Grind Hours Podcast

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies to discuss the New York Jets season ending after four plays, Aaron Rodgers potentially ending his career, another chapter in the Zach Wilson Era, and who could be the new Jets backup QB. Then, they discuss an embarrassing start to the Giants season, if Daniel Jones is the guy, & who to put the blame on for Big Blue (28:58). Finally, the two give their overreactions to Week 1, an unexpected return of a former saga (45:25), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by his former classmate and co-host of the "Four Horseman of Fantasy" Podcast, Jac Hopkins, to give their locks for the first week of the 2023 NFL season with a new wrinkle.

This is part two of Joe's conversation with Aaron Calafato as this time they discuss the creative differences between his different projects, how he tuned his creative voice, and the idea of Podcast Albums. Then, they discuss Aaron's new project "Breaking It Down" and how it's a different creative muscle, how the project came to be, the difference between short-form and long-form podcasting (33:55), & SO much more!

In part one of Joe's conversation with Aaron Calafato, they discuss the likelihood of the Cleveland Guardians winning the AL Central, the potential for a bad Browns season, Deshaun Watson being mentally done, and Nick Chubb being an old school running back (11:41). They switch to the NBA and talk about what lies ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, Donovan Mitchell taking the next step, & the situation surrounding the Philadelphia 76'ers this summer (24:01). Finally, Aaron has some rapid fire questions prepared for Joe as the play a quick game of "Underrated, Properly Rated, or Overrated" (40:03), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast discussing his displeasure with the 2023 Yankee season for the final time this year, why he's frustrated, the reasons for why the season has been such a colossal failure, & what he would do next if he was Hal Steinbrenner. Then, Joe turns to the New York Jets and his concerns about Aaron Rodgers starting the final preseason game, an important game for Mekhi Becton, & a competition to keep your eye for the Jets as the preseason comes to an end (32:49), & SO much more!

Joe is joined by Nick Paradies of "The Children's Programming" Podcast and the lead of "The Bad Ideas" to discuss Jim Harbaugh's four game suspension, Michigan's chance to win a National Championship, & their impact players for 2023 (15:18). Then, they discuss the end of the PAC 10, and what Stanford and Cal could end up (36:37). Finally, they talk about what is next for college sports now that Pandora's Box is opened (47:48) & SO much more!

Joe is solo for this episode as he begins discussing the brawl between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians. Then, switches his focus to yet another Yankee loss, shutting Aaron Judge down for the season, and the immediate future of the New York Yankees (5:05). After, he goes over the top teams in Run Differential in baseball right now and who he believes is a contender or pretender (20:42). Finally, he gives his Top 10 Most Watch At-Bats (34:00), & SO much more!

Joe starts the podcast discussing the Yankees lack of moves at the trade deadline, questions why Aaron Judge was brought back early, and wonders what the next step is for his beloved Bronx Bombers. Then, takes the train to Queens to discuss the Mets Fire Sale, resetting their championship window, & what Steve Cohen's message to his team could be following the deadline (21:47). Finally, Joe gives the five teams he believes had the most intriguing deadline's to try to win the World Series (36:34), & much more!

Joe starts the podcast discussing how the Mets have already started the fire sale in Queens, what the trade of David Robertson means for the next five days for the Mets? And how will this trade deadline set up a big offseason for Steve Cohen and company? Then, he switches to the Yankees and wonders how a weekend in Baltimore will change the Bombers 2023 fortune (18:09).

Joe is joined by the Co-Host of the "Children's Programming" Podcast and the Lead Man of "The Bad Ideas" to discuss Saquon Barkley's new contract, what this does for the Running Back position, and the possibly labor strike in 2030. Then, they discuss the ceiling for the Giants, whether Barkley will stay with the Giants long-term, Barbenheimer (21:25), & SO much more!