Podcast appearances and mentions of john schmeelk

Lori talks with John Schmeelk about the Knicks first championship in 53 years.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon are joined by New York's own John Schmeelk to discuss the Knicks comeback win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon are joined by Knicks and Giants reporter John Schmeelk to discuss the hype in the city following the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk and Matt Citak break down the Giants 2026 schedule, discuss the primetime games, and talk about the biggest storylines for the season. 00:00 - Weeks 1-4 8:20 - Weeks 5-8 14:00 - Weeks 9-12 17:15 - Weeks 13-18See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with former NFL quarterback and analyst from NBC Sports, Chris Simms, to discuss his thoughts on the Giants draft class, what the Giants defensive front could look like, and the Giants offensive additions in the offseason. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 8:50 - Dennard Wilson and the Giants defense 15:05 - Giants pass rush 20:00 - Jaxson Dart and the offense 27:00 - Offensive additions 33:20 - NFC outlookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with NFL Network’s, Bucky Brooks, to discuss his thoughts on the Giants draft class, where they could fit into the offensive or defensive scheme, and how the Giants are building the trenches. 00:00 - Arvell Reese and the defensive front 7:05 - Giants identity 9:00 - Francis Mauigoa and the offense 14:30 - Malachi Fields 15:55 - Jaxson Dart 17:50 - Colton Hood and the defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Giants Senior Vice President and General Manager, Joe Schoen, to talk about the Giants 2026 draft class, the value those selections bring to the team, and how they could be utilized in John Harbaugh’s scheme. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 4:30 - Francis Mauigoa 9:40 - Colton Hood 12:15 - Malachi Fields 14:35 - Bobby Jamison-Travis 15:20 - J.C. Davis 16:20 - Jack KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Fran Duffy, from ALLCITY Network, to discuss all of the Giants draft picks, the draft classes of the rest of the NFC East teams, and the free agent additions throughout the NFC East. 00:00 - Giants draft class 9:55 - Eagles draft class 20:10 - Cowboys draft class 32:45 - Washington Commanders 39:05 - NFC East overviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Cynthia Frelund, from NFL Network, to discuss how she uses AWS and Next Gen Stats to prepare for the NFL Draft, every player that the Giants drafted, and how fans can use player tracking data to enhance their game experience.00:00 - Utilizing AWS, Next Gen Stats, and NFL IQ4:30 - Arvell Reese7:30 - Francis Mauigoa10:45 - Colton Hood13:55 - Malachi Fields15:50 - Giants 6th round picks18:40 - Player tracking data on this draft class20:15 - More on Next Gen Stats and NFL IQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with Brian Baldinger, from NFL Network, to discuss every Giants draft selection, talk about each player’s skillsets, and chat about where each player could fit into John Harbaugh’s scheme. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 10:30 - Francis Mauigoa 16:15 - Colton Hood 21:50 - Malachi Fields 26:15 - Day three picks 29:40 - Giants offense 30:50 - Giants defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with draft analyst for CBS Sports, Mike Renner. They discuss every Giants draft selection, talk about each player’s skillsets, and chat about where each player could fit into John Harbaugh’s scheme. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 4:30 - Francis Mauigoa 8:15 - Colton Hood 11:25 - Malachi Fields 17:40 - Giants 6th round picks 21:50 - Around the league 28:35 - Giants rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk, Shaun O’Hara, and Brandon London talk to the Giants draft picks right after they were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. 00:00 - Arvell Reese 3:20 - Francis Mauigoa 5:45 - Colton Hood 7:38 - Bobby Jamison-Travis 11:10 - J.C. Davis 14:25 - Jack KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk, Marc Malusis and Paul Dottino break down the 2026 New York Giants NFL Draft and give their general thoughts on the 2026 Draft.

John Schmeelk is joined by The Athletic’s, Nick Baumgardner, to discuss the Giants recent trade for the 10th overall pick and what direction they could go with their other picks on the first two days. Then former NFL GM and current analyst for SumerSports, Mike Mayock, joins the shoe to talk about the rest of the NFL Draft. 00:00 - Nick Baumgardner on the Giants recent trade 5:25 - Pick number 10 8:40 - Wide receivers 13:10 - Offensive linemen 17:20 - Pick number 37 22:00 - Mike Mayock joins the show 30:20 - Wide receivers and cornerbacks 42:30 - Defensive tackles and linebackers 46:25 - Offensive linemenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special live Giants draft preview show on WFAN with John Schmeelk, Marc Malusis, Paul Dottino and Tony Pauline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk, Marc Malusis and Paul Dottino break down what they expect from Big Blue just days before the NFL Draft takes place on Thursday, April 23.

