The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and Big Matt examine the Yankees' struggles as they endure a seven-game losing streak, questioning the job security of Aaron Boone. They dive into a hypothetical NBA landscape where LeBron James considers a move to the Knicks while the Celtics and Sixers pull off a massive trade. The conversation turns festive with a debate over July 4th traditions, featuring a guest appearance from Chris Christie and a round of the Wednesday Wheel.

01:50 - Yankees Seven Game Slide

07:00 - Boone Job Security Debate

10:30 - LeBron James To Knicks

18:15 - Mitchell Robinson Instagram Drama

27:45 - The Great Pie Debate

37:30 - Yankees Standard Broken

46:30 - Hot Dog History

31:05 - Chris Christie Joins Show

23:00 - Wednesday Wheel Game

Craig and Big Matt debate the possibility of LeBron James signing with New York for a veteran minimum contract to chase one final championship. They also analyze the New York Yankees' seven-game losing streak and address the mystery surrounding Mitchell Robinson's injury history following his departure to the Celtics.

01:20 - Yankees Seven Game Skid

05:00 - Yankees Hitting Struggles

10:05 - LeBron James Free Agency

13:45 - LeBron James Goodbye Tour

18:15 - Mitchell Robinson Exit

23:41 - MSG Celebrity Wedding

26:55 - The Wheel Topics

36:15 - Leon Rose Trust

41:35 - Boone Firing Debate

Craig Carton and C-Mac evaluate the state of the New York Yankees and whether the franchise's championship standard has slipped in recent years. They also explore the possibility of LeBron James joining the Knicks for a veteran minimum deal and argue over the necessity of apple pie on Independence Day.

01:20 - Lionel Richie Concert Grudge

05:45 - July Fourth Party Etiquette

10:50 - The Great Pie Debate

15:15 - Evaluating The Yankee Standard

19:40 - Postseason Championship Expectations

23:35 - Independence Day Traditions

27:45 - Holiday Food Allegations

34:15 - LeBron To The Knicks

38:50 - Knicks Championship Pursuit

Craig and Evan debate Aaron Judge's public comments about the Yankees' lack of focus during a losing streak while he remains sidelined with an injury. They also discuss NBA trade rumors, the history of hot dog recipes, and an experiment involving indestructible Oreos.

02:25 - Disney Dads and Reading

04:53 - Judge Questions Team Focus

10:40 - Meaning of Sports Accountability

15:30 - Yankees Trade Deadline Needs

20:15 - The Great Hot Dog Debate

25:43 - Seinfeld's Pop-Tart Movie Story

27:04 - Patriotic Apparel and Fireworks

36:34 - NBA Rivalries and Knicks

45:42 - The History of Oreos

51:18 - Mitchell Robinson Trade Talk

Governor Chris Christie joins to share his holiday plans and critique the crew's 4th of July dessert choices. He offers his take on the Knicks' chemistry and the potential arrival of LeBron James. The segment concludes with a chaotic round of the Wednesday Wheel featuring trivia on founding fathers and ringless athletes.

01:20 - Wedding Talk and Topics

04:41 - Chris Christie Joins

08:24 - State Fruit Pie Debate

13:41 - Mitchell Robinson Inside Info

15:20 - LeBron to the Knicks

18:17 - US Soccer Red Card

23:10 - Songs About America

30:05 - Founding Fathers Trivia

38:00 - Ringless Athletes Game

44:15 - Weekend Wrap

One segment... two unbelievable takes. 😂

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the NBA's wild offseason, including the Celtics' stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown and how it impacts the defending champion Knicks' quest to repeat.

Then the conversation takes a hilarious turn as Craig reveals why he's officially sworn off Oreos forever after watching one viral video. Plus, fireworks, Fourth of July traditions, Yankees hats, dog owners, and plenty of classic Carton chaos.

With the Bronx Bombers in the middle of a brutal losing streak, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle tackle the biggest question in New York: Has the Yankees standard really fallen?

Carton pushes back on the outrage, arguing that despite the frustration, the Yankees are still one of baseball's winningest franchises and that calling this era "the dark days" is an insult to what real losing looks like. The guys debate Aaron Boone, Brian Cashman, the expectations that come with wearing pinstripes, and why making the playoffs every year still matters—even if championships haven't followed.

Craig and C-Max evaluate the New York Yankees' roster gaps and trade deadline priorities as the team faces a critical stretch against divisional rivals. They also explore the competitive history of iconic food brands like Boar's Head and the origin story of the Pop-Tart. The segment features an anecdote about Jerry Seinfeld calling into the station to discuss his film, Unfrosted.

01:00 - Yankees Trade Deadline Needs

06:02 - Hot Dog Brand Rivalries

09:31 - Pop-Tart History And Seinfeld

14:13 - Afternoon Fan Updates

Craig and Chris McMonigle debate whether New York should put decades of LeBron hate aside for one more championship run. Would LeBron coming off the bench make the Knicks unstoppable? Would the circus be worth it? And would Knicks fans actually give him a standing ovation at Madison Square Garden?

A spirited debate breaks out over the necessity of apple pie on the Fourth of July and whether rejecting holiday traditions is considered un-American. The conversation shifts to favorite hot dog brands before critiquing wealthy celebrities like Michael Jordan and Brad Pitt for taking on unnecessary product endorsements.

01:00 - Ray Charles Musical Energy

02:11 - July 4th Pie Debate

04:05 - Holiday Food Traditions

07:30 - Top Hot Dog Brands

09:23 - Celebrity Endorsement Critiques