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The broadcast team of "Voice of the Giants" Bob Papa and New York Giants legend, 2 time Super Bowl Champion, Carl Banks bring you weekly analysis on your New York Giants. Listen in to hear the latest on how exciting young players like Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter & Jaxson Dart are steering the Giants future back towards the franchise's former glory. Stay tuned in for in-depth talk about QB play, defensive scheme and some of the best and biggest guests in the podcast game. Remember to tell a friend to tell a friend, Bleav in Giants!

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  • Friday · 33 min

    Giants vs Titans: Jameis Winston Takes Over & Defense Eyes Cam Ward

    The Jameis Winston era begins for the Giants as New York prepares to face the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium. Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down how the Giants can tailor the offense around Winston, why the running game and defense need to step up, and what New York must do to contain Cam Ward.

  • Wednesday · 39 min

    Jaxson Dart is Out. Why the Season isn't over

    The Giants return from Los Angeles facing a major challenge after losing Jaxson Dart. Carl Banks and Bob Papa break down what comes next, how the offense changes with Jameis Winston at quarterback, and the mistakes the team must correct after the loss to the Rams. Carl explains why the Giants still have enough talent to win, what needs to improve defensively, and why this team can’t allow one devastating injury to derail its season.

  • September 18 · 37 min

    Giants vs Rams Preview: Ready for Monday Night Test with Guest Rob Havenstein

    Before Carl Banks and Bob Papa head to the West Coast, they’re joined by former Ram Rob Havenstein to preview Giants-Rams on Monday Night Football. They break down the battle in the trenches, New York’s dangerous pass rush, slowing Matthew Stafford, and the keys to controlling the run game and time of possession.

  • September 14 · 43 min

    Giants Set the Tone in Week 1 Win Over the Cowboys: A Different Brand of Football

    After calling the game from an electric MetLife Stadium, Bob Papa and Carl Banks take us through the key moments of the Giants’ impressive Week 1 win over the Cowboys. They break down Jaxson Dart’s command and efficiency, the offensive line’s dominant performance, Malik Nabers’ impact, and a physical Giants defense that set the tone all night

  • September 9 · 40 min

    What must the Giants do to BEAT the Cowboys? & Their biggest question mark

    Ahead of calling Sunday night’s Giants-Cowboys matchup, Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the season opener and break down the keys to the game. They dive into what they’ve seen on film, their biggest concerns, the Giants’ depth chart, and what they’re looking forward to seeing after training camp. Plus, they react to the Darius Slayton news and share their excitement as kickoff finally arrives.

  • August 31 · 1 hr

    Giants First 53-Man Roster Breakdown OBJ Makes It, Surprise Cuts & Biggest Concerns

    Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the Giants’ initial 53-man roster and the difficult decisions surrounding cutdown day. They dive into Odell Beckham Jr. completing his comeback and earning a roster spot, the departures of Evan Neal and Jalin Hyatt, concerns about the Giants’ defensive tackle depth and run defense, and why more roster moves could still be coming. Plus, they discuss the wide receiver competition, John Michael Schmitz and the offensive line, and the new-look offense under John Ha

  • August 27 · 27 min

    John Harbaugh Says Giants Have MORE Than 53 Roster-Worthy Players

    Matt and Phil Simms break down the Giants' final roster crunch, including John Harbaugh's admission that the team has "way more than 53" roster-worthy players, and dig into the fallout from Calvin Austin III's serious knee injury at practice. Plus, a look at the crowded backfield battle between Najee Harris, Cam Skattebo, and Tyrone Tracy, and a check-in on Miami's shaky preseason under Malik Willis.

  • August 24 · 53 min

    The Giants are BUILDING an identity. Recap Giants-Dolphins, Joint Practice & Jaxson Dart's Progress with Phil Simms

    Phil Simms joins Bob Papa and Carl Banks to break down what they saw from the Giants in Miami and the Giants’ newfound physicality. They discuss how much deeper this roster looks heading into the final preseason game against the Jets and what Phil has seen from Jaxson Dart. Plus, the guys discuss Tyrone Tracy’s costly mistakes, Najee Harris and the running back room, Matt Nagy’s offense, and look ahead to the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1986 Super Bowl champions.

