Grind Hours Podcast

Follow Grind Hours Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Where sports and pop culture talk meets great conversation

Grind Hours Podcast


    • May 15, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 555 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Grind Hours Podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Grind Hours Podcast

    2026 Jets & Giants Schedule Release with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 63:16


    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!

    Nets Lose Lottery, Knicks continue to Roll, & Yankees Bullpen Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 51:04


    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! 

    Yankees Call Up Spencer Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 16:59


    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). 

    RIP John Sterling & The Knicks Domination of the Eastern Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 43:46


    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!

    2026 Kentucky Derby Preview with Joe's Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 27:17


    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!

    Wrappin' Up Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 74:28


    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 of the draft (50:04), & SO much more! 

    New York Mets lose 12-straight, Knicks can't keep doing this, & Wemby in concussion protocol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 46:11


    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!

    Knicks-Hawks Prediction, NBA Play-In Fun, & New York Baseball Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 44:35


    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! 

    Are the Knicks in trouble (?), MVP Debate, & All-NBA Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 47:58


    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!

    Braylon Mullins Buzzer Beater, Netflix's Scorebug, & ABS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 35:06


    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!

    Opening Day 2026, St. John's to the Sweet 16, & Brooklyn should be fined

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 41:39


    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 more!

    WBC Final & March Madness 2026 with Joe's Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 46:20


    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!

    James Harden Cavs Ceiling, Netflix Podcasting, & why didn't Vince Carter win a ring (?) with Aaron Calafato

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 64:03


    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 asks Joe about Vince Carter and why VC never won a championship (44:04), & SO much more!

    Bam Adebayo scores 83 points (!) & Geno Smith is back in Gotham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 36:51


    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!

    The Jets 2026 QB Dilemma, World Baseball Classic Anticipation, & the Underdog Knicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 50:50


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Jets offseason, the QB decision the Jets need to answer, and how the offseason needs to go (1:02). Then, he talks about the importance of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the loaded rosters, & wanting the tournament to go well (20:15). Finally, he talks about the Knicks having the fourth best odds to win the Eastern Conference (35:26), & SO much more!

    A 12-Pack of NBA Questions & 5 Teams that could win the NCAA Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 42:09


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over six questions for the Eastern Conference in the NBA (1:07). Then, he pivots to six questions about the Western Conference (15:01). Finally, he gives five teams that could cut down the nets following the Men's NCAA Tournament (28:35), & SO much more!

    Trying to fix Tanking in the NBA & Aaron Judge isn't thrilled with the New York Yankees offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 27:30


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the NBAs tanking problem, Adam Silver's comments, & some potential solutions (1:00). Then, he talks about Aaron Judge's comments about the Yankees offseason (15:21), & SO much more!  

    Are the Knicks too soft (?), Francisco Lindor's injured, & BIG Tuesday is back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 41:13


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over the altercation between the Pistons and Hornets, the problem with the NBA regular season, & six questions for the top teams so far this season (1:07). Then, he gives an update from the first day of Pitchers and Catchers for both the Yankees & Mets (21:16). Finally, Joe checks in on the Men's Basketball season after the first big “Big Tuesday” (34:11), & SO much more!

    Sam Darnold gets a Super Bowl ring, the Dark Side of the Moon, & Top 5 Moments of the 2025-26 NFL Season (Wrappin' Up Super Bowl LX) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 61:13


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they Wrap Up Super Bowl LX and start by going over how dominant Seattle's defense was against New England (1:01). Then, they discuss the Seattle offense and the importance of special teams in this game (19:31). Finally they end the show by giving their Top 5 moments of the 2025-26 NFL season (40:49), & SO much more!

    Nobody Believes in New England, does Sam Darnold keep seeing ghosts, & Super Bowl LX Bets (Previewing Super Bowl LX) with Nick Paradies & Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 74:29


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they preview Super Bowl LX from both the Seattle and New England side (1:06). Then, they discuss some of the popular storylines from Super Bowl week (17:40). Next, they give their overreactions for Super Bowl LX (39:13). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to give out some bets that he likes in the Super Bowl (56:26), & SO much more!

    Nets go further in the Tank & Post Trade Deadline Pulse Check with Ty Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 55:05


    Joe starts the podcast going over Sean Marks continuing the Brooklyn Nets tank job, Cam Thomas getting waived, and the updated picks list (1:03). Then, Ty Butler of ESPN New York & SNY joins the show to discuss the James Harden trade, the Giannis non-trade, & who won the trade deadline (18:48). Then, they discuss the NBA title favorites post trade deadline and who has the most pressure to win the NBA Finals (44:00), & SO much more!

    A Post January College Basketball Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 37:07


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins going over how many teams in College Basketball can win March Madness (1:20). Then, he gives 10 players that Brooklyn Nets fans should keep their eyes on for the rest of the college season (16:11). Finally, he checks in on his Iona Gaels (29:09), & SO much more!

    A Meh NBA Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 32:20


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes (0:55). Then, he touches on who else could be available at the NBA trade deadline (10:48). Finally, he talks about the Nets doing everything they can to tank (21:15), & SO much more!

    Take the points, Sam Darnold's comeback story, & Bill Belichick HOF Snub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 72:31


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they wrap up the Championship Games and why conventional football wisdom always wins (1:02). Then, they discuss some of the pre-Super Bowl LX storylines (16:16). Finally, they give some overreactions (43:03). 

    Jets hire Brian Duker as Defensive Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 12:21


    Joe reacts to the breaking news of the Jets hiring a new Defensive Coordinator under Aaron Glenn.

    New York's Hot Stove, Knicks Skid, & the Wild Western Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 58:25


    Joe is solo for this podcast and begins by talking about the Mets and Yankees moves this week and what it means for both teams (1:04). Then, he switches to the Knicks and the midseason rocky road they've hit, what happened to the team in December, and touches on the Nets horrific loss (20:41). Finally, he chats about the rest of the NBA (34:48), & SO much more!

    Worst to First for Indiana, What is a Catch (?!), can Josh Allen ever win the Super Bowl, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Divisional Weekend) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 74:44


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin talking about the CFB National Championship Game, Curt Cignetti's impact on the sport, what to make the of the NIL era, Indiana's improbable run, and “The U” officially being back (1:30). Then, they switch to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, bad officiating, what a catch is vs is not, whether Josh Allen can win the Super Bowl, Caleb Williams' incredible throw, and Sam Darnold and the Seahawks (22:52). Finally, the give their overreactions (57:44), & SO much more!

    The Giants & John Harbaugh, the Cardiac Bears, & Playoff Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Wildcard Weekend) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 90:09


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin touching on Kyle Tucker signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who they are most confident in for the rest of the NFL Playoffs, dark horse teams, & who they want to watch the most (1:11). Then, they go over John Harbaugh finalizing a deal to be the next head coach of the New York Football Giants and the rest of the coaching carousel (34:03). Finally, they give their Overreactions following the Wildcard Round (54:43)

    The CFB Playoff is dumb again, a changing of the guard in the NFL, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 14) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 65:01


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as the begin going over the CFB Playoff Bracket, what they got wrong, how they keep getting it wrong, and give some guidelines for the committee to follow (1:02). Then, they discuss a wild week of Week 14 pro football, no Chiefs or Ravens in the playoffs, & why there are no excuses for Josh Allen (26:43). Finally they give their Overreactions (48:05), & SO much more!

    Kyle Schwarber stays in Philadelphia & Edwin Diaz is a Dodger!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 14:10


    Joe is solo for this express edition of the podcast as he reacts to the Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz news (1:02) and what it means for the rest of the Major League Baseball Offseason. 

    Giannis to the Knicks, Yankees budget, & Week 14 Lock$ with Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 42:16


    Joe starts the podcast going over the potential of a potential Giannis trade, what the Knicks need this season, why they shouldn't trade for them this year, Oklahoma City's chance of 74 wins, the Lakers, & Brooklyn Nets (1:11). Then, he goes over the Yankees hypothetical budget, the Red Sox's getting frisky, and two other teams that will impact the baseball offseason (20:58). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to give the Week 14 Lock$ (31:26), & SO much more!

