Podcasts about Tiki

Craig Carton believes the Giants suffered a setback as Todd Monken accepted the Browns head coach job over Giants offensive coordinator. Plus, Boomer and Gio on who the best fit to help develop Jaxson Dart would be (25:43); Evan & Tiki react to a report that former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand is in play with the Giants (36:10); Tiki also gives his top five candidates for OC (53:56); Craig and C-Mac debate whether the Giants or Jets have the brighter future (1:14:05)

Craig Carton believes the Giants suffered a setback as Todd Monken accepted the Browns head coach job over Giants offensive coordinator. Plus, Boomer and Gio on who the best fit to help develop Jaxson Dart would be (25:43); Evan & Tiki react to a report that former Jets OC Tanner Engstrand is in play with the Giants (36:10); Tiki also gives his top five candidates for OC (53:56); Craig and C-Mac debate whether the Giants or Jets have the brighter future (1:14:05)

Matthew Schaefer called in to Boomer and Gio after his Islanders finished off a season sweep of Boomer's Rangers, while Team USA legend Mike Eruzione also joined the show. Plus, SNY's Connor Hughes gave Evan and Tiki the latest on the Jets quest to fill their coaching staff, and Ian Begley provided the Giannis trade intel.

Matthew Schaefer called in to Boomer and Gio after his Islanders finished off a season sweep of Boomer's Rangers, while Team USA legend Mike Eruzione also joined the show. Plus, SNY's Connor Hughes gave Evan and Tiki the latest on the Jets quest to fill their coaching staff, and Ian Begley provided the Giannis trade intel.

Evan wakes up furious at the two people he works with, and it starts with a simple point: the New York Islanders swept the New York Rangers and Evan wants full credit, no asterisks. Shaun tries to wave it off with “the Rangers quit,” which turns into an all-out fight about what “counts,” rivalry pride, and whether Ranger fans are ducking the embarrassment after the Garden got loud for Islanders fans at Madison Square Garden and UBS Arena. Then Tiki Barber lights the fuse on a totally different argument: could Kirk Cousins actually make sense for the New York Jets, not just as a stopgap starter but as a future “player-coach” type who helps shape the offense? The crew debates the age factor, the directionless feel of the Jets, and whether this is a “bottom out” year or a “build something” year, with names flying everywhere from Atlanta Falcons money mechanics to Frank Reich, Aaron Glenn, Malik Willis, and J. J. McCarthy. Plus, the phones go crazy: Islanders fans demand Shaun “own it,” Rangers fans double down on the apathy defense, and the hour ends with more fuel added to the fire, including Matthew Schaefer “king of New York” talk, Chris Drury trust issues, and a surprise moment where James Dolan somehow enters the chat.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on a dramatic finish to the Champions League league phase and discuss ideas for changing the format. Plus unintended pub and film names returns, as does Clash of the Commentators along with the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:00 John's fall from grace 06:50 5 Live commentaries coming up 12:50 Champions League reflections 17:45 Does the format need changing? 21:00 Unintended pub and film names 31:50 Harry Maguire for England? 35:45 Clash of the Commentators 47:15 Great Glossary of Football Commentary5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Leeds v Arsenal, Sat 1500 Brighton v Everton on Sports Extram Sat 1730 Chelsea v West Ham, Sun 1400 Man Utd v Fulham , Sun 1400 Aston Villa v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Forest v Palace on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Tottenham v Man City.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE Agricultural challenge, Back to square one, Bosman, Bullet header, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap, False nine, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Target man, Tiki-taka, Towering header, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep.DIVISION TWO Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Needed no second invitation, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in, We've got a cup tie on our hands.UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

The Giannis trade chatter keeps building, and this segment hits it from every angle. It starts with Robin Lopez saying Giannis “fits” best with the Miami Heat, which immediately sets off the pushback. Do the Heat really want it more, or is that just Pat Riley mythology? From there, Evan and Tiki reveal they made Giannis trade predictions months ago and decide to keep them sealed until a deal actually happens. Calls pour in and quickly turn the conversation to the Knicks' real problem: if you're trading for Giannis, what exactly is “the core” you're trying to protect? Jalen Brunson is the obvious untouchable, but everything else gets debated, including Josh Hart's impact on the locker room and how many key pieces you realistically have to give up. Then it becomes the biggest question of all: can Giannis handle New York? The guys break down his famous “failure” press conference moment and argue that the explanation might play in Milwaukee, but it will not fly here. In New York, if you gut the roster for a superstar, the expectation becomes simple: win a championship, or it's a failure.

