Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast going over why it’s the “Same ‘Ole Jets” and why that won’t change, when the Jets will win a game, what to take from Jaxson Dart’s debut, and if the Giants can have a winning streak (1:02). Then, they go over a jam packed weekend of college football (25:11). Finally, they give their Week 4 Overreactions (44:10). Then, Gordon Damer joins the show to help Joe go through the Week 5 Lock$ (1:16:48),& SO much more! 

Joe starts the podcast talking about the Yankees chances in the postseason, the key players for a long playoff run, and who he has the most/least confidence in entering the Wild Card Round (1:00). Then, he switches to the Mets, how improbable the collapse they had is, how big the offseason will be, and why they are in the same spot the Yankees were in a year ago (23:31). Finally, he gives his postseason predictions for this year (37:04), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast talking about why the Jimmy Kimmel suspension is so important. Then, he wonders if the Mets should clean house in the offseason if they don’t make the playoffs and just how hard the offseason will be for the Mets (10:12). Finally, Gordon Damer joins the show to go over the Week 3 Lock$ in the NFL (25:50), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast discussing the Giants surprising in Dallas, whether Russell Wilson is washed, how to feel about Brian Daboll, the Jets being the “Same ‘Ole Jets,” Tyrod Taylor starting, and why Joe is so upset with Jet fans (1:31). Then, they talk about the important storylines around the NFL including: Joe Burrow’s turf toe, The Lions statement win against Detroit, and what to do with the Brotherly Shove (49:09). Then, they give their Week 2 Overreactions (1:13:42). 

Joe begins the podcast by discussing the Anthony Volpe injury, why they let Volpe go so long, and why the Yankees season is on the line in Boston this weekend (1:03). Then, he talks about the Steve Ballmer-Aspiration allegations and why the NBA needs to get this right (16:57). Finally, Gordon Damer comes back on to give the Week 2 Lock$ in the NFL (32:50), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin their 8th season of Wrappin’ Up by going over how impressive the Jets offense looked, although why it seems the same as past seasons, how bad the Giants looked in Washington, and when it’s time to start Jaxson Dart (1:02). Then they go over the rest of the NFL including JJ McCarthy’s first start, an incredible Sunday Night Game, Cincinnati, Daniel Jones, Green Bay, and some CFB notes (30:42). Finally they give their Week 1 Overreactions (59:32), & SO much more!

Joe begins the podcast discussing an odd way to start the NFL season last night in Philadelphia, what impressed him last night, and the winners and losers of Opening Night in the NFL (1:08). Then, he goes over five things he cannot wait to watch on Sunday (16:05). Finally, Gordon Damer of “Gordon Damer on Sports” joins to help give Lock$ for Week 1 in the NFL (29:07), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he begins talking about why he won’t bury the New York Yankees yet and when he’ll believe in this team (1:11). Then, he talks about the two players that can right the Mets World Series aspirations (15:28). Finally, he gives his list of World Series Contenders (24:51), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies for this episode and they begin talking about their outlooks for both the Jets & Giants (1:06). Then, they discuss the impact of the Micah Parsons trade (28:55). Finally, they give their Playoff Predictions for the 2025 NFL & CFB Season (53:04), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing his expectations for the New York Jets in 2025, why this coaching staff reminds him of one from recent years, and what’s at stake for Justin Fields (1:02). Then, he switches to the Giants and whether we’re underrating them this year, what to do with Jaxson Dart, and whether or not Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will return in 2026 (22:28). Finally, he talks about the end of the Yankees season and why this is the worst Yankee team he’s ever seen (39:11), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing the worst week of the Yankee season, if they can turn it around, and if the Yankees will fire Aaron Boone at seasons’ end (1:03). Then, he switches to the Mets, calls on Juan Soto to lead this team, and gives insight as to why the Mets are struggling, and why it may turn around soon (23:40), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and wants to talk about football so he begins talking about teams he’s weary about making that playoffs that made the postseason last year (1:05). Then, he discusses teams he’s keeping his eye on to make the playoffs (15:29). Finally he talks about who could be the “new coach team” this year (26:23), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he starts the show going over all of the trades the Yankees made at the trade deadline, what that means for the rest of the season, his optimism, & the lens that you need to look through for the rest of the season (1:03). Then, he switches to the moves the Mets made, why they are the best team in the National League now, & why David Sterns won the trade deadline (20:07). Finally, he talks about NFL training camp notes for the Jets and Giants (30:10), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he begins the show talking about the latest with the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, what that means for the Yankees, whether the Yankees will be “all-in,” and what is going to happen with Giancarlo Stanton (1:00). Then, Joe goes over 10 pitchers he would like to see traded for (18:34). Finally, he asks a question that is flying under the radar in the Bronx (37:58), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Yankees season on the brink of being over, no accountability for the problems on the ball club, and the breaking trade news surrounding the newest Bronx Bomber (1:07). Then, he talks about the Mets also making a move, their chances of owning the trade deadline, & why he believes the Mets will have another great summer (26:40). Finally, he talks about some of the notes from the beginning of the Jets Training Camp (36:20), & SO much more!

Joe is joined in this episode by Nick Paradies to go over 10 years of the Mike Conley Award or the Annual NBA Free Agency Roast. They go over a decade of the award and go over some of the finalists (1:06). Then, the decide who gets the award (34:28), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and begins going over the contract extensions for Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson as well as the expectations for the Jets in 2025 (1:00). Then, he shifts to the Giants, who should start week 1 and the pressure on Brian Daboll throughout the season (14:09). Finally, he goes over who the 10 best QB’s are right now (24:46), & SO much more!

Joe begins the show going over the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, what he liked, and what he would change (1:06). Then, he goes over the 1st Half Awards for Major League Baseball (9:45). Finally, he goes over the Yankees 1st half and trade targets before the trade deadline (29:00). 

Joe begins this episode talking about the Yankees recent struggles, their tough schedule ahead, and what potential trade options there are as the trade deadline season starts (1:03). Then, he switches to the Mets June swoon, their need for both a bat and an arm, and why they cannot stick to the status quo (20:48). Finally, he talks about Mike Brown being hired by the Knicks, their offseason, LeBron to the Knicks, and a bad start to the offseason for the Nets (35:08), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the podcast discussing the NBA Finals from every angle (1:13). Then, he talks about the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets (19:47). Finally, he goes over the first round for the NBA Draft (30:19), & SO much more!