Grind Hours Podcast

Joe recaps all aspects of the MLB Trade Deadline and gives out who he believes got the most of the deadline and the teams to watch for the second half of the season. 

Joe starts off the podcast joined by his former WICR Radio partner, Chris Lynch, to go over the first half for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, MLB Draft surprises, and how the draft itself was covered. Then, Joe brings on Cousin John to pick winners for the 2022 Home Run Derby, as well as go over the Derek Jeter Documentary "The Captain" (39:05). 

Joe is joined his former WICR partner, Chris Lynch, to talk the most recent Yankee-Red Sox four game series, what the Red Sox need at the MLB Trade Deadline, and who to look out for in the upcoming MLB Draft (2:17). Then, Joe talks about some things on his mind going into the 2022 NFL Season (35:46). 

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to do their favorite episode to record every year the Roast of NBA General Managers and the 6th "Mike Conley Award" (2:14). The winners are announced at 27:45 and a special guest doing the outro!

Joe is joined to start off the show by his old WICR partner Chris Lynch to discuss the rumors about Kevin Durant to Chris' Celtics, who Durant reminds them of historically, and Red Sox All-Star players (2:17). Then, Nick Paradies of the "Children's Programming" Podcast joins Joe to discuss what the USC/UCLA move does for the structure of college football and the NCAA (28:19). Finally, Joe ends the show by giving his Top Five Must Watch At-bats Right Now (51:48), and SO much more! 

Joe starts off the podcast joined by his former WBCR partner, Austin Santiago, as they start to go over the Kevin Durant news (1:15). Then, Jose Rohdin comes on to give his take on the Kevin Durant news (31:10)

Joe is joined by Jose Rohdin to start off the show discussing the recent news around Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. Then, Joe’s friend Robert Presser comes on to talk about the Mets so far in 2022. And MUCH more!

Joe opens the show discussing the weekend series between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros (2:09). Then, Joe is joined by his former radio partner, Chris Lynch, to discuss the Stanley Cup (20:47). Joe and Chris end the show by going over Contenders and Pretenders for the rest of the MLB Season based off Run Differential (35:38), & much MORE!

Joe is joined by Cousin John to talk all things lacrosse and get the rundown on one of the sports on the rise! 

Joe is joined by his old WICR radio partner Chris Lynch to recap a wild Father's Day at the US Open, a quick overview of the NBA Finals, whether the Red Sox will have a bullpen in time to compete in the postseason, & SO much more! 

Joe starts the podcast joined by his former radio partner Austin Santiago to discuss the historical aspect of the Warriors 4th ring. Then, Dayton Brown joins to continue to discuss the finals and where Steph Curry falls next to LeBron (23:16). Finally, Cousin John joins the show to talk how great the Yankees start continues to be (41:39). 

Joe is joined by Gil Benhamou and Nick Romeo of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" podcast to discuss how the Celtics force a Game 7, what Golden State needs to end the finals in Game 6, and a whole lot of Jayson Tatum talk (2:14). Then, Joe is joined by his old WBCR friend and co-host of "The Playcall" podcast, Jose Rohdin, to talk Game 6 coaching, Jayson Tatum comparisons, and what we are rooting for during Game 6 (26:04). Joe ends the podcast talking about a crazy double-header in St. Louis (45:14), and SO much more! 

Joe goes solo today starting talking about the Warriors taking a commanding 3-2 series lead after Game 5 (2:13). Then, Joe flips over to Boston and talks about the magic formula for the Celtics to stay alive in the Finals (22:05). Finally, he ends the show with a few baseball observations from a light night on the schedule (40:50), and SO much more!

Joe is joined by his former radio partner Chris Lynch to discuss Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown's ascension to superstardom, the Cape Cod League, and more (1:55)! Then, Joe wraps up the podcast with his thoughts on the end of the New York Rangers season (27:12).  Listen to Chris' latest episode of the Cap League Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/episode/71yewS0tfa3fgxb1jfDpVW?si=5db709e5248044dc

Joe is joined by his former radio partner on WBCR, Austin Santiago, to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Draymond Green's impact on the series, and "Game 6 Klay" (2:14). Then, Nick Paradies of The Bad Ideas joins the show to talk about his new daily routine, a historical comp for this Boston Celtics team, and a bad Stephen A take (21:55). Joe finishes up the podcast talking about the first day of the LIV Golf Tour, Oklahoma's back to back College Softball World Series wins, and who he is keeping his eye on for the rest of the College Baseball World Series (41:38), and SO much more!

Join is joined by the other members of the "JNG Show" and half of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast, Gil Benhamou and Nick Romeo, as they discuss Boston responding in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a bad night offensively for Golden State, and how the Warriors should respond in Game 4 (1:57). Then, Gil and Nick stay on the show to preview Game 4 of the Finals, revisit the pre-finals advanced analytics, and pick the best First Take storyline after Boston takes a 2-1 series lead (22:39). Finally, Joe is joined by Cousin John to go over the new LIV Golf Tour, a tiny Yankee nugget, and give the first MLB All-Star Ballot of the year (41:59).  

Joe is joined by Co-host of the "Playcall Podcast" Jose Rohdin to discuss adjustments and x-factors for the Celtics and Warriors before Game Three of the NBA Finals tonight (2:00). Then, Joe talks about what the New York Mets should do following two key injuries and who needs to step up (25:44). Finally, Joe gives his thoughts on the recent managerial firings in baseball (39:35). 

Joe is joined by his former radio partner Chris Lynch to discuss how the Boston Celtics adjustments for Game 3 of the Finals, the worst part of rooting against Golden State, a Red Sox rival, and New England Geography (2:16). Then Joe goes over Rafael Nadal's 22nd Major win, Rangers-Lightning Eastern Final Game Four, Aaron Donald's extension, and Russell Westbrook (28:55). Finally, Joe gives his opinion on the 24th accuser against Deshaun Watson and his Top 5 Most Watch At-Bats a third of the way through the MLB season (42:27). 

Joe is joined by his former WBCR partner Austin Santiago to go over everything Game 1 of the Finals. 

Joe is joined by Carl Coulanges of the Sports Hit List to discuss how Carl's Celtics match-up in the NBA Finals, the luck of the Irish, and the X-Factor to Boston winning another championship (2:16). Then, Nick Williams of "The Playcall" podcast joins to discuss the Warriors path to the next basketball dynasty, Otto Porter, and get Nick's prediction for the Finals (23:29). Finally, Joe discusses Josh Donaldson's situation with the Yankees, his plan to fix it, and Nestor Cortes' Cy Young candidacy (42:07).