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The final hour dives deep into the state of the New York Knicks — and a stat that may completely change how fans view this season. Despite feeling less confident than a year ago, the Knicks are significantly better against top-six teams compared to last season. Is this proof that the Mike Brown era has a higher ceiling than the Tom Thibodeau era?

The Jets reportedly franchise tag Breece Hall, and the guys break down why New York chose the franchise tag over the transition tag, what it means for a long-term extension, and why they're convinced Breece will play. Then the conversation shifts to the World Baseball Classic, where Paul Skenes' “close second to military service” quote sparks a heated debate about tone, timing, and representing your country. They compare Skenes to Tarik Skubal's one-start plan and why fans hate the “mercenary” vibe, plus a caller currently in the military weighs in. Later, it's rapid-fire breaking news: a PED suspension report involving Jurickson Profar, and a stunner from the NFL world as the Seahawks are not expected to tag Kenneth Walker, potentially impacting the Giants' plans. The hour also features a spirited Giants discussion (including the “LOL Giants” argument), a wild trip into the WFAN archives with old Lakers-Rockets Game 7 stringer updates, and a Mets first base debate that has Brett Baty emerging as the surprising innings leader. Plus: East Coast vs West Coast fan culture, Dodger Stadium horror stories, and plenty of classic Evan and Tiki chaos along the way.

A full-on WFAN time machine. Evan and Greg Gianforte dig up 17-year-old audio from their days doing live “stringer updates” at a Lakers-Rockets Game 7 in Los Angeles. From overly dramatic stat reads to awkward transitions back to the studio, the guys relive the glory and the cringe of their early reporting days at Staples Center. Who sounded more polished? Who rambled? The self-scouting is ruthless. After the laughs, they pivot back to Mets baseball and make a bold prediction: when the season ends, Brett Baty may have logged the most innings at first base. What began as a Jorge Polanco assumption has completely shifted, and the reasoning behind the change says a lot about how this roster is evolving.

Fiery debate over the viral Aaron Glenn combine clip that had Jets fans and media buzzing. Did he actually fall asleep, or is this another case of piling on the Jets for clicks? Evan passionately defends Glenn while Tiki isn't buying it, sparking a classic WFAN-style back-and-forth about narratives, fairness, and why everything involving the Jets gets magnified. Plus, concern grows over Breece Hall's contract situation as the franchise tag deadline looms. Would tagging him trigger a social media meltdown? Could a deal get done in time? The guys also field calls on draft priorities, potential roster shakeups, and how both New York teams are navigating a pivotal offseason as free agency approaches.

The guys debate the Mike Brown Knicks' sky-high ceiling, frustratingly low floor, and why regular-season reactions can swing wildly game to game. Strong defense, hot three-point shooting, and key performances show how dangerous this team can be — but consistency remains the missing piece. Things get spicy when a prominent fan publicly begs Giannis to come to New York, sparking a rant about whether a legitimate contender should ever sound that desperate. From there it turns into a classic WFAN free-for-all: callers argue the show should have led with the Knicks, hosts push back on regular-season overreactions, and coaching adjustments plus lineup experimentation come under the microscope. The hour closes on baseball with a passionate Mets debate: Who should start Opening Day — Freddy Peralta or rookie phenom Nolan McClain? Respect for the veteran vs hype for the future, contract psychology, clubhouse dynamics, and fan expectations all collide, along with a wild prediction game for the temperature at first pitch at Citi Field. A chaotic, funny, very New York finish to a jam-packed hour.

The 4th and final hour goes completely off the rails in the best way possible. The guys react to a viral story from Shia LaBeouf ripping Mike Piazza over autograph snubs and debate what athletes really owe fans. Plus, callers share their own autograph experiences including plenty of love for Tiki Barber.

