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Atlanta's Own is an Atlanta Sports Podcast dedicated to discussing all things related to the Falcons, Braves and Hawks. We are starting to sprinkle a little Atlanta United in as well. The show is hosted by two Atlanta natives, Graham Waldrop and Adam Kallal, who are diehard, life long pro Atlanta…

Atlanta's Own: An Atlanta Sports Podcast


    • Feb 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 360 EPISODES


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    Braves Spring Training Begins, The Hawks Must Rebuild, Falcons Coordinators Make Their Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 39:16


    The boys get jacked for Spring Training, eviscerate the Hawks' front office and demand a rebuild and discuss the strategies being put in place by the new Falcons offensive and defensive coordinators.

    Raheem Morris Press Conference Reaction, Exclusive Bill Belichick and Desmond Ridder Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 57:33


    The boys discuss the introductory press conference of Raheem Morris as new Falcons head coach and interview "Bill Belichick" and "Desmond Ridder" at Radio Row in Las Vegas!

    Falcons Hire Zach Robinson as OC, Jimmy Lake As DC, The Fallout of Bill Belichick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 70:33


    The boys break down the new Falcons coordinator hires and welcome back intern Patriots fan Jared for an outside perspective on the dirty birds and his lamentation on not bringing in Bill Belichick as head coach, and maybe it's just what the Falcons needed.

    Falcons Hire Raheem Morris As Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 35:37


    The boys break down the stunning decision by the Falcons deciding to reunite with Raheem Morris to become the full time head coach.

    Falcons Heavily Targeting Bill Belichick, Braves Extend Alex Anthopoulos Through 2031

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 43:08


    The boys analyze Arthur Blank's endless obsession with Bill Belichick as the former Patriots stalwart has been interviewed twice by the Falcons top brass and a decision awaits amidst an overwhelming coaching search. They then turn their attention to the only stable organization in Atlanta as the Braves make the right decision in extending GM Alex Anthopoulos through 2031.

    Falcons Fire Arthur Smith, New Coach Search Begins, Braves Extend Chris Sale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 63:30


    The boys are reunited to discuss the Falcons firing Arthur Smith after the shambolic season finale against the Saints. They also talk about the merits and demerits of the rumored coaching candidates and what Chris Sale's extension means for Max Fried's future in Atlanta.

    Fire Arthur Smith, Braves Trade For Chris Sale, Dejounte Trade Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 31:14


    Graham flies solo and pleads for Arthur Blank to do the impossible and fire Arthur Smith. He then turns his attention to the Braves trading for Chris Sale and its advantages and detriments. To wrap up the show, Graham discusses how Dejounte Murray may be moved at the deadline and how it may be the first in a long line of dominoes to fall for the Hawks.

    The Atlanta Falcons: An Autopsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 41:05


    The boys are two morose motherblankers as they dissect the rotting carcass that is the Falcons franchise after losing an inexcusable game to Carolina, and blowing pretty much any chance at making the posteason barring a remarkable run.

    Falcons Survive Meadowlands, NFC South Defining Showdown VS. Bucs, Braves Trade For Jarred Kelenic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 39:58


    The boys recap the harrowing, squeaker of a victory against the Jets, look forward to an NFC South Showdown against Tampa Bay, and examine AA's latest trade as the Braves acquire former Mariner, Jarred Kelenic, to play left field this coming season.

    Falcons Slash Saints, Alex Anthopoulos In: The Bahama Bender

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 74:52


    The boys break down the mostly ugly but hell it's a Falcons win against the arch-rival Saints, and go into the depths of Alex Anthopoulos' offseason trading mayhem, including parting with Kyle Wright for a bag of peanuts.

    The Falling Falcons, Anthopoulos Mixes Up The Medicine, Hawks Hanging In

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 55:11


    The boys break down the scalding Braves hot stove with multiple trades happening this week, dissect the corpse of the Falcons and remain mildly interested in the Hawks due to them not being a total embarrassment this year.

    Falcons Flounder In Loss To Vikings, The Insanity of Arthur Smith, Braves Hot Stove Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 73:15


    The boys lament the inexplicable loss to the Vikings and question the entire Falcons organization as the team prepares to take on a one win Arizona Cardinals team. They can't possibly lose that game right? RIGHT? We also report a slew of Braves Hot Stove news and Adam plays GM in an attempt to pull of a seemingly realistic trade for Mike Trout.

    Desmond Ridder Benched, Heinicke To Start, Grady Tears ACL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 65:35


    The boys dive deep into Desmond Ridder being benched in favor of Taylor Heinicke, mourn the loss of Grady Jarrett and are pleasantly surprised by the Hawks strong play to start the season.

    Falcons Beat Bucs, Phillies Phade In NLCS, Atlanta Hawks 2023 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 64:31


    The boys rejoice in the Phillies somehow losing to Arizona in the NLCS, recap the Falcons crazy victory against Tampa Bay, preview the game against Tennessee, discuss why the Falcons should trounce Arthur Smith's former squad, and gear up for a new season of Atlanta Hawks basketball.

    2023 NLDS Postmortem, Braves' Performance Is Unacceptable, Desmond Ridder IS NOT The Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 69:32


    It's a dark time for the rebellion. The boys reunite in a sobering episode- recapping the painful 2023 NLDS loss to the Phillies, wondering what the future holds and holding the team accountable for their absolutely unacceptable performance. They also break down the alarming meltdown the Falcons had against the Commanders in an embarrassing loss, instigated by the overwhelmed Desmond Ridder and Arthur Smith.

    Phillies Pound Braves, Down 2-1 in 2023 NLDS, Falcons Tame Texans, Falcons Trade For Van Jefferson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 48:50


    Hi Liana!!!! Graham flies solo and gets dark about the Braves prospects after game 3 of the 2023 NLDS in which the Braves were crushed 10-2 by Philly and has the hottest of hot takes about Sean Murphy. Is there any hope from the most pessimistic person in Atlanta? Only Spencer Strider can answer that question. In Falcons land, the Falcons beat the Texans to improve to 3-2 and Desmond Ridder looked competent. Will it continue against Washington this week?

    2023 NLDS Preview, Doubting Desmond Ridder, NLDS White Wine Pairing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 97:23


    The boys welcome Marc Andre, Cheryl Pounder and Alexa back to show and super user Sam Crochet makes his Atlanta's Own debut to discuss how bad Desmond Ridder has been to start the season, previewing the NLDS series and which white wine you should have while watching the games this weekend, and a myriad of crazy stories about being a Falcons fan.

    Lions Lacerate Falcons, Morton and Fried To IL Right Before NLDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 59:12


    The boys recap a very frustrating loss by the Falcons to Detroit and then examine the implications of Max Fried and Charlie Morton's injuries right before the playoffs start.

    The Falcons are 2-0?!!! Falcons vs. Lions Preview, Braves Are Hungover

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 43:38


    The boys recap the Falcons' incredible 4th quarter comeback against Green Bay, preview week 3's matchup in Detroit and discuss rather or not there should be any concern after the Braves were swept in embarrassing fashion in Miami. and lost two of three to Philadelphia.

    Braves Win Sixth Straight Division Title, Falcons Win Season Opener, Matt Olson Is A Freak

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 48:31


    The Braves won the division again in decisive fashion and we break down the many talking points of what the Braves should do in the playoffs. Should Michael Harris II be moved up in the order? Should TDA and Sean Murphy stop hitting in the middle of the order considering their months long offensive struggles? We also break down how good Matt Olson has been the last three months. The Falcons are above 500 for the first time since the end of the 2017-2018 season with the closest double digit victory in NFL history. Bijan, and Tyler Allgeier ate while Desmond Ridder and the run defense was below average in the season opener. We break down the latest of the Braves and Falcons in all new Atlanta's Own.

    Braves Dominate Dodgers, Falcons 2023 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 32:28


    The boys bask in the afterglow of the beatdown of the Dodgers over the weekend and preview the upcoming 2023 Falcons season.

    Braves Vs. Dodgers Showdown, Falcons set 53 Man Roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 38:35


    The boys preview the huge Dodgers vs. Braves series and its playoff seeding implication, Ronnie's continued dominance, Charlie Morton's stout performances as of late, and look ahead to the NFL season starting next week.

    Super Rosario Returns, Falcons Show Promise, Braves Continue To Dominate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 39:18


    The boys are back after a month long hiatus to talk Super Rosario's return, question the starting rotation's durability, and break down the second Falcons preseason game.

    Lost episode from 7/22/23: Trade Deadline Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 40:23


    Adam wants bullpen help, while Graham advocates for the Braves to pick up a starter to solidify the rotation. This feels stupid writing this in the future from when this episode was made.

