There R Giants

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Giants prospects, tracked from the dirt up.

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There R Giants is a close-read of Giants baseball from the farm upward, built around prospect evaluation, roster movement, and first-hand camp notes. Roger Munter mixes solo analysis, player interviews, and K-Rodge conversations that connect minor-league development to the big-league club.

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About There R Giants

There R Giants covers the Giants system with the patience of someone watching the fields before the box scores harden into conclusions. Roger Munter works from the ground level: Papago heat, Richmond media day, spring breakout impressions, affiliate roster construction, and the small developmental clues that can make a prospect feel different from one month to the next. The show is strongest when it slows down. It notices swing decisions, defensive reps, pitch shapes, roster bottlenecks, and the difference between looking great in Arizona and carrying that form to Eugene or Richmond. Prospect talk is not treated as a parade of hype. There is excitement, but also caution about timing, playing time, positional fit, and how quickly a fan base can turn on a player who is merely good instead of instantly great. Interviews give the feed a lived-in quality. Maui Ahuna, Scott Bandura, Dennis Pelfrey, and Gavin Kilen appear through conversations tied to specific moments in camp or a new season, not generic promotional stops. K-Rodge episodes widen the frame to the major-league club. With Cary Crowley, Munter talks through cold starts, center-field uncertainty, bullpen roles, spring training reads, and the uneasy arithmetic of a roster that has both veterans and prospects pressing for space. Other guests bring perspective from Scottsdale and broader Giants coverage. Alex Pavlovic and Shayna Rubin appear in episodes centered on camp battles, young players, organizational tone, and the first spring under Tony Vitello. The result is a show for fans who want a fuller map of the Giants ecosystem. It has daily-minors energy without losing sight of the big-league stakes. It can be granular about a Richmond roster spot, then pivot to Logan Webb, Rafael Devers, Bryce Eldridge, or the shape of the Opening Day bullpen. Its rhythm is conversational and sometimes loose, but the center stays clear: who is developing, who is blocked, who is forcing attention, and what those answers might mean for the Giants next.

Made for: There R Giants is for Giants fans who follow the farm system closely and want more than surface-level prospect rankings. It suits listeners who enjoy roster mechanics, player development, spring training reports, and informed big-league context.

What sets it apart: The show stands out through first-hand minor-league observation and long-running attention to players before they become mainstream talking points. Its mix of affiliate roster analysis, player interviews, and K-Rodge big-league conversations gives the Giants system a continuous narrative.

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Talking all things related to the SF Giants minor league system. rogermunter.substack.com

As heard by us

Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

There R Giants makes San Francisco's minor league system and roster choices readable before they become obvious big-league stories.

There R Giants lives inside the San Francisco Giants' minor league system, where Roger Munter uses interviews and long-form conversations to follow the club from spring training through affiliate rosters.

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This is where the back end of your Giants depth chart becomes the main event.

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  • to spot the lower-level player who might force his way upward before everyone else notices
  • to hear Roger Munter test spring optimism against firsthand reporting from Scottsdale
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  1. 1

    There R Giants-Pod 222 with Jacob Archer

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  2. 2

    KROG #44

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  3. 3

    There R Giants Pod-240 with Gavin Kilen

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  4. 4

    KROG #43

    ·39m
  5. 5

    There R Giants Pod-239 with Alex Pavlovic

    ·44m
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    There R Giants Pod-238 with Shayna Rubin

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    There R Giants Pod-208 with Joe Doyle

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    There R Giants Pod-207 with Bryce Eldridge, Joe Whitman, and Jack Choate

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    There R Giants Pod-206 with Sabin Ceballos, Vaun Brown, and Trent Harris

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    KROG #29

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    There R Giants Pod-205 with Kevin Cunningham

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    KROG #28

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    There R Giants Pod-204 with Wrenzie Regodon

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    KROG #42

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    There R Giants Pod-236 with Carlos Gutierrez

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    There R Giants Pod-235 with Luis de la Torre

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    KROG #41

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    There R Giants Pod-234 with Michael Holmes

    ·30m
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    There R Giants Pod-233 with Joe Salermo

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    KROG #40

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    There R Giants Pod-232 with Trent Harris

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    There R Giants Pod-231 with Josh Norris

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    There R Giants Pod-230 with Eli Walsh

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    KROG #39

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  25. 25

    There R Giants Pod-229 with Eric Longenhagen

    ·43m
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    There R Giants Pod-228 with Maria Guardado (update)

    ·38m
  27. 27

    KROG #38

    ·37m
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    KROG #37

    ·32m
  29. 29

    There R Giants Pod-226 with Jacob Rudner

    ·35m
  30. 30

    KROG #36: The Emergency Pod!

