26CornerBlitz Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Looking forward to seeing this. @30for30 At their SiriusXM Town Hall, #MikeAndTheMadDog discussed their new #30for30 - airing tomorrow! https://t.co/3zV2tzDsxt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Oh yeah me too remembered seeing a preview for that. Used to listen to that show religiously years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ted Turner had the idea about a 24 hour news network and was panned viciously in some cases... In the same ilk, 30 years ago, who thought Sports Talk radio, basically a call in show built around barroom and water cooler talk would take off.....and these two were the pioneers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 team Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 What was their beef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 What was their beef? i've always wondered this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 What was their beef? If I had to guess, it's that Mike felt he was "better than that" and wanted a big network gig, while Russo always struck me as a "just happy to be here talking about sports" kind of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Can't stand Francesca. But, I watch this when I ever feel down about the Bills, we could be the Jets. Edited July 12, 2017 by Captain Murica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I like when Mike from Mahopac calls in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Ted Turner had the idea about a 24 hour news network and was panned viciously in some cases... In the same ilk, 30 years ago, who thought Sports Talk radio, basically a call in show built around barroom and water cooler talk would take off.....and these two were the pioneers. Ted Turner would die if he saw the dung pile that CNN has turned into today. They're now one small step away from being "mad as hell and not going to take this anymore"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Not the same with either since the split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Russo with his hands, drives me crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuklz2594 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 heard/saw after drinking soju...there will be a ric flair 30/30.......wwwwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Can't stand Francesca. But, I watch this when I ever feel down about the Bills, we could be the Jets. I always loved how much he hated the Jets and Mets. There is nothing like listening to Mike pile on the cities two pro sport jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I watched it. Have a friend who's got the sneak peak and sent it to me a few weeks ago. Good watch. Does Francesca fall asleep with his head on the mic then blame the interviewer and throw his sick kid under the bus? Giant POS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I always loved how much he hated the Jets and Mets. There is nothing like listening to Mike pile on the cities two pro sport jokes. The jets, yes. The Mets, no. Seeing as I'm a season ticket holder and from Long Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I never heard that show, but I have listened to francesa's solo show before and it's brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I never heard that show, but I have listened to francesa's solo show before and it's brutal. If you think the John Murphy show is bad, then, you'll want to die listening to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 If you think the John Murphy show is bad, then, you'll want to die listening to that. At least Francesca doesn't get paid by any of the franchises he talks about. He shows an obvious negative bias towards the Mets and Jets, but he will criticize the Yankees and Giants when necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Mike is and always has been an arrogant Dbag!!💯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) If you think the John Murphy show is bad, then, you'll want to die listening to that. Francesa's heavy breathing is gross and he sounds like he's 900 pounds. I stream WFAN on occasion and I always avoid that time slot Edited July 13, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Lol. He's definitely a pompous !@#$. That's what makes his show so great. His little piece on what a joke Rex Ryan is when he was hired by the Bills was 100% dead on the money as time has proven. Didn't stop many here from attacking him, at the time, because his comments were effectively anti-Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 The jets, yes. The Mets, no. Seeing as I'm a season ticket holder and from Long Island. :What a horrible existence, Bills AND Mets? Jesus, who's you basketball team, the Washington Generals? His little piece on what a joke Rex Ryan is when he was hired by the Bills was 100% dead on the money as time has proven. Didn't stop many here from attacking him, at the time, because his comments were effectively anti-Bills. True, but Francessa is still a delta bravo, and his callers usually aren't much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LI_Bills Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I've listened to Mike and the Mad Dog and then Mike alone on and off for years. I can only stand so much talk radio, the discussion gets manufactured when there's not much going on. Anyone remember the "controversy" when Wagner had the audacity to come into games with "Enter Sandman"? They milked that for a few days. Yawn. Mike usually has pretty informed and considered opinions. But he's so arrogant, treats his opinions as gospel and often berates his callers. As a result he gets called out on every mistake and misstep he makes. It's a shame, after Imus got fired he and Dog filled in on a non-sports capacity and Mike displayed a great sense of humor and was very engaging. Dog is the crazed/passionate