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The Michael Kay Show

ESPN New York, Michael Kay·Hosted by Michael Kay·200 episodes

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The voice of the NY Yankees, Michael Kay, embarks on his first solo endeavor at ESPN NY. The new Michael Show will feature many familiar voices and can be heard weekdays at 1pm on 880AM ESPN & the ESPN NY app.

Why listen

The Michael Kay Show gives New York sports fans a daily dose of opinionated radio-style conversation with Yankees voice Michael Kay. Episodes move quickly through the Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Jets, and Giants, mixing Kay's perspective with beat writers, analysts, former players, and familiar ESPN New York voices. It is best for listeners who want timely local sports debate with a strong New York point of view.

Episodes

50 min
Jun 3, 2026
Hour 2: Marv Albert and Mike Lupica

Legendary broadcaster, Marv Albert joins to reflect on Knicks history heading into Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Mike Lupica says there has been nothing like what the Knicks have done since Game 3 against the Hawks and they have something going for them that the Spurs do not have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
Jun 3, 2026
Hour 1: Brian Windhorst

How excited are you for Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight? Brian Windhorst says people around the NBA don't understand why so many are looking past what the Knicks have done in the playoffs so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
Jun 2, 2026
Hour 2: Chris Dickerson

Does the MLB and MLBPA need to stop negotiating in public? How bad do fans want to see the Knicks win? Former MLB outfielder, Chris Dickerson joins to raise awareness for ALS research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
Jun 2, 2026
Hour 1: Knicks Dedication

What would you give up to see the Knicks win the championship? Why are the Knicks staying quiet on Mitchell Robinson's injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
Jun 1, 2026
Hour 1: John Smoltz

Is this the matchup Knicks fans wanted? John Smoltz joins and says the Yankees are more well rounded and are his favorite to win the American League. How do the Knicks and Spurs matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
Jun 1, 2026
Hour 2: Frank Isola

Frank Isola says Mitchell Robinson’s rebounding was huge against the Spurs this season and the Knicks will need him to contribute even with the hand issue. Are the Yankees a lock to make the playoffs in the American League? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 29, 2026
Hour 2: Mark Jackson

Does the silence about Mitchell Robinson's injury make you wonder? Mark Jackson says Jalen Brunson's footwork and body positioning allow him to be so successful as a smaller guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 29, 2026
Hour 1: Jesse Rogers

How will Mitchell Robinson's injury affect the NBA Finals? Jesse Rogers says big market owners are on board with a salary cap because it takes the pressure off signing free agents all the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 28, 2026
Hour 2: Knick Brunson

Where has Journalism gone? What intangibles does Brunson bring to the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
May 28, 2026
Hour 1: Yankees Changes

Would Brunson pass Patrick Ewing in Knicks fans eyes? Will this be the same Yankees team at the end of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 27, 2026
Hour 2: Fred Katz and Mike Lupica

The Athletic's Fred Katz says Bridges' discipline on defense against Harden could be key if they face the Thunder in the Finals. Mike Lupica says it is ridiculous to think the Knicks are not playing the best basketball of any team in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 27, 2026
Hour 1: The Knicks Road

Was the Knicks' road to the Finals easy, or have they just been dominant? Can the NBA stop flopping? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 26, 2026
Hour 2: Bullpen Issues

Does the Yankees bullpen concern you? Does the Mets offense rely on Juan Soto? Did the Knicks make their competition look bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 26, 2026
Hour 1: Uniting the City

Are the Knicks uniting the city? How great have Jalen Brunson and Leon Rose been for the Knicks culture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
May 25, 2026
Hour 2: Do the Knicks stack up to OKC & the Spurs?

Are the Knicks unstoppable or will either the Thunder or Spurs give them a run for their money should they make the Finals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

48 min
May 25, 2026
Hour 1: Knicks Magic Continues

Jake & Ty get into what's been behind this year's magical run by the Knicks! Also, the Yankees walked-it-off yesterday & the Mets season may already be over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 22, 2026
Hour 2: CP "The Fanchise"

Are you concerned with what we are hearing about Malik Nabors? Do you trust in John Harbaugh? How excited are Knicks fans right now? CP "The Fanchise" joins to talk about the Knicks current playoff success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 22, 2026
Hour 1: John Jastremski

How good do fans feel about the Knicks right now? John Jastremski joins to talk about the Knicks current run. What do we expect from Gerrit Cole tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 21, 2026
Hour 2: Richard Jefferson

Where will the Yankees finish in the American League east? Richard Jefferson says the Cavaliers need to get the ball out of Jalen Brunson's hands in the fourth quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 21, 2026
Hour 1: What will happen to Volpe?

