The Joe Rose Show

On Friday's show, Joe Rose and the crew break down the hottest topics across the sports world, including the Marlins continuing their red-hot run, the fallout from a Spurs broadcaster cheating scandal, and the latest on LeBron James’ future. The guys debate whether the Spurs were right to fire their play-by-play announcer after a personal controversy went viral, discuss the drama surrounding NFL wide receivers like Brandon Aiyuk, Antonio Brown, and Tyreek Hill, and dive into the criticism facing Christian Pulisic after Team USA’s World Cup struggles. The show also features Hollywood’s Headlines, conversations about youth sports and out-of-control parents, Messi’s continued greatness, the popularity of soccer and tennis, ACC Media Days, and NFL insider Mike Florio joining to discuss quarterback battles, Baker Mayfield’s future, Brandon Aiyuk’s situation, and the biggest storylines heading into the NFL season

Hour 1 opens with the Marlins continuing their red-hot stretch as Joe Rose and the guys discuss Miami's impressive run and the excitement building around one of baseball's hottest teams. The crew also reacts to the Spurs firing their play-by-play broadcaster after a personal cheating scandal went viral on social media, discussing whether the organization made the right decision.The conversation then shifts to the latest on the LeBron James sweepstakes, with Cleveland still viewed as the frontrunner while Miami remains firmly in the mix as the guys debate the best landing spot for the future Hall of Famer. The hour wraps up with a debate over the NFL's biggest diva wide receivers, examining stars like Brandon Aiyuk, Antonio Brown, and Tyreek Hill, while also reacting to the criticism facing Team USA and Christian Pulisic following their World Cup loss to Belgium

Hour 2 features more discussion on the Marlins' remarkable hot streak before the conversation shifts to the fallout from the Spurs play-by-play broadcaster scandal, as Joe Rose and the guys debate whether he deserved to lose his job and how the controversy could impact his future career. The crew also dives deeper into the World Cup, breaking down the harsh criticism surrounding Christian Pulisic after Team USA's disappointing exit, Landon Donovan's ongoing criticism of the U.S. star, and why the United States continues to trail the world's traditional soccer powers. They also highlight Erling Haaland's strong connection with fans and what makes him one of the game's biggest stars. The hour wraps up with Hollywood's Headlines, including Conor McGregor's return to the UFC against Max Holloway, Hollywood's youth basketball coaching story involving an over-the-top parent, and a discussion about the growing problem of illegal dumping in South Florida

Hour 3 opens with the Marlins continuing their outstanding play after sweeping the Mariners, as Joe Rose and the guys discuss Miami's impressive run, upcoming ballpark promotions, and why the team deserves more support from fans. The conversation shifts to youth sports, with Hollywood sharing stories about dealing with over-the-top parents and how adults can take the fun out of the game for kids. The guys also debate whether the Spurs made the right decision to fire their former play-by-play broadcaster after his off-the-field cheating scandal became public, react to the growing criticism surrounding Christian Pulisic following Team USA's World Cup exit, and discuss Joe's frustration with the Dolphins' decades-long playoff drought. The hour wraps up with more World Cup conversation, including Lionel Messi's brilliance, the growing popularity of soccer and tennis, Novak Djokovic's evolving public image, and why personality plays such a major role in individual sports.

Hour 4 features NFL insider Mike Florio joining Joe Rose to break down some of the biggest storylines heading into the season, including quarterback battles across the league. Florio discusses the uncertainty in Minnesota between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, the Browns’ quarterback situation with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, and how teams are using veteran quarterbacks to push young players. He also breaks down the Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa battle in Atlanta, Brandon Aiyuk’s situation with the 49ers and his desire to move on to Washington, and Baker Mayfield’s contract dispute with the Buccaneers. The hour also features plenty of World Cup discussion, Messi talk, and a look ahead to ACC Media Days as the Miami Hurricanes prepare for the upcoming season