Mike Francesa's Live Podcast Outburst Goes Viral After On-Air Mix-Up

The sports radio veteran apologized after unknowingly scolding his staff during a live broadcast of his BetRivers podcast.

Mike Francesa mistakenly believed his BetRivers podcast was being pre-recorded when he scolded his staff over misinformation about the Big East tournament.
The incident, which lasted several minutes, was live-streamed, prompting Francesa to apologize to viewers after realizing the error.
The viral clip has amassed over 500,000 views on social media, with many fans defending Francesa's handling of the situation.
The contentious portion of the live broadcast was later edited out of the podcast's recorded version.
Francesa's reaction highlighted the challenges of live broadcasting, with fans largely viewing his response as professional and respectful.