The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

The Yankees' recent losing streak sparks a heated debate over whether the team is entering a "June swoon" amidst significant injuries to stars like Aaron Judge. Discussion shifts to a recent Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes in sports and the impressive dedication shown by Jalen Brunson to the Knicks. They also examine LeBron James' potential Lakers exit and the ongoing organizational silence from Mets owner Steve Cohen.

01:20 - Yankees June Swoon Debate

06:10 - Ben Rice Performance Struggles

14:15 - Knicks and Mets Update

18:00 - SCOTUS Trans Athlete Ruling

21:20 - C-Mac Backwards Hat Vulnerability

25:00 - Gallo World Cup Insight

29:10 - Yankees Versus Knicks Comparison

36:00 - Yankees Offensive Funk Analysis

43:10 - Future Yankees Roster Outlook

Craigie and Big Mac analyze LeBron James' departure from the Lakers, labeling his tenure a disappointment despite the bubble championship. They also debate Shohei Ohtani's historical greatness, questioning if a player can be the best ever without playing the field. Finally, they quiz a local intern on classic pop culture and discuss the intricacies of athlete hair transplants.

01:20 - LeBron Leaves Lakers

05:00 - Comparing Basketball Achievements

11:15 - All-Time Lakers Rankings

16:15 - LeBron's Disappointing Tenure

20:03 - Ohtani’s Historic Greatness

25:00 - Bronny and Kangol Style

29:30 - Celebrity Hair Transplants

36:22 - Intern Pop Culture Quiz

41:10 - Ohtani Cy Young Debate

They discuss the results of a listener poll regarding whether LL Cool J or Biggie Smalls is most associated with the song "Going Back to Cali" before pivoting to the New York Yankees' recent struggles. The conversation covers Aaron Judge's rehab progress and the pressure on younger players like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler to fill the void. Callers also weigh in on the New York Mets' season and local Italian restaurant recommendations.

01:20 - Cali Artist Debate

05:12 - Song Title Challenge

10:36 - NBA Trade Reactions

15:12 - Mets Fan Perspective

19:03 - Italian Restaurant Talk

24:50 - Yankees June Swoon

29:56 - Aaron Judge Update

38:46 - Lakers Legend Debate

43:18 - Brooklyn Roots Invitation

Craigie and Big Mac analyze the latest "LOL Mets" moments, including an embarrassing outfield misplay and an on-deck circle injury. Mets legend Darryl Strawberry joins the program to preach patience during the rebuild and discusses the leadership vacuum within the clubhouse.

01:22 - Juan Soto's Outfield Blunder

06:40 - Fans React To Struggles

11:05 - Mauricio Hits Francisco Alvarez

16:45 - Soccer And Sports Update

21:10 - Biggie Smalls Poll Results

25:15 - Strawberry's Rebuild Message

40:45 - Predicting 100 Mets Losses

45:31 - Darryl Strawberry Joins Live

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to another embarrassing Mets loss, Juan Soto's disastrous defensive play, the growing questions surrounding the clubhouse, Lindor's visible frustration, Bo Bichette's emotional return to Toronto, and why this team is looking more like a Little League squad than a playoff contender.

The Yankees have dropped five straight, the offense has disappeared, and now Aaron Judge's injury timeline is raising even more concerns. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate whether this is officially a "June swoon," why Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler must carry the team, and what Judge's latest rehab update means for the Yankees' playoff hopes.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle take a call from 19-year-old Anthony, a passionate Mets fan who refuses to give up on his team despite a disappointing season. What starts as a baseball conversation turns into a heartfelt discussion about family, the 2015 World Series, grandma's famous meatballs, and why sports mean so much to fans of all ages.

Who owns "Going Back to Cali"- LL Cool J or The Notorious B.I.G.? Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle turn a simple music question into an all-out debate, complete with a live listener poll that delivers a surprising result! Then the conversation goes completely off the rails with a rapid-fire trivia game featuring songs named after cities and states, hilarious intern struggles, and an unexpected NBA trade reaction.

From Big Mac's controversial hat getting compared to Spike Lee and LL Cool J, to Craig's brutally honest thoughts on going bald, comb-overs, and John Cena's hair transplant, the laughs don't stop. The conversation even spirals into classic TV shows, Beatles trivia with the interns, and whether Shohei Ohtani deserves to win the Cy Young Award.

Craigy and Big Mac debate the legitimacy of LeBron James' tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers and rank the greatest players in franchise history. They also discuss Shohei Ohtani's historic season and whether a player can be considered the greatest of all time without playing the field.

01:33 - Mitchell Robinson Update

02:15 - LeBron Laker Legacy

11:48 - Top Ten Lakers List

21:30 - Shohei Ohtani Debate

25:10 - Bronny James Contract