The Joe Rose Show

Thursday’s show includes lots of talk surrounding the Miami Dolphins, diving into their offseason moves, new leadership, and quarterback conversations. Joe breaks down the challenges facing the roster, including high expectations for Malik Willis, while reflecting on past Dolphins QBs and the personalities that shaped the team. The conversation also covers the Miami Heat, whose inconsistency and lack of top-end talent were on full display in a blowout loss to the Celtics, with stories from Joe and Dave Hyde highlighting how effort is never the problem, but upgrades are needed. Attention also turns to the Miami Marlins, blazing out of the gate at 5-1 thanks to dominant pitching from Sandy Alcantara and strong performances from key hitters, even as the franchise continues to wrestle with attracting fans. Plus, Inter Miami prepares to move into their new stadium, with Messi’s influence continuing to elevate the club and soccer in the U.S. The show also includes lots of old school Dolphins stories with Joe Rose, Dave Hyde, and Kim Bokamper.

Hour 1 kicks off with the Miami Heat’s inconsistency under the microscope after a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, as Joe argues the issue isn’t effort but a lack of true difference-making talent. The conversation expands to the Miami Dolphins, with Joe pushing back on Omar Kelly’s take about Miami distractions by sharing stories of past players thriving regardless, while Dave Hyde adds a classic Mark Clayton tale. The Miami Marlins stay red-hot at 5-1 behind a dominant Sandy Alcantara outing and early-season production from newcomers, while Joe also weighs in on Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day and leadership traits. Plus, Inter Miami CF prepares to open its new stadium, with Lionel Messi’s impact continuing to elevate the club and the sport across the U.S.

Hour 2 features Kim Bokamper joining the show as the guys discuss the Miami Dolphins, where Jeff Hafley is setting a tougher tone, though expectations are tempered as the new regime works through a roster with clear holes, including a big year ahead for Chop Robinson. The Miami Marlins continue their hot start behind Sandy Alcantara, while the Dolphins’ outlook also includes a closer look at Malik Willis and the need to hit on impact draft picks like the team did in the past with players such as Don McNeal. Plus, the guys touch on the prestige of The Masters Tournament, debate the growing number of NFL international games, and share stories from their recent trip to Spain with the team.

Hour 3 dives into quarterbacks as the Miami Dolphins’ past and present signal-callers take center stage, with reflections on old QBs and the personalities that shaped the position. Conversation dives into the new GM and head coach as they continue to rebuild the roster. Attention then turns to the Miami Marlins, off to a hot 5-1 start behind a dominant Sandy Alcantara, as the guys discuss the ongoing struggle to attract fans despite smart roster-building by Peter Bendix. The hour wraps with a lighter segment on Jamie’s dating life, including a night out with a Spanish girl, as Joe, Dave, and Bokamper poke fun and share classic Dolphins stories.

Hour 4 takes a nostalgic turn as Joe, Bokamper, and Dave share old-school Dolphins stories, including the challenges of being on the communications side of a professional team while dealing with rowdy players. Classic Shula tales take center stage, from a player refusing cortisol shots before a preseason game to Joe backing out of a surgery and getting ripped by the legendary coach—yet still kept on the roster. The conversation also reflects on the tougher style of football in the past, while shifting to the present with a look at Keionte Scott’s draft stock and other NFL prospects coming out of the Miami Hurricanes, exploring where they might land this draft season