What do the Knicks need from Hart and Robinson tonight? What will the Yankees do with Volpe when Caballero returns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 20, 2026
Hour 2: Brunson is a winner

Did Jalen Brunson show he is a winner last night? Is everything break right for the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 20, 2026
Hour 1: Taking their souls

Did the Knicks comeback last night take the Cavaliers' souls? How good is Jalen Brunson at taking over a game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 19, 2026
Hour 2: Stefan Bondy

NY Post's Stefan Bondy says the Cavaliers do not have an answer defensively for Jalen Brunson and expects this to be a high scoring series. Will the Yankees change their closer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 19, 2026
Hour 1: The Knicks Road

Do the Knicks have the perfect road to the NBA Finals? How do the Knicks matchup with the Cavaliers? Did the Mets save their season with youth? Will the Yankees change their closer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 18, 2026
Hour 2: Mike Breen

Mike Breen says the time off was key for the Knicks to getting OG Anunoby healthier ahead of the Eastern Conference Final. How do the Knicks match-up with the Cavaliers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
May 18, 2026
Hour 1: Mets up, Yankees down

Where do the Yankees need to improve to erase these bad stretches? Have the Mets begun digging out of the hole they dug for themselves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 15, 2026
Hour 2: Stephon Marbury

Former New York Knicks Point Guard, Stephon Marbury says Jalen Brunson's leadership is fueling this current Knicks run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 15, 2026
Hour 1: The Best Schedule

Do you want the Knicks to start the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday? Are the Giants a relevant football team again? Is Game 1 a "must win" for Aaron Glenn and the Jets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 14, 2026
Hour 2: Feeling for Volpe?

Do you feel bad for how things have gone for Anthony Volpe? Will the Yankees address their lack of hitting from the catcher position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 14, 2026
Hour 1: Buster Olney

How concerning is Max Fried's elbow? How badly do the Yankees miss Giancarlo Stanton? Buster Olney says many people around baseball think Anthony Volpe should start playing other positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 13, 2026
Hour 2: Knicks Path

Is the Knicks path to the NBA Finals clear? Do the Yankees need to "cash in" on Aaron Judge's greatness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 13, 2026
Hour 1: Will Sammon

Is David Stearns the wrong General Manager for Steve Cohen and the Mets? The Athletic's Will Sammon says the Mets made a desperate move calling up AJ Ewing because they are in a desperate position right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 12, 2026
Hour 2: Mets Hope?

Is there still reason to believe in the Mets making the playoffs? Did Stearns make all the wrong moves? Do the Yankees need a new approach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 12, 2026
Hour 1: Yankees Holes

Where are the holes the Yankees need to fill? Will Jazz be given a chance to turn things around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 11, 2026
Hour 2: Yankees Struggles

Where do the Yankees need to improve? Do the Mets have anything past Juan Soto? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 11, 2026
Hour 1: Knicks Sweep

How impressive was the Knicks sweeping of the 76ers? Has the Knicks offense unlocked something with Karl-Anthony Towns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 8, 2026
Hour 2: Shelley Duncan Joins the Show

Manager of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Shelley Duncan, joins the show to discuss Spencer Jones' promotion to the Yankees, how George Lombard Jr looks in AAA, & how Anthony Volpe is handling the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 8, 2026
Hour 1: Spencer Jones Called Up

Michael discusses the promotion of Spencer Jones to the Yankees & takes your phone calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 7, 2026
Hour 2: A more impressive win?

Was last night's win more impressive than the Knicks' blow out wins? Are the Mets back on track? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 7, 2026
Hour 1: Hamstrung?

Did the Knicks close win impress you? Are you worried about how far the Knicks can go if OG Anunoby is compromised? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 6, 2026
Hour 2: Mike Lupica

Will things keep going well for the New York Yankees? Mike Lupica says the Yankees have become the team of fast starts under Boone and need to finish their mission this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 6, 2026
Hour 1: Everything is Going Right

With Joel Embiid ruled out for Game 2, is the road paved for the Knicks to get to the NBA Finals? Does it concern you that everything is going right for the Yankees right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 5, 2026
Hour 2: Yankees Rolling

Are you excited by how the Yankees are handling business this season? Are there a lot of bad teams in Major League Baseball? Is it time to believe in the Mets again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 5, 2026
Hour 1: Knicks Dominate

Is the road for the Knicks to the NBA Finals wide open? More tributes to the life and career of John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
May 4, 2026
Hour 2: Memories of John Sterling

Michael remembers working with John Sterling. How do the Knicks matchup with the 76ers? Are you shocked by the Yankees decision with Anthony Volpe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
May 4, 2026
Hour 1: Remembering John Sterling

Memories of the life and career of John Sterling. WFAN's Suzyn Waldman joins to share her memories of the life and career of John Sterling as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
May 1, 2026
Hour 2: Anthony DiComo

How do the Knicks matchup with the Sixers and the Celtics? MLB.com's Anthony DiComo says David Stearns has proven that he doesn't care about public perception and won't fire Mendoza because he doesn't think that will help them win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
May 1, 2026
Hour 1: Tim Bontemps

How confident are you in the Knicks after that dominant victory? Tim Bontemps says if the Sixers can advance and stay healthy, they are a tough matchup for the Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49 min
Apr 30, 2026
Hour 2: John Harper

SNY's John Harper says he doesn't think the Mets can turn things around because the pitching has been so bad. Will the Yankees continue to play those that perform? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 min
Apr 30, 2026
Hour 1: Frank Isola

Will the Knicks close out the Hawks tonight? Are the Yankees going to continue being "ruthless" dealing with players this season? Frank Isola says the Knicks should close things out tonight because they have proven to be the better team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices