Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano kick off the Mangia Cast talking Giants football, before welcoming three-time Super Bowl champ Ed McCaffrey. Ed shares stories from his NFL career with the Giants, 49ers, and Broncos, opening up about what it was like to transition between teams and how getting cut by the Giants led him to win multiple rings. He discusses the evolution of wide receiver salaries and the importance of the position in today’s league. he guys dive into Ed’s life after football, including his family (he’s now a proud first-time grandpa!), his sons’ careers in the NFL, and the growth of McCaffrey Brands—his line of mustards, sauces, and protein snacks. Ed gives parenting insight on raising elite athletes and talks about his son Christian McCaffrey’s balance between football and being a new dad. There’s also some food talk: Bob shows how to make chicken cacciatore, Ed’s favorite Italian dish, and Ed vows to give the recipe a try. The trio wrap up by previewing the upcoming NFL season, sharing their excitement for Giants training camp, and offering their takes on some young talent to watch, noting a new positive vibe around the Giants this year.

On the latest episode of Mangia Cast, Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina joins the show to break down the NFL offseason from the possibility of adding another game and the rise of international matchups to offseason moves and the Giants and Jets sharing time slots. Plus, Bob makes linguine with clam sauce.

In this special edition of Bleav in Giants and the Mangia Cast, New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen joins the show to discuss the team's progress as they conclude OTAs and approach minicamp. He talks about the offseason, highlighting the impact of new players such as Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, and Jameis Winston on the team's dynamics. He particularly focuses on Wilson's leadership qualities and the positive energy he brings to the team.

Joe Schoen also provides insights into the team's offseason strategy, emphasizing building depth. He reflects on the challenges faced in the previous season and how the team has worked to improve in all areas. Additionally, they discuss the competitive atmosphere during OTAs, noting the intensity of practices and the competition among players. Joe shares some stories of how he became a scout, and Bob shares his carbonara recipe.

00:01:56 - Transitioning from OTAs to Mini Camp

00:02:30 - Evaluating Players During OTAs

00:02:57 - Russell Wilson's Leadership and Positivity

00:03:26 - Team Dynamics and Player Interactions

00:06:07 - Joe Schoen's Thoughts on OTAs and Downtime

00:07:09 - Concerns About Player Safety During Offseason

00:08:55 - Reflecting on Last Season's Challenges

00:10:10 - Improving Team Depth and Talent

00:11:51 - Building Team Identity and Depth

00:12:35 - Russell Wilson's Impact on the Team

00:15:09 - Jameis Winston's Role in the Quarterback Room

00:16:32 - Quarterback Room Dynamics and Competition

00:18:34 - Intensity of OTA Practices

00:19:27 - Draft Class and Player Competitiveness

00:20:42 - Abdul Carter's Impressive Skills

00:22:15 - Forming Team Identity During Training Camp

00:24:24 - Jaxson Dart's Energy and Potential

00:25:54 - Evaluating Player Performance and Accountability

00:28:35 - Offensive Line Depth and Injury Management

00:31:19 - Joe's Journey in Scouting

00:35:38 - Influential Figures in Joe's Career

00:37:51 - Instincts in Drafting Players

00:40:42 - Joe's Favorite Italian Restaurant in Jersey and Meal

Join Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano as they welcome Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Steelers and golf writer Gerry Dulac. They dive into Giants OTAs, Aaron Rodgers’ new deal, Russell Wilson’s time in Pittsburgh, and whether Jaxson Dart has a shot at starting.

Join Bob Papa & Chris Bisignano as they talk all things Football, Wine and Cooking, the finer things in life. This episode is all about the NFL Schedule release, which teams got it good and which teams got it bad. Stick around because Bob and Chris will take us to Bob's favorite restaurant in New Jersey and the OFFICIAL Chef of the Mangia Cast will take us how he makes his world famous Gnocchi. Listen in NOW and pull up a seat to the Mangia Cast!

On this special offseason edition of Bleav in Giants, with minicamp entering Phase 2, Bob Papa and Carl Banks take a closer look at the film. After Carl sat down with Head Coach Brian Daboll to review the Colts vs. Giants game, they focus on Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Jalin Hyatt. The conversation highlights areas for improvement this offseason, including route running, discipline, and execution on back shoulder fades. Carl also shares insights into the offensive approach led by Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka.

Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano go LIVE for another exciting episode of the Mangia Cast and this time they brought on special guest, NFL Insider Bucky Brooks. Listen in as the guys eat, drink and talk everyone's favorite topic, football and more specifically, the NFL Draft. Why did Shedeur fall? Who went earlier than they should've? Did any team really come out and surprise Bucky with an absolute steal in a late round? Listen in NOW to find out what the experts think!

Introducing The Art of Getting Ahead Without Working from The Lonely Office.

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Maria shows up to work four times a year, just for the quarterly presentation, then vanishes. Yet leadership loves her. This week, we investigate why charismatic communicators advance faster than dedicated workers - and what that means in an AI-driven workplace. From walking briskly with papers to scheduling empty whiteboard sessions, we explore the corporate caricatures who excel at performing more than doing, and why that might matter more than ever.

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Women's college sports are about to experience a sea change; sports law specialists Kelleigh Fagan and Alicia Jessop join Sarah to discuss. They talk about how the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit will impact women athletes, how the Trump administration’s attack on Title IX could affect payouts to plaintiffs, and the surprising way NIL oversight attempts mirror a legendary Inside Amy Schumer sketch. Plus a What The Fact about the WNBA Draft, speaking ownership goals into existence, and a “maybe” that we hope changes to a “definitely” before 2028.

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