The Joe Rose Show

104.3 WQAM presents a collection of discussions about the silent protest from Inter Miami's supporter groups from The Joe Rose Show, Tobin & Leroy, and Hochman, Crowder & Solana. The guys dive into why "La Familia" is upset with Lionel Messi's lack of acknowledgment after games, whether the fans are being "goofballs," and if the greatest player in the world should just give them a wave. That and more this week on Best Of Inter Miami on 104.3 WQAM!

This “Best of Dolphins” episode is packed with the biggest storylines coming out of Miami Dolphins OTAs, including ongoing questions about leadership, roster construction, and expectations heading into the season. Joe Rose, Omar Kelly, Alain Poupart, and Chris Perkins all weigh in on Jeff Hafley’s early impact as head coach, the development of Malik Willis, and whether players like Jordyn Brooks and Aaron Brewer could be next in line for extensions. The crew also discusses concerns surrounding Austin Jackson’s health, the emergence of young players like Malik Washington and Chris Bell, and how Miami’s investment in certain positions could leave weaknesses elsewhere on the roster. From locker room culture to roster battles and long-term team building, this episode covers all the biggest Dolphins topics heading into the new season.

This edition of the Best of the Joe Rose Show covers some of the biggest storylines in sports, from the growing Lionel Messi and Inter Miami controversy to the chaotic future of college football. The guys debate whether Messi and Inter Miami have become disconnected from their fanbase, while also discussing the massive influence money, NIL, and television networks now have on College Football Playoff expansion and conference realignment. Alex Donno joins to break down the power struggle between the SEC and Big Ten and what it could mean for the future of the sport, including the possibility of a future superleague. Plus, “Hollywood’s Headlines” features Charles Barkley blasting the Cavaliers, the latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice’s legal trouble, and a heated moment as Joe Rose gets fired up over comments made by Omar Kelly earlier in the show.

A busy Friday show covers everything from NFL storylines and college football chaos to NBA Playoffs drama and South Florida sports headlines. Alex Donno joins to break down the ongoing College Football Playoff expansion debate, conference realignment issues, and how money and TV networks are driving the future of the sport, while also discussing Miami’s place in the shifting landscape. In the NFL world, Mike Florio joins to react to Aaron Rodgers’ announced final season, Matthew Stafford’s extension, and ongoing league legal battles involving Urban Meyer and Brian Flores, along with broader Dolphins leadership questions. The NBA Playoffs are also front and center with reaction to physical series battles, game predictions, and whether teams like the Cavaliers and Spurs can respond under pressure. Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald joins to provide an update on the ongoing Inter Miami–Lionel Messi controversy between the club and its supporter groups, including where things currently stand after recent tensions and meetings.

Hour 1 features Alex Donno and Omar Kelly joining the show to break down the growing chaos surrounding college football, including the ongoing battle over College Football Playoff expansion and the possibility of a future superleague. The guys discuss why the Big Ten is reportedly pushing for a 24-team playoff while the SEC prefers a smaller format, with television money and network influence from FOX and ESPN playing a massive role in the debate. The conversation also dives into the current mess of conference realignment, questioning why schools like Miami, Cal, and Stanford are even in the same conference, while also discussing how money continues to drive nearly every decision in college athletics. Later, the crew reacts to the ongoing Lionel Messi vs. Inter Miami fan controversy, debates whether Messi is still the biggest sports star in the world, talks about the rising cost of experiences like Disney and NFL games, and wraps with NBA Playoffs discussion surrounding the Knicks, Cavaliers, Spurs, Thunder, and whether the Miami Heat can realistically land another superstar this offseason.