Dade Hayes Finance EditorMike Francesa, a pioneering figure in sports talk radio and host for 30-plus years on WFAN, said Friday will be his last regularly scheduled broadcast on the New York station.Francesa, who made his acting debut as Adam Sandler’s bookie in Uncut Gems, plans to continue making occasional appearances on the station but will discontinue “Mike’s On.”Although he has been a solo host for more that a decade, Francesa is best remembered by listeners for his longtime teaming with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. “Mike and the Mad Dog” perfected the nascent format of drive-time sports talk, with the hosts sparring and picking apart games for a steadily growing audience.
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