The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

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The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle episodes

July 21 Hour 4: Bobby Valentine on Mets' AI Usage and Piazza's 9/11 Home Run
Craig and Zach talk with Bobby Valentine about the New York Mets' reliance on AI for pitch calling and the team's current organizational struggles. Bobby reflects on the profound emotional impact of Mike Piazza's iconic 2001 home run and evaluates the possibility of Alex Rodriguez becoming a big-league manager. They also celebrate producer Pete Hoffman's 44th birthday with cupcakes and take listener calls about the Yankees' playoff outlook.
(00:01:20) Bobby Valentine Joins
(00:04:53) AI Pitch Calling Discussion
(00:08:45) Managing Large Player Egos
(00:13:45) Mets Managerial Search
(00:16:45) Piazza's Emotional Home Run
(00:22:00) Bobby Valentine's Career Update
(00:27:20) A-Rod Manager Potential
(00:31:24) Birthday Cupcake Celebration
(00:35:18) Yankees Without Aaron Judge
(00:40:36) Tiger Woods Interaction
44 min
July 21 Craig Carton Asks Bobby Valentine: Is AI Ruining Baseball?
Craig Carton and Zach Gelb- filling in for Chris McMonigle- are joined by former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine for an insightful conversation on the state of the Mets and the growing role of artificial intelligence in baseball. Valentine shares his perspective on AI calling pitches, the importance of the human element in managing a team, and the challenges facing today's Mets. He also reflects on the unforgettable emotions surrounding Mike Piazza's iconic post-9/11 home run, discusses leadership in the clubhouse, and shares stories from his legendary career in baseball.
27 min
July 21 ESPN Accused of Sabotaging Ryan Clark Story?! Bobby Burack Reveals What Really Happened
Craig Carton and Zach Gelb (filling in for Chris McMonigle) welcome Bobby Burk from OutKick to The Carton Show on WFAN to break down the explosive fallout surrounding Ryan Clark’s ESPN departure.
Bobby explains how he broke the news that Ryan Clark was being let go, why ESPN reportedly asked OutKick to delay the story, and why he believes the network turned to another outlet before the announcement went public.
30 min
July 21 Carton and Zach Gelb GO TO WAR Over the Patriots and Jets
Craig Carton is joined by Zach Gelb, filling in for Chris McMonigle, for a lively discussion on the Yankees' World Series chances without Aaron Judge, the upcoming MLB trade deadline, and the state of the American League. The conversation also shifts to the NFL as Carton and Gelb debate the Patriots' outlook, the Jets' ceiling this season, and whether New York's new white uniforms deserve all the hype. As it stays fresh, the guys also react to Ryan Clark's ESPN departure and take calls from fans on the biggest stories in sports.
18 min
July 21 Craig Carton Reveals the Return of the Legendary Pig Spanking & Wild Radio Firing Stories!
Craig Carton and Zach Gelb (filling in for Chris McMonigle) bring the energy on The Carton Show on WFAN!
16 min
July 21 Craig Carton's WILDEST Fan Stories: Bathroom Encounters, Twitter Trolls & Times Square Chaos!
Craig Carton and Zach Gelb share some of the funniest fan interaction stories you'll ever hear on The Carton Show on WFAN!
Craig opens up about a viral Twitter complaint over a fan photo, reveals the strangest places he's been recognized, tells an unbelievable bathroom story, reminisces about Fanatics Fest, and even drops a hilarious Times Square confession that has everyone in the studio cracking up.
15 min
July 21 Craig Carton DESTROYS Bruce Springsteen & Lionel Richie?! Zach Gelb Can't Believe It!
raig Carton goes OFF on music legends Bruce Springsteen and Lionel Richie during a hilarious conversation with Zach Gelb filling in on The Carton Show on WFAN!
Craig explains why he'll never forgive Lionel Richie after a canceled Madison Square Garden concert, questions Bruce Springsteen's singing ability despite calling him an all-time songwriter, and the guys even play a hilarious game of naming famous "Mikes."
12 min
July 21 Jim Leyritz Reveal What the Yankees MUST Do Before the Trade Deadline
Craig Carton is joined by Yankees legend Jim Leyritz for an unfiltered conversation about the Bronx Bombers' season. Leyritz shares his thoughts on Jazz Chisholm's impact, Anthony Volpe's future, Aaron Boone's leadership, and what the Yankees need to do at the trade deadline to make a World Series run.
23 min
July 21 Craig Declares that Jazz Chisholm Is Saving the Yankees
Craig Carton is joined by Zach Gelb, filling in for Chris McMonigle, for a packed show covering the biggest stories in New York sports. The guys debate whether the Yankees are still legitimate World Series contenders despite injuries, discuss Jazz Chisholm's impact, react to the Yankees' latest win, and argue over the Jets' outlook after the release of their new white uniforms. Plus, they dive into a spirited Jets vs. Patriots debate, preview the MLB trade deadline, and touch on the latest ESPN drama surrounding Ryan Clark.
23 min
July 21 Yankees salvage series, but this offense is ROUGH | 'Go Get 'Em'
Chris McMonigle dives into a frustrating series against the Dodgers, breaking down the atrocious state of the Yankees' offense, expressing major concerns over a disappointing injury update on Aaron Judge and the severe struggles of Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm, and Anthony Volpe. Looking ahead to the trade deadline, Chris insists the front office must prioritize a new starting shortstop and outlines his ultimate wish list, including Rafael Devers and Mason Miller.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
00:40 - The Elephant in the Room: The Yankees' offense is absolutely awful right now.
3:00 - A deep dive into the offensive black hole at the bottom of the lineup. Chris highlights the struggles of Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm, noting that a starting infield with only one above-average hitter is unacceptable.
10:40 - The Aaron Judge Update: Chris expresses his disappointment over the latest medical update on Aaron Judge, noting that going from "sharp pain" to "dull pain" in six weeks without resuming baseball activities is a massive concern.
15:45 - Game 1 Recap & Gerrit Cole: Despite the offense only scraping together one run on an error and a wild pitch, Gerrit Cole provided a major bright spot with swing-and-miss stuff after some rough outings of late.
23:45 - Defending Boone & Grisham: Chris pushes back against fans criticizing manager Aaron Boone for leaving Cole in too long. He also defends Trent Grisham getting thrown out at the plate, attributing it to a bad base-running read rather than a lack of hustle.
43:00 - Game 3 Bullpen Heroics: A breakdown of the much-needed series finale victory, but Chris had to vent about a frustrating fifth-inning bases-loaded jam.
59:00 - Trade Deadline Wishlist: Chris demands that Brian Cashman prioritize a new shortstop. He also tosses out bold trade targets to save the season, including Rafael Devers, Luis Arraez, and Mason Miller.
1:09:20 - Shill or Shame: Reliever David Bednar earns the "Shill" for his shutdown performance out of the bullpen, while the recently demoted Jake Bird gets handed the "Shame."
1:14:00 - Silver Linings in the Standings: Despite the offensive woes and losing the series, Chris notes that the Yankees actually gained a game and a half on the slumping Tampa Bay Rays, keeping their division title hopes very much alive.
1 hr 32 min

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The Carton Show with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle is sports talk with a pulse — loud, loose and unapologetically entertaining. Carton’s larger-than-life style and McMonigle’s no-nonsense…