Evan & Tiki

In this hour, the guys dive into the latest controversies surrounding New York sports and the NFL offseason.

The Yankees & Trent Grisham Saga The show opens with a reaction to Brian Cashman’s recent interview, where he doubled down on the Trent Grisham trade and contract.

The Debate: Cashman calls the $22 million deal a "steal" in the current market, while the hosts debate if Grisham is merely an expensive insurance policy that blocks younger talent like Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones.

The Roster Impact: Is Grisham’s presence stunting the development of "The Martian," or do the Yankees need veteran depth for a World Series run?

Giants Ownership & The Epstein Files The conversation shifts to the reports regarding Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and leaked emails connecting him to Jeffrey Epstein.

NFL Discipline: A discussion on whether the league will punish Tisch similarly to how they handled other owner controversies, or if the lack of criminal charges protects him.

Future Ownership: Speculation arises on the Koch family’s minority stake and if they are positioning themselves to take over a local team in the future.

Super Bowl Storylines & The "Boring" Build-Up With the Super Bowl approaching, the hosts struggle to find compelling narratives, leading to a "Top 5 Storylines" list that includes:

Sam Darnold’s "Middle Finger Tour."

Fears of a new Patriots Dynasty.

The Seahawks/Patriots revenge narrative.

Stefon Diggs winning a ring before Josh Allen.

49ers practice facility conspiracy theories.

The Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Firing & Paternity Leave A heated discussion regarding the firing of Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and reports citing his two-week paternity leave during training camp as a point of contention.

The Contrast: The hosts compare this to Bills coach Joe Brady’s comment about missing his child's birth for a game, ultimately concluding that both approaches are personal choices ("to each his own") rather than fireable offenses.

NBA & MLB Notes

KAT vs. The Critics: A deep dive into Karl-Anthony Towns' statistics. While he is averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds, the hosts note this is his lowest career field goal percentage and effective field goal percentage, sparking a debate on his All-Star validity vs. Pascal Siakam.

Reds Sign Suarez: Reaction to Eugenio Suarez signing with Cincinnati and what that means for the Mets' reliance on Mark Vientos.

The 4th and final hour of the Evan & Tiki Show dives deep into the NFL coaching carousel and the local fallout. Evan and Tiki break down the Giants and Jets offensive coordinator searches, debate candidates like Kliff Kingsbury, Jim Bob Cooter, and Alex Tanney, and react to how wrong everyone was in coaching bingo. The guys also tackle big-picture questions for Roger Goodell, including tanking, ownership controversies, and league accountability, plus spirited calls on the Jets’ historic playoff drought, Giants ownership drama, Knicks trade buzz, Islanders vs Rangers debates, and classic Evan & Tiki banter to close out the show.

With the Giants still searching for their offensive coordinator, the focus turns to one thing that matters most: who is best equipped to develop Jaxson Dart. The crew runs through the full list of known candidates, including Kliff Kingsbury, Jim Bob Cooter, Alex Tanney, Brian Callahan, Davis Webb, Shane Day, and more. How much do short coaching stints really matter? Is this a spot where you swing big or trust John Harbaugh to make it work no matter what? From scheme fits to resumes to gut feelings, we break down who excites us, who scares us, and who actually makes sense for the Giants right now.

Cinco de Luncho kicks off in full chaos before settling into a brutally honest question: is this the least interesting Super Bowl in years? The crew admits the buzz just is not there and tries to force together five storylines anyway, from San Francisco injury paranoia and Stefon Diggs possibly winning one before Josh Allen, to Seahawks revenge against the Patriots and fears of another New England run.

It all leads to the most uncomfortable angle of the week: Sam Darnold standing at the center of Super Bowl week while Jets fans watch from home. Equal parts funny, annoyed, and real, this is Cinco de Luncho doing what it does best, cutting through the noise when there is barely any noise to cut through.

The focus shifts straight to the Yankees as Brian Cashman publicly defends the decision to bring back Trent Grisham on a one year, $22 million deal and even frames it as a bargain. The crew breaks down why that explanation is driving fans crazy and whether the logic actually holds up in today’s market.

