The Joe Rose Show

Wednesday’s show starts with the Heat getting crushed on 06 Championship Night, leaving Spoelstra frustrated amid a lack of roster consistency, while NBA trade buzz heats up with James Harden landing in Cleveland and everyone waiting on Giannis news. The Panthers’ struggles continue, compounded by injuries and the challenge of a post-Olympic playoff push. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough joins to discuss building on last season, praising Kyle Stowers, Agustín Ramírez, Jacob Marsee, and the pitching staff, including Sandy Alcantara’s resilience and leadership. Joe and Hollywood weigh in on Super Bowl weekend, debating the best foods, grill mishaps, and key quarterback storylines, including whether Drake Maye’s historic start earns him “elite” status. The show also looks back at South Florida’s greatest championship runs, from the Heat with LeBron to the 2003 Marlins and the Panthers’ improbable 8-seed finals run.

The Heat get blown out by the Hawks on a night meant to honor the 2006 championship team, making the loss even more disappointing with franchise legends in the building. NBA trade chatter ramps up after a busy day across the league, while everyone continues to wait on Giannis Antetokounmpo news and what it could mean for Miami. Joe points out the frustrating lack of consistency on the Heat roster and shifts to the Panthers, who have a lot of work to do after the Winter Olympic break to stay in the playoff hunt. A Kyle Crabbs replay airs before the conversation turns to Super Bowl weekend, where Joe breaks down the quarterback storylines, shares why he likes Seattle, and reiterates that the Dolphins must find a new QB next season.

Hour 2 opens with frustration around the Heat’s inconsistency and confusion over Powell missing the game for “personal reasons” despite being in the building. The Panthers’ season continues to spiral, now nine points out of a playoff spot as injuries pile up and the lingering impact of Barkov’s training camp injury looms large. In Hollywood’s Headlines, the College Football Playoff avoids a New Year’s Eve clash with the NFL, the Orange Bowl returns to the semifinal stage, and legal fallout grows from a DK Metcalf fan altercation alongside a broader discussion about unruly behavior at youth sporting events. Plus, Bills head coach Joe Brady joins the show to discuss stepping into the head role, the expectations with Josh Allen, James Cook’s rise, and the changing AFC East landscape.

Hour 3 opens with the Heat’s tough loss on 06 Championship Night, leaving Spoelstra frustrated with the team’s inconsistency, while the discussion pivots to the NHL’s midseason Olympic break and concerns over players risking injury representing their countries. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough joins to talk building on last season, calling Kyle Stowers a “building block,” weighing in on Agustín Ramírez’s development behind the plate, and praising the versatility and leadership of Jacob Marsee. He also shares optimism about Eury Perez, Braxton Garrett, Max Meyer, and Sandy Alcantara’s resilience and professionalism. The hour wraps with Joe and Hollywood debating the best Super Bowl foods, grilling mishaps, Joe’s love for burgers, Flanigan’s Super Bowl specials, and Hollywood’s take that the Heat likely won’t make any big moves before tomorrow’s trade deadline.

Hour 4 kicks off with a Heat ticket giveaway featuring a trivia question about the 2006 championship run, followed by a look back at South Florida’s best sports runs, including the Heat with LeBron, the 2003 Marlins, and the Panthers’ unlikely 8-seed run to the finals. The conversation shifts to the struggling Panthers, dealing with injuries and the toll of back-to-back championship expectations. Finally, the Super Bowl takes center stage, debating whether Drake Maye’s historic start at quarterback qualifies him as elite, comparing him to Joe Burrow, and others in a classic QB debate.