Episodes

  • Episode 109: 2027 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Preview
    Jul 10 2026

    Monte and Sal return for the fourth season of He's a Giant Pod, celebrating the New York Knicks' championship run and drawing parallels to building a winning culture for the Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh. They discuss training camp expectations, position battles, defensive competition, and breakout potential for players like Cam Skattebo and Tyler Nubin before diving into detailed scouting of the 2027 NFL Draft wide receiver class, headlined by elite prospects Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman.


    00:00:19 - Welcome Back Show00:01:05 - Knicks Championship Run00:05:12 - Giants Winning Culture00:07:21 - Training Camp Preview00:10:05 - Joe Shane Roster Bet00:13:30 - Quarterback Room Battle00:16:13 - Tyler Nubin Breakout00:20:58 - Cam Skattebo Outlook00:26:50 - Jeremiah Smith Scout00:39:20 - Cam Coleman Scout00:52:36 - Isaiah Sategna III Scout01:02:02 - Jayce Brown Scout01:16:19 - Duce Robinson ScoutLike and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 108: 2026 Schedule Review and Predictions
    May 21 2026

    Monte and Sal dive into the latest Giants sound bites from OTAAs, praising Kavon Thibodeaux’s professionalism and motivation in his contract year while breaking down how the new defense under John Harbaugh and Dennard Wilson will deploy him alongside the revamped linebacker group. They then preview the full 2025 schedule in quarters, delivering win predictions for every stretch of games and sharing their overall optimism that the Giants are built for double digit wins in Year 1 of the Harbaugh era.Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Episode 107: 2026 NFL Draft Best Picks, Worst Picks, and Best Fits
    May 21 2026

    Monte and Sal kick off with a heartfelt apology to the Polynesian community before breaking down the latest on Malik Nabers’ recent knee cleanup surgery and the leaked 2025 schedule featuring the Giants versus the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 1. They debate chasing Stefan Diggs or Keenan Allen in free agency, then deliver a full 2025 NFL Draft review covering standout picks, biggest reaches, team grades, and a deep look at the Giants’ own class including Aral Reese, Francis Mauinoa, and Colton Hood while assessing how the new regime under John Harbaugh is reshaping the roster.00:00:09 - Welcome And Apology00:04:03 - Malik Nabers Surgery00:08:57 - Schedule Leaks00:18:33 - Diggs Allen Rumors00:23:10 - Draft Review Begins00:30:36 - Round One Breakdown00:50:35 - Favorite Picks01:25:58 - Giants Draft Class01:32:20 - Draft Winners LosersPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Episode 106: Depth Chart Review & #FatBoySummer
    May 21 2026

    Monte and Sal break down the origins and story behind #FatBoySummer before diving deep into the New York Giants’ evolving depth chart. They react to the DJ Reader signing and other defensive line additions after the Dexter Lawrence trade, then analyze every position group on offense and defense while sharing their projections for player roles, coaching impact, and the team’s outlook under the new staff.


    00:00:00 - Welcome And Fatboy Summer

    00:01:19 - Dj Reader Signing

    00:07:29 - Giants Roster Age

    00:14:32 - Depth Chart Overview

    00:17:05 - Running Backs Group

    00:27:00 - Tight Ends Analysis

    00:35:47 - Wide Receivers Discussion

    00:47:46 - Offensive Line Breakdown

    01:15:24 - Defensive Depth Chart

    01:25:04 - Linebackers Strength


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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • Episode 105: 2026 Giants Draft Class Review
    May 1 2026

    Monte and Sal recap the New York Giants’ 2026 NFL Draft with honest grades on every pick, react to the free agent additions of Shelby Harris and Leki Fotu, break down the ongoing pursuit of DJ Reader, deliver a fiery rant on GM Joe Shane, and analyze the team’s new defensive vision built around a stacked linebacker corps and improved trenches.


    00:00:00 - Welcome And Draft Talk

    00:01:30 - Free Agency News

    00:04:30 - Leki Fotu Signing

    00:06:30 - Dj Reader Pursuit

    00:10:00 - Joe Shane Rant

    00:17:30 - Defensive Line Vision

    00:19:00 - Arvell Reese Breakdown

    00:33:30 - Francis Mauigoa Grades

    01:30:00 - Malachi Fields Trade

    01:41:00 - Sixth Round Picks


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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Episode 104: First Round Mock Draft + Giants 7-Round Mock
    Apr 23 2026

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Episode 103: Dexter Lawrence Dilemma and Day 3 Targets
    Apr 23 2026

    Monte and Sal break down the Dexter Lawrence contract impasse and trade rumors, questioning the Giants' penny pinching despite his elite impact, while debating void years, leverage, and why trading him would be a massive mistake. They then outline day three draft strategy, emphasizing value from athletic freaks, injured or character flagged prospects, and collegiate tackles who project as guards.

    00:00:07 - Dexter Lawrence Drama00:02:00 - Contract Impasse Update00:05:59 - Giants Cap Strategy Flaws00:10:52 - Dex Performance Analysis00:21:42 - Injury And Effort Concerns00:30:08 - Trade Risk Assessment00:39:33 - Day Three Strategy Intro00:43:13 - Pick 105 Targets00:51:02 - Athletic Freaks Spotlight01:03:22 - Injury And Character FallsPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 102: 2026 Big Board Reveal with @KSIXI
    Apr 9 2026

    Monte and Sal are joined by KSIXI for their annual big board reveal as the trio stacks the top 100 prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, debating blue chip talent at the top while breaking down day one and day two fits for the New York Giants including Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Vega Iaone, Ruben Bain, and several offensive linemen and edge rushers in a deep class that rewards scheme specific fits and high floor players.


    Timestamps

    00:00:00 - Welcome And Big Board Reveal

    00:02:00 - Giants Free Agency Updates

    00:12:00 - Ksixi Big Board Breakdown

    00:20:00 - Caleb Downs Evaluation

    00:25:00 - Jeremiah Love Analysis

    00:30:00 - Sonny Styles And Arvell Reese

    00:40:00 - Vega Iaone And Francis Mauigoa

    00:50:00 - Day Two And Day Three Fits

    01:00:00 - Cornerback And Linebacker Talk


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    2 hrs and 53 mins