Grind Hours Podcast

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!  

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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). 

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

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!

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!

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)

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!

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. 

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!

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!

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!

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). 

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!

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!

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!

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!

Joe reacts to the breaking Sauce Gardner trade.

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!

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!

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!

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)

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!

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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!

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!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin the podcast discussing the Giants surprising in Dallas, whether Russell Wilson is washed, how to feel about Brian Daboll, the Jets being the “Same ‘Ole Jets,” Tyrod Taylor starting, and why Joe is so upset with Jet fans (1:31). Then, they talk about the important storylines around the NFL including: Joe Burrow's turf toe, The Lions statement win against Detroit, and what to do with the Brotherly Shove (49:09). Then, they give their Week 2 Overreactions (1:13:42). 

Joe begins the podcast by discussing the Anthony Volpe injury, why they let Volpe go so long, and why the Yankees season is on the line in Boston this weekend (1:03). Then, he talks about the Steve Ballmer-Aspiration allegations and why the NBA needs to get this right (16:57). Finally, Gordon Damer comes back on to give the Week 2 Lock$ in the NFL (32:50), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they begin their 8th season of Wrappin' Up by going over how impressive the Jets offense looked, although why it seems the same as past seasons, how bad the Giants looked in Washington, and when it's time to start Jaxson Dart (1:02). Then they go over the rest of the NFL including JJ McCarthy's first start, an incredible Sunday Night Game, Cincinnati, Daniel Jones, Green Bay, and some CFB notes (30:42). Finally they give their Week 1 Overreactions (59:32), & SO much more!

Joe begins the podcast discussing an odd way to start the NFL season last night in Philadelphia, what impressed him last night, and the winners and losers of Opening Night in the NFL (1:08). Then, he goes over five things he cannot wait to watch on Sunday (16:05). Finally, Gordon Damer of “Gordon Damer on Sports” joins to help give Lock$ for Week 1 in the NFL (29:07), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he begins talking about why he won't bury the New York Yankees yet and when he'll believe in this team (1:11). Then, he talks about the two players that can right the Mets World Series aspirations (15:28). Finally, he gives his list of World Series Contenders (24:51), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies for this episode and they begin talking about their outlooks for both the Jets & Giants (1:06). Then, they discuss the impact of the Micah Parsons trade (28:55). Finally, they give their Playoff Predictions for the 2025 NFL & CFB Season (53:04), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing his expectations for the New York Jets in 2025, why this coaching staff reminds him of one from recent years, and what's at stake for Justin Fields (1:02). Then, he switches to the Giants and whether we're underrating them this year, what to do with Jaxson Dart, and whether or not Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will return in 2026 (22:28). Finally, he talks about the end of the Yankees season and why this is the worst Yankee team he's ever seen (39:11), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing the worst week of the Yankee season, if they can turn it around, and if the Yankees will fire Aaron Boone at seasons' end (1:03). Then, he switches to the Mets, calls on Juan Soto to lead this team, and gives insight as to why the Mets are struggling, and why it may turn around soon (23:40), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and wants to talk about football so he begins talking about teams he's weary about making that playoffs that made the postseason last year (1:05). Then, he discusses teams he's keeping his eye on to make the playoffs (15:29). Finally he talks about who could be the “new coach team” this year (26:23), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he starts the show going over all of the trades the Yankees made at the trade deadline, what that means for the rest of the season, his optimism, & the lens that you need to look through for the rest of the season (1:03). Then, he switches to the moves the Mets made, why they are the best team in the National League now, & why David Sterns won the trade deadline (20:07). Finally, he talks about NFL training camp notes for the Jets and Giants (30:10), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he begins the show talking about the latest with the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline, what that means for the Yankees, whether the Yankees will be “all-in,” and what is going to happen with Giancarlo Stanton (1:00). Then, Joe goes over 10 pitchers he would like to see traded for (18:34). Finally, he asks a question that is flying under the radar in the Bronx (37:58), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins talking about the Yankees season on the brink of being over, no accountability for the problems on the ball club, and the breaking trade news surrounding the newest Bronx Bomber (1:07). Then, he talks about the Mets also making a move, their chances of owning the trade deadline, & why he believes the Mets will have another great summer (26:40). Finally, he talks about some of the notes from the beginning of the Jets Training Camp (36:20), & SO much more!

Joe is joined in this episode by Nick Paradies to go over 10 years of the Mike Conley Award or the Annual NBA Free Agency Roast. They go over a decade of the award and go over some of the finalists (1:06). Then, the decide who gets the award (34:28), & SO much more!

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, LeBron to the Knicks, and a bad start to the offseason for the Nets (35:08), & SO much more!