The Joe Rose Show

The guys open the show with a busy slate of sports headlines, starting with the NBA Finals as the Knicks and Spurs continue their physical, back-and-forth series, alongside reaction to a strong Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Vegas and the Marlins’ continued hot stretch behind standout performances from Otto Lopez, Xavier Edwards, and rookie Joe Mack. The conversation then turns to major Do...

Hour 1 opens with NBA Finals talk as the Knicks and Spurs prepare for a pivotal Game 4, with the guys debating whether Victor Wembanyama crossed the line with his physical play, how the series is being officiated, and whether today's Knicks need to embrace the toughness that defined the legendary 1990s Knicks and Heat-Knicks rivalry. The conversation also explores the unique atmosphere of Madison...

Hour 2 opens with continued discussion around the Brendan Sorsby situation and what it says about the state of college football enforcement, followed by broader Dolphins talk as the guys set expectations for key players on the roster and where the team stands heading into the season. The conversation shifts to the Marlins, where Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards continue to carry the offense, and then...

Hour 3 opens with Kyle Crabbs joining the show to break down the biggest questions facing the Dolphins, including whether the pass rush can take a step forward, Chop Robinson’s development, and how several defensive players reporting to camp heavier could impact the team positively or negatively. He also discusses Jonah Savaiinaea’s second-year jump and the decision to move him back to his natural...

Hour 4 opens with Miami Hurricanes talk as the guys react to the program’s new promotional campaign for the upcoming season and revisit the legacy of the legendary 2001 Canes, with discussion on whether they remain the greatest college football team of all time given their dominance and NFL Hall of Fame talent. The conversation also turns to last season’s Canes playoff run to the national champion...

Kyle Crabbs joins the show to break down the biggest questions facing the Dolphins heading into the season including whether the pass rush can take a real step forward, and if Chop Robinson is ready to emerge as a difference-maker. He also reacts to reports of some Dolphins defenders arriving at camp heavier, and discusses how that added size could either help or hurt the team’s overall defensive...

Attorney David Weinstein joins the show to break down the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and what it means for college football moving forward. He explains how easily accessible sports gambling is for athletes today, why the NCAA lacks real enforcement power, and what — if anything — can be done to regain control of the system. The conversation digs into how a local Lubbock courthouse ended u...

The guys compare the physical play in this year’s NBA Finals to the rugged style of the 1990s Knicks, discussing how those legendary New York teams would have handled the Spurs. The conversation naturally shifts into memories of the classic Heat-Knicks rivalry before celebrating the unique atmosphere of Madison Square Garden and its place among the most iconic venues in sports. Plus, the crew prev...

The guys dive into the growing controversy surrounding the NBA Finals after Victor Wembanyama’s shove on Jalen Brunson in Game 3 sparked outrage from Knicks fans and renewed criticism of the officiating. While the NBA later acknowledged a foul was missed, the league declined to assess Wembanyama a retroactive flagrant foul, fueling debate over whether the Spurs star is simply playing physical bask...

The guys continue to break down the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby controversy, debating whether the Texas Tech quarterback will actually see the field this season despite the mounting backlash. Joe argues that gambling on your own team crosses a line that cannot be ignored, while also acknowledging Sorsby’s talent and discussing whether a major program like the Miami Hurricanes would ever consid...

In today’s edition of Hollywood’s Headlines, the guys react to Serena Williams making a surprise return to tennis in doubles play, sparking excitement across the sport. They also break down Pat McAfee’s massive new ESPN deal reportedly worth over $60 million per year, along with the growing buzz around Stephen A. Smith potentially entering politics and even running for president. The conversation...

Tuesday’s show opens with reaction to a wild NBA Finals Game 3 as the Spurs even the series with a physical win over the Knicks, fueled by clutch shots, officiating controversy, and a charged Madison Square Garden atmosphere packed with celebrities. The conversation then shifts to a shocking college football storyline out of Texas Tech, where QB Brendan Sorsby is reinstated after just a two-game s...

