Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig Carton

Geno Smith was sharp in his preseason debut, leading Boomer and Gio to have some level of optimism that the Jets offense will be much improved this year. Shaun Morash went on an epic rant against the optimism level from Jets fans, scoffing at the idea that it's remotely possible for the team to win eight games with Geno under center. Plus, Evan and Morash ponder a Mike Tomlin/Lamar Jackson team-up with the Jets, while Craig Carton debates whether Joe Burrow is a possibility or a pipe dream.

Geno Smith was sharp in his preseason debut, leading Boomer and Gio to have some level of optimism that the Jets offense will be much improved this year. Shaun Morash went on an epic rant against the optimism level from Jets fans, scoffing at the idea that it's remotely possible for the team to win eight games with Geno under center. Plus, Evan and Morash ponder a Mike Tomlin/Lamar Jackson team-up with the Jets, while Craig Carton debates whether Joe Burrow is a possibility or a pipe dream.

We open with a new 9/11 25th-anniversary documentary, "The Heroism and Resiliency of 9-11: From Tragedy To Triumph." Gordon's update covers Craig Carton calling Troy Aikman an average quarterback. Plus, the NFL scraps the Pro Bowl game, Pete Alonso hits his 32nd home run for the Orioles, Aaron Glenn admits not calling the defense last year was a mistake, and Boomer sees Mike Tomlin heading to the Bucs if they have a bad season.

Today's show kicks off with Nepal flood footage and Gio's Chris Stapleton recap before diving into Yankees updates, Dustin May taking a liner to the back, Jed York's arrest bodycam, and Deshaun Watson criticism. Next, Al's 9-1-1 call sparks a debate over a dead bear—or beaver—in a Bradley Beach lake. Then, we react to a new 9/11 documentary, Craig Carton calling Troy Aikman average, Pete Alonso's 32nd home run, and a potential Mike Tomlin move to Tampa. Finally, Gordon reveals how Dan Marino ruined his life, Tom Brady's card shop gets burglarized, a viral photo hits the station's X account, and Gio admits he's terrible at geography.

Gordon returns with Craig Carton explaining why Troy Aikman was an average quarterback. The NFL announced the Pro Bowl game will be no more. Pete Alonso homered again for the Orioles - his 32nd. Aaron Glenn talked about not calling the defense last year, which was a mistake.

Craig Carton calls out John Harbaugh for putting Jaxson Dart back into a meaningless preseason game. Plus: -Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts on the importance of keeping Dart healthy -Boomer Esiason disagrees with Craig on Jaxson Dart take -Bart Scott predicts a 6-11 season for the Giants -Evan and Tiki on Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances to make the team

Craig Carton calls out John Harbaugh for putting Jaxson Dart back into a meaningless preseason game. Plus: -Tiki Barber and Evan Roberts on the importance of keeping Dart healthy -Boomer Esiason disagrees with Craig on Jaxson Dart take -Bart Scott predicts a 6-11 season for the Giants -Evan and Tiki on Odell Beckham Jr.'s chances to make the team

The Yankees were hit with another injury blow, this time to Max Fried. Evan and Tiki discuss if the prognosis is truly as optimistic as Aaron Boone made it out to be, and wonder how the Yanks continue to survive this injury wave. Plus, Boomer and Jerry wonder how long the Yanks can stay afloat with so many key players out, Craig Carton and Emmanuel Berbari discuss the starting rotation without Fried, and is George Lombard Jr. the spark that can take the Yanks on a deep playoff run?

Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.

The Yankees were hit with another injury blow, this time to Max Fried. Evan and Tiki discuss if the prognosis is truly as optimistic as Aaron Boone made it out to be, and wonder how the Yanks continue to survive this injury wave. Plus, Boomer and Jerry wonder how long the Yanks can stay afloat with so many key players out, Craig Carton and Emmanuel Berbari discuss the starting rotation without Fried, and is George Lombard Jr. the spark that can take the Yanks on a deep playoff run?

