Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of “The Bad Ideas” to go over a very entertaining primetime window (1:06). Then, they discuss the Jets and Giants going in different directions after Week 3 (28:31). Next, they go over the first true week of CFB (52:40). Finally, they give their overreactions for Week 3 (1:15:31), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this show as he begins talking about whether Aaron Judge will return for the American League Wild Card Series and all the problems facing the Yankees (1:06). Then, he gives out his votes for MLB Awards as well as his Playoff picks (21:28). Finally, he gives out the Lock$ of the Week for week 3 in the NFL (39:55), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of “The Bad Ideas” as they begin going over the Jaxson Dart injury and another lost year for the Jets (1:03). Then, they discuss Lane Kiffin losing to Ole Miss as well as a game of toss up (36:19). Finally, they give their Week 2 Overreactions (1:02:02), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and he goes over the MLB Pennant rac es (1:12). Then, he asks for questions about the upcoming NBA season (18:25). Finally, he gives out his Week 2 Lock$ for the NFL (30:33), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of “The Bad Ideas” as they begin yet another year of Wrappin' Up as they start by going over Michigan bouncing back, Oregon losing to Oklahoma State, & Arch Manning's official arrival (1:05). Then, they talk about the Jets and Giants both 1-0, the biggest winners/losers of Week 1, and who has the best chance at starting 0-2 (32:16). Finally, they give their Week 1 Overreactions (1:12:58), & SO much more!

Joe gives out his first picks of the 2026 NFL Season!

Joe is solo for this episode and he begins with Aaron Judge's return to the Yankees, what that means for the pennant race, and a forgotten fact about the “run it back” team this year (1:24). Then, he switches to Michigan's controversial win over Western Michigan, and what that means for their next game against Oklahoma (17:44). Finally, he gives his first picks of the 2026 NFL season (32:17), & SO much more! 

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of “The Bad Ideas” to go preview their AFC Playoff predictions (1:28). Then, they do the same with the NFC (29:54), & give a mock College Football Playoff (51:11), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode and begins talking about the Yankees last two weeks, upcoming schedule, & the importance of getting the bye in the American League (1:10). Then, he talks about the five quarterbacks who have the most pressure going into the season (21:14), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies as they go over their nominations for the 11th Mike Conley Award (1:03). Then, they determine who should win the award (29:06), & SO much more!

Joe starts the show going over some possible signs of recent improvement for the Yankees offense (1:05). Then, he talks about why he's so down on the New York Jets this year (16:50). Finally Nick Paradies of The Bad Ideas joins the show to discuss the Red Sox hot streak (30:18), & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast and he goes over George Lombard Jr's debut and the Yankees trade deadline (1:00). Then he gives some early thoughts on the 2026 Quarterback ratings (21:45) & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this podcast and he goes over another extra innings loss for the Yankees in Chicago (1:07). Then, he goes over some trades he wants the Yankees to make (10:06). Finally, he goes over a major point with LeBron and the 76'ers (29:33), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by his old radio partner Austin Santiago of CBS News as they discuss their initial thoughts on LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76'ers (1:07). As well as what it would mean for the Eastern Conference, if LeBron can win a title in Philly (14:52), & SO much more!

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 (34:25), & SO much more!

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), & SO much more!

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

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 more!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!