sports fan we all know and love (and hate). Haven't listened to him on Sirius but behind his dementia there was substance as well. They remind me a lot of posters on this site. Great, well-considered opinions and sports knowledge, some arrogance and humor thrown in...and the occasional off-the-wall crusades that people get sick of. Like the two of them and all of you I try to pick out the pieces that make sense to me, enjoy that they challenge and shape my own opinions and hopefully have a laugh or two along the way. Looking forward to seeing the 30 for 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 NEVER liked this duo... so loud and obnoxious. There is attitude and then there is just plain noise that pierces the ears. It's tough to find quality sports talk radio these days to be honest. :What a horrible existence, Bills AND Mets? Jesus, who's you basketball team, the Washington Generals? True, but Francessa is still a delta bravo, and his callers usually aren't much better. I am Bills and Pirates, and my basketball team is the New York Knicks, so yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LI_Bills Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 NEVER liked this duo... so loud and obnoxious. There is attitude and then there is just plain noise that pierces the ears. It's tough to find quality sports talk radio these days to be honest. Disagree about the quality, but no argument with regard to obnoxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm a Bills and Mets fan too. It's a tough Professional Sports Exsistance. The good news is we have a express pass to heaven!! So we have that going for us which is nice 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LI_Bills Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm a Bills and Mets fan too. It's a tough Professional Sports Exsistance. The good news is we have a express pass to heaven!! So we have that going for us which is nice I must have the fast pass to the express...Bills, Mets, Islanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Who gets in line first Bills , Mets ,Sabers ? Or any other combination?🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 If I had to guess, it's that Mike felt he was "better than that" and wanted a big network gig, while Russo always struck me as a "just happy to be here talking about sports" kind of guy. Sounds exactly like what's happening with Mike and Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LI_Bills Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Who gets in line first Bills , Mets ,Sabers ? Or any other combination? I'd give Sabres dibs, so you can have my place in line. I can always fall back on 4 straight and losing to the Oilers dynasty in the 5th. But it's been a sh*t show ever since and the Rangers managed to win one with the remains of the Oilers team that stopped the Isles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'd give Sabres dibs, so you can have my place in line. I can always fall back on 4 straight and losing to the Oilers dynasty in the 5th. But it's been a sh*t show ever since and the Rangers managed to win one with the remains of the Oilers team that stopped the Isles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I can't wait, such a great program for so many years. All good things.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) :What a horrible existence, Bills AND Mets? Jesus, who's you basketball team, the Washington Generals? True, but Francessa is still a delta bravo, and his callers usually aren't much better. I don't care for basketball, I watch the playoffs just to watch Lebron lose. Not that horrrible of an existence, the past 2 seasons I couldn't complain about the Mets with their two straight playoff appearances. This season sucks of course, but, Terry collins and the medical staff will be gone at year's end so that will be addition by subtraction. Also the Yankees have missed the playoffs 4 out of the past 5 seasons Edited July 13, 2017 by Captain Murica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Mike was just miserable going to work a lot of the time towards the end of Mike and the Mad Dog and Russo was sick of working with him so requested to take the morning gig solo at WFAN. Mike found out was pissed so they didn't talk for a while and eventually Russo took the Sirius gig. Yeah, I think Francesca has devolved from opinionated blow hard in earlier years to miserable prick as he's gotten old; and as Russo aged realized he has greener pastures that didn't require putting up with so much crap. Sidebar: Russo lives in New Canaan, CT, where I lived for the last 10 years before moving west. My wife was going to a gym in town for a while and one day a guy brings in coffee for the staff. It was Russo. Of course she has no idea and says to one of the trainers, "I didn't know the coffee shop delivered!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 When the show was in a groove, no one else could touch it. They split at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Always preferred. WFAN's Steve Somers since 1988 or so for the time I've tuned in by AM radio or the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 A little off-topic, but Sour Shoes does the best Mad Dog impersonation I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Always preferred. WFAN's Steve Somers since 1988 or so for the time I've tuned in by AM radio or the internet. Totally agree. Steve is my all time favorite. As far as duos go, Mike and Dog. set the standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 that is sour shoes from Howard Stern, he's awesome I like when Mike from Mahopac calls in. it's not at all off topic, DPR4444 brought up Mike from Mahopac earlier in the thread A little off-topic, but Sour Shoes does the best Mad Dog impersonation I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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