Steve Cohen spoke to the media this week, and doubled down on his belief that David Stearns is the right man for the job. Boomer and Jerry react to Cohen's comments, as do Evan and Tiki. Plus, Craig Carton has a wild hypothetical where the Dodgers' owner suddenly selling his shares of the team leads to Shohei Ohtani in Queens, and Jerry Recco wonders if Francisco Lindor's improved play is another sign that he and Juan Soto cannot coexist.

WFAN-on-WFAN crime takes over as Evan Roberts discovers his “Head to Bed” nickname for the Yankees bullpen may have been stolen by his own coworkers. After hearing Emmanuel Berbari use the phrase with Craig Carton without giving Evan credit, Evan launches a full investigation into who actually created it and demands recognition for one of his proudest inventions. The accusations only grow after a caller claims Jake from Jomboy has been using “Head to Bed” for months, creating another twist in the ownership battle. Evan also revisits another alleged case of WFAN idea theft involving Michael Kay's “offensive orgy” line as the station's plagiarism accusations pile up.

Sports radio and television personality Craig Carton calls in to discuss launching a new three-days-a-week program, The Craig Carton Show, on Fox's OutKick platform. Premiering September 8, 2026, the show will focus on national sports and culture.

Jerry is in for Gio with Boomer as the show opens on the Cowboys-Saints practice brawls. Boomer reflects on his single career joint practice with the Jets plus the pros and cons, and the only teammate brawl he ever saw. After touching on the Giants signing Najee Harris, C-Lo delivers updates on Trent Grisham driving in all three Yankees runs in a 3-1 win over the Orioles, how players use challenges, Boomer calling for everyone to “wake up,” and Aaron Judge swinging a bat underwater. Finally, former Governor Chris Christie makes the Mets playoff case with Craig Carton before Fernando Tatis Jr. crushes their night, Boomer likens the Cowboys brawl audio to a public fight at Target or Walmart, and the guys discuss the new standard for Jaxson Dart's Giants under John Harbaugh.

Craig Carton called out Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber for supposedly ignoring the biggest question about Jaxson Dart returning to a preseason game after a blue-tent evaluation. There was just one problem: they had already debated it. Evan brings the receipts, while Tiki explains why a young quarterback like Dart still needs valuable preseason reps. The conversation also turns to Breece Hall's groin injury and why Tiki worries missed practice time could affect his Week 1 readiness. Plus, the Yankees face a difficult decision with Spencer Jones when Cody Bellinger returns, Evan makes the statistical case for batting your best hitter leadoff, and the Jets debate whether winning now matters more than chasing future draft position.

Craig Carton called out Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber for supposedly failing to question why Jaxson Dart returned to a preseason game after a blue-tent evaluation. Evan fires back with the receipts, proving they not only asked the question but debated it extensively, while Tiki explains why Dart still needs those valuable preseason reps. The first 20 minutes also bring encouraging news on Breece Hall's groin injury, though Tiki raises concerns about what missed practice time could mean for his Week 1 sharpness. Plus, Evan argues the Yankees must keep giving Spencer Jones opportunities when Cody Bellinger returns, and a Mets caller pushes for Kodai Senga to embrace “Ghostbusters” as his bullpen entrance music.

Jerry is in for Gio today on Boomer & Jerry! We start with the Mets throwing three Diamondbacks out at the plate in the first two innings, then dive into the MLB playoff picture and the AL East's postseason crowd. Before C-Lo's first update, Boomer channels Craig Carton yelling about Jaxson Dart risking preseason injury—prompting Jerry to ask if Boomer's on cocaine this morning. To cap off the hour, a caller calls out Boomer's bad memory regarding teams coming back from 20 games down to make the World Series.

Boomer does an impression of Craig Carton yelling about Jaxson Dart playing in pre-season games and risking injury.

