In his years with the New York Giants, Tiki Barber has managed to turn himself into a media brand. Apart from his football career, Barber is also a regular commentator on FNC’s Fox and Friends, the host of a weekly Sirius Satellite Radio show and the author of several childrens’ books.

Over in the Daily News, Bob Raissman wrote an interesting article on Barber’s media presence and how he built up his brand.

On Tuesday, January 10, Barber will be stopping by the Y to discuss his football career and life on and off the field with NY1’s Budd Mishkin.

[Tiki Barber of the New York Giants: 01/10/06]

On the arts tip: Classical guitar legend Pepe Romero will be co-curating the annual Guitar Marathon in January along with David Spelman. The theme this time around is ”450 Years of the Spanish Guitar” and performers include Renaissance lute expert Paul O’Dette, California classical guitarist Gyan Riley and Martha Masters. We’ll also be premiering new works by Dominic Frasca and Riley and a New York premiere from Celedonio Romero.

Virtuoso Eliot Fisk will be performing during the evening session, too, as this Guitar Technique Tutor blog notes. Guitar lovers rejoice.