The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the New York Mets' decline into irrelevancy and whether the Wilpon family is celebrating the current regime's struggles. They also dive into a controversial lawsuit at JPMorgan Chase and debate the future of Carlos Mendoza's management. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on MLB competitive balance and the upcoming Knicks playoff game.

01:20 - Feral Hog Pronunciation

04:40 - Fried Chicken Ice Cream

06:40 - JPMorgan Lawsuit Scandal

12:35 - Mets Managing Failures

18:45 - Alex Cora Speculation

22:25 - MLB Trade Deadline

26:25 - Knicks Playoff Fever

29:35 - Stearns Roster Review

34:10 - Smartphone Brand Debate

They discuss the prospect of Yankee fans trolling the Mets by giving Pete Alonso a standing ovation at the stadium. After a heated rant from a caller named Johnny Dog, they move into a debate about the best tools for mulching and sample viral fried chicken ice cream. The segment concludes with a competitive round of trivia featuring white NBA players and famous animals.

01:20 - Sneaker Brawls and Marathon Shoes

05:56 - Trolling Mets With Alonso Ovation

14:00 - Johnny Dog Rants on Mets

21:38 - Jets Quarterback Depth Chart Talk

25:16 - Shovels vs Pitchforks Mulch Debate

37:21 - Stew Leonard's Ice Cream Tasting

40:25 - Wheel Challenge White NBA Players

44:45 - Wheel Challenge Famous Animals

53:28 - Knicks Game 6 Playoff Outlook

The Fellas play another edition of the Wheel of Fun as well as finally getting their hand on the famous Fried Chicken Ice Cream

Discussions center on the Mets' dismal performance and whether manager Carlos Mendoza's job is in jeopardy following questionable late-game decisions. They also analyze the Jets' interest in Russell Wilson as a backup for Geno Smith and finish with a lighthearted debate over the best yard work tools.

01:00 - Mets Manager Decision Critique

04:51 - Roster Failures and Irrelevance

09:44 - Jets Backup Quarterback Drama

12:14 - Yard Work Tools Debate

The Carton Show debates the ultimate troll move of Yankee fans giving Pete Alonso a standing ovation to mock the Mets' struggling season and offseason management. The conversation also touches on a Manhattan sneaker brawl and a personal story about a moldy cooler causing domestic trouble.

01:06 - Manhattan Sneaker Brawl Release

02:53 - Trolling Mets With Alonso Ovation

03:19 - Forgotten Moldy Cooler Trouble

05:48 - Pete Alonso Tribute Discussion

11:35 - Risqué Novelty BBQ Accessory

Carton and McMonigle analyze the New York Mets' ongoing collapse, describing the roster as a collection of mercenaries that has lost all connection with the fan base. They question Carlos Mendoza's managerial competence and debate whether high payrolls are becoming a liability in modern baseball.

01:32 - Feral Hog Debate

05:12 - JPMorgan Chase Scandal

10:42 - Mets Managerial Failures

14:52 - Hiring Alex Cora

20:00 - MLB Trade Landscape

24:15 - Knicks And Gifts

28:45 - Mets Fan Disconnect

34:40 - Smartphone Muscle Memory

Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle react to the New York Mets' embarrassing loss to the Washington Nationals and questions if Carlos Mendoza should still have a job. He also explores the viral idea of Yankee fans trolling Pete Alonso with a standing ovation. Additionally, the conversation dives into the famous urban legend involving Cal Ripken Jr. and Kevin Costner.

02:05 - Yankee Fans Trolling Pete Alonso

07:12 - Cal Ripken Power Outage Legend

13:13 - Mets Blown Lead Against Nationals

19:56 - Firing Carlos Mendoza Debate

26:45 - Overmanaging Melendez and Austin Slater

Craig and Big Mac react to James Cook graduating from the University of Georgia and the viral senior thesis he wrote about feral hogs. They also share stories about their own academic shortcuts and address a caller's decade-long frustration with producer Al Dukes.

01:57 - James Cook’s Thesis

06:11 - Craig’s Syracuse Paper

08:11 - Charity Softball Discussion

15:10 - Al Dukes Grudge

20:23 - Dickey-Doo Joke Call

Craig and Big Mac discuss Gerrit Cole's physical appearance during a recent rehab start, comparing his current physique to former pitchers like CC Sabathia. They also explore the terminology of Phish fans and recount a cringeworthy past interaction where actor Jonah Hill called Craig a disgusting human being. The segment wraps up with an interview from a teacher leading a massive field trip at a Mets game.

02:06 - Gerrit Cole's Physical Condition

05:13 - Defining Phish Fan Slang

09:01 - Craig's Jonah Hill Confrontation

15:26 - Mets Field Trip Interview

17:01 - Trevor Bauer Mets Debate

Craig and Big Mac express their frustration with the New York Mets after a blowout loss to the Nationals and a bizarre post-game fireworks display. They also react to a wild sexual harassment lawsuit involving a JP Morgan executive and preview Game 6 for the Knicks.

01:00 - JP Morgan Lawsuit Reaction

07:05 - Mets Firework Embarrassment

14:50 - Knicks Game 6 Preview

17:00 - Fried Chicken Ice Cream

20:55 - Harassment Allegation Details