The Craig Carton Show

The Craig Carton Show

The Craig Carton Show is a fast-paced, unapologetic mix of sports, culture, entertainment and the biggest stories everyone is talking about. Featuring Craig’s unfiltered opinions, sharp humor and conversations with athletes, entertainers, newsmakers and provocateurs, the show is unpredictable, entertaining and never afraid to challenge the audience. You may agree, you may get pissed off—but you’ll always want to hear what Craig says next.

Episodes

October 23, 2026 • 19 mins
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...
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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 i...
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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 Man...
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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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. Final...
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Craig Carton reacts to the shocking news that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially OUT for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. Carton rips into the NFL and their medical staffs for allowing Hurts to play in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite the severe medical risks, and being in the hospital at 4 am the morning of. Plus, Craig reacts to the NFL moving forwar...
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Craig joins Brian for a wide-ranging, unfiltered episode covering everything from political influence to pop culture hot takes. They break down Craig’s stint as the 9th most powerful person in New Jersey politics (and what that says about the Garden State), tackle A’ja Wilson's public persona, and discuss why some people are weirdly ashamed of having successful parents. Plus, a massive dive into Elon Musk’s legac...
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Craig Carton takes aim at ESPN’s animated sports betting commercial, breaking down why the network’s cartoon-style wagering guide misses the mark by giving an adults-only product kid-friendly packaging. Craig’s issue is with the commercial, not adults choosing to gamble. He explains why ESPN deserves to be called out for how it promotes betting and why a major sports network should know better. Tune in for Craig&r...
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Craig Carton calls out Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call after the MLB player took to social media to protest the provocative Sydney Sweeney Novig commercial and Megan Fox Ro ad airing during MLB broadcasts. While Call argued these suggestive ads are inappropriate for his young son, Craig exposes the double standard by highlighting the countless children's television shows packed with hidden adult jokes that parents never co...
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In this episode, Dan and Craig sit down for their weekly uncensored, no-holds-barred crossover. Together, they tackle the wildest storylines across football and baseball: Clock Management Catastrophes: Why do multi-million-dollar head coaches consistently freeze when the game clock hits the two-minute mark? Dan and Craig rip into the baffling late-game coaching decisions costing teams victories. The Jameis Winston Experience: Are w...
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On The Craig Carton Show, host Craig calls out investigative sports reporter Pablo Torre for launching a probe into LeBron James' partnership with Fanatics and his routine helicopter commute to Philadelphia to practice and play for the 76ers. Carton exposes the controversy as a baseless non-story, explaining why the corporate travel arrangement is simply a standard endorsement perk with nothing improper to investigate. Diving deep ...
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Craig Carton delivers a hilarious parody rant on The Craig Carton Show, roasting WNBA discourse with his pitch for a fictional "You Go Girl" league "founded by" A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Watch Craig break down the absurd membership rules and reveal exactly who qualifies to join this exclusive lineup. Subscribe to the channel for daily hot takes, comedy-fueled sports commentary, and uncut reactions ...
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Craig Carton unleashes a passionate rant on the latest WNBA controversy involving the Atlanta Dream, State Farm Arena, and the league’s marketing strategy regarding its biggest stars. With the WNBA postseason here, the Atlanta Dream face a major venue dilemma: playing home games in Gateway Center Arena, a tiny facility with just 3,500 seats. With State Farm Arena already booked for two Atlanta Hawks games and a concert by Som...
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Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media. This week Craig eats a slice of humble pie on the Giants, Dak Prescott concurs that losing to Tampa was flat-out embarrassing, and the Yankees crash out of the postseason in the Bronx—again. Plus, how football dethroned baseball as America’s true pastime, reveal why the Tampa Bay Rays might be the sharpest franchise ...
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On The Craig Carton Show, Craig calls out Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson after her WNBA MVP speech claimed she was "just trying to survive" as a teenager. Craig sets the record straight on Wilson’s wealthy South Carolina private school background, questioning why she hides her privileged upbringing instead of embracing it. He contrasts her narrative with the genuine blue-collar roots of WNBA stars like Indiana Fever's ...
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Craig Carton reacts to the outrage over ESPN's Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take about Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson and the controversy surrounding his retirement. Stephen A. had the audacity to MOCK Lane Johnson for retiring due to mental health struggles. Craig, however, isn't all that surprised at Smith's patently offensive take, claiming THIS is who Stephen A. Smith really is. Learn more about your ...
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Craig Carton is joined by attorney Arnie Herz—the legal counsel representing fired Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell—to discuss Bell's sudden termination over tweets posted as a teenager. Speaking on behalf of his client, Herz breaks down the formal legal demand letter sent to the Trail Blazers, explains why the team's contract morals clause is legally flawed, and details their fight to reinstat...
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Craig Carton sounds off on the state of NFL officiating, arguing that referees are out of control and actively ruining the game of football. This segment breaks down recent officiating controversies, including line judge Jeff Seeman cursing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the matchup against the New York Giants, the confrontation involving referee Adrian Hill in the Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins game, and ...
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A quarter of the way into the NFL season, the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, and Cleveland Browns sit atop their divisions, but Craig Carton isn't buying the hype for a single second. Calling out all three teams as total frauds, Craig EXPOSES the Giants for barely scraping past bottom-tier competition while ALSO not falling for the hot starts of Bryce Young & the Panthers or Deshaun Watson & the Browns. Catch the lates...
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Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media. They dive into the MLB Playoffs - Philadelphia goes down on the road, The Bronx Bombers put on an absolute clinic to eliminate the Red Sox, and one thing is clear: whoever survives the Rays-Yankees clash is walking straight to the World Series. Fans fire back at Prime Video’s TNF coverage, hot mics caught Aaron Rodgers goi...
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