Evan rues LA Knight’s loss to Roman Reigns at WWE’s Money In the Bank and how much both talent came through. Then Evan turns to his review of Digger and weighs in on why audiences were split, but also how Tom Cruise and the film can triumph when award season comes around. Then Evan gives his post mortem on the Yankees and their robotic authority figures. Finally, Evan addresses the Knicks’ negotiations with Karl-Anthony Towns and pitches the one way both sides can get what they want! #LAKnight #RomanReigns #TomCruise
For the first time in over 4 years, Bon Jovi is back on tour, playing nine sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. With so many fans flocking to the Mecca, Evan brought on longtime fan Lynn DeJulio Felton (@joviredhead) who took in night 2!
How was the show? What was the atmosphere like? How was Jon Bon Jovi’s voice following vocal surgery? And what came with the Legendary VIP package?
All that plus watching some clips from the show, talking Richie Sambora and sharing how waiting until the last minute to get seats on Ticketmaster can prove fruitful! On a steel horse, let’s ride!
00:00 Lynn’s Bon Jovi story 04:10 Best Bon Jovi friends 06:35 The Bon Jovi VIP Package 09:10 How is Jon’s voice? 12:00 Finding last minute ticket deals 15:05 The Bon Jovi pop-up store 18:17 Richie Sambora’s X activity 21:16 The crowd’s energy during the show and the afterparty 25:56 Will Bon Jovi have another tour?
Ryan Manno is the co-host and producer of the Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles. Fresh off his Monomania surprise birthday party, he joins Evan to break down all the matches and try to pinpoint the vibes going into Wrestlemania Vegas. How will the Pat McAfee addition play out? Will CM Punk or Roman Reigns reign supreme? Also, Jay as well as Kelly Meyersfield jump in to share their wrestling shirts, google Liv Morgan’s hematoma and Brock Lesnar’s hulkish daughter… but mostly they look on in boredom. Ryan and Jay will also be at Wrestlemania Saturday and will go to a special meet and greet brunch. Batton down the hatches. It’s Wrestlemania!
Undisputed WWE Championship Match Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)
Women’s World Championship Match Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins
Unsanctioned Match Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
Six-Man Tag Team Match Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight
Sunday
World Heavyweight Championship Match CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
WWE Women’s Championship Match Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
“The Demon” Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
United States Championship Match Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio
From 1987-1997, Married… with Children was one of the most popular shows on television. Their over-the-top humor, hilarious writing amd standout characters helped put the FOX network on the map.
Now, over 40 years since it started, The Bundys reunited on stage! Ed O’Neill, Katey Sagal, Christina Applegate and David Faustino went down memory lane at a sold out Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles and the crowd couldn’t get enough.
With Evan in the second row, he relays some of the memorable cast stories from the show. How did the show save David Faustino from being robbed? What did Frank Sinatra think of the show? Were the overweight women on the show okay with all the insults?
All that is answered, plus a few special clips!
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Evan welcomes viral digital creator and Knicks superfan Duglust to Socially Awkward. After celebrating the Knicks’ NBA Cup win, they dive into the state of the team, Tyler Kolek, Mike Brown, and whether any big changes are needed. Duglust shares how he ended up doing a video with Knicks celebrity superfan Ben Stiller, plus how wrestling and John Cena’s final match influence entertainment today. The episode wraps with Step Brothers–level friendship vibes, and the big questions: should the Knicks trade for Giannis and retire Carmelo Anthony’s jersey?
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This episode Evan welcomes Star Wars fanatic, pop culture maven and fellow Great Neck, Long Island native Spencer Jawitz. After the initial Great Neck nostalgia, Spencer and Evan break down how each of them raved about the new Running Man movie starring Glen Powell. From the Easter eggs to the messaging, Spencer shares why this movie hit the mark and how he has a connection to cast member Katy O’Brian!
Then they dived into everything Star Wars as Spencer is the co-founder of Virtual Cantina Network (VCN), an online community of Star Wars fans over 100,000 strong! Spencer then gives a primer of how all the additional Star Wars content fits in with the theatrical releases. He also recalls his visit to George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch and a big upcoming announcement of Star Wars convention in Los Angeles in 2027.
Spencer also mentions how his passion for Star Wars has supplanted his involvement with pro wrestling. However, that didn’t stop him and Evan from talking WWE’s TKO era, an upcoming Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia, John Cena’s retirement tour and LA Knight.
Get ready for an episode chalk-full of entertaining and insightful takes that make it less awkward, but more geeky.
