The Joe Rose Show

Wednesday’s show is packed with NBA Playoffs drama, Dolphins offseason storylines, and nonstop South Florida sports debate as the New York Knicks deliver a stunning 22-point fourth-quarter comeback to steal Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys also break down the start of Miami Dolphins OTAs, with Joe Rose cautioning against overreacting to early practices while the conversation turns to concerns about Austin Jackson’s injury and updates from Omar Kelly on De’Von Achane, potential roster extensions, and the overall outlook for a very young Miami team. Around the league, NBA Playoffs talk continues with reactions to James Harden and how teams can slow down Victor Wembanyama, while college football’s future takes center stage as NIL money explodes and SEC and Big Ten tensions rise over College Football Playoff expansion. The show also dives into a growing Lionel Messi/Inter Miami discussion about media access and fan engagement, plus a full slate of “Hollywood’s Headlines” featuring wild sports and entertainment stories from across the country.

Hour 1 kicks off with an instant classic in the NBA Playoffs as the New York Knicks rally from 22 points down in the fourth quarter to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers and steal Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The guys also react to the start of Miami Dolphins OTAs, with Joe Rose warning fans not to overreact to offseason performances while discussing just how young this Dolphins roster really is. The conversation then shifts to the changing landscape of college football as NIL money continues to explode, debates over College Football Playoff expansion heat up, and the SEC and Big Ten battle for more power in the sport. Plus, the crew dives into more NBA talk surrounding James Harden and how the Oklahoma City Thunder can slow down Victor Wembanyama, while also discussing the Miami Marlins loss to the Atlanta Braves and the continued Lionel Messi controversy with frustrated Inter Miami fans.

Hour 2 features more reaction to the New York Knicks stunning comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the NBA Playoffs continue to deliver drama. The focus then shifts heavily to Miami Dolphins OTAs, with Joe Rose expressing concern over Austin Jackson still dealing with a lingering toe injury. Omar Kelly joins the show to provide updates on De'Von Achane, potential contract extensions for Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer, and the development of quarterback Malik Willis during the first day of OTAs. The guys also debate whether highly drafted rookies should automatically start or earn their roles, discuss the long-term outlook of this young Dolphins roster, and revisit the possibility of bringing back Christian Wilkins.

Hour 3 features another edition of “Hollywood’s Headlines” as the guys react to Charles Barkley calling the Cleveland Cavaliers’ collapse against the New York Knicks a full-blown “choke job,” the massive viewership numbers for a recent Ronda Rousey fight, and reports that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are working on a prenup ahead of marriage. The crew also breaks down Rashee Rice facing legal trouble while on probation and former No. 1 pick Ben Simmons winning a fishing championship, before things get heated as Joe Rose reacts to comments from Omar Kelly earlier in the show. The conversation then shifts back to the ongoing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami controversy, with the guys arguing it’s a bad look that Messi and other stars rarely speak to the media, especially compared to other South Florida champions like the Florida Panthers who fully embraced their fanbase. The hour wraps with NBA Playoffs talk, including criticism of James Harden amid the Cavaliers’ Game 1 collapse and questions about how the Oklahoma City Thunder can slow down Victor Wembanyama moving forward.

Hour 4 starts a street in New York being named after Lionel Messi and the City of Miami being removed from future Super Bowl rotation, before shifting into NFL storylines like whether Cam Ward can take a leap in his second year with the Tennessee Titans while also being featured on Netflix’s “Quarterback” series. The conversation then turns to the growing tension between the SEC and Big Ten over potential College Football Playoff expansion, with other conferences beginning to take sides as the debate over structure and format intensifies. Omar Kelly then joins the show with the latest from Miami Dolphins OTAs, including updates on De'Von Achane’s minor injury, extension talks for Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer, concerns about Austin Jackson, and early flashes from quarterback Malik Willis. The hour wraps with Omar and Joe Rose debating whether highly drafted rookies should be handed starting jobs or forced to earn them, along with Omar making the case for bringing back Christian Wilkins.