Al & Jerry: The state of sports radio. And then Craig Carton joined in on the conversation

Al & Jerry: The state of sports radio. And then Craig Carton joined in on the conversation -- plus, warmup

Al & Jerry: The state of sports radio. And then Craig Carton joined in on the conversation

Craig Carton and the crew discuss a drug trafficking operation involving Penn State fraternities where pledges were allegedly used as cocaine mules. They also debate John Harbaugh's coaching decisions regarding player safety in the preseason and share a classic story about Nate Newton and a rib restaurant. 01:05 - Penn State Frat Bust 04:30 - Buffet Stories and Ribs 07:43 - Quarterback Safety Debate 13:41 - NFL Season Win Predictions 16:11 - Sid Rosenberg and Bets

Craig Carton is back on the Carton Show with Zach Gelb filling in for Chris McMonigle, and the Giants are front and center. Carton has a major question for John Harbaugh after Jaxson Dart was sent to the blue medical tent following a hard hit — why was the Giants' franchise quarterback put back into a meaningless preseason game? Carton argues that Harbaugh is getting a pass that other Giants coaches never would have received.

Craig Carton questions the ethics of monetizing The Rizzler's viral fame and discusses the possibility of Najee Harris joining the New York Giants. He also shares a rumor about the lack of ice in Kevin Hart's "Cold as Balls" series and reflects on legendary figures from the Little League World Series. 01:20 - Costco And The Rizzler 05:55 - Carton's Kettlebell Transformation 09:20 - Aaron Glenn Coaching Debate 13:00 - Najee Harris Giants Update 18:30 - Raising Future Career Men 21:45 - Kevin Hart's Ice Fraud 25:30 - Little League Legend Stories 33:25 - Penn State Cocaine Scandal

Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti discuss the earl portion of the Giants schedule and if they can have a strong start to the season. Plus: -Shaun Morash dishes on how badly he needs the Giants to beat the Cowboys Week 1 -Tiki Barber and Shaun on what Jaxson Dart must show in Year 2. -Craig Carton shares his concerns about the Giants depth to Chris McMonigle -Craig and C-Mac on why Giants fans are expressing concern over Matt Nagy -Boomer & Gio on if John Harbaugh can continue his preseason success with the Giants

Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti discuss the earl portion of the Giants schedule and if they can have a strong start to the season. Plus: -Shaun Morash dishes on how badly he needs the Giants to beat the Cowboys Week 1 -Tiki Barber and Shaun on what Jaxson Dart must show in Year 2. -Craig Carton shares his concerns about the Giants depth to Chris McMonigle -Craig and C-Mac on why Giants fans are expressing concern over Matt Nagy -Boomer & Gio on if John Harbaugh can continue his preseason success with the Giants

Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti discuss the earl portion of the Giants schedule and if they can have a strong start to the season. Plus: -Shaun Morash dishes on how badly he needs the Giants to beat the Cowboys Week 1 -Tiki Barber and Shaun on what Jaxson Dart must show in Year 2. -Craig Carton shares his concerns about the Giants depth to Chris McMonigle -Craig and C-Mac on why Giants fans are expressing concern over Matt Nagy -Boomer & Gio on if John Harbaugh can continue his preseason success with the Giants

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle were live from Jets training camp this week, speaking at length with Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey, Breece Hall, and others about the upcoming season and what changes have been made to turn the franchise around. Plus, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate if the Jets should pick up the phone and see if J.J. McCarthy is available.

Boomer and Gio believe Yankee fans take their team's success for granted, especially given where the team stands right now amid several injuries to key players. Plus, Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber debate if Jazz Chisholm Jr. should be benched so Luis Garcia Jr. can play second base when the team is at full strength, while Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss how Giancarlo Stanton will be handled when he returns, as he takes a next step toward being cleared to play.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle were live from Jets training camp this week, speaking at length with Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey, Breece Hall, and others about the upcoming season and what changes have been made to turn the franchise around. Plus, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate if the Jets should pick up the phone and see if J.J. McCarthy is available.

Boomer and Gio believe Yankee fans take their team's success for granted, especially given where the team stands right now amid several injuries to key players. Plus, Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber debate if Jazz Chisholm Jr. should be benched so Luis Garcia Jr. can play second base when the team is at full strength, while Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss how Giancarlo Stanton will be handled when he returns, as he takes a next step toward being cleared to play.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle were live from Jets training camp this week, speaking at length with Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey, Breece Hall, and others about the upcoming season and what changes have been made to turn the franchise around. Plus, Tiki Barber and Shaun Morash debate if the Jets should pick up the phone and see if J.J. McCarthy is available.

