Evan & Tiki

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Evan & Tiki discuss all the topics from the weekend including the report of big changes to the Giants roster, Aaron Glenn still dealing with his sleep schedule, the Knicks win over the Spurs, the Islanders continuing to win, the Mets opening day starter, the best 48s in history and more!

Evan & Tiki react to the Giants suddenly going from “boring offseason” to full chaos mode, with rumblings about taking a running back at No. 5 and even chatter linking them to Kenneth Walker. The guys debate whether it’s all a distraction play or a real shift under John Harbaugh, and what “shocking” roster moves could actually be on the table, from big-name trades to a total culture reset.

Then it turns into a full-blown argument over the viral Aaron Glenn combine clip, with Tiki defending him and Evan refusing to let the Jets get piled on for something he says never happened. Plus: calls on Kayvon trade talk, draft priorities, Breece Hall contract anxiety, and a quick spin through the Knicks statement win and the Islanders rookie breakout that has New York sports fans buzzing.

Then it turns into a classic call-driven ride: Giants free agency and cap reality (it is not “infinite money”), the challenge of projecting college tackles to NFL guard, and how a roster can look “vastly different” just by letting free agents walk.

Plus, the chaos keeps rolling with more on the Aaron Glenn combine clip (yes, we’re still doing the eyes debate), an NFL news detour with David Montgomery landing with the Texans, and a quick Knicks temperature check on ceiling vs floor basketball.

It wraps with Mets Opening Day drama: Freddy Peralta vs Nolan McClain, the “respect vs hype” argument, and a ridiculous Citi Field first pitch temperature prediction battle. Also, Shaun Morash catching strays, as usual.

It starts with the Mets, and Ron Darling absolutely bringing the hammer down on how the rotation should be handled. With six healthy starters, Evan and Tiki debate the five-man vs six-man dilemma, whether the Mets should stop “building around” Cody Singer, and how Mendoza can keep everyone on schedule without costing Nolan McClain or Freddy Peralta starts. Plus, Evan pitches his favorite spring solution: the “tag team/piggyback” approach to steal innings, protect arms, and keep the season plan flexible. Clay Holmes, new pitches, and spring training experimentation all get the microscope.

Then it turns into a spring training etiquette war after Cardinals radio broadcasters go at Juan Soto for not running out a pop-up. Is it lazy, smart, or completely meaningless in March? Evan and Tiki argue the hypocrisy, the injury risk, and whether this stuff ever matters when the games count.

Next, Chris Carino drops a take so wild it derails the segment: Devin Williams gives up a homer on his first pitch as a Met and suddenly gets hit with a “Ben Simmons” comparison. Evan recoils, Tiki debates it, and the conversation turns into a mix of Mets panic, Yankees baggage, and the reality of relievers trying new stuff in spring training.

The 4th and final hour goes completely off the rails in the best way possible. The guys react to a viral story from Shia LaBeouf ripping Mike Piazza over autograph snubs and debate what athletes really owe fans. Plus, callers share their own autograph experiences including plenty of love for Tiki Barber.

Evan opens the segment in full vacation mode, laid out in 85-degree weather doomscrolling… and stumbles onto an absolutely wild story: Shia LaBeouf claiming Mike Piazza rejected him for an autograph around 90 times as a kid. The guys react to Piazza’s “tough sign” reputation, debate athlete obligations to fans, and Tiki basically turns it into a master class on why he always signed for kids and almost never said no.

Then Evan dares the audience to call in with a story of Tiki turning someone down, and of course it backfires immediately. Callers flood in with the opposite: Tiki waiting around to sign a jersey, taking photos, being gracious, and generally proving he’s the anti-Piazza.

And because it’s Evan & Tiki, the segment goes completely off the rails when Evan’s back pain becomes on-air content. In a moment that has to be seen on YouTube to believe, Tiki agrees to help Evan put on a giant BioFreeze patch… and Evan directs him to place it basically on his ass. It’s uncomfortable, hilarious, very WFAN, and it ends with Tiki warning him not to touch his eyes or anything else afterward because of the menthol.

The segment then pivots back toward football as a caller tries to talk Giants and problem-solve the Jets by comparing injury history and coaching, but the real headline is simple: Piazza gets roasted, Tiki gets praised, and Evan turns pain management into performance art.

With Shaun out, Evan and Tiki hand the reins to WFAN glue guy Paul Rosenberg for a historic first: his own Cinco de Luncho. Rosie delivers a wildly entertaining (and very questionable) list of the most important No. 48s in New York sports history… and yes, it includes a Mets playoff villain, Yankees debates, a teenage hockey phenom climbing the ranks in real time, and even a Westminster Dog Show champion because, technically, it happened at MSG.

The guys react to every pick, argue Andrew Miller vs Anthony Rizzo vs Paul Goldschmidt, marvel at how rare the number 48 is in basketball, and crown Jacob deGrom as the undisputed king of the number. They also uncover the family story behind Matthew Schaefer’s jersey, discuss why Carson Benge’s eventual number could become iconic, and spiral into classic WFAN territory with Nimmo slander, dog show trivia, and callers suggesting better omissions from the list.

Ron Darling’s blunt assessment of the rotation. With six healthy starters, is it finally time to stop building around Cody Singer and lock into a traditional five-man plan? The guys break down the risk of a six-man rotation, how it could cost Nolan McClain and Freddy Peralta valuable starts, and why Carlos Mendoza has a season-defining decision to make before Opening Day. Evan also pushes his favorite compromise: a “tag team” piggyback strategy that could maximize depth while protecting arms.

Then spring training drama hits. Cardinals broadcasters call out Juan Soto for not running out a pop-up, and Evan and Tiki go at it over whether hustle even matters in March. Is it lazy optics, smart injury prevention, or fake outrage from a meaningless game in Jupiter? Plus, a quick look at Clay Holmes’ development, pitchers experimenting with new stuff, and why nothing you see right now should cause panic… yet.

The guys debate the Mike Brown Knicks’ sky-high ceiling, frustratingly low floor, and why regular-season reactions can swing wildly game to game. Strong defense, hot three-point shooting, and key performances show how dangerous this team can be — but consistency remains the missing piece.

Things get spicy when a prominent fan publicly begs Giannis to come to New York, sparking a rant about whether a legitimate contender should ever sound that desperate.

From there it turns into a classic WFAN free-for-all: callers argue the show should have led with the Knicks, hosts push back on regular-season overreactions, and coaching adjustments plus lineup experimentation come under the microscope.

The hour closes on baseball with a passionate Mets debate: Who should start Opening Day — Freddy Peralta or rookie phenom Nolan McClain? Respect for the veteran vs hype for the future, contract psychology, clubhouse dynamics, and fan expectations all collide, along with a wild prediction game for the temperature at first pitch at Citi Field.

A chaotic, funny, very New York finish to a jam-packed hour.