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Bruce Springsteen’s Documentary & Meeting Rob Lowe Aug 18, 2026

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Craig Carton & Chris Christie discusses Bruce Springsteen's documentary and the singer's transparency regarding mental health. He shares stories from European concert venues, meeting Rob Lowe in Milan, and being intimidated by figures like Elie Wiesel before recalling a "humble pie" flight on Spirit Airlines.

(00:01:01) Springsteen's Mental Health & Tours

(00:06:07) Meeting Rob Lowe In Milan

(00:08:50) Intimidating Figures & Spirit Airlines

Mets' OMG Mojo Is Back and Tommy John’s Hall of Fame Case Aug 18, 2026

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Craig Carton and Chris Christie joins Asked and Why to discuss Jose Iglesias throwing out the first pitch and the return of the Mets' positive energy. They also debate whether Tommy John belongs in the Hall of Fame based on his career stats versus his massive contribution to sports medicine. Finally, they touch on the Yankees' postseason prospects and the impact of Max Fried's injury.

(00:01:00) Mets First Pitch

(00:07:47) Tommy John Debate

(00:10:28) Hall Of Fame Elite

(00:16:15) Yankees Division Race

Meeting Rob Lowe and His Bruce Springsteen Obsession Aug 18, 2026

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Craig Carton & Governor Chris Christie joins the program to discuss his deep fandom of Bruce Springsteen and an unexpected encounter with Rob Lowe in Milan. They also analyze the New York Mets' roster moves under David Stearns and the team's uphill battle for a postseason berth.

(00:01:02) Springsteen Movie Analysis

(00:06:28) Meeting Rob Lowe

(00:07:20) Intimidating World Figures

(00:14:02) Mets Season Outlook

(00:18:03) Postseason Probability Debate

Chris Christie Talks Von Miller and the Dak Prescott Trade Debate Aug 18, 2026

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Governor Chris Christie joins Craig Carton to discuss Von Miller joining the Dallas Cowboys and whether the team's championship window is closing. Jordan Schultz provides NFL updates on Najee Harris, Breece Hall's injury status, and training camp standouts. They conclude with a heated debate regarding the trade value of Dak Prescott compared to Jalen Hurts.

(00:01:20) Von Miller Joins Cowboys

(00:04:45) Harlan Coben Little League

(00:07:33) Rex Ryan Softball Story

(00:11:35) Najee Harris Giants Update

(00:17:10) Breece Hall Injury News

(00:20:05) NFL Training Camp Roundup

(00:24:25) Hurts vs. Prescott Debate

Chris Christie on Mets Hopes and Cowboys Respect Aug 18, 2026

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Chris Christie sits in on The Carton Show to discuss the New York Mets' recent momentum and his unique personal relationship with the Dallas Cowboys organization. They also examine the New York Giants' preseason injury concerns and the latest setbacks facing the New York Yankees.

(00:01:00) Chris Christie Joins Carton

(00:04:49) Giants And Cowboys Debate

(00:14:12) Yankees Injury News

Chris Christie’s WILD Mets Take: “Don’t Let Us Win Tonight!” Aug 18, 2026

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Chris Christie is back on WFAN, filling in for Chris McMonigle, and he wastes no time making his presence felt alongside Craig Carton! Christie makes the case for the Mets’ outrageous 26-10 comeback scenario, insisting the rest of the league better “don’t let us win tonight” as New York tries to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. Craig Carton is having NONE of it.

Best of the Giants on WFAN: Jaxson Dart has a blue tent problem Aug 18, 2026

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The hosts of WFAN react to the biggest storyline of the Giants' preseason game against the Vikings: second-year QB Jaxson Dart making yet another visit to the medical blue tent for a concussion evaluation. Evan and Tiki say perception is not necessarily reality when it comes to Dart's concussion history, while Craig GOES OFF on John Harbaugh.

Full Show: Jaxson Dart Should Not Have Come Back Into the Game & Geno Smith is the Jets Best Option at QB Aug 18, 2026

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Craig and Zach Gelb give their thoughts on the Jets and Giants preseason games, why Jaxson Dart should not have re-entered the game, the Jets new look offense, the Bayonne Little League, why the Rizzler needs to lose weight, and much more.

Hour 1: Jaxson Dart Should Not Have Come Back in the Game Aug 18, 2026

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My Man Pots and Pans!!! Craig and Zach Gelb, filling in for Cmac, break down the Giants preseason opener and why Craig believes Jaxson Dart should not have come back into the game. That and much more.

Hour 2: Geno Smith Gives the Jets the Best Chance to Win Aug 17, 2026

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Craig and Zach Gelb discuss the Jets first preseason game, why Geno is the best option for the Jets at Quarterback, and more. Plus, Gallo and Gelb had wildly different opinions on the Jay-Z concert, and much more.

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