The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and whether Mets fans would cheer for him to hit a home run. They also mock Big Mac for his lack of knowledge regarding the Minnesota Twins' outdoor stadium and debate John Harbaugh's receiving rooms.

(00:01:00) Pete Alonso's Citi Field Return

(00:03:40) Monday Night Football Preview

(00:05:59) Big Mac's Twins Blunder

(00:10:31) Caller Mocks Big Mac

(00:14:04) Giants and Harbaugh Debate

The Carton Show criticize the USTA for scheduling the US Open men's final against the NFL's opening Sunday before pivoting to a debate comparing Madison Beer and Taylor Swift. The conversation shifts to a deep dive into the New York Giants' recent performance, with a caller comparing the current team's potential to the 2008 squad.

(00:01:36) US Open Scheduling Critique

(00:03:03) Beer vs Swift Debate

(00:10:05) Giants Win Over Cowboys

Craig and Big Mac debate the significance of the Giants' win over the Cowboys compared to the Jets' victory against the Titans. They discuss NFL defensive struggles during a high-scoring Week 1 and have a heated argument over Jim Brown's legacy. Craig also highlights how he supposedly influenced Jaxson Dart's strategy for avoiding the concussion tent.

(00:02:17) Comparing Giants and Jets Wins

(00:06:00) Preseason Impact on Defenses

(00:09:11) Jaxson Dart's Performance

(00:10:52) Debate Over Jim Brown

(00:13:40) Craig's Advice to Dart

Craig and Big Mac break down the Giants' physical identity and their recent victory over the Dallas Cowboys. They also discuss the staggering rise of Kalshi's predictive betting markets and a proposal for a "No Action Day" to support responsible gambling.

(00:01:19) WhatNot Memorabilia Marketplace

(00:04:39) Kalshi Prediction Markets Growth

(00:07:24) Responsible Gaming Advocacy

(00:09:23) Giants Physical Identity Discussion

(00:15:41) Jets Competent Performance Review

Craig Carton vents his frustration regarding a YouTube Sunday Ticket glitch that prevented him from watching the Eagles game at home. He and Chris McMonigle also break down the Giants' performance against the Cowboys, debating whether the team is poised for a successful season under their current leadership.

(00:01:00) Sunday Ticket Technical Failure

(00:05:40) Giants Discipline vs Cowboys

(00:07:54) Harbaugh And Giants Future

C-Mac and Big Mac celebrate a perfect opening week for New York football as both the Giants and Jets secure major victories. They discuss Malik Nabers' impact on the offense and tackle a caller's frustration with the narrative surrounding Jets wins. The conversation also explores the new physical identity of the Giants and how it differs from previous seasons.

(00:01:00) Giants Jets Week One

(00:07:15) Jets Win Narrative Debate

(00:11:07) Giants New Identity

Craig and Big Mac break down a historic opening week for New York football as both the Giants and Jets move to 1-0. They discuss the physical dominance displayed by the Giants against Dallas and the efficient performance by the Jets in their victory over the Titans.

(00:01:00) New York's 1-0 Start

(00:02:30) Giants Physicality vs Cowboys

(00:04:54) Impact Player Breakdown

(00:08:35) Jets Dominant Performance

(00:12:12) Looking Toward Week 2

What a return for Anthony Volpe! Chris McMonigle reacts to Volpe's grand slam and 5 RBI night to lead the Yankees to a sweep of the Rockies. Does this mean the Yankees will have a tough decision to make when Anthony Volpe returns? Plus, Chris reveals if he has any concerns about Max Fried after his laborious start, and just how real are the Yankees' chances at the division after gaining a game on the Rays?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

6:54 - Anthony Volpe’s unforgettable return from the minors. Shifting to second base, Volpe delivers a 3-for-4 night, an opposite-field grand slam, five RBIs, and earns a goosebump-inducing curtain call.

27:33 - Examining the Yankees' homegrown talent up the middle, punctuated by Spencer Jones securing the everyday center field job with a three-hit performance.

34:04 - A deep dive into Max Fried's alarming velocity drop. Exploring why a 3-4 mph dip on his fastball is a massive concern for the Yankees' championship rotation.

46:10 - The "Shill or Shame" segment. Praising Volpe's massive game while shaming Jasson Dominguez following continuous defensive struggles and a sudden demotion to AAA.

52:23 - Previewing the emotionally heavy September 11th series against the surging New York Mets. Breaking down the pitching matchups—Rodón, Cole, and Schlittler vs. McLean, Thornton, and Scott—and mapping out the path to catch the Rays.