Last week tickets for Bon Jovi’s Forever tour went on sale. And they were selling so much that shows had to keep being added. However, with Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing and long queues, success was mixed for fans.
Hardcore Jovi fans Michele Bloom, Chantel Griffin and Jerry Braden all join Evan to debrief on their ticket buying experience and the overall fan reaction, sharing a mix of anticipation, excitement, but some dismay.
Also, with Bon Jovi as popular as ever, but no current fan club, the fans wonder how the fanbase can regain that sense of community that initially brought them together. What would it take? Who’s going to run it?
Plus, have these fans ever bought Bon Jovi tickets from a scalper? And what are they most looking forward to this upcoming Bon Jovi tour?
With a fan summit on the level of the World Economic Forum, this episode is a must listen for hardcover music lovers who want to stay connected to their fellow fans and the band that they love – FOREVER!
Evan downloads a full week of events and news as he’s fresh off seeing The Maximum Fun Tour in Ontario, California featuring A Day to Remember, The Wonder Years and especially his beloved Yellowcard! What stood out about the bands? Was it maximum fun? What songs hit the hardest?
Also, Bon Jovi is back with their new Forever Tour. Is this just the beginning or is it our last chance to see Bon Jovi in concert? How is Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal recovery? Evan weighs in with his Jovi expertise.
Finally, another big sports gambling scandal in the NBA involving the FBI, coaches, a current player, the Mafia and so much more! Does sports media have an ethical dilemma partnership with sports gambling entities? Or is it simply personal responsibility? And will gambling website now offer scandal-based promo codes?
We’re going all in on Evan Says and we don’t even need to contact a bookie!
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Evan takes you behind the scenes at the Bon Jovi: Forever (Legendary Edition) album preview at the iHeartRadio Theater. While phones were locked away, hear how the event played out as 104.3’s Valentine in the Morning interviewed Jon Bon Jovi for a revealing sit-down filled with stories, humor, and admiration for today’s artists. From chatting about seeing thenew Bruce Springsteen movie with Bruce Springsteen to countless JBJ rest stop jokes, Evan recaps how some of the experience felt like watching YouTube (or being in the studio) with Jon Bon Jovi. Jon also heaps a lot of praises on the artists who join him on the record, including Lainey Wilson, Marcus King’s soulful verse, and the strings arrangement by David Campbell in “Seeds.”
Plus, Evan closes with thoughts on the Yankees’ season after being eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays. What are the next steps? How can the Yankees get better? Evan has some ideas!
ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Keya Mason is a 3-time Emmy-nominated TV producer and casting director. She has produced for such shows as Dr Phil, Divorce Court, Judge Hatchett and Judge Maria Lopez while casting such reality hits as Love Island USA, The Bachelor, The Bachelor, Queer Eye and Catfish: The TV Show. And she has stories! Hear the behind the scenes of how shows are put together, how she knows whom to cast, and how she was about to convince the Catfisher to come on Catfish!!
Keya was also one of only a handful of people in the world to be in the room when Evan gave his NYU marketing presentation that inspired him to pursue comedy! Does she remember it? Plus, we hear about the time she asked Evan and his wife if they wanted to go on the Divorce Court. All that and the arrival of Mason Castle Productions. Big things on the way! And towards the end maybe Keya stumbles on to her Ted Talk!
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Evan celebrates the arrival of new old [or old new] music from Bon Jovi & Jack’s Mannequin. Bon Jovi is re-releasing their album Forever, but featuring duets with such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Joe Elliot, Robbie Williams and Avril Lavigne! Jack’s Mannequin is celebrating 20 years since the release of Everything in Transit with a new “Strings Attached” EP. It’s Bon Jovi with friends and Jack’s Mannequin with violins! What stands out to Evan? Was he all in on both projects? How does Evan compare Andrew McMahon to Richie Sambora? All that and Evan breaks down the new Bon Jovi single “Red, White and Jersey.” No, this isn’t Matt Pinfield or Carson Daly, it’s a comedian, albeit musical comedian, talking rock / pop / adult contemporary!
ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
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Evan jumps to give his review of The Naked Gun movie reboot and why it was everything it needed to be. He then dives into a variety of wrestling topics including the new WWE / ESPN PLE partnership, the revelation of Microman at AAA’s Triplemania, and a final note on the unfortunate connection between Hulk Hogan and TMZ.
