Evan & Tiki

Team USA failed to rise to the moment against Belgium, leaving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber frustrated by the lack of aggression, defensive mistakes, and inability to match the intensity of a superior opponent. They also question whether American fans truly feel the same emotional investment in international soccer that they do with their favorite local teams. The conversation then shifts to renew...

Mets lose the first two of a four game series in Atlanta. Thankfully, the season is more than half way over. 2027 can't come soon enough, unless there's a lockout of course! P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠ https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRi...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a wild sports controversy as Team USA gets new life after Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension is put on hold. The guys debate whether government involvement in sports crossed a line, why the soccer world is furious, and why American fans may see the entire situation very differently. The show also turns to growing concern around the Yankees, from Carlos Rod...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into the controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to suspend Flo Balogun’s red card ban, making him eligible for Team USA’s massive World Cup matchup against Belgium. The conversation explores whether government involvement in sports rulings feels justified when it helps your team, or deeply uncomfortable when viewed from the outside. The guys break down the VAR pr...

The Yankees take center stage as Evan and Tiki break down a team suddenly leaking from every direction. With Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton out, Carlos Rodon injured, the rotation looking vulnerable, and Aaron Boone facing growing criticism, the guys debate how much panic is fair and why the upcoming Rays series could shape the American League East race.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the idea that the Mets have to trade Francisco Lindor, pushing back on whether that framing makes sense while weighing what kind of deal would actually be worth considering. The conversation also digs into Juan Soto, Steve Cohen, Lindor’s leadership, and why any trade talk needs to start with making the Mets better. The hour also covers the Yankees’ issues up...

he Yankees face one of their biggest series of the season against the Rays, and Evan Roberts & Tiki Barber explain why the AL East race could be decided before the All-Star break. Plus, Team USA takes center stage in the World Cup, the Knicks officially replace Mitchell Robinson with Andre Drummond, and the guys dive into soccer rules, Francisco Lindor trade rumors, and one hilarious debate about...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the Knicks replacing Mitchell Robinson with Andre Drummond, breaking down what Drummond can still provide and what New York loses without Mitch’s elite defensive presence. The conversation also revisits Robinson’s emotional explanation of how he injured his hand and why the story became a footnote once the Knicks kept winning.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a packed New York sports night, led by a critical Yankees series against Tampa Bay that could reshape the AL East race. With the Yankees struggling to find consistency and the Rays holding key tiebreaker leverage, the conversation centers on why this matchup feels bigger than just another July series. The guys also bounce through Mets chaos, Nets Summer Leagu...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into a loaded sports night led by the United States matchup with Belgium, with Alex stepping in to break down the biggest keys for an American win. The conversation covers how the US should attack Belgium, why the goalkeeper matchup matters, and why this version of the national team feels different. The guys also revisit a hilarious Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce n...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the idea that the Mets have to trade Francisco Lindor, questioning whether the team should even think that way unless the return clearly makes them better. They break down Lindor’s contract, his leadership, his fit with Juan Soto, and why Steve Cohen’s comments may have reopened an unnecessary conversation. The discussion also turns to the Yankees and their gl...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dive into the growing frustration around the Yankees, Aaron Boone’s future, and whether his legacy in the Bronx will be defined more by regular season success or postseason disappointment. The conversation centers on sloppy defense, June swoons, lineup concerns, and the feeling that the Yankees may eventually need a very different voice in the dugout. They also debate...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber turn their attention to a Yankees team that suddenly looks vulnerable in all the wrong places. What was once the club’s biggest strength, the starting rotation, now feels shaky with Carlos Rodon hurt, Gerrit Cole still working back, Max Fried not fully settled, and depth arms being exposed. The guys debate whether the Yankees should have been more aggressive in pursuin...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber keep digging into the Team USA red card controversy, with callers weighing in on whether Flo Balogun deserved to be punished and why the VAR process created so much confusion. The conversation shifts into a broader look at what American fans struggle to accept about soccer, from subjective card decisions to the mystery of stoppage time. The guys explain the difference...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber continue the Team USA red card debate by asking how American fans would react if a president or government official stepped into a major sports controversy at home. From Jeffrey Maier to the Saints Rams pass interference miss, Roger Clemens throwing the bat, Armando Galarraga’s lost perfect game, and Patrick Ewing’s Knicks suspension, the conversation turns into a wild...

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to suspend Flo Balogun’s red card ban, clearing him to play for Team USA against Belgium. The debate centers on whether this was a rare case of justice being served, or a strange example of political influence entering the sports world. The conversation dives into the VAR process, why the original red card was so d...

Is the heat turning up on Aaron Boone? Evan and Morash give their take on just how much at risk Boone is to lose his job. Plus, Craig and Chris sound off on the team seemingly hitting rock bottom, Morash is officially hitting the panic button on the season, and Tommy Lugauer says the team's wave of injuries has seemingly caught up to them.

Steve Cohen did an extensive interview with the New York Post, and our hosts have A LOT of questions after listening to the owner speak. Boomer and Gio wonder how Cohen could feel concerned about the state of the farm system given the team's investment in that area, while Evan and Morash wrap their heads around the Francisco Lindor/Juan Soto drama that, according to Cohen, is confined to last year...

The longest-tenured Knick is no more, as Mitchell Robinson has signed with the hated Celtics on a three-year deal. Boomer and Gio sound off on the reality that Mitch was likely never coming back, while Evan Roberts says the move is nothing more than James Dolan's refusal to go into the second apron. Plus, Shaun Morash's instant reaction to the Mitch news, which broke while he was on the air, and B...

Steve Cohen spoke public about the Mets for the first time since April. Evan breaks down his answers and comments as we all rip our hair out of our head. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠ https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Shaun is in for Tiki as Evan Roberts takes the temperature of New York baseball, with the Yankees in a seven game skid and fans debating whether Aaron Boone’s clock is getting dangerously close to midnight. The hour captures the panic, frustration, and fair questions around Boone, Brian Cashman, Cody Bellinger, Ben Rice, and a bullpen that keeps putting the Yankees in trouble. The Mets conversatio...

Shaun is in for Tiki as Evan Roberts breaks down why Mitchell Robinson is no longer a Knick, arguing that the decision comes back to James Dolan and the second apron. The conversation digs into whether Dolan should have written the check, how much Mitch truly meant to the Knicks, and why fans can still appreciate him even after he lands with the Celtics. The hour also looks around the NBA as the C...

A controversial Team USA red card sparks a hilarious and honest look at soccer through the eyes of casual American fans. From VAR confusion to playing a man down, the conversation captures the excitement, frustration, and disbelief that came with a wild World Cup moment. The discussion expands into whether soccer can truly win over more American fans, how officiating mistakes shape sports history,...

FULL SHOW: Evan and Shaun break down the Yankees seven-game losing streak and wonder if Aaron Boone is on the hot seat. Plus, Steve Cohen addresses the alleged drama between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, Mitchell Robinson joining the Celtics, and much more.

Evan Roberts & Shaun Morash discusses the mounting pressure on Aaron Boone as the Yankees struggle, arguing that fans are justified in questioning the manager's future. He also evaluates potential free-agency destinations for LeBron James and explores the cultural impact of athlete names. 01:54 - Aaron Boone Hot Seat 07:14 - Aaron Hernandez Name Debate 11:25 - Cultural Impact of Names 14:54 - LeBr...