The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Hour 2: Craig Carton Takes Credit for Jackson Dart’s Popping Up Strategy Sep 14, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the New York Giants' dominant performance and the rising identity of their ground game featuring Patrick Ricard and Tyrone Tracy Jr. They analyze the impact of predictive markets like Kalshi on sports betting handles and debate the historical legacy of Jim Brown. Carton also proposes a "No Action Day" to encourage responsible gaming while claiming he personally influenced Jackson Dart’s on-field toughness.

(00:01:22) Sports Cards on Whatnot

(00:04:13) Kalshi’s Betting Handle Surge

(00:07:09) Proposing No Action Day

(00:10:01) Giants Ground Game Analysis

(00:14:44) Jets Victory Over Titans

(00:17:10) US Open Scheduling Critique

(00:18:46) Comparing Giants and Jets

(00:21:50) NFL High Scoring Trends

(00:25:01) Debating Jim Brown’s Legacy

Hour 3: Fans Expect a Hero's Welcome for Pete Alonso in Citi Field Return Sep 14, 2026

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They discuss Pete Alonso’s highly anticipated return to Citi Field and whether fans should root for him to hit a home run against the Mets. The conversation also details the Giants’ impressive victory over the Cowboys and the cultural shift under John Harbaugh.

(00:01:32) Pete Alonso's Return

(00:05:05) Divisional NFL Openers

(00:08:24) Target Field Discovery

(00:14:26) Giants Beat Cowboys

(00:20:14) Aaron Glenn Incident

(00:24:16) Tony Romo Controversy

(00:27:58) Golfing at Baltusrol

Hour 4: Carton Blasts Aaron Judge for Refusing to Support Teammate for MVP Sep 14, 2026

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Carton critiques Aaron Judge for stating he would not vote for a teammate as MVP despite a dominant season on the mound. They pivot to discussing Garrett Cole's controversial pre-pitch routine and a debate over the New York Giants' playoff potential. The conversation also explores personal anecdotes ranging from passive income with Tesla taxis to wardrobe disputes during television appearances.

(00:01:20) Tesla Taxi Business Plan

(00:05:57) Aaron Judge MVP Controversy

(00:12:04) Garrett Cole Clock Antics

(00:17:59) Personal Bathroom Tales

(00:22:12) Wardrobe Conflicts at Fox

(00:26:45) Fennel and Italian Slang

(00:30:45) Jets vs Giants Wins

(00:37:42) Rick Jeanneret Mentor Story

Hour 5: McMonigle on Giants' Physical Identity and Monday Night Picks Sep 14, 2026

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Chris McMonigle analyzes the New York Giants' physical performance in their season opener, highlighting their third-down success and defensive effort. He also reviews the Jets' victory over the Titans and shares betting locks for the Monday Night Football matchup between the Chiefs and Broncos on The Carton Show.

(00:01:00) Giants Physical Identity

(00:06:06) Cowboys Game Analysis

(00:10:41) Jets Dominant Victory

(00:13:19) Third Down Conversions

(00:07:31) Monday Night Picks

Aaron Judge's MVP Take & Gerrit Cole's Clock Obsession Sep 14, 2026

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Craig and Chris explore the idea of starting a business with Elon Musk's autonomous Tesla Cybercabs to generate passive income. They also debate Aaron Judge's philosophy on pitchers winning the MVP award and blast Gerrit Cole for his rigid adherence to the stadium clock.

(00:01:03) Tesla Cyber Taxi Investment

(00:06:16) Aaron Judge's MVP Take

(00:11:11) Gerrit Cole's Clock Obsession

(00:14:00) Giants Future & Alonso's Return

Pete Alonso's Citi Field Return and Big Mac's Twins Blunder Sep 14, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and whether Mets fans would cheer for him to hit a home run. They also mock Big Mac for his lack of knowledge regarding the Minnesota Twins' outdoor stadium and debate John Harbaugh's receiving rooms.

(00:01:00) Pete Alonso's Citi Field Return

(00:03:40) Monday Night Football Preview

(00:05:59) Big Mac's Twins Blunder

(00:10:31) Caller Mocks Big Mac

(00:14:04) Giants and Harbaugh Debate

Madison Beer vs Taylor Swift Debate and Giants' Dominant Win Sep 14, 2026

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The Carton Show criticize the USTA for scheduling the US Open men's final against the NFL's opening Sunday before pivoting to a debate comparing Madison Beer and Taylor Swift. The conversation shifts to a deep dive into the New York Giants' recent performance, with a caller comparing the current team's potential to the 2008 squad.

(00:01:36) US Open Scheduling Critique

(00:03:03) Beer vs Swift Debate

(00:10:05) Giants Win Over Cowboys

Craig Claims Credit for Jaxson Dart's "Pop Up" Strategy Sep 14, 2026

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Craig and Big Mac debate the significance of the Giants' win over the Cowboys compared to the Jets' victory against the Titans. They discuss NFL defensive struggles during a high-scoring Week 1 and have a heated argument over Jim Brown's legacy. Craig also highlights how he supposedly influenced Jaxson Dart's strategy for avoiding the concussion tent.

(00:02:17) Comparing Giants and Jets Wins

(00:06:00) Preseason Impact on Defenses

(00:09:11) Jaxson Dart's Performance

(00:10:52) Debate Over Jim Brown

(00:13:40) Craig's Advice to Dart

Giants Manhandle Cowboys Behind Jackson Dart’s Dominant Performance Sep 14, 2026

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Craig and Big Mac break down the Giants' physical identity and their recent victory over the Dallas Cowboys. They also discuss the staggering rise of Kalshi's predictive betting markets and a proposal for a "No Action Day" to support responsible gambling.

(00:01:19) WhatNot Memorabilia Marketplace

(00:04:39) Kalshi Prediction Markets Growth

(00:07:24) Responsible Gaming Advocacy

(00:09:23) Giants Physical Identity Discussion

(00:15:41) Jets Competent Performance Review

Carton Rants Over Sunday Ticket Glitch and Giants Season Outlook Sep 14, 2026

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Craig Carton vents his frustration regarding a YouTube Sunday Ticket glitch that prevented him from watching the Eagles game at home. He and Chris McMonigle also break down the Giants' performance against the Cowboys, debating whether the team is poised for a successful season under their current leadership.

(00:01:00) Sunday Ticket Technical Failure

(00:05:40) Giants Discipline vs Cowboys

(00:07:54) Harbaugh And Giants Future

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