Mike Francesa
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WEPN/ESPN 1050 Sees Growth in Keys Demos - Posted April 5, 2012
While WEPN/ESPN 1050 is hardly declaring victory, the upstart All-Sports station wants it known that there is growth in them thar hills!
ESPN held a press junket yesterday at the new MLB Fan Cave in Greenwich Village. FishbowlNY met 1050 general manager Dav... [FishbowlNY]
YES Network Celebrates 10 Years with Anniversary Program - Posted February 15, 2012
Popping the cork on a milestone, the YES Network airs a special March 13--10 Years of YES.
The two-hour program takes viewers down memory lane from the past decade. The regional sports network debuted March 19, 2002.
Along with some memorable moments from YES telecasts, game announcers will recount their own tales... [FishbowlNY]
Most Popular FishbowlNY Stories for the Week - Posted November 11, 2011
Here's a look at what FishbowlNY stories made the most buzz this week.
Latest New York Times Magazine Cover is a Gem (left), November 9
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WFAN's Mike Francesa and Kim Jones Delve into Penn State Scandal - Posted November 9, 2011
WFAN afternoon host Mike Francesa yesterday gave special focus to the alleged child sex scandal that rocked Penn State University this week. Francesa was joined by fill-in host, and Penn State alum, ... [FishbowlNY]
Mets End Season with WFAN's Mike Francesa in Radio Booth - Posted September 27, 2011
Afternoon host Mike Francesa is heading to Citi Field for tomorrow's final game of the Mets season. Francesa will join Howie Rose and ... [FishbowlNY]
WFAN Dwindles Contest Candidates to Five Finalists Hoping to Host Show - Posted August 8, 2011
For the second year in a row, WFAN is following in the steps of the zillion reality TV programs by searching for the next sports radio host.
With the grand prize of hosting their own WFAN show for one year, the finals will be held Friday, August 19, at Bar A, in... [GalleyCat]
WFAN Dwindles Contest Candidates to Five Finalists Hoping to Host Show - Posted August 8, 2011
For the second year in a row, WFAN is following in the steps of the zillion reality TV programs by searching for the next sports radio host.
With the grand prize of hosting their own WFAN show for one year, the finals will be held Friday, August 19, at Bar A, in... [FishbowlNY]
2011 Marconi Radio Award Finalists Named; WFAN and Mike Francesa in Running - Posted July 18, 2011
The National Association of Broadcasting has selected the 2011 Marconi Radio Award finalists. The Marconis are given to the top stations and personalities in varying sized markets across the country.
In the legendary station category, CBS Radio's WFAN is in the group with KCBS-AM in San Francisco, KIIS in Los Angeles, WBBM-AM... [FishbowlNY]
WFAN Bests Lupica and ESPN 1050 - Posted July 13, 2011
Mike Lupica, Daily News (N.Y.) columnist and czar of the Sunday Sports Reporters on ESPN, was expected to join ESPN 1050 in New York, go head to head with ... [SportsNewser]
Mike Francesa Ending Mike'd Up After Seven Years - Posted July 12, 2011
Radio talk show host Mike Francesa is ending his WNBC-TV Sunday night sports show, Mike'd Up, ... [UnBeige]
Mike Francesa Ending Mike'd Up After Seven Years - Posted July 12, 2011
Radio talk show host Mike Francesa is ending his WNBC-TV Sunday night sports show, Mike'd Up, ... [SportsNewser]
Audio: Mike Francesa Verbally Destroys Tiki Barber - Posted June 22, 2011
Curious as to why folks hate Tiki Barber?
Listen to his ... [SportsNewser]
WFAN Hosting Fantasy Phenom II Challenge - Posted June 1, 2011
Sports fans looking for their big break in the radio industry will have an opportunity to earn an on-air shift on Sports Radio 66, WFAN.
The New York City radio station is hosting the Fantasy Phenom II Challenge and it kicks off Saturday at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, N.J.
Contestants that... [SportsNewser]
Mike Francesa Reduces His Mike'd Up Schedule on WNBC - Posted April 22, 2011
If you've wondered what happened to Mike Francesa on his own show--Mike'd Up Sunday night--you're astute. The popular afternoon host on WFAN (and simulcast on the YES Network) has reduced his face time from 36 to 24 shows per year.
... [FishbowlNY]
Exclusive: Former New York Governor Paterson 'Drawn To' Work in Radio - Posted April 5, 2011
Since leaving office on January 1, New York Governor David Paterson has been keeping busy. But not as you might think. The former governor has quietly been forging a new career, which incorporates his previous one.
He has become a radio go-to guy,... [FishbowlNY]
Bobby Knight Had A Late Night Filling Out Brackets - Posted March 15, 2011
Even in my 20s, I'm all for nap time.
But not during appearances on live television.
Someone get Bobby Knight a blankie, stat!
[H/T Jimmy Traina]... [SportsNewser]
Outgoing Governor Paterson Co-Hosting with Mike Francesa Today on WFAN - Posted December 1, 2010
Governor David Paterson is taking his last lap with the media. Yesterday, he gave an extended interview to WCBS-AM anchor Steve Scott. But this afternoon, the governor is sitting in with WFAN'... [FishbowlNY]
Steve Phillips Joins Sirius XM's Mad Dog Radio - Posted October 5, 2010
Steve Phillips's long road to career recovery has finally made its last stop. Yesterday, the former New York Mets general manager and ESPN MLB analyst co-ho... [FishbowlNY]
Steve Phillips To Co-Host Sirius XM Morning Show - Posted October 1, 2010
Former ESPN baseball analyst and general manager Steve Phillips will ... [SportsNewser]
MSG Network 'Excited' by Boomer and Carton Simulcast - Posted September 24, 2010
It's only been 10 days since WFAN's popular morning show of longtime NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton became part of the MSG Network family as well.
But the simulcasting of Boom... [FishbowlNY]
Jets, Giants Performs Well in Weekly Top 30 - Posted September 23, 2010
The Jets may have split their first two games on the young season, but both games ranked high in the New York ratings.
The opener on ESPN's Monday Night Football against Baltimore registered an eighth-place finish with 760,000 viewers and a 3.8 rating. The numbers reflect the ESPN opening night doubleheader.
But on... [FishbowlNY]
'Not Exactly A Bold-Faced Name' Gets Exclusive With New Nets Owner - Posted May 21, 2010
File this one under 'bizarre': when new New Jersey Nets owner, Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov was in town this week, he gave exactly two exclusive interviews. One to Mike Francesa... [MediaJobsDaily]










