Episodes
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Episode 575 - Bye Week
The Giants managed to have a successful Bye Week. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the state of the team, extending Greg Newsome, the trade market, and the state of the NFC East.
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Episode 574 - Giants 27 Texans 21
The Giants win another thriller, down to the wire game, with JJ McCarthy at the helm. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the game, the NFC East, and the Giants at the bye.
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Episode 573 - Saints 34 Giants 27
The rollercoaster experience continues as the Giants whirlwind afternoon Sunday ends in a nail-biter of a loss. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Winston, McCarthy, Skattebo, and more fallout from the game.
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Episode 572 - NYG 27 WAS 27
The Giants fall behind early and come roaring back in the second half, only to fumble away a chance at an overtime victory and ultimately settle for a tie. Grump and The Cranky Fan sort through the mixed emotions following the game.
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Episode 571 - NYG 36 ARZ 24
The New York Giants take care of the Arizona Cardinals in a final play thriller and roll into sole possession of first place of the NFC East. Grump and The Cranky Fan try to take a litmus test at the quarter mark of the 2026 season.
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Episode 570 - Giants 12 Titans 7
The Giants weathered the northeastern storm Sunday as well as the Tennessee Titans. In a wet and sloppy gridlock game, Dominic Zvada's 4 Field Goals deliver a victory despite a second lousy performance at QB and a season ending injury to Brian Burns. Grump and Cranky discuss the game, Burns, and…
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Episode 569 - Rams 28 Giants 6
Jaxson Dart is out for the season following his knee injury early in the Monday Night loss to the Rams. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss where the team heads from here, how the night looked on offense and defense, and possible futures at the QB position.
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Episode 568 - Giants 28 Cowboys 20
The Giants launch the beginning of the John Harbaugh era with a divisional win on Sunday Night in front of a loud home crowd for their first meaningful win against Dallas in 19 matchups. Grump breaks down the game.
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Episode 567 - Season Preview
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season is upon us! Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss contract extensions to Winston and Runyan and the release of Darius Slayton before previewing the 2026 Giants Season and their week 1 matchup with Dallas.
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Episode 566 - 53 Man Roster
The Giants defeated the Jets and ended their preseason. Grump and The Cranky Fan react to the initial 53 man roster.
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Episode 565 - Giants 26 Dolphins 3
Grump and The Cranky Fan react to the breaking news of WR Calvin Austin's injury as well as the trade deal involving OL Josh Ezeudu, before recapping the preseason game against the Dolphins and forecasting the initial 53 man roster.
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Episode 564 - Vikings 13 Giants 10
The Giants saw their first live action of the John Harbaugh era in a preseason match with the Vikings. Grump and The Cranky Fan go through the big moments, player performances, and overall thoughts on the team.
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Episode 563 - Training Camp Recap 2
Grump and The Cranky Fan recap the first couple weeks and storylines coming from Giants Training Camp and Cranky Fan shares his observations and conversations from the Greenbrier in West Virginia.
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Episode 561 - Training Camp Recap 1
Training Camp in West Virginia's Greenbrier is underway for the 2026 New York Giants. Football Grump and the Cranky Fan react to the early headlines from camp and what they're looking for going forward.
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Episode 560 - Training Camp Preview
With the 2026 Giants training camp just a few weeks away, Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the various things they are anxious to zero in on at the Giants first camp under John Harbaugh.
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Episode 559 - Pens and Pencils III
The Giants 2026 season ends with what could be a very serious gauntlet down the stretch. Grump and The Cranky Fan complete their pens and pencils predictions to close out the season and give their feelings on how the predicted outcomes.
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Episode 558 - Pens and Pencils II
Grump and The Cranky Fan resume the pens and pencils predictions from Week 7 through Week 12, including a pair of division games, a prime time game, and a game against Daniel Jones.
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Episode 557 - Pens and Pencils I
Grump and The Cranky Fan take an early look at the first 6 weeks of the 2026 season and provide their "pens and pencils" predictions of the games.
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Episode 557 - Giants Add 3 WRs
After trading him away 8 years ago, the Giants have signed Odell Beckham Jr back to the team, as well as Braxton Berrios and Juju Smith-Schuster. Grump and The Cranky Fan recap a wild June day for the Giants and discuss the roster shake ups.
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Episode 556 - Memorial Day Weekend Newsdump
Despite it being the off-season, the Giants found their way into the news cycle frequently over the Memorial Day Weekend, even with a ton of other major sporting news. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the Giants weekend news.
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Episode 555 - The Giants 2026 Schedule
The 2026 NFL Schedule has been released. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the notable spots throughout the Giants 2026 schdule and Cranky Fan discusses the Giants 2026 townhall event at the Beacon Theater.
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Episode 554 - The 2026 Giants Offense
For the most part, the New York Giants have set up their 90 man roster. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the offensive depth chart and how the new regime and coaching staff might be utilizing them.
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Episode 552 - Giants 2026 Draft Class
Football Grump and The Cranky Fan recap the 2026 NFL Draft selections for the Giants as well as a few undrafted free agents to look out for.
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Episode 551 - Dexter Lawrence Trade + Draft Week
Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the Dexter Lawrence trade and what it means moving forward for the Giants, how the trade affects draft strategy, how each would use the 10th overall pick, and how they feel going into draft night.
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Episode 550 - Giants Draft Targets
Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the signing of backup QB Brandon Allen before discussing where the Giants are picking in the draft and what players the consensus board believes will be there.
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Episode 549 - Dexter Lawrence + Pick 5
Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss bombshell report form Adam Schefter that Giants All Pro DT Dexter Lawrence will not report to offseason workouts amid a 2 year contract dispute and has requested a trade. Then they dive into the Giants options with their first round pick in the draft.
