The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Mikey V from Bob Does Sports joins the show to discuss the viral success of their golf content and his transition from a regular nine-to-five job to digital stardom. Craig and his guest break down Chicago Bears fandom as a Jersey native and analyze the upcoming NFL season for the Giants and Jets. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on the New York Knicks' recent success in a weakened Eastern Conference.

(00:01:00) Guest Mikey V Joins

(00:04:36) Bob Does Sports Origins

(00:11:09) Chicago Bears Fandom

(00:15:14) NFL Season Preview

(00:23:48) Knicks Basketball Talk

Craig Carton challenges the modern 'soft' mentality of New York Giants fans and debates the future of Jackson Dart with callers. The conversation takes a heartfelt turn when an FDNY veteran calls in to reflect on the upcoming 9/11 anniversary and Craig’s charitable efforts. They also discuss the Jets' outlook and Craig's memories of his arrest by a fan in the FBI.

(00:01:00) Nico's Giants Fandom

(00:04:53) Giants Fans Critique

(00:07:49) Pete's FDNY Tribute

(00:12:10) Craig's FBI Story

(00:15:12) Jackson Dart Debate

Craig debates whether Jaxson Dart has taken enough preseason snaps to lead the Giants against the Cowboys in Week 1. He scrutinizes Dart's rookie statistics and the performance of Geno Smith while also discussing the dangers of alligators at Disney's Epcot.

(00:01:00) Epcot World Showcase Discussion

(00:03:57) Florida Alligator Safety Concerns

(00:06:33) Preseason Snap Count Concerns

(00:10:23) Jaxson Dart Performance Debate

(00:17:29) High Expectations for Harbaugh

Craig Carton welcomes Bayonne Little League manager Justin Smith to discuss the team's journey to Williamsport and the unique experience of the World Series. He and Billy debate the difficulty of hitting youth fastballs and the preseason workload for Jaxson Dart. They also explore wedding traditions, including personal stories about asking for a father's permission to marry.

(00:01:00) Justin Smith Interview

(00:07:45) Fastball Skill Debates

(00:12:48) Wedding Tradition Talk

(00:17:44) Quarterback Snap Debate

Craig Carton takes a call from a Giants fan who advocates for Jaxson Dart to lead the team before shifting to a discussion on quarterback rhythm. He then details the history of the Ear Inn, highlighting its status as one of New York City's oldest bars with a strict no-cell-phone policy. Finally, the conversation turns to the legal situation surrounding 49ers CEO Jed York and the potential for public police reports.

(00:01:08) Giants Quarterback Debate

(00:05:41) Ear Inn History

(00:10:19) Jed York Investigation

A caller sparks a debate regarding the New York Jets' promising preseason drive led by Geno Smith and how it compares to last year's performance under Justin Fields. They also express concern over the New York Giants' decision to limit preseason reps for their starters ahead of a tough opener against the Dallas Cowboys. The conversation shifts to a bizarre news story involving Jed York and a discussion about old HBO documentaries.

(00:01:01) Monday Morning Show Banter

(00:02:05) Jets Preseason Offense Review

(00:05:28) Giants Quarterback Reps Debate

(00:08:09) Sex Trafficking Story Discussion

(00:09:42) Retro HBO Documentary Recap

Craig Carton and the team react to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's recent arrest in an Ohio trailer park and discuss the light sentence he received. They shift focus to the New York Yankees as they break down Giancarlo Stanton's latest calf injury and debate his overall value to the organization. The segment wraps up with a weekend sports recap covering the Mets, Jets, and local Little League action.

(00:01:05) Jed York's Legal Trouble

(00:06:20) Mobile Home Life Stories

(00:09:10) Giancarlo Stanton Injury Debate