The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and Mac discuss Jalen Brunson's rapid ascent into the New York Knicks pantheon and debate if he has already surpassed Bernard King. They also analyze the historical significance of Walt 'Clyde' Frazier's Game 7 performance versus the legendary Willis Reed moment.

01:09 - Philadelphia Sports Losers

03:20 - Brunson All-Time Rank

10:54 - Bernard King Comparison

18:28 - The Willis Reed Debate

26:01 - Case For Bernard King

Craig celebrates the Knicks' dominant series win over the 76ers, labeling Joel Embiid a 'filthy, dirty player' who spends too much time flopping. He also discusses a potential historic sweep for LeBron and Bronny James and shares his plans to watch the American Idol finale.

01:01 - Stone Pony Invitation

03:26 - Knicks Soul-Robbing Win

06:16 - Tonight's Games & History

Craig Carton recounts his time in prison, detailing how fellow inmates were unexpectedly captivated by reality TV shows like 90 Day Fiancé. They also speculate on the upcoming NFL schedule release and whether the league favors teams like the Kansas City Chiefs.

01:00 - NFL Schedule Release Talk

03:24 - Chiefs Schedule Favoritism Theory

07:59 - Prison Reality TV Stories

Craig and Chris celebrate the New York Knicks' playoff sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers while sharing listeners' jokes about a curiously named basketball player. They dive into a scandalous blackmail story involving Wesley Edens and a high-stakes FBI sting. Details regarding the upcoming Fanatics Fest lineup are also shared.

01:00 - Knicks Sweep Sixers

05:18 - Fan Celebrates Knicks

10:00 - Wesley Edens Scandal

16:46 - Fanatics Fest Details

Craig and Big Mac discuss the viral news of a college basketball player named Zi White Woman and imagine the hilarious play-by-play calls that could result from his career. They also analyze the New York Knicks' recent dominance in the playoffs, debating if this current roster is superior to the legendary 1994 and 1999 teams.

01:00 - Legend Of Zi White Woman

05:20 - Knicks Dynasty Debate

10:03 - Wembanyama Physicality Issues

11:41 - Jersey Name Logistics

18:38 - Knicks Historical Comparisons

Craig Carton and Big Mac celebrate the New York Knicks' historic dominance and the embarrassing takeover of Philadelphia's home court by Knicks fans. They heavily criticize Joel Embiid's comments regarding the Sixers' season being a success following their elimination. The discussion also touches on the current struggles of the Yankees and Mets, alongside Craig's upcoming travel plans to Iowa.

01:11 - Knicks Dominance Over Philly

04:36 - Joel Embiid Success Comments

09:58 - Philadelphia City Disdain

18:16 - New York Baseball Update

21:21 - Craig's Iowa Trip

Hear from the best guests on The FAN this week, including Alex Rodriguez Aaron Boone (24:50), Dana White (43:05), Suzyn Waldman (1:23:07).

The Yankees keep rolling and it’s making Evan Roberts sick. Plus, Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton compare this start to the 1998 Yankees (24:30); Evan, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash on the Spencer Jones call-up and Jasson Dominguez injury (33:53); Gregg Giannotti says this is the perfect situation for Jones (50:24); Alex Rodriguez joins Craig Carton and C-Mac to talk John Sterling, Yankees, and more (58:15); Evan, Tiki, and Shaun reflect on the Sterling tribute and bigger picture for the Yanks (1:23:04).

The Mets have won consecutive series, but entered Friday tied for the worst record in baseball. Could this team really be in a "competitive rebuild" with a $386 million payroll? Boomer and Gio sound off on the terminology used by team brass, while Craig Carton hated the vocabulary used by Gary Cohen to describe Carson Benge's sparkling catch. Plus, Evan Roberts sounds off on the New York Post report about the meeting between Stearns and Pete Alonso.

As the Knicks and Sixers battle through their second-round series, our hosts battle against the city of Philadelphia. Tiki Barber ripped Joel Embiid for his postgame comments, and he got heat from hosts in the City of Brotherly Love. Craig Carton also went off on the Sixers star, and Craig and C-Mac welcomed John Starks to talk about this Knicks team and their potential to win a championship.