Hour 1 opens with reaction to the Spurs’ Game 3 victory over the Knicks in a physical, hard-fought NBA Finals matchup that featured a packed Madison Square Garden crowd, celebrity sightings, and plenty of controversy. The guys break down San Antonio’s clutch performance, the officiating complaints from Knicks fans and head coach Mike Brown, and whether the Spurs are simply playing tough basketball...

Hour 2 opens with reaction to Knicks head coach Mike Brown being fined after his postgame comments criticizing the officiating following New York’s Game 3 loss to the Spurs, with Joe arguing the coach needed to publicly defend his team after a frustrating night in which only Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby played at a high level. The conversation then shifts to the growing controversy surrounding Tex...

Hour 3 opens with continued reaction to the unprecedented Brendan Sorsby situation, where the Texas Tech quarterback received only a two-game suspension despite being caught gambling on games involving his own team, sparking major backlash across college football. Joe and Hollywood discuss how this would typically end an athlete’s career, question how the ruling was allowed to stand, and joke that...

Hour 4 opens with NBA insider Brian Geltzeiler breaking down the Knicks–Spurs series after Game 3, where New York voiced frustration with the officiating following a physical Spurs win. Geltzeiler explains that San Antonio earned the whistles with a more aggressive style, made key adjustments, and hit timely shots down the stretch, while also critiquing the Knicks’ offense, saying Jalen Brunson ma...

NBA insider Brian Geltzeiler joins the show to break down the Knicks–Spurs series so far and react to Game 3, including New York’s frustration with the officiating. Geltzeiler explains why he believes San Antonio played a more physical style, earned the whistles, and made the key adjustments needed to win the game, while also crediting the Spurs for hitting clutch shots down the stretch. He evalua...

College football insider Brett McMurphy joins the show to break down the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the national backlash it has sparked, with many around the sport questioning how the decision was allowed to stand. McMurphy explains why the situation is magnified by Texas Tech’s recent success and the fact that Sorsby plays such a high-profile position at quarterback, noting it would...

The Spurs kept the NBA Finals alive with a hard-fought Game 3 victory over the Knicks, cutting New York’s series lead to 2-1 after knocking down several clutch shots in a game that came down to the final moments. Knicks fans and head coach Mike Brown were frustrated with the officiating, leading to a discussion about whether San Antonio’s physical style crosses the line between tough basketball an...

The guys react to Knicks head coach Mike Brown being fined for his postgame comments about the officiating following New York’s Game 3 loss to the Spurs. While Brown’s criticism drew league discipline, Joe argues the coach had to stand up for his team after a frustrating night in which several Knicks stars struggled outside of Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. The conversation then shifts back to the...

The guys react to the news that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will receive just a two-game suspension before being reinstated, sparking debate about whether the punishment fits the offense after reports that he gambled on games involving his own team. Joe and Hollywood discuss what kind of precedent this sets in an era where sports betting has become deeply intertwined with college athleti...

In today’s edition of Hollywood’s Headlines, the guys react to the Miami Heat striking a new local broadcast deal with WPLG, making Heat games available free over the air on Channel 10 for fans across South Florida. They also break down Mike Vrabel attending his son’s engagement celebration, which sparks a lighthearted discussion about ongoing rumors involving Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russin...

Monday’s show is packed with a loaded slate in sports, headlined by Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs as New York looks to extend its dominant 13-game playoff winning streak while San Antonio fights to stay alive. The guys break down the incredible run the Knicks are on, the pressure on Victor Wembanyama, and whether this series is turning into one of the most-watched Finals in...

Hour 1 is packed with NBA Finals discussion as the Knicks take a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs heading into a pivotal Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down New York’s 13-game playoff winning streak, the historic ticket prices surrounding the Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns’ impact, and whether Victor Wembanyama is trying to do too much for a young Spurs team facing a must-win situation....

Hour 2 opens with NBA Finals talk as the Knicks take control of the series with a 2–0 lead over the Spurs behind a historic 13-game playoff winning streak, while questions swirl about whether Victor Wembanyama is pressing too much in high-leverage moments. The guys also discuss the Marlins taking the weekend series over the Rays. Omar Kelly joined the show to break down Dolphins minicamp, includin...