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The guys are both back and Gio said the WBC is not as good as the Olympics because MLB pitchers are on pitch counts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Aaron Judge just say the World Baseball Classic atmosphere was BETTER than the World Series? On The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to Judge’s postgame comments after Team USA’s dramatic win over the Dominican Republic. Judge said the energy and atmosphere of the WBC might have been better than his World Series experience and that set off a massive debate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dominican baseball fans furious over late strike calls in Team USA’s win, and St. John’s fans upset over what feels like a punishing NCAA tournament seed and draw. It is a fast, opinionated start that taps into the emotional fallout from a dramatic sports weekend and makes room for both outrage and analysis. The conversation centers on whether the World Baseball Classic should have used the ABS system after multiple pitches that appeared to be called incorrectly in key moments, while also debating Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and the difficulty of deciding the “best team” in a one-game setting. The segment then shifts to college basketball, where the hosts argue that St. John’s strong recent play and Big East title run were not properly rewarded, leaving fans to wonder what more the team could have done to earn a better path. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer & Jerry today and they start the show with the WBC and Team USA past the Dominican Republic and into the final game. Then it's on to the Red Storm stomping on the Huskies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Geno Smith hype completely out of control? On The Carton Show, Craig Carton absolutely unloads on Geno Smith and the excitement surrounding the New York Jets signing him. Carton calls the reaction from fans and media a total “scam,” comparing the situation to getting fooled in a strip club or falling for a phone scam. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show opens with a deep dive into Geno Smith’s return to the New York Jets and the big question fans are asking: is there any chance this could actually work long term? After Geno says he still has “a lot of football left,” the hosts debate whether that’s just standard quarterback optimism or a hint that he believes he can resurrect his career again the way he did in Seattle. They break down Geno’s age, the surprisingly low mileage on his career, and what a realistic best-case scenario would look like if he replicated his strong 2022 season. The discussion quickly turns into a bigger Jets debate—if Geno plays well and the offense clicks, would the team actually consider keeping him beyond this year, or should they still prioritize drafting the quarterback of the future no matter what happens this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geno said the right things and seems like he's got a mature attitude. What can the Jets do next season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Giants are bringing back Evan Neal and Craig Carton cannot believe it. On The Carton Show, Craig and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle react to the shocking decision to re-sign the former 7th overall pick to a one-year veteran minimum deal. Carton rips the move, calling Neal one of the biggest draft busts in franchise history and questioning why a new regime would keep a player who represents years of failure for Big Blue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Giants made a surprising move that immediately sparked debate across the fanbase: bringing back former first-round pick Evan Neal. Once drafted seventh overall with expectations of becoming a cornerstone offensive lineman, Neal’s career has instead been defined by inconsistency, injuries, and mounting criticism. Now, on a low-risk veteran minimum deal, the question isn’t just why the Giants brought him back it’s whether a fresh coaching approach could finally unlock the player many believed he was supposed to be. In this episode, the hosts break down Neal’s rookie tape, how his development appeared to derail after year one, and the complicated perception surrounding his career so far. They debate whether coaching, motivation, or the team’s offensive line situation could explain the decision, while also revisiting the controversy that fueled fan frustration. With a new coaching era beginning, the conversation turns to trust: should Giants fans believe this staff sees something everyone else has missed—or is this simply another chapter in a disappointing draft story? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Giants compete for the NFC East title? The Jets have had a good offseason, but what is their ceiling this year? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle break down the CHAOS after Team USA’s shocking loss in the World Baseball Classic. Aaron Judge had the tying run at the plate and struck out. Now fans are asking the brutal question: can you trust Judge in the clutch? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Tiki react to the stunning news that Geno Smith is returning to the New York Jets. Is this the right move for a franchise desperate to stabilize the quarterback position, or are the Jets settling for a short-term solution with no real future? The guys debate whether Geno is simply a bridge to the next quarterback, why some fans hate the move, and what the Jets’ long-term plan might actually be. Plus, the emotional side of a full-circle reunion in New York and whether fans can separate Geno’s past with the team from the player he is today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gio & Willie Colon (sitting in for Boomer) discuss the news that Geno Smith is rejoining the Jets. Here's the whole first segment because there's tons of Jets talk going on here with someone who knows. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carton Show kicks off with chaos! Craig Carton and Chris “Big Mac” McMonigle debate whether the New York Giants actually closed the gap with the Philadelphia Eagles after the first wave of NFL free agency. Are Giants fans getting ahead of themselves… or is the NFC East suddenly wide open? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan shares one of the strangest encounters he has ever had at Mets spring training. While sitting along the left field line in Port St. Lucie, Evan suddenly finds himself face to face with former Mets owner Fred Wilpon… and the interaction takes a bizarre turn involving a half-eaten sandwich. Evan and Tiki break down the awkward moment, debate whether Wilpon actually knew who Evan was, and try to figure out if the whole thing was a joke, a prank, or just an old-school rich guy sense of humor. Plus, more Mets spring training observations, the return of ballpark staples like Mr. Softee, and why nothing beats the first ice cream of the baseball season at Citi Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fans got tough news when Alijah Vera-Tucker left for the New England Patriots, and Evan explains why this one hurts. After years of injuries and frustration, Vera-Tucker finally moves on from the New York Jets, but seeing him land with a division rival makes it even worse. Evan and Tiki break down why the breakup may have been inevitable, whether the Jets did enough to try to keep him, and why the fear now is that Vera-Tucker finally stays healthy and thrives somewhere else. Plus, the conversation expands to the Jets’ offensive line outlook, the shrinking quarterback market, and why Jets fans are bracing themselves for whatever comes next in free agency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Tiki react to a flurry of Giants moves in NFL free agency and why the roster already looks dramatically different. From Isaiah Likely and Tremaine Edmunds to Jordan Stout and Greg Newsome, the guys break down how the Giants are starting to reshape the team and why the early returns have fans feeling optimistic. They also discuss the biggest remaining questions on the roster including cornerback, guard, and wide receiver, and whether more aggressive moves could still be coming. Plus, the conversation shifts to the Jets’ busy defensive overhaul and the growing tension around when their quarterback decision will finally drop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday it looked like Carson Wentz, today not so much. Also, unhappy Breece Hall is unhappy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the shocking NBA decision to CANCEL the legendary Magic City promotion at the Atlanta Hawks game, all over one player's complaint! Fans are furious, and Carton doesn’t hold back on Luke Kornet or even Adam Silver. Plus, chaos ensues as the hosts debate PB&J vs. grilled cheese, reveal diner secrets, and throw in pop culture trivia you won’t expect. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rock star meets sports talk! On The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle welcome Train frontman Pat Monahan into the WFAN studio for an awesome conversation about music, sports, and one of the biggest songs of the last 25 years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On WFAN’s Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle are joined by Connor Hughes to break down shocking developments involving the New York Giants and New York Jets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL legal tampering window is OPEN and the madness has begun! On The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to a wild day of deals across the league including major moves involving the New York Jets and New York Giants. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jets kick off NFL free agency with a strong move, landing Minkah Fitzpatrick in a deal that feels like an instant win for a defense that badly needed help in the secondary. Evan and Tiki break down why Fitzpatrick is such a smart addition, what he brings to the Jets right away, and why this move shows New York is trying to win now. But even after the Minkah trade, the biggest issue remains the same: quarterback. With legal tampering underway, the conversation turns to the Jets’ most important decision of the offseason. Is there any real path that makes sense? Why do names like Carson Wentz and Geno Smith feel like a disaster waiting to happen? Could a riskier swing like Kyler Murray, Malik Willis, or even Tua Tagovailoa give the Jets at least some hope? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jets are trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick. We heard from Maxx Crosby on going from the Raiders to the Ravens. Luka talked about the Lakers beating the Knicks yesterday. In the WBC tonight, USA takes on Mexico. Evan Roberts talked to Aaron Boone and asked if it still bothers him that Juan Soto chose the Mets over the Yankees. Moment of The Day: C-Mac tricked into reading a fake ED commercial. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing for sure but Boomer is leaning in that direction. Maybe a birdy told him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carton Show on WFAN kicked off with Craig Carton going absolutely nuclear over rumors the New York Jets could bring in Carson Wentz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and Tiki break down WFAN’s craziest takes of the week in “Are You Kidding Me?” featuring Big Mac’s Roger Clemens defense, Craig Carton’s Joe Montana claim, Tommy Lugauer’s Saquon Barkley argument, and Shaun Morash’s Giants draft take. Plus, the guys react to Alex Rodriguez’s White House appearance and Donald Trump’s past comments about A-Rod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomer kept bringing up sports influencers. Not only did this confuse Gio, it kicked off a heated exchange. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carton Show on WFAN kicks off with a huge sports debate as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the New York Knicks’ tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and what it actually says about their championship chances. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're not talking about the One Ring - this is about the Knicks' Mohamed Diawara. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the New York Giants almost land Trent McDuffie before he was dealt to the Los Angeles Rams?! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees tried to post a wholesome throwback… and may have accidentally created a rivalry controversy. Evan and Tiki react to a Yankees social media post showing childhood photos of players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. The problem? Internet sleuths quickly noticed something strange about Stanton’s Little League photo. His hat looked edited and fans soon discovered why: the original image appears to show Stanton wearing a Mets hat, which the Yankees seemingly removed before posting. So why edit it at all? The guys debate whether the Yankees were trying to avoid trolling from Mets fans, protect their brand, or if this was just unnecessary “little brother” behavior from baseball’s most powerful franchise. The conversation spirals into classic Yankees-Mets rivalry stories, including a legendary George Steinbrenner urban legend involving Andy Pettitte, Little League hats, and the Mets that may or may not have actually happened. Plus, they break down why something as small as a childhood photo can turn into a full-blown New York sports debate. A simple throwback post… or the pettiest Yankees move ever? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. who is set to take on Rob Font this Saturday Night at UFC 326 joins Pete Hoffman to discuss his upcoming fight and more. Follow Pete Hoffman @HoffWFAN on X, Instagram & TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He comes cheap but might be a touch short in stature for the Jets needs. There are other good options. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton goes OFF on Aaron Judge after his underwhelming Team USA speech ahead of the World Baseball Classic calling it the worst captain’s speech in sports history! Is Judge a great player but a bad leader? And does this explain the New York Yankees October struggles? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jets are at a crossroads with Breece Hall and Evan and Tiki lay out the three paths: contract extension, transition tag, or franchise tag. Which move keeps him happy? Which move guarantees he stays? And which move opens the door to unnecessary drama? The guys explain why the franchise tag might be the safest option, why the transition tag could backfire, and why letting Hall test the market would be playing with fire. Is he the best running back available right now, even compared to draft names like Jeremiah Love? And how much does his age and production matter when projecting the next four years? Then the conversation shifts to the quarterback room. The Jets are almost certainly adding multiple QBs. So who will they be? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Hawks are having a Magic City night and Luke Kornet of the Spurs is not happy about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All hell breaks loose on The Carton Show after actor Shia LaBeouf calls out Mike Piazza over a childhood autograph snub and it somehow turns into one of the most heated debates in WFAN history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Carton Show opens with one of the wildest discussions you’ll ever hear — millions of dollars wagered on global events through predictive gambling markets… and when the outcome happens, bettors STILL don’t get paid! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was supposed to be a quiet Giants offseason is suddenly anything but. Evan & Tiki dive into shocking chatter that Big Blue could take a running back at No. 5, explore the surprising Kenneth Walker rumors, and debate whether John Harbaugh is preparing to take a full wrecking ball to the roster. Is this strategic misdirection… or a true franchise reset after a four-win season? The guys also discuss injury concerns in the current backfield, how free agency could shape draft decisions, and why this team might look completely different in a matter of weeks. If the Giants really are about to reshape everything, what would actually count as “shocking” for fans? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were hoping Nolan McClain. Also, is Jerry into the World Baseball Classic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with what the Jets need to look for in the draft for their needs and move on to who they could possible bring in as a QB. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC Bantamweight Marlon "Chito" Vera discusses his upcoming fight with David Martinez this Saturday night in Mexico CIty. Follow @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A touching check-in with legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling after his recent heart scare, and nostalgia-packed stories about New York’s iconic broadcasters. Don’t miss the laughs, insights, and behind-the-scenes commentary from WFAN’s Carton Show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno discusses his upcoming fight with Lone'er Kavanagh this Saturday night in Mexico CIty. Follow @HoffWFAN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The drama is heating up at the NFL Combine and the takes are getting WILD. On this explosive segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to shocking comments from Aaron Glenn, who says his “superpower” is calling defensive plays for the New York Jets. But does that actually translate to WINS or more chaos? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Evan Roberts out, the spotlight turns to the NFL Combine and the massive quarterback questions facing the Jets and Giants. As GMs, coaches, and prospects descend on Indianapolis, the real action isn’t the 40-yard dash, it’s the behind-the-scenes conversations that could reshape franchises. The discussion zeroes in on why this week is make-or-break for the Jets’ new regime, the pressure to secure a long-term quarterback, and whether prospects like Ty Simpson are worth a bold first-round gamble. Is drafting a QB about building the franchise… or saving jobs? And how much can a strong combine performance actually change a team’s future? Plus, a look at how the event itself has evolved into a TV spectacle, why top prospects increasingly skip drills, and what truly matters when evaluating quarterbacks in today’s NFL. For a team desperate for upside, standing still may not be an option. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Hockey team is catching some heat regarding their phone conversation with Donald Trump after their win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Olympic gold medal hockey game between Team USA and Canada had EVERYONE buzzing but on WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down why this epic moment might NOT change anything long-term. From emotional tributes and overtime drama to the reality of hockey’s place in American sports the guys ask the big question: was this just a one-day sports high? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a snow-buried Monday in New York, Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber open the show fed up with the blizzard, only to get swept up reliving one of the most dramatic moments in USA hockey history. Team USA takes down Canada in a heart-stopping overtime thriller, Jack Hughes delivers the golden goal, and suddenly a Devils star is the face of American triumph. But how much did it really move the needle for fans? Is an Olympic gold comparable to a championship run with your favorite team, or does the emotion fade fast when you only invest a few days into the journey? Evan, Tiki, and Shaun debate national pride vs team loyalty, casual fans vs diehards, and why hockey’s biggest stage hits differently than baseball, basketball, or football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices