Talk is Cheap: A New York Giants Podcast

For the first time in our podcast's history, we have a Giants playoff game to talk about. We go in-depth to preview the Giants-Packers wild-card playoff game. And that includes some discussion about Odell Beckham Jr. and some Giants partying on a boat with Justin Bieber and other celebrities Monday in Miami. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants are locked into the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs with a meaningless game Sunday in Washington up next. Should Ben McAdoo rest his key starters, or do the Giants need some mojo before the wild-card playoff round? We debate that and break down the Giants' potential first-round opponents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down the Giants' 17-6 win over the Lions and get into some of the NFC playoff scenarios. Plus, a debate into whether Ben McAdoo is a candidate for NFL Coach of the Year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants are the only team to beat the Cowboys this year. Big Blue has made Dak Prescott look like a rookie twice, and contained MVP candidate Ezekiel Elliott twice. Quite simply, the Giants are inside the heads of the Cowboys now. That bodes well for a potential January showdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' defeat in Pittsburgh wasn't a surprise to us, but the way it all went down wasn't pretty. Is there reason to be concerned, or is it just a small hiccup in the grand scheme? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After (expected) victories over the Bears and Browns, the Giants are set up for a fun finish. We play some "Fact or Fiction?" to cover the hot topics surrounding the team as it gears up for the stretch run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' six wins have come by a combined 21 points, and although they keep playing in nail-biters, winning these games has been different from past years. We break down the 21-20 win over Cincinnati and try to revise the Giants' expectations for the rest of the year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season is halfway done and we're seeing that the Giants can at least think about an NFC East title. This comes after yet another close game, which Big Blue is becoming pretty good at winning. We break down the win over the Eagles and what we think the Giants can accomplish in the second half of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' win over the Rams was secondary news this week, as the Josh Brown story dominated the headlines. Joe Giglio, James Kratch and Dan Duggan discuss the Giants' handling of the situation and give a behind-the-scenes look into how the story broke as the days went on. Plus, with the bye week here, an assessment of the Giants' season so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two weeks ago, we were talking about Odell Beckham Jr. for all the wrong reasons. Well, this is more like it. Beckham saved the Giants with a career-high performance in a game Big Blue had to have. We break down the exciting outcome and also look ahead to a crucial six-game stretch coming up for the Giants. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you seen Eli Manning? Because he's gone missing, along with the rest of the Giants' offense. We break down another dismal performance by Big Blue. Plus, Dan Duggan gives his account of what happened when Ereck Flowers shoved ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan in the locker room after the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the third time in the Giants' past seven games dating back to last season, we are talking about Odell Beckham's out-of-control antics. And, perhaps not coincidentally, the Giants are 0-3 in those games, too, including Monday's 24-10 loss to Minnesota. Can the OBJ problem be fixed? Is he hurting the Giants more than he's helping? We take a deep dive into that and look at some of the other concerns facing Big Blue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Barca comes on the podcast to talk about his new book, 'Big Blue Wrecking Crew'. The book is an inside look at the Giants' 1986 season, which featured some big personalities and the franchise's first Super Bowl title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some concerns following the Giants' 29-27 loss to the Redskins, but it's not time to panic (yet). Joe, James and Dan break down the loss, and focus in on the rough games from Ben McAdoo, Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. Plus, we take some Twitter questions and look ahead to the Giants' brutal stretch of games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down everything from the Giants' strange 16-13 win over the Saints. A common theme: The Giants are 2-0 in large part to their offseason decisions. High draft picks Eli Apple and Sterling Shepard had big games vs. New Orleans, as did several of the free-agent acquisitions on defense. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For once, the Giants beat the Cowboys in Week 1 (thanks to some help from Dallas, of course). Nonetheless, the newcomers had a big role in the win. From Ben McAdoo's coaching to all of the defensive additions who had good games, there were some strong first impressions. We break down everything from the Week 1 victory and then look ahead to the Saints in Week 2.Follow the podcast on Twitter @TalkIsCheapNYG See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2016 season is finally here! With the NFC East completely up for grabs, we grab our crystal balls and look into the future. How many wins will the Giants finish with? Plus, some over/under predictions on key players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Pugh and the Giants can make all the excuses in the world, but right now it's pretty clear there are major issues on the offensive line. How big of a problem is it, and is there any way to fix it before the season begins? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the news of Josh Brown's suspension to a truly ugly preseason performance in Buffalo, it was a weekend the Giants probably want to forget. But just when should Giants fans start getting a bit nervous? We tackle that topic and lots more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another setback for Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, we ponder whether his Big Blue career is over. Plus, a game of Fact or Fiction that touches on Ryan Nassib, Ben McAdoo and the Giants' window of opportunity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we look ahead to the preseason opener on Friday night, former NFL wide receiver Brandon London joins the show to give his impressions from Giants training camp. London, who played for the Giants, Dolphins and Steelers, is currently a host for Giants.