Evan & Tiki

Evan & Tiki brings balance, brains and edge to New York sports talk. Evan Roberts’ fan-first intensity pairs with Tiki Barber’s perspective from inside the game to create debate that’s informed, passionate and rarely predictable. Whether it’s Giants and Jets analysis, Yankees and Mets arguments, or Knicks, Nets and league-wide storylines, the conversation goes deeper than hot takes. Throw in Shaun Morash, who stirs the pot with unfiltered opinions and the raw pulse of the fanbase, and you have Evan & Tiki, a show where New York sports get talked through — not talked over.

Evan & Tiki is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Evan & Tiki, a sports show with 500 episodes published.

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  Yankees’ Wild Card Celebration Goes Way Too Far

  Oct 1, 202610 min

  The Yankees advanced, but did they really accomplish enough to justify another champagne-soaked clubhouse celebration? Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate whether winning a best-of-three Wild Card series deserves a full party when the Division Series begins just days later. The conversation then turns to the White Sox and Guardians, whose playoff matchup sparks memories of Major League and the fictional postseason showdown from the iconic movie. Charlie Sheen, Pedro Cerrano, Willie Mays Hayes and Jake Taylor enter the conversation as the crew imagines Cleveland leaning all the way into the nostalgia.

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  Sonny Gray’s Three Words Expose Red Sox Dysfunction

  Oct 1, 202616 min

  Chad Tracy’s decision to pull Sonny Gray after just 70 pitches sends the Red Sox into chaos. Gray had allowed only one run, yet Boston went to a struggling bullpen and watched the Yankees immediately take advantage. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash rip the move and question whether Tracy has already lost his clubhouse. Gray makes his frustration impossible to ignore, saying he wanted to live or die with the moment before delivering an ominous “I don’t know” when asked about returning to Boston. Wilson Contreras also appears unhappy with the organization’s reliance on analytics. Plus, the crew dives into the suspicious substance spotted on Gray’s neck and wonders how neither the Yankees nor the umpires caught it during the game.

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  Yankees Destroy Boston With a Ruthless New Identity

  Oct 1, 202611 min

  The Yankees crushed Boston by playing the exact brand of October baseball fans have been demanding for years. They mixed timely contact, aggressive baserunning, hustle and small ball with dominant pitching, while the Red Sox made costly mistakes and repeatedly overmanaged their starters. Max Fried battled through shaky command to deliver six strong innings, and young players like Spencer Jones and Luis Garcia Jr. injected speed, energy and confidence into the lineup. Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash point to the Yankees’ newfound killer instinct and pitching depth as the biggest reasons this team feels different. Now Aaron Boone faces a fascinating decision with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón both in the mix to start Game 1.

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  Aaron Boone’s Volpe Decision Sparks a Postseason Debate

  Sep 30, 20269 min

  NBC’s Yankees-Red Sox broadcast earns strong praise for using analysts who actually know both teams. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why Joe Girardi and Lou Merloni added valuable detail, why national broadcasts often frustrate local fans, and why this formula may be the best alternative when Michael Kay and the YES crew are unavailable. The Yankees’ in-game decisions also come under the microscope, including whether Anthony Volpe should have bunted with a one-run lead and Cam Schlittler dominating. Evan and Tiki highlight two successful Yankees challenges that helped manage Schlittler’s pitch count and create a scoring opportunity. Tiki also explains why moving Arvell Reese to the edge too quickly could hurt his development with the Giants.

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  Yankees Fans Get Blasted Over Cam Schlittler Scare

  Sep 30, 202616 min

  Yankees fans got crushed for booing when pitching coach Matt Blake visited Cam Schlittler, but Evan Roberts comes to their defense. He explains why the emotional playoff atmosphere, limited sightlines and fear of Schlittler being removed made the reaction understandable, while pushing back on the idea that the crowd simply didn’t know baseball. The conversation shifts to just how quickly the Yankees have moved from the Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole era toward a young core led by Schlittler and Ben Rice. Evan, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash credit Brian Cashman for building that group without a painful transition, revisit the Michael King trade, and explain why Boston already has plenty of reason to despise the Yankees’ newest young stars.

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