The Joe Rose Show

On today’s show, the guys cover all things Miami sports and more, from the NFL playoffs to Hurricanes and Heat updates. They react to the Dolphins missing out on John Harbaugh and debate what the franchise needs in its next head coach, including the importance of experience, an alpha personality, and total GM control. Trade rumors surrounding Ja Morant and the Miami Heat spark a discussion about talent, fit, and off-court baggage, while Uncle Luke joins to preview the national championship, predict a dominant Miami win, and reflect on the city’s sports culture. Hurricanes men’s basketball head coach Jai Lucas breaks down his team’s hot start, recruiting strategy, and the ACC landscape, and Joe Rose weighs in from California on the Heat, Dolphins, and NFL playoff matchups. The show also features lighter moments, from pop culture debates about the scariest fictional characters to fashion commentary and offbeat Miami sports stories.

Hour 1 opens with reaction to the Dolphins missing out on John Harbaugh, who signs with the Giants, sparking a debate over why Miami continues to struggle to land top head coaching candidates. Omar and Hollywood go back and forth on whether distractions, financial issues, and organizational structure make the Dolphins an unattractive job, plus what type of head coach the franchise should target moving forward. The focus then shifts to the Heat, where Ja Morant trade rumors spark debate over fit, risk, and whether Miami should consider moving Tyler Herro. The hour wraps with a look ahead to the national championship in Miami and whether the Hurricanes truly have a home-field advantage against Indiana.

Hour 2 kicks off with a full NFL playoff preview, breaking down the Bills-Broncos matchup and debating whether it’s Josh Allen’s time to shine—Omar even calls him a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The guys weigh in on Texans vs. Patriots, Rams-Bears, and Seahawks-49ers, including whether San Francisco being a 7-point underdog is disrespectful. Discussion turns to Miami, comparing Mike McDaniel to Kyle Shanahan and critiquing the Dolphins’ reluctance to embrace quarterback competition. Later, Uncle Luke joins to preview the national championship, declaring it a home game for Miami, praising Carson Beck’s journey, and predicting the Hurricanes will dominate Indiana.

Hour 3 features Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball head coach Jai Lucas joining the show to discuss the team’s hot start, his recruiting philosophy, and how he balances the transfer portal with developing young talent. Lucas emphasizes effort and hard work as the foundation of his program, previews the big matchup against Clemson, and breaks down the top-to-bottom talent in the ACC while noting how football’s success positively impacts all Miami athletics. The conversation then turns to a wild pop culture moment with an Uber driver threatened by Kiefer Sutherland, sparking a debate on which fictional characters would be the scariest if they threatened you. The hour wraps with the Dolphins head coach search, exploring potential candidates, fan opinions, and Omar stressing the need for an experienced coach to avoid rookie mistakes.

Hour 4 features Joe Rose joining the show from California, where he shares his thoughts on the Miami Heat and Ja Morant trade rumors. Joe says Morant is a talented player but brings off-court baggage, and he compares Pat Riley’s leadership with how Don Shula used to keep tabs on his players’ lives outside football. The conversation then turns to the Dolphins head coach search, with Joe debating Omar on the importance of experience, the need for an alpha personality, roster concerns, and GM control, while also weighing in on John Harbaugh signing with the Giants and NFL playoff matchups. The hour wraps with lighter moments as Hollywood and Omar joke about tomorrow’s show, fashion trends, and the expensive wardrobe choices of Mike McDaniel.