Grind Hours Podcast

Joe starts the podcast by discussing the Damian Lillard trade from each perspective of the teams involved as well as why he's happy the Brooklyn Nets didn't trade for Lillard. Then, he goes over the MLB Wild Card races, who he has making the playoffs, and his World Series Prediction (13:44). Finally, he gives his 10 Must Watch At-Bats during the final few games of the 2023 campaign (27:13), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies, Co-Host of the "Children's Programming" Podcast & Lead Man of "The Bad Ideas," start the podcast discussing the Giants loss to San Francisco, the Jets losing 15th straight to New England, & Zach Wilson ending the Jets season. Then, they talk about Miami setting a modern record in points, the Dallas Cowboys implosion, & generational QB's (28:41). Finally, the two finish by giving their overreactions (42:35), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by YouTuber, ESPN Radio Host, & Super Jet Fan, Jake Asman, as they preview the upcoming Jets-Patriots game, they discuss if the Jets can end their 14-game losing streak against New England, & the Jets quarterback situation. Then, Jac Hopkins, a co-host of "The Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast joins the show to go over their locks for Week 3 (24:25), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by the co-host of the "Children's Programming" podcast and front man of "The Bad Ideas," Nick Paradies, start the pod discussing Zach Wilson still being the Jets starting quarterback, what has to happen for the Jets to make the playoffs, if Daniel Jones can continue to play like he did in the 2nd half against Arizona, and if Big Blue's Defense is really this bad. Then, they play a quick game of NFL Toss Up through two weeks of the season (30:03), finally they give their Week 2 Overreactions (44:50), & SO much more!

Joe is joined again by Jac Hopkins, the co-host of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast as they go through a Week 2 slate of games.

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the New York Jets season ending after four plays, Aaron Rodgers potentially ending his career, another chapter in the Zach Wilson Era, and who could be the new Jets backup QB. Then, they discuss an embarrassing start to the Giants season, if Daniel Jones is the guy, & who to put the blame on for Big Blue (28:58). Finally, the two give their overreactions to Week 1, an unexpected return of a former saga (45:25), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by his former classmate and co-host of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast, Jac Hopkins, to give their locks for the first week of the 2023 NFL season with a new wrinkle.

This is part two of Joe's conversation with Aaron Calafato as this time they discuss the creative differences between his different projects, how he tuned his creative voice, and the idea of Podcast Albums. Then, they discuss Aaron's new project "Breaking It Down" and how it's a different creative muscle, how the project came to be, the difference between short-form and long-form podcasting (33:55), & SO much more!

In part one of Joe's conversation with Aaron Calafato, they discuss the likelihood of the Cleveland Guardians winning the AL Central, the potential for a bad Browns season, Deshaun Watson being mentally done, and Nick Chubb being an old school running back (11:41). They switch to the NBA and talk about what lies ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, Donovan Mitchell taking the next step, & the situation surrounding the Philadelphia 76'ers this summer (24:01). Finally, Aaron has some rapid fire questions prepared for Joe as the play a quick game of "Underrated, Properly Rated, or Overrated" (40:03), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast discussing his displeasure with the 2023 Yankee season for the final time this year, why he's frustrated, the reasons for why the season has been such a colossal failure, & what he would do next if he was Hal Steinbrenner. Then, Joe turns to the New York Jets and his concerns about Aaron Rodgers starting the final preseason game, an important game for Mekhi Becton, & a competition to keep your eye for the Jets as the preseason comes to an end (32:49), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of "The Children's Programming" Podcast and the lead of "The Bad Ideas" to discuss Jim Harbaugh's four game suspension, Michigan's chance to win a National Championship, & their impact players for 2023 (15:18). Then, they discuss the end of the PAC 10, and what Stanford and Cal could end up (36:37). Finally, they talk about what is next for college sports now that Pandora's Box is opened (47:48) & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing the brawl between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians. Then, switches his focus to yet another Yankee loss, shutting Aaron Judge down for the season, and the immediate future of the New York Yankees (5:05). After, he goes over the top teams in Run Differential in baseball right now and who he believes is a contender or pretender (20:42). Finally, he gives his Top 10 Most Watch At-Bats (34:00), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast discussing the Yankees lack of moves at the trade deadline, questions why Aaron Judge was brought back early, and wonders what the next step is for his beloved Bronx Bombers. Then, takes the train to Queens to discuss the Mets Fire Sale, resetting their championship window, & what Steve Cohen's message to his team could be following the deadline (21:47). Finally, Joe gives the five teams he believes had the most intriguing deadline's to try to win the World Series (36:34), & much more!

Joe starts the podcast discussing how the Mets have already started the fire sale in Queens, what the trade of David Robertson means for the next five days for the Mets? And how will this trade deadline set up a big offseason for Steve Cohen and company? Then, he switches to the Yankees and wonders how a weekend in Baltimore will change the Bombers 2023 fortune (18:09).

Joe is joined by the Co-Host of the "Children's Programming" Podcast and the Lead Man of "The Bad Ideas" to discuss Saquon Barkley's new contract, what this does for the Running Back position, and the possibly labor strike in 2030. Then, they discuss the ceiling for the Giants, whether Barkley will stay with the Giants long-term, Barbenheimer (21:25), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Host of the "Breaking Balls Podcast" Emily Nyman as they begin discussing the horrendous week that was for the Yankees, Aaron Judge's absence, and if this team is fixable. Then, the real problems with the Yankees team building (24:59), as well as who is to blame, the needed fixes at the top of the organization, and whether the Yankees will buy or sell at the deadline (35:12).

Joe is solo for this podcast and starts out discussing his realistic expectations for the Jets, who is most responsible for how far the Jets will go this season, and the pressure on Gang Green. Then, he talks about Saquon Barkley not reaching a long-term deal with the New York Giants and what that means for Big Blue moving forward (21:34), & much more!

Joe is joined by Co-Host of the "Children's Programming" Podcast and Lead Man of "The Bad Ideas," Nick Paradies, to go over their list for the 7th Annual NBA Roast aka The Mike Conley Award.

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins discussing the Yankees loss in Game 1 of their double header with the Cardinals and what the ball club needs to do to get the fanbase turned back on the teams' side in the second half. Then, he talks about the Nets first day of free agency, what he'd want the team to do moving forward, as well as the Knicks and Lakers being BIG Day 1 Winners (15:30), and SO much more!

Joe walks home from the train and gives his first scattered thoughts on Domingo German throwing the 24th Perfect Game in MLB History!