Carton and Boomer on WFAN

[Freitag]

So I'm giving the show a listen....

In fairness, I am NOT a huge fan of the Carton and Boomer pairing on paper.

But the formula that seems to work best with Craig is Craig + Nice Guy. Craig and Sid didn't work because they were two antagonists. Craig and Rossi worked because it was Good Cop/Bad Cop. Boomer isn't exactly a "nice guy". He's more of a nice guy than Sid, but he's got more of an edge than Ray.

I like their interview style - Craig asks a question, then Boomer, and they rotate.

So far, it's pretty decent for a first show. It's not as bad as I thought their first show would be, and there seems to be a decent amount of chemistry. They ARE stepping over each other a bit though.

It also seems that Craig has carried over some of his Jersey audience. This is a good thing.

[nevnut]

I think Op just said that Al Dukes went to work for these guys.

[Freitag]

I think Op just said that Al Dukes went to work for these guys.

And Craig just mentioned him on the air. I think both Al and Lou Ruffino are producing the show, but it appears Charles McCord has cut ties with the show. Tracy Burgess is doing news.

[Freitag]

Discussion: Schiano's work at Rutgers, and the potential of Schiano leaving to take over for Paterno at Penn state

Carlin: "You don't want to be the guy that follows The Guy. You want to be the guy AFTER the guy that follows The Guy."

Boomer: "Uh..."

Carton: "Well, you're talking to two guys that followed The Guy..."

I lol'ed.

[Earlshog]

Has Al been on air at all?

[Freitag]

Has Al been on air at all?

He's been mentioned, but not on mic.

[Rouski]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Craig Carton!!!!! I have a pic of him on my myspace! He also writes for the Gannett sometimes. He knows his shit and calls it like it is.:clap:

[Freitag]

The NYRMB seems to be giving the show positive reviews as well, so I take that as a good sign.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Wow, I think Boomer just set the new radio two-a-day record.

He did a full four-hour morning show this morning and he's currently doing the analysis on Westwood One for the Colts/Saints game.

Which means he's going to do 8 hours of radio over 1000 miles apart.

Marv Albert, who is doing PBP for the game, and whose trademark is just destroying boomer on-the-air, is just ragging on him for being tired. It's funny as hell.

[drjoek]

Boomer will do for sports radio what he did for the NYJets

Which is nothing except take a paycheck

He sucks

[Freitag]

Boomer will do for sports radio what he did for the NYJets

Which is nothing except take a paycheck

He sucks

+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
| Passing | Rushing |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
| Year TM | G | Comp Att PCT YD Y/A TD INT | Att Yards TD |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
| 1984 cin | 10 | 51 102 50.0 530 5.2 3 3 | 19 63 2 |
| 1985 cin | 15 | 251 431 58.2 3443 8.0 27 12 | 33 79 1 |
| 1986 cin | 16 | 273 469 58.2 3959 8.4 24 17 | 44 146 1 |
| 1987 cin | 12 | 240 440 54.5 3321 7.5 16 19 | 52 241 0 |
| 1988 cin | 16 | 223 388 57.5 3572 9.2 28 14 | 43 248 1 |
| 1989 cin | 16 | 258 455 56.7 3525 7.7 28 11 | 47 278 0 |
| 1990 cin | 16 | 224 402 55.7 3031 7.5 24 22 | 49 157 0 |
| 1991 cin | 14 | 233 413 56.4 2883 7.0 13 16 | 24 66 0 |
| 1992 cin | 12 | 144 278 51.8 1407 5.1 11 15 | 21 66 0 |
| 1993 nyj | 16 | 288 473 60.9 3421 7.2 16 11 | 45 118 1 |
| 1994 nyj | 15 | 255 440 58.0 2782 6.3 17 13 | 28 59 0 |
| 1995 nyj | 12 | 221 389 56.8 2275 5.8 16 15 | 19 14 0 |
| 1996 ari | 10 | 190 339 56.0 2293 6.8 11 14 | 15 52 1 |
| 1997 cin | 7 | 118 186 63.4 1478 7.9 13 2 | 8 11 0 |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+
| TOTAL | 187 | 2969 5205 57.0 37920 7.3 247 184 | 447 1598 7 |
+----------+-----+---------------------------------------+-----------------+

You were saying?

His 1993 season he was top-10 in pass attempts, completions, yards, and TD's.



Boomer wasn't great on the Jets, but the entire team was horrific. He did what he could.

[Rouski]

I really miss Carton & Rossi :down: Rossi's new side kick sucks ass!

[Freitag]

I really miss Carton & Rossi :down: Rossi's new side kick sucks ass!

You aren't the only one who feels that way. Why they moved forward with Casey without at least trying out a few people is beyond me.

[Rouski]

I turned 101.5 on yesterday and was like this fuckin sucks!!!!! Casey completely dominates the show, Rossi should run the gig now, why he's in the background is beyond me. I've loved Rossi ever since he was on Y107 but I can't get into Casey at all. I can honestly say if they don't dump him I won't be listening much at all.

