Evan & Tiki

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Giants Need Dart Healthy and Defense to Deliver Aug 21, 2026

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Jaxson Dart has one major assignment against Miami: play well and stay out of the blue medical tent. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber explain why another injury scare would ignite questions about Dart’s durability, playing style, and whether the Giants can count on him for a full season. Evan even unveils a new nickname tied to Dart’s repeated trips to the tent. Tiki also lays out what he needs to see from the Giants defense, especially against the run and in the secondary. Plus, the conversation turns back to Aaron Glenn’s Jets future and what kind of season could put his job in real danger.

Evan Roberts Admits He Stole “Head to Bed” Aug 21, 2026

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The Yankees bullpen is becoming a real strength, and Evan Roberts finally admits he wasn’t the first to come up with the “Head to Bed” nickname. Even without their top late-inning arms available, the Yankees still finished off Baltimore behind strong work from Gerrit Cole and Ryan Yarbrough. Then things take a sharp turn on National Men’s Grooming Day. Jaxson Dart’s training camp mustache leads Evan and Tiki Barber into a full ranking of the coolest facial hair styles, from goatees and mutton chops to the Fitzpatrick beard and handlebar mustache.

Brian Costello Puts Jets Ceiling at Seven Wins Aug 21, 2026

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Brian Costello joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber from Pittsburgh and delivers a sobering outlook for the Jets, putting their ceiling at seven wins while explaining why Aaron Glenn still deserves the full season to prove he can make the team competitive. Costello also breaks down Cade Klubnik’s strong push for the backup quarterback job, growing concern around Kenyan Sadiq’s limited practice work, and the changes Glenn is making to the Jets defense. The biggest goal is simple: avoid another embarrassing season and show meaningful progress from September through December.

WFAN-on-WFAN Crime Rocks Evan Roberts Aug 21, 2026

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WFAN-on-WFAN crime takes over as Evan Roberts discovers his “Head to Bed” nickname for the Yankees bullpen may have been stolen by his own coworkers. After hearing Emmanuel Berbari use the phrase with Craig Carton without giving Evan credit, Evan launches a full investigation into who actually created it and demands recognition for one of his proudest inventions. The accusations only grow after a caller claims Jake from Jomboy has been using “Head to Bed” for months, creating another twist in the ownership battle. Evan also revisits another alleged case of WFAN idea theft involving Michael Kay’s “offensive orgy” line as the station’s plagiarism accusations pile up.

Abdul Carter’s GOAT Dream Comes With Crushing Pressure Aug 21, 2026

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Abdul Carter says he wants to become the greatest of all time, but invoking Lawrence Taylor immediately puts enormous pressure on the young Giants defender. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber love the confidence, yet make clear that becoming LT requires dominance on both the tape and the stat sheet. Carter showed flashes as a rookie, but now the expectations are impossible to ignore. The conversation also turns to Jaxson Dart’s physical playing style and why Jameis Winston gives the Giants one of the NFL’s best backup quarterback situations. Plus, Evan and Tiki weigh the Giants-Dolphins practice fights and whether that training-camp aggression is actually a good sign.

Yankees Cannot Send Spencer Jones Back Down Aug 21, 2026

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Pete Alonso’s Hall of Fame future sparks a fascinating Mets debate, as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber wonder whether enough success in Baltimore could eventually make Alonso more closely associated with the Orioles than the Mets. Evan argues that reaching 500 home runs would likely be necessary to put Alonso on a Cooperstown path, with postseason success potentially influencing which team defines his legacy. The Yankees also face a looming roster crunch with Cody Bellinger nearing a return, and Evan insists Spencer Jones cannot be the player sent down after his recent surge. They also discuss Anthony Volpe’s move to second base, the possibility of catching Aaron Judge on a minor-league rehab assignment, and Evan’s mission to land the Howie Rose retirement-day Mets giveaway.

Evan Still Doesn’t Believe the Yankees Can Catch Tampa Aug 21, 2026

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The Yankees have won four straight and cut Tampa Bay’s AL East lead to four games, forcing Tiki Barber to reverse his earlier declaration that the division race was over. Evan Roberts isn’t convinced, arguing that the Yankees’ lengthy stretch without Aaron Judge still shows a team only slightly above .500 despite the recent surge. They debate whether Cody Bellinger’s return, improved offense from Elliott Ramos and Luis Garcia, and dominant pitching can change the race. Gerrit Cole’s latest gem also sparks a bigger argument, with Evan making the case that Cole has actually been a better Yankee than CC Sabathia, even if CC remains the more beloved figure.

Mets Are 11-4 Last 15 Games | 'High Hopes' Aug 21, 2026

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The Mets have now won 4 of their last 5 series. Most recently beating the San Diego Padres at home. Is something magical happening in Queens? 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

Hour 1: Pete Alonso Controversy Exposes MLB’s Replay Problem Aug 20, 2026

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The Yankees escaped Baltimore with a 5-3 win, but Pete Alonso’s controversial foul ball became the defining moment. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber agree the Yankees caught a massive break, while also giving them credit for capitalizing with clutch offense and strong bullpen work after the call. The bigger issue is MLB’s replay system and why baseball still lacks the technology to definitively rule on towering fair-or-foul home runs. George Lombard Jr continues to make an immediate impact with his bat, speed and defense, fueling a debate over just how high his ceiling could be. Evan and Tiki also push back on the sudden criticism surrounding Giants running back Tyrone Tracy.

Hour 2: Aaron Glenn Admits His Jets Coaching Staff Failed Aug 20, 2026

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Aaron Glenn is owning the mistakes that helped derail his first season with the Jets, including choosing the wrong coaching staff and wasting energy battling the New York media. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate whether Glenn’s self-reflection is a promising sign or whether the bigger problem remains his quarterback decisions, with Geno Smith now carrying enormous weight in Year 2. The Giants spark plenty of heat too, as Evan defends his “Big Blue Tent” nickname for Jaxson Dart while Giants fans push back. The conversation turns to whether this could be the Giants’ best roster since 2011, the crowded running back and receiver battles, and Odell Beckham Jr.’s chances of sticking. Plus, George Lombard Jr.’s ceiling fuels a Yankees prospect debate that leads straight into Derek Jeter, Jose Reyes, and the danger of putting superstar expectations on young players.

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