The Joe Rose Show

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.

Malik Washington joins the show to discuss his growing role with the Miami Dolphins and why he takes pride in being a versatile weapon both as a wide receiver and a kick/punt returner. Washington talks about embracing a “jack of all trades” mentality, the intense competition inside the Dolphins wide receiver room, and his excitement to share the field with new quarterback Malik Willis. He also had high praise for head coach Jeff Hafley, calling him an extremely smart coach who stays heavily involved with the offense despite his defensive background.

Lionel Messi continues to be at the center of a growing debate as some Inter Miami fans express frustration over his lack of acknowledgment during home matches. The guys dive into how unusual the situation is, noting how rare it is for a global superstar to have this kind of disconnect with the fanbase that has fully embraced him. They also compare it to other sports and how athletes typically interact with fans, questioning both sides of the dynamic. In the end, they break down why it feels strange that fans are so invested in every gesture, while Messi has remained largely reserved even with simple acknowledgments like a wave.