[Freitag]

I turned 101.5 on yesterday and was like this fuckin sucks!!!!! Casey completely dominates the show, Rossi should run the gig now, why he's in the background is beyond me. I've loved Rossi ever since he was on Y107 but I can't get into Casey at all. I can honestly say if they don't dump him I won't be listening much at all.

I actually created a genius schedule -

Wakeup to 10am - Carton and Boomer.

10a-12p - last half of O&A + best of

12-3 R&F.

3-7 O&A replay.

[Rouski]

I'm ok with that schedule except I can't stand WFAN New Yorkkkkkkk. F'n hate the METS!!!!! And all other NY teams. Carton & Rossi were on at 2 and I would switch back and forth between them and R&F but I no longer have to worry about that so that problem has been solved. I hate listening to replay if I already listened to the show live thats when I surf XM and hit up the country stations.

[Freitag]

Al was on the air this morning.


Shockingly - and I'm not sure if anyone here will be prepared for this turn of the events - the reason he was on the air was because someone threw him under the bus.

Who saw this coming?

[thelyonhart]

Al was on the air this morning.


Shockingly - and I'm not sure if anyone here will be prepared for this turn of the events - the reason he was on the air was because someone threw him under the bus.

Who saw this coming?

That's bizarre, he's usually so good at staying under the radar, and above scrutiny haha

[Judge Smails]

I don't listen that often, and when I do it's only a few minutes at a time. So, I don't know if this is par for the course, but today both Boomer and Carton were breaking Al Dukes' balls big time. It seems like he put through a guy who claimed that he was one of the guys who caught the Bonds ball.

Carton asked "Are we sure that it's the real guy?" The Fabulous Al Dukes responds that he thinks it is because he asked the guy to swear to God that it was him. Everybody starts laughing and calling Al an idiot and the caller chickens out and winds up hanging up. Al's defense was "Well he swore to God, so he now has to answer to a higher power."

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Miss Al Dukes.

[EddieMoscone]

The show is OK. Carton is definately controlling the show with Boomer chiming in. I can see some point down the line Boomer getting tired of the 3am wake up calls and dropping it, leading to Carton and Continent...

[Freitag]

Craig, Boomer, and Al Dukes are on their way down to NOLA for the MNF game tonight.

Al Dukes... a man... alone... in the french quarter.

[Freitag]

Radio Dentist posted some criticism about the show, faulting them for not "focusing" the show.

Didn't he have the same criticism of Ron and Fez?

[EddieMoscone]

Radio Dentist posted some criticism about the show, faulting them for not "focusing" the show.

Pay that man no mind...

At first I said it was "OK", but I have the change that now and said I think this show is Very Good and constantly improving. Boomer and Carton have better chemistry now and Boomer is not as hesitant to get mixed up in coversation he may have stayed away from in the past.

Plus, Al Dukes sings!

I don't even think about turning to Mike and Mike at this point, and only go to O&A if they start talking about A-Rod AGAIN.

[Freitag]

Pay that man no mind...

At first I said it was "OK", but I have the change that now and said I think this show is Very Good and constantly improving. Boomer and Carton have better chemistry now and Boomer is not as hesitant to get mixed up in coversation he may have stayed away from in the past.

Plus, Al Dukes sings!

I don't even think about turning to Mike and Mike at this point, and only go to O&A if they start talking about A-Rod AGAIN.

I don't, it's just the conversation on the NYRMB amused me; there are people on there who wanted the show to be wall-to-wall sports and dissect every single thing that happened during the Giants game.

I think the funniest quote in the entire thread was the claim that Carton was not a "sports guy".

I will say this; although Carton's got an edge, the bitterness in his voice has disappated a LOT since he left 101.5. You can absolutely tell he's loving working at WFAN.

[pennington]

Didn't he have the same criticism of Ron and Fez?

For some reason I can't figure out, that guy HATES Ron & Fez. And don't try disagreeing with him about anything.

[lleeder]

I like the show and always check it out during O&A commercials. It makes sports alittle less tense and more fun. I like the over the top reactions by Carton too.

[Earlshog]

Al Dukessnag a song about the Giants and Lions match up today, it was a parody on the "lion sleeps tonight"... It will be interesting to see if earl comes in with a "giants fans" song today

[Freitag]

Al Dukessnag a song about the Giants and Lions match up today, it was a parody on the "lion sleeps tonight"... It will be interesting to see if earl comes in with a "giants fans" song today

need a win... need a win... need a win... need a win... ted nugent sucks but bob seger had some good songs

[EddieMoscone]

Al Dukes finally tanked with his song parodies today. He did a song about Thomas Jones to "Mr. Jones". I hope he's not running out of steam already. The previosu songs were bad on purpose but funny, this one was just bad.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Al Dukes finally tanked with his song parodies today. He did a song about Thomas Jones to "Mr. Jones". I hope he's not running out of steam already. The previosu songs were bad on purpose but funny, this one was just bad.

"I wish I could block for him" was pretty funny and kind of gay too.

I actually emailed him with a suggestion.

[Doctor Z]

I wonder if Al will ever be taken seriously in radio.