    Lane Kiffin to LSU, Ultimate Parody in the NFL, & Week 13 Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 51:35


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the show going over Lane Kiffin's move to LSU, what that means for the landscape of the college football for the rest of the season and next year, & why would Kiffin do this now. As well as Michigan losing to Ohio State… (1:01) Then, he goes over a week in pro football that might be eye opening, who doesn't have excuses anymore, & who maybe to beat on going forward (25:15). Finally, he gives his Week 13 Overreactions (42:07), & SO much more!

    No Dominate in the NFL, CFB Playoff Rankings, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 12) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 73:33


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies and they begin the show talking about a week of separation in the NFL, how every team can lose, & their biggest takeaway from Week 12 (1:01). Then, they give their CFB Playoff Rankings (36:36). Finally, they give their Week 12 Overreactions (52:47), & SO much more!

    Knicks Concerns, the Mets need to spend, & Week 12 Lock$ with Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 49:22


    Joe begins the show talking about the concern level with the Knicks 14 games into the season, why he needs to see more from the bench, & who Knicks fans should be worried about in the Eastern Conference (1:01). Then, he talks about how important it is for the New York Mets to have a big spending offseason and who to go after (18:08). Finally, Gordon Damer joins the show to go over the Week 12 Lock$ in the NFL (32:27). 

    Who are the best teams in the NFL, Private Equity in CFB (?), & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 11) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 50:06


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss some burning questions after Week 11 by playing a game of toss up (1:11). Then, they go over the state of College Football all over the country including: Georgia, the Big 10's private equity problem, and Alabama (15:51). Finally, they give some Week 11 Overreactions (31:23), & SO much more!

    Who should the next Giants Coach be (?), Catch of the Year (?), & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 10) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 57:12


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the firing of Brian Daboll, who the next coach of the Giants should be, & the contenders vs pretenders for Super Bowl LX (1:03). Then, they go over a crazy week in College Football (24:43). Finally, they give their overreactions for Week 10 (39:45), & SO much more!

    The GREATEST Game 7, Knicks Concerns, & Week 10 Lock$

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 42:30


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the show rewinding to Game 7 of the World Series, how great for baseball it was, as well as previewing the offseason ahead (1:04). Then, he talks about the Nets first win and his issues with the Knicks early on (19:05). Finally he gives his and Gordon Damer's Lock$ for Week 10 (34:00), & SO much more!

    Brian Daboll should be done, ANOTHER Jets Rebuild, & Week 9 Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 9) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 58:20


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the show talking about the end of the Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll era as well as the Jets “winning” the NFL trade deadline (1:10). Then, they switch to the first CFB Playoff Bracket and the issues with it (25:18). Finally, they give their Week 9 Overreactions (37:48), & SO much more!

    The New York Jets Trade Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 9:31


    Joe reacts to the breaking Sauce Gardner trade.

    A Frustrated Karl-Anthony Towns, Game 7 in the World Series (?), & Week 9 Lock$ with Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 35:52


    Joe starts the podcast discussing the first week for the New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns' frustration with the Knicks to start the year, & questions the rotation to start the year (1:03). Then, he talks about the World Series, his pick for tonight, & why he wants a Game 7 (16:00). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to go over the Week 9 Lock$ in the NFL (24:00), & SO much more!

    Jets get their first win, Brian Kelly is fired, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 8) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 63:21


    Joe is joined by NIck Paradies as they start the podcast going over the Jets first win of the year, the biggest takeaway, and the end of the Giants season (1:06). Then, they talk about Brian Kelly getting fired at LSU, what that means for both Kelly and LSU, as well as Week 9 games that caught their eye (22:42). Finally, they end the show with their Week 8 Overreactions (43:36), & SO much more!

    The FBI & the NBA, a LONG season ahead for Brooklyn, & Week 8 Lock$

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 33:13


    Joe starts the podcast touching on the multiple FBI investigations in the NBA and the pressure on the league to get this right (1:00). Then, he talks about the rough opener for the Brooklyn Nets and some of the questions he has about this team (14:57). Finally, he gives the Lock$ for Week 8 in the NFL (24:33), & SO much more!

