The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Hour 4: Craig and Cmac break down how Juan Soto must feel currently with the Mets. That and more.

On this segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Big Mac dive back into the stadium seat upgrade scandal. Callers confirm the worst: the Mets are actively trying to squeeze extra cash out of the few loyal fans left sitting in an empty ballpark. Craig drops a radical solution to fix baseball: a 7-inning, 10-run mercy rule to just let everyone go home early! Plus, a breakdown of why Bo Bichette...

On this segment of The Carton Show, Craig and Big Mac react to an absolute ghost town at Citi Field. Reports flooded in that during a miserable, empty doubleheader, the Mets' ballpark app sent an alert to the few loyal fans in attendance teasing "first come, first serve" seat upgrades. The catch? They were trying to force fans to pay the full price difference just to move down! Craig slams this "o...

The New York Knicks are holding all the cards, and Craig Carton isn't afraid to let the rest of the NBA know it!

On this segment of The Carton Show, Craig and Big Mac dive into a heated debate about why American sports culture feels completely dead compared to the absolute chaos and party atmosphere of World Cup soccer. From "miserable" Wednesday night baseball crowds to why some fans completely HATE the stadium wave, Craig explains why he’s officially jealous of international fanbases.

The Mets' disastrous season takes center stage on WFAN as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to furious fans demanding answers from Steve Cohen and David Stearns. Is this one of the biggest roster-building failures in Mets history? The guys break down Nolan McLean's meltdown, the decision to let Pete Alonso walk, Bo Bichette's struggles, and whether the Mets should SELL at the trade deadline.

On WFAN's The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the shocking Fanatics Fest ticket frenzy, where Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sold out autograph and photo opportunities in just 30 minutes—despite barely starting his NFL career.

On WFAN's The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go head-to-head over the growing Anthony Volpe debate. Carton argues it's time for Yankees fans to stop the constant criticism and give Volpe credit for his breakout season, while Big Mac explains why some fans still don't fully trust him.

On WFAN's The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into a stunning rumor circulating around baseball: Did Juan Soto sit out on the exact day Francisco Lindor returned because the two stars don't want to play together?

Craig and Big Mac dive into 'Lollipop Gate' after Yankees manager Aaron Boone publicly criticized Jazz Chisholm for sucking on a blow pop during a game. They also discuss the Mets' controversial doubleheader scheduling and interview reporter Chrissy Froyd about NFL reporting ethics and rumors surrounding Dianna Russini. 01:50 - Lollipop Gate Hits Yankees 14:05 - Mets Rainout Ticket Controversy 25:...

Craig and Big Mac dive into "Lollipop Gate" after Jazz Chisholm Jr. was spotted playing second base with a blow pop in his mouth. They examine Aaron Boone’s uncharacteristic public criticism of the player and weigh the optics of in-game candy against traditional snacks like sunflower seeds. They also touch on the New York Mets' handling of a recent rainout and preview insider NFL stories from Chri...

Craig and Big Mac host Chrissy Froyd to discuss her dismissal from USA Today and her explosive claims regarding unethical behavior among NFL reporters. They later shift focus to the New York Yankees, debating Aaron Boone's ban on lollipops following a viral moment with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base. 01:20 - Chrissy Froyd Interview 04:14 - USA Today Firing Controversy 07:14 - Media Misconduct Al...

Craig Carton and the crew analyze the staggering 15.3 billion views from their recent James Dolan interview following the championship parade. They debate the NFL's disciplinary standards regarding Geno Smith and the supplemental draft, highlighting inconsistencies in the league's integrity policies. Additional discussions cover the viral moment of Jazz Chisholm Jr. eating a lollipop on the field...

Craigie and Big Mac dive into the controversy surrounding Aaron Boone's reaction to Jazz Chisholm Jr. eating a lollipop during a game. They also float a wild theory about LeBron James finishing his career with the Boston Celtics to challenge the New York Knicks in the East. Finally, legendary sports agent Don Cronson calls in to share stories from his time representing NBA and NFL stars. 01:00 - N...

What starts as Aaron Boone’s frustration over Jazz Chisholm turns into full-blown comedy: MLB players “honoring” the lollipop controversy, bizarre on-air jokes that go off the rails, and Craig pushing the segment into uncomfortable territory nobody saw coming. Then things take a turn when a legendary former NBA/NFL agent calls in with an unbelievable résumé, prompting Craig to abruptly end the cal...

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate the biggest NBA rumors heading into the draft and discuss why the defending champion New York Knicks still own the East. But Craig throws out a shocking scenario that would send Knicks fans into a frenzy: LeBron joining Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in Boston.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to a New York Post report involving Geno Smith and a traffic stop that raised eyebrows. The conversation quickly turns into a hilarious trip down memory lane, including the infamous IK Enemkpali punch that broke Geno Smith's jaw, Todd Bowles' awkward press conference, and Craig repeatedly calling him "Ray Rhodes" by mistake!

Craig and Big Mac discuss the staggering 15.3 billion views reported for their viral interview with James Dolan and the fallout from Jazz Chisholm's lollipop usage during games. They also address updates regarding Geno Smith's legal status and the NFL's decision-making process for the supplemental draft. 01:00 - SNY Issues And Vacation Debates 05:36 - Chris Christie Co-Hosting Friday 07:49 - James...

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate the bizarre controversy surrounding Jazz Chisholm after cameras caught the Yankees infielder working on a Blow Pop during a game against the Tigers. Aaron Boone addressed it, fans are furious, and Big Mac thinks the outrage says more about Yankees fans than it does about Jazz.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle welcome former NFL reporter Chrissy Froyd to The Carton Show on WFAN for a stunning interview about the controversy surrounding Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel. Freud claims the issue goes far beyond one person and says she knows of other alleged relationships between reporters and NFL sources.

Chris and the callers debate whether Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s decision to suck on a lollipop during a game is a sign of a deeper culture problem or just harmless optics. They analyze Aaron Boone's uncharacteristically public criticism and consider if this 'Lollipop Gate' is the final straw for the Yankees manager. 01:37 - Yankees Management Debate 05:52 - Lollipop Safety Concerns 09:44 - Boone Slams Ch...

On WFAN's Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the bizarre controversy surrounding Jazz Chisholm playing second base with a lollipop in his mouth during the Yankees' loss to the Tigers. Aaron Boone reportedly wasn't happy, fans exploded online, and Craig can't understand why THIS is the issue everyone is focused on while the Yankees have bigger problems.

The Yanks dropped two of three at home to Cincinnati, and Chris says it is the first time that the team's injuries have started to show themselves as a real issue for the current roster. Plus, C-Mac sounds off on the Anthony Volpe vs. Jose Caballero comparison, and how the two aren't treated equally. He also slams Jasson Dominguez's lack of instincts in the outfield (24:30), examines catching opti...

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate whether the champion New York Knicks should risk team chemistry to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. They analyze recent New York Yankees defensive lapses, evaluate the auction prices of historic memorabilia, and share nostalgic stories from a long-time Brooklyn Dodgers fan. 02:40 - Giannis Trade Debate 07:10 - Building A Dynasty 12:40 - Roger Clemens Compari...

Craig Carton and Big Mac argue over whether the New York Knicks should trade Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges for Giannis Antetokounmpo to solidify a dynasty. They compare the potential move to the Yankees' historic acquisition of Roger Clemens after a championship win. The conversation also covers the Yankees' recent struggles and summer gardening plans. 01:20 - NBA Draft and Giannis 04:26 -...