Grind Hours Podcast

Joe starts off the podcast recapping the best moments from Opening Day yesterday including: Juan Soto, the Dodgers, & Umpiring. Then, Ty Butler of ESPN New York joins the show to discuss the fall of the Brooklyn Nets, if the Los Angeles Lakers can get back to the Western Conference Finals, & if Jalen Brunson can win a championship as the best player, how the Knicks will fair in the postseason (20:50), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast and starts off discussing the Madness of the NCAA Tournament's. Then, he switches to the New York Giants and doesn't understand the direction of Joe Schoen and company (25:23). Finally, he discussing the Shohei Ohtani story and the beat up New York Yankees going into the start of the 2024 season (34:50), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by his dad as they begin going over the NCAA Tournament Selection committee and they fill out their brackets. Then, Joe touches on the signing of Mike Williams to the New York Jets (35:02), & SO much more!

Joe begins the podcast discussing the Aaron Rodgers Vice President story and what it means for the New York Jets. Then, Carl Coulanges of "The Sports Hit List" joins the show to talk about his Boston Celtics and how confident he is in this group to win the NBA Title (17:43), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies, co-host of the "Children's Programming Podcast" & lead man of "The Bad Ideas" to discuss Saquon Barkley moving on from the New York Giants, the moves Big Blue has made this offseason, Aaron Rodgers potentially running for Vice President, & the moves made thus far by the New York Jets. Then, Joe reacts to the news of Gerrit Cole reportedly out 1-2 months with a right elbow injury, and what that means for the upcoming season (26:36). Finally, Joe talks about his Iona Gaels moving on to the second round of the MAAC Tournament (34:43), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he starts discussing where the Knicks are at right now, raises some questions to Knick fans, & explains why they have the most pressure on them right now in New York City. Then, he switches to the Yankees and goes over some Spring Training notes that are catching his eye (14:17), & MUCH more!

Joe is solo for this episode and starts talking about the Brooklyn Nets loss to the Memphis Grizzlies last night, how that impacts their season, and what it means for the immediate future. Then he switches to an NFL six pack (13:39), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins discussing the press conference from Joe Douglas at the NFL Scouting Combine, Mecole Hardman's comments about the Jets, & the game plan leak report (2:46). Then, he switches to the NBA's MVP race, whether we collectively care about the MVP conversation, & who he thinks should be in that conversation (20:56). Finally, he talks about the teams he thinks can win the Men's NCAA Tournament (40:55), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begin discussing the things that stand out about the first few Spring Training games for the New York Yankees, what he's looking at, & the Aaron Judge-Juan Soto lineup combo (3:25). Then, he finishes the podcast about the end of the Detroit Pistons-New York Knicks game, the Brooklyn Nets game last night (24:24), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the podcast running through the Eastern Conference standings and giving the worries about each team as we approach the NBA Postseason. Then he switches to the Western Conference and discusses the team that nobody is talking about (21:27). Finally, he touches on the Play-In teams as well as the first game out of the All-Star Break for the Brooklyn Nets (35:12), & SO much more!

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!