Joe Rose Show

In the best interviews on WQAM this week, Pete Prisco & Mike Florio join to talk Dolphins, Gino Torretta & Alex Donno talk through the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff chances, and more!

In the best of the Dolphins on WQAM this week, The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy and Hochman, Crowder & Solana break down the Dolphins' slim playoff hopes, the GM search, Mike McDaniel's job security, and more!

The best conversations about the Heat this week from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. Reacting to the Warriors coming to town to face the Heat, but neither Jimmy Butler nor Steph Curry playing

This week's best-of features Omar Kelly and Kyle Crabbs breaking down the Dolphins' win in Spain, the state of the team, and what the future could look like in Miami. Alex Donno joins to sort through the latest in college football and what needs to happen for the Hurricanes to make a push toward the College Football Playoff. Plus, Joe sounds off on Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry, and the growing trend of NBA stars sitting out games for load management

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This week, the show kicks off with the Texans' shocking win over the Bills and Sergei Bobrovsky's second shutout of the season, while Joe highlights Miami's loaded freshman class and the impact of the transfer portal on college football. We break down the Hurricanes' playoff chase with Alex Donno and Don Bailey Jr., exploring scenarios, standout freshmen like Malachi Toney, and whether Miami can finally finish strong. Joe also weighs in on NFL and college football picks ahead of a loaded weekend, riding a hot 56-41 record against the spread. Mike Florio joins with the latest NFL headlines, including Eagles' struggles, AJ Brown drama, Aaron Rodgers' injury, and the heated AFC playoff race. Plus, high school football playoff matchups and Hollywood headlines round out the week's sports and entertainment coverage.

Hour 1 opens with the Texans stunning the Bills on Thursday Night Football as Houston continues to play inspired football. Joe reacts to Sergei Bobrovsky posting his second shutout of the season — and his first 1-0 shutout since 2017. The conversation shifts to the Hurricanes, with Joe calling this one of Miami's best freshman classes in years as the Canes push toward the College Football Playoff. That leads into a deeper dive on the transfer portal era, player movement, and how programs are now bidding for elite talent. The hour wraps with a look at Miami's need to take care of business against Virginia Tech and keep their playoff hopes alive

After recapping the Texans' upset of the Bills and a quick sweep Around the NFL—including the AFC West, NFC West, and Colts–Chiefs notes—the focus shifts to the College Football Playoff. Miami has stumbled late in past seasons, but this year's path is clear. Can the Canes finally break the trend and finish strong? Larry Blustein joins to break down high school football playoff matchups, including Central's 70-point win and key weekend games like Plantation vs. McArthur and Monarch vs. West Broward. Hollywood's Headlines includes major Lakers drama as Jesse and Joey Buss are fired while Jeanie Buss keeps control, NBA viewership rising 30%, a rare Lou Gehrig card selling for $3–4 million, and World Series home run balls drawing massive attention.

Alex Donno and Don Bailey Jr. break down the Miami Hurricanes' playoff picture, praising the talented freshmen class led by Malachi Toney and emphasizing that the Canes can only control what happens on the field. Joe also tells a story about Poupart getting fired up on the tennis court. Plus, we cover NFL shakeups, including the Bills' loss to the Texans and which top teams are now in jeopardy this season.

Joe breaks down his NFL and college football picks ahead of a loaded weekend, riding a hot streak with a 56-41 record against the spread. Mike Florio joins to weigh in on the latest NFL drama, including the Eagles' offensive struggles, AJ Brown controversy, and Aaron Rodgers' wrist injury. He also discusses the AFC playoff race and whether the Chiefs, Ravens, or Bills could miss the postseason. Fans get betting insights, injury updates, and a full rundown of the week's hottest NFL headlines

Mike Florio breaks down the latest NFL headlines, including the Eagles' offensive struggles and the drama surrounding AJ Brown. He weighs in on the league's spitting dilemma, Aaron Rodgers' wrist injury, and the heated AFC playoff race, exploring whether the Chiefs, Ravens, or Bills could miss the postseason

Alex Donno joins to break down the Miami Hurricanes' College Football Playoff outlook with just two regular-season games remaining. While an ACC Championship appearance is unlikely, a spot in the CFP is still within reach. He explores the various scenarios that could unfold, highlighting how outcomes around the country will shape Miami's path to the postseason

Larry Blustein breaks down the biggest matchups and storylines in high school football as the playoffs heat up. Including Central putting up 70 points in a win last night, and taking a look at the weekend ahead ArchBishop McCarthy, American Heritage, Plantation, McArthur vs Atlantic. Monarch vs West Broward.

