Hey Brewer

Mike Francesa and Chris Russo, better known as Mike and the Mad Dog, are probably the biggest sports radio hosts in the country.

They have the afternoon drive slot in New York City, are simulcast on YES across the country, and are comically rich. They also kinda suck. I know its the norm and perhaps a cliché to hate on the biggest stars (e.g. ESPN) but indulge me as we take a look at an example of the utter craptitude these guys spew. Mad Dog is a character and has never really bothered me that much. He plays a bit and says things he knows will piss off Mets, Yankees, Giants, etc. fans. Him being a SF Giants fan and Yankee-hater with general disdain and apathy for the Mets doesn’t help matters either. Francesa on the other hand is about as smug and as pompous as you can get. He think he knows any and everything about sports and lets you know it. He will go on and on and on for 3 hours about damn horse racing which no one under the age of 97 cares about. On top of this, he is a joyless person to listen to. He hates on everything and if you dare challenge him on the air he shouts over top of you and then cuts you off. It is a joy. He also offers little analysis or insight as can be seen in this clip. He will get an idea and repeat it ad nauseum. Today’s rant is about the possible acquisition of Brandon Inge:

Via Awful Announcing