Evan and Tiki react to Brian Cashman's media session and the line that set Yankee fans off: the idea the Yankees are not “running it back.” Is he right, just terrible at saying it, or both? The guys debate whether last year's trade deadline basically was the Yankees' offseason, what's still missing without a true Soto replacement, and how the team should handle Anthony Volpe's rehab and role when he returns. Then the calls roll in, from prospect trade debates and “go get a bat” arguments, to a Mets tangent on Eugenio Suárez vs. giving Mark Vientos one last runway. Hour wraps with Knicks trade chatter and Mikal Bridges' brutally honest “entitlement” quote as Giannis rumors hang in the background. Time Codes 00:00 — Cashman meets the media, Yankees fans immediately annoyed 01:18 — “Just say it's similar” vs Cashman over-explaining why they're different 02:23 — The blunt truth: “They added ONE player” and it feels like the same roster 04:41 — Bigger issue: 15 years, one World Series run, and no Soto replacement 05:15 — Tiki's counter: Cashman is right, just said it in the worst way 05:55 — The trade deadline as the real “offseason” and why that's actually unique 07:03 — AL East framing: Blue Jays, Red Sox, and why “track record” matters 10:40 — “Leave no doubt” offseason vs Yankees budgeting, Dodgers standards, and choices 16:24 — Volpe update: “110%” and “deploy properly” sounds like a role change 18:49 — Call: Yankee fan talks trades, Dominguez and Spencer Jones, and patience 24:30 — Call: Mets tangent, Kyle Tucker opt-out mechanics and the Suárez debate 26:12 — Mark Vientos “final stand” season and why a one-year vet could block him 28:05 — Call: Paul Skenes trade fantasy, prospect “forbidden fruit,” and control years 31:17 — The “pied-à-terre” detour and why it turns into a comedy bit 35:42 — Call: Yankees flexibility, then Knicks trade anxiety after a win 40:14 — Mikal Bridges' “entitlement” quote, being coachable, and trade-rumor pressure 43:16 — Giannis reality check: if it happens, Bridges is likely in the deal

Evan and Tiki start Hour 2 with a stat that confirms what everyone's been feeling: the NFL playoffs have been called way looser, with penalties, false starts, and especially holding dropping hard compared to the regular season. They debate whether it's better teams, better discipline, or a league-wide “let them play” emphasis, plus the one-off moments that still ruin it for everyone. From there, the show pivots back to New York, starting with calls on the Yankees and the bigger question of what fans even expected this offseason. The conversation turns into a Monday morning quarterback exercise, including the idea that the one move that could have changed everything was adding a true lockdown bullpen arm. They also hit the ongoing concern: too many “ifs” across the roster, and whether the bullpen is the biggest risk heading into 2026. Then the hour goes full New York chaos: a date-night detour about Rascal Flatts, a quick Mets roster chemistry question, and a deep dive into the real Giannis conversation, not just “can he play,” but can he handle New York. The guys replay Giannis' famous “failure” press conference exchange and ask the only question that matters if he becomes a Knick: will that mindset survive a brutal city after a playoff loss? Calls roll in on what “the core” even means, which players are truly untouchable, and whether New York fans will ever accept anything but championship or bust.

A listener drops an all time Minnesota classic: Vikings fans swear the Giants “cheated” in the 2000 NFC Championship by tapping into on field communications and knowing every play. The guys react in real time, pull up the old accusation, and then immediately do the obvious thing that ruins the conspiracy. They replay how that 41-0 game actually unfolded, how fast it became a bloodbath, and why “they stole our signals” sounds a lot like what people say when they cannot accept a historic beatdown. Tiki, who was on the team, shuts it down flat and explains why something like that would not stay secret in an NFL locker room. From there, the show pivots right back into New York pain with Jets calls. A fan admits it is getting harder and harder to defend the current direction, but also makes the point that firing coaches nonstop does not magically make the job more appealing. The guys break down the ugly truth: for the Jets, trust is only earned one way, winning, and everything else is just noise.

Is there actual tension brewing between Bo Nix and Sean Payton, or is it just a miscommunication blown up into a storyline? The guys react to the “verbal spat” vibes, Payton joking about Nix's medical history, and why that kind of honesty might play with fans but can rub a quarterback the wrong way. Then the conversation turns into pure Jets desperation logic. If there's even a whiff of a QB being unhappy somewhere, Jets fans start drawing up trades on a napkin. Would you take a swing on Bo Nix if the price was somehow reasonable, or is Tiki right that it's pointless without the coach and infrastructure that made him succeed in the first place? The crew debates the fantasy vs. reality, the “we've got nothing to lose” mindset, and why a Denver breakup doesn't automatically mean a New York solution. And then the Knicks get the kind of outside help that changes a season. A new report adds real uncertainty to Jayson Tatum's return outlook, which could swing the East race and reshape what a Celtics matchup looks like in the spring.

Evan and Tiki kick off with the numbers behind what it feels like everyone has noticed: the NFL playoffs have been called looser, with penalties way down and offensive holding dropping dramatically. They debate whether it's simply better, cleaner teams or a deliberate “let them play” postseason emphasis, plus the rare moments when the whistle suddenly tightens and drives everyone crazy. Then it shifts back to New York sports expectations. A Yankees caller argues that being better on Opening Day actually matters and that Cashman can always patch holes at the deadline. That leads to a bigger discussion about how low the bar has gotten for Yankees fans, what upgrade they actually wanted, and why the bullpen still feels like the shakiest part of the 2026 picture. Finally, the Knicks conversation turns into a full-on Giannis reality check. The guys replay his famous “is this season a failure?” press conference exchange and ask the only question that matters if he lands in New York: can that mindset survive the Knicks' championship-or-bust pressure, the media, and the fan base after a playoff loss.