Don Bailey Jr. joins and praises Miami's talented freshmen class, spotlighting standout Malachi Toney. He emphasizes that as the College Football Playoff chase heats up, the Hurricanes can only control what happens on the field and must focus on executing their best football.

After a quick look at the Texans' upset win over the Bills and a sweep Around the NFL—including the AFC West, NFC West, and brief Colts–Chiefs notes—the focus shifts to the College Football Playoff race. Miami has seen these late-season opportunities slip away before, but this year's path is right in front of them. Can the Canes finally break the trend of fading down the stretch and prove they're built to finish strong?

Joe breaks down his NFL and college football picks ahead of a loaded weekend of action. Riding a hot streak this season, he's posted a 56-41 overall record against the spread and shares his top bets and insights for the upcoming games.

Hollywood's Headlines includes major Lakers drama as Jesse and Joey Buss are fired while Jeanie Buss keeps control of the team. NBA viewership is up 30% this season, despite stars continuing to miss games. Collectors take note as a rare Lou Gehrig card could fetch $3–4 million, and World Series home run balls are drawing huge attention — Rojas' ball estimated at $100k–$300k and Will Smith's potentially $300k–$500k

We kick things off with the Texans' upset over the Bills on Thursday Night Football and Sergei Bobrovsky's second shutout of the season. Joe highlights why this year's Hurricanes freshman class is one of the best Miami has had in years, which sparks a broader conversation about the transfer portal, player movement, and how programs are now bidding for top talent

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On today's show, Joe dives into the NBA's load-management era, calling out Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry for sitting out against the Heat and reflecting on how Michael Jordan never played that way. We take a full look around South Florida sports with coaches Erik Spoelstra and Paul Maurice. Plus we highlight some standout performances from Dolphins' Devon Achane and Jordyn Brooks. Kim Bokamper joins live in studio to weigh in on the Dolphins' GM search and highlight key players, while Pete Prisco breaks down Miami's playoff outlook and calls Mike McDaniel's late-game decisions “coaching malpractice.” Joe and Bokamper also discuss whether the Dolphins can turn things around and make a late-season push, and Chef Andre joins to talk Patriots and his Catch and Cut restaurant. Plus, Hollywood's Headlines covers Cam Skattebo, load management, Bill Belichick, and more.

Hour 1 opens with Joe sounding off on Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry sitting out against the Heat, blasting the NBA's load-management era and reminding listeners that Michael Jordan never would've done it. Joe says the Warriors essentially threw in the towel and then pivots to praising South Florida coaching giants Erik Spoelstra and Paul Maurice. We preview Bills–Texans on Thursday Night Football, including Gabe Davis stepping in as WR1 and rookie Keon Coleman being a healthy scratch for missing team meetings. The hour closes with Albert Breer's report tying Brandon Shore to the Dolphins' GM search, as Joe breaks down Shore's growing influence, the potential three-headed front office model, and why Miami must prioritize paying Devon Achane

Hour 2 opens with Joe going off on the origins of NBA load management, pointing to Gregg Popovich and later Steve Kerr for normalizing the trend under the guise of “sports science” and player mileage. He blasts the modern reality where stars can't play back-to-backs, teams hide healthy scratches behind minor “injuries,” and paying families miss out on seeing players like Steph Curry. Then we shift to the “Spo and Mo Show,” highlighting Erik Spoelstra and Paul Maurice's strong work across South Florida sports, Kelel Ware's impressive play, and why the Heat should finish above .500. Joe also breaks down the Dolphins' chance to stack wins, driven by Devon Achane's offensive burst and Jordyn Brooks leading the NFL in tackles. Hollywood's Headlines wraps the hour with load-management talk, Cam Skattebo's WWE fallout, Kim Bokamper's wrestling past, Bill Belichick's viral appearance, and Steve Cohen's $12.1M gold toilet.