It seems wherever he goes, he ends up the object of ridicule.

[lleeder]

Al Dukessnag a song about the Giants and Lions match up today, it was a parody on the "lion sleeps tonight"... It will be interesting to see if earl comes in with a "giants fans" song today

I enjoyed it.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I wonder if Al will ever be taken seriously in radio.

It seems wherever he goes, he ends up the object of ridicule.

I think that's the point. Al's found his niche.

[Earlshog]

I think that's the point. Al's found his niche.

no doubt... he pulled me into Booker and now the Fans morning show... he def found his niche

[Johnny4]

no doubt... he pulled me into Booker and now the Fans morning show... he def found his niche
This is now my favorite morning terrestrial radio show. How has noone thought of doing a local morning sports show in NY on FAN? Because Imus was so popular?They will take some of Mike and Mike's audience away(espnization of sports is total annoying national sports issues are boring) and will hurt what left of O and A's. I remember likeing Sid(crackhead) and Scott(sportsguys!) but they had no shot of stealing an audience at that time in NY radio.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Another thing that will help out the Fan a lot in this situation is that ESPN does not come in AT ALL in Jersey. Add that to the name recognition that Craig has in NJ, and you've got something cooking.

[Johnny4]

Another thing that will help out the Fan a lot in this situation is that ESPN does not come in AT ALL in Jersey. Add that to the name recognition that Craig has in NJ, and you've got something cooking.
Your right. FAN has the strongest signal in the area. I've actually heard Mad Dog goof on ESPN's shitty signal. I've caught FAN while in Lake George and past Trenton in Jersey.

[JimBeam]

Sorry to resurrect this thread but I've just started listening to these guys over the last month or so because I've gotten bored of Mike & Mike.

I dig the chemistry between Boomer and Chris.

Chris is such a straight forward clown/jackass that it makes him seem personable.

Now I'm sure this has been talked about already but it's my understanding that Chris was on one of the old NEW shows but I'm not sure which one.

The " Sports Guys " show or whatever it was called seemed to have a revolving door so at what time was Carton on there and who was his partner ?

[PD]

Sorry to resurrect this thread but I've just started listening to these guys over the last month or so because I've gotten bored of Mike & Mike.

I dig the chemistry between Boomer and Chris.

Chris is such a straight forward clown/jackass that it makes him seem personable.

Now I'm sure this has been talked about already but it's my understanding that Chris was on one of the old NEW shows but I'm not sure which one.

The " Sports Guys " show or whatever it was called seemed to have a revolving door so at what time was Carton on there and who was his partner ?

I think Carton was the 2nd group - the one just before Ferral.

[JimBeam]

Yeah that's been a while so prob why I'm drawning a blank.

I was just curious.

Thanks for the heads-up.

[Doctor Z]

I actually wake up to this show every morning and I must say, I quite enjoy it. But I've noticed, especially today, that Carton ON HIS OWN, is fucking TERRIBLE. I could hardly listen.

[PD]

I actually wake up to this show every morning and I must say, I quite enjoy it. But I've noticed, especially today, that Carton ON HIS OWN, is fucking TERRIBLE. I could hardly listen.

Carton has a bit of Mad Dog Russo in him; he'll throw stuff out there to annoy some and wait for the responses.

Boomer is pretty vanilla - although when he says he knows Football I believe him, as opposed to when Fatso Francessa says it.

I find their show to be pretty good- but like any sports talk show, its all dependent on what has happened the night before.

[JimBeam]

Yeah I think it works best when they are together.

They play off of each other real well.

To be honest I think they are the best team I've personally listened to outside of R&F.

[Freitag]

Sorry to resurrect this thread but I've just started listening to these guys over the last month or so because I've gotten bored of Mike & Mike.

I dig the chemistry between Boomer and Chris.

Chris is such a straight forward clown/jackass that it makes him seem personable.

Now I'm sure this has been talked about already but it's my understanding that Chris was on one of the old NEW shows but I'm not sure which one.

The " Sports Guys " show or whatever it was called seemed to have a revolving door so at what time was Carton on there and who was his partner ?

Ah, see, this is the confusion.

By "Chris", do you mean "Craig"?

Chris CARLIN is the update guy, and the voice of Rutgers football.

Craig CARTON is the former Jersey Guy from 101.5 and former Sports Guy.

(I guess with the similar last names and initials, people get confused.)

Craig was on WNEW back in 2001. He worked with Sid Rosenberg (who went on to IMUS, then had a few drug episodes and ended up getting fired, now clean and sober working on Miami's version of the FAN) and then worked with Blain Ensley. He was on the air and reporting live when 9/11 happened.

[JimBeam]

I'm talking about Carton. Not the fat guy ( although he's mildly humorous ).

[JimBeam]

Wow I didn't even pick up on the fact that he was the guy that was briefly on Imus.

That was totally passed me.

Why would FAN bring him back ?

Didn't he make some questionable comments ?

[JimBeam]

NEVERMIND that last part.

I missed, and had forgotten, that it was Sid that got in trouble on Imus.