Evan and Tiki dive into the idea of “forbidden fruit” trades and what it would actually take for Yankees fans to part with elite young talent in a true blockbuster scenario. The conversation shifts to roster flexibility, prospects earning real opportunities, and why patience still matters more than panic. From there, the focus moves to the Knicks, where recent wins clash with ongoing trade rumors. The guys break down why Mikal Bridges still divides the fan base, how his own comments about coachability and entitlement stood out, and why any serious pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo would almost certainly have to include Bridges. A classic Evan and Tiki segment that blends big swings, reality checks, and a few entertaining detours along the way.

Brian Cashman's update on Anthony Volpe stands out when he says the shortstop will return at “110%” and be “deployed properly.” Evan and Tiki break down what that wording really means, why it could signal a change in how Volpe is handled, and whether the Yankees are finally moving away from force feeding him everyday reps. The discussion spills into roster flexibility, prospect patience, and a few classic Yankees fan trade fantasies.

Brian Cashman met the media and managed to do the one thing Yankee fans knew was coming but still weren't ready for. He pushed back on the idea that the Yankees are “running the same team back,” and in the process somehow made everyone even angrier. Evan and Tiki break down what Cashman meant versus how he said it, why Gerrit Cole's return is both obvious and not enough, and how the front office keeps leaning on last year's trade deadline as proof this team is different. The guys debate whether the Yankees actually improved, or just reframed the same roster with better PR, why the “growing pains” comment made no sense, and how losing Juan Soto still hangs over everything. Is Cashman technically right but emotionally tone deaf, or is this just another case of Yankees fans being sold the same story with new wording? Plus, a deeper look at roster flexibility, young players like Jason Dominguez and Spencer Jones, and why this franchise still refuses to leave “no doubt” heading into Opening Day. Featuring discussion of the New York Yankees, Brian Cashman, Gerrit Cole, Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, and how this all stacks up against division rivals like the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox.

Hour 2 opens with the debut of “Tiki's Top 5,” as Tiki lays out his preferred Giants offensive coordinator candidates after Todd Monken comes off the board. Matt Nagy sits at the top of the conversation thanks to the Andy Reid connection and play-calling experience, with other names like Kliff Kingsbury, Dave Ragone, Davis Webb, and a young riser in Declan Doyle getting a look. The big theme: Giants fans are ready to trust John Harbaugh no matter what, but the OC choice matters for Jaxson Dart and the direction of the offense. Then the show pivots back to the Jets, who reportedly hire a new defensive coordinator (Brian Duker) after a virtual interview just hours earlier. The guys react to what it says about the organization, how it essentially makes Aaron Glenn the real defensive boss while also trying to survive as head coach, and why Jets fans are spiraling into full-on “Woody meddling” paranoia. From there it turns into a true sports buffet: Giannis trade buzz heats up with Knicks fans debating whether the best move is waiting for the offseason leverage, while the crew rips into the Hall of Fame process after Bill Belichick is not first ballot and Bill Polian claims he is not 100% sure who he voted for. Plus, a classic WFAN flashback featuring Steve Summers going at the lone writer who did not vote for Jacob deGrom, and a hilarious detour into Charlie Weis Jr, Jaxson Dart, and an accidental Mark Wahlberg conspiracy.

Jets fans hit a new low, so Evan turns to Tiki Barber for the one thing the fanbase is desperate for: an actual path forward. Tiki lays out a realistic short-term blueprint, starting with finding a competent, slightly “down on his luck” offensive mind, then using the Jets' cap flexibility to take a swing at a real QB plan that doesn't feel like another doomed lottery ticket. That leads straight into the Malik Willis idea, why he's viewed differently than Justin Fields, and why a Bridgewater-plus-Willis approach could at least make the offense functional and watchable. From there, the calls light up with the real issue hovering over everything: Jon Gruden. Is he even hirable? Do the Jets need a “CEO coach” to fix the entire operation? And if the Jets are already sniffing around Gruden, does that mean ownership is setting the table for the inevitable move next year? The segment wraps with a brutally honest look at the Jets' league-wide reputation, the fear that top quarterbacks simply won't choose New York, and the uncomfortable reality that “hope” might now mean rooting for the No. 1 pick and praying the next coach can finally change the culture.