Hour 3 features Kim Bokamper weighing in on the Dolphins' GM search, reacting to Albert Breer's report on Brandon Shore potentially being involved and sharing his take on interim GM Champ Kelly. He also highlights the standout seasons of Devon Achane and Jordyn Brooks, who leads the NFL in tackles. Pete Prisco joins to break down the Dolphins' playoff outlook, calling a postseason berth a longshot, while praising Achane and Patrick Paul and criticizing Mike McDaniel's late-game decisions in Madrid as “coaching malpractice.” Prisco also provides his perspective on the AFC playoff race and weighs in on Shedeur Sanders starting for the Browns. The hour wraps with a Milpitas sports update from Bokamper's hometown.

Hour 4 kicks off with Joe and Kim Bokamper breaking down the Dolphins' outlook over the next few games. They discuss the team's struggles against weaker opponents earlier this season, while praising Mike McDaniel for getting Devon Achane and Jaylen Waddle the ball and putting Tua Tagovailoa in turnover-friendly situations. The conversation explores whether Miami can turn things around, reach .500, and mount a late-season playoff push. Plus, Chef Andre joins to talk about the Patriots and his Catch and Cut restaurant.

Pete Prisco joins the show to break down the Dolphins' outlook, calling a playoff berth a longshot while praising Devon Achane and Patrick Paul for their strong play. He doesn't hold back on Mike McDaniel's late-game decisions in Miami's win over the Commanders, labeling them “coaching malpractice.” Prisco also takes a look around the NFL, analyzing the AFC playoff race and reaffirming his trust in the Ravens and Chiefs. Plus, he weighs in on Shedeur Sanders starting for the Browns and what it means for the team moving forward.

Kim Bokamper joins the show to weigh in on the Dolphins' GM search, reacting to Albert Breer's report on Brandon Shore potentially being involved and sharing his thoughts on interim GM Champ Kelly. He also breaks down the standout performances of Devon Achane, who's having a star season, and Jordyn Brooks, who leads the NFL in tackles.

Albert Breer's latest report brings Brandon Shore into the conversation for the Dolphins' upcoming GM search, noting his long tenure and extensive work in roles such as Cap Chief. Joe breaks down why Shore could become part of a potential three-headed front office model alongside Champ Kelly and another decision-maker — a structure Breer says “could happen.” Joe also notes he's heard Shore already holds significant power within the organization and stresses the importance of Miami paying Devon Achane this offseason.

Joe and Kim Bokamper break down the Dolphins' outlook over the next few games, noting a stretch against weaker opponents but also the team's struggles earlier this season against bad teams like the Browns and Panthers. They discuss how Mike McDaniel has done a strong job getting Devon Achane and Jaylen Waddle the ball while putting Tua Tagovailoa in situations that limit turnovers. The conversation also explores whether the Dolphins can turn things around, climb back to .500, and potentially make a late-season playoff push.

Joe reacts to Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry sitting out against the Heat, calling out the continued rise of NBA load management. He makes it clear he has zero sympathy for stars who regularly sit, especially in marquee games. Joe sounds off on how this trend hurts fans and the league's product, noting that Michael Jordan never load-managed and openly spoke out against the idea

In today's edition of Hollywood's Headlines, we break down how often NBA stars are sitting out due to load management and the growing frustration around it. Cam Skattebo takes to social media after his WWE controversy, and Kim Bokamper — live in studio — shares his unexpected wrestling history. We also dive into Bill Belichick being spotted at an adult cheerleading competition supporting his 24-year-old girlfriend, plus Steve Cohen's gold toilet selling for an unbelievable $12.1 million

We take a full look around South Florida sports, starting with the “Spo and Mo Show” as Erik Spoelstra and Paul Maurice continue steering the Heat and Panthers in the right direction. Joe highlights Kelel Ware's strong play and why the Heat should comfortably finish above .500. On the football side, the Dolphins enter a stretch where they'll have a real chance to stack wins, boosted by Devon Achane's explosive offensive production and Jordyn Brooks' elite defensive play as he leads the NFL in tackles

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South Florida sports take center stage as we cover the latest in the NBA, NFL, and college football. We preview tonight's Heat–Warriors matchup amid the NBA's load-management era, with Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry both questionable and the Warriors feeling the effects of Father Time. Joe breaks down the Miami Hurricanes' College Football Playoff chances, the growing trend of stars sitting out bowl games, and whether the CFP should expand. Dolphins insights include Alain Poupart on Tua Tagovailoa, the team's schedule, and offseason direction, while Panthers head coach Paul Maurice discusses injuries, home success, and veteran impact. Plus, Brian Baldinger joins to recap the Dolphins' win in Madrid, AFC playoff races, and NFL storylines, with a mix of wild headlines like Cam Skattebo's WWE adventure and Roger Federer's Hall of Fame induction.

