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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 forward with its historic first game in Paris between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers amidst civil unrest and riots that have engulfed the city in chaos. Craig wonders if it’s truly safe for players and fans to travel—and questions whether Roger Goodell himself would actually feel safe attending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 legacy—is he the single most important human being of the last century, and does he belong on his own solo Mt. Rushmore? The guys revisit the time Craig Carton was offered massive bank to pose for Playgirl, and address the burning question on everyone's mind: does Jesse Watters actually cook his own BBQ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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’s unfiltered take on where ESPN crossed the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 complain about. Catch Craig’s unfiltered breakdown on The Craig Carton Show as he dismantles the wild outrage surrounding these viral ads and MLB broadcast standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 we all-in on the Giants QB roller coaster? The Dodgers’ Ohtani Problem: With Shohei Ohtani mired in a postseason slump while dealing with nagging injuries, do the Dodgers have a genuine superstar dilemma on their hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 into the NBA superstar's career history, Craig highlights several far more questionable controversies from LeBron's past that Torre should be investigating instead if he actually wants to uncover real sports scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to the biggest headlines across the sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Sombr, Craig Carton calls out the scheduling breakdown and questions how a professional league can allow its teams to play in scaled-down venues during high-stakes games. Furthermore, Carton breaks down what he sees as a flaw in how the WNBA promotes its talent. He argues that while the league actively tries to make other players the faces of the league, they are ignoring the massive fan appeal and ratings power of stars like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, alongside Angel Reese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in sports, and Craig drops his five-star microwavable Mofongo recipe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 reinstate Bell. Subscribe to OutKick for exclusive sports commentary, legal breakdowns, and unfiltered interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices