Podcasts by Mike and the Mad Dog

Classic Mike&The Mad Dog: Johnny Vander Meer, 5/21/96 from 2021-05-11T18:31:40

Johnny Vander Meer remains the only pitcher in MLB history to throw two straight no-hitters in consecutive starts. As John Means attempts to tie that feat in Queens on Tuesday, we resurface an o...

A 2006 Interview With Omar Minaya from 2020-03-26T13:47

Then-Mets general manager Omar Minaya appeared on "Mike and the Mad Dog" on Jan. 25, 2006, just as the back pages were accusing him of showing preference toward signing Latino players.

&l...

Dan Reeves And Boomer Esiason from 2020-03-19T13:52

Boomer Esiason and Dan Reeves were among the parade of big-name guests to wish the "Mike and the Mad Dog" show a happy 10th anniversary in November 1999.

At the time, Reeves was the head ...

Outrage Over Jeter MVP Snub In 2006 from 2020-03-05T14:28:51

 Derek Jeter’s best season came in 2006, when he batted .343 with 14 homers, 97 RBIs and 118 runs. But he only finished second in American League MVP voting, being edge out by Minneso...

Russo Calls A Horse Race from 2020-02-27T15:02:55

In this "Mike and the Mad Dog" clip, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo tries to call a horse race. There are only a couple of problems: Chris doesn’t have binoculars, and he’s not su...

A 2007 Interview With Moose Skowron from 2020-02-20T16:09:26

On June 11, 2007, Yankees great Bill “Moose” Skowron appeared as a guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog." He reflected on his career, including playing for the 1963 Los Angeles Dodger...

A 2006 Interview With Willie Randolph from 2020-02-13T14:36:10

On Jan. 25, 2006, then-Mets manager Willie Randolph appeared on "Mike and the Mad Dog" to discuss the previous season and the one that was on the horizon.

Randolph talked about Aaron Heil...

A 1999 Interview With Wayne Gretzky from 2020-02-06T20:15

The day after “The Great One” ended his legendary playing career with an emotional Madison Square Garden goodbye, Wayne Gretzky was a guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog."

In the A...

A 2008 Interview With Eli Manning from 2020-01-23T14:45

Eli Manning is calling it a career. In this installment of the "Best of Mike and the Mad Dog," we share an interview with Manning from Aug. 5, 2008. It was from when the guys stopped by Giants t...

A 2008 Interview With Tom Coughlin from 2020-01-16T16:16:52

In this “Mike and the Mad Dog” clip from Aug. 5, 2008, Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, interview then-Giants coach Tom Coughlin during his first training camp af...

2006 Interview With David Stern from 2020-01-09T14:22

As the 2006 NBA season was tipping off, then-Commissioner David Stern appeared as a guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog."

In the interview, Stern, who died last week after suffering a brain he...

Yankees Name Jeter Captain, Russo Flips Out from 2019-12-26T14:00

On June 3, 2003, the Yankees held a news conference announcing that Derek Jeter was being named team captain.

Neither Mike Francesa nor Chris “Mad Dog” Russo believed it was t...

Mad Caller from 2019-12-19T13:53

There's nothing better than a passionate caller. In this classic segment from "Mike and the Mad Dog" from 2002, a caller, Jerome, gets all worked up about the Yankees' Jason Giambi, who was slum...

Mickey Mantle Memories, A Whitey Ford Discussion from 2019-12-05T18:59:36

In this “Mike and the Mad Dog” clip from March 23, 2005, Mike Francesa discusses some of his memories of Mickey Mantle, which leads to a discussion about Whitey Ford as well.

Minko's Birthday Road Trip from 2019-11-21T19:01:13

As John Minko and two of his buddies turned 50 years old, they went on a Yankees road trip to relive their youth. Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo were bewildered by some of t...

A 2006 Interview With Tim McCarver from 2019-11-13T19:57:05

Tim McCarver joined "Mike and the Mad Dog" before Game 4 of the 2006 World Series between the Cardinals and Tigers, reminiscing about the classic 1968 World Series between those same teams.

A Discussion On DHs In The National League from 2019-10-31T13:27:48

After pitcher Chien-Ming Wang sprained his right foot running the bases on June 15, 2008, in the Yankees’ 13-0 win over the then-National League Houston Astros, Yankees co-chairman Hank St...

When WFAN's Astoria Offices Flooded from 2019-10-24T15:33:52

Before WFAN was housed in Manhattan's Hudson Square, it called Astoria, Queens, home. There were good memories there, and there were not-so-good memories. This classic "Mike and the Mad Dog" cli...

2006 Interview With Joe Girardi from 2019-10-17T18:50:55

Joe Girardi's name has been coming up a lot as some MLB teams look for a new manager, including the Mets.

Here is an interview Girardi did with "Mike and the Mad Dog" in October 2006...

San Francisco Giants Break Chris’ Heart Again from 2019-10-10T15:02:01

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is a vocal, lifelong San Francisco Giants fan. So imagine his pain in 2003 when the Giants, still looking for their first world title since leavi...

Super Bowl Reunion In 2012 from 2019-10-03T18:58:01

In another reunion, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo was a guest on Mike Francesa’s show from Radio Row before Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012 between the Giants and Patriots.

Lis...

The Best Athletes Of The 20th Century from 2019-09-26T13:19:11

In this clip from November 1999, Mike and Chris discuss which athletes were the best in their sports in the 20th century. They also took input from callers.

Feisty 2003 Interview With Islanders GM Mike Milbury from 2019-09-19T13:47:04

On June 3, 2003, the Islanders surprisingly fired coach Peter Laviolette after two playoff seasons.

General manager Mike Milbury appeared as a phone guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog" to exp...

Minko Needs A Press Pass: Part 3 from 2019-09-12T13:24:52

In 2007, WFAN’s John Minko was rejected for a press pass to see his alma mater, Butler, play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo.

Mike and the Mad Dog were flabberg...

Minko Needs A Press Pass: Part 2 from 2019-09-12T13:24:33

In 2007, WFAN’s John Minko was rejected for a press pass to see his alma mater, Butler, play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo.

Mike and the Mad Dog were flabberg...

Minko Needs A Press Pass: Part 1 from 2019-09-12T13:24:12

In 2007, WFAN’s John Minko was rejected for a press pass to see his alma mater, Butler, play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Buffalo.

Mike and the Mad Dog were flabberg...

Sweeny Thanks Mike And Chris For Pizzas from 2019-09-05T15:02:47

On Oct. 13, 2005, with the Yankees fresh off an ALDS defeat at the hands of the Angels, reporters were gathered in the Yankee Stadium clubhouse waiting to interview players clearing out their lo...

The Guys Buy Pizzas For Reporters Camped Out At Yankee Stadium from 2019-09-05T14:55:50

On Oct. 13, 2005, with the Yankees fresh off an ALDS defeat at the hands of the Angels, reporters were gathered in the Yankee Stadium clubhouse waiting to interview players clearing out their lo...

2003 Interview With Bobby Murcer from 2019-08-29T14:29:13

Yankees great Bobby Murcer was a guest on "Mike and the Mad Dog" on June 16, 2003.

The player-turned-broadcaster talked about how his former team was doing at the time. The Bronx Bombers ...

A 2009 Reunion At Yankee Stadium from 2019-08-22T12:51:04

On Oct. 16, 2009, a little more than a year after Mike and the Mad Dog's 19-year on-air run ended, Chris Russo appeared as a guest on Mike Francesa’s WFAN show, which was on location from ...

The 2006 Kenny Rogers Pine Tar Scandal from 2019-08-08T15:06:03

In Game 2 of the 2006 World Series, Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers was caught on camera with a foreign substance on his pitching hand. The next day, Oct. 23, Mike and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo ...

Baseball Or Football Better? from 2019-07-18T13:31:10

In this "Mike and the Mad Dog" clip from April 1, 2005, Anthony in Queens asks Mike Francesa and Chris Russo about their earliest baseball memories and which sport they prefer, baseball or footb...