Hour 1 opens with a look at tonight's Heat–Warriors matchup, where both Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are questionable again in the latest example of the NBA's load-management era. Joe questions whether Jimmy even cares about facing his former team and breaks down how stars sitting out marquee games continues to frustrate paying fans. We also examine how father time has clearly caught up to the Warriors and what that means for Golden State moving forward. Then we shift to college football as the latest CFP rankings drop, breaking down the Miami Hurricanes' updated playoff chances and what their realistic path looks like

Hour 2 opens with a deep look at the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff chances and why Miami can look elite at times yet still show a troubling dark side. Joe explains that if the Canes miss the CFP, they're likely headed to a meaningless bowl game that many top players will skip, raising the bigger question of whether the playoff should expand again as opt-outs continue to grow. We then shift to the biggest draws in sports, comparing NBA stars like Steph and LeBron to the NFL's marquee teams — the Bills, Ravens, and Chiefs — all longshots for their divisions but firmly in the wild card race. Joe also revisits the ongoing mystery of whether Aaron Rodgers' wife actually exists. We wrap with Hollywood's Headlines, featuring Roger Federer's Hall of Fame induction, Red Panda's return, Cam Skattebo's WWE appearance, GameStop's “trade anything” day, and concerns about avocados

Hour 3 features an in-depth Dolphins check-in with Alain Poupart, who discusses the team leaning toward keeping Tua Tagovailoa next season, moving on from Chris Grier, and how a softening schedule could spark a late-season surge. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice joins to talk about the team's strong home performance, injury challenges, Matthew Tkachuk's timeline, and the impact of veterans like Brad Marchand. We also dive into Bum Wednesday, covering Cam Skattebo's surprising WWE adventure, the latest College Football Playoff Committee decisions, and chatter around Jimmy Butler ahead of tonight's Heat–Warriors matchup.

Hour 4 kicks off with Brian Baldinger breaking down the Dolphins' win in Madrid and the AFC standings, with the Patriots and Broncos atop the conference. He highlights standout performances from young quarterbacks Drake Maye and Bo Nix, names Matt Stafford as his current MVP, and weighs in on the unusual Jalen Hurts–AJ Brown situation, while noting how Jaelen Phillips has flourished since joining the Eagles. The conversation then shifts to college football, with Joe discussing the CFP, including the national championship coming to Miami and reaffirming his belief that the SEC remains the best conference. Plus, Joe shares his humorous annoyance when people call him “Harold.”

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice joins to discuss the team's strong performance at home and the challenges brought on by recent injuries. He provides an update on Matthew Tkachuk's injury timeline and shares his thoughts on the impact of veteran presence, including players like Brad Marchand playing like a kid again. The conversation offers insight into how the Panthers are navigating adversity and staying competitive

Brian Baldinger joins the show to break down the Dolphins' win in Madrid and take a look at the AFC standings, with the Patriots and Broncos leading the way. He highlights the impressive play of young quarterbacks Drake Maye and Bo Nix, and names Matt Stafford as his current MVP. Baldy also weighs in on the unusual situation between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown in Philadelphia, while briefly touching on how Jaelen Phillips has flourished since his trade to the Eagles

Alain Poupart joins to discuss the Dolphins' future, including the team leaning toward keeping Tua Tagovailoa next season and moving on from Chris Grier. He breaks down how Miami's softening schedule could give them a chance to get hot down the stretch. Poupart also weighs in on the overall direction of the team and what fans can expect heading into next year.

We break down the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff outlook and why this team can look elite at its best yet still show a troubling dark side. Joe explains that if Miami misses the CFP, they're likely headed to a meaningless bowl game — one many top players won't participate in. The conversation shifts to the growing trend of stars sitting out bowl games and whether that reality should push college football to expand the playoff even further

We preview tonight's Heat–Warriors matchup through the lens of the NBA's growing load-management era, with both Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry questionable once again. Joe questions whether Jimmy even cares about facing his former team and dives into how often stars now sit out marquee games. The segment also looks at how father time has clearly caught the Warriors and what these frequent absences mean for fans, matchups, and the league's overall product