The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

New York Yankees President Randy Levine joins to discuss the bipartisan legislative push to regulate NIL and the transfer portal in college athletics. He also shares a status update on Aaron Judge's leg injury and joins in on a lighthearted debate regarding football game attire.

(00:01:50) Mitchell Robinson Injury Mystery

(00:04:50) Grandmother Sick Leave Lies

(00:07:02) Randy Levine Interview

(00:07:34) Aaron Judge Injury Update

(00:09:11) Save College Sports Act

(00:14:05) NIL and Transfer Portal

(00:17:41) College Athletics Budget Gap

(00:22:55) Rutgers and St. John's

(00:27:10) Duke Basketball Bag Men

(00:36:10) Masculinity and Game Day Outfits

(00:40:30) Bill Belichick's Unfortunate Photo

Craig Carton and Anthony Gallo react to Mets owner Steve Cohen standing to applaud Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run during a loss. They debate the possibility of Alonso winning the American League MVP with the Orioles and how that would signify a disastrous year for New York. The discussion also covers Aaron Rodgers' comments about his past relationships and reviews of Ben Affleck's recent film performances.

(00:01:00) Cohen Applauds Pete Alonso

(00:06:42) Gallo Slams Mets Fans

(00:12:07) NFL Game of the Week

(00:16:19) Rodgers and Shailene Woodley

(00:19:22) Film Reviews and Impressions

Sean McMonigle critiques the Mets' fanbase and owner Steve Cohen for celebrating Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run during a game that ultimately cost the team a victory. They also break down the upcoming matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions, offering official picks and players to watch.

(00:01:24) Mets Fans Cheer Alonso

(00:06:26) Mets Clubhouse Perspective

(00:11:01) Aaron Judge Home Runs

(00:14:27) Bills vs Lions Predictions

(00:19:50) Lions Offensive Concerns

(00:25:02) Cohen and Judge Analysis

(00:28:31) Final Calls and Wrap

Carton and Big Mac discuss the chilling history of the 1990 Mark Jackson trading card featuring the Menendez brothers. They debate the optics of Steve Cohen applauding Pete Alonso and vent about the rising costs of parking for New York Jets fans.

(00:01:16) Mark Jackson Card Story

(00:06:33) Cohen Cheers Pete Alonso

(00:12:20) Mets Fan Frustration

(00:16:43) Jets High Parking Fees

(00:19:56) Belichick Viral Photo

Craig and Big Mac critique the midday crew for debating their game-day wardrobes, arguing that such discussions undermine their masculinity. They also react to an unflattering viral photo of Bill Belichick and poke fun at Evan Roberts' preference for tropical cocktails.

(00:01:00) New York Sports Update

(00:01:55) Midday Fashion Debate

(00:06:21) Belichick and Evan Mockery

Randy Levine joins to discuss the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act and the necessity of regulating the NIL era to prevent the total professionalization of student athletes. He also offers an update on Aaron Judge's health and critiques local politicians for opposing college sports reform. They evaluate the massive financial endowments of schools like UConn and St. John's relative to their athletic spending.

(00:01:50) Mitchell Robinson Family Emergency

(00:08:40) Randy Levine on Aaron Judge

(00:13:15) Reforming College Sports

(00:16:40) Political Resistance to Reform

(00:20:35) College Financial Competition

(00:27:55) College Sports Revenue Recaps

(00:32:30) St. John’s vs UConn Endowments

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss Darren Rovell's bizarre Jerry Garcia memorabilia collection, including a penicillin bottle used to treat an STD. They also react to Rovell leaving a historic Knicks comeback game at halftime and debate Jalen Brunson hosting Saturday Night Live.

(00:01:11) Jerry Garcia Penicillin Bottle

(00:04:53) Rovell's Early Knicks Exit

(00:08:08) Brunson Hosting SNL Debate

Carton shares details from a private phone call with super-agent Scott Boras, who called to dispute the reported reasons behind Pete Alonso’s switch to his agency. They also discuss the viral video of Steve Cohen applauding Alonso’s 300th home run and the resulting friction with Mets fans. The conversation further explores the New York Yankees’ injury concerns with Aaron Judge and potential postseason defensive alignments.

(00:01:00) Jalen Brunson’s Block Party

(00:03:16) Aaron Judge’s Injury Impact

(00:07:45) Yankees’ Defensive Lineup Debate

(00:09:37) Steve Cohen’s Standing Ovation

(00:14:05) Scott Boras Sets Record Straight

Craigie and C-Mac debate whether the New York Yankees erred by letting Aaron Judge control his own injury recovery timeline. They evaluate the team's postseason potential and discuss the rise of new country music stars performing at Pier 17.

(00:01:07) Knicks Ticket Prices

(00:01:31) Yankees Division Faith

(00:02:54) Judge Injury Management

(00:07:41) Country Music Stars

(00:09:54) Mets Scandal Tease

Big Mac analyzes the New York Yankees simulation as they prepare for a Wild Card matchup against the Boston Red Sox. They discuss the optimal pitching rotation involving Cam Schlittler and Max Fried while evaluating the reliability of Aaron Judge and George Lombard Jr. heading into the postseason.

(00:01:16) Yankees Simulation Division Race

(00:01:51) Postseason Pitching Rotation Strategy

(00:04:39) Trust Ratings For Key Players