Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the Jets & Giants drafts, the pressure on the Giants to win, if we’ll see Jaxton Dart this season, and why to be cautious about the Jets (1:15). Then, they discuss Shedeur Sanders failing in the draft, what that means, and the players they are excited about (22:18). Finally, Joe goes through an NBA Playoff Six-Pack (47:18), & SO much more!

Joe is back! He begins the podcast going over the Knicks-Pistons first round series so far, Karl-Anthony Towns not making a basket in the second half of Game 2,  and why it’s not on Jalen Brunson (1:16). Then, he switches to the Yankees and talks about their early season issues (17:16). Finally, he ends the show talking about what the Giants and Jets should do in Thursday’s NFL Draft (41:39), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by his dad as they go over their March Madness Brackets, what to look for to pick this years’ National Championship, & interesting trends from years’ past (1:03), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins with his “NBA Finals Dinner Party” in which he goes over how many teams he believes can win the NBA Finals (1:10). Then, he goes over some NFL Offseason Notes (19:47). Finally, he goes over more Yankee Spring Training injuries and what that means for the 2025 season (34:07), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Ty Butler of ESPN NY & Bleacher Report to go over the NBA post Trade Deadline as they begin talking about Luka Doncic figuring it out with the Lakers, why they are title contenders, & a storyline that isn’t getting enough shine in LA (1:41). Then, they talk about what’s going on with the Knicks, if they should be taken seriously, and if Mitchell Robinson will be enough to make a Finals run (18:12). Finally, they give their sleeper team for the rest of the season (42:25), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing the Nets three-game winning streak, the fork in the season, continues on the rollercoaster of the season, and what has pissed him off with the front office (1:11). Then, Joe stays with the NBA and gives a Post All-Star Break six-pack (17:19). Finally, he ends the show by touching on some Yankee Spring Training notes ahead of games starting tomorrow (32:12), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they Wrap Up Super Bowl LIX and begin by discussing the Philadelphia Eagles defense stunning the Chiefs, how good Jalen Hurts was, and their favorite moments from Philly’s win (1:02). Then, they discuss their favorite Super Bowl Commercials, Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime performance, and what’s next for the Chiefs after this loss (24:30). Finally, the end with their Super Bowl LIX Overreactions (38:57), & SO much more! 

Joe is joined at the start of the podcast by Nick Paradies as they preview Super Bowl LIX, who should feel more slighted as a team on Sunday, who has the bigger weakness, & they predict the Overreactions (1:04). Then, Joe touches on the NBA trade deadline, the deals he believes will have an impact for the rest of the season, & Pete Alonso resigning with the New York Mets (33:00). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to preview the Super Bowl and discuss Pete Alonso’s reunion in Queens (46:57), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he reacts to the earth shattering trade the Los Angeles Lakers made over the weekend for Luka Doncic, what it means for both the Mavericks and Lakers, and why he’s oddly happy the trade happened the way it did (1:04). Then, he switches to the San Antonio Spurs trade for De’Aaron Fox, what that means for all teams involved, and if there will be another trade of this magnitude before the trade deadline (19:56). 

Joe is joined by Carl Coulanges of the Sports Hit List on this episode of the podcast and they begin talking about the Boston Celtics skid, if he’s concerned as a fan right now, and if there is a team he’s worried about in the postseason (1:00). Then, they talk about the Jimmy Butler-Miami saga, if the Sacramento Kings will trade De’Aaron Fox, and if there are any All-Star snubs (16:06), & SO much more! 

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about his time on Saturday Night at Vince Carter’s jersey retirement (1:05). Then, he stays in the NBA and gives some news and notes around the top teams in the league, the MVP conversation, & the De'Aaron Fox trade market (14:49). Finally, he talks about the comments made yesterday by New York Yankee Owner, Hal Steinbrenner, and the Yankees offseason still incomplete (36:25). 

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast going over the NFC Championship Game, Washington’s great season, Philadelphia’s incredible run, and why they don’t fully believe in the Eagles (0:58). Then, they discuss the AFC Championship Game, Josh Allen coming up short, Mahomes winning again, and if Kansas City has solved football (20:12). Finally, they end with their overreactions (43:37), & SO much more!

On this special episode of the podcast Joe plays an episode of 7 Minute Stories with Aaron Calafato that aired originally on April 21st, 2022.

Joe starts off the podcast discussing the news of Aaron Glenn becoming the newest Jets Head Coach, what this means for next season, Woody Johnson’s play in this, and what this means for Aaron Rodgers (1:02). Then, he switches to the NBA and where the Brooklyn Nets are right now and why he wants them to win against the Miami Heat tomorrow (20:07). Finally, Jac Hopkins returns to pick the Championship Games in the NFL (34:03), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they open the podcast discussing the College Football National Championship Game, what this means for Norte Dame, how Ohio State won the game, and what this means for College Football as a whole (1:06). Then, they switch to the NFL and go over whether or not the NFL is in the Chiefs pockets, what to do about flopping in the NFL, Jayden Daniels coming out party, what to make of Philadelphia, Lamar Jackson’s legacy, and if Buffalo can win in Kansas City (21:00). Finally, they end with their Divisional Round Overreactions (50:54), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode of the podcast as he begins talking about the embarrassing loss the Brooklyn Nets had on Wednesday night against the Clippers, the direction of the team, & why he’s just about done watching for the season (1:16). Then, he gives his picks for the NFL Divisional Round (10:24), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin talking about the winners of Wilcard Weekend and play a mini game of Toss Up (1:01). Then, they discuss the College Football National Championship and who they have winning (30:53). Finally, they end with some Overreactions (39:56), & SO much more!

Joe starts off the podcast with the Nets continuing to tank and their opportunity to improve their odds on their West Coast Road Trip (1:01). Then, Gordon Damer joins the show to discuss the latest with Tyreek Hill and his war of words with the Dolphins, what’s next for the Giants, and the Yankees post Juan Soto (6:22). Then, Joe ends the podcast giving his Wild Card Weekend Picks (36:00), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they go over the Giants staying with Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, the Jets decision on Aaron Rodgers, and who Joe would want as the next Head Coach and Quarterback of the Jets (0:55). Then, they go over the College Football Playoff, and the NFL Playoff Game they most want to watch (30:05). Finally, they end by giving their Week 18 Overreactions (48:13), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast and begins the show giving a review of the Aaron Rodgers “Enigma” documentary (0:58). Then, he goes into the ineptitude of the New York Jets, The Athletic piece about Woody Johnson, & if he’ll still root for this team moving forward (15:46). Finally, he finishes the show giving the Lock$ for Week 16 (29:10), & SO much more!