The Craig Carton Show

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Brian Urlacher EXPOSES Colin Kaepernick | Antics Wouldn't Fly On His Team Sep 25, 2026

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Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher opens up about Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem, exposing how the controversy shattered NFL locker room unity and why he couldn't stomach those antics on his own team. Urlacher and Craig dive deep into the lasting fallout of Kaepernick's protest on team culture, player dynamics, and football leadership. Plus, brief takes on Caleb Williams' injury handling and Pro Football Hall of Fame hypocrisy regarding snubs like Bill Belichick and Terrell Owens.

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Backups, Broadcast Blunders, and the College Sports Shake-Up Sep 25, 2026

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Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media. They dig into the NFL's backup quarterback chaos — from Jameis Winston's embarrassing Monday night performance to the surprising success of Drew Lock, Carson Wentz, and Michael Penix filling in around the league. The conversation shifts to CBS's NFL pregame show, where Craig pulls no punches on the Tony Romo situation and questions why the network's studio coverage has lost its edge. Then they tackle the Protect College Sports Act and the future of NIL — exploring transfer limits, booster vetting, agent fee caps, and what real reform could mean for college athletics. Plus, a quick take on Jalen Brunson's SNL hosting debut and why the show has lost its funny bone.

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She Showed Up At Jim Norton's Door...He Said No! | The Craig Carton Show Sep 24, 2026

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Jim Norton tells Craig Carton about the one woman he turned away after she showed up looking nothing like her photo, before opening up about his legendary comedy career, radio, addiction recovery, and much more!

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Jaxson Dart OUT For Season: New York Giants HATE Their Fanbase Sep 23, 2026

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Craig Carton reacts LIVE to the breaking news that confirms New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending knee surgery following a devastating injury against the Los Angeles Rams. What was originally believed to be a minor multi-week MCL sprain has completely derailed the New York Giants season, leaving the fanbase reeling after head coach John Harbaugh's optimistic press conference blew up in their faces. Tune in for Craig Carton's unfiltered breakdown of how the Giants botched the injury narrative and where the franchise goes from here.

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Jaxson Dart Walked Off. Caleb Williams CRIED! + Darren Rovell On Getting Into Business With Kobe Bryant, Making ESPN History, & Much More Sep 22, 2026

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Craig Carton delivers the ultimate NFL QB toughness debate comparing Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams and New York Giants' Jaxson Dart. Watch Craig call out Caleb Williams for overreacting to a minor hamstring strain while applauding Jaxson Dart for walking off a tough knee injury. Does Caleb Williams make the Mount Rushmore of Chicago Bears QBs? Watch to find out and don't forget to subscribe for daily sports commentary and instant NFL reactions!

Plus, Darren Rovell joins Craig Carton to share how his close business partnership with Kobe Bryant completely transformed his life and paved the way for massive venture successes like BodyArmor. The sports business pioneer breaks down how he revolutionized sports media by convincing ESPN to create the sports business beat. Plus, Rovell opens up his million dollar briefcase to showcase rare sports memorabilia, historical artifacts, and one-of-a-kind collectibles.

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"I Was Wrong" Craig Carton REACTS To WILD Start To 2026 NFL Season Sep 21, 2026

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Craig Carton is eating a massive slice of humble pie after a wild NFL Week 2 completely upended his preseason expectations. From his beloved Jets choking away a 17-7 lead to the Packers and looking like the same old team, to the Texans and Chargers stumbling to 0-2 while the Raiders sit surprisingly at 2-0, Craig admits he got everything wrong. Tune in as Carton breaks down a chaotic week of football where nothing went according to plan!

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Jen Hale On How Dianna Russini Mike Vrabel Scandal Influenced Women In Sports Sep 18, 2026

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FOX Sports sideline reporter Jen Hale joins The Craig Carton Show to break down the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel controversy and the fallout rocking the NFL media world. Hale and Craig Carton discuss the impact Russini's actions had on women in sports, and the two got into the Holly Rowe/Steve Sarkisian controversy, as well as Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad. Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more unfiltered interviews from Craig Carton

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“Why Does The NCAA Even Exist?” Craig Carton TORCHES Its Pathetic Michigan Hail Mary Statement Sep 17, 2026

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Craig unloads on the NCAA following their admission of massive protocol failures in the Michigan vs. Western Michigan Hail Mary controversy, questioning why the governing body even exists if it lacks the power to reverse the call. After exposing the flaws in the Big Ten and college football leadership, Craig debuts two brand-new NFL ranking segments: "The Power Tower" and "Bottom of the Barrel."

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Sydney Sweeney vs. Lindsay Clancy: Craig Defines Crazy Sep 16, 2026

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Craig breaks down today’s cultural outrage by separating modern media commentary into two clear groups: "crazy" versus "not crazy". He calls out widespread media double standards, contrasting the intense backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s provocative Novig gambling ad with the baffling support for Lindsay Clancy. Carton expands his rant across sports and entertainment, comparing high-profile debates over Lia Thomas, Holly Rowe, and James Bond casting to illustrate how upside-down the media landscape has become.

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Fake Outrage ERUPTS Over Steve Sarkisian-Holly Rowe AI Video Sep 15, 2026

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Craig calls out the fake outrage surrounding the viral Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe AI video following Texas’s postgame interview after their win over Ohio State. Why is everyone so upset over an obvious AI meme when similar sports media moments get ignored? Texas QB Arch Manning is under a lot of heat for laughing at the meme in a post game press conference. Catch the full breakdown of the media double standards on The Craig Carton Show. Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow

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