Hour 3; Bobby Burack: ESPN Played Dirty in Ryan Clark’s Mid-Show Firing
Hour 3; Bobby Burack: ESPN Played Dirty in Ryan Clark’s Mid-Show Firing  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Tue Jul 21 2026
Description: Outkick's Bobby Burack joins Craig and Zach Gelb to break down the messy tactics ESPN allegedly used during Ryan Clark’s termination. They explore the internal power struggle between Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith and how the network handled the leak of the news. The conversation also shifts to the Yankees' championship prospects without Aaron Judge and a debate over the Jets’ win total. (00:01:43) Bobby Burack on Ryan Clark (00:06:48) ESPN PR Leak Allegations (00:14:06) Pat McAfee Power Shift (00:19:45) Handling Firing and Personal Stories (00:25:32) Anthony’s Song with Lil Wayne (00:30:36) Yankees Title Hopes Without Judge (00:39:56) Performative Takes in Sports Media (00:44:34) Jets and Patriots Season Preview