The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Big Mac react to the news that Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 against the Knicks due to injury. They discuss Tiki Barber's "soft" comments and analyze if the 76ers are actually better defensively without their star center. Additionally, Big Mac defends himself against accusations of being selfish for coming to work with strep throat.

01:20 - Big Mac's Strep Controversy

06:08 - Embiid Ruled Out Game 2

15:50 - Knicks Fans Fired Up

19:45 - Tiki Barber Slams Embiid

28:10 - Joel Embiid Labeled Soft

34:00 - Knicks Path To Finals

41:30 - Sixers Stats Without Embiid

Craig and C-Mac analyze the New York Yankees' dominant start to the season and whether they can sustain a pace similar to the 1998 championship team. They also debate the toughness of Joel Embiid following his decision to sit out Game 2 against the Knicks and look at potential backup quarterback options for the Jets.

01:20 - Yankees Historical Start Comparison

08:00 - Joel Embiid Missing Game Two

11:50 - Tiki Barber Calls Embiid Soft

17:45 - Yankees Roster Depth and Rays

22:05 - Russell Wilson Considering the Jets

27:45 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Scandal Impact

33:00 - Studio Clock and Caller Questions

36:10 - Disturbing Santa Barbara News Story

Knicks legend John Starks joins Craig Carton and Big Mac to analyze the team's historic playoff run and the significance of Joel Embiid being ruled out for Game 2. They discuss the defensive identity forged under the current coaching staff and react to breaking news regarding Mitchell Robinson's sudden illness.

01:20 - John Starks Interview

06:30 - Mike Brown Offensive Style

14:15 - Alumni and James Dolan

21:00 - Joel Embiid Toughness Debate

26:15 - Playoff Series Outlook

30:45 - Sixers Narrative Shift

35:55 - Mitchell Robinson Sickness

43:40 - Defending Knicks Dominance

48:00 - Enjoying Success Now

They analyze the 'soft' narrative surrounding Joel Embiid's Game 3 absence and the impact of Mitchell Robinson's illness on the Knicks. The discussion on The Carton Show highlights the Knicks' historic playoff dominance while encouraging Yankees fans to appreciate their team's hot start in the moment.

01:00 - Joel Embiid Soft Narrative

06:00 - Mitchell Robinson Illness Update

11:50 - Knicks Historic Dominance

15:02 - Enjoying Yankees Success

19:10 - Big Mac Strep Quarantine

Knicks legend John Starks stop by the studio to preview Game 2 of the Knicks vs Sixers series. The trio talk a wide range of Knicks and hoops topics, as well as the growth of James Dolan as an owner.

Craig & Big Mac weighs whether Russell Wilson should join the Jets as a backup or accept a long-term broadcasting role with CBS. They also analyze the potential for collegiate quarterback Brendan Sorsby to enter the supplemental draft following a gambling investigation. The segment concludes with a humorous caller observation regarding a broken studio clock.

01:22 - Russell Wilson's Future Options

04:00 - Brendan Sorsby's Draft Eligibility

10:50 - Broken Studio Clock Discussion

Big Mac joins the conversation about the New York Yankees' hot start and their comparison to the legendary 1998 team. They then tackle the controversy surrounding Joel Embiid sitting out for the Philadelphia 76ers and address Tiki Barber's strong reaction to the news.

01:00 - Yankees Historic Early Start

06:28 - Joel Embiid Sits Out

11:15 - Tiki Barber Slams Embiid

14:24 - Knicks Facing Must Win

16:59 - Yankees Chasing 1998 Pace

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle analyze Joel Embiid's injury status and reputation following his absence from Game 2 against the Knicks. They debate if Philadelphia is statistically better defensively without him and highlight the favorable postseason path for New York.

01:00 - Joel Embiid Injury Debate

05:40 - Knicks Playoff Path Opens

12:41 - Carton Calls Embiid Soft

17:44 - Sixers Defensive Stats Discussion

22:21 - Yankees And Baseball News

Craig and Big Mac react to the news that Joel Embiid will sit out Game 2 of the playoff series against the New York Knicks. They discuss Tiki Barber's criticism of the superstar's toughness and evaluate how the Knicks should capitalize on the short-handed 76ers at Madison Square Garden.

01:00 - Big Mac’s Illness Debate

05:58 - Embiid Out Game Two

15:42 - Knicks Fan Sings Anthem

23:54 - Knicks Game Betting Spreads

Craig Carton and Chris McMonagle discuss the news that Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 against the Knicks due to injury. They also address McMonagle being quarantined in a separate studio after testing positive for strep throat, while debating if Embiid is avoiding the pressure of New York.

01:00 - Embiid Out For Game 2

02:14 - Big Mac Quarantined With Strep

06:25 - Knicks Exploit Post Mismatch

08:13 - Embiid Dodges New York Smoke