The Joe Rose Show

Friday’s show starts with World Cup talk as the guys react to USA’s strong start against Paraguay and Lionel Messi continuing his historic run with a hat trick at 39 years old, fueling GOAT debate and broader tournament discussion. The conversation shifts to the U.S. Open and how difficult the course conditions are, leading into a wider look at how frustrating golf can be even for casual players, before touching on Knicks championship parade fallout and James Dolan’s comments about New York leadership. Mike Florio then joins to break down the latest in the Brendan Sorsby situation, including gambling allegations, his entry into the NFL Supplemental Draft, potential discipline, and how teams may evaluate his draft value, while also hitting on Brandon Aiyuk’s situation in San Francisco, NFL expectations for the Chargers, and Malik Willis’ potential fit in Miami. The show wraps with NBA offseason talk, including Heat trade buzz around Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami’s chances to land a deal before the draft, and continued debate over Tyler Herro’s role and whether he can truly be a closer

Hour 1 opens with World Cup discussion before the guys shift their focus to the U.S. Open, where Joe talks about just how difficult professional golf really is and why he’s always struggled to play the game himself. The conversation branches into other challenging sports, including bowling and the rarity of a perfect 300 game, before touching on the Knicks’ championship parade and James Dolan taking shots at New York City leadership. Mike Florio then joins the show to break down the latest developments in the Brendan Sorsby saga, including questions surrounding the NFL Supplemental Draft, potential discipline from the league, and whether a team like the Dolphins should consider taking a chance on him. Florio also weighs in on Brandon Aiyuk’s ongoing standoff with the 49ers, expectations for Mike McDaniel and the Chargers offense, and Malik Willis’ outlook in Miami. The hour wraps with NBA talk as Joe reacts to recent comments from Doc Rivers about Tyler Herro and debates whether Herro can truly be considered a closer for the Heat.

Hour 2 opens with U.S. Open discussion, highlighted by Dustin Johnson’s strong play and some light conversation around his connection to Wayne Gretzky’s family, before branching into a broader look at sports media and personalities. The guys praise TNT’s NHL coverage and Wayne Gretzky’s role on the broadcast while debating Charles Barkley’s status as one of the greatest former athletes turned analysts and why Inside the NBA continues to dominate sports television. The hour then shifts to the Knicks’ championship parade and ongoing NBA offseason chatter, including Doc Rivers’ comments on Tyler Herro as a closer and the continued Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Joe and Hollywood question whether Miami is truly an appealing destination for Giannis given the current Heat roster, while also diving into speculation surrounding Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston and whether the Celtics would ever consider moving one of their cornerstone players

Hour 3 opens with Craig Mish joining the show to break down everything going on with the Marlins as they begin a series against the Giants, including Miami’s potential All-Star candidates like Max Meyer, Otto Lopez, and Liam Hicks, and the ongoing challenge of getting players recognized in a smaller market. Mish also weighs in on the struggles of young hitters Caissie and Marsee, the impact of Marsee’s defense, Griffin Conine nearing a return, and Joe Mack’s rise as one of the organization’s most promising young catchers with comparisons to J.T. Realmuto. The conversation also touches on Agustín Ramírez’s situation, Eury Pérez’s return from injury, and Max Meyer’s continued development and confidence on the mound. From there, the show shifts into World Cup talk and how Joe first got into soccer before moving into the U.S. Open, where the difficult conditions spark a broader discussion about how frustrating and demanding golf can be even for casual players. The hour wraps with continued Heat and Bucks trade tension surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the guys discussing Miami’s stalemate with Milwaukee, Giannis’ leverage, and Doc Rivers’ comments about Tyler Herro’s role, as debate continues over Herro’s fit as a true closer and what Miami would need to give up in a potential blockbuster deal

Hour 4 opens with Alex Solana joining the show to break down the latest from the World Cup, including praise for the United States after what he calls the best half of soccer the team has ever played in their opener against Paraguay, arguing that this squad is legitimate and not a fluke on the international stage. The conversation then shifts to Lionel Messi’s historic performance, as he delivers a hat trick in his World Cup debut at 39 years old, fueling continued debate about whether he is the greatest player of all time. Solana also weighs in on the tournament landscape, pointing to France as the deepest and current favorite, while discussing Portugal’s intriguing situation with Cristiano Ronaldo nearing the end of his legendary career and England’s chances to contend. The hour continues with broader World Cup discussion, before transitioning into Marlins talk and the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz, including whether Miami can realistically land a deal and if anything could happen before the draft. The segment wraps with Craig Mish joining to dive into the Marlins’ All-Star candidates, Joe Mack’s rise as a potential franchise catcher, Max Meyer’s strong development, key prospect updates across the system, and the latest on Eury Pérez’s return from injury.