Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is solo for this episode and begins going over the contract extensions for Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson as well as the expectations for the Jets in 2025 (1:00). Then, he shifts to the Giants, who should start week 1 and the pressure on Brian Daboll throughout the season (14:09). Finally, he goes over who the 10 best QB’s are right now (24:46), & SO much more!

Joe begins the show going over the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, what he liked, and what he would change (1:06). Then, he goes over the 1st Half Awards for Major League Baseball (9:45). Finally, he goes over the Yankees 1st half and trade targets before the trade deadline (29:00). 

Joe begins this episode talking about the Yankees recent struggles, their tough schedule ahead, and what potential trade options there are as the trade deadline season starts (1:03). Then, he switches to the Mets June swoon, their need for both a bat and an arm, and why they cannot stick to the status quo (20:48). Finally, he talks about Mike Brown being hired by the Knicks, their offseason, LeBro...

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the podcast discussing the NBA Finals from every angle (1:13). Then, he talks about the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets (19:47). Finally, he goes over the first round for the NBA Draft (30:19), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the podcast previewing what the Nets could do tonight in the NBA Draft (1:02). Then, he pivots to what Brooklyn could do in free agency (18:15). Finally, he touches on three trades that the Nets could make that would shake up the rest of the NBA (36:22), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Aaron Calafato as they begin the show talking about what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do in the offseason and a potential championship window opening (1:01). Then, they talk about the Quarterback situation with the Browns and the current state of podcasting (38:40), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they react to the Rafael Devers trade and what that means for the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants. Then, they go over what is next for the Boston Red Sox (27:45), & SO much more!

Joe is joined on today’s episode by his dad as they go over this years Belmont Stakes and the Tom Thibodeau firing (2:00), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau, why this could’ve happened, and what this means for the Knicks next year (1:03). Then, he goes over some of the coaches that could be in line to take over the Knicks empty coaching seat ( 18:38), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the Knicks epic collapse in Game 1 against Indiana and previews Game 2 (1:15). Then, he goes over the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a two games to nothing lead in the Western Conference, whether the series is over, and if OKC is the team to beat the rest of the playoffs (18:55). Finally, he goes over whether Pete Rose should be elected in the Bas...

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they go over the Giants 2025 schedule (1:22). Then, they do the same with the Jets 2025 schedule (27:50), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast and he begins going over Jayson Tatum’s injury, the Knicks best game of the playoffs, Mikal Bridges & Jalen Brunson, & who he’s got for Game 5 in Golden State-Minnesota (1:04). Then, he switches to the NBA Lottery, the Nets not winning, the odds of winning the lottery with the highest odds, & why it might be time to change the rules (12:51). Finally, he tal...

Joe is solo for this podcast and he begins previewing Game 2 of Knicks-Celtics, why he’s a little cautious about the Knicks chances in Game 2, why a lot of the Knicks success will fall on the shoulders of Karl-Anthony Towns, and why tonight isn’t house money for New York (1:09). Then, he switches to the Yankees, Devin Williams struggles, the lack of a 5th starter in the Bronx, and why will step up...

Joe starts off the podcast discussing the greatness of Jalen Brunson, if this series is the best of the postseason, what has to go right for the Knicks to advance to the Conference Finals, Mikal Bridges, and touches on Clippers-Nuggets Game 7 (1:13). Then, he recaps for the first month of the season for the Yankees & Mets (18:52). Finally, Joe’s dad comes on to handicap this years’ Kentucky De...

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), &amp...

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...

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 tomor...

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 S...

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,...

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...

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...

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 Yankee...