Evan vs Tiki: The Jets “Closed” Giants Stadium Fight

John Harbaugh did not just take the Giants job. He chose it. The guys explain why Harbaugh skipping other interviews is such a powerful signal about where the New York Giants are headed, and why this hire stands apart from past coaching cycles. They also dig into how Joe Schoen’s roster build and the drafting of Jaxson Dart helped make the Giants the most appealing destination on the board. From past misses to present momentum, this is the clearest case yet that the Giants finally got it right.

The New York Giants finally land the coach everyone wanted. The guys break down why John Harbaugh choosing the Giants over every other opening is such a massive statement for the franchise, and why this cycle feels different from the last decade of misses. They also explain how Joe Schoen deserves real credit for building a roster and drafting Jaxson Dart in a way that made the job irresistible for a Super Bowl winning head coach. From coaching failures of the past to why this move feels like a true turning point, this is why Giants fans have every reason to believe again.

Kyle Tucker watch is underway while John Harbaugh finally leaves Maryland for Blue Sky's.

The Mets offseason is at a tipping point, and Kyle Tucker is the one move that could change the entire mood. Evan and Tiki debate why Tucker would “save” the winter, why the Mets’ only real edge is money, and how David Stearns’ short-term, high-AAV philosophy is shaping everything after losing Pete Alonso. Then it turns into a wild New York sports morning: John Harbaugh meets with the Giants, fans call in on Tucker vs pitching help (Suarez, Valdez, Giolito), and the guys hit the Yankees’ under-the-radar Ryan Weathers trade before circling back to the big question: who’s the Mets ace right now? Chapters 00:00 Kyle Tucker “saves” the Mets offseason 03:20 Mets vs Dodgers vs Blue Jays and what actually matters 06:25 Trusting Stearns, roster “maybes,” and the first base frustration 14:00 Giants news: John Harbaugh meeting and the Tisch plane buzz 18:30 Calls: Tucker vs Suarez/Valdez, plus the rotation anxiety 35:15 Yankees add Ryan Weathers, then Giolito and the Mets “ace” debate

The Giants finally get their face-to-face with John Harbaugh, and the debate turns into a full blown strategy session: is it better to go first and try to close immediately, or go last and land the final pitch? The guys size up the competition from Tennessee and Atlanta, including why both spots are way more appealing than fans want to admit. Plus, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti’s brutally honest press conference becomes must-listen audio, from Harbaugh’s next move to Lamar’s role in the coaching search. Then the show hits a whirlwind of calls on everything from Brian Daboll’s next stop, the Jets’ draft options and quarterback chaos, to what a “successful” Mets offseason even means and why Kyle Tucker suddenly feels like a must.

The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor joins Evan and Tiki with the latest on the John Harbaugh meeting and why the Giants appear to be leading the race. Ian explains what today’s sit-down really means, why the face-to-face time with Joe Schoen matters most, and what Harbaugh is looking for when it comes to roster power and the quarterback plan. Then the conversation widens to the other suitors, including why Atlanta and Tennessee might come to Harbaugh instead of the other way around, plus the one “looming” team that could still complicate things. Ian also gives his current odds on Harbaugh landing with the Giants, and why money will not be the issue. Finally, it turns to Aaron Rodgers and what comes next, including the possibility of Minnesota, a fascinating GM “word salad,” and what it all signals about the Vikings’ quarterback direction. Oh, and yes, the show also finds time for an all-time Cinco de Lunch moment: the “salmonella vs semolina” bread confusion goes fully off the rails.

In this 4th and final hour of the show, Evan accuses Chris McMonigle of a crime against his fanhood and all hell breaks loose. Also more on the John Harbaugh front.

A full on courtroom breaks out on the show when allegations surface that coworker Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle coached his kid’s flag football team… as the Eagles… while wearing Kelly green. Sean serves as prosecutor and lays out the case for why a real Giants fan should refuse the Eagles assignment, rename the team, and never chant “Go Eagles” under any circumstances. Big Mac storms in to defend himself, arguing it was a league issued NFL Play 60 shirt, not real fandom, and that being a good dad matters more than jersey politics. The debate escalates into fantasy football hypocrisy, coaching fashion solutions, and Tiki delivering the final verdict: guilty. Evan agrees, says he would never wear the rival gear himself, and Big Mac leaves branded with the scarlet letter of a convicted sports fan manatee whenever he steps into their territory.

A casual idea for tomorrow’s Cinco turns into a full blown argument when Evan and Tiki start debating the best games ever played at old Giants Stadium. Evan plants his flag on the Jets beating the Bengals in the final game at the building, Tiki roasts him for treating a glorified preseason as history, and the whole thing spirals into condescension, yelling, and an all time “I hope Harbaugh leaves” line. Then the Cinco de Lunch-o aftermath keeps rolling: Sean gets publicly assigned the show’s “L” on YouTube for the semolina vs salmonella disaster, the chat piles on, and a caller solves Evan’s late night PB&J problem in two seconds by diagnosing the real culprit: refrigerated peanut butter.

Cinco de Lunch officially pivots away from football for the first time as Evan unveils his Top 5 Sandwiches of All Time and the studio immediately turns it into a food debate. The guys rank an Italian hero, grilled cheese, grilled chicken with roasted peppers and mozzarella, PB&J, and a turkey club, plus they argue the eternal question: does adding bacon change the name of the sandwich? It all peaks with an all time slip when “semolina” bread becomes “salmonella” bread live on air, leading to a full on correction, laughter, and a reminder of what you definitely do not want on your lunch.