  • August 20 · 52 min

    Giants-Dolphins Reaction & Preview Live From Miami

    After, the joint practice, Bob Papa and Carl Banks react live following the Giants’ joint practice with the Dolphins, where Abdul Carter was nearly unblockable, the defense brought relentless pressure, and several players made their case in position battles. They break down Malachi Fields’ continued emergence, Odell Beckham Jr. consistently creating separation, Najee Harris adding another dimension to the backfield, and a secondary competition that could come down to the wire. Plus, what should

  • August 16 · 49 min

    Giants Preseason Game 1 Recap: A familiar problem returns against the run

    After calling the Giants’ first preseason game of the John Harbaugh era, Bob Papa and Carl Banks share their biggest takeaways from a team adjusting to new systems under a new coaching staff. Some growing pains were expected, but several players competing for roster spots delivered encouraging performances. They break down the positives, the areas that clearly need improvement and the biggest concern from the 13–10 loss to Minnesota. The discussion includes the uneven rushing attack, costly pena

  • August 13 · 34 min

    Giants Coaches Are Pouring Into Players & It's Showing. Plus Camp Battles

    Bob Papa and Carl Banks preview the Giants’ preseason opener against the Vikings, focusing on how the new coaching staff is “pouring into” players and building confidence throughout the roster. They discuss the noticeable improvement in the secondary, key position battles at wide receiver and offensive line, and how John Harbaugh’s demanding practices are preparing the Giants to be mentally and physically stronger late in games.

  • August 10 · 27 min

    Simms Complete : How John Harbaugh's Tough Love Coaching Sets Up Jaxson Dart for Success

    Matt Simms breaks down the early impact of Harbaugh on the Giants, explaining why his demanding coaching style is exactly what Jaxson Dart needs as a young franchise quarterback. He discusses Dart's competitive training camp scuffle, why it became a valuable teaching moment, and responds to recent criticism of Dart's rookie season.

  • August 7 · 45 min

    Report from Greenbrier: Harbaugh's Tempo | Banks, Carter, Dart, OBJ

    Bob Papa reporting from Giants training camp and Carl Banks, who just left Greenbrier, go through what they have seen this week. The biggest thing is that under John Harbaugh, practices are faster, more detailed, and far more situational. They believe the Giants are building discipline, conditioning, and accountability that should translate directly to Sundays, with players like Deonte Banks and Arvell Reese emerging as early standouts while Jaxson Dart continues to progress within a physical, r

  • August 2 · 39 min

    Giants First Week: New Energy, Alexander, Reese, OBJ and comments made about Dart

    On the latest episode of Bleav in Giants, Carl Banks and Bob Papa discuss the Giants first week of training camp with optimism surrounding new head coach John Harbaugh's emphasis on accountability, discipline, and structure. Carl Banks says players have embraced the culture change after a frustrating 2025 season, believing the new standard is already evident throughout camp. Banks highlights several early standouts, including linebacker Arvell Reese, defensive lineman Darius Alexander, and a re

  • July 24 · 1 hr 20 min

    Malik Nabers Avoids PUP | Carl Banks Weighs In on Social Media | Biggest Questions going into camp & Guest Chris "Biz" Bisignano

    Carl Banks and Bob Papa discuss the start of Giants training camp, why Malik Nabers avoiding the PUP list is encouraging, how John Harbaugh is already setting a new tone, and whether social media has become unfair to today's NFL players before previewing the biggest questions facing the Giants entering camp. Then they are joined by Chris "Biz" Bisignano, who discusses his departure from the Giant Insider and his future in Giants media.

  • July 21 · 28 min

    John Harbaugh Interview

    Giants head coach John Harbaugh joins Bleav in Giants to discuss his reaction to Cam Skattebo's viral backflip, his defensive philosophy and the leadership of Brian Burns, why he believes special teams can be the difference between winning and losing, and the culture he's building as training camp begins. Harbaugh also shares his thoughts on Jaxson Dart, the importance of physical football, and what it will take for the Giants to become a dominant team.

  • July 14 · 37 min

    Second Year QB Breakouts — Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough & More

    Matt and Phil Simms dive into a second-year QB roundup: Phil raves about Jaxson Dart's arm and running ability in New York, calls Tyler Shough one of the more underrated young quarterbacks in the league, and saves his biggest praise for Caleb Williams (a third-year guy) — who he calls arguably the most talented QB in the NFL alongside Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. They close previewing the 2027 draft class, with Phil's bold take that John Mateer is more talented than Cam Ward was coming out.

  • June 19 · 31 min

    Phil Simms on What The Knicks Title Means To The Giants and New York Sports

    Phil and Matt Simms open with George Pickens signing his Cowboys franchise tag and playing it out in Dallas, then spend the bulk of the show on the Knicks championship — Phil calls Brunson, Hart, and Bridges winning together at Villanova and then winning an NBA title the same way one of the cooler stories in recent sports history, and draws a direct line to what John Harbaugh is trying to build with the Giants.

  • June 10 · 32 min

    Giants Minicamp takeaways: Harbaugh's New Standard

    Carl Banks and Bob Papa share their observations from Giants mandatory minicamp, discussing the intensity and higher standard being set by John Harbaugh and his coaching staff. The duo also examines Denard Wilson's aggressive defensive approach, the competition within the wide receiver room, Deonte Banks' strong offseason showing, and why linebacker Arvell Reese continues to impress. Plus, Carl explains why safety Tyler Nubin must "overcorrect" his angles and technique to take the next step in 2

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