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Giants beat writer Dan Duggan makes his debut on the podcast. We discuss what we've seen in training camp so far, including a different side of Jerry Reese, a scare from Odell Beckham and lots more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and James discuss the top five storylines surrounding the Giants heading into training camp. Topics include: The first non-Tom Coughlin camp since 2003, Victor Cruz's return and lots more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With training camp a month away, we recap the big takeaways from the spring and look ahead a bit to the summer weeks. Plus, Jordan announces he's leaving the show, so we reminisce on his top memories from three years on the beat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan and James break down what they've seen during Giants organized team activity practices and who has impressed the most. Plus, Joe gets the beat writers to give a little inside look at their daily (and new) use of Snapchat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look at three key positions the Giants are weak in and discuss whether they're good enough elsewhere to survive. Plus, we'll tell you why it's not yet time to panic on Victor Cruz. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan and James each lay out a plan for a way the Giants can improve before training camp begins in July. Plus, we debate whether it makes sense to trade Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, we're a few months away from kickoff, but there are already some obvious starting spots that will be up for grabs. We go in-depth on which Giants are the frontrunners to start at several of those positions, including running back and wide receiver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We break down every pick the Giants made in the 2016 NFL Draft. That, of course, includes Eli Apple and the wild disaster scenario the Giants endured in the first round. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Giants and Eagles podcasts join forces to present a 2016 NFL Mock Draft (top 20 picks only). We also discuss the Eagles/Browns trade and how it affects the Giants in the first round. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fourth of our four-part NFL Draft 2016 series, we dig into the top 10, especially after recent news that could shake up the first round. How does the Rams-Titans trade affect the Giants? What do the Giants do if Myles Jack, amid injury concerns, falls to them? Is 10 too high to take Laquon Treadwell? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third of our four-part NFL Draft 2016 series, we spend the episode focusing on the defensive prospects. What do the Giants need to come away with on defense? Who are the top players on the board? All this, plus we throw out a bunch of different first-round scenarios for the Giants at No. 10. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second of our four-part NFL Draft 2016 series, we spend the episode focusing entirely on the offensive prospects. What do the Giants need to come away with on offense? Which top players could be on the board at No. 10? All this, plus we play a game of hypotheticals for certain draft scenarios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of our four-part series, we look ahead to the NFL Draft on April 28. Will the Giants be able to land an elite prospect? Plus, a game of Fact or Fiction and our initial predictions for the Giants' pick at No. 10. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants had the money to make a splash in free agency, and that's exactly what they did on Day One. Now, we break it all down and look ahead to what's next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first major week of the offseason is finally here, and the Giants have a ton of money to spend in free agency. Joe, Jordan and James go in-depth on the team's biggest needs, predictions and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants have a top-10 draft pick, and Jordan and James had a first-hand look at some of the country's top NFL prospects at the scouting combine. Who's hot and who's not when it comes to a possibility for the Giants? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Jason Pierre-Paul to Josh Brown, the Giants have several free-agent decisions to make. We rank the importance of keeping them in blue. Plus, Jordan talks about why he could end up shaving Victor Cruz's number into his head. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many holes to fill, so where do the Giants begin? We give our plan to the Giants' offseason. Plus, a Senior Bowl week recap and Super Bowl predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants have their new coach in Ben McAdoo, and we break down whether he's the right man for the job. Plus, was Steve Spagnuolo the right choice to lead the defense? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It appears the Giants will be choosing from Ben McAdoo, Doug Marrone and Hue Jackson. Who is the best fit for Big Blue? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Coughlin is gone, and the Giants have huge shoes to fill. We go through the list of candidates that John Mara will choose from over the next few weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After four straight years out of the playoffs, Sunday could mark the final game of the Tom Coughlin era. Should he be the only one on the hot seat? If changes are made, who could replace the two-time Super Bowl winner? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants and their star receiver are once again the talk of the sports world, but this time it's not for Odell Beckham Jr.'s accolades. Instead, it's for his WWE-esque showdown with Josh Norman and the Panthers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. basically kept the Giants' season alive, we ask: Are there any non-QBs you'd rather start a franchise with over OBJ? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Coughlin's fourth-quarter decisions have been questioned all season long, but this one vs. the Jets just might be the one that causes an offseason change. We discuss the future of the Giants' coach in this week's episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the chance to all but put away the NFC East, the Giants came up small against Washington. Plus, we debate whether certain changes need to be made for the final few weeks of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we look ahead to the Giants' remaining schedule, we touch on a variety of topics following yet another blown-lead-turned-tough-loss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few months after blowing off parts of his hand in a fireworks accident, Jason Pierre-Paul was back on the field in the Giants' win. We go in-depth on all things JPP in this week's episode. Plus, how can the Giants beat New England, you ask? We'll tell you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Raanan and James Kratch can't believe what they witnessed Sunday in the Giants-Saints game, and try to figure out why these fourth-quarter meltdowns keep happening. Plus, a game of 'Pass or Fail?' at the halfway point of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices