The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig and C-Mac critique the musical acts from the MLB All-Star Game, specifically targeting Boyz II Men's performance. They also discuss the state of American sports fandom, the evolution of the All-Star Game, and a controversial take on the current Miss America.

01:20 - Boyz II Men Critique

05:10 - MLB All-Star Evolution

10:45 - American Fan Mentality

15:05 - Miss America Controversy

18:40 - Harbaugh On QB Play

23:10 - Meeting Boyz II Men

30:25 - Global Soccer Culture

36:35 - Stephen King Discussion

Big Mac and Craig evaluate the New York Yankees' roster needs ahead of the trade deadline, specifically debating if Ben Rice should move to catcher. They shift to the gridiron to dispute Ryan Clark's controversial NFL rankings that placed Lamar Jackson significantly lower than Joe Burrow. The conversation also touches on fast food quality rumors and personal health philosophies regarding cholesterol.

02:05 - Aaron Judge Update

05:45 - Fast Food Quality Debate

10:45 - Winning Cures Everything

14:15 - Grilling & Smoker Talk

18:20 - Yankees Trade Strategy

24:15 - Ben Rice Catcher Debate

27:15 - Ryan Clark Rankings Dispute

34:10 - Conspiracies & Lab Meat

Analysis focuses on the New York Yankees' potential $3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management and their roster requirements for a World Series run. They also put an intern named Becker through a rigorous trivia challenge covering sports, music, and movies. Conversations also touch on cruise ship experiences, smoking meats for football season, and the upcoming Sylvester Stallone biopic.

01:20 - Zac Brown Band Musings

05:55 - Cruise Safety And Plans

11:31 - Smoking Meat For Football

16:12 - Yankees Trade Deadline Outlook

21:30 - Yankees Huge Financial Deal

28:05 - August Vacation Schedule Debate

36:06 - Intern Becker Knowledge Test

42:55 - Pop Culture Knowledge Challenge

Craig and Chris McMonigle analyze Argentina's dramatic victory over England in a simulated matchup and debate Lionel Messi's status as the soccer GOAT. They also explore the New York Giants' offensive plans for Jackson Dart and preview a high-stakes series between the Yankees and Dodgers.

01:25 - Argentina vs. England Simulation

04:40 - Stoppage Time Controversy

07:45 - Soccer GOAT Debate

13:20 - Listener Fast Food Memories

17:45 - Jackson Dart Offensive Strategy

24:35 - Knicks Global Impact

26:45 - Arch Manning Texas Anecdote

31:55 - Rachel Robinson Birthday

38:05 - Yankees vs. Dodgers Preview

54:50 - Fanatics Fest Details

Chris McMonigle discusses the New York baseball landscape following the All-Star game, focusing on why the Mets need to embrace a full sell-off. He evaluates potential trade targets for the Yankees, including closer Mason Miller, and reacts to the news of a significant cash influx for the organization. He also touches on upcoming events at Fanatics Fest and takes calls regarding Brian Cashman's job security.

01:20 - Fanatics Fest Bodega Set

04:26 - Disney Cruise Experience

09:21 - Mets Trade Deadline Strategy

13:33 - Potential Clay Holmes Trade

18:00 - Targeting Closer Mason Miller

21:10 - Broken Mets Fan Reaction

33:10 - Brian Cashman Tenure Debate

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle somehow go from Lionel Messi's dramatic World Cup semifinal heroics... to the New York Knicks becoming a worldwide comparison, to a hilarious debate about Sydney Sweeney, Arch Manning's college life, Rachel Robinson turning 104, and why Jaxson Dart's running ability could change the Giants.

It's classic Carton Show chaos, where sports, pop culture, and comedy collide in a way only WFAN can deliver.

Lionel Messi delivers another unforgettable moment as Argentina punches its ticket to the World Cup Final against Spain, and Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle debate where Messi belongs in the GOAT conversation.

The guys also react to the electric Spanish-language goal call, discuss whether Jaxson Dart should be unleashed as a running quarterback, and explain why Giants fans should be excited after John Harbaugh says he won't limit Dart's biggest strength.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle turn the studio into a game show as a WFAN intern gets grilled on sports history, classic rock, TV, movies, and pop culture. From Navy SEALs and SCUBA to The Beatles, Eagles, Rolling Stones, Sylvester Stallone, and more, the quiz quickly spirals into hilarious chaos.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to Ryan Clark's comments about Lamar Jackson's NFL Top 100 ranking and debate whether Lamar should be ahead of Joe Burrow. The conversation quickly spirals into Patrick Mahomes' place as the NFL's unquestioned No. 1 quarterback, bizarre KFC and Taco Bell food conspiracies, lab-grown meat, Bill Gates theories, fast food nostalgia, and even cholesterol myths. One of the wildest and funniest segments from The Carton Show on WFAN!

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and Chris McMonigle says the Yankees have one glaring need. Craig Carton puts C-Mac to the test, asking him to name the ONE position Brian Cashman absolutely has to upgrade.

The guys debate whether the Yankees should target a catcher, go all-in for Mason Miller, move Ben Rice behind the plate, and whether Will Warren or top prospects should be on the table. Plus, they discuss Aaron Judge's injury, Max Fried's return, and how the Yankees should approach a wide-open trade market.