The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Big Mac argue that the 2-3 New York Jets are finally relevant in a town currently obsessed with the Giants. they later critique the Yankees' soft postseason culture compared to the Guardians and debate if professional kickers have an obligation to stay in top physical shape.

(00:02:04) Jets Relevance Debate

(00:06:17) Evaluating Historical Wins

(00:14:53) Indian Summer History

(00:19:55) Yankees Cultural Failures

(00:14:15) Kicker Fitness Standards

(00:18:10) NBA Western Conference Predictions

(00:24:00) Aaron Judge Leadership Critique

Craig Carton and Big Mac debate the legitimacy of the New York Jets after a recent victory, questioning why they lack the same local respect as the first-place Giants. They analyze the NFL standings for teams with 2-3 records and look ahead to critical divisional matchups for both New York franchises. The discussion also touches on the Yankees' postseason struggles and personal anecdotes about dining in the city.

(00:01:20) NFL Standings and Jets Relevancy

(00:04:50) Jets vs. Giants Respect Debate

(00:08:45) Playoff Outlook and Patriots Preview

(00:13:45) NYC Food and Radio Banter

(00:17:25) AFC East and Divisional Math

(00:20:30) Jets Roster and Defensive Stats

(00:24:00) Giants Betting Line vs. Saints

The discussion begins with Shohei Ohtani's recent struggles and whether the Dodgers should consider benching their superstar. They also debate the loyalty of Jets fans who left early during a rainy win and preview the upcoming New York Knicks season. Finally, a challenge is issued to identify the backup quarterback for the Giants during their 1990 championship run.

(00:01:25) Ohtani Struggling In Postseason

(00:04:40) Analyzing Ohtani's Massive Contract

(00:09:15) Jets Fans Early Departure

(00:17:50) Knicks Season Opener Hype

(00:23:40) Giants Super Bowl Trivia

(00:29:20) Searching For Giants Experts

Carton and Big Mac analyze the Jets' offensive woes and the Yankees' lack of mental toughness during the MLB postseason. They also debate the physical conditioning of Harrison Mevis and recount a humorous story about a subscription prank involving Boomer Esiason.

(00:01:20) Illegal Massage Parlor Bust

(00:04:41) Jets Talent Performance Issues

(00:08:25) Paul Dottino Trivia Failure

(00:19:37) Yankees ALCS Frustration

(00:26:08) Evaluating Brian Cashman

(00:11:44) Harrison Mevis Weight Debate

(00:22:52) Boomer Esiason Prank Story

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the surprising playoff positioning of the Giants and Jets before debating potential NFL rule changes regarding dangerous punch-out plays. They also dive into the investigation of LeBron James’ private helicopter deal and conclude with a harsh critique of the Yankees' soft team culture and Aaron Judge's leadership.

(00:01:20) Giants Jets October Relevance

(00:08:41) NFL Punch Out Dangers

(00:14:00) LeBron Helicopter Deal Probe

(00:22:21) Managing Pain With CBD

(00:27:45) Baldinger Ping Pong Rivalry

(00:20:55) Aaron Boone Managerial Future

(00:26:00) Aaron Judge Captaincy Critique

Chris McMonigle critiques the Yankees' recurring postseason failures and the management styles of Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman. They explore whether the team lacks players who can handle high-pressure situations while taking calls on Hal Steinbrenner's roster spending.

(00:01:32) Yankees Management Future

(00:06:20) Yankee Postseason Pressure

(00:09:30) Steinbrenner Spending Critique

(00:14:15) Paramore Music Debate

(00:19:10) Boone Analytics Criticism

(00:23:30) Yankees Style Comparison

(00:26:40) Clutch Performance Issues

(00:30:30) Roster Building Strategy

Craig Carton criticizes Pablo Torre's claim that NBA owners asked him to investigate LeBron James' use of a private helicopter commute. The discussion transitions into personal athletic feats, including a debate over Craig's ping-pong dominance against Brian Baldinger and his golf handicap.

(00:01:01) LeBron's Helicopter Commute

(00:07:54) Chronic Pain Discussion

(00:10:48) Craig's Golf Handicap

(00:13:48) Baldinger Ping-Pong Debate

(00:19:16) Historical Lincoln Jokes

Big Mac and the Carton Show compare the Cleveland Guardians' postseason grit to the New York Yankees' lack of mental toughness. They debate whether Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone are to blame for the team's inability to perform in high-pressure moments before discussing upcoming football weather.

(00:01:00) MLB Playoff Recap

(00:03:57) Yankees Mental Toughness

(00:11:33) Weather And Wardrobe

Craig and Big Mac analyze the talent gap in the Jets and Patriots rivalry before critiquing Geno Smith’s performance under pressure. Giants insider Paul Dottino joins the conversation to discuss New York's playoff chances but struggles with a trivia question about Jeff Hostetler’s Super Bowl backup.

(00:01:00) Massage Parlor Scandal

(00:02:26) Jets Patriots Debate

(00:05:46) Geno Smith Performance

(00:08:14) Paul Dottino Trivia Fail

(00:17:58) Wear Your Journey Foundation