    ·34m
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    There R Giants Pod-225 with Jesús Cano

    ·38m
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    KROG #35

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    In the Dugout with Drew Cavanaugh

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    There R Giants Pod-224 with Geoff Pontes

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    KROG #34

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    There R Giants Pod-223 with Ryan Murphy, R.J. Dabovich, and Chris Wright

    ·48m
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    There R Giants Pod-241 with Maui Ahuna, Scott Bandura, and Dennis Pelfrey

    ·30m
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    There R Giants Pod-221 with Luis de la Torre, Liam Simon, and Greg Farone

    ·49m
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    KROG #33

    ·28m
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    There R Giants Pod-220 with Nate Furman, Parks Harber, and Walker Martin

    ·38m
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    There R Giants Pod-219 with Dayson Croes and Marques Johnson

    ·32m
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    KROG #32

    ·34m
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    There R Giants Pod-218 with Trey Wilson

    ·38m
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    KROG #31

    ·36m
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    There R Giants Pod-217 with Scott Bandura and James Tibbs III

    ·28m
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    There R Giants Pod-216 with Jim Callis

    ·40m
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    There R Giants Pod-215 with Alex Pavlovic

    ·37m
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    There R Giants Pod-214 with Ian Villers, Thomas Gavello and Dylan Hecht

    ·48m
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    There R Giants Pod-213 with Joe Ritzo

    ·37m
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    There R Giants Pod-212 with Zack Bayrouty

    ·35m
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    KROG #30

    ·33m
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    There R Giants Pod-211 with Jacob Archer

    ·37m
  53. 53

    There R Giants Pod-209 with Braxton Roxby and Raymond Burgos

    ·39m
  54. 54

    Opening Day Roster Assignments

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    KROG #27

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    There R Giants Pod-202 with Shayna Rubin

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    KROG #26

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    There R Giants Pod-201 with Ben Badler

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    There R Giants Pod-200 with Jeremiah Knackstedt

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    KROG #25

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    There R Giants Pod-199 with Dennis Pelfrey

    ·38m
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    There R Giants Pod-198 with Susan Slusser

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    KROG #24

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    There R Giants Pod-197 with Eric Longenhagen

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    There R Giants Pod-196 with Joe Salermo

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    There R Giants Pod-195 with Joe Doyle

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    There R Giants Pod-194 with Katie Woo

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    KROG #23

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    There R Giants Pod-193 with Eli Walsh

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    There R Giants Pod-192 with Dave Flemming

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    KROG #22

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    There R Giants Pod-191 with Eno Sarris

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    There R Giants Pod-190 with Eric Flemming

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    KROG #21

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    There R Giants Pod-189 with Zach Morgan and Andrew Kachel

    ·28m
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    KROG #20

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    There R Giants Pod-188 with Jonah Cox, Diego Velasquez, and Turner Hill

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    There R Giants Pod-187 with Josh Norris

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    There R Giants Pod-186 with Joe Ritzo and Bo Davidson

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    KROG #19

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    There R Giants Pod-185 with Trent Harris, Joe Whitman, and Charlie Szykowny

    ·33m
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    There R Giants Pod-184 with Bryce Eldridge and Walker Martin

    ·33m
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    There R Giants Pod-183 with Wade Meckler and Jairo Pomares

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    There R Giants Pod-182 with Christian Koss and Carter Howell

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    There R Giants Pod-181 with Brian Recca

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    There R Giants Pod-180 with Seth Corry and Will Bednar

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    KROG #18

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    There R Giants Pod-179 with Kevin Cunningham

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    There R Giants Pod-178 with Carlos Collazo

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    There R Giants Pod-177 with Eli Walsh

    ·39m
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    KROG Episode #17

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    There R Giants Pod-176 with Cory Elasik and Paul Oseguera

    ·39m
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    There R Giants Pod-175 with John Michael Bertrand and Dylan Cumming

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    In the Dugout with Eric Silva

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    There R Giants Pod-174 with Maria Guardado

    ·38m
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    There R Giants Pod-227 with David B. Flemming

    Roger Mutter interviews Giants broadcaster David B.

    ·38m
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    There R Giants Pod-203 with Jim Callis

    Roger Munter interviews MLB's Jim Callis about the Giants farm system and his spring training experiences.

    ·36m
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    There R Giants Pod-210 with Jesús Cano

    Roger Munter interviews Baseball America writer Jesus Cano about covering the Arizona Complex League and the San Francisco Giants' prospects there.

    ·36m
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    There R Giants Pod-237 with Jim Callis

    Roger Munter and Jim Callis discuss the Giants' spring training, the draft lottery, and the spring breakout series.

    ·47m
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    There R Giants Pod-228 with Maria Guardado

    Giants beat reporter Maria Guardado discusses the upcoming winter meetings and potential Giants moves.

    ·38m
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    There R Giants Pod-242 with Wrenzie Regodon

    Hidden gem

    Bryce Eldridge is the loudest Sacramento name here, with Roger Munter and Renzi Regodon treating his improved walk rate, chase rate, and pull-air contact as the real story.

    Apr 17, 2026·1h 10m·5 clips
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    KROG #45

    Hidden gem

    Cary Crowley and Roger Munter open KROG #45 with the Giants at 6-10, three lost series, and the spring momentum from Arizona already fading.

    Apr 14, 2026·34m·3 clips
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    There R Giants Pod-241 with Maui Ahuna, Scott Bandura, and Dennis Pelfrey

    Hidden gem

    Roger Munter interviews Maui Ahuna, Scott Bandura, and Dennis Pelfrey before Richmond opens its new ballpark for the 2026 season.