Evan opens the segment in full vacation mode, laid out in 85-degree weather doomscrolling… and stumbles onto an absolutely wild story: Shia LaBeouf claiming Mike Piazza rejected him for an autograph around 90 times as a kid. The guys react to Piazza's “tough sign” reputation, debate athlete obligations to fans, and Tiki basically turns it into a master class on why he always signed for kids and almost never said no. Then Evan dares the audience to call in with a story of Tiki turning someone down, and of course it backfires immediately. Callers flood in with the opposite: Tiki waiting around to sign a jersey, taking photos, being gracious, and generally proving he's the anti-Piazza. And because it's Evan & Tiki, the segment goes completely off the rails when Evan's back pain becomes on-air content. In a moment that has to be seen on YouTube to believe, Tiki agrees to help Evan put on a giant BioFreeze patch… and Evan directs him to place it basically on his ass. It's uncomfortable, hilarious, very WFAN, and it ends with Tiki warning him not to touch his eyes or anything else afterward because of the menthol. The segment then pivots back toward football as a caller tries to talk Giants and problem-solve the Jets by comparing injury history and coaching, but the real headline is simple: Piazza gets roasted, Tiki gets praised, and Evan turns pain management into performance art.

With Shaun out, Evan and Tiki hand the reins to WFAN glue guy Paul Rosenberg for a historic first: his own Cinco de Luncho. Rosie delivers a wildly entertaining (and very questionable) list of the most important No. 48s in New York sports history… and yes, it includes a Mets playoff villain, Yankees debates, a teenage hockey phenom climbing the ranks in real time, and even a Westminster Dog Show champion because, technically, it happened at MSG. The guys react to every pick, argue Andrew Miller vs Anthony Rizzo vs Paul Goldschmidt, marvel at how rare the number 48 is in basketball, and crown Jacob deGrom as the undisputed king of the number. They also uncover the family story behind Matthew Schaefer's jersey, discuss why Carson Benge's eventual number could become iconic, and spiral into classic WFAN territory with Nimmo slander, dog show trivia, and callers suggesting better omissions from the list.

Evan & Tiki and Shaun Morash react to the Jets trading Jermaine Johnson to the Titans. Plus, Shaun and Tiki discuss Jets rumors (10:51); Craig Carton on Aaron Glenn's ‘superpower' (19:27); Boomer, Gio and Jerry on Glenn receiving an ‘A' rating from the players (41:20); Boomer & Gio on the Jets' QB needs (57:06).

Evan, Tiki & Shaun Morash on the latest power dynamics of the Giants front office. Plus, Shaun and Tiki react to Joe Schoen's comments from the NFL Combine (21:51); Craig Carton on whether or not Schoen is truly running the show (41:38); Craig on a potential Giants smokescreen with their reported interest in Jeremiah Love (51:40).

Evan & Tiki and Shaun Morash react to the Jets trading Jermaine Johnson to the Titans. Plus, Shaun and Tiki discuss Jets rumors (10:51); Craig Carton on Aaron Glenn's ‘superpower' (19:27); Boomer, Gio and Jerry on Glenn receiving an ‘A' rating from the players (41:20); Boomer & Gio on the Jets' QB needs (57:06).

Evan, Tiki & Shaun Morash on the latest power dynamics of the Giants front office. Plus, Shaun and Tiki react to Joe Schoen's comments from the NFL Combine (21:51); Craig Carton on whether or not Schoen is truly running the show (41:38); Craig on a potential Giants smokescreen with their reported interest in Jeremiah Love (51:40).

Karl-Anthony Towns only attempted five shots from the field in an embarrassing loss to the Cavaliers, and Craig Carton wonders if Jalen Brunson deserves more of the blame. Plus, Boomer Esiason points the finger at Mike Brown, wondering if the Knicks made a mistake in firing Tom Thibodeau.

As Pete Alonso flexes his power at Orioles spring training, Boomer & Gio wonder if any regret from the Mets will start to sink in. Plus, Evan & Tiki react to comments from Daryl Strawberry who says Alonso will be the one who regrets leaving New York (12:04); Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Mets choosing Freddy Peralta over Nolan McLean to start Opening Day (30:42); a caller asks Evan about Joe Benigno's anger toward the Mets (54:43)

Giancarlo Stanton told NJ.com that it hurts his elbows to simply open a bag of potato chips, and that set off Craig Carton and Shaun Morash, though Chris McMonigle believes it's a nothing story. Plus, all the reaction to the Yanks announcing that they will retire CC Sabathia's number this season.

