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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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Thursday Full Show: Yankees Offense Hits Rock Bottom and Nobody Has the Fix
4d ago01:42:01Tap to summarizeThe Yankees offense has reached a historic low, but finding a solution is far more complicated than identifying the problem. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Cody Bellinger deserves the most blame, how much Aaron Judge’s absence has damaged the lineup and whether Aaron Boone can do anything to create urgency before the season slips away. The guys pull a new Yankees lineup out of a hat, examine Paul Goldschmidt’s decline and weigh the latest Anthony Volpe controversy. They also enter the Mets alternate universe, revisiting the decisions involving Zack Wheeler, Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, while rejecting a wild proposal to send Francisco Lindor across town.
Transcribe →Hour 1: The Yankees’ Offense Is Broken and There’s No Easy Fix
4d ago00:41:00Tap to summarizeThe Yankees cannot score, the strikeouts keep piling up, and there is no obvious solution in sight. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine why the offense has collapsed and whether the team is missing the urgency needed to break out of its prolonged slump. Cody Bellinger receives much of the blame as his numbers continue to tumble, while Aaron Judge’s absence raises questions about lineup protection. With trades unlikely to provide a miracle cure, Evan turns to an unconventional strategy by pulling a brand new Yankees lineup out of a hat.
Transcribe →Hour 2: Yankees Pressure Mounts as Volpe Drama and Rays Stakes Collide
4d ago00:39:41Tap to summarizeThe Yankees face a pivotal game against Tampa Bay with Cody Bellinger at first base, Paul Goldschmidt on the bench, and their division hopes beginning to tighten. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate the lineup, the bullpen plan, and whether Brian Cashman deserves more credit for keeping the franchise competitive without delivering another championship. The Anthony Volpe controversy takes center stage as Michael Kay walks back a report that Volpe resisted playing second base while Joel Sherman appears to support the original claim. The conversation also covers Francisco Lindor’s lack of hustle, excitement around the young Nets, the Jets’ definition of the promised land, and possible catcher moves before the trade deadline.
Transcribe →Hour 3: Why the Yankees Collapse at the Same Time Every Season
4d ago00:21:08Tap to summarizeThe Yankees keep falling into the same prolonged summer slumps, leaving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber searching for an explanation. Is Aaron Boone failing to provide the right leadership, has Brian Cashman’s approach grown stale, or is the lineup simply too dependent on Aaron Judge? The conversation also turns to the Mets and their long term roster puzzle. Evan predicts Juan Soto will eventually move to first base, while the guys assess the decision to let Pete Alonso leave, Francisco Lindor’s troubling mental mistakes, and whether the Mets can build around their promising young outfielders.
Transcribe →Volpe Drama, Catcher Trade Targets and a Knicks BREAKING NEWS
5d ago00:19:33Tap to summarizeThe Anthony Volpe controversy deepens as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber compare Michael Kay’s retracted claim with a similar report from Joel Sherman. They debate whether Volpe resisted playing second base, whether the story was twisted by semantics, and why versatility could determine his future with the Yankees. The conversation also covers Brett Baty’s value as a multiposition player, the Jets’ modest version of the promised land, and Evan’s scorekeeping vindication after a Mets error was corrected. Plus, the hosts discuss a frustrating flat tire ordeal, possible catcher trades involving the Yankees, and Jordan Clarkson’s return to the Knicks.
Transcribe →Yankees Face a Must Win as Cashman’s Legacy is on the line
5d ago00:20:08Tap to summarizeThe Yankees enter a crucial matchup with Tampa Bay facing lineup changes, a bullpen game, and the possibility of losing a valuable season tiebreaker. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber examine Cody Bellinger’s move to first base, Paul Goldschmidt’s struggles, and how one result could dramatically alter the race for the American League East. The conversation expands into a spirited debate over Brian Cashman’s legacy, growing excitement around the young Brooklyn Nets, and what meaningful progress would actually look like for the Jets. Evan also questions whether Geno Smith will remain the starter for most of the season as the hosts try to define the promised land for a franchise desperate to stay relevant.
Transcribe →Yankees Lineup Chaos and the Mets’ Never Ending What Ifs
5d ago00:26:24Tap to summarizeThe Yankees remain stuck in an offensive collapse, leaving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber to debate whether Aaron Boone should make a drastic lineup change, whether Cody Bellinger can recover, and why selling at the deadline would still be a mistake in a vulnerable American League. The conversation also turns to the Mets and the painful alternate realities surrounding their lost season. From the failed Luis Robert Jr. gamble and Francisco Lindor trade speculation to the lasting regret of letting Zack Wheeler leave for Philadelphia, the frustration surrounding both New York teams continues to grow.
Transcribe →Cody Bellinger Is at the Center of the Yankees’ Collapse
5d ago00:14:36Tap to summarizeThe Yankees offense has reached a new low, with strikeouts piling up, scoring opportunities disappearing, and no obvious solution available. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether the problem is strategy, mentality, fatigue, or simply a lineup full of players who need to perform better. Cody Bellinger takes center stage as his dramatic slump raises questions about Aaron Judge’s impact on the entire lineup. With trades unlikely to provide an instant cure, Evan embraces an unconventional idea and pulls a completely new Yankees batting order out of a hat.
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Mets Score Double Digit Runs, Still lose by 4 | 'Rico Brogna'
5d ago00:22:45Tap to summarizeFrom 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here):The Kansas City Royals did their best version of the Mets defense allowing a three run little league home run to Carson Benge. But the Mets pitching doesn't know how to hold a lead. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two!
Transcribe →Hour 1: Yankees Need an Ace: Why Tarik Skubal Is the Deadline Move
5d ago00:45:29Tap to summarizeThe Yankees are striking out at a historic rate, but Evan argues that their biggest problems run much deeper. With Aaron Judge’s return uncertain and flaws throughout the roster, he makes the case for an aggressive trade deadline swing: acquire Tarik Skubal and build a rotation capable of carrying New York through October. The conversation also covers Cody Bellinger’s baffling baserunning, Will Warren’s struggles and why home runs still matter more than strikeout totals. Plus, Mets fans share stories from a wild, rain soaked loss that somehow became an unforgettable night at Citi Field.
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