Shaken from the news of the passing of WWE / WWF Legend Hulk Hogan, Evan reminisces about the impact Hulk had on him his entire life.From his unforgettable matches and charisma to the impact he had on pop culture, Hulkamania was more than just a catchphrase—it was a movement. Join Evan as he shares memories, moments, and what Hogan meant to him growing up. Even watch a piece of his Wrestlemania 19 match with The Rock that had Evan fully invested. Whether you cheered, booed, or flexed along with him, this one’s for the Hulkster. Hulkamania Forever!
🎙️ Was Mike Francesa Right About Superman? – Episode 002
New York sports talk legend Mike Francesa’s scathing review of the new Superman movie garnered over 6 million views on X alone. This had Evan in a frenzy, so after then seeing the movie with his family, he then brought them on to see if Mike was right. In this hilarious family crossover, Evan is joined by wife Kelly Meyersfield and their son Beckett Sage to dive into reacting to Mike’s reaction. From superhero skepticism to sports-radio grumbles, the trio breaks down Francesa’s classic rant with their own hot takes, clapbacks, and unexpected insights. Evan even invokes an article from his Dumb Stuff book claiming Mike would actually be his dad. It’s Superman meets suburbia meets sports radio legend. Buckle up for a fun, family-fueled ride. Plus, Kelly’s brief reaction to the Coldplay Kiss Cam phenomenon.
Credit: Mike Francesa’s reaction is courtesy of The Mike Francesa Podcast on Bet Rivers Network.
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Amanda Reed got the acting bug at age 14 when her mom enrolled her in community theater. She never looked back. By 23, Amanda had performed in over 450 live performances. She has already worked with such names as Neil Patrick Harris, Greg Kinnear, Sam Raimi, Emmy Rossum, Simon Baker and Dermut Mulroney. Hear her standout audition and on-set experiences as well as how she also teaches acting at The Acting Center in Los Angeles.
Bon Jovi’s new documentary “Thank You, Goodnight” just debuted on Hulu in the #1 spot and fellow Bon Jovi fan Jennifer Farrell is joining Evan to break it all down. Of course, they also reminisced about their fan club memories and the time they crossed paths with Jon Bon Jovi. Hear about the time Evan ran on a treadmill next to Jon and then the time Jennifer kissed him during a show! Plenty of awkward to go around and a surprise guest at the end!
Derrick T Lewis does it all: actor, host, ring announcer, media personality, singer and big wrestling fan! Hear about all his successes from how he started ring announcing to his current deal with The Bleav Network. Also, last year Derrick was part of Wheel of Fortune’s WWE Week. He has also been to a ton of WWE shows including landing last minute seats to Wrestlemania 20. Then he and Evan break down Wrestlemania 40 which features Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns & The Rock on night 1 followed by Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns on night 2. It’s the 150th episode of Socially Awkward.
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It’s Wheel of Fortune’s WWE Week and Evan has Wheel contestants on to recap and preview their appearances. Tracina Jones from Tampa partnered with Drew McIntyre. What did they talk about? How has her week been since going viral due to her incorrect ball-centric guess. Tracina is joining by Ben Clark who is about to partner with Big E. How did they manage to hit it off so well? And what event will Tracina and Ben even up attending next year? All that plus Tracina and Ben offer their full Wrestlemania predictions, and how Evan ended up as an alternate for WWE week. #playingwithballs
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Jim Meskimen is a talented mix of acting, voiceovers, impressions and general artistry. He is also approaching 300 credits on IMDB thanks to appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Gas Lit, Apollo 13 and such commercials as Geico and KFC! Jim is now sharing his wealth of knowledge with a new online course called The Working Actor Method (jimworkingactor.com). Besides laying out the course, Jim and Evan talk about his past credits, his mother Marion Ross from Happy Days and his favorite impressions. Then Evan tries to extract an impression of wrestling commentator Jim Ross just to see if Jim (Ross) Meskimen can impersonate Jim Ross. While enlightening, also enjoy Evan’s awkward technical difficulties!
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In this milestone episode 100, Evan welcomes tv/radio host and activist Kerri Kasem. Kerri shares her battles advocating for the elderly. She also recounts not seeing her father, radio legend Casey Kasem, towards the end of his life, due to archaic family visitation laws. Hear how her Kasem Cares Foundation righted the wrong and how she persisted. And would she run for office? Kerri also previews how she is changing lives with her Breakthrough Naturally wellness company. All that and what it was like going to Hebrew school even though she wasn’t Jewish. A little bit of awkward mixed in with a whole lot of awesome!
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