    Woody Johnson is CLUELESS, Giants collapse in Denver, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 7) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 91:32


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the show talking about New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson's NFL Meetings comments, what the Jets should do at Quarterback, & if they Jets should fire Aaron Glenn (1:10). Then, they cover some Week 8 College Football notes (51:40). Finally, they give their Overreactions for Week 7 (1:09:19)

    Brian Cashman hates Yankee Fans, 2025 NBA Preview, & Week 7 Lock$ with Carl Coulanges & Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 63:15


    Joe begins the podcast talking about Aaron Boone's and Brian Cashman's postmortem on the 2025 season and what that means for the offseason and next year. Then, Carl Coulanges joins the show to preview the upcoming NBA season, what the standings will be, who the MVP will be, & who wins the NBA Finals (10:00). Finally, Gordon Damer joins to go over the Lock$ for Week 7 in the NFL (49:58), & SO much more!

    MLB Playoff Check-In & All-MLB Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 45:16


    Joe is solo for this episode as he begins the show going over the Seattle Mariners taking a commanding lead in the American League Championship Series, the struggling Toronto Blue Jays, and his pick for the rest of the series (1:01). Then, he goes over the Los Angeles Dodgers dominating so far in the National League Championship Series, the fight in the Milwaukee Brewers, & the inevitability of the Dodgers (16:54). Finally, he gives his All-MLB Teams (26:13), & SO much more! 

    Giants Stun, Jets Sink, The 1st Coach Fired, & Week 6 Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 6) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 71:06


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin with the Giants stunning victory on Thursday against Philadelphia and the Jets losing in London (1:04). Then, they play a game of Toss Up and react to some breaking news around the first coach fired (30:20). Finally, they give their Overreactions for Week 6 (49:05), & SO much more!

    The end of the Yankees season & Week 6 Lock$ with Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 58:09


    Joe starts the podcast off with the Yankee season coming to a close, what went wrong with this team, if they can win the World Series soon, & starts the conversation about what to do in the offseason (1:18). Then, Gordon Damer joins the show to give the Week 6 Lock$ and if anything will change with the Yankees (31:38), & SO much more!

    Fire Brian Daboll, the Jets are the WORST Team in the NFL, CFB Playoff Bracket, & Overreactions (Wrappin' Up Week 5) with Nick Paradies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 77:55


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast going over the Giants awful performance against the Saints, firing Brian Daboll ASAP, Jaxson Dart's first road game, & the Jets being the worst team in football (1:07). Then, they give their first CFB Playoff Bracket and play “Contender vs Pretender” in the NFL (29:23). Finally, they give their overreactions for Week 5 (1:05:25), & SO much more!

    Same 'Ole Jets, Jaxson Dart Debut, Overreactions, & Week 5 Lock$ (Wrappin' Up Week 4) with Nick Paradies & Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 94:40


    Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast going over why it's the “Same ‘Ole Jets” and why that won't change, when the Jets will win a game, what to take from Jaxson Dart's debut, and if the Giants can have a winning streak (1:02). Then, they go over a jam packed weekend of college football (25:11). Finally, they give their Week 4 Overreactions (44:10). Then, Gordon Damer joins the show to help Joe go through the Week 5 Lock$ (1:16:48),& SO much more! 

    The New York Yankees chances at a World Series, The Slowest Mets Collapse EVER, & MLB Postseason Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 41:05


    Joe starts the podcast talking about the Yankees chances in the postseason, the key players for a long playoff run, and who he has the most/least confidence in entering the Wild Card Round (1:00). Then, he switches to the Mets, how improbable the collapse they had is, how big the offseason will be, and why they are in the same spot the Yankees were in a year ago (23:31). Finally, he gives his postseason predictions for this year (37:04), & SO much more!

    Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension is a HUGE deal, Will the Mets Clean House, & Week 3 Lock$ with Gordon Damer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 41:18


    Joe starts the podcast talking about why the Jimmy Kimmel suspension is so important. Then, he wonders if the Mets should clean house in the offseason if they don't make the playoffs and just how hard the offseason will be for the Mets (10:12). Finally, Gordon Damer joins the show to go over the Week 3 Lock$ in the NFL (25:50), & SO much more!

    Claim Grind Hours Podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel