The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

They react to a controversial report from Chris Kirshner suggesting Aaron Judge might be putting on an act regarding his disappointment over the Yankees' season. The discussion also covers the Giants' 3-0 home start and the perceived lack of mental toughness in the current New York sports landscape.

(00:01:25) Marcus King and Noah Kahan

(00:04:32) Dying In Your Dreams

(00:07:48) Giants Playoff Lock Statistics

(00:11:35) Evaluating The Giants Roster

(00:18:22) Kirshner On Aaron Judge

(00:22:40) Jeter Era Mental Toughness

(00:26:05) The Athletic Reporting Wars

(00:30:28) Firing Squad Execution Discussion

Craig and Big Mac interview Chris Kirschner from The Athletic to discuss Aaron Judge's leadership style and accountability issues within the Yankees organization. They explore the disconnect between regular-season success and playoff failures while also touching on NFL rules and Dave Grohl's personal life.

(00:01:50) Steve Somers Banter

(00:06:10) Chris Kirschner Interview

(00:15:14) Clubhouse Accountability

(00:20:12) Leadership Reactions

(00:24:20) Dave Grohl Discussion

(00:29:42) Evaluating MLB Ownership

(00:36:11) Regular Season Value

They debate Todd Bowles' controversial decision-making during the Cowboys-Buccaneers game and highlight a viral moment involving stadium nachos. The conversation shifts to Joel Embiid's preseason antics and the potential for an MLB lockout to affect the Yankees. Finally, the analysis centers on Aaron Judge's influence regarding Aaron Boone's job security.

(00:01:14) Todd Bowles Decision Debate

(00:06:22) Crew Banter And Chats

(00:10:34) Joel Embiid Preseason Flop

(00:15:24) Boone Versus Tomlin Debate

(00:18:08) Judge And Boone Future

Chris McMonigle explores the critical matchups for the Jets and Giants as they face defining moments in their NFL seasons. He also addresses the heated debate surrounding Aaron Boone’s leadership and challenges the notion of fan apathy within the Yankees community following a difficult postseason exit.

(00:01:25) John Lennon's Birthday

(00:05:40) Giants vs Commanders Stakes

(00:11:45) Aaron Boone's Future

(00:14:40) Defending Boone's Track Record

(00:21:45) NFL Week 5 Picks

(00:27:20) Yankees Defensive Failures

Craig and Big Mac dive into the polarizing tenure of Aaron Boone, examining if the Yankees manager is to blame for the team's recurring postseason failures. They also explore the fallout from Sebastian Maniscalco taking over SiriusXM’s comedy platform and the impact on touring comics. The discussion concludes with a critique of modern player fitness and the perceived loss of old-school toughness in Major League Baseball.

(00:01:00) NFL Weekend Preview

(00:05:42) Maniscalco Comedy Controversy

(00:10:19) Boone Leadership Debate

(00:20:43) Modern Player Grit

(00:25:16) Rizzo And A-Rod

They discuss the Dave Grohl scandal before responding to a caller's proposal for NFL touch football rules. The conversation shifts to a defense of Hal Steinbrenner’s ownership of the New York Yankees, highlighting the potential of young players like Ben Rice. They conclude by evaluating Brian Cashman's role and the organization's focus on consistency.

(00:01:24) Dave Grohl Scandal Debate

(00:05:22) NFL Rule Change Proposal

(00:09:37) Hal Steinbrenner Ownership Analysis

Chris Kirschner joins Craig and Big Mac to analyze the Yankees' recent playoff exit and the perceived lack of a killer instinct in the clubhouse. They debate whether Aaron Judge's media-trained demeanor masks a lack of urgency and discuss the overall culture of accountability under Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman.

(00:01:06) Studio Banter

(00:03:15) Yankees Culture Concerns

(00:06:16) Chris Kirschner Interview

(00:14:48) Clubhouse Accountability Issues

(00:20:18) Aaron Judge's Leadership Role

Craig and C-Mac evaluate the New York Jets' must-win matchup against the Browns and the state of the Giants' roster on the Carton Show. They also recount a story about Craig's father being mistaken for mob boss John Gotti while dining in Washington, D.C.

(00:01:00) Weekend Sports Roundup

(00:07:33) Mobster Look-alike Stories

(00:09:55) Jets Browns Preview

Discussion focuses on the perceived lack of mental toughness within the current Yankees roster compared to the Joe Torre era. Big Mac addresses recent comments from Chris Kirschner and navigates awkward friction with Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

(00:02:45) Yankees Leadership Crisis

(00:05:51) Athletic Writer Tensions

(00:12:33) Execution Live Stream