John Schmeelk is joined by former NFL scout, Bryan Broaddus, to talk about the collaboration between scouts and the head coach of a team leading up to the draft, what players he likes at pick number five, and who the Giants could pick with pick number 10 as well. 00:00 - Giants trade reaction 40:25 - Scouts and coaches collaboration and process 57:20 - Giants first round pick 01:02:05 - Rounds two and four scenarios 01:22:35 - Possible trade scenariosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by multiple reporters to preform a five-pick mock draft to see what the 2026 NFL Draft could look like. Carl Banks makes the pick for the Giants at pick five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Todd McShay, Analyst for the Ringer and host of the McShay Show, to talk about his latest mock drafts, which players would fit best in a John Harbaugh system, and who could be selected with the Giants first three picks. 00:00 - Possibilities with the fifth pick 6:00 - Possible trades in the top 10 9:00 - Possibilites at pick 37 12:35 - Offensive linemen 14:30 - Possibilites at pick 105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Dane Brugler, draft analyst for The Athletic and Author of The Beast, to talk about his evaluation on the top projected draft picks, different draft scenarios in the first four rounds, and his ideal picks for the Giants. 00:00 - Evaluating prospects 7:00 - Important traits 12:25 - Draft scenario #1 16:45 - Draft scenario #2 19:20 - Draft scenario #3 21:10 - Guard class 24:10 - Defensive tackle class 25:30 - Cornerback class 28:30 - Dane’s ideal Giants picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Jordan Edwards, from Sports Info Solutions, to discuss his evaluation on the top projected draft picks, who the could be available to the Giants at pick number five, and which receivers you could look for in the second round. 00:00 - Top tier prospects 8:30 - Ohio State prospects 16:40 - Possibilities at pick five 26:00 - Possibilities at pick 37 38:20 - Wide receivers 42:50 - CornerbacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with writer for The Athletic, Bruce Feldman. They discuss his Bruce’s freaks list, his latest mock draft, and the best players in the trenches in this year’s draft. 00:00 - Bruce’s mock draft 15:20 - Wide receivers 25:20 - Defensive backs 33:05 - Offensive and defensive linemen 37:50 - Linebackers 43:50 - Looking ahead to the 2027 draft classSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by ESPN’s Field Yates to discuss how he builds his draft boards, possibilities for the Giants at pick five, and who could be available at the Giants second round pick. 00:00 - Building a draft board 3:00 - Giants pick at five 6:50 - John Harbaugh’s draft philosophy 9:20 - End of the first round 11:35 - More on the top prospects 14:10 - Pick 37 for the GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with friend of the program and analyst for CBS Sports, Charles Davis. They discuss the evaluation process for prospects this year, talk about the different types of defensive backs in this class, and give out some draft superlatives. 00:00 - Evaluation process 7:30 - Top tier prospects 21:20 - Defensive backs 35:00 - Day three cornerbacks 38:30 - Safeties 45:00 - Hypothetical player combinations 50:05 - Draft superlativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by ESPN draft anylyst, Matt Miller, to discuss who could be available to the Giants at pick number five, some of the NFL coaches’ favorite prospects, and possible scenarios in the second and fourth round. 00:00 - Top five picks 3:10 - Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles 6:00 - Possibilities at pick 37 8:40 - Giants fourth round pick 12:20 - Coaches’ favorite prospectsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by author of the Rookie Scouting Portfolio, Matt Waldman, to discuss the different tiers of prospects at all of the offensive skill positions in this year’s draft. 00:00 - First tier wide receivers 17:30 - Second tier wide receivers 25:30 - Third tier wide receivers 28:30 - Tight ends 39:30 - Blocking tight ends 43:25 - Running backsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by writer for Yahoo Sports, and host of the Football 301 Podcast, Nate Tice, to discuss the top offensive lineman in the draft, what the Giants could do with the fifth pick, and possibilities at pick number 37. :00 - Possibilities at pick number five 14:00 - Offensive tackles 25:55 - Guards 33:20 - Defensive linemen 39:40 - Edge rushers 45:40 - Possibilities at pick number 37 51:00 - CornerbacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk returns again to highlight inside info, smoke screens and prospects. We go rogue and do a side by side mock with prospects above and below the Giants draft positions over the first 5 rounds. Lotta prospects and lotta tough decisions and we juggle the mental gymnastics of this complex puzzle. A little something different to scratch your draft itch. 

