Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is solo for this episode and begins discussing an encouraging Yankee win against the Tampa Bay Rays, what made the win so good, & why it’s important that the Yankees play a certain brand of baseball (1:13). Then, he talks about a confusing week of NBA offseason news and rumors (15:59). Finally, Joe touches on the USMNT bowing out embarrassingly of the World Cup, his pick for the Final (34:...

Joe is solo for this episode and begins discussing an embarrassing stretch of baseball for the Yankees, what can be done, & why this week could be the sliding door for the Yankees season (1:02). Then, Joe talks about the Jaylen Brown trade and the ramifications of it in the Eastern Conference (23:10). 

Joe is solo for this episode and begins discussing the Yankees “June Swoon,” if that’s accurate, what the concern level should be, and why the Yankees will be fine (1:02). Then, he talks about six topics to prime you for NBA Free Agency (17:35), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and begins discussing the Brooklyn Nets draft, Sean Marks draft history, & a plea for change (1:02). Then, he talks about the rest of the NBA Draft, why the upcoming free agency period could be underwhelming, and a transition of offseason philosophy (24:35). Finally, he talks about Carlos Mendoza’s firing, what the Yankees need at the trade deadline (43:01), &...

Joe starts the show discussing the Julius Randle trade to the Brooklyn Nets and what that means for their offseason (1:18). Then, Ty Butler of ESPN NY & SNY joins to discuss the Giannis trade to Miami and the Julius Randle trade (20:59). Finally, Joe and Ty talk about their Top 5 storylines heading into the NBA Draft (39:51), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast going over his perspective of showing up to Manhattan but not attending the Knicks parade, what it’s like in NYC right now, and his favorite parts of the parade (1:18). Then, Austin Santiago of CBS News joins the show to give his perspective of attending the Knicks parade and his favorite moments from this playoff run (15:11), & SO much more!

Joe starts this episode giving his perspective of the Knicks Game 5 win to win the NBA Finals and this postseason run (1:02). Then, he talks about the run to the championship going from moment to moment (21:26). Finally, he talks about the team building down by Leon Rose and Worldwide Wes (32:41), & SO much more!

Joe on this express edition goes over a historic Knicks comeback in NBA Finals history (1:00). *One correction, when Joe references "I don't believe what I just saw." That's Jack Buck's call not Vin Scully

On this express episode of the show Joe is joined by Harvey Cruz of ESPN NY and Bleav in the Bronx Podcast to discuss the latest update for Aaron Judge, who will step up in his absence, and what this means for the rest of the Yankees season (1:15), & SO much more!

On this express episode of the show Joe talks about how inevitable the Knicks feel right now, Jalen Brunson’s greatness, and the connection of the Knicks right now (1:03), & SO much more!

Joe is back and begins discussing his pick for the NBA Finals and why he believes the Knicks will win the title (1:07). Then, he talks about Aaron Judge’s injury, who needs to step up in his absence, as well as a possible fix for the Bombers’ catching problem (17:28). Finally, he talks about some big NFL news (38:39), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they pick the games of the Jets 2026 schedule (1:00). Then, they pick the schedule for the Giants (35:14), & SO much more!

Joe begins the show talking about the Nets losing out on the NBA Draft Lottery (1:07). Then, he talks about the Knicks turning into a playoff juggerrant, how they got back to the ECF, and who is the most important player on the team (20:50). Finally, he touches on a worry he has about the Yankees (38:20), & SO much more! 

Joe talks about the Yankees calling up Spencer Jones, the latest with the injury report, & the Bombers being the best team in the baseball (2:16). 

Joe starts the show talking about the passing of Yankees Radio Play-by-Play John Sterling. Then, he talks about the Knicks dominating again and if this team is a team of destiny (16:57). Finally he talks about some MLB Notes over the past week (32:13), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by his dad to preview the 152nd Kentucky Derby (1:00) as well as discuss the Knicks moving onto the second round of the NBA Playoffs (15:43), & SO much more!

Joe begins the podcast going over the New York Knicks loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of the their series and the Yankees potentially having an alternate jersey. Then, Nick Paradies joins to discuss the first round of the NFL Draft for the Jets & Giants (10:10). Next, they go over who had the best and most confusing night (33:08). Finally, they give their overreactions for the first night...

Joe is solo for this episode and begins discussing the Mets losing 12 straight games, the historical comps to this losing streak, and how this team is this bad (1:05). Then, he talks about the Knicks dropping Game 2 to the Atlanta Hawks (19:45). Finally, he talks about the rest of the NBA playoffs (32:48), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and begins discussing what will be a competitive first round playoff series for the Knicks against the Atlanta Hawks (1:05). Then, he talks about the NBA Play-In Tournament and how entertaining the games were last night (11:39). Finally, Joe talks about the early struggles for both the Yankees and Mets to start the MLB season (20:30), & SO much more! 

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins discussing some problems facing the Knicks as the playoffs are on the horizon (1:05). Then, he talks about the NBA MVP debate (14:29). Finally, he gives his first draft for the All-NBA Teams (27:00), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins discussing Braylon Mullins Buzzer Beater against Duke, Cayden Boozer’s mistake, if Mullins shot was the best March Madness shot ever, & a Final Four preview (1:03). Then, he talks about Opening Day in MLB, Netflix & Peacock’s first broadcasts, & the introduction of ABS (17:15), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast as he begins going over St. John’s advancing to the Sweet 16, Rick Pitino making the Johnnies a contender again, & their odds to beat Duke (1:12). Then, he talks about his concerns with the New York Yankees as they begin the 2026 season and gives out some seasonal predictions (11:23). Finally, he discusses why he’s done with the Brooklyn Nets (29:13), & SO much...

Joe starts the podcast off by going over the WBC Final, Aaron Judge criticism, and the tournament as a whole (1:15). Then, Joe’s dad joins the show to go over their March Madness brackets (19:44), & SO much more!

Joe is joined this episode by Aaron Calafato of 7 Minute Stories and they begin the show going over the James Harden trade to Cleveland, how Cavs fans are reacting to Harden so far, & the ceiling for Cleveland this year (1:14). Then, they discuss Netflix getting into podcasting, why it’s important to own your own stuff, & navigating the ever changing podcast space (23:10). Finally, Aaron a...

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over Bam Adebayo’s historic night scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards breaking Kobe Bryant’s 81-point record (1:03). Then, he talks about Geno Smith returning to the Jets (15:40), & SO much more!