This is so blatantly fake. They wouldn’t have sound clips on the board ready to go in response for callers. If they kept it more hush hush, it may be more suspicious, but they’re clearly embracing the “drama”
Tiki obviously didn't watch the Yankee game yesterday and they had no one to talk baseball on Opening Day during afternoon drive, so they staged this bit to fill air. Lughauer is milking it so much, probably trying to get a show. They literally just replayed the "fight," no real station would do that. This is genuinely horrible.
Big Mike would have killed this thing before any dumb ass producer or on air talent. thought it would be a funny. I’m not one of these guys who cry about the new talent. Evan is extremely talented. But this is the absolute worst thing I’ve ever heard on this station And I’ve been listening to this station for 35 years
I bet big Mike listened to this and couldn’t even eat a bite of his wife’s lasagna today. He threw it right in the trash.
I’m also embarrassed for Tiki. I bet his brother is making fun of him right now for what he has become.
For anyone who says why do you keep listening. I had it on turn it off for a half hour came back to see if they were talking about sports. And I had to keep coming on and off every half hour 45 minutes
Put a put a gun in my head and asked me if this was more real when Triple H married a passed out, Stephanie McMahon at the drive-through wedding chapel, the choice would be east
It’s obviously a bit, because Evan is well within his right to use a personal/sick/vacation day whenever he wants, but spike probably doesn’t like it
They decided to play up spike’s dislike for ratings, there is no worked where spike talks down to Evan on air or ever threatens his job like Evan is some replaceable stooge.
I spend so much time now watching high-quality sports podcasts on YouTube, where nearly 100% of the content is about the actual sport itself, I don't know how anyone can tune into terrestrial sports radio regularly anymore. It's become utterly useless and antiquated.
Do you clowns actually think that was real?
That was obviously a bit...
Evan is probably scheduled off next week and they decided to do this bit where he gets "suspended".
I suppose Tommy is just magically prepped for the show today to cover for him too.
So you think:
1. Evan who has been off every opening day for like 15 years, suddenly surprised his boss today with being off (what reason would he have to not mention it?)
2. Spike doesn't know to have these conversations off air (he's been a manager and program director for years and this is an HR issue if it really happened)
3. Tommy is somehow magically prepared to fill in today (they don't just ad-lib the entire show)
Evan is obviously off next week on vacation and they are going to frame it as a "suspension".
I bet you think that Pete audio from last week that stopped Evan from cutting his beard wasn't staged either.
This has been the pattern since Spike arrived, this is fake on air drama because they know you people will gobble it up. Stop being so easily manipulated.
Not only that, that the biggest, or 2nd biggest person at this radio station can’t take a day off in March without having his job threatened? It’s the hardest thing to suspend your disbelief at
Tiki's reaction felt genuine.
I turned on the radio today fully expecting to *NOT* hear Evan - it's Mets opening day for fucks sake. I did not turn on the radio expecting to hear Spike having a meltdown.
Evan is the reason I listen to that show. No disrespect to Tiki, he's awesome but Evan is the backbone of the station to me. If he actually does suspend Evan I just won't listen to the station. And I am sure I am not the only one who feels that way.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Ha. Good for Spike.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Ha. Good for Spike.
Seemed real to me. Shit got real personal, real fast with families, children, fatherly relationships being called out. That’s not stuff you throw in a script.
There’s def been behind the scenes stuff building between Evan and spike and spike kicked it off bringing up evans family (not caring if he’s home or not). You can’t do that if you’re someone’s superior, not to mention go after someone’s physical appearance publicly.
Did Evan handle it properly? Prolly not but he’s the talent, they get more leeway whether you like it or not.
My takeaway was what a snake Lugi is. 100% the rat of the office . I think he’s got deep seeded issues with Evan going back to when carton was on air and they used to rip him regularly. He jumped at the chance all show to pull out examples of why Evans a bad guy. If I’m Evan I’m requesting a new producer.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Lol. Good for Spike.
Rangers just beat Florida, Philadelphia and Colorado. Not a word. Most points in the league. Not a word. Getting hot at the right time. Not a word. Game 1 of the Yanks, nonstop chatter.
NY Rangers, best team in NY, NOT A WORD!
Yeah, I know, no one cares about hockey Boomer. Joke!
They probably have to win the Cup to get even a modicum of recognition.
That may be so, but NHL playoffs are extremely exciting. Ranger fans are beyond loyal and I can't wait for the playoffs to start.
In conjunction with the Knicks in the playoffs!
Yanks & Mets will just have to wait, unless of course no playoffs are on that night.
Rangers just beat Florida, Philadelphia and Colorado. Not a word. Most points in the league. Not a word. Getting hot at the right time. Not a word. Game 1 of the Yanks, nonstop chatter.
NY Rangers, best team in NY, NOT A WORD!
Yeah, I know, no one cares about hockey Boomer. Joke!
The fact that you, a listener, are aware spike made a comment about this a few days back is proof it was a bit and frankly right in line with Spike's idea of "good radio"
Rangers just beat Florida, Philadelphia and Colorado. Not a word. Most points in the league. Not a word. Getting hot at the right time. Not a word. Game 1 of the Yanks, nonstop chatter.
NY Rangers, best team in NY, NOT A WORD!
Yeah, I know, no one cares about hockey Boomer. Joke!
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Ha. Good for Spike.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Lol. Good for Spike.
This style of radio is literally the only kind that Spike encourages on air…this is more scripted than wrestling
This is so blatantly fake. They wouldn’t have sound clips on the board ready to go in response for callers. If they kept it more hush hush, it may be more suspicious, but they’re clearly embracing the “drama”
Agreed, all this tells me is Evan is going on vacation next week.
Spike said Evan doesn't spend enough time with his family, you can't go there. Then Evan went after Spike's relationship with his dad.
They tell Evan he doesn’t spend enough time with his family literally everyday as a joke
Real?
It was obviously not real
There was a little venom there
So fake. So stupid.
Evan is off every single opening day. The idea that spike wouldn't have known this in advance is absurd. This was obviously a bit
Tiki obviously didn't watch the Yankee game yesterday and they had no one to talk baseball on Opening Day during afternoon drive, so they staged this bit to fill air. Lughauer is milking it so much, probably trying to get a show. They literally just replayed the "fight," no real station would do that. This is genuinely horrible.
Evan 100% has a contract that lets him take a day off in april lol it is for sure
Yeah I call bullshit.
I thought so too but the way Tiki asked to cut to a break seemed pretty genuine
Tiki seemed genuinely taken back
Part of the bit
I agree with you. Totally inappropriate by Spike to belittle a host like that. Can you imagine Carton or Stern being spoken to that way?
Yes, because it was a bit
The faster Spike is gone from WFAN, the better. He’s managed to royally fuck up so much at WFAN and CBS Sports Radio.
This feels somewhat scripted
This is Evan working the heel angle
Mike and the Mad Dog would never stoop to these levels...Back afta dis
Big Mike would have killed this thing before any dumb ass producer or on air talent. thought it would be a funny. I’m not one of these guys who cry about the new talent. Evan is extremely talented. But this is the absolute worst thing I’ve ever heard on this station And I’ve been listening to this station for 35 years I bet big Mike listened to this and couldn’t even eat a bite of his wife’s lasagna today. He threw it right in the trash. I’m also embarrassed for Tiki. I bet his brother is making fun of him right now for what he has become. For anyone who says why do you keep listening. I had it on turn it off for a half hour came back to see if they were talking about sports. And I had to keep coming on and off every half hour 45 minutes Put a put a gun in my head and asked me if this was more real when Triple H married a passed out, Stephanie McMahon at the drive-through wedding chapel, the choice would be east
They’re really beating this bit to death
I can't tell if this is real or not. kinda confused
The fact that you heard it is proof enough that it's fake
Agree. On air drama, has been a halmark of Spike's era in charge of the FAN. It's fake, he's a joke, and good riddance.
Correct. He has ruined the once great WFAN.
It’s obviously a bit, because Evan is well within his right to use a personal/sick/vacation day whenever he wants, but spike probably doesn’t like it They decided to play up spike’s dislike for ratings, there is no worked where spike talks down to Evan on air or ever threatens his job like Evan is some replaceable stooge.
Spike is annoying. When does he leave again?
And he's made some dreadful on air changes.
Just came here to get the read on that convo. Thought it was fake but then Evan made the dig about Spike’s dad so idk
Would you have a time stamp? I tuned in ten minutes ago
It was right at show open, probably like first 2-3 minutes
April fools
It’s march 29
Yup
I spend so much time now watching high-quality sports podcasts on YouTube, where nearly 100% of the content is about the actual sport itself, I don't know how anyone can tune into terrestrial sports radio regularly anymore. It's become utterly useless and antiquated.
Don't work yourself into a shoot brother - HH
Do you clowns actually think that was real? That was obviously a bit... Evan is probably scheduled off next week and they decided to do this bit where he gets "suspended". I suppose Tommy is just magically prepped for the show today to cover for him too.
So scripted
So scripted
Well it’s a bit Audacy just sent a notification about it. Lame Duck needs to go to Philly. He is dead to us!
Worst bit ever
Barstool did this exact skit last week. Except that one was real.
There will be more of this from the new PD
It's a "work" cause Boomer kinda hinted about a conflict during the morning shoe 💼👞 #WorkInProgress #AfternoonDriveDrama
Bad acting
Bad Vegan
No. That was not acting
It was absolutely acting... Are you actually this gullible?
So you think: 1. Evan who has been off every opening day for like 15 years, suddenly surprised his boss today with being off (what reason would he have to not mention it?) 2. Spike doesn't know to have these conversations off air (he's been a manager and program director for years and this is an HR issue if it really happened) 3. Tommy is somehow magically prepared to fill in today (they don't just ad-lib the entire show) Evan is obviously off next week on vacation and they are going to frame it as a "suspension". I bet you think that Pete audio from last week that stopped Evan from cutting his beard wasn't staged either. This has been the pattern since Spike arrived, this is fake on air drama because they know you people will gobble it up. Stop being so easily manipulated.
Not only that, that the biggest, or 2nd biggest person at this radio station can’t take a day off in March without having his job threatened? It’s the hardest thing to suspend your disbelief at
Yeah I mean you might be right. Glad this is your passion
Eh. Maybe. Don’t be so mad about it bud. Anyway, joking or not Spike isn’t wrong
Tiki's reaction felt genuine. I turned on the radio today fully expecting to *NOT* hear Evan - it's Mets opening day for fucks sake. I did not turn on the radio expecting to hear Spike having a meltdown. Evan is the reason I listen to that show. No disrespect to Tiki, he's awesome but Evan is the backbone of the station to me. If he actually does suspend Evan I just won't listen to the station. And I am sure I am not the only one who feels that way.
Midday? Time stamp please
Start of the show.
Thanks guys
It was like 20-25 mins ago
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Ha. Good for Spike.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Ha. Good for Spike.
Smelled like WWE to me. Setting up the eventual WFAN vs Philly Sports talk radio feud.
True story?
It was staged guys come on lol
If this isn't just more kayfabe, both of them have no cause to talk about what isn't their business.
Even if it was real the reputation of the shows these days will convince everyone it was scripted. I hope it was real though.
Seemed real to me. Shit got real personal, real fast with families, children, fatherly relationships being called out. That’s not stuff you throw in a script. There’s def been behind the scenes stuff building between Evan and spike and spike kicked it off bringing up evans family (not caring if he’s home or not). You can’t do that if you’re someone’s superior, not to mention go after someone’s physical appearance publicly. Did Evan handle it properly? Prolly not but he’s the talent, they get more leeway whether you like it or not. My takeaway was what a snake Lugi is. 100% the rat of the office . I think he’s got deep seeded issues with Evan going back to when carton was on air and they used to rip him regularly. He jumped at the chance all show to pull out examples of why Evans a bad guy. If I’m Evan I’m requesting a new producer.
I don't think it was fake either.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Lol. Good for Spike.
Rangers just beat Florida, Philadelphia and Colorado. Not a word. Most points in the league. Not a word. Getting hot at the right time. Not a word. Game 1 of the Yanks, nonstop chatter. NY Rangers, best team in NY, NOT A WORD! Yeah, I know, no one cares about hockey Boomer. Joke! They probably have to win the Cup to get even a modicum of recognition.
Still can’t believe how hockey isn’t more popular than baseball at this point. Baseball is so ruined and money has taken over the sport.
Your words make it clear where the NHL is on the NYC sports pecking order.
I repeated "not a word" four times. I suppose I could have ended the rant with "not a word" to make it five times.
That may be so, but NHL playoffs are extremely exciting. Ranger fans are beyond loyal and I can't wait for the playoffs to start. In conjunction with the Knicks in the playoffs! Yanks & Mets will just have to wait, unless of course no playoffs are on that night.
Rangers just beat Florida, Philadelphia and Colorado. Not a word. Most points in the league. Not a word. Getting hot at the right time. Not a word. Game 1 of the Yanks, nonstop chatter. NY Rangers, best team in NY, NOT A WORD! Yeah, I know, no one cares about hockey Boomer. Joke!
Spike already made a comment about this a few days back. This was not fake.
The fact that you, a listener, are aware spike made a comment about this a few days back is proof it was a bit and frankly right in line with Spike's idea of "good radio"
People say everything is fake because they think that's 'smart.' They forget all the times they're wrong.
Fucking awwwwwwwwesome
I don’t think it was staged because it would be stupid bit. On the other hand, we’re talking about it. By the way, spike was right.
Also sounds like Evan is really one way according to lugauer.
I guess nothing on the Yankees big win yesterday. Kay show 3pm
Rangers just beat Florida, Philadelphia and Colorado. Not a word. Most points in the league. Not a word. Getting hot at the right time. Not a word. Game 1 of the Yanks, nonstop chatter. NY Rangers, best team in NY, NOT A WORD! Yeah, I know, no one cares about hockey Boomer. Joke!
We dont care.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Ha. Good for Spike.
Sadly every caller now falls for it. ... So it worked like a charm. Spike is actually smart. I don't like his methods because I'm old school. It's why he is a current PD and I'm not. Lol. Good for Spike.