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Craig Harris Carton (born January 31, 1969) is an American radio and television personality who has gained national recognition as one of the most prominent sports broadcasters of his generation. Known for his outspoken and energetic on-air style, Carton has worked nationally across radio and television.
He is currently the co-host of The Carton Show with Chris McMonigle and hosts The Joint Venture Show with rapper Lil Wayne. He previously co-hosted the Carton and Roberts sports radio program on WFAN in New York City and appeared nationally on Fox Sports 1 as the weekday morning host of Breakfast Ball.
From 2007 to 2017, Carton co-hosted Boomer and Carton with Boomer Esiason on WFAN. The program was later simulcast nationally on CBS Sports Network and became one of the best-known sports radio programs in the United States, helping establish Carton as a nationally recognized figure in American sports broadcasting.
During its 10-year run, Boomer and Carton became the most listened to show in WFAN history, placing first among men ages 25–54. In September 2017, Carton resigned from the program and WFAN after his arrest for securities and wire fraud. He was sentenced to three and a half…
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