The Joe Rose Show

On today’s show, the crew covers a full slate of South Florida sports, starting with the Miami Hurricanes basketball team tying the program record with 24 wins after their road victory over SMU, with head coach Jai Lucas reflecting on his team’s growth and resilience. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins, as the guys break down roster needs, critical draft picks, salary cap limitations, and potential trade scenarios, with insights from Kim Bokamper and NFL draft analyst Tony Pauline on Canes prospects and how the Dolphins should approach the draft. They also react to Aaron Rodgers’ recent media appearance, joking about his desire for privacy and continuing their playful skepticism about his wife. Off the field, Joe and Bo reminisce about college life in 1970s California, including Bay Area culture, protests at Cal Berkeley, and unique football experiences, while tying it back to Dolphins lore with the story of Ricky Williams leaving midseason

The show opens with Canes basketball beating SMU to secure their 24th win of the season, tying the most wins in program history with one game still to play. The guys discuss the impressive run and whether head coach Jai Lucas deserves consideration for Coach of the Year. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins and the importance of the upcoming NFL Draft, where Miami holds five picks in the first three rounds despite tight salary cap limitations that could restrict their activity in free agency. Joe and Hollywood also examine rumors that the Dolphins could trade back in the draft, reflect on past trade-down moves, and explain why adding a pass rusher should be a top priority. The hour wraps with reaction to Aaron Rodgers’s latest comments.

Hour 2 starts with a look at the Miami Dolphins and uncertainty surrounding last year’s draft class despite several young players getting valuable playing time. The crew also discusses how mental health has become a much bigger topic in modern sports, especially in the social media era. Kim Bokamper joins the show to break down Miami’s roster needs and why hitting on draft picks — particularly at pass rusher — is critical, while also discussing the possibility of the team trading back. Later, NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline weighs in on Miami Hurricanes football prospects like Rueben Bain, Francis Mauigoa, Akheem Mesidor, and Carson Beck, while sharing his thoughts on how the Dolphins should approach the upcoming NFL Draft.

Hour 3 kicks off with Jai Lucas joining the show after returning from the Miami Hurricanes’ road victory over SMU in Dallas, tying the program record for wins with one game remaining. He breaks down how his team battled all season, their growth in confidence, and finishing third in the ACC as they gear up for the postseason. The conversation then shifts to lighter topics with Joe and Bo joking about wedding travel and late-night after-parties, before turning back to football to discuss Raheem Mostert calling out Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel for being too much of a players’ coach. Kim Bokamper adds his take on leadership, while the guys reflect on Tua Tagovailoa’s “show me the money” celebration and how it impacted his play. The hour closes with Bokamper reacting to Aaron Rodgers’ recent comments, as Joe and Bo poke fun at his desire for privacy and continue their tongue-in-cheek speculation about Rodgers’ wife.

Hour 4 includes Dolphins talk and the outlook for their offseason. Plus,Joe and Bo reminisce about college life in 1970s California, exploring marijuana culture, the Bay Area hippie scene, and the protests they witnessed at Cal Berkeley while playing football. The conversation then moves into Dolphins territory, as Kim Bokamper shares the story of tracking down Ricky Williams after he left the team midseason. The crew also weighs in on the NFL quarterback market, discussing Tua Tagovailoa’s future and advising him to put in the work this summer to earn a starting job