John Schmeelk is joined by former NFL General Manager, Ran Carthon, to discuss the process of building out a roster, how free agency impacts the draft, and possibilities at pick number five and pick 37. :00 - Giants free agency 7:25 - Draft process 17:10 - Dennard Wilson and Matt Nagy 20:30 - Possibilities with the fifth pick 39:20 - More on the top five pick 48:30 - Possibilities at pick 37See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by NFL draft analyst from NFL.com, Chad Reuter, to discuss his four round mock draft, where the Giants can find value in the draft, and which prospects he has mocked to the Giants. :00 - 1st round possibilities for the Giants 9:30 - 2nd round possibilities 14:15 - 4th round possibilities 17:00 - Wide receivers 23:05 - Offensive linemen 33:10 - Tight ends 38:00 - Draft superlativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Senior Manager of Research and Analytics at Next Gen Stats, Keegan Abdoo, to discuss how they are collecting data in the NFL, the benefit of using NFL IQ and Next Gen Stats in conjunction with Amazon Web Services in prospect evaluation, and which prospects’ data stood out at the NFL Combine. :00 - Using NFL IQ for free agency 5:00 - Data used for the NFL Draft 13:50 - Testing data for combine drills 26:40 - Combine athletic scores in 2026 30:00 - Next Gen Stats 39:20 - Tracking tacklingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with NFL Network’s, Lance Zierlein, to talk about what the Giants could do at pick number five, which players would fit on a John Harbaugh coached team, and the prospects that could be available in the second round. :00 - Options at pick #5 9:15 - Second tier of prospects 14:05 - Mansoor Delane 17:20 - LinebackersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Ryan Wilson, draft expert for CBS Sports, to discuss the top 10 prospects in the draft, who he thinks could be available at pick number five, and what prospects could fit in this Giants roster. :00 - Free agency impacting the draft 12:45 - Defensive tackles 27:00 - Wide receivers 37:30 - Scenarios at pick five 40:30 - Scenarios at pick 37 52:10 - Day three picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by draft analyst for NFL.com, Eric Edholm, to discuss the Giants free agent signings, day two linebackers, and different two round scenarios in the draft. :00 - Top tier prospects 11:30 - Options at pick 37 15:45 - Day two linebackers 21:15 - Hypotheticals at pick 5 and 37 31:25 – Eric’s risers and fallersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Chris Bisignano, beat reporter for the Giants Insider Newspaper and Podcast, to discuss the Giants free agent signings, who he thinks will bolster their position groups, and how John Harbaugh could plan to use them. :00 - Giants offense6:00 - Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin8:40 - Offensive line14:45 - Special teams17:00 - Secondary22:25 - Linebackers24:10 - Defensive line25:25 - Remaining needs26:45 - Looking ahead to the draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Brian Baldinger, NFL analyst for NFL Network, to discuss the Giants free agent signings, the players that the Giants brought back, and where the roster stands going into the NFL Draft. :00 - Jermaine Eluemunor 2:00 - Patrick Ricard and Isaiah Likely 7:15 - Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III 14:15 - Tremaine Edmunds and Ar’Darius Washington 21:30 - Special teams 24:40 - Remaining positional needsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Cody Alexander, NFL analyst on MatchQuarters.com, to discuss his breakdown of Dennard Wilson’s defensive scheme, what kind of coverages he likes to run, and how that fits in with John Harbaugh’s goals on defense. :00 - Dennard Wilson’s coverages 10:20 - Zone vs man coverage 19:20 - Safeties and linebackers 26:20 - Defensive front 32:15 - Good instincts and intelligenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Gregg Rosenthal, NFL analyst and host of The NFL Daily Podcast, to discuss the top free agents in the NFL, the biggest positions of need for the Giants, and the NFL trade market. :00 - Free agency class 4:40 - Latest NFL tags 10:55 - Possible trade targets 15:20 - Giants roster 21:40 - Giants positional needs 26:05 - Roster buildingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk is joined by Ryan Fowler, Host of the Commanding the Huddle Podcast, and Jeff Risdon, Real GM’s NFL Draft Analyst, to review the player workouts and pressers at the NFL Combine. :00 - Combine testing 6:00 - Offensive linemen 13:20 - Quarterbacks 18:35 - Running backs 23:10 - Tight ends 27:15 - Wide receivers 34:00 - Defensive tackles 38:00 - Edge rushers 45:30 - Linebackers 50:15 - Cornerbacks 53:55 - SafetiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald, Doug Kyed, about how the Giants could have a similar blueprint for a turnaround next year with a second year quarterback and a new and experienced head coach. :00 - Keys to a turnaround 4:15 - A young quarterback and new coordinator 7:45 - A new head coach 16:35 - Free agency 19:40 - Personnel decisions 22:10 - Keys to the Super BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats PFF’s, Trevor Sikkema, who discusses the players that stood out to him at the Senior Bowl this past week, and who to keep an eye on going into the NFL Combine. :00 - Quarterbacks 3:00 - Running backs 5:00 - Wide receivers 8:30 - Tight ends 9:55 - Offensive line 13:00 - Defensive linemen 15:00 - Edge players 18:05 - Linebackers 19:30 - Defensive backsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats Executive Director of the Panini Senior Bowl, Drew Fabianich. He discusses putting the Senior Bowl together, which players stood out to him at the practices, and which position groups are the strongest going into the NFL Combine and NFL Draft. :00 - Draft process 5:00 - Players who have flashed 8:10 - Top position groups 11:20 - Cornerbacks and wide receivers 17:00 - Competitiveness at the Senior BowlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats with a number of NFL prospects on day one at the Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama. They discuss their college careers, their experience in the draft process, and what they are trying to prove to NFL coaches and scouts prior to the 2026 NFL Draft. :00 - Kaelon Black 11:15 - Malachi Fields 17:45 - Romello Height 28:15 - Brett Thorson 34:30 - Charles Demmings 38:40 - Julian Neal 46:20 - T.J. Hall 52:30 - Caleb Douglas 59:50 - Vinny Anthony II 1:05:45 - Tyren Montgomery 1:16:35 - Gennings Dunker 1:22:20 - Ja’Kobi Lane 1:25:35 - Tanner Koziol 1:31:10 - Carver WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats with a number of NFL prospects on day one at the Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama. They discuss their college careers, their experience in the draft process, and what they are trying to prove to NFL coaches and scouts prior to the 2026 NFL Draft. :00 - Ted Hurst 7:15 - Devin Voisin 11:35 - Nick Singleton 15:15 - Chandler Rivers 19:10 - Kyle Louis 23:20 - Cameron Ball 32:20 - T.J. Parker 37:50 - Collin WrightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with a number of defensive prospects at the East-West Shrine Bowl to discuss their play style and goals at the all-star games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk sits down with a number of offensive prospects at the East-West Shrine Bowl to discuss their play style and goals at the all-star games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk chats with former Baltimore Raven, and Super Bowl Champion, Qadry Ismail, to talk about the Giants hiring of John Harbaugh for their Head Coach position, what it’s like, as a player, to play for coach Harbaugh, and what his offensive and defensive philosophies were in Baltimore. :00 - Working under John Harbaugh 6:00 - His relationships with players 11:00 - Offensive and defensive philosophy 22:00 - Harbaugh’s draft philosophySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk former Giants head coach and 2x-Super Bowl Champion, Tom Coughlin, to talk about the Giants hiring of John Harbaugh for their Head Coach position, advice he had for John during his job search, and how he can have an impact early in his Giants tenure. :00 - Tom Coughlin’s conversations with John Harbaugh 6:00 - Identity of John Harbaugh teams 14:10 - Working with Jaxson Dart 16:00 - Evaluating the roster 20:00 - Coaching in New YorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk sits down with Columnist for the Athletic, Ian O’Connor, to talk about the Giants hiring of John Harbaugh for their Head Coach position, why the fit makes sense for both parties, and how the team could look going into the 2026 season. :00 - Hiring of John Harbaugh 5:05 - Why it’s a great fit 13:20 - Working with Jaxson Dart 20:30 - John Harbaugh’s coaching style 26:20 - His relationships with his playersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk and Bob Papa discuss the Giants hiring of John Harbaugh, talk about what kind of experience he brings to this team, and how he can help develop the young players on this roster. :00 - John Harbaugh’s resume 5:25 - Developing the Giants players 8:10 - Coaching staff 13:30 - Winning games 19:30 - Giants culture 24:00 - Giants rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.