So it was Chris and Sid on NEW and they were replaced by who ?

Ferrall and one of the old WPLJ guys no ?

[Doctor Z]

When Carton is by himself, you really notice his general cadence and speech patterns are extremely annoying.

[Freitag]

Wow I didn't even pick up on the fact that he was the guy that was briefly on Imus.

That was totally passed me.

Why would FAN bring him back ?

Didn't he make some questionable comments ?

"briefly?"

Sid was on Imus for years. I would probably say 2002-2005. Sid was edgier than Imus, and Imus and Charles took great lengths to keep him reeled in.

He did make some comments that in a Post-Imus world would have gotten him nailed to the wall. But that was before everything hit the fan.

Sid wasn't fired for content; he was fired because he had major drug problems.

Sid was the same way Craig was - you either loved him or hated him but always listened to him. The problem is, you can't have personalities like Sid and Craig in the same room - it's TOO edgy and unlistenable. That's why the Rossi/Carton and Boomer/Carton pairings work.

Great line today:

Craig: "What do you call it - capicol or gabbagoul?"

Chris: "I call it delicious."

[Freitag]

NEVERMIND that last part.

I missed, and had forgotten, that it was Sid that got in trouble on Imus.

So it was Chris and Sid on NEW and they were replaced by who ?

Ferrall and one of the old WPLJ guys no ?

It was -

Sid and Craig.

Craig & two other guys (Eddie Ifft? Someone was in there)

Craig and Blain Ensley, from Rocky Allen Showgram on PLJ.

Ferrall and Blain.

Ferrall solo.

Ferrall gets fired in the St. Pat's mess, replaced with Richard Neer doing a WFAN-style show on WNEW (they used FAN branding and everything) and then finally, one last guy who I think was simulcast from Atlanta.

[Freitag]

NEVERMIND that last part.

I missed, and had forgotten, that it was Sid that got in trouble on Imus.

So it was Chris and Sid on NEW and they were replaced by who ?

Ferrall and one of the old WPLJ guys no ?

CRAIG

[Freitag]

The Sports Guy Lineup:

Scott Kaplan and Sid Rosenberg (Scott and Sid)
Scott Kaplan, Sid Rosenberg, Eddie Ifft, and John Riggins
Sid Rosenberg and Eddie Ifft
Sid Rosenberg, Craig Carton, and Eddie Ifft
Sid Rosenberg, Craig Carton, and Blain Ensley
Craig Carton and Blain Ensley
Scott Ferrall and Blain Ensley
Scott Ferrall
Chris Dimino
Richard Neer and Harris Allen (WFAN on WNEW)

Sid was on WFAN from 2002-2005 as Imus's update guy and also was co-host of the Mid-Day show with Jody Mac and later, Joe Beningo.

He was dropped from the Imus show after he made some comments about Kylie Minogue in early 2005, and then fired altogether in late 2005 when he missed a Giants pre-game broadcast. He was replaced on the Imus show with Chris Carlin, and on the mid-day show with Evan Roberts.

Ironically, one of the producers of the Sports Guys is now a high-ranking bigwig in Viacom radio.

[JimBeam]

Gotcha.

I went back and re-read what I posted and realized I was screwing myself and you up.

I was saying " Chris " but should've been saying " Craig ".

I know the difference but not sure why I was messing that up.

My bad. But you figured it out.

I did like Sid on both the NEW and FAN shows.

[docgoblin]

Gotcha.

I went back and re-read what I posted and realized I was screwing myself and you up.

I was saying " Chris " but should've been saying " Craig ".

I know the difference but not sure why I was messing that up.

My bad. But you figured it out.

I did like Sid on both the NEW and FAN shows.

Chris Carlin and Craig Carton... It's pretty easy to confuse the two. I like the chemistry between Craig and Boomer but when one of them is on vacation the show is not as good. I always thought of Craig and Sid as very similar acts. They both play up the gambling aspect. They both talk about the chicks quite a bit, and try to push the envelope. I don't think Craig has any of the addiction problems that have plagued Sid however. With Craig it's an act. With Sid it was a lifestyle. Ronny talks about days at NEW when Sid would hang around the station for hours after his shift because there were usually guys outside waiting for him. He'd usually slink away under the cover of darkness... Probably to the nearest crap game.

[Freitag]

Two things:

1) Craig re-enacting the end of "An Officer and a Gentleman" with Favre as Mayo and Craig as Winger - HILARITY.

2) Al Dukes' cheapness continues. Al, who was on vacation, called Craig because he was unsure about tipping for the delivery of couches. He only had a 20 and there was two delivery guys. He didn't want to give one of them the 20.

al hughesssss

[PD]

Two things:

1) Craig re-enacting the end of "An Officer and a Gentleman" with Favre as Mayo and Craig as Winger - HILARITY.

2) Al Dukes' cheapness continues. Al, who was on vacation, called Craig because he was unsure about tipping for the delivery of couches. He only had a 20 and there was two delivery guys. He didn't want to give one of them the 20.

al hughesssss

did you catch craig call in to fox news "yes, I am a genius".

He's been on fire today.

[PD]

Sid was on WFAN from 2002-2005 as Imus's update guy and also was co-host of the Mid-Day show with Jody Mac and later, Joe Beningo.

He was dropped from the Imus show after he made some comments about Kylie Minogue in early 2005, and then fired altogether in late 2005 when he missed a Giants pre-game broadcast. He was replaced on the Imus show with Chris Carlin, and on the mid-day show with Evan Roberts..

after Sid was fired, he resurfaced as a WFAN weekend fill in,
and he had "incidents" making comments about the Williams sisters, and about stealing Dish network.

I loved sid, but when Lawrence Taylor has an intervention for you, you have a problem.

[Freitag]

after Sid was fired, he resurfaced as a WFAN weekend fill in,
and he had "incidents" making comments about the Williams sisters, and about stealing Dish network.

I loved sid, but when Lawrence Taylor has an intervention for you, you have a problem.

The incidents about the Williams Sisters and Dish Network happened when he was on IMUS. That led up to him being fired from Imus - the Kylie Minogue thing was the last straw.

He did do weekend work on WFAN, but I think that was basically "auditions" for him to get a new job somewhere else; to prove he was clean and was reliable. They had already given his spots for the mid-day show to Roberts and his Giants pregame spot to Carlin, so it wasn't like they were going to fire them to put Sid back in.

He ended up in Miami and it sounds like he's doing pretty good down there; I guess it's a hard lesson to learn.

[Freitag]

did you catch craig call in to fox news "yes, I am a genius".

He's been on fire today.

Whenever Craig is validated, it makes for awesome radio. I haven't been able to get WFAN's live stream, but he was DESTROYING this morning on the ride in.

[PD]

Whenever Craig is validated, it makes for awesome radio. I haven't been able to get WFAN's live stream, but he was DESTROYING this morning on the ride in.

I dunno if it matters, but lately Ive been using the cbs radio via winamp while at work.

http://208.80.52.46/WFANAM?ext=.flv

[Freitag]

Andrea Pininfarina, head of the company which designs Ferraris, Fiats and the Ford Focus, died in a road crash in the early hours of Thursday near the Italian city of Turin, riding his Vespa scooter.

So much for that matta-cocky design!

[Freitag]

"Absolutely filthy."

[Aqualad]

I had no idea there were so many Sports Guys. I listened during the Craig and Blaine era but quit when stupid Ferrell came in. Hated Craig on Jersey Guys, but I need to check out Carton and Boomer.

[Don Stugots]

The Sports Guy Lineup:

Scott Kaplan and Sid Rosenberg (Scott and Sid)
Ironically, one of the producers of the Sports Guys is now a high-ranking bigwig in Viacom radio.

LOOK AT THE HIND! I enjoyed Scot and Sid, the OG Brooklyn Boys. "IT'S EMBARRASSING!"

Who is The Olive?


I had no idea there were so many Sports Guys. I listened during the Craig and Blaine era but quit when stupid Ferrell came in. Hated Craig on Jersey Guys, but I need to check out Carton and Boomer.

jersey guys was a show I always listened to even though I don't like jersey.

[Tenbatsuzen]

LOOK AT THE HIND! I enjoyed Scot and Sid, the OG Brooklyn Boys. "IT'S EMBARRASSING!"

Who is The Olive?



Matt Olivero, the aforementioned CBS Bigwig.


jersey guys was a show I always listened to even though I don't like jersey.

Rude and rude.

[Don Stugots]

Matt Olivero, the aforementioned CBS Bigwig.



Rude and rude.

I was answering your question Jeopardy style.


Look at the HIND!

[sarsbusdriver]

What a revolving door lineup.
I think Opie called them the Menudo oof radio.

Loved the Sports Guys.
My favorite bit that stands out was the cockfight.
It may have been a work, but made for good radio.


The Sports Guy Lineup:

Scott Kaplan and Sid Rosenberg (Scott and Sid)
Scott Kaplan, Sid Rosenberg, Eddie Ifft, and John Riggins
Sid Rosenberg and Eddie Ifft
Sid Rosenberg, Craig Carton, and Eddie Ifft
Sid Rosenberg, Craig Carton, and Blain Ensley
Craig Carton and Blain Ensley
Scott Ferrall and Blain Ensley
Scott Ferrall
Chris Dimino
Richard Neer and Harris Allen (WFAN on WNEW)

Sid was on WFAN from 2002-2005 as Imus's update guy and also was co-host of the Mid-Day show with Jody Mac and later, Joe Beningo.

He was dropped from the Imus show after he made some comments about Kylie Minogue in early 2005, and then fired altogether in late 2005 when he missed a Giants pre-game broadcast. He was replaced on the Imus show with Chris Carlin, and on the mid-day show with Evan Roberts.

Ironically, one of the producers of the Sports Guys is now a high-ranking bigwig in Viacom radio.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I was answering your question Jeopardy style.


Look at the HIND!

You didn't ring in with "ADIOS COMPADRES!" so you lose points. That's a demerit for Al Dukes.

[Don Stugots]

You didn't ring in with "ADIOS COMPADRES!" so you lose points. That's a demerit for Al Dukes.

How about:

"PEACE! on the streets"

plus, i only listen to the show 6 to 6:30, then I am at work.

[Don Stugots]

the opening break today was funny with Craig calling in from his phone from "the top of the 59th street bridge".

[Tenbatsuzen]

Craig was on Channel 11 for the Jets pre-game tonight.

He did OK. Just needed to know which camera he has to look into.

[barjockey]

Cartons great with boomer but he needs a better partner for TV

[Tenbatsuzen]

Cartons great with boomer but he needs a better partner for TV

Channel 11 doesn't have much. It's either Sal Marchiano, Kaity Tong, or Brownsheets.

[barjockey]

Channel 11 doesn't have much. It's either Sal Marchiano, Kaity Tong, or Brownsheets.

Is Jill Brownsheets?

:lol::lol::tongue:

[Tenbatsuzen]

"won't you die friggin' eagles..."

Al Dukes rules.

BTW, Radio Dentist said Chris Carlin's gone from WFAN, so it looks like Recco is the permanent news guy.

[NewYorkDragons80]

With Sid it was a lifestyle. Ronny talks about days at NEW when Sid would hang around the station for hours after his shift because there were usually guys outside waiting for him. He'd usually slink away under the cover of darkness... Probably to the nearest crap game.

Damn, I've never heard that before. Anybody got a clip? Back when I was interning with the Dragons, Sid was doing play by play for a season or two. He always seemed like he was somewhat aloof and checking over his shoulder. After his demons became public, it all came together.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Al Dukes just became the most hated man in Kansas City.

[Don Stugots]

Well those people should hate themselves for living in Kansas City.

[JimBeam]

Morten Andersen was on this morning and he was a great guest.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Morten Andersen was on this morning and he was a great guest.

He was. That whole segment from incarcerated Bob to Morten was great.

[PD]

Morten Andersen was on this morning and he was a great guest.

is that the half footed kicker?

I listen often, but not this morning.

[Tenbatsuzen]

is that the half footed kicker?

I listen often, but not this morning.

They both played for the Saints, but that was Tom Dempsey.

[JimBeam]

A little bit of Morten back when he was w/ the Saints :

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The link to KSK's post :

http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2008/12/which-one-of-you-fine-ladies-wants-to-get-with-the-copenhagen-dragon.html

[Friday]

i think i may be enjoying this unauthorized Boomer audio a bit too much. :D

[Enabler]

Pretty much a non-story but Aubrey O'Day hung up on Boomer & Carton on Friday. Another quality booking by "The Faggot of the Opera" Al Dukes.

audio: http://www.wfan.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=3488102

[Tenbatsuzen]

Pretty much a non-story but Aubrey O'Day hung up on Boomer & Carton on Friday. Another quality booking by "The Faggot of the Opera" Al Dukes.

audio: http://www.wfan.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=3488102

To Al's credit, Craig hasn't bashed at all... and Craig had issues with other producers.

My question is this -

Mark Feinsand (sp?) was on Friday... they were telling a story about how someone at WFAN went ballistic because Mark, an intern at the time, ate an unauthorized slice of pizza.

Mark and Eric Spitz (PD of WFAN) both protected who the guilty party was... it's either Russ Salzberg, Russo, or Mike Francesa.

[Enabler]

To Al's credit, Craig hasn't bashed at all... and Craig had issues with other producers.

My question is this -

Mark Feinsand (sp?) was on Friday... they were telling a story about how someone at WFAN went ballistic because Mark, an intern at the time, ate an unauthorized slice of pizza.

Mark and Eric Spitz (PD of WFAN) both protected who the guilty party was... it's either Russ Salzberg, Russo, or Mike Francesa.


No I agree. Al does a good job on that show.

As for your other question...Id sooner starve than try to take food away from Francessa. If pizza is missing he's sure as shit gonna notice.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Johnny I'll Do Ya is the best name EVER.

BTW, did anyway hear the "Pre-Pass" commercial on WFAN this morning? Kinda wigged me out.

[Freitag]

Alyssa Milano was on this morning.

A little cringe... yikes.

Alyssa was not in a good mood and I think Craig picked up on that and wanted to annoy her more.

[NewYorkDragons80]

Mark and Eric Spitz (PD of WFAN) both protected who the guilty party was... it's either Russ Salzberg, Russo, or Mike Francesa.

Hmmm...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_9RuVMobIC4Y/SScshFUAHvI/AAAAAAAAAJY/-7ueGDxYk3Q/medium_giantsCIS%20016-1.JPG

Who...

http://www.topnews.in/files/images/ChrisRusso.jpg

Could...

http://www.hotfootblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/314facesmaddog.jpg

It be???

[Don Stugots]

Great call yesterday with a guy calling craig "chris".

A woman just called to say that tickets at these new ball fields are not as affordable as they once were. Craig said she was nuts and it is.

Craig, no it isn't, sorry. You may have to tow a line since the mets are on WFAN but don't make believe that people are not have hard time right now.

[Freitag]

Great call yesterday with a guy calling craig "chris".

A woman just called to say that tickets at these new ball fields are not as affordable as they once were. Craig said she was nuts and it is.

Craig, no it isn't, sorry. You may have to tow a line since the mets are on WFAN but don't make believe that people are not have hard time right now.

Outside of the "legends" seating, I'm pretty sure that prices have only elevated a little bit. It's the scalpers right now who are making a premium on the newness of both stadiums.

That being said, the Yankees actually REDUCED prices on a lot of food because they run their own concessions now. $6 beer. So in the end, it becomes a wash.

[Don Stugots]

the woman's grip was that the mets did away with the opening day family plan and for most family plan days. craig took the "too bad for them" and "its not that bad" role. just seemed out of touch a bit given the economic state we are all in.

[Freitag]

the woman's grip was that the mets did away with the opening day family plan and for most family plan days. craig took the "too bad for them" and "its not that bad" role. just seemed out of touch a bit given the economic state we are all in.

Craig's been extra "craigy" lately. I don't understand why. it seems they've all been on edge especially with the callers lately.

[Don Stugots]

he keeps mentioning management, maybe they have been getting heat over ratings?

[Bay Ridge Tim]

I recently switched shifts and now I get to listen to Boomer & Carton on the way home. I love it. Their have a great balance. Boomer plays a great straight man. Craig has some really funny lines. I love when they rag on Sterling and Waldman.

I also really enjoy having Al Dukes in my life. Has anyone heard the parody songs he's been pumping out? I love that man.

[JimBeam]

A few days ago I was starting to hate Carton because he can be a whiney b*tch sometimes and it gets old.

But today he was funny again.

He always keeps me guessing.

[JPMNICK]

A few days ago I was starting to hate Carton because he can be a whiney b*tch sometimes and it gets old.

But today he was funny again.

He always keeps me guessing.

i don't think he likes boomer at all anymore. boomer is such fucking annoying to listen to. he is very pretentious and has no clue how to run with a bit

[Freitag]

i don't think he likes boomer at all anymore. boomer is such fucking annoying to listen to. he is very pretentious and has no clue how to run with a bit

I wouldn't go that far. It's definitely a very different dynamic than Craig had with Ray. I will admit that Boomer is very wooden some times, but that's part of the show's uniqueness.

It's not two dorks like Mike and Mike, or a pompous jerk like Francesa.

[Spagett]

I wouldn't go that far. It's definitely a very different dynamic than Craig had with Ray. I will admit that Boomer is very wooden some times, but that's part of the show's uniqueness.

It's not two dorks like Mike and Mike, or a pompous jerk like Francesa.

Did the pot just call the kettle black

[Freitag]

Did the pot just call the kettle black

Depends. Why don't you stop using alts and man up if you're going to talk trash?

[PD]

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[JimBeam]

Those internet chicks don't look all that. I was expecting much better.

Is that Carton's wife in the 3rd pic ?

[PD]

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Is that Carton's wife in the 3rd pic ?
dunno.
This made local (wnbc-tv) news, but i only caught the end.

[SKANE]

Al Hughes!

[PD]

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Radio-Host-Puts-His-Speedo-Where-His-Mouth-Is-81044607.html

[Tenbatsuzen]

Is that Carton's wife in the 3rd pic ?

It does look like her a little bit, but I'm pretty sure it's not. I think that's Reby Sky.

Did Craig say his wife was there?

[JimBeam]

I thought he said earlier in the week that she'd be there.

I just thought it was her based on her proximity to him and that she didn't look like a " character ".

[Freitag]

BTW, a certain Ron and Fez polarizing regular tried calling in this morning before 8am, started his typical rambling schtick, and was immediately hung up upon and led to Craig mocking him and then yelling at Al for not screening the calls.

who could it beeeeeee

[disneyspy]

BTW, a certain Ron and Fez polarizing regular tried calling in this morning before 8am, started his typical rambling schtick, and was immediately hung up upon and led to Craig mocking him and then yelling at Al for not screening the calls.

who could it beeeeeee

was he a heckler?

[Freitag]

was he a heckler?

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[JimBeam]

I was listening a bit this morning and you know sometimes Carton can be such a little b*tch.

It's those times when I want Boomer to slap him.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I was listening a bit this morning and you know sometimes Carton can be such a little b*tch.

It's those times when I want Boomer to slap him.

About what? When I was listening, Craig had Rod Gilbert in to surprise Boomer and he was fucking bowled over.

[JimBeam]

Mostly the calls that were anti-Jets and he was hanging up on them midsentence and then rambling on about how it's great for New York and every New Yorker should love it.

And today he's making bold predictions that the Jets are gonna win, which I'd expect from a fan of the team, but they come off so lame because he's not putting anything up for it.

If the Jets win he'll do an " I told you so " but if they lose he'll pass it off as " Well that was supposed to happen ".

He needs to lock himself into another bet like walking across the bridge and that'd put so emphasis on his pick.

