Evan Roberts (sportscaster) explained

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Evan Roberts
Birth Date:11 July 1983
Show:
  • Evan & Tiki
  • Joe & Evan (2007–2020)
  • Carton and Roberts (2020–2023)
Station:WFAN
Timeslot:M-F 02:00 p.m. - 06:30 p.m. ET
Style:Sports radio
Country:United States

Evan Roberts (born July 11, 1983) is an American sports radio personality. He co-hosts the Evan and Tiki radio show, along with Tiki Barber, on the New York radio stations WFAN-AM and WFAN-FM.

Biography

Early years

Roberts grew up in Cedarhurst, New York and graduated from Lawrence High School in 2001.[1]

Roberts' career began at the age of 15 when he had an opportunity to do updates for WFAN's Imus in the Morning radio program.[2] He then hosted his own radio show called Kidsports on WGBB and expanded it to a wider kids audience with a show called Going Bzircus; a few years later, he hosted "What's Up With Evan Roberts" and Nets Slammin' Planet [3] with Albert King and Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson for the now-defunct Radio AAHS (later AAHS World Radio) children's radio network.[4] In 1996, Roberts played "Boy Dancing in Field with Father Lawrence" in the film Tromeo & Juliet.[5] In 1997, Roberts played a role in the Howard Stern's movie autobiography Private Parts as Elliot.[6]

Professional radio career

After graduating from high school he worked for XM Satellite Radio in Washington, D.C. for 2 years. In 2003 and 2004, he worked for WJFK in Baltimore, Maryland and then moved back to New York to host his own show on Maxim Radio, a channel on Sirius Satellite Radio.[7]

In July 2004, Roberts was hired as an overnight host on WFAN.[8]

On Jan. 2, 2007, Roberts moved from overnights to a midday show. He teamed up with Joe Benigno to cohost the “Benigno & Roberts in the Midday”,[9] which aired weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on WFAN. This show lasted in that timeslot for 11 years. On January 2, 2018, with the initial departure of Mike Francesa from his 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. show, the Benigno and Roberts show was increased by 1 hour, now airing on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.[10]

On January 2, 2020, following a subsequent retirement by Francesa, the 13 year midday show got elevated to an afternoon program Joe & Evan, airing from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.[11] This new afternoon show lasted until November 6, 2020, when Benigno retired from full-time work, ending a 14-year partnership with Roberts.[9]

On November 9, 2020, a new show with Roberts and Craig Carton, Carton and Roberts, replaced Joe & Evan as the afternoon drive radio show, airing from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.[12]

Aside from his regular WFAN work, Roberts started The Evan Roberts Podcast on Radio.com, on March 29, 2018, The podcast does not have a regular schedule, but rather is on-demand, when Roberts wants to give his instant opinions right after an exciting sporting event or an interesting news story breaks outside of his normal show.[13]

Personal life

Roberts is a fan of the New York Mets,[1] [14] Brooklyn Nets,[1] New York Islanders,[15] New York Jets,[16] as well as WWE. Roberts resides in Westchester County, New York.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coen. Andrew. Q&A: WFAN's Evan Roberts' Persistence Paid Off. fivetowns.patch.com. 10 June 2011 . 16 September 2012.
  2. Web site: Evan Roberts. newyork.cbslocal.com. 16 September 2012. 12 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120912001143/http://newyork.cbslocal.com/personality/evan-roberts/. dead.
  3. Web site: He's Scoop, He Scores, the Journey of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson. Front Office Sports. 24 April 2017 . May 14, 2018. en-US.
  4. News: Heffley. Lynne. A Veteran of the Airwaves--at Age 13. 16 September 2012. Los Angeles Times. 18 August 1996. 12 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120912001143/http://newyork.cbslocal.com/personality/evan-roberts/. dead.
  5. Newman, Kim. "Troma & Juliet". Sight and Sound. Vol. 6, No. 12. December 1996. p. 54.
  6. http://www.mediafire.com/view/t902duwe2frnko4/.png "Kids in the Biz: This Year's Biggest Hit, 'Private Parts'; Congratulations, Evan Roberts"
  7. Web site: Maxim Radio On SIRIUS To Officially Launch From Jacksonville During Super Bowl Week. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131210144318/http://investor.siriusxm.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=154505. 10 December 2013. 16 September 2012. investor.siriusxm.com. Sirius XM Radio Inc..
  8. Web site: Colon. Mike. 2017-08-23. How Evan Roberts Rose through the Ranks at WFAN. 2021-01-09. Medium. en.
  9. Web site: 2020-10-28. Joe Benigno announces retirement from full-time WFAN duties, will leave Joe & Evan show on Nov. 6. 2021-01-09. www.radio.com. en.
  10. Web site: 2017-11-16. WFAN and WIP Announce Official Lineup Changes. 2021-01-09. Barrett Sports Media. en-US. The new schedule for WFAN launches January 2nd, 2018...Benigno and Roberts in the midday with an additional hour from 10-2.
  11. Web site: 2019-12-16. Report: Joe Benigno-Evan Roberts tandem will replace Mike Francesa at WFAN. 2021-01-09. silive. en.
  12. Web site: Bumbaca. Chris. Craig Carton returns to WFAN after prison stint, will host drivetime show with Evan Roberts. 2021-01-09. USA TODAY. en-US.
  13. Web site: The Evan Roberts Podcast. 2021-01-09. www.radio.com. en.
  14. Web site: Dwight Gooden, Rusty Staub, Howie Rose and Evan Roberts named judges for Banner Day on Sunday, May 27 at Citi Field. newyork.mets.mlb.com. MLB Advanced Media, L.P.. 16 September 2012.
  15. Web site: Holden. Eric. Top Five Best Baseball Radio Personalities in New York: A Fan's View. sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Inc.. 16 September 2012. 13 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140413153322/http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ycn-10583717. dead.
  16. Web site: WFAN Evan Roberts Gives Giants Prediction. fox5sandiego.com. 16 September 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20120730154130/http://www.fox5sandiego.com/videogallery/62516835/Sports/WFAN-Evan-Roberts-Gives-Jets-Prediction. 30 July 2012.

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