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Episode 548 - Positional Urgency Assessment
The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching and the Giants still have serious roster issues that are becoming more urgent with each day. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the situation at each position and designate urgency grades. Also, a celebration of one year of Giants Nation Show, a recap of Just...
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Episode 547 - Interview with Adam Engroff
Grump and The Cranky Fan are joined by former Miami Dolphins scout and director of college personnel, Adam Engroff, who shares insight into an NFL front office during the offseason and various approaches to the draft and free agency.
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Episode 546 - Free Agency Quiets Down
As the opening volleys of free agency quiet down, Grump and The Cranky Fan recap the latest free agent signings for the Giants and take a step back to look at the roster as it stands just a few weeks away from the NFL draft.
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Episode 545 - Free Agency Tampering Period
The Giants were very active in the open stages of Free Agency and also said goodbye to some of their own talent as well. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the early reports from free agency.
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Episode 544 - Offensive Free Agent Targets
Grump and The Cranky Fan take a quick glance at some possible free agent signings to address holes on the offensive side of the ball.
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Episode 543 - Examining the Defense
Heading into the offseason, Grump and The Cranky Fan break down and analyze the Giants roster on defense, position by position.
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Episode 542 - Examining the Offense
Heading into the offseason, Grump and The Cranky Fan take a critical look at the Giants roster on offense, position by position.
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Episode 541 - Super Bowl Recap + Offseason Outlook
The Seahawks are Super Bowl champions and the 2025 season is officially over. Grump and The Cranky Fan are joined by Bobby Skinner of Giants Nation Show to recap the Super Bowl, the 2025 season, and the Giants outlook on the offseason.
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Episode 540 - Senior Bowl Recap + OC Search
The search for an offensive coordinator continues as Todd Monken takes the Browns head coaching job. Grump and the Cranky Fan discuss the senior bowl, offensive coordinator search, and the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Episode 539 - Giants Hire John Harbaugh
The New York Giants have officially hired John Harbaugh to be the next head coach of the team. After a weekend of never ending stressful news updates, the team and Harbaugh came to an agreement. Grump and The Cranky Fan recap the news, what it means for the organization, and what they expect to…
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Episode 538 - Wildcard Playoffs and Head Coach Search
Grump and The Cranky Fan recap Wildcard Weekend and dive into the Giants head coaching search, including how desireable the Giants job is compared to other teams and feelings on all the candidates.
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Episode 537 - NYG 34 DAL 17
The Giants refuse to tank and defeat the Cowboys at home in week 18, 34-17. Football Grump and The Cranky Fan talk about some season stand out players, how the win affected the offseason, the Giants retaining Joe Schoen as general manager, and the head coaching search.
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Episode 536 - NYG 34 LV 10
The Giants defeat the Raiders 34-10 in a game whose loser is most likely to receive the first overall draft pick. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss tanking and how it differs from year to year, Joe Schoen's future with the team, and some thoughts on ownership.
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Episode 535 - MIN 16 NYG 13
The Giants fall to the Minnesota Vikings 16-13. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Jaxson Dart's worst game, a game plan to run twice as often as they passed, and some key players (good and bad) from the weekend.
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Episode 534 - Giants Bye Week
The Giants didn't lose this week since they were on a bye. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Joe Schoen's tenure as we approach the end of the season and the "evaluation period" as well as the college football playoff selection.
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Episode 533 - NE 33 NYG 15
The Giants lose another game, this time in Primetime on Monday night to the Patriots in their worst effort of the season. Grump and The Cranky Fan detail Jaxson Dart's return to action, Abdul Carter's return to the doghouse, and Joe Schoen's press conference.
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Episode 533 - Lions 34 NYG 27
The Giants went toe to toe with NFC powerhouse Detroit Lions and fell in overtime. The following day, interim HC Mike Kafka announced that it was his decision to fire DC Shane Bowen and elevate OLB coach Charlie Bullen to interim DC. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss.
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Episode 532 - GB 27 NYG 20
In the first game under interim head coach Mike Kafka, the Giants fell to the Green Bay Packers in the final quarter, 27-20. Grump and The Cranky Fan break down the Kafka debut, Abdul Carter punishment, Jameis Winston's start, and more.
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Episode 531 - CHI 24 NYG 20
The Giants collapse in the fourth quarter AGAIN versus Chicago, Jaxson Dart sustains a concussion, and as a result, Brian Daboll is no longer head coach of the New York Giants. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the news and why Joe Schoen may have been spared.
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Episode 560 - SF 34 NYG 24
The Giants fall to the 49ers 34-24 and drop to 2-7 on the year. Questions loom larger about the future of coaches and the team. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the game, crowd atmosphere, and direction of the team at the trade deadline.
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Episode 529 - PHI 38 NYG 20
The GIants lost the game to the Eagles as well as the heartbeat of their offense with a significant leg injury to Cam Skattebo. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the game, the team morale, the continued play of Jaxson Dart, and where the team is at the halfway point of the year.
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Episode 528 - DEN 33 NYG 32
The Giants suffer a historic collapse at Mile High against Denver. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the highs and the lows from the game, how things went wrong, the big picture, the direction of the team.
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Episode 527 - NYG 34 PHI 17
The Giants are coming off a huge divisional win on Thursday Night. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss Jaxson Dart, the concussion protocol, the backup QB, and the upcoming Denver game and trade deadline.
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Episode 526 - NO 26 NYG 14
The Giants hand New Orleans their first win of the season by fumbling the ball away. Grump and The Cranky Fan discuss the preparation, the roster, the performance, and where the Giants go from here on a short week before hosting the Eagles.
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