The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Hour 3: N.I.L. and College Sports Have Gotten Completely Out of Control & The Beatles Are Overrated Aug 20, 2026

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Craig breaks down the ridiculous nature of College Athletics and N.I.L. and discusses how the Beatles really aren't that good and people should get over it with them.

Hour 4: The Changing Nature of College Athletics & Restaurant Stories Aug 20, 2026

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Craig talks about how college sports are not what they used to be, restaurant stories and food nightmares, and a whole lot more tell ya friends!!

Craig Carton’s Celebrity Chef Feuds and College NIL Greed Aug 20, 2026

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Craig and the crew debate the texture of low-sodium turkey and vent about frustrating restaurant experiences. They recount confrontational encounters with celebrity chefs Mario Batali and Bobby Flay before exploring the legendary history behind the day the music died. The discussion wraps up with a critical analysis of NIL money in college sports and its impact on university enrollment.

(00:01:24) Traffic And Weather Update

(00:03:29) Low-Sodium Turkey Debate

(00:07:20) Celebrity Chef Pet Peeves

(00:14:26) Day The Music Died

(00:20:11) NIL Money In College Sports

The Beatles are the 60s Version of NSYNC Aug 20, 2026

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Craig Carton & Gallo debate the legacy of The Beatles, controversially comparing the iconic band to modern boy bands like NSYNC. They also analyze the current state of NIL in college athletics and critique Greg Schiano’s performance at Rutgers. The group concludes by discussing the NBA's national television schedule and the impact of LeBron James on the Philadelphia 76ers.

(00:01:00) Music Trivia Challenge

(00:06:20) Roasting The Beatles

(00:09:33) NIL Rule Debates

(00:16:54) Evaluating Greg Schiano

(00:20:46) Sixers Schedule Analysis

Craig Slams NIL Loophole as QB LaNorris Sellers Skips Class Aug 20, 2026

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Craig Carton expresses frustration over the current state of NIL after South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers reveals he is not enrolled in classes. They discuss the lack of uniformity in eligibility rules, comparing Sellers' situation to professional athletes returning to college sports. Later, a 93-year-old Mets fan named Mary Riley calls in, resulting in an invitation for her family to attend a game in a luxury suite.

(00:01:05) Sellers Skips Class

(00:03:27) Eligibility Rule Inconsistency

(00:08:07) Mets Fan Mary

(00:12:04) NIL System Critique

(00:18:00) Suite Invitation Offered

Geno Smith to Start Preseason Game Against Steelers Aug 20, 2026

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Craig and Gallo react to news that Geno Smith will start the upcoming preseason game against the Steelers. They also discuss the absurdity of fighting with football helmets on and reflect on Craig's encounter with Alistair Overeem.

(00:01:52) Geno Smith Preseason Start

(00:03:18) Fighting in Football

(00:08:58) Evolution of Talk Shows

(00:15:31) MMA and Self-Defense

(00:20:48) Alistair Overeem Encounter

Craig Carton Reveals Aaron Boone’s Secret Message to Him Aug 20, 2026

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Craig Carton and guest Emmanuel Berbari break down Aaron Boone's private dugout signals and the fallout from Pete Alonso's controversial foul ball against the Yankees. They discuss the team's pitching rotation and the success of the Bayonne Little League team before reminiscing about viral media like the Jerky Boys and Faces of Death.

(00:01:00) Guest Emmanuel Berbari

(00:01:32) Boone's Secret Message

(00:04:17) Yankees Game Review

(00:12:37) Bayonne Little League

(00:16:33) Nostalgic Media Grails

Bayonne's Viral Walk-Off and the King of Trashy TV Aug 20, 2026

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Craig and the crew celebrate the viral success of the Bayonne Little League team after a massive walk-off win that outpaced the Yankees in viewership. They also analyze Pete Alonso's reaction to his overturned home run in Baltimore and take a nostalgic detour to rank the kings of trashy daytime talk shows.

(00:01:00) Bayonne Little League Success

(00:02:05) Alonso Home Run Debate

(00:07:30) Trashy TV Mount Rushmore

(00:15:00) Mason Rincone's Viral Hit

(00:20:40) The Official Code of Men

Bayonne vs. Everybody: Craigie Backs LLWS Walk-Off Celebration Aug 20, 2026

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Craigie reacts to the Bayonne Little League's thrilling walk-off victory by Josue Rincón and defends the team's celebration against critics. They explore personal sports memories and debate the Mount Rushmore of WFAN hosts, including Mike the Mad Dog, while touching on urban legends about Bob Ross.

(00:01:33) New York Sports Update

(00:02:23) Bayonne LLWS Celebration Debate

(00:08:08) WFAN History And Legends

Mason Rincon Crowned New King of New York After LLWS Walk-Off Aug 20, 2026

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They analyze Mason Rincon's dramatic walk-off home run for Bayonne in the Little League World Series and address the controversy surrounding his celebration. The conversation shifts to the disputed Pete Alonso foul ball during the Yankees-Orioles game, explaining how different camera angles changed their perspective on the play. Finally, they tease an upcoming reveal about the meaning behind Aaron Boone's post-win gesture and revisit a famous Shohei Ohtani home run call.

(00:01:00) New King Of New York

(00:03:35) Rincon's LLWS Walk-Off

(00:10:25) Alonso's Disputed Foul Ball

(00:13:40) Ohtani's Home Run Call

(00:17:50) Boone's Celebration Gesture