With Todd Monken officially off the board, Tiki drops a fresh “Top 5” list of preferred Giants offensive coordinator candidates, ranging from familiar names like Matt Nagy and Kliff Kingsbury to intriguing newer options tied to successful coaching trees. The conversation hits what the Giants job actually offers, why play-calling matters, and why the safest endorsement might simply be “whoever John Harbaugh picks.” Then the show gets sideswiped by breaking Jets news that somehow feels even more Jets than usual: New York hires Brian Duker as defensive coordinator after a virtual interview just 21 hours earlier, with the clear implication that Aaron Glenn is essentially taking over the defense himself. The reaction is immediate, equal parts disbelief and dread, as callers torch Woody Johnson, question how any of this qualifies as a plan, and argue the only person who could survive this level of dysfunction is a full power “CEO coach” like Jon Gruden. The segment closes with the larger fear hovering over everything: the Jets' reputation is so bad that even elite quarterback prospects may steer clear, which turns “hope” into something darker, rooting for the No. 1 pick and praying the next coaching hire finally resets the franchise.

Pure Browns dysfunction after Jim Schwartz reportedly tells Cleveland he wants out, creating a ridiculous scenario where candidates were told “you have to keep the DC,” only for the team to hire Todd Monken and suddenly the DC doesn't even want to stay. Evan and Tiki rip the process as another example of an organization tripping over itself, and Evan admits it almost makes Jets fans feel a tiny bit better knowing there's another franchise living in the same mess. From there, the conversation spirals into a broader takedown of how “bad organizations stay bad,” plus a quick rant on how meaningless the Pro Bowl has become, before Evan unveils his Top 5 most likely Jets head coaches for Week 1 of 2027, headlined by the nuclear prediction everyone is bracing for: Jon Gruden. Then the show pivots hard into Yankees frustration after Joe Sherman's rant goes viral and Sean fires back, calling out the “old guard” of baseball writers and the idea that fans with microphones are supposed to apologize for criticizing the team's spending. The anger keeps rolling when a lifelong Yankees fan calls in and says she's finally refusing her season tickets after three decades, forcing the crew to walk the tightrope between “the offseason hasn't impressed” and “this team is still a postseason lock if the core is healthy.”

A new Giants OC curveball hits when Art Stapleton floats Tanner Engstrom as a legitimate candidate after his Jets exit, citing his coaching ties and the idea that he may have been doomed by the Jets' quarterback situation. Evan and Tiki debate whether a fresh start with Jaxson Dart could unlock something different, even if Engstrom's first run as a coordinator didn't exactly inspire confidence. It quickly turns into a bigger point about trusting John Harbaugh, and the hilarious reality that Engstrom becoming competent in New York would only add another chapter to the “Jets ruin everyone” narrative. Then the show takes a sharp left into the station's internal soap opera as Tommy's group chat presence, late-night takes, and “who stole whose idea” drama becomes its own mini-segment, complete with receipts and a little friendly sabotage speculation. After that, the Mets portion arrives: Freddy Peralta meets the media and gets asked about an extension, and the crew reads between the lines. The instant “I just got here” framing tells the story, he's not eager to talk long-term yet, and it doesn't sound like something that's happening soon from either side. The segment closes with WFAN audio gold, including the rediscovery of the John Heyman blow-up clip and a new Clyde Frazier drop that instantly earns a spot in the rotation.

The guys dig into the uncomfortable question nobody wants to ignore: would Giannis actually survive New York? From his defensive postgame press conferences in Milwaukee to the recent fan booing incident, they explain why that behavior might fly with the Bucks but would explode instantly at Madison Square Garden. Evan and Tiki debate the mercenary reality of New York sports, the brutal expectations that come with it, and why winning immediately would be Giannis' only protection. The conversation then spills into Knicks roster fit, Karl-Anthony Towns trade value, Mike Brown's eyebrow-raising schedule comments, and a spirited Super Bowl breakdown with Seahawks-Patriots predictions from callers.

Aaron Judge is officially revealed as the MLB The Show cover athlete for the second time in his career. The guys run through the full history of the game's cover athletes, react to Judge joining a very short list, and debate whether it means anything at all without another Yankees ring to go with it. Then the show completely veers off the rails with Cinco de Luncho, as Shaun Morash unveils his list of 2026 sports events he already knows he does not care about. Dodgers fatigue, World Baseball Classic arguments, Rangers post Olympic apathy, World Cup rooting rules, and Lindsey Vonn Olympic promos all turn into rapid fire arguments that only escalate as the list goes on. The hour keeps rolling with callers weighing in on Mets clubhouse chemistry, Lindor and Soto leadership dynamics, Idiots With Idioms callbacks, Patriots fans defending their Super Bowl path, and a deeper conversation about Sam Darnold, Seattle's rise, and why so many preseason takes aged poorly. It is a classic Evan and Tiki final hour where baseball, basketball, football, lists, and nonsense all collide at once.