As Pete Alonso flexes his power at Orioles spring training, Boomer & Gio wonder if any regret from the Mets will start to sink in. Plus, Evan & Tiki react to comments from Daryl Strawberry who says Alonso will be the one who regrets leaving New York (12:04); Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber on the Mets choosing Freddy Peralta over Nolan McLean to start Opening Day (30:42); a caller asks Evan about Joe Benigno's anger toward the Mets (54:43)

Karl-Anthony Towns only attempted five shots from the field in an embarrassing loss to the Cavaliers, and Craig Carton wonders if Jalen Brunson deserves more of the blame. Plus, Boomer Esiason points the finger at Mike Brown, wondering if the Knicks made a mistake in firing Tom Thibodeau.

Giancarlo Stanton told NJ.com that it hurts his elbows to simply open a bag of potato chips, and that set off Craig Carton and Shaun Morash, though Chris McMonigle believes it's a nothing story. Plus, all the reaction to the Yanks announcing that they will retire CC Sabathia's number this season.

Boomer & Gio react to the US men's ice hockey team beating Canada for its first gold medal since 1980. Plus, a look at who the top players are in this year's NFL draft (9:36); Boomer, Gio and Jerry react to soundbites from the NFL Scouting Combine (24:53); CC Sabathia's number to be retired (41:03); how the ABS challenge system is faring in spring training (54:34); Gio is getting a weird vibe from the Knicks (1:12:17).

Giancarlo Stanton told NJ.com that it hurts his elbows to simply open a bag of potato chips, and that set off Craig Carton and Shaun Morash, though Chris McMonigle believes it's a nothing story. Plus, all the reaction to the Yanks announcing that they will retire CC Sabathia's number this season.

Karl-Anthony Towns only attempted five shots from the field in an embarrassing loss to the Cavaliers, and Craig Carton wonders if Jalen Brunson deserves more of the blame. Plus, Boomer Esiason points the finger at Mike Brown, wondering if the Knicks made a mistake in firing Tom Thibodeau.

The final hour is packed with controversy, rumors, and classic offseason chaos. The guys react to revealing audio from Adam Fox and what it could mean for his future with the New York Rangers, plus growing tension surrounding front office decisions from Chris Drury and Mike Sullivan.

Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton break down one of the most insane NBA moments you'll ever see, Trace Jackson-Davis grabs a rebound in 0.3 seconds and becomes the “greatest rebounder in history”! Plus, the duo dives deep into the New York Jets draft drama, debating Mendoza vs. Ty Simpson and even calling out a “sleepy coach” scandal. Also, Yankees signature home run calls, shocking international basketball losses, and more! You won't want to miss these hot takes from WFAN's Carton Show.

Absolute Jets paranoia is reaching new levels

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go OFF on the biggest parking lot pet peeve: people leaving shopping carts everywhere! From why it shows your true character, to how it impacts the employees doing the real work, this heated discussion is full of laughs, wild opinions, and even some Super Bowl snack secrets—mini grilled cheese and tomato soup, anyone? Plus, we break down the rarest football scoring play you've probably never heard of: the ONE POINT SAFETY!

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the viral story that has fans stunned plus they circle back to the never-ending chaos surrounding the New York Jets and the looming draft nightmare involving Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Total chaos for the New York Jets! After a rare moment of optimism, everything spirals when head coach Aaron Glenn is caught snoozing at the NFL Combine and the embarrassment goes viral.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive deep into the wildest NFL drama: could Tom Brady's latest draft moves secretly set up the Jets for disaster—or a miracle? Plus, hilarious takes on Magic City night, legendary wings, and cocktail hour must-haves. From Brady's “lentil soup theft” to fantasy draft nightmares, nothing is off-limits in this chaotic, laugh-out-loud segment!

You won't believe what happened at the NFL Combine! New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was caught dozing off yes, DOZING for a few seconds on live camera, and the Carton Show breaks down every hilarious detail. From comparisons to viral state-of-the-Union naps to how the Jets could lean into it with pajamas and sleep masks, Craig Carton and Big Mac dissect the chaos. Plus, we dive into Yankees spring training drama, signature home run calls, and unforgettable music debates! It's everything you didn't know you needed today!

