The Joe Rose Show

Today’s show includes a wide-ranging look at Miami’s growing identity as a global sports destination, highlighted by the success of the Miami Grand Prix, even as the city is reportedly removed from the Super Bowl rotation and compared to other NFL host markets. Alex Donno joins the conversation to dive into Hurricanes football, ACC Kickoff, and the evolving world of college recruiting and NIL, while the crew also revisits the rising cost of being a fan—from parking at Hard Rock Stadium to how far $200 really goes for a family of four, with baseball standing out as affordable compared to expensive Dolphins tickets. Omar Kelly breaks down Dolphins OTAs, explaining rookie development, recent roster cuts, and what to expect from practices under the new regime heading into the season. Later, Kenton Gibbs joins to discuss the ACC landscape, Bill Belichick’s situation at North Carolina, Miami’s status as a conference favorite, and quarterback Darian Mensah’s potential rise as a Heisman contender. The show also includes updates around the sports world including NBA playoffs, odd NHL stories and more.

Hollywood is joined by Omar Kelly to recap a big weekend in South Florida, starting with the success of the F1 Miami Grand Prix and what it says about the city as a major event destination, even as Miami is reportedly taken out of the Super Bowl rotation. The conversation compares Miami to other NFL host cities while also diving into the rising cost of being a fan—from parking at Hard Rock Stadium to how far $200 really goes for a family of four—along with the growing frustration over streaming services and major media deals impacting how fans watch games. The focus then shifts to the Dolphins as OTAs approach, with Omar explaining their purpose for rookies and breaking down which young players could make an early impact, plus reaction to recent roster cuts. The hour also looks at how practices may differ under the new regime and what it means for the team’s development heading into the season.

Hollywood is joined by Alex Donno and Omar Kelly to revisit the ongoing discussion about rising costs for fans, including how far $200 really goes at different sporting events, with Donno pointing to Hurricanes baseball as the best bang for your buck while also noting Marlins games as an affordable option. The conversation shifts into Miami Hurricanes football recruiting and where things stand in the schedule, along with several big names being linked to the program. From there, the group previews ACC Kickoff and how the event has changed, with players now showing up in high-end suits and jewelry as college football continues to embrace its money era, while also reacting to the strange situation of Bill Belichick at North Carolina and the program’s struggles, including having no players drafted last season. They dive deeper into the recruiting landscape, including massive NIL deals, positional value, and Miami missing out on a running back who reportedly got a seven-figure offer from Auburn, before wrapping with a Dolphins debate on whether De’Von Achane deserves a major extension given the risk of paying running backs.

Hollywood is joined by Alex Donno and Omar Kelly for a packed hour covering ACC football, college quarterback buzz, and the Miami Dolphins as OTAs get underway. The hour opens with Kenton Gibbs from Locked On ACC breaking down the conference landscape, including concerns about Bill Belichick at North Carolina and the idea that Miami is viewed as the ACC favorite—but still has to avoid beating itself after last season’s missteps. Gibbs also highlights new Miami QB Darian Mensah as a strong fit with a higher ceiling in a better supporting cast, while weighing in on broader conference issues like potential private equity involvement. The conversation then shifts to Cinco de Mayo lightheartedness, including game show talk and Jeopardy confidence levels, before moving into early Heisman discussion where Donno and Omar debate quarterback hype, including the attention surrounding Arch Manning and whether Mensah can realistically enter the award conversation. The hour wraps with Omar Kelly breaking down Dolphins OTAs, explaining rookie development, defensive expectations, and how the team’s new pieces are expected to be integrated into the system.

Hollywood and Omar Kelly open Hour 4 with light conversation around Cinco de Mayo plans, as both share how they’re spending the day with their kids. The conversation then shifts to sports media, where the return of Skip Bayless to First Take sparks a debate about how networks constantly recycle personalities for ratings and how the Bayless-Stephen A. Smith era still stands as the peak of the show. That leads into broader entertainment talk, including the surge of sports documentaries, renewed interest in OJ Simpson projects, and even frustration with rising travel costs as flight prices continue to climb and Spirit Airlines goes out of business. The focus then turns back to football, where Omar Kelly addresses the Dolphins passing on Reuben Bain for Kadyn Proctor in the draft, explaining that the new front office is prioritizing size, physicality, and long-term evaluation over public opinion, while also noting both players will be linked for years and that Miami’s trade-back strategy added valuable assets. The hour wraps with a sports media angle out of Toronto, where a new Maple Leafs GM faces intense scrutiny in his introductory press conference, leading to a discussion about the challenges reporters face when asking tough questions in high-pressure environments