The Joe Rose Show

Tuesday’s show starts with the World Baseball Classic as Venezuela rallies past Italy to set up a championship showdown with the United States. Joe and Hollywood debate why the Miami Marlins can’t draw similar crowds despite baseball’s popularity in the region and touch on the Miami Open, highlighting some of the lesser-known players making an impact early in the tournament. The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins, with discussions on tougher practices, offseason roster moves, and which former players might shine with new teams. Later, Kyle Crabbs breaks down the Dolphins’ new additions and positional battles, while Dan Radakovich joins following his Athletic Director of the Year award to discuss Hurricanes football and basketball successes and the evolving college sports landscape. The show wraps with Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough sharing insights on how WBC experience benefits his roster, praising young talent, and previewing Opening Day along with the new challenge rule for balls and strikes.

Hour 1 kicks off with the excitement of the World Baseball Classic as Venezuela rallies past Italy to set up a championship showdown with the United States, bringing a postseason-like atmosphere that has South Florida buzzing. The guys debate why that same energy hasn’t translated to consistent crowds for the Miami Marlins, even with clear evidence that baseball can thrive in the market. They also touch on the Miami Open, where lesser-known players are getting opportunities early in the tournament. Joe sounds off on the Miami Dolphins, arguing the team needs tougher, more physical practices this season after what he calls their softest camp under Mike McDaniel. The hour also includes Opening Day memories, pressure on Team USA heading into the WBC final, a Tyreek Hill injury update, and a debate over which former Dolphins could shine—or struggle—with their new teams.

Hour 2 focuses on the Miami Heat and their upcoming schedule, including matchups with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers, as the guys debate whether LeBron James will play on the second night of a back-to-back and discuss his evolving role alongside Luka Dončić. The conversation expands into a broader NBA discussion, including Scottie Pippen as one of the greatest No. 2 options ever, before shifting into the classic GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Hollywood’s Headlines wraps the hour with a mix of wild stories, from Rutgers football big spending on fireworks to bizarre Florida headlines and a pronunciation correction from Travis Etienne.

Hour 3 dives into Miami sports with Kyle Crabbs breaking down the Dolphins’ offseason, including the additions of Darrell Baker and Josh Uche, new wide receivers Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, and the offensive line competition, while offering his overall outlook on the team and which former Dolphins could thrive with their new clubs. Dan Radakovich also joins following his award as Athletic Director of the Year to discuss the Hurricanes’ success, praising Coach Jai Lucas for turning the basketball program around and reflecting on the football team’s national championship run. He weighs in on the evolving landscape of college sports, including NIL, the transfer portal, and program politics, and previews what fans can expect as Spring Football kicks off next week.

Hour 4 features a look ahead to tonight’s World Baseball Classic championship game, with the United States set to face Venezuela in a thrilling final at LoanDepot Park in Miami. With Miami Marlins Opening Day just around the corner and spring training underway, Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough joins to discuss how World Baseball Classic experience could benefit his players, praise young talents like Otto Lopez and Owen Caissie, and explain tough roster decisions including sending Joe Mack to the minors and preparing Kyle Stowers for Opening Day. He also weighs in on the new rule allowing challenges on balls and strikes. The guys close the hour with more Miami Dolphins offseason talk, breaking down roster outlook and the newest free‑agent additions as the team continues shaping its roster for the upcoming season.

Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough joins to discuss the impact of some of his players competing in the World Baseball Classic and how that experience can carry over to the MLB season. He praises underappreciated Otto Lopez and highlights young talent Owen Caissie, acquired from the Cubs, while also explaining the tough decision to send Joe Mack to the minors despite his high potential. McCullough talks about the challenges of trimming the roster to 26 players, shares his expectations for Kyle Stowers being ready for Opening Day, and weighs in on the new rule allowing players to challenge balls and strikes.