The final hour of the WFAN midday show brings nonstop New York sports chaos and wild off-field debates! With Evan Roberts away, Tiki Barber and the crew break down the rumored deal sending Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for DeAndre Swift, plus what it means for the New York Jets.

On this explosive segment of The Carton Show with Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle, the hosts break down one of the most shocking games in college basketball history! Saint John's, a top 15 team in America, managed to go 17 and a half minutes without a single basket in the second half against UConn, losing by a staggering 32 points. The disastrous performance sparked a conversation about team chemistry, Pitino's coaching, and how even a breakfast tweet might have foreshadowed this meltdown.

Things got HEATED on The Carton Show and nobody was safe. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into the biggest Yankees debates right now — and it turns into absolute radio fireworks

On today's Carton Show with Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton, things get wild! Craig shares his painful hemorrhoidectomy experience, including adult diapers, a plane ride from hell, and an unforgettable encounter with Bill Belichick. Plus, we dive into the Jets' surprising trade, Giancarlo Stanton's elbow issues, and crazy fan calls that will make you laugh, cringe, and say… “No way!” Don't miss this unforgettable mix of sports, pain, and hilarity!

On today's Carton Show with Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton, the conversation gets fiery and hilarious! Craig calls out Tony Dungy's 17-year broadcasting snooze-fest, debates Giancarlo Stanton's elbow strategy, and lays down the law on the ultimate pet peeve: air sports. Plus, dogs, curling, and fan calls add to the chaos you won't believe what happens next!

In this eye-opening segment of the Carton Show with Craig Carton and Big Mac, we dive into the newly released NFL player grades for coaches, GMs, and owners. The Jets' Aaron Glenn and Woody Johnson get stellar marks despite a tough season, while the Giants' leadership continues to face criticism. We also break down ratings for every major team, including the Bills, Patriots, Steelers, and more. Are these grades meaningful or just perception? Tune in and find out!

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive into one of the most awkward sports stories yet, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger, and the woman who connects them both! From bench press videos to embarrassing single-life moments, this WFAN segment spills the tea on what happens when past relationships collide with pro athletes' lives. Plus, they discuss punters, Australian NFL talent, and “the way of the dodo” you don't want to miss this wild ride!

The debate is ON in this explosive opening segment of The Carton Show! With the Yankees honoring CC Sabathia, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle ask the question fans can't ignore…

The panic is REAL on The Carton Show! After Giancarlo Stanton revealed he struggles to open a bag of chips because of his elbows, Craig Carton is sounding the alarm! Will Stanton even make it through the season? Is 100 games realistic… or total fantasy? Are the New York Yankees headed for another injury nightmare?

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.

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle break down jaw-dropping NFL earnings including Kirk Cousins shocking $322M payday with almost no playoff success! Plus, they debate whether Phil Collins deserves Hall of Fame induction and revisit iconic hits like Easy Lover. Hilarious banter, sports trivia, and behind-the-scenes comedy from WFAN's hottest show!

Major drama surrounding the New York Giants and the guys on the Carton Show are calling it out. Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle rip the latest NFL Draft buzz, saying there's ZERO chance the Giants take Jeremiah Love at No. 5 calling it nothing more than a SMOKESCREEN.

Chris McMonigle and Craig Carton go OFF on the latest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs, from the Black Crowes to Lauryn Hill, and debate whether Shakira and Billy Idol deserve a spot. Plus, Knicks chaos: Karl-Anthony Towns' performance under the microscope, Jalen Brunson's leadership questioned, and Mike Brown's coaching decisions dissected. Is the Knicks' playoff future in jeopardy? You won't believe what they say about Madison Square Garden's stars and playoff stakes!

Chaos on the Carton Show! Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go OFF about taking shoes off in your own house, helicopter parenting, and even boats! Then they dive into Giants' hot roster debates who stays, who goes, and who might get traded! Plus, hilarious podcast name ideas, Jason Giambi thongs, and legendary broadcasting nepotism. You won't believe what they say about the Yankees, the Giants, and Greg Cosell's “family secrets”!

KAT Playing Himself OUT of NYC?! Coach Mike Brown on the HOT SEAT!

Bombshell controversy on the Carton Show as Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle react to the NFL admitting instant replay got TWO massive calls WRONG in a pivotal Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers showdown.

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.

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.