The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle kick off the show with a MASSIVE day in sports, from a wild Yankees comeback win to the Mets staying hot without Juan Soto. But the real fireworks come off the field.

The WFAN team breaks down Dexter Lawrence’s trade request and the brewing tension with new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Is the Giants' defensive anchor transforming into New York’s next big villain?

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle criticize the New York Mets for rescheduling games due to mild cold, contrasting them with the tougher New York Yankees. They also analyze John Harbaugh's comments on Dexter Lawrence's trade request and discuss Fernando Mendoza skipping the NFL Draft.

Craig Carton and Big Mac debate whether the New York Mets are coddling their fans by moving game times to avoid cold weather. They examine the legality of ticket vouchers for rescheduled games and react to a comical local news headline regarding student job experience. The conversation also covers Rob Manfred’s influence on modern baseball and an upcoming live NFL Draft special on the WFAN roof.

01:50 - Mets Move Game Times

05:15 - MLB Ticket Voucher Laws

11:05 - Comparing New York Fans

15:30 - Live NFL Draft Special

19:50 - Fan Loyalty And Toughness

24:05 - Local News Headline Laughs

36:10 - Rob Manfred Baseball Rules

45:30 - College Basketball Transfer Parity

They discuss the recent sell-out of fried chicken ice cream at Yankee Stadium and the logistics behind the Mets and Yankees rescheduling games due to weather. The conversation also covers massive price gouging expected for the upcoming World Cup, including eighty-dollar train tickets and astronomical hotel rates. History trivia regarding birthright citizenship and the Louisiana Purchase rounds out the segment.

01:20 - Mets Weather Policy Rumors

05:30 - Concession Sell-Out At Stadium

14:05 - Mets Versus Yankees Tickets

18:13 - Plane Birth Citizenship Trivia

27:32 - World Cup Transit Restrictions

38:11 - Drinking With Thierry Henry

42:40 - Yankees Fandom Watching Routine

51:00 - Northeast Baseball Purist Debate

Craig and Big Mac analyze the contract standoff between Dexter Lawrence and the Giants following his public trade request. They also dive into Fernando Mendoza’s choice to miss the NFL Draft in person and test their knowledge with a round of trivia from the classic film The Sandlot.

02:20 - Dexter Lawrence Trade Request

09:10 - Evaluating Lawrence's Value

19:50 - Potential Trade Partners

24:24 - Sandlot Trivia Challenge

27:45 - Moon Landing Conspiracy

31:55 - Mendoza Skips The Draft

39:40 - Mendoza's Family Situation

46:12 - Baseball Weather Debate

49:30 - Social Etiquette Discussion

56:30 - Giants Leadership Concerns

Craig and Big Mac analyze the Mets' decision to move their game time, leading to a freezing and nearly empty Citi Field. They also listen to a caller's unbelievable story about a surprise pregnancy that resulted in a baby boy just five days after discovery. Stu Feiner joins the conversation from the second row to describe the miserable stadium conditions and his recent betting heartbreak.

01:00 - Mets Attendance & Weather Woes

03:45 - Roger Goodell's Personality Debate

10:10 - The Ultimate Surprise Pregnancy

14:05 - Stu Feiner's Citi Field Report

20:40 - Yankees Ticket Price Analysis

On this segment of The Carton Show on WFAN, Chris McMonigle breaks down a busy New York sports day. The discussion dives into the Yankees’ lineup decisions, struggles at shortstop, and whether Anthony Volpe can reclaim his role. They also debate Ryan McMahon’s early-season struggles and what changes the Yankees may need to make moving forward.

Things get heated AND hilarious on the Carton Show! Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle debate whether a projected No. 1 overall pick should skip the NFL Draft — is it disrespectful to the league or a personal choice?

raig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle bring the heat in this must-watch segment from the Carton Show on WFAN! From strong takes on the biggest stories in sports to hilarious off-the-rails moments, the guys mix sharp analysis with the kind of unpredictable energy that makes WFAN can’t-miss radio.