Hour 2: Howie Rose on Retirement, Iconic Calls, and One Last Mets Dream
Hour 2: Howie Rose on Retirement, Iconic Calls, and One Last Mets Dream  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Thu Mar 19 2026
Description: Howie Rose joins Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber after announcing that the 2026 season will be his last in the Mets radio booth, opening up about why now feels like the right time to step away. In a candid and emotional conversation, Rose reflects on the adrenaline of the biggest moments, the challenge of knowing when to leave, and the personal side of a career built around nights at the ballpark. The episode also becomes a celebration of Rose’s legacy, from unforgettable Mets and Rangers calls to stories about Tom Seaver, WFAN, and the art of play-by-play. He shares why radio has always meant the most to him, why mentoring the next generation matters, and why one final dream still lingers: calling a Mets championship before he signs off.