The Joe Rose Show

Hour 1 opens with reaction to the Knicks taking Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Spurs, as Jalen Brunson comes up big late and New York extends its playoff winning streak to 12 games. Joe Rose discusses Victor Wembanyama trying to do too much for a young Spurs team and admits that after arriving in Miami in 1980, he was taught to dislike New York teams, making it tough for him to root for the Knicks. The conversation also turns to college football recruiting as the Miami Hurricanes flip five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant from LSU, giving Mario Cristobal and the Canes their fourth five-star commitment and further cementing Miami as one of the hottest recruiting programs in the country. The guys also sound off on the growing trend of NFL wide receiver drama, focusing on Brandon Aiyuk's latest off-field issues, his uncertain future with the 49ers, and whether teams are becoming wary of talented receivers who bring distractions. Plus, Joe provides updates from Dolphins minicamp, discussing the team's progress since OTAs, encouraging performances from quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Malik Willis, and the development of young defensive players like Chop Robinson and Zeek Biggers.

Hour 2 features Kim Bokamper breaking down what he’s seen from the Dolphins during minicamp, praising the organization’s first-class facilities while discussing why sustained success has still been difficult to achieve. Bokamper shares his early impressions of Miami’s new coaching staff, highlighting a more efficient and streamlined approach to communication and play-calling compared to last season, before taking some playful ribbing from Joe and Hollywood for choosing to watch College Softball over Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The conversation also includes reaction to the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs, along with a deeper look at Jeff Hafley’s comments on Chop Robinson, expectations for Kenneth Grant, and why Bokamper believes several members of last year’s rookie class are positioned to take major steps forward after gaining valuable experience. Plus, Hollywood’s Headlines covers another historic performance from Shohei Ohtani, Duke and Michigan bringing college basketball to LoanDepot Park, Miami and Florida opening the basketball season against each other, a fan running onto the court during the NBA Finals, and the debate surrounding Caitlin Clark, media credentials, and whether superstar athletes should be treated differently.

Clayton McCullough joins the show as the Marlins come off a sweep of the Nationals, discussing Miami’s up-and-down stretch that included dropping five straight before bouncing back in a big way. McCullough offers high praise for Otto Lopez, who has exceeded expectations and is currently among the MLB leaders in hits, while also highlighting strong seasons from Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks, with Edwards emerging as a complete player and Hicks impressing with his approach at the plate. He breaks down Max Meyer’s growth on the mound, crediting his maturity, pitch mix, and ability to handle adversity, and also discusses the leadership of Sandy Alcantara as a steadying force for a young pitching staff. The conversation touches on Miami’s more aggressive, unconventional development approach—including dugout pitch-calling—along with the importance of taking bold chances to build the roster. McCullough also provides updates on struggling and emerging hitters, including Jakob Marsee’s defensive impact despite offensive struggles, Kyle Stowers trending upward, and Caissie starting to find his rhythm at the plate

Kim Bokamper joins the show to discuss Jeff Hafley’s recent comments about Chop Robinson and the expectations surrounding the young pass rusher heading into his second NFL season. Bokamper believes several members of Miami’s 2025 draft class are poised to take significant steps forward after gaining valuable playing time and experience during a difficult season last year. The conversation also focuses on Kenneth Grant and the need for the young defensive lineman to make a bigger impact, while breaking down how the Dolphins’ defensive front could take shape under Hafley’s new system.

The guys break down the latest developments from Dolphins minicamp, discussing the progress Miami has made since OTAs and the increased sharpness and intensity on display. Joe Rose provides updates from practice, including positive early impressions of quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Malik Willis, both of whom have shown encouraging signs. The conversation also highlights key defensive players such as Chop Robinson and Zeek Biggers as the Dolphins continue evaluating their young talent. Plus, the crew reacts to a major recruiting win for the Miami Hurricanes as five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant flips his commitment from LSU to Miami, becoming the fourth five-star prospect to join the Canes' recruiting class.