The Craig Carton Show

Craig rolls into the studio with flexible hours and zero filter for his Friday appearance on The Brian Kilmeade Show! First, Craig demands to know when we’re finally going to have an honest, real conversation about the NY Giants and their blueprint for JJ McCarthy. Then, he dives straight into the hot stove rumor mill—is Cam Skattebo really heading to Buffalo? Plus, LeBron James gets caught practicing his golf swing and foul shot during the national anthem, but don't worry: Craig has a bulletproof solution for NBA patriotism.

Things take an unexpected turn when Craig breaks into a live Amy Winehouse rendition that completely sinks the energy of the studio, but he recovers in time to break down why a small-market World Series is actually phenomenal for baseball (and what it says about the big spenders watching from home). Finally, the guys debate whether the NFL belongs in Paris, France this weekend, how many years away we are from a full-blown NFL European Division, and why the explosive growth of flag football is the best thing happening in sports.
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In an explosive sports talk interview on player safety, Craig Carton and former NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith break down the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL's controversial handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts, scrutinizing the decision to clear the franchise star to play and fly on a plane despite a diagnosed blood clot and severe sleep deprivation. Highlighting systemic failures in NFL protocol, Smith would certainly look into potential medical malpractice and organizational negligence, comparing the league’s disregard for player welfare in the Jalen Hurts' blood clot controversy to scheduling international games amid violent riots in Paris. The debate concludes with Carton and Smith clashing over athlete activism, player autonomy, and the media fallout surrounding Angel Reese & other WNBA players skipping the national anthem.
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Former No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick Ryan Leaf joins The Craig Carton Show to argue why he was robbed of the 1997 Heisman Trophy amidst a legendary finalist class featuring Charles Woodson, Peyton Manning, and Randy Moss. Leaf also opens up about the pivotal game that derailed his NFL career and sparked a devastating spiral into addiction and incarceration. Rounding out an unfiltered conversation, Carton and Leaf break down Arch Manning’s recent struggles with the Texas Longhorns, analyze the high-stakes landscape of the expanded College Football Playoff, and much more.
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Craig Carton reacts to the growing criticism surrounding Steve Sarkisian, the Texas Longhorns and their massive NIL investment in Arch Manning. With Manning struggling on the field, Carton rips Texas’ spending and Michigan’s deal with Bryce Underwood, calling them the dumbest investments in college football history. Craig breaks down the hype, the millions and the pressure to deliver.
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Craig Carton sounds off after the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream doubled down in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, once again exiting the court before the national anthem and sparking nationwide backlash over the display. Even with Angel Reese helping propel the Atlanta Dream to a crucial bounce-back victory yesterday to even the series, the persistent walkout controversy continues to overshadow the championship spotlight. Finally, Craig exposes Polymarket for hosting betting markets on the Cornell 7 case, calling out the glaring silence from prominent celebrity ambassadors like LeBron James, Eli Manning, and Emily Ratajkowsk
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