Hour 2 opens with a hard look at the Jets' coaching mess and why firing Aaron Glenn after one year was never going to bring in a top-tier replacement. Evan and Tiki explain how Cleveland's chaotic search reinforces the idea that some NFL jobs have become flat-out undesirable, and why Glenn blowing up his own staff feels both necessary and desperate. Then the conversation pivots to breaking NFL news as the Bills make a surprise move by promoting Joe Brady to head coach. The guys react to Buffalo passing on bigger names, what it means for Brian Daboll's future, and why internal hires sometimes signal fear of losing “the next guy” rather than true conviction. The hour wraps with Super Bowl talk, Tiki breaking down ball security and the Peanut Punch, and a chaotic Posting and Toasting segment that spirals into snow-football arguments, old WFAN tweets resurfacing, and a surprisingly heated debate over one question: is it acceptable for a Jets fan to wear a Sam Darnold jersey during Seahawks week?

The phones take over with everything from Super Bowl skepticism to full-blown life advice. A caller argues the Patriots had one of the easiest paths ever to the Super Bowl, but Evan and Tiki make the point that banners do not come with footnotes. Win the game and history does not care how you got there. Then the conversation takes a hard left into one of the most relatable debates of all. Should you ever meet your heroes? From a heartfelt Sam Darnold encounter story to Evan's painfully awkward run-ins with Carrie Underwood and Kurt Angle, the segment spirals into a hilarious breakdown of why admiration is safer from a distance. The takeaway is simple. Players and celebrities are human, fans are weird, and sometimes the best move is saying nothing at all.

Cinco de Luncho kicks off in full chaos as Shaun Morash takes over and rolls out his list of 2026 sports events he already knows he does not care about. From total Dodgers fatigue to World Baseball Classic apathy, Rangers post Olympic burnout, and a World Cup take that lights the room on fire, the list instantly turns into a loud, hilarious argument about what actually matters and what is just being jammed down everyone's throat. The segment then bleeds into callers, Mets clubhouse leadership debates, Idiots With Idioms callbacks, and Patriots fans pushing back on the “easy path” Super Bowl narrative. It is classic Evan and Tiki madness where lists spiral, egos get bruised, and absolutely nothing stays on the rails.

The AFC Championship turned into a full-on weather event, and Evan and Tiki debate whether that chaos made the game unforgettable or completely unwatchable. They break down how the Patriots benefitted once they had the lead, why the second half felt like 1960s football, and whether weather should ever decide a championship. Plus, the poll that perfectly split the audience, the contrast with a beautifully played NFC title game, and the bigger question looming over the NFL. Did the snow make this game legendary, or did it ruin real football?

Evan, Tiki, and Shaun dive into the complicated emotions of watching Sam Darnold reach the Super Bowl and what it does, and does not, say about the Jets. The argument heats up over whether this is more embarrassing than the Saquon situation, and Evan takes an L after realizing “I see ghosts” is back in the conversation. They also debate the fine line between aggression and stupidity on big decisions, pivot to the Rams-Seahawks coaching choices, and give Tom Brady his flowers as an analyst while still calling out the hypocrisy. Plus, the viral preseason graphic that “predicted” Darnold vs Drake Maye, Spencer Roberts makes a chaotic cameo, and the hour wraps with calls, Jets coordinator chatter, and a tease of Giants and Mets drama.

Evan, Tiki, and Shaun unpack a jam-packed Championship Monday that spirals from weather chaos to franchise regret. The show opens with the AFC Championship turning into a snow-covered throwback and whether that kind of football should decide a title. From there, the guys debate Sean Payton's 4th down decision, Sam Darnold reaching the Super Bowl, and which franchises should feel the most pain. The Steelers shock the league by breaking decades of tradition with a Mike McCarthy hire, igniting Aaron Rodgers speculation and questions about the future of coaching stability. Along the way, the Pro Bowl loses all remaining credibility, MLB drops a bizarre video game announcement, and Jets fans descend into full existential dread while the Patriots once again seem to benefit from the football gods. Timestamps: 00:00 – Championship Sunday chaos, snow football, and whether weather should decide titles 21:00 – Sean Payton's 4th down decision and how the game flipped 44:00 – Sam Darnold to the Super Bowl and ranking which teams regret him most 1:18:00 – Cinco de Luncho: Sam Darnold regret list sparks Jets vs Vikings war 1:58:00 – Steelers hire Mike McCarthy and completely abandon their historic model 2:32:00 – Aaron Rodgers futures, Vikings buzz, and who actually has a quarterback 3:05:00 – Pro Bowl outrage, MLB The Show cover mystery, Jets misery, and why the Patriots always get the breaks

The Steelers stun the league by hiring 62-year-old Mike McCarthy, a total departure from Pittsburgh's decades-long model of young, defensive-minded lifers. Evan and Tiki debate what it says about a shifting NFL philosophy, how long McCarthy realistically lasts, and the bigger question that decides everything: who is the quarterback? That conversation quickly turns into Aaron Rodgers speculation, with the guys reading the tea leaves on a Vikings pivot and why Pittsburgh feels like it needs a “Jets-style” veteran swing. Calls follow on parity in today's NFL, coaching candidates, and the absurdity of “scripted” theories, before breaking news detonates the segment: Shedeur Sanders gets added to the Pro Bowl roster, prompting a rant about how meaningless the Pro Bowl label has become. They wrap with a debate on officiating, replay, and why the league still won't fully commit to technology like a chipped football to eliminate the biggest spot-of-the-ball controversies.