Boomer and Gio believe Yankee fans take their team's success for granted, especially given where the team stands right now amid several injuries to key players. Plus, Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber debate if Jazz Chisholm Jr. should be benched so Luis Garcia Jr. can play second base when the team is at full strength, while Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss how Giancarlo Stanton will be handled when he returns, as he takes a next step toward being cleared to play.

Craig Carton discusses the surprising news of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen owning a 1,000-acre pistachio farm. They share their favorite nut rankings and debate ice cream flavors before shifting focus to the New York Jets' preseason and the search for a future franchise quarterback. 01:00 - Josh Allen's Nut Farm 03:52 - Ranking Favorite Nuts 07:00 - Jets Preseason Outlook 09:06 - Evaluating Cade Klubnik 13:17 - Greatest Jets Number Seven

On the Carton Show on WFAN, Craig Carton dives into the return of football and what they expect to see from the Jets and Giants. Craig insists Jaxson Dart MUST play and wants to see what the Giants rookie can do in a real preseason game. The guys also break down the Jets' first look at Geno Smith and Frank Reich's offense, the expectations for rookie stars David Bailey and Arvell Reese, and the surprising situation surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. as he fights to make the Giants' 53-man roster.

Craig Carton and the guys evaluate Bill Cowher's vision for a conversational shift on the NFL Today pregame show. They highlight why scripted segments often hinder personalities like Shannon Sharpe and Bart Scott compared to the free-flowing style of Inside the NBA. Finally, they discuss the quarterback situations for the Jets and Giants. 01:08 - Critiquing NFL Today 06:56 - Inside The NBA Model 11:30 - Jets And Giants Preview

Craig Carton welcomes former Jets receiver Quincy Enunwa to discuss Geno Smith's maturity as a veteran quarterback and the current state of the Jets' offensive line. They also explore the emotional challenges of career-ending injuries and debate the future of NFL pregame shows. 01:00 - Bayonne Little League Success 03:21 - Reimagining NFL Pregame Shows 07:19 - Quincy Enunwa Interview 12:12 - Life After Football 21:15 - Airport Lounge Etiquette

Craig Carton gets called out after Shaun Morash discovers nail clippers and nail remnants in the studio, leading to a hilarious confrontation over Craig's workplace grooming habits. Craig admits there may have been some trimming during a commercial break, but he refuses to accept Shaun's outrage without firing back.

Craig Carton gets confronted over the studio mystery nobody wanted solved: who was clipping their nails at work. After the evidence points directly at Craig, he jumps in to defend himself while Shaun Morash unloads on what he calls one of the grossest possible workplace habits. The confrontation quickly spirals into a hilarious debate over whether clipping nails in the studio is actually worse than Shaun's preferred method of doing it on the toilet. From movie theater food to secret drive-thru eating habits, Craig and Shaun turn an ugly discovery into a wildly entertaining argument about personal boundaries, food, and disgusting routines.

Gio calls out "cheating scum," targeting a Tulsa Little League team exploiting a special needs loophole and a golfer using a fake sick grandmother to fake a hole-in-one for money. Next, American Pie's Shannon Elizabeth talks black rhinos on Bill Maher's podcast. C-Lo returns with updates on the Yankees beating the Mariners, the Mets' scoreless loss to the Braves featuring AJ Ewing's "psychopathic play," and Craig Carton burying the hatchet with Geno Smith at Jets camp. Finally, Boomer picks his favorite fan-created alternate Islanders jersey—and he loves the fish sticks design.

We start with the Vikings naming Kyler Murray their starting QB and the parallels between JJ McCarthy and Shedeur Sanders. Next, we question why NFL teams remain interested in Terrion Arnold as he meets with the Giants ahead of tomorrow's arraignment on kidnapping and robbery charges. C-Lo then steps in for Jerry with sounds from the Yankees beating the Mariners, Craig Carton talks about not being invited to Boomer's Radio Hall of Fame induction, and we hear from Jaxson Dart and Kyler Murray at training camp. Finally, Boomer shuts down a caller's claim that Earth will lose gravity today as a NASA-debunked hoax.

