Mike's On

Mike's On: Francesa on the FAN
GenreSports radio
Running time6 p.m.–7 p.m., weekdays
Home stationWFAN, WFAN-FM (2008–2017, 2018-2020)
TV adaptationsYes Network (2008–2014)
Fox Sports 1/2 (2014–2015)
Created byMike Francesa
Original releaseSeptember 3, 2008 –
December 15, 2017 (First run)
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Mike's On: Francesa on the FAN was a sports radio talk show airing on New York City station WFAN, hosted by Mike Francesa. The show debuted on September 3, 2008, as the successor to Francesa's previous program, Mike and the Mad Dog, which was broadcast from 1989 to 2008 and made Francesa and his partner Chris Russo the first nationally known team in sports radio. When simulcast on television, Mike's On is broadcast under the title The Mike Francesa Show;[1] it was simulcast on the YES Network from its inception until January 31, 2014.[2] On March 24, 2014, Francesa signed an agreement to occasionally simulcast a portion of the show on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2.[3] The arrangement with Fox Sports ended September 11, 2015 with Mike taking the blame for the project not succeeding.[4] Francesa announced his retirement and the final show aired on December 15, 2017.

Mike's On returned to the airwaves on May 1, 2018, after what Francesa described as taking "some time off."[5] On December 6, 2019, Francesa signed off his afternoon drive slot for the final time, transitioning to an expanded role on the Radio.com app and a half-hour daily show on WFAN.[6] On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Francesa's timeslot was expanded to 6pm-7pm, Weekdays on WFAN. On Thursday, July 23, 2020, Francesa announced that Friday July 24 would be his final show, and he once again retired the following day.[7]

  1. ^ Best, Neil (2008-09-05). "MSG trying to get Francesa's YES show". The Daily News. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
  2. ^ Blitz, Bob's (2013-12-15). "YES Network Dumps Mike Francesa for the $avings of The Michael Kay Show". BobsBlitz.com. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
  3. ^ Blitz, Bob's (2014-03-12). "FOX Sports 1 & 2 COO David Nathanson Comments on Mike Francesa Joining the Fledgling National Network". BobsBlitz.com. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
  4. ^ "Mike Francesa, Fox finally end failed marriage". New York Post. September 9, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  5. ^ "Mike's on: Francesa Talks About WFAN Return (Exclusive)". 9 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Mike Francesa Signs off from Last Afternoon Show on WFAN". 7 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Mike Francesa bids farewell in final WFAN show". 25 July 2020.