The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Should Jaded Yankee Fans Celebrate a Wild Card Berth? Sep 15, 2026

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The conversation begins with an analysis of the betting lines for the Giants and Jets, noting their status as underdogs heading into the weekend. The discussion then covers the news of Sterling Shepard joining the Jets' practice squad before debating whether Yankee fans have become too spoiled to celebrate a postseason berth. Finally, a detour into steakhouse etiquette highlights the annoyance of overbearing tableside service.

(00:01:00) NY Football Betting Odds

(00:05:20) Sterling Shepard Joins Jets

(00:06:40) Yankees Postseason Celebration Debate

(00:12:30) Aaron Judge Dinner Habits

(00:15:01) Steakhouse Etiquette Pet Peeves

Did Steve Cohen Save Pete Alonso's Career? Sep 15, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton analyze the friction between Mets fans and GM David Stearns following Pete Alonso’s departure. They reveal behind-the-scenes details about rejected contracts, a spiritual trip to the Vatican, and how Steve Cohen allegedly kept Alonso's career on track when no other offers materialized.

(00:01:20) NFL Picks and Records

(00:04:25) Fans Booing David Stearns

(00:08:12) Steve Cohen's Lip Reading

(00:12:42) Pete Alonso Hires Boras

(00:17:01) Stearns Rejects Long-Term Deal

(00:21:47) Pete Alonso's Vatican Prayer

(00:28:30) Stearns' Move Evaluations

Craig Recalls Personal Elevator Accident After Hyrox Poop Scandal Sep 15, 2026

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Craig and Big Mac dive into the viral story of an Austrian athlete who won a Hyrox race despite suffering a messy gastrointestinal accident mid-competition. This prompts Craig to share a graphic and hilarious personal memory of a similar disaster in a hotel elevator early in his career. They also take calls to debate whether the Yankees' playoff clinch celebration was appropriate or premature.

(00:01:00) Roommate Show Ticket Giveaway

(00:03:14) Hyrox Athlete Poop Scandal

(00:09:15) Craig's Personal Elevator Accident

(00:11:48) Yankees Playoff Celebration Debate

Big Mac Admitting Five Push-Up Limit Leads to Studio Pull-Up Challenge Sep 15, 2026

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Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss finding a flyer for Tom Coughlin's push-up competition, leading to a debate about their own physical fitness. They also examine whether the Yankees should be celebrating a wild card berth and how Aaron Boone must handle his pitching staff down the stretch.

(00:01:00) Sharing Desks With Tiki

(00:02:30) Coughlin's Push-Up Competition

(00:07:11) Studio Pull-Up Challenge

(00:08:41) Yankees Playoff Celebration Debate

(00:12:14) Managing Aaron Boone's Bullpen

Craig & C-Mac Defend Yankees' Playoff Celebration After Clinching Sep 15, 2026

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Craig and C-Mac discuss the New York Yankees clinching a postseason berth and address criticism regarding the team's clubhouse celebration. They argue that players should enjoy the milestone of making the playoffs, regardless of whether the division is won yet. The discussion also touches on Aaron Judge's home run and the team's dominance over the Minnesota Twins.

(00:01:00) Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth

(00:02:03) Playoff Celebration Debate

(00:08:24) Judge Homer And Twins Dominance

Craig and Big Mac Defend the Yankees Postseason Celebration Sep 15, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the New York Yankees clinching a postseason berth and debate the criticism surrounding their locker room celebration. They argue that reaching the playoffs is a hard-earned achievement that deserves recognition, regardless of the "World Series or bust" mentality.

(00:01:00) Show Introduction

(00:02:50) Yankees Playoff Celebration

(00:11:03) Postseason Pitching Strategy

(00:13:00) NFL Week Recap

Best of Jets on WFAN: Reaction to dominant win over Titans Sep 15, 2026

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Tune in as the hosts of Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle react to Gang Green's resounding win over the Tennessee Titans and old friend Robert Saleh. While the Titans were unimpressive, the Jets more than handled their business. What are the takeaways for this Jets team as they look to restore their credibility and build confidence within the fanbase?

Best of the Giants on WFAN: Why Jaxson Dart's response to huge hits proves he is ready Sep 15, 2026

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The New York Giants kicked off their season with a statement victory behind Jaxson Dart's poise and a relentless ground attack. We break down Malik Nabers' return, line-of-scrimmage dominance, and what this win means for the rest of the season.

Full Show: Carton and Big Mac: New York Football is Back After 1-0 Starts Sep 14, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac celebrate a historic 1-0 start for both the Jets and Giants following a dominant NFL opening weekend. They analyze the impact of coaching on the Giants' identity, the efficiency of the Jets' road victory, and the anticipated return of Pete Alonso to Citi Field.

(00:01:50) NFL Opening Weekend

(00:05:11) Giants Victory Analysis

(00:09:08) Jets Dominant Win

(00:16:30) Tesla Cyber Taxis

(00:21:32) Aaron Judge Interview

(00:24:40) Pete Alonso Return

(00:29:15) NFL Week 1 Picks

(00:39:41) Radio Industry Stories

Hour 1: Craigy and Big Mac: Giants and Jets Dominate Week 1 NFL Openers Sep 14, 2026

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Craigy and Big Mac celebrate a rare 1-0 start for both the Giants and the Jets, highlighting the physical dominance shown against the Cowboys. They discuss the impact of John Harbaugh and the performance of Jaxson Dart while venting about Sunday Ticket technical issues and the future of New York football.

(00:01:20) New York's Perfect Start

(00:04:45) Harbaugh Transforms The Giants

(00:08:35) Jets Dominant Week 1

(00:14:20) New York Quarterback Comparison

(00:18:30) Sunday Ticket Contract Rant

(00:23:15) Giants Coaching And Discipline