The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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Hour 3: The Jets are Set to Play 14 of 17 Games at 1pm Aug 17, 2026

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Hour 3: Craig, Zach, and Gallo give their thoughts on the Jets schedule, how the AFC East will look at the end of the year, and much more.

Hour 4: The Rizzler Needs to Lose Some Weight & Bayonne Little League Success Aug 17, 2026

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Craig says that The Rizzler needs to lose a few pounds. Plus, Craig gives some prudent parenting advice for the audience, the Bayonne Little League, and much more.

Costco Samples and Social Media Child Stardom Aug 17, 2026

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Craig Carton questions the ethics of monetizing The Rizzler's viral fame and discusses the possibility of Najee Harris joining the New York Giants. He also shares a rumor about the lack of ice in Kevin Hart's "Cold as Balls" series and reflects on legendary figures from the Little League World Series.

(00:01:20) Costco And The Rizzler

(00:05:55) Carton's Kettlebell Transformation

(00:09:20) Aaron Glenn Coaching Debate

(00:13:00) Najee Harris Giants Update

(00:18:30) Raising Future Career Men

(00:21:45) Kevin Hart's Ice Fraud

(00:25:30) Little League Legend Stories

(00:33:25) Penn State Cocaine Scandal

Jets Face Major Primetime Snub with 14 Afternoon Kickoffs Aug 17, 2026

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They analyze the New York Jets' upcoming schedule, highlighting the team's total lack of primetime games and the abundance of early Sunday kickoffs. The conversation shifts to producer Pete Hoffman’s recent suspension following a social media error regarding the Mets' front office. Finally, they evaluate Brendan Sorsby's draft prospects and his future at Texas Tech.

(00:01:00) Jets Schedule Snub

(00:07:43) Bills Division Outlook

(00:13:57) Leon Rose Connection

(00:17:38) Pete Hoffman Suspended

(00:25:31) Brendan Sorsby Draft

Craig Debates the Jets QB Battle and Ranks Elite NFL Coaches Aug 17, 2026

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The discussion begins with viral news clips before shifting into a heated debate over the New York Jets' quarterback situation featuring Geno Smith and Cade Klubnik. They also analyze upcoming NFL season schedules for local teams and compare the career trajectories of top coaches like Sean Payton and Mike McCarthy.

(00:01:00) Viral Fox Detroit Clip

(00:05:36) Local Radio Loyalty Debate

(00:08:49) Jets and Giants Predictions

(00:14:52) Geno Smith vs Cade Klubnik

(00:22:05) Comparing Elite NFL Coaches

100mg Edible Mishap and the Jets QB Dilemma Aug 17, 2026

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The show goes off the rails when Gallo details his experience taking a 100mg edible at a Mets game and recounts his bachelor party trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The conversation covers the New York Giants' interest in Najee Harris following Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s preseason performance. They also debate whether the New York Jets should start Geno Smith or look toward the future with Cade Klubnik.

(00:01:18) Concert Debates and Toronto Trip

(00:09:52) 100mg Edible at Citi Field

(00:13:46) Giants Targeting Najee Harris

(00:19:00) Jets Quarterback Starting Debate

Craig and Zach Talk Jets Preseason and Toronto Bachelor Party Drama Aug 17, 2026

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Craig and Zach evaluate the New York Jets' preseason offensive potential and the talent level of their young roster. They share humorous stories from a recent bachelor party in Toronto and debate the risks of playing starting quarterbacks in preseason games. The conversation also highlights favorite dining spots like Wolfgang's Steakhouse and the logistical hazards of shipping stone crabs.

(00:01:00) Intro and Mets Banter

(00:02:52) Jets Offensive Potential

(00:07:12) Wolfgang's and Bairrada

(00:12:11) Preseason QB Risks

(00:15:51) Toronto Bachelor Party

Craig Carton Reacts to Shocking Penn State Fraternity Drug Bust Aug 17, 2026

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Craig Carton and the crew discuss a drug trafficking operation involving Penn State fraternities where pledges were allegedly used as cocaine mules. They also debate John Harbaugh's coaching decisions regarding player safety in the preseason and share a classic story about Nate Newton and a rib restaurant.

(00:01:05) Penn State Frat Bust

(00:04:30) Buffet Stories and Ribs

(00:07:43) Quarterback Safety Debate

(00:13:41) NFL Season Win Predictions

(00:16:11) Sid Rosenberg and Bets

Harbaugh’s Jackson Dart Gamble & NYC Pizza Debates Aug 17, 2026

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Craig and the crew explore John Harbaugh's decision to play Jackson Dart in the preseason despite an injury scare. They also discuss Isaiah Likely's potential impact and debate the best pizza and food spots in New York City.

(00:01:00) Penn State Frat Scandal

(00:02:27) Jackson Dart Injury Risk

(00:04:47) Isaiah Likely Season Outlook

(00:07:46) Broadcasting Preseason Football Games

(00:10:41) The Ultimate NYC Pizza Debate

CRAIG CARTON CALLS OUT JOHN HARBAUGH Aug 17, 2026

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Craig Carton is back on the Carton Show with Zach Gelb filling in for Chris McMonigle, and the Giants are front and center. Carton has a major question for John Harbaugh after Jaxson Dart was sent to the blue medical tent following a hard hit — why was the Giants' franchise quarterback put back into a meaningless preseason game? Carton argues that Harbaugh is getting a pass that other Giants coaches never would have received.

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