Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is solo again and he starts the podcast discussing Josh Donaldson's time in New York, trade options, and the need for a spark for the Yankees (2:16). Then, he switches to the NBA draft to talk about how boring of a night it was, Wembanyama's impact on the NBA Title, and confidence in the Brooklyn Nets draft (15:16). He finishes the show talking about the Kristaps Porzingis trade and how it will make Boston take a step back (24:33), and SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he starts by discussing Brian Cashman's comments before yesterday's game that he doesn't agree with, Gerrit Cole stopping a four-game losing streak, Josh Donaldson's ineffectiveness, a good thing surrounding Clay Holmes. He then switches to the NBA to discuss why he doesn't believe the new Big Three in Phoenix will work and what that means for Kevin Durant's and Devin Booker's legacy (19:11). Finally, he stays in the NBA and talks about why the Knicks missing out on Bradley Beal is a bad thing for New York, what will define next season, & the message that the Knicks front office needs to send to its fans (31:05), and SO much more!

Joe starts off the podcast discussing his take around the news of Ja Morant getting suspended by the NBA. Then, Joe's old WBCR partner,Austin Santiago of the CBS Evening News, joins the show to discuss who the best player in the NBA is, whether the Nuggets can repeat as Champions, and what is next for the New York Knicks this offseason (10:30). Finally, Joe dials up the Trade Machine ahead of the NBA Draft and NBA Free Agency to try to his best to break Twitter (27:30), and SO much more!

Joe is solo on this episode as he starts with discussing about the questionable decisions Aaron Boone made late that cost the Yankees a chance at a sweep over the Mets. He then talks about why this series can be a turning point for both the Mets & Yankees (14:08), before giving his biggest takeaways from the first installment of the Subway Series for the 2023 season (27:07), and SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast by discussing some notes he took during the Nuggets-Lakers Game 4, the world being introduced to Nikola Jokic for the first time, and what happens if they win the Finals (2:16). Then, Aaron Calafato of the "7 Minutes Stories" podcast joins Joe to discuss LeBron James' legacy, how he will be remembered if he retires, and if he will actually retire (21:25). Finally, Nick Paradies of the "Children's Programming Podcast" of Lead Man of "The Bad Ideas" joins Joe to talk about the breaking news of the Arizona Cardinals releasing DeAndre Hopkins and what that means for the upcoming NFL season.

For this emergency episode, Joe brings on Cousin John to react to the news of Aaron Hicks being DFA'd and what that means for the immediate future of the New York Yankees.

Joe is solo for today's show as he begins talking about the Mets big series win against the Tampa Bay Rays, the youth movement that will save their season, the aging pitching staff, and a familiar face getting another chance (2:08). Then, he switches gears to the NBA to discuss the offseason question marks surrounding the Knicks, what paths they can take, and whether they are any closer to title contention (16:43). Finally, he ends the podcast with observations about the four teams left in the NBA Playoffs, a need for a historic LeBron performance, the "nobody believes in us" Nuggets, Boston's Championship Window, and what isn't getting enough light with the Miami Heat (32:36), and SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of "The Children's Programming" Podcast and "The Bad Ideas" to start the podcast going over their first impressions of the Giants schedule. Then, they do the same for a season of change for the Jets (49:47). Finally, Joe's old WBCR partner, Austin Santiago, joins the show to preview a must win Game 6 for the Knicks in Miami (1:39:41), and SO much more

Joe is joined by the founder of the "Sports Hit List" Carl Coulanges to discuss the Celtics-76'ers series, if Jayson Tatum will have a signature game, James Harden proving doubters wrong, and who wins the series (2:13). Then, Joe's Dad joins the show to give a preview of the 149th Running of The Kentucky Derby (30:00), and SO much more!

Joe is joined by "Children's Programming" Co-Host and "The Bad Ideas" Front Man, Nick Paradies to go over the Jets losing out on the Offensive Line class, Bill Belichick sticking it to the Jets again, and the Giants getting better on defense (3:41). Then, the two discuss the Houston Texans for longer than they should (26:05), before talking about how the Atlanta Falcons are building their team and the Philadelphia Eagles getting even better (41:16). Finally, the go over who they have as the best player still available, where Will Levis will get drafted, & SO much more (55:50)!

Joe is overjoyed by his excitement of Aaron Rodgers officially becoming a New York Jet (2:13). Then, Joe's old WBCR partner joins the show ahead of Game 5 to discuss the madness of the Knicks-Cavs, RJ Barrett stepping up, and Julius Randle playing through pain (16:17). Finally, they discuss how far the Knicks could go in the playoffs, Dillion Brooks antics, and make their halfway through the 1st Round NBA Finals picks (36:17), and SO much more!

Joe is solo again for today's show as he begins talking about the Nets falling short against the Philadelphia 76'ers despite James Harden getting tossed, Joel Embiid almost getting tossed, and Game 3 being Brooklyn's best chance to make it a series (1:55). Then, Joe discusses what he's worried about the early part of the Yankees season, Max Scherzer's 10-game suspension, and how to fix baseball's illegal substance problem (20:33). Finally, Joe talks about the impending Aaron Rodgers trade and his fears of it not happening (40:35), and SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and starts off discussing the lackluster punishment for the Dallas Mavericks, then gives his Top 10 MLB Teams after two weeks of the season (8:53), all before previewing the Nets First Round series against Philadelphia as well as the Knicks First Round series against the Cavaliers (28:10), and SO much more!

Joe is joined by his old WICR partner, Chris Lynch, to discuss Tobin Anderson replacing Rick Pitino at Iona. Then, Dayton Brown joins Joe to go over their All-NBA picks and who they would vote for MVP (41:36), and SO much more!

Joe is joined to start off this podcast by his former radio partner and the PBP Voice of the Danbury Hat Tricks, Chris Lynch, to discuss Iona's first round matchup against the UConn Huskies, how far the Gaels could go in the tournament, whether Rick Pitino will move on from Iona, and so much more! Then, Joe's Dad joins him to breakdown the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Bracket, Aaron Rodgers going to the Jets, who the next St. John's coach will be, and MORE (38:17). Finally, Joe gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers announcing his intentions on playing with the New York Jets next season (1:10:40).  

Karlos Ortiz of Audacy, NFL Network Radio, & the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" joins Joe to start the podcast as they discuss the Giants franchise tag decision, what the Jets should do at quarterback, what they would pay Daniel Jones, and more! Then, Chris Lynch of the Danbury Hat Tricks joins the show to preview the MAAC Tournament and Iona's path to the NCAA Tournament, the Boston Celtics skid and an outlook on the 2023 Boston Red Sox season. (38:10)

Joe is solo for this show discussing the Brooklyn Nets finding themselves in an extremely similar spot before the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving "Era." Then, he talks about why Sean Marks deserves another crack at rebuilding the Nets (11:19). Finally he talks about the future of the Nets following Durant's departure (29:07), and much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of "The Bad Ideas" and "Children's Programming Podcast" to discuss at the start of the show Patrick Mahomes winning his second Super Bowl ring, if the Chiefs can repeat, and whether or not Kansas City is considered a dynasty. Then, the two talk about the holding call against James Bradberry and all the fall out surrounding the call (17:06). Finally, Nick and Joe discuss the Halftime Show, their favorite Super Bowl commercial, & SO much more (32:13)! 

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of "The Bad Ideas" and "Children's Programing Podcast" to preview Super Bowl LVII from every angle. Plus, Joe gives his Super Bowl Parley at the tail end. 

Joe gives his immediate reaction to the Kevin Durant blockbuster on his walk home from work.