    Original Air Date: 7/13/23- Who The Braves Should Target At The Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 61:37


    Graham flies solo and discusses the best options for the Braves at the trade deadline.

    Original Airdate: 7/7/23: Eight Braves Make All Star Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 33:32


    The boys talk about the continued dominance of the Braves and how they have a whopping 8 players making the all star game.

    Original Airdate: 06/20/2023: Spencer Strider Hits A Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 45:46


    The boys talk about the Braves hot streak and how Spencer Strider is facing some real adversity for the first time in his brilliant career.

    Original airdate- 6/14/23: And That'll Do It! Pour Larry A Crown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 32:59


    The boys recap the classic that was in the Braves epic extra inning slugfest with the Mets.

    Braves All Star Break Breakdown, Hawks Continue Busy Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 61:37


    The boys break down where the Braves are at during the All Star break- breaking down the trade deadline, how good Sean Murphy is and fantasizing about what Ohtani to Atlanta could mean (but it will likely not happen).

    The Supremacy Of The Braves, Trade Deadline Targets, Dejounte To Sign Four Year Extension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 33:32


    Graham flies solo this week and recaps the insane run of 10 straight series won by the Braves, who the Braves should target at the trade deadline, the fallout of theJohn Collins trade and why the Hawks and Dejounte Murray are close to agreeing to a four year extension.

    Braves Rock the Rockies; Continue Hot June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 45:46


    The Boys don't mess around this week and jump straight into Braves talk with the Braves offense putting up ridiculous offensive numbers. They also discuss what was a very bad father's day for Charlie Culberson and are confused about how Marcus Mariota is currently in the same conversation as Patrick Mahomes

    And That'll Do It! Pour Larry a Crown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 32:59


    It's a quick turnaround for the boys as the wrap up the Met's series by discussing the wild 13-10 comeback victory with some Braves legends in the broadcast booth having a blast. The Braves solid June continues, but as the rotation continues to thin, slight concerns pop up.

    June Is For The Brave, The Mets Are Not Serious People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 42:09


    The boys are reinvigorated by the Braves recent hot streak and unbelievably clutch offense over the last week, and we break it all down. We also rag on the Mets for being an underperforming, overpaid embarrassment of an organization. Pete Alonso shouldn't talk shit when the only thing he's ever won is home run derbys.

    Braves Still in 1st Place After Mediocre May; National Media is Still Dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 33:24


    The boys are back to discuss the state of the Braves after 2 months as the rotation appears to be surviving the injuries but now the bullpen has taken a step in the wrong direction. The also get upset about the terrible national media ranking Desmond Ridder as the 40th best QB in the league.

    Braves Tackle Tough Schedule, Is Ozuna Back? O Michael Harris II, Where Art Thou?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 35:29


    The boys break down how tough the Braves schedule has been, dive further into the resurgence of Marcell Ozuna, lament the loss of any offensive wherewithal from Michael Harris II, rip on Olson and Riley, and also get into the Braves' starting pitching depth or lack thereof- while also keeping in mind that this team overall, despite recent struggles, is still rolling.

    The Bijan Identity, Max Fried To IL, Braves Keep It Rolling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 59:06


    The boys return after a hiatus to recap the Falcons' 2023 NFL Draft, discuss what losing Max Fried for a couple of months means to the Braves rotation, and how it seems regardless of injury, these Braves are unflappable.

    Hawks Stave Off Elimination, Strider Flirts With Perfection, Falcons Prepare For Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 41:23


    The boys dive into the Hawks up and down series for the Celtics. Full disclaimer, this was recorded before game 5 so Graham is hilariously wrong in predicting the outcome of this one. They also talk Spencer Strider's near perfect game and the outlook for the Braves after being swept by Houston. In Falcons land, Terry and friends prepare for the NFL draft and don't give us one damn hint about where they're going in the 2023 NFL Draft.

    Braves Continue To Win Despite Barrage Of Injuries; Hawks Look Great In Play-in Game Against Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 59:16


    Enjoy the first episode with no ads in 2 years as the boys actually did some prep with their 3 up 3 down segment about the early season Braves. The Hawks look great in their win against Miami to setup a classic battle with the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.

    04/07/2023- Braves Start 2023 With A Bang!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 35:48


    The boys revel in the glory of a 6-1 start to the season, but not all is perfect in Braves Country as pitching injuries and Marcell Ozuna still exist. However, no one's perfect and the Braves don't need to be to kick ass.

    03/29/2023- Atlanta Braves 2023 Season Preview, Falcons Sign Calais Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 54:16


    The boys dissect the Braves roster from top to bottom and give their predictions on the 2023 season. They also talk about how important the signing of Defensive Lineman Calais Campbell is not only in terms of his production on the field, but his leadership in the locker room.

    03/24/2023 Braves Make Surprising Decision In Spring Training Shortstop Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 44:25


    The boys are thrilled to be at the end of Spring Training and featuring Braves talk as the main segment as they debate the team's reasoning behind making Orlando Arcia the starting shortstop entering the 2023 season. The Hawks have finally lost the immense honor of having their own segment on the show, and are now discussed alongside the XFL, LIV Golf, World Baseball Classic and Atlanta United.

    03/15/23- Falcons Free Agency Frenzy Feels Fantastic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 47:24


    The boys are confused by having a team making not only the headlines with the plethora of free agent moves, but also making wise moves that even the egotistical Graham agrees with. They break down all of the early Falcons moves (Kaleb McGary re-signed hours after the recording) and predict what this means for the team going into the draft. Spring Training plugs along as a surprise contender for the starting shortstop emerges to battle Vaughn Grissom.

    03/08/23- Falcons Out Of Lamar Jackson Sweepstakes, Calvin Ridley Speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 56:58


    The boys dive deep into the Lamar Jackson saga and are pleased that for now, it appears that the Falcons will not pursue Lamar Jackson. They also break down what Kaleb McGary not being franchise tagged means and are humbled by Calvin Ridley's moving story he penned in the player's tribune. Braves Spring Training hums along and guess what? Marcell Ozuna is doing exactly what he has been doing the last two years to no one's surprise. The Hawks are at least competing under Quin Snyder, but we'll probably have to wait for next year to see any major results.

    03/01/23- Quin Snyder is the New Atlanta Hawks Coach; Early Spring Training Observations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 54:39


    The boys break down the quick hire the Hawks made that at first glance is the best thing to happen to the franchise since the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals run. Braves talk focuses on Sean Murphy and the cannon of an arm that he is bringing to the team.

    02/23/23- Hawks Fire Nate McMillan, Soroka Injures Hammie, Ian Anderson Impresses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 48:53


    The boys delve deep into the firing of Nate McMillan, Trae Young's accountability or lack thereof, Soroka being snake bitten when it comes to injury and Ian Anderson developing what looks to be a devastating slider in the nascent days of Spring Training.

    02/16/23- The Five Greatest Words In the English Language: Pitchers and Catchers Have Reported

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 56:55


    The boys are back and feeling refreshed as they dive head first into baseball talk breaking down the new rules that MLB will be implementing this year along with discussing the biggest stories to look for in spring training with the Braves. The Hawks continue to Hawk as they limp into the all star break under .500.

    01/31/23- Falcons Hire Ryan Nielsen To Be Defensive Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 25:30


    The boys go over why Ryan Nielsen makes all the sense in the world to be the Falcons new defensive coordinator despite the fact that he hails from the rival Saints.

    01/27/23- Who Loves January Atlanta Sports News???? These guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 28:17


    The boys come back together to discuss all the hot topic issues currently happening in Atlanta Professional Sports such as Chip Caray no longer being with the Braves and the Hawks continuing to disappoint.

    01/20/2023- Unpacking The Hawks Front Office, Will The Braves Extend Max Fried?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 31:54


    The boys delve deeper into the madness that is the Hawks front office and on court play (though hey look, there's a 4 game winning streak as of writing this description) and ponder the future of one Max Fried.

    01/11/2023- Falcons Wrap Up 2022 Season and The Hawks Officially Are Concerning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 48:04


    The boys start off 2023 with a depressing discussion of the state of the Atlanta Hawks on court product along with the the turmoil in the front office. On a brighter note, we recap Desmond Ridder's final performance of the 2022 season and look forward to an exciting offseason.

    12/30/2022- Falcons Ripped by Ravens, Braves Extend Sean Murphy, Jeff's Christmas Nuggets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 63:02


    The boys welcome Jeff and Alexa to round out 2022 with a painful recap of the Falcons weekly loss, looking ahead to the offseason, discuss the Sean Murphy extension, and have some fun with Jeff's historic Atlanta Sports Christmas Nuggets.

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