Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins discussing some problems facing the Knicks as the playoffs are on the horizon (1:05). Then, he talks about the NBA MVP debate (14:29). Finally, he gives his first draft for the All-NBA Teams (27:00), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins discussing Braylon Mullins Buzzer Beater against Duke, Cayden Boozer’s mistake, if Mullins shot was the best March Madness shot ever, & a Final Four preview (1:03). Then, he talks about Opening Day in MLB, Netflix & Peacock’s first broadcasts, & the introduction of ABS (17:15), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins going over St. John’s advancing to the Sweet 16, Rick Pitino making the Johnnies a contender again, & their odds to beat Duke (1:12). Then, he talks about his concerns with the New York Yankees as they begin the 2026 season and gives out some seasonal predictions (11:23). Finally, he discusses why he’s done with the Brooklyn Nets (29:13), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast off by going over the WBC Final, Aaron Judge criticism, and the tournament as a whole (1:15). Then, Joe’s dad joins the show to go over their March Madness brackets (19:44), & SO much more!

Joe is joined this episode by Aaron Calafato of 7 Minute Stories and they begin the show going over the James Harden trade to Cleveland, how Cavs fans are reacting to Harden so far, & the ceiling for Cleveland this year (1:14). Then, they discuss Netflix getting into podcasting, why it’s important to own your own stuff, & navigating the ever changing podcast space (23:10). Finally, Aaron asks Joe about Vince Carter and why VC never won a championship (44:04), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over Bam Adebayo’s historic night scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards breaking Kobe Bryant’s 81-point record (1:03). Then, he talks about Geno Smith returning to the Jets (15:40), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Jets offseason, the QB decision the Jets need to answer, and how the offseason needs to go (1:02). Then, he talks about the importance of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the loaded rosters, & wanting the tournament to go well (20:15). Finally, he talks about the Knicks having the fourth best odds to win the Eastern Conference (35:26), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over six questions for the Eastern Conference in the NBA (1:07). Then, he pivots to six questions about the Western Conference (15:01). Finally, he gives five teams that could cut down the nets following the Men’s NCAA Tournament (28:35), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the NBAs tanking problem, Adam Silver’s comments, & some potential solutions (1:00). Then, he talks about Aaron Judge’s comments about the Yankees offseason (15:21), & SO much more!  

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the altercation between the Pistons and Hornets, the problem with the NBA regular season, & six questions for the top teams so far this season (1:07). Then, he gives an update from the first day of Pitchers and Catchers for both the Yankees & Mets (21:16). Finally, Joe checks in on the Men’s Basketball season after the first big “Big Tuesday” (34:11), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they Wrap Up Super Bowl LX and start by going over how dominant Seattle’s defense was against New England (1:01). Then, they discuss the Seattle offense and the importance of special teams in this game (19:31). Finally they end the show by giving their Top 5 moments of the 2025-26 NFL season (40:49), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they preview Super Bowl LX from both the Seattle and New England side (1:06). Then, they discuss some of the popular storylines from Super Bowl week (17:40). Next, they give their overreactions for Super Bowl LX (39:13). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to give out some bets that he likes in the Super Bowl (56:26), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast going over Sean Marks continuing the Brooklyn Nets tank job, Cam Thomas getting waived, and the updated picks list (1:03). Then, Ty Butler of ESPN New York & SNY joins the show to discuss the James Harden trade, the Giannis non-trade, & who won the trade deadline (18:48). Then, they discuss the NBA title favorites post trade deadline and who has the most pressure to win the NBA Finals (44:00), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over how many teams in College Basketball can win March Madness (1:20). Then, he gives 10 players that Brooklyn Nets fans should keep their eyes on for the rest of the college season (16:11). Finally, he checks in on his Iona Gaels (29:09), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes (0:55). Then, he touches on who else could be available at the NBA trade deadline (10:48). Finally, he talks about the Nets doing everything they can to tank (21:15), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they wrap up the Championship Games and why conventional football wisdom always wins (1:02). Then, they discuss some of the pre-Super Bowl LX storylines (16:16). Finally, they give some overreactions (43:03). 

Joe reacts to the breaking news of the Jets hiring a new Defensive Coordinator under Aaron Glenn.

Joe is solo for this podcast and begins by talking about the Mets and Yankees moves this week and what it means for both teams (1:04). Then, he switches to the Knicks and the midseason rocky road they’ve hit, what happened to the team in December, and touches on the Nets horrific loss (20:41). Finally, he chats about the rest of the NBA (34:48), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin talking about the CFB National Championship Game, Curt Cignetti’s impact on the sport, what to make the of the NIL era, Indiana’s improbable run, and “The U” officially being back (1:30). Then, they switch to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, bad officiating, what a catch is vs is not, whether Josh Allen can win the Super Bowl, Caleb Williams’ incredible throw, and Sam Darnold and the Seahawks (22:52). Finally, the give their overreactions (57:44), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin touching on Kyle Tucker signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who they are most confident in for the rest of the NFL Playoffs, dark horse teams, & who they want to watch the most (1:11). Then, they go over John Harbaugh finalizing a deal to be the next head coach of the New York Football Giants and the rest of the coaching carousel (34:03). Finally, they give their Overreactions following the Wildcard Round (54:43)