Evan & Tiki

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber recall some of Howie Rose’s greatest calls from his illustrious career as he enters his final season calling radio games for the Mets. Plus, Howie joins Evan & Tiki about his decision to retire and talks Mets (12:08); Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss the legacy of Howie Rose (40:54); Craig and C-Mac discuss Nolan McLean pitching in the WBC Final and if the tournament has any impact on legacy (54:00)

Chris McMonigle sounds off on a Red Sox minor leaguer bunting off Gerrit Cole in his first start since Tommy John surgery. Plus, why Evan Roberts finds the bunt ‘controversy’ ridiculous (19:20); Tiki Barber finds out how CC Sabathia feels about the bunt (37:39); Craig Carton and C-Mac debate if Derek Jeter took a subtle dig at Aaron Judge’s World Baseball Classic atmosphere comments (45:26); Boomer & Gio on Judge’s no-win situation in the WBC (56:01)

Jeremiyah Love is all the talk this week, with Evan and Tiki debating with Morash why it would make sense for the Giants to take the running back at No. 5 overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. Plus, Boomer and Gio discuss how the Giants and Jets are heading in different directions with their offseasons.

This week's Jets highlights include Boomer Esiason's confidence that Frank Reich will have a plan for Geno Smith, while Evan and Tiki debate if such a plan will make a difference in the team's QB outlook moving forward. Plus, are the rival Dolphins in full tank mode, and Boomer and Gio break down the different directions that the Jets and Giants seem to be heading.

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): The New York Mets have had an amazing history of broadcasters on TV and Radio. Unfortunately, the torch is set to be passed at the end of the 2026 season as the great Howie Rose declares this his final season. Plus, Evan discusses the roster, Kodai Senga's latest start and Francisco Alvarez leaving his latest game early.

The final hour of the Evan & Tiki Show brings the heat as March Madness takes over the conversation!

The pressure is on the Johnnies to get out of the weekend alive, plus the NFL may have an interesting quirk coming

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into the real expectation for St. John’s as March Madness begins and ask the question New York fans are wrestling with: is a Sweet 16 run enough, or does this team need to do more? With Rick Pitino, a brutal bracket, and the weight of real postseason expectations, the conversation centers on what success actually looks like now that the Johnnies are no longer just a feel-good story.

They also get into the drama and beauty of the NCAA tournament, debate whether the format should ever change, react to the cultural impact of Chuck Norris, and mix in sharp takes on the Yankees, Dennis Rodman’s wrestling Hall of Fame case, and the constant tension between hype, legacy, and reality in New York sports.

The conversation covers a little bit of everything in New York sports, from what actually matters in spring training to the latest Giants debate that has fans fired up. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into the Yankees’ pitching decisions, whether strong spring performances should force roster changes, and how much patience a contender should really have when younger talent is pushing for bigger roles.

They also dive into the Giants from every angle, including draft strategy, why the Jeremiah Love discussion has become so divisive, and which matchup would make the most sense for a season opener. Along the way, the episode veers into NCAA Tournament expansion, the future of the NIT, the growing appeal of flag football, and even the scheduling headache of Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets all colliding on the same weekend.

St. John’s takes center stage as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into the pressure surrounding the Red Storm’s tournament opener and what a win or loss would mean for Rick Pitino’s run in New York. They also revisit the emotional pull of redemption in sports, from historic heartbreak to championship payback, and why some losses never fully disappear unless a title follows right behind them.

The conversation shifts to the NFL, where Evan and Tiki break down the growing idea of an 18-game season with players capped at 17 appearances, debating whether it is smart, unworkable, or completely against an athlete’s mindset. From strategy headaches and player compensation to Giants and Jets draft talk, roster-building concerns, and a lively back-and-forth over New York sports expectations, the episode mixes serious football debate with the kind of sharp, funny chaos that drives great sports radio.