The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Latest Episodes:

Bart Scott on the Jets' Playoff Collapse & Ray Rice's Redemption Aug 19, 2026

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Bart Scott joins Craig Carton to discuss his friendship with Ray Rice and their shared high school Hall of Fame journey. He breaks down the defensive errors during the Jets' AFC Championship loss and shares a bizarre story about his namesake bleachers being stolen for scrap metal in Detroit.

(00:01:27) Kitchen Cabaret Garlic Knot

(00:03:35) Stolen Bleachers In Detroit

(00:06:07) Ray Rice's Post-NFL Legacy

(00:11:48) Penn State Drug Ring

(00:16:33) Jets' AFC Championship Breakdown

Yankees' Offensive Woes and Ohtani's Potential Opt-Out Aug 19, 2026

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Craig Carton & Bart Scott explores the possibility of Shohei Ohtani opting out of his Dodgers contract and urges the Yankees or Mets to be ready. They analyze the Yankees' record in games with low hit counts and evaluate Aaron Boone's management during their offensive struggles. The conversation concludes with an analysis of the Knicks' roster construction compared to the championship-winning Pistons.

(00:01:34) Ohtani Opt-Out Potential

(00:04:50) Yankees Hit Statistics Analysis

(00:08:21) Aaron Boone's Management

(00:14:03) Yankees Championship Expectations

(00:19:13) Knicks Roster Building

Could Dodgers Ownership Problems Lead Ohtani to the Mets? Aug 19, 2026

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With Bart Scott filling in for C-Mac, Craig breaks down what could be a dream scenario for Mets fans. Could Mark Walters selling his stake in the Dodgers lead to a Shohei Ohtani opt-out? If so would Steve Cohen go get the two-way superstar? The guys cover it all.

Full Show: Chris Christie Still Believes in the Metropolitans, Dak Prescott vs. Jalen Hurts, Bruce Springsteen Debate, and Much More Tell Ya Friends! Aug 18, 2026

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Tell Ya Friends, Tell Ya Friends -- Chris Christie Fills in for Chris McMonigle and the guys debate Dak vs. Jalen Hurts, the quality of Bruce Springsteen's music, a caller calls Cody Bellinger a Crackhead, a man loses his shot with his bisexual dogwalker, and a whole lot more Tell Ya Friends!

Hour 1: Governor Christie Joins the Show Today and He Still Believes in the Mets! Aug 18, 2026

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Governor Christie Fills-In for Big Mac, My Man Pots N' Pans!! They break down the Mets recent success, debate Jalen Hurts vs. Dak Prescott and much more.

Hour 2: The One Person Governor Christie Would Be Nervous To Meet Aug 18, 2026

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Craig and Governor Christie discuss the one person the Governor would be nervous to meet, Bruce Springsteen stories, Mets optimism, the Cowboys and much more.

Hour 3: Governor Christie Loves Bruce Springsteen....Craig Doesn't & Cody Bellinger is Nicknamed "The Crackhead" By a Caller Aug 18, 2026

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The debate rages over whether Bruce Springsteen makes good music or not. And an interesting caller has lots to say about many things, one of which is Cody Bellinger, who she affectionately refers to as "The Crackhead".

Hour 4: Don't Let the Mets Win Tonight Aug 18, 2026

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Governor Christie thinks the Mets still have a chance at making a run, a caller blows his opportunity with his bisexual Dogwalker, and a whole lot more, my man pots n' pans!!

June’s Hilarious Call on Cody Bellinger & Andy Pettitte Aug 18, 2026

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Craig and Chris Christie react to a hilarious call from June, a New York Yankees fan who gives Cody Bellinger a questionable nickname while praising her 'honey' Andy Pettitte. They delve into the intersection of sports and politics following Jaxson Dart’s introduction of the president at a local event. Additionally, Christie shares a story about a family road trip in a U-Haul and his prized Bruce Springsteen guitar.

(00:01:00) Noah Kahan Concert

(00:04:22) Coaching Chris Christie

(00:07:30) Jaxson Dart Politics

(00:10:10) Christie's U-Haul Trip

(00:13:52) June's Yankee Call

Chris Christie and Craig on Mets Blunders and Penn State Drug Ring Aug 18, 2026

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Craig and guest Chris Christie examine a social media mistake made by producer Pete Hoffman regarding the New York Mets. They argue over the lyrical interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's hits and share a heated debate over board game rules. The discussion also covers a major drug bust at Penn State involving the nickname Pablo Pledgescobar.

(00:01:05) Pete Hoffman's Met Blunder

(00:03:22) Springsteen Lyrical Meaning

(00:08:33) Board Game Rules

(00:12:50) NFL Quarterback Safety

(00:16:36) Penn State Cocaine Ring