Chris Gives A Movie Review from 2019-06-27T18:00:01

In this “Mike and the Mad Dog” clip from Oct. 24, 2006, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo turns movie critic after seeing the film “Flags of Our Fathers.”

Cardinals Break Mets Fans’ Hearts In 2006 from 2019-06-13T14:10:42

The hot topic of conversation on the "Mike and the Mad Dog" show on Oct. 20, 2006, was the Mets’ heartbreaking loss the night before to the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Champ...

Bud Selig At 2008 All-Star Game from 2019-05-23T14:50:05

Broadcasting live from Yankee Stadium before the 2008 All-Star Game, Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo stayed later than their show was scheduled to end to speak with then-Comm...

No Fans Of Marc Malusis' Wedding Plans from 2019-05-09T12:55:47

Last week, we posted Mike and the Mad Dog’s review of Chris Carlin’s wedding. They weren’t as kind when they discussed the wedding plans of another of their onetime producers, ...

A Review Of Chris Carlin’s Wedding from 2019-04-24T19:26:21

In this classic "Mike and the Mad Dog" clip, the guys discuss attending Chris Carlin's wedding. Carlin was the show's producer at the time.

A-Rod Talks In 2002 About Almost Becoming A Met from 2019-04-11T14:21:13

Alex Rodriguez made a surprise appearance on the "Mike and the Mad Dog" show on March 5, 2002, from Legends Field in Tampa, Florida.

A-Rod was still a Texas Ranger at the time, and h...

Mad Dog's Kids Disrupt Nets Broadcast from 2019-03-28T15:30:12

Back in 2005, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo brought his kids to the WFAN studios, and when he wasn't paying attention, they managed to disrupt a live Brooklyn Nets game broadcast.

Listen and Russ...

Radio City Music Hall Reunion from 2019-03-14T14:10:04

On March 30, 2016, Mike Francesa and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo got together for a big reunion show at Radio City Music Hall. Here's the opening segment. 

Chris Goes To A Billy Joel Concert from 2019-02-28T14:00:01

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo saw Billy Joel in concert, which led to a discussion about his music, which of his songs are Mike's and the Chris' favorites and ticket pricing in this Jan...

2008 Interview With Don Mattingly: Part 2 from 2019-01-25T13:49:25

Mike and the Mad Dog interview Yankees great Don Mattingly on June 9, 2008.

2008 Interview With Don Mattingly: Part 1 from 2019-01-25T13:49:06

Mike and the Mad Dog interview Yankees great Don Mattingly on June 9, 2008.

2008 Interview With Fay Vincent from 2019-01-08T18:51:59

On June 2, 2008, former baseball commissioner Fay Vincent stopped by the Mike and the Mad Dog show to promote his book “We Would Have Played for Nothing.”

Of course,...

A Review Of Chris Russo’s Wedding from 2018-12-31T15:14:27

After Chris “Mad Dog” Russo got married, Mike Francesa, John Minko and others offered a critique of the wedding.

The food didn’t draw rave reviews.

“I tell ...

A 2003 Interview With Herm Edwards (Part 2) from 2018-12-21T15:34:55

Mike and the Mad Dog chat with the Jets head coach in this Jan. 15, 2003, clip.

A 2003 Interview With Herm Edwards (Part 1) from 2018-12-21T15:34:30

Mike and the Mad Dog chat with the Jets head coach in this Jan. 15, 2003, clip.

Chris Revels In Yankees’ 2005 Playoff Loss To Angels from 2018-09-18T19:28:38

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo was rather jubilant a day after the Yankees were eliminated by the Angels in the 2005 American League Division Series. Mike Francesa was not. 

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2003 Interview With Roger Clemens from 2018-08-29T15:48:53

Then-Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens appeared on Mike and the Mad Dog’s show on June 16, 2003, just days after winning his 300th career game.

“I had some emotions out ...

An Argument Over New Yankee Stadium from 2018-08-21T20:22:02

Before there was a new Yankee Stadium, there was this classic argument between Mike and the Mad Dog about whether there should be a new Yankee Stadium.

