Evan & Tiki

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Jets revealing that first round pick Kenyon Sadiq had a minor hernia procedure, an issue Aaron Glenn said the team knew about going back to his final year of college. The concern is not necessarily the injury itself, especially with the team expecting him back for training camp, but why the news only surfaced during OTAs. Evan questions why the Jets did no...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber open with the kind of organic ballpark moment that gets lost when stadiums blast constant music, as a fan hilariously urges Aaron Judge to bunt because nobody would expect it. That sparks a larger conversation about creativity from fans and the little moments that make live sports feel unpredictable. The discussion then turns to Knicks championship gear and the complic...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a wide ranging sports conversation that starts with the Giants and the growing tension around players bringing politics into public view. The discussion centers on Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, locker room culture, and why social media can turn private disagreements into team distractions. The guys also debate whether the Yankees have a clear path through the Am...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to Gerrit Cole’s dominant return from Tommy John surgery and what it means for a Yankees rotation that suddenly looks like one of the best in franchise history. Even with injuries and moving pieces, the Yankees’ starting pitching has been so strong that it changes the expectations for the entire season. The guys discuss Cole’s intensity, Cam Schlittler’s emergenc...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Giants locker room conversation surrounding Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter and the political noise that suddenly resurfaced around the team. What first seemed like a small controversy has become a bigger question about leadership, leaks and whether the Giants can keep outside distractions from taking attention away from football. Evan and Tiki discuss why the i...

Comnparing Jalen Brunson to SGA may soon be easy. The Mets have a Mendoza problem they won't acknowledge, and much more

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber look ahead to a potential Knicks NBA Finals matchup and zero in on the biggest concern for New York fans: Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s ability to live at the free throw line. They break down why SGA’s foul drawing could become the defining storyline of the series, especially when compared to Jalen Brunson’s own reputation for crafty play. The conversation also digs into w...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into a wild New York sports split, with the Knicks forcing everyone to rethink their championship ceiling while the Mets spiral into frustration. Tiki’s old “no chance” Knicks take gets revisited as the conversation turns to playoff paths, title legitimacy, and why fans should never apologize for wanting the easiest road. The Mets side is much darker, as Carlos Men...

Becky Hammon’s old Jalen Brunson take is back in the spotlight, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into whether her criticism still holds up now that Brunson has pushed the Knicks to a new level. The conversation turns into a bigger debate about size, stars, championship standards, and why Knicks fans are not letting this one go. The episode also runs through the New York sports stories getting...

Evan and Tiki marvel at the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals after decades of struggle, praising Jalen Brunson's leadership. They dissect Reggie Miller's commentary, critique political sports blunders by Kathy Hochul, and explore upcoming summer movies like Toy Story 5. 01:50 - Reggie Miller's Knicks Comments 06:38 - Tommy Lugauer's Knicks Rant 10:26 - Dopey Yankees Trade Proposal 17:54 - P...

The Knicks are forcing everyone to take them seriously, even longtime skeptics like Reggie Miller. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to Miller suggesting the Knicks could win it all, while breaking down why New York may still enter the Finals as an underdog despite its dominant run. The conversation dives into how the Knicks have earned national respect, the turning point after a brutal loss to A...

The Knicks may be dominating the city, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber use Cinco De Luncho to spotlight the New York sports stories getting buried underneath all that Finals fever. From the Mets’ continued frustration under Carlos Mendoza to questions about David Stearns’ future decisions, the guys dig into why the embarrassment around the team feels bigger than just another bad loss. They also h...

Becky Hammon’s long running critique of Jalen Brunson takes center stage as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit how her comments evolved from questioning whether Brunson was “that dude” to arguing that smaller stars do not win championships as the lead player. With the Knicks reaching the NBA Finals, the debate becomes less about one old take and more about whether Brunson can finally force criti...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber close out the conversation with the Knicks on the doorstep of the Finals while Mets frustration keeps crashing into the excitement. The guys touch on the strange nature of hockey playoff runs, the Islanders comparison that suddenly looks less ridiculous, and the many ways New York fans are juggling hope and aggravation at the same time. The Mets talk stays heated as ca...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber turn their attention to the Mets, where another ugly loss raises serious questions about Carlos Mendoza’s control of the team. After Mendoza admits that his words are not making a difference, the conversation shifts to whether the manager has run out of answers. The frustration boils over after David Peterson fails to back up home plate, a mistake Ron Darling says refl...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit Tiki’s April declaration that the Knicks had “no chance” to win a championship, a take that looks a lot different now with the team proving it belongs. The guys unpack why that doubt felt reasonable at the time, how the Knicks flipped the switch, and why regular season concerns can disappear fast once the playoffs begin. They also debate the value of an easier...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit one of the Knicks’ biggest offseason questions: whether moving on from Tom Thibodeau was the right call. With Mike Brown leading the team to the NBA Finals, Evan argues the Knicks’ process has been validated, while Tiki pushes back that the full story is not finished yet. The debate gets heated as they compare coaching impact in basketball and baseball, questio...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber push back on the idea that the Knicks should be viewed as some massive underdog story if they reach the NBA Finals. A caller brings up the 1969 Mets comparison, but Evan and Tiki argue this Knicks team has not stumbled into this moment. They have earned it by playing the best basketball of the postseason. The discussion centers on why Oklahoma City may deserve to be fa...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into the one matchup issue that could drive Knicks fans crazy in a potential NBA Finals showdown with Oklahoma City: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls. SGA’s free throw hunting becomes the center of the debate as they compare his whistle to Jalen Brunson’s and ask why one star gets to the line so much more than the other. The conversation turns into a...

The hosts break down the viral weekend drama surrounding New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart introducing Donald Trump at a rally, and teammate Abdul Carter’s subsequent social media response. They debate whether political differences actually disrupt an NFL locker room and call out the massive overreaction from both fans and the media.

The guys are absolutely blown away by the New York Knicks' historic, utterly dominant sweep to secure a spot in the NBA Finals. After 25 years of franchise struggles, this squad is playing some of the most dominant basketball in NBA history and sits just four wins away from a championship.

This is the one year sin the making, the one where the Knicks are headed to The NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down why this run feels both surreal and undeniable. After years of frustration for Knicks fans, this team has turned into a postseason force with relentless energy, dominant closeout performances, and a level of belief that keeps growing with every win. Evan and Tiki dive into t...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Knicks storming into the NBA Finals and what this run means for fans who endured decades of frustration, false hope, and brutal basketball. The conversation captures both the joy of the moment and the pressure that comes with realizing this may be the franchise’s best chance to win a championship. The guys rip into James Harden and Kenny Atkinson for their...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to a Knicks playoff run that has felt almost shockingly stress free, comparing it to some of the most dominant championship pushes in New York sports history. From the 1986 Giants to the late nineties Yankees, the question becomes whether this Knicks team is giving fans something even better than drama: total control. The conversation also digs into Mike Brown’s...