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Evan & Tiki

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Evan & Tiki brings balance, brains and edge to New York sports talk. Evan Roberts’ fan-first intensity pairs with Tiki Barber’s perspective from inside the game to create debate that’s informed, passionate and rarely predictable. Whether it’s Giants and Jets analysis, Yankees and Mets arguments, or Knicks, Nets and league-wide storylines, the conversation goes deeper than hot takes. Throw in Shaun Morash, who stirs the pot with unfiltered opinions and the raw pulse of the fanbase, and you have Evan & Tiki, a show where New York sports get talked through — not talked over.

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  • 399 episodes
  • Avg 36 min
  • English
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  • Wednesday · 8 min

    Yankees’ Soto Pivot Could Pay Off for Years

    Two years after Juan Soto chose the Mets over the Yankees, Evan Roberts admits the early results have been painful for Mets fans. The Yankees have kept reaching October, while the Mets have missed the postseason, sparking a debate over whether adding Max Fried and Cody Bellinger ultimately left the Yankees in a better short-term position than simply keeping Soto. The conversation also turns to a fascinating Mets what-if: if Soto had stayed with the Yankees, would Pete Alonso still be in Queens? Plus, Evan weighs the emotional value of a potential Knicks championship banner night against a Yankees playoff game, and the Yankees make roster moves by bringing back Clarke Schmidt while designating Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment.

  • Wednesday · 8 min

    Jets’ Record Drive Reveals Their Winning Identity

    The Jets may have found exactly what their offense needs to be. Their 19-play, 11-minute-and-48-second march against Tennessee was the longest timed drive in franchise history, built almost entirely on pounding the football and keeping the Titans’ defense trapped on the field. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why that bruising approach could become the Jets’ identity and give them a path to success. The record sends Evan down a rabbit hole of the longest drives in NFL history, including one from Tiki’s Giants during their 41-0 NFC Championship Game demolition that consumed nearly the entire fourth quarter.

  • Wednesday · 11 min

    Wink Martindale Takes a Shot at Brian Daboll

    Wink Martindale clearly hasn’t forgotten his Giants breakup. While praising Jaxson Dart, the former defensive coordinator slips in a pointed comparison involving Cam Ward that Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber immediately view as another shot at Brian Daboll. The Giants’ strong start also has the crew looking back at the old regime with a lot more amusement. The Pete Alonso debate rolls on as callers challenge Mets fans for celebrating their former star. Evan argues Alonso is a unique case, while Tiki explains why that kind of lasting love can actually show young Mets what succeeding in New York can mean. Plus, an old prediction about Alonso’s return to Citi Field comes remarkably close to reality.

  • Wednesday · 11 min

    Pete Alonso’s Curtain Call Crossed the Line

    Pete Alonso’s dramatic return to Citi Field sparks a fierce debate after Mets fans celebrated his game-tying home run and pushed him into another curtain call. Evan Roberts defends Mets fans for still loving Alonso but argues Pete didn’t need to come back out of the dugout after hurting his former team, while the conversation turns to why Alonso’s departure still hits differently than Jacob deGrom’s. Plus, the Yankees continue their complete domination of the Twins, but Tampa Bay has now moved ahead of New York as the American League favorite. Shaun Morash still has a gut feeling the Yankees could sweep their crucial four-game series against the Rays and turn the division race upside down.

  • Wednesday · 11 min

    Shaun Morash Still Believes the Yankees Can Catch Tampa

    The Yankees have crushed the Twins again, but a much bigger problem is staring them down in the American League race. Tampa Bay has finally jumped New York in the betting odds, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber believe the Yankees are running out of time. Shaun Morash still cannot let go, convinced a four-game sweep of the Rays could completely change the division race. The conversation then swings back to Pete Alonso and the Mets fans who celebrated his return. Evan defends fans for showing Alonso love in a lost season while insisting he personally wanted Kodai Senga to strike him out. The debate expands to Jacob deGrom, whether Mets fans would ever root for a former star against their own team, and why Alonso’s departure still feels different.

  • Wednesday · 14 min

    Sean Manaea Blasts Mets Fans Over Pete Alonso

    Sean Manaea calls the Citi Field reaction to Pete Alonso “crazy,” and Evan Roberts immediately unloads on the Mets pitcher for missing the entire point. Alonso was not just another opposing player, and Evan argues Manaea completely ignored what Pete still means to a fan base furious that the Mets let him leave. Kodai Senga offers the exact opposite perspective after surrendering Alonso’s 300th home run, saying the reaction showed how beloved Pete remains and how much he meant to the organization. Evan and Tiki also revisit Alonso’s departure, his decision to opt out, and why David Stearns still has plenty of ground to make up before anyone can declare the Mets were right to move on.

  • Wednesday · 12 min

    Pete Alonso’s Curtain Call Infuriates Evan Roberts

    Pete Alonso’s game-tying home run and curtain call at Citi Field sends Evan Roberts over the edge. Evan still loves Alonso, but argues that coming back out of the dugout was unnecessary and felt like one more chance to rub the Mets’ mistake in their faces. Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash strongly disagree, saying Mets fans were demanding the moment and Alonso was simply giving them the goodbye they wanted after hitting his 300th career home run. The argument gets personal as Shaun calls Evan’s anger misdirected, while Evan insists cheering Alonso is one thing and watching a former Met take a curtain call on the road is something else entirely.

  • Tuesday · 19 min

    Mets Welcome Back Pete Alonso | 'Rico Brogna'

    Pete Alonso steps back into Citi-Field for the first time since signing with the Baltimore Orioles. How will the fans welcome Pete back? Plus, Francisco Lindor AND Pete Alonso are both looking for career home run number 300. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

  • Tuesday · 35 min

    Hour 1: Evan Roberts Explodes Over Mets Fans Being Lectured

    Pete Alonso’s emotional return to Citi Field sends Evan Roberts over the edge. Evan unloads on anyone criticizing Mets fans for showering Alonso with love, insisting the fan base did nothing wrong after enduring a miserable season. His biggest target is Steve Cohen, who told Alonso that Citi Field would always be his home despite, according to Evan, never making him an offer to stay. Shaun Morash pushes back on how far Mets fans went, especially when Jonah Tong was pitching well and fans booed after he walked Alonso. Francisco Lindor’s postgame comments defending Tong add another layer to the debate, while callers clash over whether cheering Alonso crossed the line. The hour becomes a heated argument over loyalty, ownership, David Stearns, and what Mets fans are entitled to feel after a lost season.

  • Tuesday · 39 min

    Hour 2: Mets’ Alonso Disaster Is Haunting David Stearns

    Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field reignites the fury over David Stearns letting the homegrown slugger walk. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down why the Mets are undeniably worse without Alonso, why fans had every right to cheer him, and how Sandy Alderson’s defense of Pete dismantles the arguments behind the decision. With “Fire Stearns” chants ringing out, Evan says the Mets failed because they never came close to replacing their star. Plus, the Chiefs remind everyone how dangerous they can be with Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker, the Giants face more questions about Tyrone Tracy after another fumble, and the Jets get encouraging injury news on Omar Cooper Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick.

  • Tuesday · 48 min

    Hour 3: Joe Benigno Rips Mets While Jets Hope Surges

    Pete Alonso’s return sends Mets frustration boiling over as Joe Benigno unloads on David Stearns and Steve Cohen for letting the franchise star walk. Joe calls the decision one of the worst in Mets history, argues Alonso has outperformed Juan Soto, and says Andy Green deserves to remain manager after his work with the club’s young players. The mood is much brighter around the Jets after a dominant 23-10 win over Tennessee. Joe raves about Geno Smith, Breece Hall, the offensive line and the revamped defense while predicting the Jets can beat Green Bay and become much better than expected. Plus, Aaron Judge’s response to whether a pitcher should win MVP ignites a heated debate over Cam’s candidacy and whether pitchers should ever take home the award.

  • Tuesday · 35 min

    Hour 4: Tiki and Evan Debate Tarik Skubal vs. New York Pitching Legends

    Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts critique Nate Burleson’s recent analysis of Robert Saleh and Joe Burrow before considering Tom Brady’s potential as a cinematic villain. They engage in a heated debate over whether Tarik Skubal is delivering the greatest pitching season in history compared to Ron Guidry and Christy Mathewson. The conversation also touches on Mitchell Voit’s appearance and Gerrit Cole’s awkward post-game celebration. (00:02:03) Burleson CBS Critique (00:06:18) Brady Villain Potential (00:11:14) Tarik Skubal Discussion (00:18:01) Predicting Craig Carton (00:21:01) Fantasy League Dispute (00:24:00) Skubal Pitching Debate (00:32:25) Pete Alonso Return

  • Tuesday · 13 min

    Russell Wilson Crowns Robert Saleh the King of Culture

    Russell Wilson stunned Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber by calling Robert Saleh the “king of culture,” prompting a brutal reaction to the former Jets coach’s new reputation. They question whether Wilson did any research before making the claim and wonder if he was simply trying to generate attention with an outrageous take. Wilson wasn’t finished. His declaration that Joe Burrow will be gone from Cincinnati if things go badly this season sparks another round of disbelief. Plus, the conversation shifts to Mets prospect Mitch Voit, a prediction that the Mets will pursue Tarik Skubal, Garrett Cole’s awkward Yankees celebration, and why Cam Schlittler has separated himself in the playoff rotation.

  • Tuesday · 19 min

    Aaron Judge’s MVP Take Ignites a Baseball Fight

    Aaron Judge’s stance on pitchers winning MVP sets off a heated argument over whether a starting pitcher can truly be the most valuable player in baseball. Evan argues that pitchers should remain eligible and points to Pedro Martinez’s 1999 season as proof, while Tiki and Shaun push back hard on how much value a pitcher can provide when appearing only once every five days. The debate turns into a full-on baseball philosophy fight over workload, team success and whether modern starters can ever do enough to win MVP. Plus, a Mets caller raises a bizarre question after spotting an injured player leaving Citi Field before Pete Alonso’s return, leading to a discussion about the club’s future at first base.

  • Tuesday · 28 min

    Joe Benigno Wants David Stearns Fired Now

    Joe Benigno is delirious over the Jets after a dominant 23-10 win over Tennessee, and he believes this team is ready to blow past expectations. He raves about Geno Smith, Breece Hall, the offensive line and the revamped defense, calls the Sauce Gardner trade an all-time fleece, and boldly predicts the Jets can beat Green Bay and become a legitimate factor this season. Then the mood turns furious. Joe unloads on David Stearns and Steve Cohen for letting Pete Alonso walk, calling it one of the worst mistakes in Mets history and saying Stearns should be fired. He argues Alonso has been better than Juan Soto, blasts Soto’s lack of big moments, and says Andy Green has earned the right to manage the Mets moving forward.

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    Old WFAN Tweets Come Back to Haunt Everyone

    Posted and Toasted digs up some wild old WFAN takes, including a prediction that Pete Alonso would hit 500 home runs, Shaun Morash mocking Robert Saleh lookalikes, and Craig Carton taking a shot at Sean Payton and the Broncos that looks very different in hindsight. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber try to identify who posted each one while revisiting some of the station’s funniest receipts.

  • Tuesday · 13 min

    John Harbaugh’s Tyrone Tracy Message Raises Red Flags

    John Harbaugh’s comments about the Giants’ fumbling issues have Evan Roberts wondering whether Tyrone Tracy is already losing the coach’s trust. Harbaugh publicly backed Isaiah Likely and Cameron Scott after their mistakes, but Evan notices Tracy never received the same vote of confidence. With the Giants continuing to add competition at running back, Evan questions how many more chances Tracy will get to prove he belongs. Evan and Tiki Barber also react to encouraging Jets injury news involving Omar Cooper Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick, while Mets callers defend cheering Pete Alonso and blasting David Stearns for letting him walk.

  • Tuesday · 15 min

    Mets Fans Are Done Apologizing for Cheering Pete

    Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field puts the Mets’ decision to let him walk back under the microscope. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber argue the Mets are unquestionably worse without Alonso, while Sandy Alderson’s breakdown of the move leaves David Stearns’ reasoning looking even harder to defend. Evan says the biggest problem is simple: the Mets never replaced their homegrown star. Plus, Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker remind everyone how dangerous the Chiefs can still be, and the electric atmosphere around the Jets sparks a debate over which New York fan base has become the most desperate for winning.

  • Tuesday · 12 min

    Evan Roberts Warns Francisco Lindor Over Mets Fans

    Francisco Lindor’s defense of Jonah Tong draws a warning from Evan Roberts, who insists Mets players should be careful about lecturing fans after a brutal season. Evan says he has no problem with Lindor supporting his teammate, but pushes back on the idea that Mets fans crossed a line by cheering Pete Alonso. The argument escalates as a caller calls the Citi Field reaction “pathetic,” while Evan and Shaun Morash debate whether fans were actually rooting against the Mets. A flashback to Tino Martinez’s 2003 return to Yankee Stadium adds another wrinkle, as the crew compares how Yankees fans treated a beloved former player once the game was out of reach.

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