Mike & Mike has officially come to an end.
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The long-time ESPN morning radio and television show aired its final episode on Friday, with hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic providing their final send-off alongside their family members.
One final sign-off. pic.twitter.com/Y6p0RTmZWR
— ESPN (@espn) November 17, 2017
So let it be written... so let it be done. pic.twitter.com/xSdAWSi8XE
— UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio (@UnSportsESPN) November 17, 2017
The show debuted in 2000 and had an impressive 17-year run as ESPN's flagship morning radio program, while also airing on ESPN2 (2006-17) and ESPNews (2004-05) in later years.
Several industry members congratulated the duo on their long run and reflected on the show's success.
@MikeAndMike congratulations Mike... and Mike. You guys were an amazing team. Right now though, I am only speaking to Mike. You were the most important part of the show. Haha
— Bob Golic (@bobgolic) November 17, 2017
What was it like growing up during Mike and Mike? @MGolicJR57 explains... pic.twitter.com/yQpGKfny5y
— UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio (@UnSportsESPN) November 17, 2017
Congrats to @MikeAndMike for a fabulous 18 years! This will really hit hard on Monday! The best! Thank you, guys! #MMSayThanks
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) November 17, 2017
Congrats to @MikeAndMike for the incredible run. No matter how much coming on your show screwed up my sleep schedule I always enjoyed it!! #goldstandard #MMSayThanks
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) November 17, 2017
Thank you @MikeAndMike @Espngreeny @espngolic for not only being the gold standard for professionalism, dynamic chemistry & reliability but for allowing me to be a part of the family & share moments like this where I could witness your passion but still tell you you’re wrong 😂 pic.twitter.com/uVxVXDzYYh
— Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) November 17, 2017
Thank you @MikeAndMike for Informing us and making us smile over the years. Your chemistry will be missed. #MikeAndMike pic.twitter.com/Vm12yvZChP
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) November 17, 2017
RIP in peace to @MikeAndMike: a very specal tribute in todays Pardon My Take https://t.co/gqUIqIWHQK pic.twitter.com/W0bHwe0RLh
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) November 17, 2017
An earnest shout out to Mike and Mike. 17 years is an insane run in an impossibly hard business. The tribute song in today's episode may make you cry pic.twitter.com/wZkoDbhQgr
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) November 17, 2017
An incredible run for two wonderful friends. As a proud @ESPNRadio alum thanks to @MikeAndMike for all the good times over 18 years and best in the next chapter for both of you. #MMSayThanks
— MikeTirico (@miketirico) November 17, 2017
(1/2) Sending hella love to @MikeAndMike on their final day. Thank you for all the moments and laughs. We can never repay you for helping us pull off the greatest thing ever done at ESPN https://t.co/CmVfGTr0ln
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) November 17, 2017
(2/2) What you’ve done in our business is special and rare. Thank you for willingly extending your platform to us as Mike and I built our brand. I love you both and I’m truly honored to be your colleague @MikeAndMike
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) November 17, 2017
Following the episode, Golic shared a photo of himself, his wife, Christine and their children, Jake, Sydney and Mike Jr.
Wow, the start of mike and mike to the end....I have the greatest family pic.twitter.com/6kWcQUMMf8
— Mike Golic (@golic) November 17, 2017
Earlier this week, ESPN made the official announcement that Mike & Mike will be replaced by Golic & Wingo, starring Golic, his son Mike Jr. and Trey Wingo, beginning on Monday, November 27. The new program will occupy the familiar 6:00 am to 10:00 am ET time slot on ESPN Radio.
Greenberg will move to a morning show, debuting January 1, 2018. He is rumored to be joined by former ESPN Sportsnation and current FOX Sports host Charissa Thompson, according to Sporting News' Michael McCarthy.
"ESPN is targeting Charissa Thompson of Fox Sports to join Mike Greenberg on his new morning show, sources tell Sporting News," McCarthy reported. "Thompson is described as a top ESPN target to join Greenberg on his New York-based morning show that launches Jan. 1, 2018."
In April, Sporting News was reporting that ESPN was targeting Sage Steele for the spot, but obviously things have changed.
Congratulations to Mike & Mike on an outstanding 17-year run.
