Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is solo as he discusses the Brooklyn Nets moving on from Jacque Vaughn and the direction of the franchise as the season ends and a big offseason approaches. Then, he gives his thoughts on Giancarlo Stanton coming into Yankees Spring Training looking like a new man and what it could mean for the 2024 season (18:59), & SO much more!

Joe starts off the podcast talking about the Knicks injuries, how the changes the expectations for the in the playoffs, & MSG as the ultimate difference maker with his former WBCR partner and Associate Producer for the CBS Evening News, Austin Santiago. (4:51). Then, Joe switches to Caitlin Clark breaking the all-time Women's NCAA Scoring Record, if she could break the overall college scoring record, & the state of Women's College Basketball (25:28). Finally, he touches on some injury notes for the New York Yankees as Spring Training opens (46:31), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin trying to put Patrick Mahomes performance last night into historical context, talk about the beginning of his career, the Kansas City Chiefs Dynasty, and betting against Mahomes. Then, they switch to the San Francisco 49'ers decision at the beginning of Overtime, Christian McCaffrey's performance, Brock Purdy's poise, & the difference makers for San Francisco (20:42). Finally, they discuss which was the biggest play that turned the game (41:45), & SO much more!

On this express edition (almost) of the podcast Joe is solo as he talks about the importance of Jalen Brunson and his impact on the Knicks and the Eastern Conference right now, as well as who could help on the bench with the loss of Julius Randle, & a bench piece that the Knicks could trade for. All before he quickly touches on the Corbin Burnes trade, Theo Epstein back to Boston, & the Yankees unwillingness to go all in (15:45).

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they Wrap Up the Conference Championship games, starting with the NFC they talk about San Francisco's comeback, as well as trying to figure out how good Brock Purdy is, Dan Campbell's questionable coaching decisions, analytics in football, & the Jahmyr Gibbs fumble. Then, they switch the AFC Championship Game as Mahomes wins again, the Kansas City defense, the drive that did Baltimore in, & the attention on Lamar Jackson (22:04). Finally, they finish the show giving their overreactions including: Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, the Detroit Lions (39:52), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he discusses some NBA notes that include Doc Rivers as the Milwaukee Bucks new coach, if it'll work, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, L.A. Clippers, & Phoenix Suns. As well as if the Knicks are true contenders in the Eastern Conference (1:03). Then, he switches and talks about the 2024 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame class, and what the Veteran's Committee now has to do (25:47). Finally, he finishes the podcast with his Championship Weekend picks (36:14), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to Wrap Up the Divisional Round as they start discussing who had the best win and worst loss. Then, the discuss who has the most pressure on them in Championship Games, the most intriguing Super Bowl Matchup, and score predictions for Championship Weekend (16:47). Finally, the give their overreactions including: the Buffalo Bills, Todd Bowles, the Chargers (31:40), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss their biggest takeaway from each Wild Card Weekend game. Then, they discuss Who Won the Weekend and Who Lost the Weekend overall (23:14). Finally, they finish up with some Overreactions including: Who should be the next coach of the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Texans, the "Peacock Game," (39:59), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he reacts to the Marcus Stroman signing and why the upside is worth the deal (2:44). He then switches to football and ranks all the coaches in the NFL (13:56). Finally, he gives his opinion on who Bill Belichick's next team could be (29:05), & SO much more!

An ecstatic Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the Michigan Wolverines winning their first outright National Championship since 1948 from every angle. Then, they switch to the NFL to discuss which number one seed is in the most trouble (29:55). Finally, they finish up with some NFL Playoff Overreactions (35:36), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he starts off discussing the Brooklyn Nets getting fined $100 Thousand for resting players against Milwaukee. Then, he gives lock$ for Week 18 in the NFL (15:11), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they start the podcast talking about the two CFB Semi Final Games and the National Championship game. Then, they discuss the awful Jets & Giants seasons, and if the Giants should trade up for Number One Overall (21:48). Finally they end the podcast giving Week 17 Overreactions including: Dan Campbell, the Rams, Sean Payton, & SO much more (33:46).

On this emergency episode the podcast Austin Santiago of the CBS Evening News joins Joe as they react to the Knicks-Raptors blockbluster trade including RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, & O.G. Anunoby.

Joe is joined by Austin Santiago of the CBS Evening News, & Joe's former radio partner to discuss the state of the Knicks, what their ceiling is, & if there is finally a trade that can be made. Then, Joe is joined by another former radio partner, Jose Rohdin of Bet US, to help him with his locks for the week (27:40). All before he gives out his locks for Week 17 (45:47), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the benching on Tommy DeVito, if DeVito starts again, & what to do with the Giants Quarterback situation (1:00). Then, Joe and Nick discuss who the best teams are in each conference and who the biggest threat to them are (18:11). Finally, they give their Week 16 Overreactions including the Giants, Playoff matchups, Gardner Minshew, the MVP (37:46), & SO much more!

Joe starts off the podcast discussing Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, he talks about where the Knicks & Nets are right now, selling his Minnesota stock, & buying in on Philadelphia (8:15). Then, Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" podcast joins the show to give their Week 16 Lock$ (26:54).

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast discussing whether or not the Jets can afford to run it back next year with Aaron Rodgers, their best course of action, & what to do with the Giants Quarterback room. Then, the two discuss which teams can realistically win the Super Bowl (19:40). Finally, they end the podcast with Week 15 Overreactions including: the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields (35:54), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Emily Nyman of the "Breaking Balls Podcast" to discuss the biggest reason that Juan Soto will find success with the Yankees, the Tyler Glasnow trade, and where will Yoshinobu Yamamoto sign (2:00). Then, Jac Hopkins of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast to give their lock$ for Week (40:20), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they discuss a great comeback win from Tommy DeVito on Monday Night Football, Zach Wilson's best game of his career, & what this week means for both NY teams (2:00). Then, they play a game of League Wide Toss Up (26:35). All before giving their Overreactions for Week 14 including: the Las Vegas Raiders, the Buffalo Bills, the Super Bowl, & SO much more (41:53). If you are able to donate to the Tennessee Tornado Relief Fund anything helps: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2023/red-cross-helping-after-deadly-tennessee-tornadoes.html

Joe starts the podcast by discussing the In-Season Tournament, where he was wrong about the idea, and how he would fix it for next year. Next, he takes about the Juan Soto finally becoming official and how it impacts the Yankees and the American League next season (13:24). Finally, he gives his lock$ for Week 14 (30:50), & SO much more!