The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig returns from his son's graduation to debate Big Mac on the Knicks' upcoming playoff series against the Cavaliers, boldly predicting a dominant New York victory. They also break down the Yankees' recent win over Toronto and the Mets' extra-innings triumph, focusing on the impact of young stars like Anthony Volpe. Additionally, they discuss Rashee Rice's legal troubles and a plagiarism scandal involving the latest issue of Sports Illustrated.

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the Knicks' upcoming series against the Cavaliers, with Craig confidently predicting a sweep. They also react to news of Rashee Rice serving jail time for a probation violation while debating the consistency of NFL disciplinary measures. Craig shares personal insights on the legal system to provide context for the challenges of probation.

01:19 - New York Baseball Update

05:57 - Yankees and Volpe Performance

14:00 - Handicapping Knicks-Cavs Series

19:45 - Debating Knicks Dominance

24:10 - MSG Game Day Rules

27:42 - Rashee Rice Probation Violation

34:15 - NFL Discipline Debate

44:01 - Final Playoff Series Breakdown

Craig and Chris debate whether the Mets perform better without Francisco Lindor and analyze the current state of the Yankees' lineup. They also dive into the decline of Sports Illustrated following a plagiarism scandal and the history of the legendary Sid Finch hoax. Finally, Chris's sons call in to earn exclusive Looney Tunes team hats by answering team trivia.

01:50 - Mets Performance Without Lindor

04:50 - Viral Mariners Foul Ball Incident

14:38 - Knicks and Cavaliers Series Debate

30:14 - Yankees Catcher and Infield Struggles

36:52 - Sports Illustrated Plagiarism Scandal

46:40 - Portuguese Dining in the Ironbound

01:02:54 - Yankee Trivia With C-Mac's Kids

01:09:19 - Evan Roberts' Performative Scorekeeping

Craig and Big Mac celebrate the news of Gerrit Cole's return to the Yankees rotation as he prepares to face Tampa Bay this Friday. They engage in a heated debate regarding the origin of the baseball term "five and fly" following a clip from a Michael Kay broadcast. The discussion also features an announcement for an upcoming live show at the Salt Shack in August.

01:20 - Wemby Generational Performance

04:40 - Forgotten Sports History

10:35 - Cars For Kids Jingle

15:37 - Rotisserie Chicken Debate

19:39 - SNY Camera Angles

23:46 - Evan Roberts Ticket Pricing

36:36 - Salt Shack Show Announcement

40:14 - Five and Fly Controversy

McMonigle previews the Knicks' Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Cavaliers and debates the team's chances to reach the NBA Finals. He also analyzes the Yankees' recent hitting woes and explains the situation surrounding Mets prospect Nick Morabito wearing Gary Carter’s unretired number eight.

01:01 - Knicks ECF Game 1 Preview

02:23 - Yankees Offensive Struggles

05:13 - Knicks Series Predictions

08:20 - Morabito Wearing No. 8

11:38 - Mets Season Outlook

Did Chris McMonigle invent the baseball phrase “five and fly” or is Craig Carton right that Michael Kay STOLE it from the Carton Show? Craig & Big Mac spiral into an all-time WFAN debate after Michael Kay uses the phrase “five and fly” during a Yankees broadcast, leading to accusations, conspiracy theories, listener calls, Knicks ticket drama, Evan Roberts getting roasted, and complete sports radio chaos.

Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle break down Victor Wembanyama’s insane “legacy game,” debate whether the Spurs or Thunder would be a better Finals matchup for the Knicks, and absolutely DESTROY Evan Roberts for planning to score the Mets game during Knicks Eastern Conference Finals action at Madison Square Garden.

Craig Carton surprises Chris McMonigle’s sons with exclusive New York Yankees x Looney Tunes hats from Fanatics & New Era… but there’s a catch. Before they can take the hats home, the boys have to answer Yankees trivia LIVE on WFAN!

From Ben Rice and Anthony Volpe questions to “Uncle Craig” moments and hilarious Knicks/Evan Roberts banter, this turned into one of the funniest and most wholesome Carton Show segments yet.

Craig unloads on Sports Illustrated after the shocking AI plagiarism scandal involving a fake reporter and stolen articles, while C-Mac reacts to the downfall of one of sports media’s biggest names. The guys also dive into the legendary Sidd Finch Mets hoax, old-school SI memories, swimsuit issue debates, and somehow end up talking Portuguese steakhouses, Frostys, and Newark food spots.

Craig Carton is DONE with scared Knicks fans ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. On this episode of the Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate whether Knicks fans should actually fear the Cavaliers, argue over Jarrett Allen being “soft,” and clash over whether Mike Brown has already surpassed Tom Thibodeau.