The Joe Rose Show

On Tuesday, Joe Rose and Dave Hyde cover a busy day in South Florida sports, starting with the Marlins’ continued hot streak and whether Miami should be buyers at the deadline. They discuss the Panthers adding Radko Gudas and ongoing questions in goal, along with the Heat extending Andrew Wiggins as NBA and NHL free agency approaches. The show also includes Dolphins outlook talk, with Joe emphasizing patience during a roster rebuild, plus classic Don Shula-era stories from his playing days. The guys react to Messi and Argentina playing in Miami, Inter Miami’s global impact, World Cup storylines, NBA offseason buzz including LeBron speculation, Hurricanes football expectations, and wrap with overall reaction to a packed sports landscape.

Hour 1 opens with the Marlins' thrilling comeback win over the Rockies, fueled by Griffin Conine's clutch three-run pinch-hit homer, as Joe Rose and Dave Hyde discuss whether Miami has played well enough to become buyers at the trade deadline. The conversation shifts to the Panthers adding Radko Gudas, the uncertainty surrounding Sergei Bobrovsky's future, and why both the Panthers and Heat have consistently remained among South Florida's model franchises. The guys also react to Andrew Wiggins returning to the Heat on a new extension, debate Team USA's World Cup chances following Paraguay's upset of Germany, discuss the pressure of penalty kicks and potential rule changes in sports, and wrap up with stories about MLB umpires, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, plus Joe's memories of playing in two Super Bowls and Dave Hyde being named Sportswriter of the Year on his final day at the Sun Sentinel.

Hour 2 features Dave Hyde being named Sportswriter of the Year, along with excitement building in Miami as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play at Hard Rock Stadium in a major World Cup showcase. The guys discuss the massive impact of Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas in elevating both the franchise and MLS as a whole, as well as the rising cost of World Cup tickets. The conversation shifts to the Panthers adding Radko Gudas and how Florida continues to build a tougher, more physical identity, before Joe Rose shares classic stories from his playing days with the Dolphins under Don Shula, including memorable behind-the-scenes moments, coaching dynamics, and the culture of accountability in that era. The hour wraps with Dolphins season predictions, where Joe acknowledges the roster’s limitations, compares Miami’s situation to other NFL rebuilds, and highlights the offensive line and run game as potential strengths despite overall uncertainty.

Hour 3 opens with Wimbledon underway, as Dave Hyde compares the tradition and pressure of the tournament to The Masters before the conversation shifts to NBA offseason chaos. The guys discuss the Heat re-signing Andrew Wiggins, wild speculation around the Warriors potentially assembling a superteam core featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green, and whether a LeBron return to Miami is truly off the table. They also touch on growing tension in Boston between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as well as whether the Marlins could become trade deadline buyers. The hour then turns to Miami Hurricanes football, where expectations are high after a strong recruiting class, continued success with transfer quarterbacks like Cam Ward, Carson Beck, and Darian Mensah, and the program’s rising national profile. Joe shares stories about attending high school football games, the Canes’ resurgence, and Michael Irvin’s lasting presence around the program before wrapping with more Messi discussion and overall excitement around South Florida sports.

Hour 4 opens with Joe Rose and Dave Hyde discussing how the Panthers and Heat continue to operate as model franchises, with Florida already built around a strong core while Miami works to complete its roster ahead of NBA and NHL free agency. The Marlins’ hot 19–6 June stretch also keeps South Florida sports rolling. Paul Tenorio, author of The Messi Effect, then joins to break down the long process behind Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami, Jorge Mas’ vision, and MLS still struggling to fully capitalize on its biggest star. He also weighs in on the World Cup landscape, the U.S. needing continued development through MLS, and names France as the favorite with Mexico as a dark horse. The hour wraps with Dolphins discussion as the team faces a likely rebuilding season and questions about who will step up.