kelly Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Craig Carton, Evan Roberts made their afternoon-drive debut. Here’s how it went Anyone else got a case of audio whiplash? Once Craig Carton and Evan Roberts hit the three-hour mark of their afternoon-drive debut, Monday on WFAN, the rapid-fire pace of their jabber, a stream of consciousness fiesta tailor made for the short attention span crowd, had the first-time-long-time’s ears burning — and wondering if this odd couple could maintain this vibe for five hours.Turned out to be a Gasbag’s Paradise, with a big resemblance to William M. Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” In staccato fashion, Carton & Roberts were jamming. Using the plight of Daniel Jones as their bass line, they also grooved on: Celebrity sightings in bathrooms, Uncle Steve Cohen, stuffed ponies, Manish Mehta, Harry Truman, Pizza toppings, Zach Gelb, Trevor Lawrence, Omar Minaya, Norman Julius Esiason, Michael Kay, legalized pot, Mike (Sports Pope) Francesa, Joe Douglas, Richard Kotite and Howard Stern.About the only cat they missed was Donald J. Trump. Carton managed to get an early shot in at his sports-talk competition, Kay’s ESPN-98.7 show. A caller, Vinny From Staten Island, predicted: “You guys are taking out Michael Kay.”Carton: “Did that happen already?” Ouch!What about some preconceived notions, like would Roberts turn into the Blandy Man when Carton said something he disagreed with — like Jets GM Joe Douglas?“The early returns on Joe Douglas are good,” Carton proclaimed.“Based on what,” an indignant Roberts shot back.Remember, long before Carton was sentenced to a year in jail, he was waving pom-poms for another failed Jets GM, Mike Maccagnan, who he kissed up to and fondly referred to as “Mikey Mac.”Roberts pushed back on his new partner when Carton referred to the coronavirus as “the 'Rona.”“Don’t call it 'the 'Rona,” Roberts said. “It sounds very douchey.” Now there’s a word Roberts wasn’t inclined to use while swapping lines with Joe Benigno.Confirming Roberts characterization, Carton showed his D-Side discussing Washington quarterback Alex Smith. “You can’t tell me that every Giant fan wasn’t saying ‘You mean we can’t sack a guy who is out there playing on one leg?’” On the flip side, Carton knew when Roberts was reaching and slowing the pace of the show. For reasons known only to him, Roberts tried comparing Harry Truman’s exit from the presidency to Omar Minaya being axed by the Mets. Unfortunately, Roberts stayed with this bit a little too long. Just as he did being faux (we hope) disappointed over new Mets boss Steve Cohen not responding to his DM on Twitter.If there was any change in Carton’s shtick after his three-year hiatus from WFAN — following his arrest and being charged with fraud for using money invested in a ticket sales business to fund his gambling debts — it was the self-deprecating humor he displayed on Monday’s show.When the clock hit 6 p.m. Carton said: “We go five hours. There’s one hour left. For some of you it’s a bonus hour. For others — ehhh.” Carton, who did a solo one-hour show on WFAN late last month, did not dwell on his gambling addiction, but did confront it head on when FanDuel, which is in bed with FAN’s parent company Entercom, commercials aired (Carton did and will not read them).Carton also said gambling wasn’t his only problem. “I’ve got nothing left to hide. I was the biggest knucklehead on the planet,” Carton said. “I can’t blame it all on gambling. I’m a long way away from being even with the people I hurt... Don’t feel like, ‘OK, Craig is born again’... No, part of admitting you’re an addict is talking about it.”Roberts, in an obvious cry for help, also admitted he had a problem. “I used to have an unhealthy obsession with getting to every sporting event I went to on time,” Roberts said. Wow! Where do you go to rehab for that? Seriously though, will this team find chemistry along the long and winding road to ratings success? There are obstacles, like competition from other outlets and even WFAN management who can’t get out of its own way — going so far as to not address reports Roberts was not their first choice to work with Carton.Despite managements bass-akwards approach, despite the Talkies getting next to no reps together, Carton and Roberts, on Monday, presented a rough blue print on what their road to ratings glory might look like. Yes, it’s rough, but their performance showed they are ready. > https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/ny-carton-roberts-wfan-20201110-3cfaqro7x5gdpobb2gizoywyzi-story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonmm Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I'm no fan of Evan Roberts, but they had chemistry on Monday and Carton brought a much needed energy to the WFAN afternoon drive. Although I did not listen to the entire show, it looked like Roberts was contained and unable to ramble on as he has done for a long time with Joe B. The new line up looks to be a big improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 58 minutes ago, talonmm said: I'm no fan of Evan Roberts, but they had chemistry on Monday and Carton brought a much needed energy to the WFAN afternoon drive. Although I did not listen to the entire show, it looked like Roberts was contained and unable to ramble on as he has done for a long time with Joe B. The new line up looks to be a big improvement. ..it's all gonna come down to the ratings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I listened to a little of it and once again heard them talk about the WFAN softball team (as if ANYONE cares). And Carton making fun of the idea of Evan in a tank top. It was such garbage radio. Previously I had listened to Carton's first appearance when they cut a "Benigno and Roberts" show short by an hour. On that one, they also talked about the WFAN softball team. From what I've heard so far, this combo is atrocious. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 tl,dr. Carton is a nozzle. I am surprised, also not, that he got that job back. WFAN is trash and will do anything to get someone to care about them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gooch Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Carton is taking over the show! They hardly talked about sports at all yesterday! They kept laughing at other things,very boring!!!!!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 No reason to listen to WFAN any more. Morning show stinks, Maggie and Moose even worse. Can't stand Carton and Evan was fine with Joe but this combination feels forced and uncomfortable. ESPN mid day is OK. That's about it for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Not the same without Joe B and his “Bro” ramblings. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeet Ulrich Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 37 minutes ago, The Gooch said: Carton is taking over the show! They hardly talked about sports at all yesterday! They kept laughing at other things,very boring!!!!!! Kinda hard to talk sports with a degenerate gambler ex-con fresh out the hoosegow. It's kinda uncouth to talk point spreads and teasers with Carton there. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, The Gooch said: Carton is taking over the show! They hardly talked about sports at all yesterday! They kept laughing at other things,very boring!!!!!! Carton said he only knows how to do a show one way. So that basically means he wants to do that idiotic morning show he did with Boomer. I can't stand that kind of stuff. I just want to hear hosts talking sports. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FidelioJet Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I didn't listen as I find the Carton from the morning show to be unlistenable. Now that I hear he's doing the same schtick I will never even put this on. Sports talk should be about talking sports, Carton makes the show about himself - and he's simply not that interesting of a guy. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slimjasi Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 Again, Carton is unlistenable 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Philc1 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 17 hours ago, pointman said: tl,dr. Carton is a nozzle. I am surprised, also not, that he got that job back. WFAN is trash and will do anything to get someone to care about them. WFAN will be done in 3-4 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 19 hours ago, talonmm said: I'm no fan of Evan Roberts, but they had chemistry on Monday and Carton brought a much needed energy to the WFAN afternoon drive. Although I did not listen to the entire show, it looked like Roberts was contained and unable to ramble on as he has done for a long time with Joe B. The new line up looks to be a big improvement. Yes this a very big change for Evan, day 1 he walks in to find Carton sitting in his chair the main chair, and Carton keeps it. If Evan can accept he is Robin of the show it may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 12 hours ago, FidelioJet said: I didn't listen as I find the Carton from the morning show to be unlistenable. Now that I hear he's doing the same schtick I will never even put this on. Sports talk should be about talking sports, Carton makes the show about himself - and he's simply not that interesting of a guy. Carton trying to be a jersey shore version of 90’s Howard Stern may have had a place in the morning show but who wants to hear this clown talk about strippers while stuck on the Belt Parkway at 5pm? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 5 hours ago, Philc1 said: Carton trying to be a jersey shore version of 90’s Howard Stern may have had a place in the morning show but who wants to hear this clown talk about strippers while stuck on the Belt Parkway at 5pm? I don't even want to hear it in the morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtina Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/10/2020 at 1:26 PM, kelly said: ..it's all gonna come down to the ratings Really???? Do you really think ratings will influence the future fate of the show? No, really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtina Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/10/2020 at 1:26 PM, kelly said: ..it's all gonna come down to the ratings Really???? Do you really think ratings will influence the future fate of the show? No, really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/10/2020 at 3:08 PM, pointman said: Carton is a nozzle. But , he will get ratings . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Can’t tell yet. Listened today...they sound ok. Need to get the preemptive honeymoon bs out of way though. Just get to the actual sports talk and let’s see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROOKLYN JET Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 They are better than I thought they be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Philc1 said: WFAN will be done in 3-4 years I'll take the under on that. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Still listening...it’s already getting kind of tough personally, not gonna lie it’s gotten unlistenable quickly. I’m coming from a place that I’m sorta rooting FOR it to work too. Ie I’m not being a hater but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggy001 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Listened all 3 days so far, finding their ground, I like it, but takes weeks to establish chemistry, was same when Gio joined Boomer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 18 hours ago, SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN said: But , he will get ratings . THAT's the key.. if the ratings are there... they'll be around ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TuscanyTile2 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Has anyone listened to this show? I've turned it on a few times while driving and I never hear them talking sports. The closest they came was yesterday when Carton was mocking Manish about stalking Joe D's son. Other than that though, I seem to always hear them discussing movies. I can't wait until this show fails already so they can put something on in its place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 They are listenable at times, but it's true they rarely talk actual sports anymore. It's just so different from normal afternoon drive. I think they will find a way to stick around because Carton is an engaging guy and Evan is learning how to function as the resident "Sports guy" who chimes in when they need an actual informed opinion. FWIW Carton does seem to have decent sources. He had a good scoop this week in who the Mets are targeting and it seems to come from a pretty high level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 hours ago, jetscrazey said: They are listenable at times, but it's true they rarely talk actual sports anymore. It's just so different from normal afternoon drive. I think they will find a way to stick around because Carton is an engaging guy and Evan is learning how to function as the resident "Sports guy" who chimes in when they need an actual informed opinion. FWIW Carton does seem to have decent sources. He had a good scoop this week in who the Mets are targeting and it seems to come from a pretty high level If they don't talk sports then they're not listenable (to me, at least). On top of that, Carton really gets under my skin. Maybe I'm the exception though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGDIRK Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 hours ago, jetscrazey said: They are listenable at times, but it's true they rarely talk actual sports anymore. It's just so different from normal afternoon drive. I think they will find a way to stick around because Carton is an engaging guy and Evan is learning how to function as the resident "Sports guy" who chimes in when they need an actual informed opinion. FWIW Carton does seem to have decent sources. He had a good scoop this week in who the Mets are targeting and it seems to come from a pretty high level I’m hoping that it’s just bc it’s late November. No MLB, NBA, NHL. Both local NFL teams suck. I do think Evan needed to move on from Joe B. His grumpy whiny schtick was tougher than ever to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I like both of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymangold Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 I can’t stand it. I like Evan but carton has come back with a “shock jock” frat style that I’m over. I was a fan of carton back when he was on 1015 and the Jersey Guys, was a big fan of boomer and carton. This show just bugs me - constant audio drops like it’s a shock show, he always has a story for whatever topic they’re talking about, he seems to make fun of Evan a lot and they never talk sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, heymangold said: I can’t stand it. I like Evan but carton has come back with a “shock jock” frat style that I’m over. I was a fan of carton back when he was on 1015 and the Jersey Guys, was a big fan of boomer and carton. This show just bugs me - constant audio drops like it’s a shock show, he always has a story for whatever topic they’re talking about, he seems to make fun of Evan a lot and they never talk sports. In every major city there is a radio personality who goes by the handle "Boomer." Always. And always somebody who names himself after an animal (with an adjective in front of it.) In Portland for years, it was "The Jammin' Salmon." And we have a Boomer too. "Cort and Boomer." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Obrien2Toon said: I like both of them well,.. tolerable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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