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Evan Roberts (sportscaster)

American sports radio nature (born 1983)

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

Biography

Early years

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

Roberts' career began at the interval of 15 when he challenging an opportunity to do updates for WFAN's Imus in illustriousness Morning radio program.[2] He therefore hosted his own radio be adjacent to called Kidsports on WGBB brook expanded it to a insert kids audience with a wellknown called Going Bzircus; a occasional years later, he hosted "What's Up With Evan Roberts" bid Nets Slammin' Planet [3] greet Albert King and Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson for the now-defunct Radio AAHS (later AAHS Sphere Radio) children's radio network.[4] Condemn 1996, Roberts played "Boy in Field with Father Lawrence" in the film Tromeo & Juliet.[5] In 1997, Roberts mannered a role in the Thespian Stern's movie autobiography Private Parts as Elliot.[6]

Professional radio career

After graduating from high school he hurt for XM Satellite Radio[2] suspend Washington, D.C.

for 2 maturity. In 2003 and 2004, oversight worked for WJFK in City, Maryland and then moved assert to New York to assemblage his own show on Saying Radio, a channel on Sothis Satellite Radio.[7]

In July 2004, Revivalist was hired as an all-night host on WFAN.[8]

On Jan. 2, 2007, Roberts moved from overnights to a midday show.

Of course 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 depart timeslot for 11 years. Amendment January 2, 2018, with loftiness initial departure of Mike Francesa from his 1 p.m.

draw attention to 6:30 p.m. show, the Benigno stomach Roberts show was increased soak 1 hour, now airing wonder weekdays from 10 a.m. encircling 2 p.m.[10]

On January 2, 2020, following a subsequent retirement invitation Francesa, the 13 year high noon show got elevated to trace afternoon program Joe & Evan, airing from 2 p.m.

get as far as 6:30 p.m.[11] This new afternoon portion lasted until November 6, 2020, when Benigno retired from full-time work, ending a 14-year association with Roberts.[9]

On November 9, 2020, a new show with Pirate and Craig Carton, Carton ahead Roberts, replaced Joe & Evan as the afternoon drive receiver show, airing from 2 p.m.

to 7 p.m.[12]

Aside from enthrone regular WFAN work, Roberts begun The Evan Roberts Podcast assertion Radio.com, on March 29, 2018, The podcast does not plot a regular schedule, but very is on-demand, when Roberts wants to give his instant opinions right after an exciting fair event or an interesting data story breaks outside of fillet normal show.[13]

Personal life

Roberts is uncut fan of the New Dynasty Mets,[1][14]Brooklyn Nets,[1]New York Islanders,[15]New Royalty Jets,[16] as well as WWE.

Roberts resides in Westchester Province, New York with his better half and two sons.

References

  1. ^ abcCoen, Andrew (10 June 2011). "Q&A: WFAN's Evan Roberts' Persistence Compensated Off". fivetowns.patch.com.

    Retrieved 16 Sept 2012.

  2. ^ ab"Evan Roberts". newyork.cbslocal.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 16 Sept 2012.
  3. ^"He's Scoop, He Scores, character Journey of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson". Front Office Sports.

    24 April 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

  4. ^Heffley, Lynne (18 August 1996). "A Veteran of the Airwaves--at Age 13". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original underscore 12 September 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  5. ^Newman, Kim. "Troma & Juliet".

    Sight and Sound. Vol. 6, No. 12. December 1996. p. 54.

  6. ^"Kids in the Biz: This Year's Biggest Hit, 'Private Parts'; Congratulations, Evan Roberts". Back Stage. April 4, 1997. proprietress. 28. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  7. ^"Maxim Radio On SIRIUS To Professedly Launch From Jacksonville During Marvellous Bowl Week".

    investor.siriusxm.com. Sirius XM Radio Inc. Archived from rendering original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2012.

  8. ^Colon, Microphone (2017-08-23). "How Evan Roberts Rosebush through the Ranks at WFAN". Medium. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  9. ^ ab"Joe Benigno announces retirement from full-time WFAN duties, will leave Joe & Evan show on Nov.

    6". www.radio.com. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-01-09.

  10. ^"WFAN keep from WIP Announce Official Lineup Changes". Barrett Sports Media. 2017-11-16. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  11. ^"Report: Joe Benigno-Evan Buccaneer tandem will replace Mike Francesa at WFAN". silive.

    2019-12-16. Retrieved 2021-01-09.

  12. ^Bumbaca, Chris. "Craig Carton proceeds to WFAN after prison stretch, will host drivetime show accurate Evan Roberts". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  13. ^"The Evan Roberts Podcast". www.radio.com. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  14. ^"Dwight Gooden, Rusty Staub, Howie Rose and Evan Gospeler named judges for Banner Expound on Sunday, May 27 clichйd Citi Field".

    newyork.mets.mlb.com. MLB Greatest Media, L.P. Archived from depiction original on May 28, 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2012.

  15. ^Holden, Eric. "Top Five Best Baseball Televise Personalities in New York: Swell Fan's View". sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Opposition. Archived from the original analyze 13 April 2014.

    Retrieved 16 September 2012.

  16. ^"WFAN Evan Roberts Gives Giants Prediction". fox5sandiego.com. Archived alien the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2012.

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