The Carton Show

On this episode of The Craig Carton Show, host Craig Carton interviews actor and writer Chazz Palminteri about his career and the creation of the classic film A Bronx Tale. Palminteri reflects on turning down movie deals of up to $1 million so he could retain creative control to write the screenplay and star as Sonny himself. The discussion highlights how Robert De Niro eventually backed Palminteri's vision, alongside stories from his upbringing in the Bronx and his rise in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton unloads on USC head coach Lincoln Riley for his shocking response following Desman Stephens' dirty hit that left Oregon quarterback Dante Moore seriously injured. Carton also slams Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer for complete coaching malpractice after over-coaching Dak Prescott in a heartbreaking loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. Tune in to The Craig Carton Show for an unfiltered breakdown of both coaching disasters! Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher opens up about Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem, exposing how the controversy shattered NFL locker room unity and why he couldn't stomach those antics on his own team. Urlacher and Craig dive deep into the lasting fallout of Kaepernick's protest on team culture, player dynamics, and football leadership. Plus, brief takes on Caleb Williams' injury handling and Pro Football Hall of Fame hypocrisy regarding snubs like Bill Belichick and Terrell Owens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media. They dig into the NFL's backup quarterback chaos — from Jameis Winston's embarrassing Monday night performance to the surprising success of Drew Lock, Carson Wentz, and Michael Penix filling in around the league. The conversation shifts to CBS's NFL pregame show, where Craig pulls no punches on the Tony Romo situation and questions why the network's studio coverage has lost its edge. Then they tackle the Protect College Sports Act and the future of NIL — exploring transfer limits, booster vetting, agent fee caps, and what real reform could mean for college athletics. Plus, a quick take on Jalen Brunson's SNL hosting debut and why the show has lost its funny bone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Norton tells Craig Carton about the one woman he turned away after she showed up looking nothing like her photo, before opening up about his legendary comedy career, radio, addiction recovery, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton reacts LIVE to the breaking news that confirms New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending knee surgery following a devastating injury against the Los Angeles Rams. What was originally believed to be a minor multi-week MCL sprain has completely derailed the New York Giants season, leaving the fanbase reeling after head coach John Harbaugh's optimistic press conference blew up in their faces. Tune in for Craig Carton's unfiltered breakdown of how the Giants botched the injury narrative and where the franchise goes from here. Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton delivers the ultimate NFL QB toughness debate comparing Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams and New York Giants' Jaxson Dart. Watch Craig call out Caleb Williams for overreacting to a minor hamstring strain while applauding Jaxson Dart for walking off a tough knee injury. Does Caleb Williams make the Mount Rushmore of Chicago Bears QBs? Watch to find out and don't forget to subscribe for daily sports commentary and instant NFL reactions! Plus, Darren Rovell joins Craig Carton to share how his close business partnership with Kobe Bryant completely transformed his life and paved the way for massive venture successes like BodyArmor. The sports business pioneer breaks down how he revolutionized sports media by convincing ESPN to create the sports business beat. Plus, Rovell opens up his million dollar briefcase to showcase rare sports memorabilia, historical artifacts, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton is eating a massive slice of humble pie after a wild NFL Week 2 completely upended his preseason expectations. From his beloved Jets choking away a 17-7 lead to the Packers and looking like the same old team, to the Texans and Chargers stumbling to 0-2 while the Raiders sit surprisingly at 2-0, Craig admits he got everything wrong. Tune in as Carton breaks down a chaotic week of football where nothing went according to plan! Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports sideline reporter Jen Hale joins The Craig Carton Show to break down the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel controversy and the fallout rocking the NFL media world. Hale and Craig Carton discuss the impact Russini's actions had on women in sports, and the two got into the Holly Rowe/Steve Sarkisian controversy, as well as Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad. Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more unfiltered interviews from Craig Carton Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig unloads on the NCAA following their admission of massive protocol failures in the Michigan vs. Western Michigan Hail Mary controversy, questioning why the governing body even exists if it lacks the power to reverse the call. After exposing the flaws in the Big Ten and college football leadership, Craig debuts two brand-new NFL ranking segments: "The Power Tower" and "Bottom of the Barrel." Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig breaks down today's cultural outrage by separating modern media commentary into two clear groups: "crazy" versus "not crazy". He calls out widespread media double standards, contrasting the intense backlash over Sydney Sweeney's provocative Novig gambling ad with the baffling support for Lindsay Clancy. Carton expands his rant across sports and entertainment, comparing high-profile debates over Lia Thomas, Holly Rowe, and James Bond casting to illustrate how upside-down the media landscape has become. Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig calls out the fake outrage surrounding the viral Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe AI video following Texas's postgame interview after their win over Ohio State. Why is everyone so upset over an obvious AI meme when similar sports media moments get ignored? Texas QB Arch Manning is under a lot of heat for laughing at the meme in a post game press conference. Catch the full breakdown of the media double standards on The Craig Carton Show. Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton isn't holding back after the New York Giants physically bullied and humiliated the Dallas Cowboys in their NFL Week 1 opener. From Dallas looking like total clowns to the Packers and Chargers flopping, Craig names the week's biggest losers—with a soft spot for Chargers QB Justin Herbert's fiancé: Madison Beer. Like and subscribe to The Craig Carton Show for daily sports talk and unfiltered NFL takes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a solemn September 11, Craig reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the enduring resilience of New York City. Former World Series Champion and New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter joins the show to share his incredible, untold story from that tragic morning—recalling his secret flight attempt back to NYC, sitting on the tarmac at LaGuardia as the first tower was hit, and his desperate journey to reconnect with his family and team. Plus, Craig pulls no punches as he breaks down Aaron Rodgers' latest public circus. From bizarre off-field drama to cringeworthy comments about his past relationships, Craig explains why the Steelers QB continues to embarrass himself off the gridiron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the New England Patriots season ALREADY OVER after a BRUTAL Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks? On this episode of The Craig Carton Show, Craig breaks down Drake Maye's nightmare performance and Head Coach Mike Vrabel's rough start in this high-stakes Super Bowl rematch. Like, comment, and subscribe to The Craig Carton Show for the BEST sports takes daily! Subscribe to never miss an episode of The Craig Carton Show: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigCartonShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Carton blasts LeBron James, Derek Jeter, and Eli Manning for a shameless cash grab in their controversial new sports gambling commercial. Plus, Daryl “Moose” Johnston shares his optimistic outlook on the Cowboys to go to the Super Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the series premiere of The Craig Carton Show on OutKick, host Craig Carton blasts Michigan football fans, branding them complete morons for embarrassingly storming the field following a controversial, single-point victory over Western Michigan. Plus, actor and comedian Michael Rapaport joins the program and opens up about being blacklisted by Hollywood over free speech, his viral satire on transitioning to play in the WNBA as "Mimi Rapaport," and raw takes on cancel culture and modern sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Craig Carton Show is fast, unpredictable, and completely unapologetic. We're diving headfirst into sports, pop culture, and whatever the hell everyone is arguing about today—with the athletes, entertainers, and provocateurs making the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overdue, and the right move, but shouldn't the Mets have fired Mendoza months ago?? How much longer will David Stearns keep his job? Craig says Wally Backman should be the Mets next manager. A brief history of Craigs time in Philly. And why Team USA has no chance to make a deep run in the World Cup. All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shocking trade, do the T'Wolves now have the best backcourt in the West with LaMelo & Anthony Edwards? Can they win a title? Why does the WNBA hate Caitlin Clark?? Why is Team USA facing two opponents in the Knockout Round? And shame on Aubrey Huff. All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RIP to an American institution - White Castle. Have NIL and the transfer portal made the NBA Draft irrelevant? The worst draft in 47 years! Why didn't Carlos Boozer draft his son? Does anyone really care about Jazz Chisholm eating a lillipop? Is Juan Soto faking an injury to avoid playing with Francisco Lindor? And why don't Americans have fun at sporting events? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giannis is going to Miami, but that makes the Heat a 5 seed at best! Is Ultimate Frisbee the sport of the future?? The Celtics are better by not getting Giannis!  Why didn't the Knicks try to get Giannis? SportsCenter anchors are just teleprompter readers! As Craig predicted years ago, Anthony Edwards will be demanding a trade ASAP! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan fans have to be livid about Dusty May leaving for the Mavs! Could John Calipari replace May at Michigan? Why does nobody want Giannis?! Wouldn't Giannis make perfect sense on the Thunder?! And is Craig moving to Oklahoma City? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Knicks are world champions and Craig is as happy as he has ever been. He and Tyrone discuss the parade and if the Knicks could be a dynasty. Plus, the World Cup, the Brendan Sorsby saga, milkshakes and fried apple pies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great job by everyone in NYC, except for the police that tried to arrest Tyler Kolek! Knicks fans hope this team becomes a dynasty, but did James Dolan just put out that fire? The latest proposal from MLB owners guarantees no baseball next season. A new law proposed in Cambridge, MA might signal the end of the free world! And a shocking Top 10 NBA players of all-time list from Tyrone! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A live report from Craig at the Knicks parade! Are the Knicks the best playoff team of all-time? Should bosses give employees the day off today for the parade? Over/Under 4 titles for Wemby when all is said an done?  And have you seen Caitlin Clark's new shoes? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow is going to be the grandest parade in the history of mankind!! But one guy who doesn't deserve to be there is Charles Oakley who must apologize to James Dolan before being allowed back in the mix. Will the Spurs go down as the best team to never win a title? What is your Mount Rushmore of milkshakes?? The best place for Giannis to go and win a title is the Celtics! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig introduces us to America's New Breakfast of Champions! Charles Oakley doesn't deserve to be invited to the Knicks parade, but Tom Thibodeau does!! The NFL should suspend Rashee Rice for another game for violating his probation. Is this the year soccer ratings finally go thru the roof? NO says Craig!! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Thanks to our sponsor:Lean: Ditch the needles and discover how to burn fat, lower blood sugar, and crush cravings naturally. Visit ⁠⁠https://TakeLean.com⁠⁠ & use code CARTON for 20% off plus free rush shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Knicks win the title and the dynasty has officially begun! Jalen Brunson is a winner and Wemby is a loser! Time for everyone to give the Knicks the credit they deserve. What Wemby did after the series ended was childish and classless. And Craig's official Mount Rushmore of current NBA Players! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Thanks to our sponsor:Lean: Ditch the needles and discover how to burn fat, lower blood sugar, and crush cravings naturally. Visit ⁠https://TakeLean.com⁠ & use code CARTON for 20% off plus free rush shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the show was about one topic the most and that is the New York Knicks facing the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Wemby's play and fouls, Brunson's heroics, OG's tip, KAT, Castle, Harper Jr have all had big moments, while De'Aaron Fox had had mostly low moments. Plus, the Time Magazine most influential athletes list and reaction to Brendan Sorsby being allowed to play college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knicks are up 3-1, but all the pressure is on them in Game 5, and Tyrone tells us why the Spurs will win! Team USA can win the World Cup! Which country has the best looking World Cup fans? Who are you favorite sports villains of all-time? And the latest Caitlin Clark scandal! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A game that will be remembered for the rest of your life!! It was historic, insane, irrational, and will never happen again. Mike Brown with a brilliantly coached game! Did Wemby try to end OG's career? Where does the OG tip-in rank in NY Sports history? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shame on the NBA for not calling a Flagrant on Wemby. Wemby is a dirty player who should be held accountable for his actions. Maybe Brunson should become a flopper! Craig guarantees a Knicks win in Game 4! Time for Brandon Aiyuk to wake up, the joke is on you! Message to politicians - stay out of sports!! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Thanks to our sponsor:Lean: Ditch the needles and discover how to burn fat, lower blood sugar, and crush cravings naturally. Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code CARTON for 20% off plus free rush shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Knicks are not in trouble, just wait til Game 4. The NBA must give Wemby a flagrant 1 for manhandling Brunson last night. Did the refs miss a huge mistake by the Knicks that could have cost them the series? The Bryant Park watch party embarrassed NYC last night. All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a LOCK - the Knicks are sweeping the Spurs! Would you attend one of the NYC Watch parties? Everyone stop complaining about President Trump going to the Knicks game. Wemby ruined his legacy and doesn't seem to even care! Who is your Finals MVP as of right now? And would rather go to Game 3, or sell your tickets and pay your child's college tuition? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Carton is on a high because his Knicks are in the NBA Finals and he feels great about their chances to making it a short series. He & Tyrone also discuss the crazy moves this week in the NFL, the hypocrisy in college athletics, the drama with the NY Giants and RIP Peabo Bryson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the pressure is on Wemby to save the Spurs season tonight! Why all the hate for Caleb Williams and his painted nails?? Tyrone's "3 Rules to Live By"! Have you conquered 82-0 yet? Is Jalen Brunson on the Knicks Mount Rushmore already? Has Aaron Judge's championship window already disappeared? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spurs had no answers last night, which means the Knicks are going to win the NBA Championship!! A huge blowout Knicks win is coming! New segment: Dumbass of the Night! Is Jimi Hendrix performance of the National Anthem at woodstock the most overrated anthem ever? And why did Wemby disrespect America?? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig locks in his NBA Finals prediction - Knicks in 5 games! And guarantees Mitchell Robinson will play tonight in Game 1! Eagles fans are frauds for turning their backs on AJ Brown. And why Nick Saban is a hypocrite!! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianna Russini deserves credit for being first with the AJ Brown trade! How Haason Reddick's "side piece" broke up the Eagles! Did AJ Brown really have a Patriots rug in his house all these years? Did the NY Giants have the worst offseason of any team in the NFL? Can the Knicks beat the Spurs if Mitchell Robinson doesn't play? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Browns trading Myles Garrett for AJ Brown? Could the Rams swoop in and steal Garrett instead of Philly? Are the Giants the most over-hyped team in a decade? Why did Wemby celebrate making the Finals like they WON the Finals? Breaking News - LeBron James will not be a Laker next season! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig is in sports heaven because his beloved New York Knicks are in the finals. Craig & Tyrone also discuss the Enhanced Games, Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs fans, the reason fans don't like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anymore, and the upcoming MLB lockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices