So I'm listening to Boomer and Carton this morning...

what?

If anyone needs a low threshold and low expectations, it's you...

and this is your first time listening to WFAN. Welcome! You'll find that BBI is quite split on the network, but I still prefer them to ESPN 98.7.

Just to catch you up, Boomer plays the media estabslished straight man, while Carton plays the provocative goon who goads callers with controversial statements. It's a provocative and generally reliable format. Not for everybody, but some enjoy it.

That's your mistake.

I am so glad we finally changed fucking systems. If anything, I hope Eli can erase the label put on him.

I hope he can progress in this system and throw between 30-40 Tds this upcoming year.

Has always been an Eli hater. The guy is a miserable Jets fans who has watched crap the last 10 years start at QB for his team.

so consider the source. Who cares?

In comment 12242090 Rob in CT/NYC said:

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If anyone needs a low threshold and low expectations, it's you...

In fairness, this is the same person who was surprised a glass of lemonade has a lot of sugar in it. You know, since lemons are such a naturally sweet fruit to begin with.

is turn off the radio -- they are both a bunch of hacks

Seriously -- if you want to learn how to be a sports radio host -- as much as I can't listen to him anymore -- listen to Francesser -- he's really the gold standard -- it's the ego part I can't take -- but he really is a very good broadcaster

you are bottom feeding listening to Boomer and Carton

nuff said.

...because he gets guys like you talking about him.. just like this.

I don't see anyone talking about your radio show.

Are line is better

when it comes to sports in the morning.....once you have listened to these guys once, you never have to listen to them again....not to mention how boring they both are....when I flick, it never stops on their channel.....

In comment 12242138 gidiefor said:

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is turn off the radio -- they are both a bunch of hacks Seriously -- if you want to learn how to be a sports radio host -- as much as I can't listen to him anymore -- listen to Francesser -- he's really the gold standard -- it's the ego part I can't take -- but he really is a very good broadcaster you are bottom feeding listening to Boomer and Carton

What else is on for sports here in NY? I'm forced to listen there and watch NFL Network. I'm a sports fan. So my choices are indeed limited.

Mike and Mike? Ok, maybe....

Francesa is the gold standard and Boomer and Carton are up for Sports Show of the Year? I am officially in the Bizarro universe.

gives a shit?

So, that's good news then I guess.

...only caught their act a couple of times a long time ago, but they seemed pretty terrible to me. I can't really comment on what WFAN is like now, it was pretty good back in the late 80s and 90s, but I stopped listening altogether a couple of years ago as it became mostly all garbage. The only time I turn it on now is to catch the 20 min update if I am expecting news and won't be able to get on a computer for a while.

They're regular lineup is pretty solid, IMO. They're fill-ins are usually an instant channel changer, though.

Jody MacDonald.
Richard Neer.
Russ (Thank god they dont let him on anymore outside of the Giants' post-game).
Even the usual Kim Jones+ random non-NY fan co-host combo makes me cringe.

but Richard Neer is the worst. He is the radio equivalent of a batter stepping out of the batters box.

Just saying...

In comment 12242300 Shepherdsam said:

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So, that's good news then I guess.

Hahaha...

Best to ignore everything he says about everything, because he's intentionally obnoxious and probably doesn't believe a word of it.

That's the Colin Cowherd school of sports radio.

guess who has two rings? That's all I care about.

And Eli is going to light up the NFL this season.

"If I had one game to win" and "If I wanted to win as many games as possible in a season."? Why wouldn't the best QB be able to do both and wouldn't winning multiple games be better than winning just one?

Are you trying to say that Eli is a great Super Bowl QB, but he isn't very good during the regular season? Please explain.

who cares...Rivers is a good QB. So is Ben. They have both played well in the playoffs. Guys like Carton will always defer to the other guys and always lean toward the negative with Eli, both publicly, to drive ratings, and even privately just because they won't want to ever praise the guy.

IF ELi was a Jet the green fan base in this town would gush about Eli's heroics. Two rings for a franchise that hadn't won since 69? Lol...pick 3rd my ass...they'd defend this guy all day.

Instead they can hope that GEno Smith wins ONE big NFL game. One. Eli has won at least one I think.

ELI=2 SB Wins..enough said...

Is a shock jock prone to say things on the line of offensive. the next time he says anything about sports that is insightful will be the first time.

know about winning? These idiots thought Chad Pennington was going to the HOF. Turn the radio off.

Any big game he has won. Of course he has also never made it it anywhere near a SB. I can see some picking Big Ben, his stats are equivalent yo Eli's. Both are HOF players in my opinion.

...I can't stand that they use him on ads on WFAN. The guy can't even enunciate his words, plus he isn't funny, and, well, unintelligent.

about sports talk radio, and the people who host, is this:

They are rarely as informed about a team as the avid fan of that team is. And they don't allow performance or facts to ever alter a perception.

Roethlisberger, over Eli, both two time Super Bowl Champions, even though Eli unlike Big Ben, played a major role in each victory, is a good debate, but not unrealistic.

Rivers, over Eli, with no resume in championship games, is just another example of the aforementioned, facts not altering perception.

I was at one time a big time listener of sports talk radio. It was a good traveling companion, and good company during mundane jobs, like weeding a garden etc. But now I find them more annoying than entertaining, and listen much less frequently.

In comment 12242569 joeinpa said:

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about sports talk radio, and the people who host, is this: They are rarely as informed about a team as the avid fan of that team is. And they don't allow performance or facts to ever alter a perception. Roethlisberger, over Eli, both two time Super Bowl Champions, even though Eli unlike Big Ben, played a major role in each victory, is a good debate, but not unrealistic. Rivers, over Eli, with no resume in championship games, is just another example of the aforementioned, facts not altering perception. I was at one time a big time listener of sports talk radio. It was a good traveling companion, and good company during mundane jobs, like weeding a garden etc. But now I find them more annoying than entertaining, and listen much less frequently.

Can I get a Hoo-ah??? Sir, yessir!

why you listening to THEM?
2nd: from a guy that never played, and a guy that never won one and is a Giant/Eli basher(though picking Eli 2nd was one of his kinder assessment), GIGO.

there's only so much disecting the Yankees 1964 lineup vs. LHP that I can take...

The focus of their show is to be controversial and to make you laugh. I think Carton is hilarious, and so is Al Dukes, and Boomer compliments Carton really well. I don't need to hear indepth sports talk as soon as I get out of bed. Laughs with with sports talk sprinkled in is fine.

Carton's schtick is to tweak the Giant fan just like Francesa tweaks the Jet fan.

In comment 12242378 smshmth8690 said:

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but Richard Neer is the worst. He is the radio equivalent of a batter stepping out of the batters box.

I like him personally. His nickname is awesome: Sir Sominex, lol.

that is Radio 101

In comment 12242671 Sean said:

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Carton's schtick is to tweak the Giant fan just like Francesa tweaks the Jet fan.

Unfortunately (and incomprehensively) Boomer and Carton's ratings are strong. His "schtick" is just a lazy way to get through a broadcast (example:back in February, when it looked like the Broncos might not bring Peyton back, Carton's question of Giants fans at the beginning of the program was "who would you want quarterbacking the Giants in 2015, Peyton or Eli?". Carton berated Giants fans who called in and chose Eli). Living in Danbury, I listen to the local outlet of CBS sports radio's morning show - Gino and Jones. They are more knowledgeable and a lot more entertaining than B & C.

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So I'm listening to Boomer and Carton this morning...

...but instead, I'd say your first mistake is listening to sports talk radio at all.

My enjoyment of sports increased dramatically after I stopped listening to blowhard ex-jocks, wannabes, and never-weres blabbering on about guys playing a game.

The irony of me posting that on a sports themed website discussion forum full of those same people is not lost on me.

Imus was smutty but it was leavened with intellect and humore.\\

This guy is just about poo poo humor...not wit, no intellect, nothing but dirty for dirty.

And you know what, he's on because it appeals to so many of so don't blame the system or even that idiot.

" Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people" H. L. Mencken on P.T. Barnum and his freak show

A lot more hockey talk on WFan and on Boomer/Carton?

In comment 12242821 Wuphat said:

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Quote: So I'm listening to Boomer and Carton this morning... ...but instead, I'd say your first mistake is listening to sports talk radio at all. My enjoyment of sports increased dramatically after I stopped listening to blowhard ex-jocks, wannabes, and never-weres blabbering on about guys playing a game. The irony of me posting that on a sports themed website discussion forum full of those same people is not lost on me.

I agree with all of this.

In comment 12243145 hudson said:

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A lot more hockey talk on WFan and on Boomer/Carton?

lol

Yes