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The Craig Carton Show

Craig Carton
New York Jets
Shohei Ohtani
Aaron Rodgers
Dak Prescott
NFL
Caleb Williams
Buffalo Bills
Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers
JJ Mccarthy
Major League Baseball
Saquon Barkley
New York Giants
Kansas City Chiefs
Mike Williams
Miami Dolphins
Zach Wilson
Jim Harbaugh
New York Knicks
Justin Herbert

Radio Hall of Famer Craig Carton returns with a daily podcast from the heart of Manhattan. Irreverent, entertaining, and compelling, Carton gives his daily take while interviewing the biggest names in sports. The Craig Carton Show is a “must see” and “must listen” event every weekday @ 1pm Eastern. No sacred cows, just real sports talk for real sports fans.

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Latest Episodes

Shedeur is just as bad at flag football as he is at NFL football, yet he claims he's proven his NFL "dominance"! The Jets hired an adult to be in the room with Frank Reich as their new OC. Craig explains why Tony Dungy is a bad guy. The WBC says no t... more

The rest of the NFC East is celebrating, but Giants fans are NOT happy today with the hiring of Matt Nagy as OC. How in the world is Jerry Jones in the HOF but Robert Kraft isn't?? Puka shoots his shot at Sydney Sweeney, but what was his fatal mistak... more

Lots of people complaining about the Super Bowl matchup, and Bad Bunny doing Halftime, but let's be real - EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU WILL BE WATCHING!! Craig and Tyrone grade all 10 new Head Coaches, and the lack of minority hires. MUST SEE VIDEO - The... more

Happy Birthday to Craig! The NFL makes a crazy announcement ahead of the Super Bowl and Craigs reaction is priceless. Craig gives his take on the new marriage between Shedeur Sanders & new Browns Head Coach Todd Monken, and it’s not good. Huge soccer... more

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Sage Kimsey
A professional bull rider and team owner
PBR, Professional Bull Riders
Episode: PODCAST EXCLUSIVE! The PBR invades MSG - The Craig Carton Show | January 9th, 2026
Dalen Swearingen
A professional bull rider known for his competitive spirit
PBR, Professional Bull Riders
Episode: PODCAST EXCLUSIVE! The PBR invades MSG - The Craig Carton Show | January 9th, 2026
Shedeur Sanders
Rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, known for his performance during his first starting game.
Cleveland Browns
Episode: The Craig Carton Show - November 24th, 2025: Dumbest, least educated fans in football
Matthew Bowyer
An illegal bookmaker at the center of a betting scandal involving Shohei Ohtani
Episode: The Craig Carton Show - September 18th, 2025
Jordan Schultz
NFL insider and podcaster
Episode: The Craig Carton Show - September 10th, 2025
Nico Harrison
General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
Episode: Ace Bailey falls to Jazz, Rodgers retirement tour, Will Cooper Flagg become a superstar
Shea Gilgis Alexander
Star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder
Episode: Thunder win NBA championship, Haliburton tears achilles, Reaction KD traded to Rokckets?
Tyrese Haliburton
Star player for the Indiana Pacers, known for his excellent postseason performance
Indiana Pacers
Episode: Thunder win NBA championship, Haliburton tears achilles, Reaction KD traded to Rokckets?
Michael Rubin
Founder and CEO of Fanatics
Fanatics
Episode: Pacers win Game 3, Michael Rubins joins the show, Would Thunder trade for Giannis?

Hosts

Craig Carton
Host of the show, known for his irreverent humor and charismatic personality. Engages listeners with a blend of sports analysis, personal anecdotes, and entertaining commentary.
Tyrone Johnson
Co-host of the show, often contributes insightful commentary and analysis while sharing a dynamic rapport with Craig Carton.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • YES

    MARTY SUPREME TOO LONG AND BORING GOOD TAKE CC

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mindspray
    United Statesa month ago
  • Agreeable

    I’ve listened to tons of these guys. He’s the most spot on an honest and up front of all! Oddly I agree with all his thoughts and he makes me think about a lot about his comments. He makes me work for my thoughts and opinions. I love that.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jeff7189
    United Statesa month ago
  • Review of your Podcast

    Please no disrespect and do find him other employment but your cohost is terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Evan klein
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why does anyone listen to me?

    I do not know a single thing about sports, and it’s just amazing that I’ve somehow created such a following.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CraigCartonsBrain
    United States2 months ago
  • More than a hour

    You guys are my new go to for all sports but it’s so short needs at least two and a half

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richpurefan
    United States3 months ago

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The podcast is often described as lively and entertaining, making morning routines more enjoyable for fans of sports talk.
Overall, the show receives praise for its humor and relatability, with host chemistry being a standout element.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and sports analysis, highlighting the engaging dynamics between the hosts.
While many thoroughly enjoy the unique perspective Craig brings, some feedback mentions the need for less bias and more focus on broader sports stories.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#205
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#245
Canada/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#195
Italy/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#16
Ukraine/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#95
Ireland/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#141
Ukraine/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Truth about Shedeur! - The Craig Carton Show | January 30th, 2026
Q: What can you tell me about Tahar Mon?
Tahar Mon was charged with multiple felony counts of fraud related to a city beautification program while operating a real estate company.
No more excuses for Josh Allen! - The Craig Carton Show | January 5th, 2026
Q: What's Josh Allen's excuse going to be this year?
The excuse will be health and family distractions.
EXCLUSIVE: ONE-ON-ONE WITH SPICE ADAMS
Q: Do you have a favorite horse in the race for an ex-head coach or is nothing you care about?
I've been saying that they should just hire Terry Smith, as he understands the Penn State tradition and has been successful leading the team amid uncertainty.
EXCLUSIVE: ONE-ON-ONE WITH SPICE ADAMS
Q: When your name goes from Craig to 795-01-054, you're done. You follow me?
Yes, that's the moment I've realized that I've done enough in terms of gambling.
The Giannis Dilemma: The Craig Carton Show - December 4th, 2025
Q: If you're the Knicks and you know he's going to be out for at least a couple days with a bad calf, are you pulling the trigger on that trade?
I'm still doing it.

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Featuring a mix of irreverent humor and insightful commentary, sports discussions cover a wide array of topics including the NFL, college football, and notable players. The hosts engage in lively conversations about recent performances, team dynamics, and controversies, often highlighting key games and critical decisions while incorporating light-hearted banter. This format is likely to appeal to dedicated sports fans looking for entertaining analysis and engaging discussions on current events in the world of sports, delivered with a unique personality and flair.

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1. Boomer & Gio
2. The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
3. Evan & Tiki
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5. The Mike Francesa Podcast

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Recent guests on The Craig Carton Show include:

1. Sage Kimsey
2. Dalen Swearingen
3. Shedeur Sanders
4. Matthew Bowyer
5. Jordan Schultz
6. Nico Harrison
7. Shea Gilgis Alexander
8. Tyrese Haliburton

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