The Joe Rose Show

Tuesday’s show is packed with playoff drama and major South Florida storylines as the San Antonio Spurs steal Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a double-overtime thriller, while the Montreal Canadiens survive a Game 7 classic against the Buffalo Sabres. The conversation continues around Lionel Messi and his growing disconnect with Inter Miami CF fans, as Joe Rose argues he is the biggest star in the city but questions his lack of acknowledgment toward supporters and local media, sparking a broader debate about superstar etiquette across sports. The show also features Dolphins WR Malik Washington joining to discuss his versatility, special teams role, and competition in the receiver room while praising head coach Jeff Hafley. Rounding things out, the guys break down NBA drama between Jaylen Brown and Stephen A. Smith along with Dolphins schedule talk and broader NFL storylines.

Hour 1 kicks off with chaos across the sports world as the San Antonio Spurs steal Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a wild double overtime thriller, while the Montreal Canadiens survive Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys also dive back into the growing Lionel Messi controversy as Joe Rose explains why Messi is the biggest star in South Florida and the driving force behind the popularity of Inter Miami, while also questioning why the global superstar hasn’t connected more with fans or local media. Plus, unexpected PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai conquers a brutal course, the guys react to the Miami Dolphins getting zero primetime games on the schedule, and discuss the possibility of College Football Playoff expansion growing to 24 teams.

Hour 2 features a conversation with Malik Washington of the Miami Dolphins as he discusses his versatility as both a wide receiver and return specialist, the competition in the WR room, and his excitement to play with quarterback Malik Willis while also praising head coach Jeff Hafley. The guys react to playoff drama across the sports world, including the San Antonio Spurs winning Game 1 in double overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Montreal Canadiens surviving a Game 7 thriller over the Buffalo Sabres. The Miami Marlins also explode offensively in a 12-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Later, tensions rise between Jaylen Brown and Stephen A. Smith, and “Hollywood’s Headlines” wraps the hour with updates on LIV Golf, the Philadelphia Eagles drama involving A. J. Brown and Jalen Hurts, and FIFA opening a new Miami World Cup store.

Hour 3 is packed with playoff drama and South Florida chaos as the San Antonio Spurs open the Western Conference Finals with a Game 1 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a huge performance from Victor Wembanyama, while the Montreal Canadiens also survive a Game 7 overtime battle against the Buffalo Sabres. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing Messi discussion as some Inter Miami CF fans grow frustrated with Lionel Messi for not acknowledging supporters, leading the guys to compare his approach to fan interaction across other sports. Things get lighter as Joe recounts stepping in as an umpire for his nephew’s baseball game after no-shows, joking about a potential full-time gig but only under the right circumstances. The hour wraps with talk about whether Omar Kelly could handle throwing out a first pitch and revisiting the idea of a boxing match between Omar Kelly and Channing Crowder.

Hour 4 continues the ongoing debate around Lionel Messi and whether Inter Miami fans are justified in their frustration over his lack of interaction, with the guys discussing how superstar status often outweighs fan etiquette and how Messi continues to sell out stadiums regardless. That leads into a broader conversation about fan-player behavior in soccer, including Joe reacting to fans giving Messi the silent treatment at a recent home game, plus a few lighter moments as he jokes about getting the same treatment from his own family at home. The discussion shifts to potential NBA drama, including whether Jaylen Brown could ever request a trade and the possibility of Miami as a destination, before Joe and Hollywood debate the importance of punctuality amid reports of timing issues within the Miami Dolphins organization. The hour also features Dolphins WR Malik Washington joining the show to talk about his versatility, special teams role, competition in the WR room, and his excitement to play with quarterback Malik Willis while praising head coach Jeff Hafley.