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New York Sports Helped a City Heal After 9/11 | Evan & Tiki Sep 11, 2026

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Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring the firefighters, police officers and other heroes who risked and lost their lives trying to save others. Tiki recalls returning to New York after the Giants played in Denver the night before the attacks, while Evan shares what it felt like experiencing that terrifying day from Washington, D.C.

They also remember how sports helped New York begin to feel normal again, from Mike Piazza’s unforgettable home run to the Giants returning to the field. Twenty-five years later, the memories remain vivid, even as a younger generation now knows September 11 only as history.

We Remember September 11th | Boomer & Gio Sep 11, 2026

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Just a few thoughts from us to start the show on this 25th anniversary.

Carton Calls Drake Maye's Performance Inexplicable After Patriots Loss | The Carton Show with Chris McMonigle Sep 10, 2026

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Carton Calls Drake Maye's Performance Inexplicable After Patriots Loss

Patriots Regression Could Open Door for Jets | Evan & Tiki Sep 10, 2026

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Drake Maye’s disastrous fourth quarter has Evan Roberts wondering if the Patriots are already showing signs of a major regression, and whether that could give the Jets a real opening in the AFC East. After watching Maye throw three fourth-quarter interceptions, Evan sees a possible roadmap for the Jets to surprise people this season.

Sam Darnold’s injury creates a completely different Jets thought: could Seattle become desperate enough to trade for Geno Smith? Evan floats the possibility while Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash immediately point to Russell Wilson as the more logical Seahawks option. The debate turns into a heated argument over whether Geno or Wilson is closer to playing winning football right now.

Backup QBs Are Important | Boomer & Gio Sep 10, 2026

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The NFL season got underway last night with the Seahawks beating the Patriots. Sam Darnold got injured during their first drive and Drew Lock took over from there. We talked about the importance of having a competent backup quarterback for exactly what happened to Darnold last night.

Aaron Berg Talks Fitness, New Special & the Jets | The Carton Show with Chris McMonigle Sep 09, 2026

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Aaron Berg joins The Carton Show in studio to discuss his physical transformation and his new YouTube special, 30 Minutes with Aaron Berg. He shares humorous stories about gym etiquette at Jersey Barbell and his experiences officiating a wedding through the Church of Humanism. The conversation wraps up with Berg's take on the New Jersey Devils and his prediction for a Jets Super Bowl run.

(00:01:12) Aaron Berg In Studio

(00:05:55) Fitness And New Special

(00:10:25) Weddings And Sports Talk

Todd Zeile on New 9/11 Film and the Healing Power of Baseball | The Carton Show with Chris McMonigle Sep 09, 2026

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Todd Zeile joins Craig and Big Mac to discuss his documentary, When America Took the Field, commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They reflect on the emotional atmosphere at Shea Stadium during the return to baseball and the symbolic significance of Mike Piazza's home run. Zeile also shares personal stories about a meeting with Sandy Koufax and the responsibilities of modern athletes.

(00:01:00) Producing When America Took The Field

(00:04:35) Driving To Shea After 9/11

(00:10:32) Piazza's Iconic Home Run

(00:17:57) Baseball's Healing Impact

(00:24:24) Sandy Koufax Birthday Encounter

Aaron Boone Benches Aaron Judge in Pivotal Yankees-Rockies Game | The Carton Show with Chris McMonigle Sep 09, 2026

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Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the high ticket prices for the Giants' season opener against the Cowboys and debate the NFL's choice for tonight's Super Bowl rematch on The Carton Show. They also analyze Aaron Boone's decision to bench Aaron Judge for a pinch-hitter during a narrow Yankees win. Additionally, they compare their home television setups and preview upcoming guest appearances.

(00:01:00) Giants Cowboys Ticket Prices

(00:03:06) NFL Season Opener Preview

(00:04:43) Aaron Boone Benches Judge

(00:09:30) Home TV Setup Debate

(00:12:18) Upcoming Guests Preview

Connor Hughes: Jaxson Dart Could Be Held Back by Matt Nagy | Evan & Tiki Sep 09, 2026

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Jaxson Dart can change the Giants’ entire outlook, but Connor Hughes has major concerns about whether Matt Nagy’s offense is built to maximize the young quarterback. Hughes explains why Dart must become a top-10 or top-12 quarterback for the Giants to make a Patriots-like leap and why Nagy’s system could make that development much harder.

Hughes also breaks down why Odell Beckham Jr. earned his way onto the roster and helped make Darius Slayton expendable. The conversation then shifts to the Jets, where Breece Hall’s workload remains a question entering Week 1, Hughes predicts an opening loss and explains why Aaron Glenn enters the season with significant job security.

Giants Could Be This Year’s Patriots | Evan & Tiki Sep 09, 2026

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The Giants enter the season with a stunningly similar setup to the Patriots team that made a massive leap behind Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel. Jaxson Dart’s rookie numbers closely mirror Maye’s, while John Harbaugh gives New York the accomplished veteran coach that could accelerate the turnaround. The argument is simple: if New England could make that jump, why can’t the Giants?

The biggest warning is the defense. New York’s run defense was among the league’s worst, and unless that changes, the quarterback development and upgraded roster may not matter. The pass rush offers real upside, but stopping the run could determine whether this Giants season becomes a surprise or another disappointment.

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