The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Zach Gelb and Tony Gallo Dominate "The Wednesday Wheel" Sep 04, 2026

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Guest Zach Gelb joins "Tony" Gallo and Pete Hoffman for a round of trivia games involving Super Bowl MVPs and MLB history. Tony Gallo clinches a victory by identifying a classic 1998 film as the segment wraps with a New York Yankees lineup update.

(00:01:00) The Wednesday Wheel Begins

(00:03:35) Non-QB Super Bowl MVPs

(00:05:38) Mets And Giants Trivia

(00:10:48) Guessing 1998's Top Movie

(00:13:58) Yankees Lineup Update

Eli Manning’s HOF Debate: Legendary Playoff Runs vs. Career Stats Sep 04, 2026

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C-Mac and Zach evaluate Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame credentials by comparing his postseason heroics against his regular-season statistics. They also discuss various wedding traditions and preview an upcoming interview with Roger Clemens regarding his infamous postseason incident.

(00:01:00) Iconic Wedding Songs

(00:04:10) Cultural Reception Traditions

(00:06:17) Eli Manning HOF Debate

(00:10:19) Patriots Super Bowl Losses

(00:12:53) NFL Season Predictions

OBJ's Giants Return and Rutgers' 'Disgraceful' Loss to UMass Sep 04, 2026

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On The Carton Show, Big Mac and Zach Gelb react to the return of Odell Beckham Jr. to the Giants, questioning if he can still be a productive mentor. They also criticize Rutgers for an embarrassing loss to UMass and preview the Yankees' series against the Padres.

(00:01:00) Karaoke and Athlete Names

(00:02:45) Yankees Series Preview

(00:07:43) Odell Beckham Jr. Return

(00:12:52) Malik Nabers Injury Health

(00:17:41) Rutgers' Loss to UMass

Big Mac and Zach Gelb Recall Wild Don Imus Stories Sep 04, 2026

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Big Mac and Zach Gelb share their outlook on the New York football season and the impressive success of the Los Angeles Rams. They reflect on WFAN history, including the debut of Boomer and Carton, and recount personal encounters with the legendary Don Imus.

(00:01:00) New York Football Outlook

(00:02:31) Analyzing Rams Success

(00:07:38) WFAN Anniversary Memories

(00:10:52) Personal Don Imus Stories

RUTGERS IS A DISASTER! Is It Finally Time to Fire Greg Schiano? Sep 04, 2026

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Rutgers football has become the laughingstock of college football after an absolutely disastrous loss to UMass. Chris McMonigle and Zach Gelb break down the embarrassing performance, the 30 unanswered points, and why they believe Greg Schiano’s time in Piscataway may have finally come to an end. The guys also hear from Rutgers fans who are fed up with the program and debate whether Rutgers can realistically compete in the Big Ten. Then, the conversation shifts to the Yankees, as New York continues its push to chase down Tampa Bay for the AL East crown. Is it time to stop talking about the Wild Card and start thinking about winning the division? Zach Gelb is filling in for Craig Carton alongside Chris McMonigle on WFAN's Carton Show.

Rutgers Got EMBARRASSED… Are the Yankees About to Take Over the AL East?! Sep 04, 2026

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Rutgers football suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in program history, falling to UMass after entering the game as a massive favorite. Chris McMonigle and Zach Gelb break down the disastrous performance and question whether Greg Schiano’s time at Rutgers has finally come to an end. Then, the conversation turns to the Yankees. After Tampa Bay’s recent struggles and New York getting healthier, the Yankees are suddenly just three games back in the loss column with a huge series against San Diego on deck. Are the Yankees about to make a serious run at the AL East and the No. 1 seed? Zach Gelb is filling in for Craig Carton on the Carton Show with Big Mac.

Full Show: McMonigle and Nick Kostos on Yankees Title Hopes and NFL Outlook Sep 03, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos evaluate the New York Yankees' chances of winning the division and their postseason rotation depth. They also provide a comprehensive NFL preview covering the Giants' offensive potential, the Jets' backup quarterback search, and division predictions for the upcoming season.

(00:01:58) Nick Kostos Joins Show

(00:07:10) Yankees Division Title Race

(00:14:27) Hip Hop Legend Debate

(00:19:30) Giants Season Expectations

(00:29:40) NFL Division Winner Picks

(00:37:36) Painful Yankees Playoff Losses

(00:45:18) Top 90s Music Hits

(00:53:44) Don Imus WFAN Stories

(01:05:22) Will Levis Jets Workout

(01:11:30) Super Bowl Prediction Talk

Hour 1: Big Mac and Nick Kostos: Why the Yankees Are the American League's Best Sep 03, 2026

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Big Mac and Nick Kostos break down the New York Yankees' late-inning heroics and Clarke Schmidt's dominant season as they chase the division title. They also examine the New York Giants' coaching and offensive outlook, debating whether Daniel Jones can solidify himself as the franchise quarterback.

(00:01:25) Nick Kostos Joins McMonigle

(00:06:00) Yankees Chasing Division Lead

(00:12:50) Eminem And Hip-Hop Memories

(00:17:05) Giants Coaching Staff Analysis

(00:20:35) Aaron Boone Management Critique

(00:23:40) Daniel Jones Franchise Evaluation

Hour 2: Nick Kostos: Giants’ Path to 2-0 and Jets’ Offensive Potential Sep 03, 2026

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Nick Kostos joins Big Mac to discuss why he believes the New York Giants can secure a 2-0 start by exploiting weaknesses in the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams. They evaluate the New York Jets' offensive outlook with Geno Smith and break down why they are fading certain quarterbacks like Justin Fields. The conversation also explores the best uniforms in NFL history and various quarterback ratings.

(00:01:20) NFL Week 1 Anticipation

(00:04:22) Giants Potential 2-0 Start

(00:10:22) Jets Offensive Optimism

(00:17:43) NFL Uniform History Debate

(00:22:30) Quarterback Passer Ratings

(00:27:11) Ravens and Steelers Outlook

Hour 3: McMonigle and Kostos Relive Heartbreaking New York Sports Losses Sep 03, 2026

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McMonigle and Nick Kostos take a nostalgic trip through painful memories of Giants, Yankees, and Knicks defeats, debating whether the 2001 World Series was worse than the 2004 ALCS. They also discuss the history of WFAN, sharing personal stories from their days as interns and an encounter with the legendary Don Imus.

(00:01:20) Ninja Turtles Debate

(00:05:05) Animation Style Critiques

(00:06:58) Painful Sports Memories

(00:11:33) The Crying Game

(00:16:32) Aaron Boone Tenure

(00:18:29) Astros Cheating Scandal

(00:22:30) Nerdy Music Habits

(00:26:23) Yacht Rock Metallica

(00:28:10) Patrick Ewing Era

(00:32:30) 2001 vs 2004