    Apr 2, 2026·30m·2 clips
  104. 104

    KROG #44

    Roger and Kerry discuss Giants baseball and prospects, repurposing a conversation from the 415 podcast.

    Mar 26, 2026·32m
  105. 105

    There R Giants Pod-240 with Gavin Kilen

    Roger Munter discusses his observations from the Giants' spring breakout games and includes an interview with first-round pick Gavin Kilen.

    Mar 24, 2026·29m
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    KROG #43

    Hidden gem

    The Giants bullpen "is not very good," and Kerry Crowley says he does not know who throws the eighth inning on Opening Day.

    Mar 12, 2026·39m·2 clips
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    There R Giants Pod-239 with Alex Pavlovic

    Hidden gem

    Bryce Eldridge’s strikeouts matter less to Alex Pavlovic than the quality of his at-bats and defense.

    Mar 10, 2026·44m·2 clips
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    There R Giants Pod-238 with Shayna Rubin

    Host Roger Munter interviews San Francisco Chronicle Giants beat writer Shayna Rubin from spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona, covering new manager Tony Vitello's coaching staff and an open bullpen competition.

    Mar 3, 2026·36m·2 clips
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    KROG #42

    Feb 19, 2026·35m
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    There R Giants Pod-237 with Jim Callis

    Feb 17, 2026·47m
  111. 111

    There R Giants Pod-236 with Carlos Gutierrez

    Feb 10, 2026·24m
  112. 112

    There R Giants Pod-235 with Luis de la Torre

    Feb 5, 2026·28m
  113. 113

    KROG #41

    Jan 29, 2026·35m
  114. 114

    There R Giants Pod-234 with Michael Holmes

    Jan 27, 2026·30m
  115. 115

    There R Giants Pod-233 with Joe Salermo

    Jan 20, 2026·33m
  116. 116

    KROG #40

    Jan 16, 2026·34m
  117. 117

    There R Giants Pod-232 with Trent Harris

    Jan 13, 2026·20m
  118. 118

    There R Giants Pod-231 with Josh Norris

    Jan 8, 2026·32m
  119. 119

    There R Giants Pod-230 with Eli Walsh

    Dec 23, 2025·43m
  120. 120

    KROG #39

    Dec 16, 2025·36m
  121. 121

    There R Giants Pod-229 with Eric Longenhagen

    Dec 9, 2025·43m
  122. 122

    There R Giants Pod-228 with Maria Guardado (update)

    Dec 8, 2025·38m
  123. 123

    There R Giants Pod-228 with Maria Guardado

    Dec 8, 2025·38m
  124. 124

    KROG #38

    Nov 20, 2025·37m
  125. 125

    There R Giants Pod-227 with David B. Flemming

    Nov 11, 2025·38m
  126. 126

    KROG #37

    Nov 4, 2025·32m
  127. 127

    There R Giants Pod-226 with Jacob Rudner

    Oct 28, 2025·35m
  128. 128

    KROG #36: The Emergency Pod!

    Oct 22, 2025·34m
  129. 129

    There R Giants Pod-225 with Jesús Cano

    Oct 21, 2025·38m
  130. 130

    KROG #35

    Oct 9, 2025·31m
  131. 131

    There R Giants Pod-224 with Geoff Pontes

    Sep 30, 2025·37m
  132. 132

    KROG #34

    Sep 18, 2025·34m
  133. 133

    There R Giants Pod-223 with Ryan Murphy, R.J. Dabovich, and Chris Wright

    Sep 16, 2025·48m
  134. 134

    There R Giants-Pod 222 with Jacob Archer

    Sep 9, 2025·34m
  135. 135

    There R Giants Pod-221 with Luis de la Torre, Liam Simon, and Greg Farone

    Sep 4, 2025·49m
  136. 136

    KROG #33

    Sep 3, 2025·28m
  137. 137

    There R Giants Pod-220 with Nate Furman, Parks Harber, and Walker Martin

    Aug 27, 2025·38m
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    There R Giants Pod-219 with Dayson Croes and Marques Johnson

    Aug 21, 2025·32m
  139. 139

    KROG #32

    Aug 7, 2025·34m
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    There R Giants Pod-218 with Trey Wilson

    Aug 6, 2025·38m
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    KROG #31

    Jul 31, 2025·36m
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    There R Giants Pod-217 with Scott Bandura and James Tibbs III

    Jul 30, 2025·28m
  143. 143

    There R Giants Pod-216 with Jim Callis

    Jul 22, 2025·40m
  144. 144

    There R Giants Pod-215 with Alex Pavlovic

    Jul 8, 2025·37m
  145. 145

    There R Giants Pod-214 with Ian Villers, Thomas Gavello and Dylan Hecht

    Jul 2, 2025·48m
  146. 146

    There R Giants Pod-213 with Joe Ritzo

    Jun 26, 2025·37m
  147. 147

    There R Giants Pod-212 with Zack Bayrouty

    Jun 25, 2025·35m
  148. 148

    KROG #30

    Jun 23, 2025·33m
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    There R Giants Pod-211 with Jacob Archer

    Jun 18, 2025·37m