The moment that flipped the game. Sean Payton's 4th down decision near the goal line looms large as the Broncos never score again. Evan, Tiki, and Sean react to Payton's explanation, dissect the play call, and debate whether aggression made sense with a backup quarterback and points at a premium. Listener calls weigh in on old-school football, weather chaos, and whether that 4th down choice still looks defensible once the snow took over.

Evan and Tiki react to the Steelers making a stunning pivot, hiring Mike McCarthy and ending the franchise's decades-long tradition of young, defensive-minded lifers. They debate what it means for the Rooney family, whether this signals a new era in coaching philosophy, and how the quarterback dominoes could lead to Aaron Rodgers following the Favre script to Minnesota. Then the show takes a hard turn into pure insanity as the Pro Bowl somehow adds Shedeur Sanders, sparking a rant about how meaningless the “Pro Bowler” label has become. Calls roll in on officiating, the need for tech like a chipped football, and why the NFL never adjusts kickoff times even when weather is predictable. Evan also hits a quick baseball note with Harrison Bader landing in San Francisco, before the hour closes with a full Jets fan meltdown, a Mike McCarthy hiring regret spiral, and the ultimate coping mechanism: the only explanation is that God is a Patriots fan. Plus, a last-second cameo from the Roberts household to cap it all off.

The Jets are preparing to move play-calling away from Tanner Engstrand, and Evan and Tiki react to the idea of adding a veteran voice, with Frank Reich suddenly in the mix. They debate what it says about Aaron Glenn, whether the Jets are shopping for true “best and brightest” hires, and why experience might matter if Glenn is on thin ice. The hour also swings to the Giants hiring Denard Wilson, then back into the never-ending weather debate and a call from Colorado that claims the blizzard timing was predictable. Cinco de Luncho turns into a full argument as Shaun ranks the teams with the biggest Sam Darnold regrets, sparking a Jets vs Vikings vs Giants fight. Plus, the show closes with the strange SNY Mets director situation, rumors, and why it's smarter for everyone to step back until real facts come out.

Evan, Tiki, and Shaun unpack the complicated emotions Jets fans are feeling as Sam Darnold reaches the Super Bowl. Is this actually embarrassing for the Jets, or is that blame misplaced? The guys debate why this situation feels very different from Saquon Barkley, why the Vikings deserve more criticism than the Jets, and how environment and timing shaped Darnold's career arc. They also react to Shaun doubling down on his take, revisit the “I see ghosts” moment resurfacing in real time, and explore how Darnold's maturity and multiple stops helped unlock the quarterback he is now. Plus, a deeper discussion on quarterback narratives, breaking the mold of how Super Bowl QBs are supposed to emerge, and why this run defies everything we think we know.

The Jets are already signaling a major change for 2026, with Tanner Engstrand not expected to call plays and Frank Reich emerging as a veteran option to stabilize Aaron Glenn. Evan and Tiki debate whether Reich is a solid move or just another safe hire, and what it says about the Jets hunting for experience over upside. Then the phones light up with more Sam Darnold regret arguments, including why QB mistakes hit harder than the Saquon situation and how the Giants' draft decisions still haunt them. The hour takes a sharp turn into baseball and New York sports hierarchy as Anthony Rizzo introduces Aaron Judge as the “King of New York,” reigniting the Judge vs Jalen Brunson debate. Plus, the Knicks win again, and the guys tease a hilarious Ryan Ruocco moment that got way dirtier than anyone expected.

A listener pitches a wild idea: split the NFL into “good weather” and “bad weather” conferences so championship games aren't decided by teams caught in conditions they never play in. Evan and Tiki debate it, Shaun hates it, and the conversation turns into a dome vs rivalry argument in a hurry. Then Cinco de Luncho pours gasoline on the Sam Darnold discourse with a ranked list of the teams that should be sick over letting him go, sparking a Jets vs Vikings fight that refuses to die. Later, callers weigh in on the Patriots' road and whether the NFL should have adjusted kickoff time knowing the storm was coming. The segment closes with a strange Mets broadcast story as “creative differences” turns into a weekend of rumors, and the guys agree the smartest move is to step back until actual facts come out.

This week's Yankees highlights are all about Cody Bellinger, as the Yanks finally signed their top offseason target. Evan and Tiki give their instant reactions, while Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the contract and debate if Bellinger was worth the price.

This week's Yankees highlights are all about Cody Bellinger, as the Yanks finally signed their top offseason target. Evan and Tiki give their instant reactions, while Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the contract and debate if Bellinger was worth the price.

This week's Yankees highlights are all about Cody Bellinger, as the Yanks finally signed their top offseason target. Evan and Tiki give their instant reactions, while Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the contract and debate if Bellinger was worth the price.

