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The 4th and final hour dives deep into one massive “what if” could the New York Jets actually trade up to No. 1 overall and draft Fernando Mendoza? The guys react to comments from John Spytek and the growing belief the Las Vegas Raiders may not budge even with a monster offer. Plus, why next year's loaded draft class could change everything and how Tom Brady factors into the Raiders' big-picture thinking.

The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki brings breaking NFL news, rule change debates, and one epic weather rant to close out the show.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into the latest NY sports drama! From Aaron Glenn taking control of the Jets' defense to Breece Hall's future, potential Kirk Cousins rumors, and an inside look at the Jets' QB dilemma. Plus, 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!

This segment of The Carton Show starts nostalgic and ends completely unhinged.

Did the most powerful man in hockey just disappear?! On this wild segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle demand answers: Where was Gary Bettman during the Olympic gold medal moment for hockey? If this was such a massive event for the sport, why wasn't the commissioner front and center? The debate spirals into whether Olympic success actually grows hockey in America and how other commissioners like Adam Silver and Roger Goodell would've handled it.

This might be one of the wildest segments you'll ever hear on sports radio and that's saying something. On WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to an absolutely shocking news story out of Kentucky that leaves the studio speechless and spirals into one of the most chaotic discussions you'll ever hear on air.

Did a full-blown power struggle just get exposed inside the New York Giants front office?!

The hockey debate just EXPLODED on The Carton Show. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle take on furious hockey fans after their controversial claim that America's latest international win won't grow the sport at all. Using hard numbers, ratings, and draft data, Carton argues even the legendary 1980 Winter Olympics didn't spark a lasting hockey boom so why would this? Plus things heat up in New York football as Joe Schoen responds to the noise and lays out his mission for the New York Giants.

Things got heated FAST on this episode of The Carton Show. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle respond to the backlash over their controversial claim that a gold medal hockey moment won't boost ratings or grow the sport in the U.S. and they are NOT backing down.

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?

After looking dead in the water against Houston, the Knicks flip the switch over the final eight minutes and steal a game they had no business winning, then grind out another victory in Chicago behind Jalen Brunson's clutch shot making and Karl-Anthony Towns' strong stretch of play. But the biggest moment might not have happened on the court at all. Evan and Tiki react to the viral Shaquille O'Neal vs KAT exchange from Inside the NBA, where Shaq bluntly tells Towns that “good isn't good enough” if the Knicks want a championship. Did KAT miss the point? Does he lack that ruthless edge great teams need from a dominant star? And can New York reach the next level if Brunson remains the only true closer? The hour also veers into a heated pushback against the growing Jayson Tatum comeback narrative, with Evan arguing the Knicks were firmly in control of that playoff series before Tatum's injury and shouldn't have to apologize for winning. Plus, classic WFAN chaos: snowstorm stories, travel nightmares, soccer talk, Olympic hockey passion debates, Mets fan emotions, and an all-time awkward bar tab saga after Evan accidentally Venmos $300 for a bill that wasn't even close. It's part serious Knicks championship talk, part media watchdog, and part pure New York sports radio madness.

The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with strong opinions, sports history, and classic WFAN storytelling. The guys react to comments from Darryl Strawberry criticizing Pete Alonso for leaving the New York Mets for the Baltimore Orioles, sparking debate over loyalty, legacy, and whether the Mets ever really tried to keep him.

Jerry's got more from the great US Men's Hockey win plus post game interviews. Knicks win two-in-a-row. Mark Vientos on playing where needed for the Mets. Plus, John Sterling was on WFAN with Rickie Ricardo and revealed he had a heart attack last month.

We heard a bunch more from the US Hockey win including Kenny's call and postgame stuff. Then we took a bit of a detour into bathroom run-ins at WFAN and having to share hotel rooms.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive deep into the iconic 1980 “Miracle on Ice” hockey game, sharing behind-the-scenes stories you've never heard reporters, ABC's broadcast choices, and the unforgettable peanut M&Ms ritual! From Lake Placid memories to family traditions, this segment is a wild ride through sports history and personal anecdotes. Don't miss these hilarious and jaw-dropping stories!

Absolute chaos on the air

This was supposed to show off their sports knowledge, instead it turned into TOTAL chaos. On WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle host a wild round of Name That Number and things go off the rails FAST.

The guys break down the emotional fallout after Team USA's massive gold medal win but not everyone is celebrating the same way! Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle clash over how much it really matters, debate international tournaments, and react to wild fan stories.

This stat will blow your mind. On WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down one of the craziest facts in sports: the average NFL game has just 11 minutes of real action. Meanwhile… NBA, NHL, and Major League Baseball all give fans MORE actual gameplay yet football dominates ratings. How does that make sense?!

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?

This podcast naming session went completely off the rails! On WFAN, Craig Carton pushes Chris McMonigle to the edge while trying to name a new show about the New York Yankees and his idea is WILD.

WFAN presents a selection of conversations from during the past week about the Giants from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. Star wide receivers Mike Evans and Jaylen Waddle have surfaced as potentially being available this offseason -- should Big Blue be in on them? Plus, reacting to the Giants' over/under win total for 2026, and yet another sign that John Harbaugh has taken charge.

WFAN presents a selection of conversations about the Jets during the past week from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. Breece Hall's free agency and the possibility of the Jets tagging him remains a top talking point. Evan's Jets quarterback big board raises some eyebrows. Boomer & Gio are surprised by the salary projections for an underwhelming crop of free-agent QBs.

WFAN presents a selection of conversations from during the past week about the Giants from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. Star wide receivers Mike Evans and Jaylen Waddle have surfaced as potentially being available this offseason -- should Big Blue be in on them? Plus, reacting to the Giants' over/under win total for 2026, and yet another sign that John Harbaugh has taken charge.

WFAN presents a selection of conversations about the Jets during the past week from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. Breece Hall's free agency and the possibility of the Jets tagging him remains a top talking point. Evan's Jets quarterback big board raises some eyebrows. Boomer & Gio are surprised by the salary projections for an underwhelming crop of free-agent QBs.

WFAN presents a selection of conversations from during the past week about the Giants from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. Star wide receivers Mike Evans and Jaylen Waddle have surfaced as potentially being available this offseason -- should Big Blue be in on them? Plus, reacting to the Giants' over/under win total for 2026, and yet another sign that John Harbaugh has taken charge.

WFAN presents a selection of conversations about the Jets during the past week from Boomer & Gio, Evan & Tiki, and The Craig Carton Show with Chris McMonigle. Breece Hall's free agency and the possibility of the Jets tagging him remains a top talking point. Evan's Jets quarterback big board raises some eyebrows. Boomer & Gio are surprised by the salary projections for an underwhelming crop of free-agent QBs.

The Knicks just got bullied by the Pistons, and the vibes in New York are shifting fast. Is it just a mid-season slump, or is it officially time to hit the panic button? The WFAN team breaks down the ugly Thursday night loss and asks the question every fan is dreading: What happened? Plus, we dive into Jalen Brunson's future as he begins looking ahead to his next massive contract. Can the Knicks afford to keep the core together while paying their superstar?

Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.

Carlos Mendoza joined The Carton Show and laughed off the idea that politics had anything to do with the Mets' clubhouse issues last season. Plus, reaction to early injuries in camp, and Gio wonders who will be the casualty if the team gets off to a rough start.

The Knicks just got bullied by the Pistons, and the vibes in New York are shifting fast. Is it just a mid-season slump, or is it officially time to hit the panic button? The WFAN team breaks down the ugly Thursday night loss and asks the question every fan is dreading: What happened? Plus, we dive into Jalen Brunson's future as he begins looking ahead to his next massive contract. Can the Knicks afford to keep the core together while paying their superstar?

Carlos Mendoza joined The Carton Show and laughed off the idea that politics had anything to do with the Mets' clubhouse issues last season. Plus, reaction to early injuries in camp, and Gio wonders who will be the casualty if the team gets off to a rough start.

Gio and Jerry Recco on how John Harbaugh could've went to the Titans over the Giants. Plus, will Aaron Judge speak out against the Yankees' organization more (9:24) ? How the Tony Clark scandal could impact MLB labor negotiations (17:40); Boomer returns and talks Olympic hockey and MLB (28:41); Gio on Mark Cuban's take on the NBA's tanking problem (44:07); Gio gives his top-five NBA players of all time (

Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.

Episode 331 features current Major League Baseball content creator and former WFAN New York Yankees beat reporter, Sweeny Murti and granddaughter of Henry Perry, the father of Kansas City Barbecue, Bernetta McKindra Sweeny Murti is a prominent sports journalist, best known as the long-time New York Yankees beat reporter for WFAN radio.  After 30 years at WFAN, he joined Major League Baseball as a senior contributor for social media and content.  While with WFAN, Sweeny was known for his in-depth clubhouse access, extensive knowledge of baseball, and strong relationships with players.  Sports fans have greatly enjoyed and benefited from his coverage of the New York Yankees for many years and now get to benefit from his work with Major League Baseball.    Bernetta McKindra is the granddaughter of Henry Perry, known as the father of Kansas City barbecue.  She founded the Henry Perry Foundation which is committed to building onto the legacy of Henry Perry by investing in programs that strengthen families and builds community.  Chef Ray Sheehan met Bernetta on a recent trip to Kansas City and joins the conversation.  For more information on the Henry Perry Foundation go to www.henryperrykc.org We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carlos Mendoza joined The Carton Show and laughed off the idea that politics had anything to do with the Mets' clubhouse issues last season. Plus, reaction to early injuries in camp, and Gio wonders who will be the casualty if the team gets off to a rough start.

The Knicks just got bullied by the Pistons, and the vibes in New York are shifting fast. Is it just a mid-season slump, or is it officially time to hit the panic button? The WFAN team breaks down the ugly Thursday night loss and asks the question every fan is dreading: What happened? Plus, we dive into Jalen Brunson's future as he begins looking ahead to his next massive contract. Can the Knicks afford to keep the core together while paying their superstar?

Aaron Judge opened some eyes with his comments on the Yankees offseason, leading to reactions from Craig Carton, Chris McMonigle, and Tommy Lugauer. Plus, did Brian Cashman slip up with some spring training comments of his own? And Shaun Morash ignited baseball fans with his Derek Jeter vs. Omar Vizquel take.

It's Friday, which means the return of a fan-favorite segment: Idiots With Idioms. The crew unleashes a rapid-fire montage of butchered sayings, mangled phrases, and all-time verbal train wrecks from across WFAN and beyond. From “carp a mental enterprise” to “break open the apple cart,” no expression is safe. But that's only half the chaos. With a quiet week for bad takes, a brand-new segment debuts: Who's the Bigger Baby? Tiki steps in as judge, jury, and executioner to decide which co-host complained, sulked, or spiraled the most. This week's verdict sparks a fiery showdown over MLB's potential salary cap, owner spending, Steve Cohen, and whether player-friendly outrage qualifies as elite whining.

The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with big-picture sports debates, passionate arguments, and classic WFAN chaos. The guys dive deep into the growing tanking problem in the NBA, reacting to proposed changes from Adam Silver — and why none of them truly fix the issue. Evan presents his bold solution: a postseason-style tournament for non-playoff teams where the winner earns BOTH the No. 1 draft pick and a playoff berth. Would that finally end tanking for good?

The Knicks got ROCKED at Madison Square Garden… and Craig Carton is NOT holding back. On this explosive opening segment of WFAN's The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down the brutal loss to the Detroit Pistons and what it REALLY means for the New York Knicks championship hopes.

Who REALLY knows the New York Knicks best at WFAN?! On this hilarious segment of The Carton Show, Craig Carton puts the station's biggest Knicks fans to the test in a wild game inspired by Name That Tune… but with playoff opponents instead. Can Big Mac outlast Anthony Gallo in Knicks playoff history trivia? Who folds under pressure? And who ends up paying the tip from Prince Street Pizza?!

Chaos in New York baseball… and Craig Carton can't stop laughing.

Imagine walking into a tiny karaoke bar and suddenly you're watching SUPERSTARS perform live. That's exactly what happened at Baby Grand in NYC when Kelly Clarkson and John Legend reportedly jumped on stage… and the stories only get crazier from there.

New York sports fans are LOSING IT and Craig Carton is not holding back. In this explosive segment of WFAN's The Carton Show, Carton and Chris McMonigle break down everything driving fans crazy right now…

Things got WILD on WFAN when Craig Carton revealed that Chris McMonigle might be singing LIVE with Marlon Jackson! It all started with talk of surprise celebrity karaoke appearances at Baby Grand and spiraled into a full-on on-air challenge. Would YOU sing in front of a music legend?!

It's ON at WFAN! After getting called out online, Craig Carton fires back with a WILD challenge come into the studio and prove you know more sports than him and Chris McMonigle LIVE on air! Win the trivia battle? You get to HOST the show. Lose? Well that's another story.

Are New York Mets fans already giving up on the season?! On WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to a shocking fan mindset skipping Citi Field and buying tickets to Yankee Stadium instead just to see Pete Alonso early in the season

The 4th and final hour of Evan & Tiki is packed with laughs, debates, and classic WFAN chaos. Evan reacts to the backlash over his massive New York Jets quarterback big board and the surprising “grade” he got after submitting it to AI for evaluation. The guys break down the rankings, argue over fit vs upside, and debate options like Tua Tagovailoa, Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr, and Anthony Richardson plus whether the criticism was fair or just noise.

Boomer and Gio are back together, starting with yesterday's Olympic hockey games and Gio's appreciation for 3-on-3 OT. There was discussion on the potential MLB work stoppage, salary caps, and salary floors. C-Lo filled in for Jerry to deliver Kenny Albert's Olympic hockey call, followed by Chris Russo's reaction to the Tony Clark scandal. The hour closed with the Kevin Durant burner account controversy and the possibility of Tom Izzo having burner accounts at WFAN.