The discussion turns into a deeper argument about how the Yankees build rosters, the balance between spending and flexibility, and whether veterans like Grisham are acting as smart insurance or actively blocking the development of younger players like Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones. Is this disciplined roster management or the same thinking that keeps the Yankees from fully committing to their future?

Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle finally gets his long-awaited meeting with Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and the guys predict absolute awkwardness and hero worship. That leads into a hilarious recap of a night at UBS Arena, including a fake speakeasy setup, Jon Ledecky playing it cool, and Big Mac getting ribbed on the big screen with an all-time mispronunciation of his name.

The segment also dives into Tommy’s Islanders rant being used as a full-blown hype video, how nervous that made him once the puck dropped, and why that moment meant more than any billing order on the scoreboard. From there, the conversation turns serious again with callers weighing in on the Steve Tisch situation, what Roger Goodell can actually do, and how many real questions the commissioner will face about it.

It wraps with broader league talk, including revenue sharing, small-market realities, and why the NFL model works where baseball continues to struggle.

A caller raises the alarm about the growing trend of coaches pulling out of interviews, and the guys connect it to what the Jets could be staring at next. If the roster stays thin, ownership stays noisy, and you are firing a coach after one year, who is actually lining up to take that job? The discussion hits the Browns and Cardinals as warnings, debates the real risk of moving on from Aaron Glenn too fast, and questions whether the “best and brightest” would even want the Jets.

Then the segment shifts into a bigger conversation about hypocrisy and how fans react differently depending on the name, the talent level, and the stakes. It turns into a blunt talk about outrage, perspective, and why sports media can’t just repeat the same point every minute of every show.

Finally, the whole thing takes a left turn into weekend stories, including a Rascal Flatts concert, “Evan seats” as the perfect concert hack, and an Albany surprise with an International Wrestling Hall of Fame sighting, capped off with Royal Rumble predictions and a reminder that the wrestling savant era might be here.

A bold claim that Patriots vs Seahawks is the least appealing Super Bowl of the last decade.

To prove it, the guys run through Super Bowls year by year, comparing pregame intrigue, star power, coaches, quarterbacks, and overall buzz. Brady vs Mahomes, Stafford’s redemption, dynasties, underdogs, and first-time contenders all get stacked up against this matchup, and nearly all of them come out ahead.

The debate dives into why this Super Bowl feels flat, whether it is fatigue with familiar franchises, less compelling versions of past dynasties, or simply a lack of must-see characters. It wraps with a Monday gut prediction that this game could get ugly, even if opinions might change by kickoff.

The Knicks take down LeBron and the Lakers 112-100 as the win streak keeps rolling, and Karl-Anthony Towns gets the All-Star nod. Then the real question: if you dropped $1,200 a ticket at Madison Square Garden, did you walk out feeling like it was money well spent, or instantly regretting it?

The guys debate whether the Knicks are back to their best version, with ball movement, defense, and rebounding looking like a team that can beat anybody. They also torch Reggie Miller for an all-time overreaction on a LeBron dunk and argue he shouldn’t be calling Knicks games at all.

Plus, with the trade deadline approaching, the Giannis conversation heats up again. If the Knicks are rolling and the East feels wide open, do you still push the chips in or protect the chemistry? A caller floats a Mikal Bridges for Jrue Holiday swap, and the guys explain why trading a prime player for an aging vet makes zero sense unless it’s part of something much bigger.

The release of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein related emails puts uncomfortable attention on the NFL, including the naming of New York Giants minority owner Steve Tisch. The discussion breaks down why some mentions are meaningless, why others can seriously damage reputations, and why this one sits in a very different category.

The guys question why national NFL media largely ignored the story, what responsibility Roger Goodell has when it comes to ownership optics, and whether the league actually has the will to act when no crime is alleged but the association itself is troubling. They also examine how this impacts the Giants brand, the Mara family, and why protecting the shield has mattered in past ownership cases.

Ultimately, it becomes a larger conversation about power, accountability, and whether the NFL will confront uncomfortable realities or quietly move on once the headlines fade.