C-Lo is in for Jerry and here for his first update and starts with the sounds of the Yankees beating the Mariners and the Mets getting shut out by the Braves. We heard Craig Carton talking about not yet being invited to Boomer's Radio Hall of Fame induction.

C-Lo starts with the sounds of the Yankees beating the Mariners. The Mets lost to the Braves and didn't score. AJ Ewing made a great catch that Gary Cohen called a ‘psychopathic play'. Craig Carton said he buried the hatchet with Geno Smith at Jets camp yesterday.

We open with Michael Kay questioning the lack of interest in Yankees Old Timers' Day, which Gio attributes to non-stop social media access, followed by the Buffalo Bills addressing obstructed view seats in their new stadium. C-Lo's final update revisits Craig Carton recalling hearing Boomer & Gio on a transistor radio while in prison, Shaun Morash wishing a franchise QB would report to camp with a "dog looking" girlfriend, and classic audio of Dan Le Batard awkwardly learning Vince Wilfork has a new wife. The Moment of the Day brings Boomer's reveal of who will induct him into the Radio Hall of Fame. Finally, Boomer notes Phil Simms signs autographs left-handed, leaving Gio to wonder which hand he "snaps off" with.

C-Lo has some clips for us and starts with Craig Carton from yesterday talking about one of the lowest moments of his life was hearing Boomer & Gio on a transistor radio while he was in prison. Shaun Morash would love to see a franchise QB show up to camp with a ‘dog looking' girlfriend. We also replayed the audio of the time Dan Le Batard told Vince Wilfork he's impressed with the love he shows his wife and it went sideways.

We kick off with NFL talk on Geno Smith, Jaxson Dart, and Saints worst-to-first predictions, followed by JJ's awkward golf swing, and winning Mets news. Next, Boomer reveals his surprising Radio Hall of Fame inductor, Brett Baty hits a grand slam, classic Mike & The Mad Dog audio resurfaces, and Gio admits his fear of raw oysters. We then tackle WNBA drama, preview the Knicks' opener, celebrate Francisco Lindor's homer and Jose Iglesias heading to Broadway, and revisit the post-pandemic boat party. Finally, we cover low interest in Yankees Old Timers' Day, Buffalo stadium seating, Craig Carton's prison memories, Dan Le Batard's Wilfork blunder, and Phil Simms signing autographs left-handed.

Willie Colon and Jerry Recco on what concerns they may have with Jaxson Dart this season. Plus: -Shaun Morash on what worries him about the Giants' offense -Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle hear from a caller on whether John Harbaugh is right for Dart. -Tiki Barber revisits the takes around the Odell Beckham Jr. trade -Craig and C-Mac on whether or not the Giants should have pursued Stefon Diggs.

Willie Colon and Jerry Recco on what concerns they may have with Jaxson Dart this season. Plus: -Shaun Morash on what worries him about the Giants' offense -Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle hear from a caller on whether John Harbaugh is right for Dart. -Tiki Barber revisits the takes around the Odell Beckham Jr. trade -Craig and C-Mac on whether or not the Giants should have pursued Stefon Diggs.

Freddy Peralta orchestrated a sitdown with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to squash their beef, according to ESPN. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the stunning report, while Evan Roberts wonders if brokering peace between the team's two stars changes anything about Peralta's damaged legacy in Queens. Plus, the great Jefry Yan debate, as Jerry Recco and Willie Colon debate if the pitcher's animated celebrations are appropriate, while Shaun Morash predicts the celebrating will backfire in the most Mets way possible.

Freddy Peralta orchestrated a sitdown with Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor to squash their beef, according to ESPN. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the stunning report, while Evan Roberts wonders if brokering peace between the team's two stars changes anything about Peralta's damaged legacy in Queens. Plus, the great Jefry Yan debate, as Jerry Recco and Willie Colon debate if the pitcher's animated celebrations are appropriate, while Shaun Morash predicts the celebrating will backfire in the most Mets way possible.