The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and C-Mac discuss why the Jets and Giants need to play their starting quarterbacks in the preseason before diving into Lil Wayne’s requirement for a private chef. They also reminisce about a legendary celebrity fantasy football league and a heated fallout with Bobby Flay.

(00:01:25) Preseason Quarterback Playing Time

(00:04:50) Radio Studio Audio Failures

(00:11:35) Gerrit Cole Pitching Decisions

(00:15:25) Lil Wayne's Private Chef

(00:19:50) C-Mac's Summer Substitute Hosts

(00:25:00) Gambling's Impact On Fantasy

(00:35:40) Bobby Flay's Tapas Outrage

Craig and C-Mac discuss the upcoming Sandlot cast reunion and the intersection of fantasy football and sports gambling. They also engage in a heated debate over the ingredients of shepherd's pie before looking ahead to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

(00:01:20) Sandlot Cast Reunion

(00:05:40) Potential Guest Hosts

(00:15:20) Gambling At Games

(00:21:15) Shepherd's Pie Debate

(00:29:20) GTA 6 Release Date

(00:38:50) Fortnite and Parenting

(00:46:40) Gallo Airtime Discussion

Carton and Big Mac debate the necessity of preseason play for Jaxson Dart and Geno Smith to avoid a slow start against the Cowboys. They also discuss the George Costanza bobblehead night at Yankee Stadium and play a high-stakes round of 'The Wheel' featuring movie and Seinfeld trivia. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on the anxiety of gambling and its portrayal in the film Uncut Gems.

(00:01:50) Preseason Reps Debate

(00:10:38) Cam Skattebo Mentality

(00:16:45) Costanza Bobblehead Night

(00:24:30) Quarterback Preparedness Concerns

(00:34:36) The Wheel Game

(00:58:10) Uncut Gems Anxiety

The Carton Show with Craig & Big Mac explore a story about Jeff Fisher refusing to read Vince Young’s apology letter because of a minor typo. They later transition to a game of "The Wheel," featuring movie songs and a competitive Seinfeld trivia round. Big Mac eventually questions how his colleagues grew up watching Happy Days and Good Times instead of 90s sitcom classics.

(00:01:01) Show Introduction

(00:01:40) Fisher's Vince Young Snub

(00:03:57) Playing The Wheel

(00:13:08) Seinfeld TV Debate

Craig and C-Mac celebrate the confirmed release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 and call local shop owner Ben to discuss the shift to digital-only gaming. They also debate parenting tactics involving video game rewards before diving into a bizarre discussion about exotic canned foods and show dynamics.

(00:01:00) GTA 6 Release Date

(00:03:48) Digital vs Physical Gaming

(00:08:53) Parenting and V-Bucks

(00:14:05) Tinned Food and Texture

(00:17:55) Listener Calls Out Gallo

Craig and C-Mac explore the idea of Mike Francesa making a cameo as a guest host while Craig is away. They also discuss the rise of in-game betting at Yankee Stadium and get into a culinary dispute over the ingredients of a real shepherd's pie.

(00:01:02) Dugout Dads and Softball

(00:03:32) Gambling and Fantasy Football

(00:11:02) Potential Mike Francesa Return

(00:15:17) Betting on Every Pitch

(00:21:35) Shepherd's Pie Authenticity Debate

Craig Carton debates if legalized gambling is destroying the social fabric of fantasy football for the younger generation. He shares a hilarious story about ordering the entire menu at Bobby Flay's restaurant and reveals the origins of their public fallout over a celebrity league entry fee.

(00:01:13) Fantasy Football Trophy Drama

(00:02:24) Gambling Impacting Fantasy Sports

(00:06:42) In-Person Draft Debates

(00:10:27) Bobby Flay League Controversy

(00:12:54) Fallout at Gato Restaurant

Craig and C-Mac debate whether the Giants and Jets should play their starters in the preseason before discussing the legendary rumor that Lil Wayne has not eaten a meal without his private chef in twenty years. They also critique their producer's music searching skills and review the guest hosts who filled in during vacation.

(00:01:00) Preseason QB Playtime Debate

(00:04:22) Theme Song Search Failures

(00:08:45) Yankees Pitching Strategy Discussion

(00:10:44) Lil Wayne’s Personal Chef

(00:17:34) Vacation Guest Host Review

The Carton Show explore the high frequency of New York Yankees gear appearing in police reports and an anecdote about Ben Affleck's refusal to wear a Yankees hat in a film. The conversation also covers Brian Cashman's trade deadline strategy and the performance of players like Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells. Additionally, they discuss the privacy implications of smart devices like Alexa.

(00:02:03) York's Incognito Look

(00:06:03) Affleck's Hat Refusal

(00:08:14) Yankees Roster Analysis

(00:13:43) Smart Device Privacy

(00:15:38) Hardware Store Habits

Chris McMonigle enjoys a custom song tribute before debating a caller over George Lombard Jr.'s defensive errors and comparisons to Derek Jeter. They analyze the Yankees' improved offense since Cody Bellinger's return and address concerns regarding the bullpen's depth.

(00:01:05) Manny Rodriguez Song Tribute

(00:04:44) George Lombard Jr. Debate

(00:07:43) Cody Bellinger Impact Analysis

(00:09:15) Yankees Bullpen Outlook