Dan Radakovich joins the show following his award as Athletic Director of the Year to break down the Miami Hurricanes’ success across multiple sports. He reflects on the football team’s run to the national championship and previews the basketball team’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup, praising Coach Jai Lucas for turning the program around. Radakovich also shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of college sports, including NIL, the transfer portal, and the politics influencing programs. Finally, he looks ahead to Spring Football starting next week and what fans can expect from the upcoming season

Kyle Crabbs joins to break down the Miami Dolphins’ recent offseason moves, sharing his thoughts on the additions of Darrell Baker and Josh Uche. He weighs in on the wide receiver room with Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert, discussing the roles each could play, and dives into the offensive line additions, highlighting who could compete for starting spots and at which positions. Crabbs also gives his overall outlook for the Dolphins’ offseason strategy and shares his predictions for which former Dolphins might have standout seasons with their new teams.

The guys open with the World Baseball Classic as Venezuela rallies past Italy to set up a championship showdown with the United States, highlighting the passion and energy players bring when representing their countries. That leads into a bigger question: if baseball can generate this kind of buzz in South Florida, why can’t the Miami Marlins draw consistent crowds? Plus, Joe sounds off on the Miami Dolphins, arguing the team needs tougher, more physical practices this season and calling last year’s approach under Mike McDaniel the softest he’s seen, despite the influence of modern sports science

The guys discuss the pressure heading into the World Baseball Classic championship, with the United States national baseball team facing a surging Venezuela national baseball team squad that’s playing with nothing to lose. They also note several Miami Marlins players returning from the WBC and rejoining the team in spring training. Joe reacts to comments from Drew Rosenhaus that Tyreek Hill is expected to be ready for the start of the season, acknowledging his rare athleticism but questioning how easy the comeback will be after a significant knee injury. The conversation wraps with Joe and Hollywood debating which former Dolphins players could thrive—or struggle—with their new teams this season.

The guys take a look ahead at the Miami Heat upcoming schedule, including matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, while highlighting the impact of rising star Victor Wembanyama and how dangerous San Antonio can be. The conversation then shifts to the classic GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, with the guys acknowledging how difficult it is to compare legends from different eras. They break down LeBron’s unmatched longevity versus Jordan’s championship success, while also drawing comparisons to similar debates across other sports

Hollywood’s Headlines starts with Rutgers football reportedly spending nearly $200K on fireworks this season, Travis Etienne clears up how to properly pronounce his name after years of confusion, while an Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball star guard lands in legal trouble that could impact the NCAA Tournament. The segment also dives into some bizarre Florida headlines, including a Real Housewives couple getting arrested in Boca Raton for allegedly stealing thousands in Publix groceries.

Monday’s show includes a full slate of sports coverage, starting with a breakdown of the thrilling World Baseball Classic semifinal, where the United States edged out the Dominican Republic in a game full of incredible plays and a controversial late strike-three call. The guys also dive into March Madness, reviewing the bracket and discussing Florida teams, including insights from Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas ahead of their first-round matchup against Missouri. Local sports get some attention with the Chick-fil-A nuggets promotion confusion following the Heat-Magic game. Joe and Hollywood also cover the NBA’s potential expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, preview the Heat vs. Lakers game with questions about LeBron James’ availability, recap Cameron Young’s clutch Players Championship win, and promote Marlins Opening Day. Omar Kelly joins to weigh in on the Miami Dolphins offseason moves, including low-cost signings and roster building strategies.

Hour 1 begins with Joe and Hollywood breaking down the thrilling World Baseball Classic semifinal where the United States defeated the Dominican Republic in a game Joe says had a true World Series–type atmosphere. The guys recap the incredible plays throughout the game and debate the controversial strike three call late in the matchup, with Joe arguing the call wasn’t the reason the United States advanced since the Dominican Republic had chances to win earlier. They also shift to college hoops as the bracket is set for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament and discuss several Florida schools making the field. The hour also includes some Miami Open talk and a look at the Miami Heat struggling against the Orlando Magic this season.

