Russo is on MLB fully defending Mike and throwing WFAN under the bus right now. Saying they utterly failed to find a replacement for him and Mike pulls ratings better than anyone.
I don’t believe Mad Dog has program director duties on his channel anymore. I’m sure he has some pull; but, if IIRC, he told Stern he gave that up after his first Sirius contract expired.You have to wonder if Sirius or Mad Dog were unwilling to give Mike a radio show that ultimately would compete with Russo.
If you're WFAN, the only correct way to bring MF back is to pair him with someone who can eventually grow their own brand and learn from Francesa. They now know that they were going to fail without him but they should be able to tell him that they need a co-host.This is pretty sad. I suspect Francesa thought there'd be a long line of suitors eager to employ him after his WFAN retirement. I don't think that materialized, and now the guy can't deal with not viewing himself as a big deal. So back to the FAN he goes.
When I moved to the NYC area in the late 90s Mike & The Mad Dog were must listens. But his solo show stunk and I imagine the new incarnation will be even worse.
If you're WFAN, the only correct way to bring MF back is to pair him with someone who can eventually grow their own brand and learn from Francesa. They now know that they were going to fail without him but they should be able to tell him that they need a co-host.
If you're WFAN, the only correct way to bring MF back is to pair him with someone who can eventually grow their own brand and learn from Francesa. They now know that they were going to fail without him but they should be able to tell him that they need a co-host.
IMO Simmons is a little too deferential to Francesa, but agree they do work well off one another.Mike is great with Simmons. It would be cool if the FAN could get someone that he has chemistry like that with.
For a couple of years it was syndicated. CBS stopped it at the end of 2016. I generally preferred his show to the pregame television programs. Listening is more passive and no intentional comedy or puff pieces.And I read somewhere the Sunday football show, which I thought was pretty good, is planned to return as a syndicated/national show.
His return will cost either Benigno and Roberts or CMB their jobs.
yea Joe and Evan have a great following, they're not going anywhere.I really doubt Joe and Evan get booted in favor of keeping this current disaster that replaced Mike.
CMB should update their resumes as it sounds like their show is about to get squeezed into about 2 hrs.His return will cost either Benigno and Roberts or CMB their jobs.
There’s only one word to describe it: Pathetic.
By the way, will Francesa be offering refunds to those who attended his retirement events?
No no, you can blame him for sure. He went back for spite and revenge. He could have done other things, he chose to be a troll instead.I don't know if I blame the Sports Pope for this. He gets what, a minor pay cut for one less hour a day? He looks like a jerk, but he's always looked like a jerk.
The app will have provide video content. Will be released this summer. Looking forward to the return of YouTube clips of his crank callers.Mike has created a "Mike's On" app that will broadcast his radio show, his football Sunday show, and various live events.
Yes, both quickly returned to prevent their replacement from sinking the ship.This reminds me of Leno's "retirement."
Russo said there were talks with Francesa to join his channel...I don't see any chance that Francesa would ever agree to be part of "Mad Dog Radio"...ego won't allow itYou have to wonder if Sirius or Mad Dog were unwilling to give Mike a radio show that ultimately would compete with Russo.
According to reports, CMB finished closely behind Michael Kay in the latest book. That’s impressive for how little time they’ve been together.Yes, both quickly returned to prevent their replacement from sinking the ship.
CMB were set up to fail, but you can give them 20 years and they would always finish behind Kay. His show is better than theirs and it’s not close. There is nothing about them that makes for compelling afternoon drive radio. It sounds and has the energy of a mid-day show.According to reports, CMB finished closely behind Michael Kay in the latest book. That’s impressive for how little time they’ve been together.
If Chernoff et al were not eager for this move, it’s understandable. They had a succession plan in place, it just wasn’t given enough time to succeed.
Agree, but I would sub overnight for midday.CMB were set up to fail, but you can give them 20 years and they would always finish behind Kay. His show is better than theirs and it’s not close. There is nothing about them that makes for compelling afternoon drive radio. It sounds and has the energy of a mid-day show.
I can’t see Francesa doing anything besides spinning this as him riding in to save the day for the struggling FAN. He’s coming back on May Day. Part of me thinks that it can’t be a coincidence. I know I will be listening tomorrow since it promises to be interesting.As stated above. Kim Jones with him would be a killer, but I dont think she wants it. Must listen tuesday his producers will try to screen out all the calls taking him to task, but I bet some sneak thru. a tiny tiny part of me thinks Mike finally eats some humble pie.
ESPN is PISSED about thisMike returns tommorrow AT 300pm. His first on air guest? A-Rod.
"So A-rawwwd, let's stawt by having you tell me why you lied to me the last time I had you ahhhhn ..."Mike returns tommorrow AT 300pm. His first on air guest? A-Rod.
I KNEW IT!!! I figured all along that he thought the app would be a cash cow.He just admitted that he’s back on Wfan because he wants to drive his app.
He's putting his football Sunday show on the app among other ventures he hasn't announced yet. He also said he wants to get other people involved with content.I've got no idea what the Francesa app will do, (how about a way to deliver gambling picks in advance of national sports betting?) but it sounds like he wants to monetize his name by letting other people attach some tech to it, He wants to golf.
This can only end well with an IPO and then his getting busted on insider trading/market manipulation.