does too

But before they were Abbott and Costello

Together they were great

You can't replace that

[Chris24234]

watch mike francesa go nuts on a listener!!!!!!!! click my page.

[atsuroc]

Fuck Mike FATcessa. Fucking arrogant pompous prick...Never even played baseball or football or basketball in high school...probably can't throw a ball 10 feet (Al leiter said this). WHY WOULD ANYONE LISTEN TO THIS FAT PIECE OF SHIT?  NEVER EVEN PLAYED TEE BALL U FAT FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!!!!

[hungryandrew]

Mike sucks. Chris had the energy and the spark. Now Mike show is so boring, sounds like hes half asleep. So boring especially when he gets into horse racing. Its, "Yankees this..Horse racing, yankee that, i own horses, jeter this, i fuck horses, Jorge that, I eat horses"

[guesswho21900]

i have listened to mike and the maddog for 12 years, and in my opinion mike by himself is so much better without the dog. I could never stand russo. I still to this day i listen to miked up now on wfan and i love it. again my opinion.

[johnsmdm]

hi sirs..is Pujols on steroids?

[ericdxx]

What was the bad fight in 2000 about?

[Puckpassion]

The soda machine was all out of Diet Coke and Mike threw a fit.

[cbarrett34]

Mike is such an arrogant, fat prick, I hate this guy, I hope he has a stroke

[Maharg23]

I couldnt agree more. Cuts callers off and ALWAYS thinks he is right and when he isnt he makes you feel like an asshole

[kabeerajameela]

ps don is gay.

[kabeerajameela]

"Hey Mike,you're lookin' real fat today!"

--Chris

[scrum7]

francesas a pathetic human being. an absolute detestable and pathetic human. i feel bad for his wife

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[funtillitends]

Chris Russo is on the better path going to satallite radio. Mike is going to tank, he cant run the show wout THE DOG!!!!!!!!!!

[robbyrob200]

this guy is so repetitive. You could tune in for 5 minutes, tune out for three hours, and then when you come back, he's still talking about the same thing!!!

[ThailandKyle]

Damn, I'm in Thailand now so I have missed out on what happened this last month or so. How long were things in limbo before it was announced that Russo was going to Sattelite? Must have been a circus for a while. Perhaps was that a dig at dog when Mike mentions he never talks about his contract on air?

[TomFromJersey]

ThailandKyle, there were rumors since the beginning of the summer but they did work together a couple times and seemed to get along ok.

Russo's announcement came on a Thursday night, 2 weeks ago, while he was on vacation. He called in the following day (while Mike was doing the show) and bid farewell.

[aimeepic]

In my opinion, Francesa knew what was going to happen when he made this statement....Dog was looking elsewhere, and Francesa wasn't going to sign a new contract if he had to continue to work with Dog.

[rbiv5]

I agree. This was obvious proof that their relationship was fractured beyond repair. The show is soooo boring without Mad Dog. I like listening to Michael Kay more now.

[nicktke17]

hell yeah...i never really noticed how amusing a lot of the ESPN personalities were. I find Michael Kay great. Try listening to Max Kellerman. He's on from 10-1. Very amusing.

[deputy0]

I'd try listening to them, but it's hard to here them through all that static and the other stations that spill into their frequency.

Top notch job there, ESPN.

[Theprophet524]

and thats why both of them fucked up the good thing that they had. Neither solo show is doing as well as the show they had together

[guesswho21900]

Francesa is the greatest. I never like russo. he was a new york hater. I always said russo loved new york money but hated new york teams. glad russo is gone

[Theprophet524]

the only problem with mike's show is sometimes it can be a little boring

[hungryandrew]

Alot boring!!

[Theprophet524]

lol thats because mike is the straight laced guy. Russo was the off the wall character

[managua2330]

ZZZZZZZ...ZZZZZZZZ.....ZZZZZZZ­Z......ZZZZZZZZ  jesus wake the fuck out of me this guy suck!

[MANSHOTS]

I never wanted Francessa and Russo on drive time slot, wanted WFAN to keep Pete Franklin. Franklin fingered Don Imus for his high salary and total ignorance about sports long before the world turned on Imus for "Nappy Headed Hoes" comment

[TomFromJersey]

Franklin was SUCH a jerk!

Made Mike, Dog and Imus look like sweethearts.

[MANSHOTS]

Franklin may have been a jerk, but that's what talk radio and media is supposed to be about. He was right on almost every sports issue. he just had this lust for turning people especially young guys who called his show to argue into swiss cheese. He and Morton Downey Jr. were the kings of the wild media at that time.

[TomFromJersey]

Sports radio is supposed to be about being a jerk? That's sad that you think that way. I honestly don't remember what stands he took (it was so many years ago) but I do remember him yelling at everybody, just like Downey - another jerk.

[waltbabyluv203]

i agree, mike has a knowledge of sports that is unmatched IMO. Ill miss them greatly

[TomFromJersey]

Uh ... he's not going anywhere.

[hillbillycadillac]

Mike is AM : Dog is satellite

[cbarrett34]

Mike is an arrogant fat fuck, I hope he strokes out. Chris Russo is the best. He won't survive without Chris

[aitraining]

Totally agree. This load needed Russo's energy to move the show along and anyone who listens knows that. Good for Chris now. He's going to make 3 times what Francessa makes now.

[hfl2005]

Fucking Russo is an asshole

To be honest Im not all broken up over Cory Lidle's death but for Russo to tell Yankee fans and Lidle how they SHOULD feel bad after the Yankees lose a playoff series is bullshit.

Fuck him baseball is a fucking game I have more important things to worry about than if my team wins. If they do great if they dont then the world doesnt stop

[GiantsRock07]

Great show..... what am I going to do at 1:00PM everyday. sad but a time for celebration

[jumpoutatree]

What was the fight about, does anyone know? I mean, specifically.

[hillbillycadillac]

Thanks for the memories-time to move on

[atsuroc]

That fat arrogant fuck, good riddance. Cory Lidle R.I.P.

[brooklynnite86]

ego clashing.

[FCUKSL0W]

Thank god its over.

Thoses guys are the rudest guys on radio.

and never let you say more then 5 words.

[NYJB22]

They're apart of the NY press, what did you expect?

[FCUKSL0W]

Yeah bro..

I stop Listening to the Fan.

Other then that The best guy on the FAN is Tony Paige. He is the F'N Bomb he could talk to him for couple of minutes and he never cuts you off.

I bet when Chris goes to Sirius he'll allow the callers more time.

[hfl2005]

Tony Paige has the luxury of allowing more time to callers because of his time slot. Afternoon drive time is where you have to keep things moving Although I do agree they can be condescending and arrogant

[newt0830]

mike and the mad dog..RIP

[rpm81090]

End of an era

[volumetwoholiday]

the seemed to have fun at fanfest if they got rid of mike( i would rather have dog but they best together but diog is better) dog would have to make a new theme song eddie and sal could sing in the backround lol

[TheJokerSGS]

Wow I like these guys since I'm a Yanks fan. But yeah I can see how they get annoying. I don't know about noone in NY liking them. If you're a Mets fan than I could see it, and NBA they only do alright. And no one cares about the NHL so I don't blame them. They are good for my Yankee needs so it's all good.

[bigstickhockey9]

NHL has the most devoted fans

if you dont care about it thats your dilemma...

go to a game and try not to love it

noone cares about BASKETBALL THOUGH

[TheJokerSGS]

NHL isn't that big of a deal. The NBA is only bad now because of the cable deal Stern decided to sign. NBC handled things perfectly. Second the salary cap really hurts the NBA so the big market teams that drive rating don't always have the chance they need to do great. I'm a big football fan so try and say something about that.

I don't even remember what I said, but the NHL isn't that good and devoted fans doesn't mean anything when it has become more of a cult following.

[bigstickhockey9]

as per your second point.

the NHL had a salary cap before the NBA.

i wouldnt say anything about football..or baseball

but Basketball sucks

[mryankee42]

"Say something funny Mike!" Don't go guys

[Igenerally]

Mike and Maddog has elevated talk sport nationally. I find Mike to be more hostile of the two to the fans calls that's obvious he's frequently impatient with callers, with a wave of his hand to the control booth he jestures to cut'em off quickly. while he rants in a monotone voice about a issue. In Dog's/Chris case his vivacious manner keeps the show going he is as opinionated as Mike, his rants on any topic are legendary. Chris is a prankster. If these two are stupid enough to blow it then bye!

[cbarrett34]

I don't like Mike at all. Chris Russo is 99% of that show. Mike is a fat old grump. Dump Mike, just make it the Mad Dog Show. it will survive just fine. Chris is way more personable with callers than Mike is.

