The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to one of the wildest viral police stop videos ever, a cop accuses a woman of holding her phone in her “right hand”… except she doesn’t HAVE a right hand. Craig can’t stop laughing as the guys break down the unbelievable bodycam footage and the officer still giving her a ticket. Plus, the guys dive into the Knicks waiting for the NBA Finals, why every Knicks fan should root for a Spurs-Thunder Game 7, and why Gerrit Cole’s dominant outing has Yankees fans dreaming big.

Craig and Big Mac analyze the New York Knicks’ incredible momentum heading into the NBA Finals while hosting former players Kurt Thomas and Tim Hardaway Sr. They vent about the New York Mets’ embarrassing season under Steve Cohen’s ownership and weigh in on the latest MLB payroll proposals. The discussion also covers the controversy surrounding Jaxson Dart and the media’s reaction to domestic violence allegations against Josh Jacobs.

Craig and Big Mac shred the "irrelevant" New York Mets, questioning Steve Cohen’s leadership and David Stearns’ massive contract as the team continues to struggle. They also analyze the Yankees’ offensive explosion and Anthony Volpe’s improved defense before mocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s lack of Knicks knowledge. The discussion touches on cultural trends, including the authenticity of AI-generated music and common sports media double standards.

01:20 - NBA Finals Matchup Preference

05:05 - Mets' Irrelevance & Stearns' Deal

11:31 - Steve Cohen's Accountability Gap

16:45 - Yankees' Offense & Volpe's Defense

21:45 - Mets "Bitch Fest" & Management

26:02 - Media Standards & Controversy Tangents

30:34 - Gerrit Cole & "Five and Fly"

37:50 - AI Music & Inga Rose

45:55 - Mendoza's Fault & Darling's Audio

49:52 - Governor Hochul's Knicks Gaffe

Kurt Thomas joins Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle to reflect on his 1999 Knicks run and analyze the team’s current dominant postseason performance. They are joined by Tim Hardaway Sr. to discuss roster moves by Leon Rose and share legendary stories about Manute Bol and high-stakes card games on the team plane.

01:26 - Kurt Thomas Joins the Show

04:15 - Rivalry with Reggie Miller

10:13 - Mike Brown’s Coaching Success

13:45 - Leon Rose and Jim Dolan

17:45 - Comparing Brunson and Ewing

23:43 - Jalen Brunson’s Dallas Departure

30:25 - Tim Hardaway Sr. Interview

37:25 - The Manute Bol Story

39:50 - NBA Team Plane Gambling

They analyze the potential fallout from Jackson Dart's appearance at a political rally and how it compares to the coverage of Josh Jacobs' legal issues. The conversation moves to the Knicks' postseason officiating challenges against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a significant new payroll proposal from the MLB Players Association.

01:50 - Black Crowes Concert Discussion

06:00 - SGA Free Throw Disparity

17:40 - Howie Rose Judge Comments

26:30 - Anthony Volpe Performance Debate

31:50 - MLB Payroll Floor Proposal

36:05 - Jackson Dart Controversy Debate

48:00 - Trump Knicks Game Speculation

55:40 - Great Movie Snack Debate

A debate ensues over whether Jalen Brunson has done enough to take the King of New York title from Aaron Judge. They also examine the double standards in sports media regarding the legal issues of Josh Jacobs versus the political controversy of Jaxson Dart. Discussion covers the performance of Anthony Volpe and memories of the infamous 2007 midge game.

01:52 - NBA Playoff Legacy Games

05:57 - Mets Embarrassment and Misery

08:40 - Jacobs and Dart Comparison

14:42 - Beatles and Music History

24:01 - President's Council on Fitness

29:47 - Dental Phobias and Rituals

35:31 - 2007 Midge Game Flashback

42:05 - Mount Rushmore of Songwriters

47:49 - Anthony Volpe Shortstop Battle

53:14 - King of New York Debate

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to a caller question about a controversial broadcast comment involving Aaron Judge and the home run record conversation, sparking a debate about “clean” era language and baseball history.

The discussion quickly pivots into Yankees talk, including whether Anthony Volpe should remain the starting shortstop despite inconsistency, plus broader reactions to the team’s direction. The crew also breaks down the Mets’ ongoing struggles and finishes with a deep dive into proposed MLB economic changes, including a new “competitive integrity tax” and potential payroll floor concept that could reshape the league.

The Carton Show with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dives into another chaotic caller segment, starting with heated pushback over Anthony Volpe and quickly spiraling into music debates about Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and what actually defines “great musicians.”

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate the Knicks’ potential NBA Finals matchup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul baiting, and why Knicks fans are already preparing to hate SGA. The guys also talk MSG ticket dreams, a “golden ticket” idea for every event at the Garden, and somehow end up discussing South of the Border road trip stops.