The Joe Rose Show

Today’s show features Omar Kelly joining Hollywood along with a packed lineup of sports and entertainment topics, starting with Cinco de Mayo stories, Hollywood’s ongoing struggles in the kitchen with brisket, and a family road trip detour to Buc-ee’s after a canceled flight. The conversation then shifts to the NBA, where LeBron James’ incredible play at age 41 continues to spark debate after the Lakers fall to the Thunder, leading into GOAT discussions and the lasting impact of the Heat Big 3 era with Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh on today’s superteam-driven NBA. Alex Donno joins the show to break down everything from the Dolphins’ offensive line and quarterback outlook with Malik Willis as the “elevated rookie,” to Miami Hurricanes football, where a revamped roster and “Cristobal O-line 2.0” headline the discussion alongside ACC title aspirations. The crew also dives into the growing College Football Playoff expansion debate, examining a potential 24-team format and what it could mean for the regular season, before covering NBA playoff storylines, 76ers vs. Knicks intrigue, and broader sports topics including EVs vs. gas cars and rising fuel costs. The show wraps with Chris Perkins joining to analyze the Dolphins’ draft decisions, offensive line expectations,

Hollywood is joined by Omar Kelly to kick off the show with some Cinco de Mayo recap, including Hollywood’s ongoing struggles with grilling and a brisket disaster that quickly turns into a full-blown debate once Alex Donno joins—highlighted by Omar calling out buying brisket from Aldi as a critical mistake. The hour also features stories from a family road trip detour to Buc-ee's after a canceled flight, before shifting into NBA talk as the guys react to Los Angeles Lakers falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the incredible level LeBron James continues to play at 41. That sparks a deeper conversation comparing LeBron to Michael Jordan and revisiting how the Miami Heat Big 3 era with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh helped reshape the league and usher in today’s superteam era. The hour also includes a promotion for WQAM’s Whiskey, Stars and Cigars event, with all station personalities set to appear and a nod to last year’s appearance by Lawrence Taylor.

Hour 2 features a wide-ranging conversation across the NFL and college football landscape, starting with a discussion on media dynamics and how quarterbacks are handled in the spotlight, including Tua Tagovailoa’s uneven press conferences last season and his relationship with the media. The focus then shifts to the Miami Dolphins quarterback situation, where Malik Willis takes over as the new starter and is described by Omar Kelly as an “elevated rookie,” sparking debate about whether Quinn Ewers has any real path to the job or if Willis has already locked it down. The guys also break down Miami’s heavy investment in the offensive line, which includes multiple first-round picks, and what that unit needs to deliver this season. Later, Alex Donno joins to shift the conversation to the Miami Hurricanes, highlighting a “Mario Cristobal O-line 2.0” after major turnover, optimism around a revamped defense, and Miami’s continued chase for its first ACC title, before Chris Perkins joins to further dissect the Dolphins’ draft, expectations for the O-line, caution around overworking De’Von Achane, and the importance of building the right support system around Malik Willis while also reacting to Miami being removed from the Super Bowl rotation and owner Stephen Ross’ commitment to winning.

Hour 3 opens with a deep dive into the future of college football as Alex Donno breaks down the growing debate around a potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and the possible elimination of conference championship games. Donno explains why he believes expanding the field could start to diminish the importance of the regular season, even as many coaches support the move for added access and revenue, with the Big Ten pushing aggressively for expansion while the SEC remains more hesitant and the ACC and Big 12 hold less influence. He also lays out a possible compromise at 16 teams and examines what last season’s playoff would have looked like under a 24-team format, while arguing that non-Power Four conferences may eventually need their own separate playoff system. The hour also shifts into NBA playoff discussion, including whether the 76ers have anything left after a tough series with the Celtics, along with broader sports and lifestyle talk ranging from EVs and hybrids vs. gas cars amid rising fuel prices, to coaching news with Brian Hartline taking over at USF. The segment wraps with additional sports headlines, including Stephen Ross’ ties to Michigan and Mark Cuban’s reported involvement in helping Indiana land QB Fernando Mendoza

Hour 4 opens with a look at the business side of golf, as Bryson DeChambeau discusses potentially expanding his YouTube presence if LIV Golf struggles or folds, especially with viewership numbers continuing to draw attention. The conversation then shifts into listener interaction and takes, including questions about whether the Miami Dolphins are among the worst teams in football and comparisons to teams like the Cardinals. The guys also react to Malik Willis’s first pitch at a Marlins game, sparking a lighthearted debate about how difficult it really is to throw a strike and whether Omar should attempt it himself at a future event. The hour wraps with a visit from Chris Perkins, who breaks down the Dolphins’ draft decisions, expectations for the offensive line, the handling of De’Von Achane, and the outlook for Willis as the starting quarterback, while also addressing Miami’s Super Bowl rotation status and owner Stephen Ross’ long-term commitment to winning.