The guys react to a wild behind the scenes Giants draft story as Cam Skattebo admits he showed up late to a team visit, thought he torched his chances, and then got the call anyway. It turns into a bigger conversation about how teams weigh “red flags” versus pure talent, and why the Giants deserve credit for not overthinking it. Then the show swings back into snowstorm chaos. A caller checks in from a Target parking lot, Tiki talks about having the keys to the Giants facility for life, and a mailman calls in to deliver the ultimate reality check on why snow is not a cute little snowman moment when you have to work through it. The back and forth spirals into a funny debate about hypocrisy, selfishness, and why everybody loves weather right up until it costs them something.

Jonathan Pearce joins John Murray & Ian Dennis to talk football, travel & language. John is back from Bodø, Jonathan tells tales of changing football on the radio, his thoughts on the Cantona kung-fu kick commentary & Robot Wars reflections. Plus which commentary phrase will JP add to our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk00:25 John back from Bodø, 04:00 5 Live commentaries this weekend, 10:55 Does Jonathan like the new Champions League format? 13:15 How Jonathan changed football on the radio, 24:35 Jonathan's best gaffes, 32:25 Cantona's kung-fu kick, 39:05 Robot Wars reflections, 44:40 Great Glossary of Football Commentary, 54:05 Bonus Bobby Moore story.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sat 1500 Burnley v Tottenham, Sat 1500 Man City v Wolves, Sat 1730 Bournemouth v Liverpool. Sun 1400 Newcastle v Aston Villa, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Chelsea on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Brentford v Nott'm Forest on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Arsenal v Man Utd, Wed 2000 PSG v Newcastle, Wed 2000 Man City v Galatasaray on Sports Extra, Wed 2000 Napoli v Chelsea on Sports Extra 2.Great Glossary of Football Commentary: DIVISION ONE Back to square one, Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Draught excluder, Elastico/flip-flap Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Grub hunter, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, Magic of the FA Cup, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Trivela, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Back on the grass, Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Blaze over the bar, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Giant-killing, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In the dugout, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, On their bike, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, Tired legs, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in, We've got a cup tie on our hands. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

The final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with baseball, football, and classic New York sports banter. Evan and Tiki react to a whirlwind MLB offseason, including the Mets' aggressive moves for Freddy Peralta, Luis Robert Jr., and Bo Bichette, and debate whether Peralta is a risky rental or a long-term building block. The Yankees' decision to retain Cody Bellinger sparks further discussion about roster construction and championship expectations in a Dodgers-dominated league.

Hour 3 opens with Evan owning his “Nets shocked the world” slip, plus a full recap of the quickest 6–4 hope in sports history as he takes his five-year-old to MSG and watches the Knicks turn it into a crime scene. Then the guys debate whether Tommy is officially a group chat squatter and if the crew should quietly boot him at the perfect time. From there, it's real Giants business: the organization starts clearing out long-time staffers as John Harbaugh puts his stamp on the building, with Tiki explaining how those behind-the-scenes changes actually work and why some “family” staples may not survive this new era. Then the moment of the hour: Andrew Caplan's audio package that proves John Harbaugh and Joe Biden are voice doppelgangers. Once you hear it back-to-back, you cannot unhear it. Plus: Mets fans call in with the perfect word for this offseason, confusion, as the “hope mode” roster debate rages on. And the hour closes with pure Cinco de Lunch chaos as the crew fires off their top five New York starting pitchers lists and immediately starts a civil war over where Peralta, McClain, Rodon, Cole, and the new Yankees arms belong.

After sitting down with John Harbaugh for an extended interview, the focus turns to what comes next for the Giants: building the right coaching staff. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun explain why Harbaugh's credibility and coaching tree give the Giants an immediate advantage when it comes to attracting top tier coordinators. The discussion includes Harbaugh's comments on Rex Ryan, how realistic a reunion actually is, and whether time away from the sideline matters. From there, the guys map out ideal coordinator fits, debate innovation on offense and stability on defense, and explain why this phase of the process may ultimately define the success of the Giants more than any single player move.

The NFL coaching carousel takes another unexpected turn as Mike McDaniel lands with Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers, choosing Justin Herbert over other potential landing spots. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun break down why quarterback fit matters more than anything for offensive minds and why certain franchises remain coaching dead ends. From there, the focus shifts to the Bills' underwhelming head coaching search, Brian Daboll's growing appeal, and whether Buffalo moved too quickly at the wrong moment. The conversation then explodes into draft season chaos, with a deep debate on how far teams should go to trade up for a franchise quarterback, why offensive line concerns should not stop you from taking the guy, and how recent playoff performances change evaluations overnight. The segment wraps with spirited calls, Jets and Giants tension, and a bigger question facing every front office right now: when you believe in the quarterback, is any price really too high?

