The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and Big Mac react to a viral video suggesting referees favor Patrick Mahomes and debate if the NFL is rigged. They break down the Yankees' travel nightmare heading to Tampa and explore the rising world of microbetting and live-game gambling tech. Craig also shares a wild story from his time in prison about a cellmate's hidden mushroom grow house.

(00:01:40) NFL Injuries and Yankees Travel

(00:05:20) Is the NFL Fixed?

(00:12:00) Microbetting and Romo Conspiracy

(00:16:45) First Pitch Betting Stats

(00:23:35) Gambling Tech and Latency

(00:31:00) Prison Grow House Stories

Carton and Big Mac evaluate the sympathetic portrayal of Deshaun Watson in a recent interview and the controversial firing of a Trail Blazers announcer. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama's stance on gambling ads and the New York Giants' quarterback concerns.

(00:02:33) Deshaun Watson Interview

(00:13:02) Giants and Jets Curses

(00:19:53) Battle of the Sexes Debate

(00:29:02) Brayden Bell Firing

(00:41:13) Giants Quarterback Situation

(00:24:39) Patrick Mahomes Favoritism

(00:26:06) NBA Gambling Ad Stance

(00:35:36) Microdosing Experiences

(00:38:51) Yankees Roster Decisions

Craig Carton and Big Mac break down the critical roster decisions facing the New York Yankees ahead of the ALDS, debating the roles of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. They analyze the starting rotation hierarchy between Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón while examining the pressure on the Giants to perform against the Arizona Cardinals.

(00:01:20) Fatherhood and Flag Football

(00:05:59) Yankees ALDS Roster Moves

(00:13:13) Gerrit Cole vs. Carlos Rodón

(00:19:32) Assessing Aaron Boone's Management

(00:24:50) Giants vs. Cardinals Outlook

(00:28:50) NFC Playoff Picture Analysis

(00:36:00) Jets Coaching and Geno Smith

(00:41:24) Yankees Series Predictions

Craig and Big Mac analyze the New York Yankees' roster strategy for the ALDS, specifically debating player cuts and the starting rotation hierarchy. They evaluate Aaron Boone's managerial success throughout an injury-plagued season and share a lighthearted discussion about parenting and a curious scientific theory regarding cows.

(00:01:09) Parenting And Family

(00:02:36) Cow Science Talk

(00:06:08) Yankees Roster Cuts

(00:11:45) Cole Rotation Debate

(00:20:32) Boone Managerial Performance

WFAN examines the ethics of active NBA stars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James endorsing gambling platforms. They contrast these deals with Victor Wembanyama’s firm refusal to participate in betting advertisements. The discussion also explores sports superstitions and previews upcoming Yankees roster decisions.

(00:02:12) Superstitions and Bad Omens

(00:05:10) Mahomes Penalty Conspiracy

(00:07:02) NBA Gambling Endorsement Debate

(00:16:29) Microdosing and Medical Mushrooms

(00:20:05) Yankees Roster Decisions

A debate ensues regarding the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to fire play-by-play announcer Braden Bell after offensive social media posts from his early teens surfaced. They also evaluate the quarterback situation involving Jameis Winston and the potential transition to younger players like J.J. McCarthy.

(00:01:00) Braden Bell Firing Controversy

(00:10:35) Kevin Calabro Pay Dispute

(00:13:20) Jameis Winston Performance Review

(00:19:48) Giants Upcoming Schedule Analysis

Carton and Big Mac criticize the Amazon interview with Deshaun Watson, arguing it avoided his legal history to make him a sympathetic figure. They also examine the supposed curses on the Giants and Jets before Carton explains his "Last Words" podcast idea.

(00:01:00) Browns Victory Picks

(00:02:06) Watson Interview Critique

(00:13:50) Giants And Jets Curses

(00:17:30) My Last Words Podcast

(00:25:06) Sammy Steigman Story

Craig Carton explains the difficulties of micro-betting due to the latency between cable and streaming broadcasts. The conversation shifts to personal experiences in prison, specifically a cellmate who ran a secret mushroom farm alongside a hydroponic cannabis setup. He also discusses the 'Drive Time Crime' headline that greeted him in the New York Post during his sentence.

(00:01:00) Weekend Plans and LIU Football

(00:04:46) Micro-Betting and Streaming Delays

(00:10:05) Prison Cellmate's Mushroom Farm

Craig and C-Mac analyze recent NFL injuries to stars like Aaron Donald and Justin Jefferson before diving into the New York Yankees' chaotic travel day ahead of the playoffs. They also discuss a viral video of a roughing the passer call on Patrick Mahomes that sparked conspiracy theories about the league being rigged. Later, they examine the mechanics of micro-betting and explore baseball's first-pitch statistics with listeners.

(00:01:09) NFL Injury Update

(00:02:39) Yankees Travel Nightmares

(00:04:47) NFL Fixed Conspiracy

(00:11:07) Micro-Betting Explained

(00:16:04) MLB First Pitch Stats

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss the New York Giants' early-season success and the potential for a quarterback change between Jameis Winston and J.J. McCarthy. They also break down the New York Yankees' roster decisions ahead of the playoffs and share humorous stories about Halloween traditions and the infectious nature of losing in sports.

(00:01:39) Yankees Roster Decisions

(00:02:43) Giants Quarterback Debate

(00:11:03) Losing Is Contagious

(00:13:43) Halloween Neighborhood Traditions