Nicknames of Francesa and Russo
- Fatso and Fruit Loops by nationally syndicated morning talk show host Don Imus.
- Mike and the Angry Puppy by fellow WFAN host Steve Somers.
- FranDog by Daily News sports media columnist Bob Raissman.
- Know It All and the Village Idiot by New York Post sports media columnist Phil Mushnick.
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