Chris “Mad Dog&rdqu...

Tired Moose And Super Bowl Road Trip from 2018-08-17T16:15:45

In this clip from Jan. 15, 2003, Mike and the Mad Dog talk about then-board op Marc “Moose” Malusis’ long-distance relationship and the show’s upcoming road tri...

2003 Interview With Rudy Giuliani from 2018-08-08T17:46:09

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani was a guest on Mike and the Mad Dog’s show on June 16, 2003 during an on-location broadcast from Yogi Berra’s annual charity golf tournament in Montclair, ...

1999 Interview With Don Imus from 2018-08-02T16:17:04

Radio icon Don Imus called into Mike and the Mad Dog’s 10th anniversary show on Nov. 18, 1999.

“It wasn’t my idea to put you two together. I forget whose idea it was, bu...

1990 Interview With George Steinbrenner from 2018-07-27T18:52:17

In a lengthy interview with Mike and the Mad Dog on June 25, 1990, Yankees owner George Steinbrenner began by revealing he was scrapping his usual blueprint and instead playing and dev...

Last Show: Emotional Call From Tony Russo from 2018-07-13T14:31:20

It all ended on Aug. 15, 2008.

That was the day Mike Francesa opened the show confirming that after 19 years Mike and the Mad Dog were going their separate ways.

Tony, Chris Russo'...

Last Show: Mike Says Goodbye from 2018-07-12T15:05:16

It all ended on Aug. 15, 2008.

That was the day Mike Francesa opened the show confirming that after 19 years Mike and the Mad Dog were going their separate ways.

“W...

Last Show: Dog Says Goodbye from 2018-07-10T16:27:29

It all ended on Aug. 15, 2008.

That was the day Mike Francesa opened the show confirming that after 19 years Mike and the Mad Dog were going their separate ways.

“W...

2003 Interview With Yogi Berra from 2018-06-26T16:47:17

The lovable, quotable Yogi Berra was a guest on Mike and the Mad Dog’s show on June 16, 2003.

The Yankees great talked about catching Don Larsen’s perfect game, hitting two ho...

1999 Interview With Joe Torre from 2018-06-19T20:50:58

Then-Yankees manager Joe Torre called in during Mike & the Mad Dog’s 10th anniversary special On Nov. 18, 1999.

The Yankees were just coming off winning their thi...

1999 Interview With John Madden from 2018-06-12T17:09:51

John Madden called into Mike and the Mad Dog’s 10th anniversary show on Nov. 18, 1999, and had some high praise for the WFAN hosts.

“Any time I’m in New York … I&...

1999 Interview With Mike Piazza from 2018-06-04T15:43:05

Mets catcher Mike Piazza called into Mike and the Mad Dog’s 10th anniversary show on Nov. 18, 1999.

Piazza talked about playing hurt against the Atlanta Braves in the National ...

1999 Interview With Bobby Valentine from 2018-05-31T14:57:41

Bobby Valentine was one of the many guests who appeared on Mike and the Mad Dog’s 10th anniversary special on Nov. 18, 1999.

In the interview, the Mets manager at the time said...

George Young and Michael Strahan from 2018-05-14T16:54:02

Mike & the Mad Dog had a couple of Giant guests on their 10th anniversary special on Nov. 18, 1999.

Longtime Giants general manager George Young and defensive end Michael Strahan...

2003 Interview With Phil Rizzuto from 2018-04-30T16:36:43

Holy cow! Phil Rizzuto appeared on Mike and the Mad Dog’s show on June 16, 2003.

The Yankees Hall of Famer discussed his playing days and his broadcast career, which inclu...

Review Of Dog's Wedding from 2018-04-30T16:32:43

After Chris “Mad Dog” Russo got married, Mike Francesa, John Minko and others offered a critique of the wedding.

The food didn’t draw rave reviews.

“I tell ...

1999 Interview With Bill Russell from 2018-04-30T16:30:40

Mike and Chris interview Hall of Famer Bill Russell at the 10th anniversary of Mike & the Mad Dog on April 19, 1999.