Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco

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In this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, Ben Horney of Front Office Sports joins Kelley Franco to break down one of the buzziest trends in sports and beyond: Prediction Markets. Are they just sports betting by another name? Or a contract trade?
Kelley and Ben dig into what prediction markets are, how they work, and why they’re suddenly everywhere from sports to politics to pop culture.
We discuss:
· Prediction Markets 101 — do they differ from gambling?
· Sports and non-sports examples of prediction market activity
· Major players in the space: Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood, DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog, and more
· How the NFL, MLB, NBA, and the NHL view prediction markets
· Legal and regulatory fights shaping the future of the industry
· The role of insider information, safeguards, and enforcement
· Whether prediction markets will coexist with or replace sportsbooks
And of course, no Three Inning Fan Show ends without…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.

*Music by Podington Bear

Step inside the golden era of New York sports radio with two absolute legends. In this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco, I sit down with Steve Somers, beloved WFAN host of 30+ years and author of the new book “Me Here and You There,” along with longtime WFAN update anchor Bob Heussler.
We dive deep into Steve’s extraordinary journey—his humble beginnings, his relentless perfectionism, and the early years at WFAN when he genuinely believed one mistake would get him fired. Steve opens up about defeating cancer, finding family within the walls of WFAN, and the moments that shaped his iconic on-air personality.
You’ll hear hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including:
- The infamous day Steve got stuck in the WFAN elevator for 90 minutes and had to climb out through a 1-foot opening
- The wild cruise story where his girlfriend ran off with the waiter
- Early WFAN chaos, lessons from the newsroom, and the recent wave of layoffs shaking the station
Plus: Bob and Steve pull back the curtain on the birth of Mike and the Mad Dog—their rocky start, early tension, and how they transformed into the most influential sports talk duo in history.
If you love WFAN, New York sports, or the personalities who defined the station for generations, this is a must-watch conversation.

*Music by Podington Bear

In this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, Kelley Franco sits down with Ben Horney from Front Office Sports to break down private equity investment in MLB and other US professional sports. Listen in as Ben gives an overview of PE investment in sports, and then covers which firms are allowed to invest in MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL, whether the investors are active or passive (do they get a seat on the board? do they pick the players?), how they earn the return on their investment, and what the pros and cons of PE investment in sports are for the teams, the investors, and most importantly, the fans. Ben brings deep insight from his reporting at Front Office Sports, helping fans, insiders, and business enthusiasts understand how PE is impacting sports ownership. And of course, we cover…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame. Don’t miss this informative episode on the business side of sports!

*Music by Podington Bear

In this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, Kelley Franco sits down with John Flaherty, former New York Yankees catcher and longtime YES Network analyst, for a candid and entertaining conversation about his future after two decades with YES. John shares how he sensed a change was coming and what the next chapter holds. Kelley and John also chat about his days catching for the Yankees, great behind-the-scenes stories featuring Jorge Posada, El Duque, Mike Mussina, Joe Torre and Joe Girardi, and John’s unmatched discipline, fitness, and nutrition routine. And of course they discuss…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame, and John tells us how he prepares his signature grass-fed steaks and green beans.

It’s a fun, insightful conversation with one of baseball’s most respected voices — full of stories, wisdom, and humor from a true pro on and off the field.

*Music by Podington Bear