Mike and the Mad Dog are reuniting on Friday for a special simulcast at 4pm ET. Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo will broadcast together on WFAN and SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio. The duo have been nominated for induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Public voting began Monday and runs through June 30.
“Obviously, it would be a great honor,” Francesa said. “You guys, all of you out there, are the reason why we have been doing this as long as we have, why we’ve had the careers that we’ve had, why we’ve had the success we have, we’re very appreciative for the support.”
Francesa and Russo spent 19 years together, before going their separate ways in 2008. They’ll also be featured in an upcoming ESPN “30 for 30” documentary which is expected to air in February.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