The Mets finally pull the trigger on the move they've been circling for what feels like forever, landing Luis Robert Jr. and immediately reshaping the conversation around their lineup. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun break down why the deal makes sense even with the obvious red flags: recent struggles, durability concerns, and the price tag. They debate the upside of a true change of scenery in New York, what Robert's defense means for a team that badly needed real center field stability, and why this is a low risk swing with potentially massive reward. Plus, the ripple effect: where does this leave the Mets in the Cody Bellinger chase, and why Yankees fans might be feeling more confident today than they did yesterday as the staredown with Scott Boras continues. The hour also touches on growing buzz around the Giants, adding another major New York storyline to a packed opening segment.

The Mets finally make the move everyone assumed would never happen, acquiring Luis Robert Jr. and forcing a hard look at what this roster is really becoming. Evan, Tiki, and Shaun debate why the trade makes sense defensively, why the upside is real despite two rough seasons, and why the only true risk might be financial. The conversation turns into a deeper breakdown of David Stearns' long term vision, the famous “painting” analogy, and whether this lineup is better, worse, or just wildly different after losing Pete Alonso and reshaping the middle of the field. They dive into Robert's change of scenery potential, the Mets' desperate need for a real center fielder, and how bad last year's production truly was at that spot. Plus, the ripple effect on the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes, why the Mets likely have a short term offer out, and why Yankees fans may feel more confident as the staredown with Scott Boras continues. The big question remains: when you squint at this roster, is the picture starting to come together or does it still feel unfinished?

The Bills have officially requested an interview with Brian Daboll, and Boomer explains why Josh Allen deserves a seat at the table for this massive hire. Bills fans check in with their thoughts. C-Lo returns with Joe Schoen being asked about playoff expectations and Tiki wondering where John Harbaugh will call home. Plus, we hit the "Moment of the Day" with a confusing lesson on what a "merkin" is, and wrap things up with a viral photo of William Shatner eating a bowl of cereal at a red light.

Hour 4 is the full reaction to a historic Giants day. The guys break down what John Harbaugh's press conference and interview revealed about who he is, why he wanted this job, and why the “love football” message landed so hard. They focus on the tone, the family element, and how naturally Harbaugh fits with the Giants identity, plus the way he spoke directly to the players in the room. They also debate expectations. Is the goal immediately playoffs, or is the real win simply eliminating the “miserable football” feeling and becoming a consistent, prepared, physical team every week? The conversation turns to what the Giants have lacked in recent years, situational mastery, discipline, and the details that decide close games, and why Harbaugh's track record suggests those issues finally get fixed. There are also quick temperature checks on a few storylines, including why Jaxson Dart was not in the building for the introduction and whether that matters at all, and how Joe Schoen's visibility shifts now that the franchise becomes “the Harbaugh show.” Fan calls pour in with the excitement level through the roof, and the show closes with more reflections on what winning culture actually looks like and what Giants fans should realistically demand next season.

New Giants head coach John Harbaugh sits down with Evan and Tiki right after his introduction and gets into what made this job feel inevitable, why the Giants are an iconic fit, and what he believes the team can become. Harbaugh talks about leaving Baltimore, his relationship with ownership, and the role his family and faith play in how he approaches the grind of coaching. On the football side, he dives into what he saw on tape, why the run game starts up front, and what excites him about the Giants' backfield and offensive line. He discusses Abdul Carter's rookie finish, the importance of physicality, and how he wants the Giants to win in the margins. Harbaugh also explains how he views Jaxson Dart as a modern quarterback who gives an offense options, from RPOs to quarterback driven concepts that stress defenses. Harbaugh updates where he is in the coordinator search, confirms he is meeting with the current staff, and even entertains the idea of reaching out to familiar names from his past. He also shares what he wants Giants fans to feel watching this team, pride, identity, and effort that shows up on tape every week. The interview closes with a few lighter moments, including the early morning workout routine and the competitive edge that comes with a fresh start in New York.

Evan and Tiki broadcast live from the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on a landmark day for the New York Giants as John Harbaugh is officially introduced as the franchise's next head coach. The show begins with live reaction from inside the building as the Giants stage the press conference, ownership speaks, and Harbaugh lays out his vision for toughness, culture, and winning football in New York. Across all four hours, the guys react in real time to what Harbaugh said, how he said it, and why it immediately resonated with players, media, and fans. They break down the themes that defined the day, loving football, earning success, winning in the margins, and why Harbaugh felt like a natural fit for the Giants from the start. The show also examines what this hire means for the roster, the quarterback position with Jaxson Dart, the offensive line and run game, and the overall direction of the franchise. The centerpiece of the show is an extended sit down interview with John Harbaugh, where he talks openly about leaving Baltimore, his relationship with Lamar Jackson, how he evaluates modern quarterbacks, what excites him about the Giants' roster, and where things stand with his coordinator search. He also delivers a clear message to Giants fans about pride, identity, and building a team they can believe in again. Joe Schoen also joins the show to explain the coaching search process, why Harbaugh became the clear choice, and how the organization positioned itself to land one of the most respected head coaches in football. The show wraps with full analysis, fan reaction, and perspective on why this day signals a turning point for the Giants, not just in expectations, but in professionalism, preparation, and belief moving forward.