The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Craig Carton and Big Mac celebrate a historic 1-0 start for both the Jets and Giants following a dominant NFL opening weekend. They analyze the impact of coaching on the Giants' identity, the efficiency of the Jets' road victory, and the anticipated return of Pete Alonso to Citi Field.

(00:01:50) NFL Opening Weekend

(00:05:11) Giants Victory Analysis

(00:09:08) Jets Dominant Win

(00:16:30) Tesla Cyber Taxis

(00:21:32) Aaron Judge Interview

(00:24:40) Pete Alonso Return

(00:29:15) NFL Week 1 Picks

(00:39:41) Radio Industry Stories

Craigy and Big Mac celebrate a rare 1-0 start for both the Giants and the Jets, highlighting the physical dominance shown against the Cowboys. They discuss the impact of John Harbaugh and the performance of Jaxson Dart while venting about Sunday Ticket technical issues and the future of New York football.

(00:01:20) New York's Perfect Start

(00:04:45) Harbaugh Transforms The Giants

(00:08:35) Jets Dominant Week 1

(00:14:20) New York Quarterback Comparison

(00:18:30) Sunday Ticket Contract Rant

(00:23:15) Giants Coaching And Discipline

Craig Carton and Big Mac discuss the New York Giants' dominant performance and the rising identity of their ground game featuring Patrick Ricard and Tyrone Tracy Jr. They analyze the impact of predictive markets like Kalshi on sports betting handles and debate the historical legacy of Jim Brown. Carton also proposes a "No Action Day" to encourage responsible gaming while claiming he personally influenced Jackson Dart’s on-field toughness.

(00:01:22) Sports Cards on Whatnot

(00:04:13) Kalshi’s Betting Handle Surge

(00:07:09) Proposing No Action Day

(00:10:01) Giants Ground Game Analysis

(00:14:44) Jets Victory Over Titans

(00:17:10) US Open Scheduling Critique

(00:18:46) Comparing Giants and Jets

(00:21:50) NFL High Scoring Trends

(00:25:01) Debating Jim Brown’s Legacy

They discuss Pete Alonso’s highly anticipated return to Citi Field and whether fans should root for him to hit a home run against the Mets. The conversation also details the Giants’ impressive victory over the Cowboys and the cultural shift under John Harbaugh.

(00:01:32) Pete Alonso's Return

(00:05:05) Divisional NFL Openers

(00:08:24) Target Field Discovery

(00:14:26) Giants Beat Cowboys

(00:20:14) Aaron Glenn Incident

(00:24:16) Tony Romo Controversy

(00:27:58) Golfing at Baltusrol

Carton critiques Aaron Judge for stating he would not vote for a teammate as MVP despite a dominant season on the mound. They pivot to discussing Garrett Cole's controversial pre-pitch routine and a debate over the New York Giants' playoff potential. The conversation also explores personal anecdotes ranging from passive income with Tesla taxis to wardrobe disputes during television appearances.

(00:01:20) Tesla Taxi Business Plan

(00:05:57) Aaron Judge MVP Controversy

(00:12:04) Garrett Cole Clock Antics

(00:17:59) Personal Bathroom Tales

(00:22:12) Wardrobe Conflicts at Fox

(00:26:45) Fennel and Italian Slang

(00:30:45) Jets vs Giants Wins

(00:37:42) Rick Jeanneret Mentor Story