The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton & Bart Scott explores the possibility of Shohei Ohtani opting out of his Dodgers contract and urges the Yankees or Mets to be ready. They analyze the Yankees' record in games with low hit counts and evaluate Aaron Boone's management during their offensive struggles. The conversation concludes with an analysis of the Knicks' roster construction compared to the championship-winning Pistons.

(00:01:34) Ohtani Opt-Out Potential

(00:04:50) Yankees Hit Statistics Analysis

(00:08:21) Aaron Boone's Management

(00:14:03) Yankees Championship Expectations

(00:19:13) Knicks Roster Building

Craig and Chris Christie react to a hilarious call from June, a New York Yankees fan who gives Cody Bellinger a questionable nickname while praising her 'honey' Andy Pettitte. They delve into the intersection of sports and politics following Jaxson Dart’s introduction of the president at a local event. Additionally, Christie shares a story about a family road trip in a U-Haul and his prized Bruce Springsteen guitar.

(00:01:00) Noah Kahan Concert

(00:04:22) Coaching Chris Christie

(00:07:30) Jaxson Dart Politics

(00:10:10) Christie's U-Haul Trip

(00:13:52) June's Yankee Call

Craig and guest Chris Christie examine a social media mistake made by producer Pete Hoffman regarding the New York Mets. They argue over the lyrical interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's hits and share a heated debate over board game rules. The discussion also covers a major drug bust at Penn State involving the nickname Pablo Pledgescobar.

(00:01:05) Pete Hoffman's Met Blunder

(00:03:22) Springsteen Lyrical Meaning

(00:08:33) Board Game Rules

(00:12:50) NFL Quarterback Safety

(00:16:36) Penn State Cocaine Ring

Craig Carton & Chris Christie discusses Bruce Springsteen's documentary and the singer's transparency regarding mental health. He shares stories from European concert venues, meeting Rob Lowe in Milan, and being intimidated by figures like Elie Wiesel before recalling a "humble pie" flight on Spirit Airlines.

(00:01:01) Springsteen's Mental Health & Tours

(00:06:07) Meeting Rob Lowe In Milan

(00:08:50) Intimidating Figures & Spirit Airlines