Hour 3: Carlin's Corner Table: Ceres Pizza

Bart & Carlin47mApril 16, 2026

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In this lively episode of the Bart & Carlin Podcast, the hosts dive into a mix of sports analysis, pop culture debates, and a live tasting of Ceres Pizza in New York City’s Lower East Side. The conversation kicks off with a spirited discussion about the Jets and Giants' upcoming NFL Draft picks, with Carlin advocating for David Bailey and Sonny Stiles, while Bart questions the Giants' potential to secure top talent. They then debate the Mets' early-season struggles, with Carlin calling the team's performance 'atrocious' despite their spending, and Bart wrestling with whether he’ll panic before his 20-day window ends. The trio tackles the best comedy movie sequels, with strong opinions on 'Airplane 2', 'Friday After Next', and 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls', while also reflecting on the cultural shifts around racial caricatures in comedy. The episode culminates in a live Carlin’s Corner Table segment where they sample Ceres Pizza—a $42, sourdough-based, full-pie-only offering—receiving high praise for its buttery, chewy crust and balanced flavor, though the price and ordering logistics are acknowledged as hurdles. The hosts ultimately give it a 4.5 out of 5 Carlin’s, calling it a premium treat worth the effort.

Key Takeaways
1

Ceres Pizza offers a premium, sourdough-based, full-pie experience with exceptional flavor and texture, justifying its $42 price point as a special occasion treat.

2

The Jets and Giants are expected to target David Bailey and Sonny Stiles in the upcoming NFL Draft, with Carlin emphasizing the need for defensive talent to support their quarterbacks.

3

The Mets’ early-season struggles are severe enough to warrant concern, but not yet panic—though their performance is described as 'atrocious' despite significant spending.

4

Comedy sequels like 'Airplane 2' and 'Friday After Next' are praised for their enduring humor, while films like 'Caddyshack 2' and 'Mask 2' are dismissed as failures.

5

The hosts defend their integrity in food reviews, rejecting freebies and insisting on purchasing food to maintain credibility in their ratings.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

NFL Draft Predictions & Jets/Giants Strategy

If I'm the Jets, that's what I'm doing with David Bailey. Then at the Giants, at No. 5, right now, Sonny Stiles.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Mets' Early Season Struggles & Panic Threshold

This is so bad to watch. And I know it's Otani Lesnar. I don't care. You can't do anything right now.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Best Comedy Movie Sequels Debate

Airplane 2? Okay. That's pretty good.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Ceres Pizza Live Tasting & Integrity in Reviews

This is a really good pizza. I have to say, this is as good a pizza as I've had in a while.

Highlight
40:00
10 min

Cultural Shifts in Comedy & Racial Caricatures

The hosts reflect on how societal norms have changed, discussing why movies like 'Tropical Thunder' or 'Special Olympics' would not be made today due to sensitivity around racial portrayals.

High-Impact Quotes
I will not take free food as something that we can rate anymore. Now we're only going to be purchasing them.
Chris Carlin27:04
Viral: 90.0
This is so bad to watch. And I know it's Otani Lesnar. I don't care. You can't do anything right now.
Chris Carlin8:59
Viral: 85.0
This is a five-carlin slice that we will grade four and a half because of what's involved, but it's an excellent pizza.
Chris Carlin40:19
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Bart ScottChris Carlin

Guests

Tom BauerJoe LeoBrooklyn Kev
Topics Discussed
Food Criticism & Integrity90%NFL Draft Strategy85%New York City Food Scene85%Comedy Movie Sequels80%Live Podcast Events75%Baseball Team Performance75%Cultural Sensitivity in Comedy70%Sports Media & Fan Culture65%
People & Brands

Chris Carlin

person

15xPositive

Bart Scott

person

12xPositive

Ceres Pizza

other

10xPositive

Tom Bauer

person

6xPositive

Joe Leo

person

5xPositive

Mets

other

5xNegative

Yankees

other

4xPositive

ESPN

organization

4xNeutral

Sonny Stiles

person

3xPositive

David Bailey

person

3xPositive

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