The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Hour 4: Nick Costos Evaluates Will Levis as a Potential Jets Reclamation Project Sep 03, 2026

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Nick Costos and Big Mac evaluate the New York Jets' decision to work out Will Levis as a potential backup for Geno Smith. They also discuss the physical durability of Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo while debating whether modern NFL offenses are shifting back to heavy personnel sets.

(00:01:21) Tupac Murder Case Resolution

(00:02:08) Giants Star Injury Concerns

(00:05:45) Derek Jeter Rehab Lessons

(00:09:14) Resurgence Of NFL Fullbacks

(00:12:31) Top NFL Coaching Hierarchy

(00:15:36) Will Levis Jets Workout

(00:20:55) Competitive Pickleball Lifestyle

(00:24:20) Sports Media Office Culture

Hour 5: Kostos and McMonigle on Malik Nabors and Bold NFC Predictions Sep 03, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos debate the best 90s one-hit wonders before sharing personal stories about the emotional power of the Beatles. They analyze the New York Giants' roster and Malik Nabors' health while offering bold predictions for the NFC North and South. They also provide specific fashion advice for men and discuss Bill Belichick's clever stadium tactics.

(00:01:20) 90s Music Debates

(00:05:38) Beatles Emotional Stories

(00:08:41) Giants Season Outlook

(00:12:43) Fashion and Insecurity

(00:18:14) NFC South Analysis

(00:21:48) NFC North Preview

(00:25:12) Patriots Scoreboard Scandal

Metallica Yacht Rock AI and Heartbreaking Yankee Postseason Memories Sep 03, 2026

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ChrisMcMonigle and Nick kostos dive into the weird world of AI-generated Yacht Rock versions of Metallica hits on The Carton Show. They also discuss the emotional weight of sports milestones, like Patrick Ewing's exhale, and debate which Yankees playoff losses stung the most.

(00:01:00) AI Metallica Yacht Rock

(00:07:31) Emotional Knicks Championship Memories

(00:10:34) Painful Yankees Postseason Losses

McMonigle and Kostos Rank Heartbreaking NY Sports Losses Sep 03, 2026

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McMonigle and Nick Kostos share their favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before diving into the most emotional moments of their sports fandom on The Carton Show. They recount devastating losses for the Giants, Knicks, and Yankees, including the infamous 2003 playoff collapse against the 49ers.

(00:01:00) Music and Ninja Turtles

(00:06:12) Emotional Sports Moments

(00:13:08) NY Sports Heartbreak

(00:18:02) Aaron Boone's Future

(00:19:57) Astros Cheating Scandal

Why the NFC North Is the NFL's Most Interesting Division Sep 03, 2026

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Big Mac and Nick Kostos rank the best uniforms in NFL history, highlighting the New York Giants' legacy sets and the Eagles' Kelly greens. They dive into Lamar Jackson's impressive passer rating and debate his efficiency as a pocket passer compared to public perception. Finally, Costos explains why the NFC North is the most unpredictable division in football with all four teams capable of finishing first or last.

(00:01:32) Ranking Top NFL Uniforms

(00:06:50) NFL Quarterback Trivia Challenge

(00:09:19) Evaluating Lamar Jackson's Greatness

(00:12:18) NFC North Unpredictable Division

Nick Kostos Guarantees a Jets Interception Against the Titans Sep 03, 2026

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C-Mac and Nick Kostos discuss the intense preparation required for national sports talk and balancing family life during the NFL season on The Carton Show. They engage in a debate over whether Home Alone 2 surpasses the original film before shifting focus to the gridiron. Nick Kostos offers a bold guarantee for the Jets' season opener against the Titans and critiques the quarterback situations in New York and Pittsburgh.

(00:01:03) National Broadcasting Prep

(00:05:49) Home Alone Sequel Debate

(00:09:44) Jets Week 1 Guarantee

(00:13:31) Justin Fields Discussion

(00:15:58) Jets Quarterback Depth

Can the Giants Pass Rush Disrupt Stafford and Prescott? Sep 03, 2026

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Nick Kostos joins the conversation to evaluate the New York Giants' defensive front and their potential to pressure elite quarterbacks this season. They also discuss the optimistic outlook for the New York Jets, highlighting why Geno Smith is positioned for a major bounce-back year with improved protection and playmakers.

(00:01:01) Giants Pass Rush Discussion

(00:04:44) Jets Offensive Optimism

(00:08:44) Studio Banter and Ads

Can John Harbaugh and Jaxson Dart Save the New York Giants? Sep 03, 2026

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Big Mac and Nick Kostos analyze the potential for a New York Giants resurgence under the leadership of John Harbaugh. They debate the future of Jaxson Dart as a franchise quarterback and evaluate how a new coaching staff can bring respectability back to the organization.

(00:01:05) New York Baseball Recap

(00:02:14) Giants Coaching Optimism

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

Big Mac and Nick Kostos Debate Aaron Boone's World Series Pedigree Sep 03, 2026

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Big Mac and Nick Kostos analyze the Yankees' postseason chances on The Cardin Show, focusing on Austin Wells' recent heroics. They debate Aaron Boone's managerial DNA compared to figures like Bruce Bochy and discuss the talent gap between the American and National Leagues.

(00:01:00) Hip-Hop Intro

(00:03:08) Yankees Performance Analysis

(00:06:03) Austin Wells' Big Hit

(00:08:18) World Series Contender Debate

(00:10:45) Managerial Impact Discussion

Big Mac and Nick Kostos: Yankees Can Win the AL East Sep 03, 2026

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Chris McMonigle and Nick Kostos analyze the New York Yankees' chances of overtaking the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. They discuss the impact of Aaron Judge's return and Cam Schlittler's bid for the Cy Young Award following a dominant performance.

(00:01:00) Nick Kostos Joins Big Mac

(00:02:55) Mets Beat The Rays

(00:03:22) Cam Schlittler's Cy Young Run

(00:05:13) Aaron Judge's Impending Return

(00:09:55) Yankees' AL East Chances