Hour 2 begins with Joe and Hollywood continuing their reaction to the thrilling World Baseball Classic semifinal where the United States edged the Dominican Republic and advanced to the championship game. The guys debate the controversial called strike three that ended the game, with Joe pushing back on the outrage and arguing the Dominican Republic had plenty of chances earlier to win the game. They also discuss the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament bracket being set, and react to Novak Djokovic missing the Miami Open while Hollywood jokes about Jimmy Butler possibly showing up as a “tennis groupie.” Omar Kelly then joins the show to break down the Miami Dolphins offseason approach, discussing their low-cost signings, offensive line additions, and the possibility of bringing back players like Rasul Douglas and Jack Jones. The hour wraps with Hollywood’s Headlines featuring the Academy Awards and a rare Aaron Judge baseball card selling for $5.2 million.

Hour 3 dives into March Madness and local sports, starting with Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas breaking down the NCAA Tournament bracket and previewing Miami’s first-round matchup against Missouri. Lucas reflects on the Hurricanes’ strong 25–8 season, their ACC Tournament loss to Virginia, and Duke’s injury-filled ACC title run. The crew also revisits the Chick-fil-A nuggets promotion confusion after the Orlando Magic missed two fourth-quarter free throws against the Miami Heat, triggering an 8-count reward that followed Friday’s double-nugget debate. They circle back to the dramatic World Baseball Classic semifinal between the United States and the Dominican Republic, including the controversial strike-three call, with Jamie arguing for automated umpires to avoid future disputes. The hour blends March Madness insights, local sports highlights, and quirky sports controversies all in one lively discussion.

Hour 4 features Joe and Hollywood discussing the NBA’s potential expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the leading candidates for two new teams. They preview the Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup, debating whether LeBron James will play on the second night of a back-to-back. The conversation also recaps Cameron Young’s clutch victory at the Players Championship. Plus, the guys promote Marlins Opening Day and dive into the World Baseball Classic, comparing the intensity of the WBC to a Game 7 of the World Series and highlighting Shohei Ohtani as one of baseball’s most likable stars. Omar Kelly joins to talk Dolphins offseason.

Jai Lucas joins the show to break down the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket and preview the Miami Hurricanes opening-round matchup. Miami enters the tournament as a No. 7 seed with a strong 25–8 record and will face No. 10 Missouri in the Round of 64. Lucas reflects on the Hurricanes’ loss to Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Tournament and discusses Duke Blue Devils winning the ACC title while dealing with injuries heading into March Madness. He also notes that the first-round game in St. Louis could feel like a road game with Missouri playing close to home, but says his team has been strong away from home all season and has embraced the feeling of being disrespected as motivation.

Omar Kelly joins the show to break down the Miami Dolphins offseason and the team’s approach of signing several low-cost free agents who will have opportunities to play significant snaps and make a name for themselves. Omar reacts to Miami adding another offensive lineman and discusses the overall outlook for the Dolphins’ offensive line heading into the season. He also weighs in on the possibility of bringing back players like Rasul Douglas and Jack Jones as the roster continues to take shape. The conversation also takes a humorous turn with stories about old-school football culture, including how players used to smoke cigarettes during halftime.

The guys revisit the ongoing Chick-fil-A nuggets promotion confusion after the Orlando Magic missed two fourth-quarter free throws against the Miami Heat on Saturday, triggering the free 8-count nuggets reward for fans. This comes after Friday’s debate where fans expected double nuggets from separate promotions but only saw one reward appear in the app. The conversation circles back to the dramatic World Baseball Classic semifinal between the United States national baseball team and the Dominican Republic national baseball team, including the controversial strike three call that ended the game. Jamie argues the controversy is another reason baseball should move toward robot umpires to call balls and strikes, while the crew continues their deep dive into the nugget promotion mix-up.