[JR08620]

@cbarrett34 After 2 years, who is better now? It only makes sense.

[alex8ny2000]

Mike ...you have made millions of dollars and get to rub elbows w the rich and famous, all because of your talk show w chris. you obviously feel that being linked to chris is an embarassment for some reason, and you seek even more money and power, without chris. that is simply what this is about. that is a joke. you will not succeed on tv because of your disgusting physical appearance, OR solo on radio because of your personality. can't put personal differences aside. your arrogance will ruin u

[ColdHardNews]

lmao powerful. good job.

[insanehockeyfan]

Fat Bastard.

[foboman]

I've been saying for a while that these 2 have jumped the shark. Admittedly there's an element of jealousy in my saying that. They get by now with benefits they enjoy by virtue of the fact they've been doing it for so long, in the spot, in the same town. They have the connections, the power, the media gravitas to not only talk NY Sports, but also in many instances SHAPE NY sports. And the biggest reason they've maintained the ratings for so long... THEY HAVE NO COMPETITION IN THE NY/NJ MARKET!!!

[foboman]

Dog provides the energy and the "retard element" and Mike provides the steady and consistent "final word." This is why they work. That is the basic formula. I find it difficult to listen to either one of them solo. Mike will put you to sleep and Dog has nobody there to balance him out and "check" him when he says something flat-out stupid and/or blatantly incorrect. Mike is a pompous ass and you love to hate him and search for any contradictions so you can throw it in his face, even though...

[foboman]

he'll just talk his way out of it if and when you do. His word is law, gospel.. he knows EVERYTHING! He's the quintessential asshole. And Dog defers to him every step of the way... USUALLY. I don't really buy this whole break-up. I think maybe it's posturing for some sort of contract negotions. Or possibly they see the writing on the wall and don't feel anybody can compete with ESPN in the long run. ESPN has bottomless pockets and are destined to control every corner on the sports universe.

[scrum7]

ive read bill simmons talk about how he doesnt want this "couple" to split up. give me a break. almost no new yorkers like these guys. mets fans hate mike and the mad dog; nba fans hate mike and the mad dog; hockey fans hate mike and the mad dog... give me schmooze from 1-630 or beningo and roberts, and im happy.

[SangnokHigh]

It's pretty clear Mike wants no part of it anymore.

[GozerTheGozerian]

Mike's gotten a lot worse in the past few years. Everything he says is related to his infallible opinion on sports or how someone knows less than him. Supremely arrogant. And this is the same guy who stays on the air with a straight face while arguing that Kobe is in the same league as Jordan.

I hope WFAN keeps Dog and gets rid of Mike, if this "split" is for real. Funny the way Mike describes it like a marriage, "we've had 7 kids." Haha.

[tuxiekins]

Without Imus around,,Mike is the big kahuna on WFAN.... I would assume he would keep that time slot,,,not Chris,,Mike can make ANY partner they may give him better,,,though I hope it doesnt come to that,,My pick would be Lori Rubinstein...

[t206kid]

Mike is boring, when he is by himself i dont watch, dog is fun to watch,, why are they fighting anyway?? they r suppose to argue about sports stuff, if they agree on everything then they wouldnt have been there for 20 years, its sad that this is going on but if I had to choose one i would pick dog. he is a lot more fun and energetic

[BobMantzRadio]

Good clip. And dog stays mum.

[FrankBT]

what are u talking about?

[jstow01]

These rumors, Mike...they're really becoming a pain in the fanny.

[Gungistoker]

I've heard a few of these so called fights on the air, such as the Kevin Youkilis & Manny Ramirez argument at Belmont Park. I'm puzzled as to why they needed to apologize for being unprofessional. The arguments were all sports related and I found them all to be great radio. No apology needed as far as I'm concerned.

[Liquidious]

Maybe Russo finally said what most think , he carries the show.

[Tommygun1028]

are there any clips of the fighting he's talking about?

[Danheck125]

Good job by Mikey in that spot with the explanation scenario.

[WFaN4600]

In the Biggest Sports City in the World, Mike and Chris are the supreme standard of sports talk radio and on behalf of millions of fans, i hope they stay together for many years to come and continue to bring joy and brillance WFan

[nymets7516]

what did they fight about?

[SPQR100]

the yankee stadium argument seemed pretty heated i saw on here, also i heard the one about the DH seemed pretty heated.