Grind Hours Podcast

Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast joins Joe as they go through their locks for Week 10 and face off again in this weeks' slate of games. 

Nick Paradies of the "Chrildren's Programming Podcast" and the "Bad Ideas" joins Joe as they go over the best win for the New York Jets in almost a decade, a tide changing week when it comes to quarterbacks, and in particular whether this is the start of the end for Aaron Rodgers (2:26). Then, Nick and Joe go over the college ranks where Alabama losing puts them out of the College Football Playoff hunt [for now], Georgia is clearly the best team in the country, TCU is climbing, and what to make of the Big 10 (26:18). Finally, Nick and Joe end with their overreactions for Week 9 in the NFL (39:02), and MUCH more!

Nick Paradies of the "Chrildren's Programming Podcast" and the "Bad Ideas" joins Joe as they start the podcast going over Dunkin' Doughnuts vs Starbucks, give love to some local coffee shops, and what a successful Jets and Giants season will look like going forward. Then, Nick and Joe go over what impressed them the most from Week 7 (20:58), give their overreactions (40:46). Finally, Joe gives his picks and Jac's picks for Week 8 (1:04:38).  Joe's picks against the spread: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hTapzy00OGTdpDoNe9VbBlXChIbX19t7qLKtJYUwleo/edit?usp=sharing

Jac Hopkins joins Joe again, live in person (via zoom), as they give their locks for Week 7. 

Joe is joined by his former WICR partner, Chris Lynch, to discuss Chris' experience at Game 5 of the ALDS between the Yankees and Guardians, when the series turned for Cleveland, and the state of the Yankee fanbase. Then, Joe and Chris preview the ALCS, and give their picks for who is representing the American League in the World Series (24:03), and SO much more!

Joe is joined by the co-host of the "Children's Programming" Podcast and co-founder of "The Bad Ideas", Nick Paradies, as they start the show going over a WILD weekend in College Football, discuss the Jets and Giants continuing their winning ways, Nick going back to the G-Men, who the second best team in the NFC, and if it's time to panic in three NFC cities (21:05). Finally, finishing up with some overreactions (51:35), and SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and starts with a heart breaking loss for the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS against Cleveland. Then, on behalf of Jac Hopkins, Joe gives his and Jac's picks for Week 6 of the NFL. 

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of the "Bad Ideas" and co-host of the "Children's Programming" podcast to go over the Jets ending their division losing streak, being exciting to watch, and possibly the Offensive and Defensive Rookie's of the Year (2:50). Then, they discuss the ongoing atrocity that the Roughing the Passer calls have been so far, and the Pittsburgh Steelers being the worst team in the league (18:58). Finally, they give their overreactions for Week 5 (30:53).

Joe starts out the podcast by giving his roadmap to World Series title number 28 for the New York Yankees (2:28). Then, Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" podcast joins the show to give his locks of the week for Week 5 as Jac and Joe look to get above .500 on the season (20:53), and SO much more!

Nick Paradies of "The Bad Ideas" and the "Children's Programming Podcast" joins Joe to go over an impressive Jets win, Zach Wilson's first game back, and where the Jets are in year two of their rebuild (1:46). Then, Nick and Joe discuss the Eagles being the best team in football, Brian Daboll's impact on the Giants, Bailey Zappe impressing at Lambeau, and Jimmy G beating the Rams again (20:37). Finally, the two give their overreactions following Week 4 (41:20).   

Joe's former WICR radio partner, Chris Lynch, joins him to talk about the Mac Jones injury, Chris' expectations for the Patriots this season, who is calling plays on offense, and more (2:39). Then, Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" podcast joins Joe to go over their Week 4 Locks (36:20).  All of Joe's picks for Week 4: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hTapzy00OGTdpDoNe9VbBlXChIbX19t7qLKtJYUwleo/edit?usp=sharing Joe's 2022 Overall Record: 22-26-2

Nick Paradies of The Bad Ideas and the "Children's Programming" podcast to wrap up Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season starting with the Monday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and Giants (2:31). Then, the Jaguars stunning the Chargers in L.A, and Miami remaining undefeated (22:44). All before some overreactions and bold predictions (33:22), and SO much more! 

Joe begins the show being joined by Carl Colounges of "The Sports Hitlist" to go over the strange situation surrounding Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics and Robert Sarver being forced out as Suns Owner (2:37). Then, Joe's old WBCR partner, Austin Santiago, go over who to pick up for Week 3 and who to move on from already (23:58). Finally, Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" podcast joins Joe to go over their Week 3 picks after having a sluggish start to the season (50:37), and MUCH more! Click for the link to all of Joe's weekly picks: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hTapzy00OGTdpDoNe9VbBlXChIbX19t7qLKtJYUwleo/edit?usp=sharing Overall 2022 Picks Record: 15-18-1

Nick Paradies joins Joe as they go over a crazy Sunday in the NFL including the Jets, Dolphins, Cowboys, and Cardinals all coming down to the wire and winning. As well as what stood out in Week 2 (22:07). And, they end the podcast giving some bold predictions/overreactions for Week 2 (28:45), and MUCH more!

Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" podcast joins Joe to go over their locks heading into Week 2.  Yearly Standings: Joe 2-2 | Jac 2-2 The rest of Joe's picks for Week 2: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hTapzy00OGTdpDoNe9VbBlXChIbX19t7qLKtJYUwleo/edit?usp=sharing Joe's yearly pick standings: 8-10

Nick Paradies of "The Children's Programming" Podcast and "The Bad Ideas" joins Joe to discuss a surprising Giants win, a lucky Steelers victory, and the Jets continuing their losing September ways. Then, Nick and Joe talk about what surprised them most during the first weekend of football and give out some bold predictions/over reactions (28:15), and much more!

Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast joins Joe to start the NFL season picking games. 

Cousin John joins Joe to start the podcast to talk the state of their New York Yankees and how they feel about the team going into the stretch run. Then, John and Joe discuss who they like and don't like for fantasy football headed into the season (17:29), and much more!

Joe is joined by Co-Founder of "The Bad Ideas" and Co-Host of the "Children's Programming Podcast" Nick Paradies to dissect Donovan Mitchell being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Joe sits down and just rants about what's on his mind. Enjoy!