[foodcourtdruide]

I always thought Carton was a MadDog rip off, just talk loud and make outrageous claims. However, he doesn't have nearly the sports knowledge Chris Russo has.

[JimBeam]

Don't get me wrong, 85% of the time I like Carton, but it's that 15% that makes me want to strangle him.

He does have a Russo-like sound at times but to your point Russo usually has a good handle on what the subject and carton goes for a sort of shock value.

Like yeterday he was playing dumb trying to figure out if it was the governor of Indiana or Indianapolis.

[foodcourtdruide]

Don't get me wrong, 85% of the time I like Carton, but it's that 15% that makes me want to strangle him.

He does have a Russo-like sound at times but to your point Russo usually has a good handle on what the subject and carton goes for a sort of shock value.

Like yeterday he was playing dumb trying to figure out if it was the governor of Indiana or Indianapolis.

Yeah, rip off may be too harsh. I don't dislike him either, but I get frustrated the same way. I think he dumbs himself down to be the "home town guy"

[JimBeam]

Did anybody hear those girls on this morning ?

How is it that you could be 23 years old and not know who fought in the Civil War ?

[Earlshog]

Did anybody hear those girls on this morning ?

How is it that you could be 23 years old and not know who fought in the Civil War ?

whats so civil about war anyway... (that old gag)

I like Al Dukes Miley Cyrus / Jets Parody... it was funny that they played it for Nick Mangold

[Freitag]

I always thought Carton was a MadDog rip off, just talk loud and make outrageous claims. However, he doesn't have nearly the sports knowledge Chris Russo has.

Russo once asked if the movie "Daredevil" was based on a real story.

Carton is entertaining. If I wanted two sports geeks in the morning, I'd listen to Mike and Mike.

[foodcourtdruide]

Russo once asked if the movie "Daredevil" was based on a real story.

Carton is entertaining. If I wanted two sports geeks in the morning, I'd listen to Mike and Mike.

Russo is like Rainmain. He has an insanely good memory, but has trouble with practical things and he's heckler-like by looking at the past with rose-colored glasses. His opinions on things like music and movies are pretty bad, but his knowledge of sports history is incredibly impressive.

[JimBeam]

Did anybody listen this morning ?

I heard them talking about, but didn't know the backgound surrounding, something that Phil whatever his name is that writes about tv/radio for the Daily News wrote about Boomer.

Had something to do with his name because Boomer was explaining that he's had the name since before he was born.

Boomer also took a nice shot at Chris Berman and his use of the name.

Any ideas on what the issue was ?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Did anybody listen this morning ?

I heard them talking about, but didn't know the backgound surrounding, something that Phil whatever his name is that writes about tv/radio for the Daily News wrote about Boomer.

Had something to do with his name because Boomer was explaining that he's had the name since before he was born.

Boomer also took a nice shot at Chris Berman and his use of the name.

Any ideas on what the issue was ?

Mushnick.

This was his quote -


What's worse, WFAN's Craig Carton's cruel references to that young, unhinged ESPN go-fer who was played by Steve Phillips -- Carton repeatedly called her "a pig" -- or Boomer Esiason's indulgence of it? By the way, at 48, isn't it time Esiason went with something a tad more adult than Boomer -- maybe Corky or Biff?

Never mind the fact that he's been known as Boomer his entire playing career and it's basically his brand.

[JimBeam]

Thanks for the info.

I haven't read that guy's stuff in forever but based on what I hear about him, mostly on Boomer & Carton, he seems to have an issue w/ them and any sports talk that's not G-rated or better yet boring.

I guess he's just a bit jealous that he's not impotant enough to warrant a nickname.

I don't know it for sure but I bet he loves Francesca.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Thanks for the info.

I haven't read that guy's stuff in forever but based on what I hear about him, mostly on Boomer & Carton, he seems to have an issue w/ them and any sports talk that's not G-rated or better yet boring.

I guess he's just a bit jealous that he's not impotant enough to warrant a nickname.

I don't know it for sure but I bet he loves Francesca.

Mushnick is just an asshole who writes for shock value.

[Zorro]

Don't have XM at home so I listen to Boomer and Carton getting ready for work. Oddly enough there really good.

[Bob Impact]

I listened this morning while i was running some errands only to hear them debating whether or not Al Dukes would get hit on if he dressed as a woman, I nostalia'd so hard I almost drove into a tree.

[JimBeam]

I saw that Muschnick douche on some special about Tiger Woods.

I was totally thinking of another person when I heard his name.

I was thinking of that guy in the Daily News that writes about sports on tv and radio.

Bob Raisman maybe ?

[Doctor Z]

Does anybody know what the context or origin of that "SAANDWICHES" sound clip is? I don't get it.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Does anybody know what the context or origin of that "SAANDWICHES" sound clip is? I don't get it.

I've heard it before too... why not friend All Dukes on Facebook and ask him?

[Zorro]

Does anybody know what the context or origin of that "SAANDWICHES" sound clip is? I don't get it.

It comes from the Mets pathetic season last year when one of the broadcasters let his kid do an inning. The kid uses the sandwhich as an analogy