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The Morning Shift's full show on Friday, June 20th 2025.

HR1 - Braves sweeping Mets result of Atlanta finally clicking on all cylinders In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the New York Mets 7-1 last night, and sweeping their three game series against the Mets. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain how the Braves swept the Mets thanks to big hits in big moments and great pitching from their starters and the bullpen. Then, The Morning Shift crew takes their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and continues to rank the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots 10 through 6. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew recap and react to the Indiana Pacers forcing a game seven in the NBA Finals after a dominant 108-91 game six victory. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how T. J. McConnell's spark off the bench is a big reason why the Pacers won game six.The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the Buss family selling the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for a $10 billion-dollar valuation, and the Houston Rockets and Head Coach Ime Udoka agreeing to a long-term contract extension. Finally, Mark, Beau, and Ali close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Falcons' offense has & will continue to run through Bijan Robinson In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac take their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and finish ranking the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots five through one. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the New York Mets 7-1 last night, and sweeping their three game series against the Mets. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how Matt Olson was great in this series against the Mets, talk about how the heart of the Braves' batting order must continue to take pressure off the rest of the lineup, and how continued good outings from Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, and Spencer Schwellenbach will take pressure off Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder, and the rest of the team. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Indiana Pacers forcing a game seven in the NBA Finals after a dominant 108-91 game six victory. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin were big difference makers for the Pacers in game six. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!

HR3 - Middle of Braves' order must continue to provide big hits that lead to big innings In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with the driver of the number 12 car and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Ryan discuss what he expects to be different about the EchoPark Speedway track on Saturday night on June 28th when NASCAR is here for the Quaker State 400 than how it was when NASCAR was here in Atlanta back in February, what Ryan thinks the benefit of riding in and staying in the front of the pack is during races at super speedways, if Ryan thinks there was less competition in the 90s then there is now, if Ryan goes to his dad, who was also a NASCAR driver, for advice, what Ryan's favorite Star Wars movie is, what Ryan's favorite character from Trailer Park Boys is, who the one guy is that Ryan doesn't want behind him on the track, what Ryan's favorite old school NASCAR gear to wear is, and if Ryan likes the Echo Chamber nickname for EchoPark Speedway. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues the final hour by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss how big this series win and sweep of the Mets was for the Braves, if Grant thinks Spencer Strider has found the blueprint to success, how good Grant feels about Matt Olson and the Braves' offense after this Mets series, the Braves not being able to afford a let down in their upcoming series against the Miami Marlins, the Braves starting Didier Fuentes tonight to see what he's got, Didier Fuentes getting the start tonight to also help reset the rotation again for upcoming four game series against the Mets, and the Braves still having a nice farm system. Mike, Ali, Beau also go over their top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons players for this season one last time, and explain why Michael Penix Jr. is undoubtedly the Falcons' most important player this season. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

The Morning Shift's full interview with NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Driver of the #12 car Ryan Blaney.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac go over their top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons players for this season one last time, and explain why Michael Penix Jr. is undoubtedly the Falcons' most important player this season.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss how big this series win and sweep of the Mets was for the Braves, if Grant thinks Spencer Strider has found the blueprint to success, how good Grant feels about Matt Olson and the Braves' offense after this Mets series, the Braves not being able to afford a let down in their upcoming series against the Miami Marlins, the Braves starting Didier Fuentes tonight to see what he's got, Didier Fuentes getting the start tonight to also help reset the rotation again for upcoming four game series against the Mets, and the Braves still having a nice farm system.

Ali, Mike, and Beau spend some time with the driver of the number 12 car and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Ryan discuss what he expects to be different about the EchoPark Speedway track on Saturday night on June 28th when NASCAR is here for the Quaker State 400 than how it was when NASCAR was here in Atlanta back in February, what Ryan thinks the benefit of riding in and staying in the front of the pack is during races at super speedways, if Ryan thinks there was less competition in the 90s then there is now, if Ryan goes to his dad, who was also a NASCAR driver, for advice, what Ryan's favorite Star Wars movie is, what Ryan's favorite character from Trailer Park Boys is, who the one guy is that Ryan doesn't want behind him on the track, what Ryan's favorite old school NASCAR gear to wear is, and if Ryan likes the Echo Chamber nickname for EchoPark Speedway.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Indiana Pacers forcing a game seven in the NBA Finals after a dominant 108-91 game six victory. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin were big difference makers for the Pacers in game six.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the New York Mets 7-1 last night, and sweeping their three game series against the Mets. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how Matt Olson was great in this series against the Mets, talk about how the heart of the Braves' batting order must continue to take pressure off the rest of the lineup, and how continued consistent good outings from Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, and Spencer Schwellenbach will take pressure off Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder, and the rest of the team.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac take their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and finish ranking the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots five through one.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Mike, Beau, and Ali recap and react to the Indiana Pacers forcing a game seven in the NBA Finals after a dominant 108-91 game six victory. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how T. J. McConnell's spark off the bench is a big reason why the Pacers won game six.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac take their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and continue to rank the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots 10 through 6.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the New York Mets 7-1 last night, and sweeping their three game series against the Mets. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain how the Braves swept the Mets thanks to big hits in big moments and great pitching from their starters and the bullpen.

The Morning Shift's full show on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.

HR1 - Braves made big plays in big moments last night & finally had luck on their side In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves coming back from a 4-1 deficit yesterday to beat the New York Mets 5-4 in 10 innings last night in game one of their three game series. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why Spencer Schwellenbach going seven innings last night and shortening the bullpen was key to the Braves' win. Then, The Morning Shift crew has to debate about some players that they each think belong on the top 20 most important Falcons players list, and then come together to finalize their top 20 most important Falcons players list, so they all have the same 20 players. Mike, Beau, and Ali talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew reacts to the Atlanta Falcons signing running back Jashaun Corbin, and releasing running back Jase McClellan in a corresponding move. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why this signing shows that the Falcons are planning for life after Tyler Allgeier.The Morning Shift crew continues this edition of The Front Page by reacting to Atlanta Braves Manager Snitker becoming one of the National League's honorary coaches for this year's NL All-Star game coaching staff, and reacting to former Braves player and Manager Joe Torre being named an honorary coach for this year's American League All-Star game coaching staff. To close out this edition of The Front Page Mike, Beau, and Ali react to this year's Home-Run derby jerseys being unveiled and give their thoughts on them. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Matthew Bergeron big part of Drew Dalman & Ryan Neuzil's success at center In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac take their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and begin to rank the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots 20 through 16. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue recap and react to the Atlanta Braves coming back from a 4-1 deficit yesterday to beat the New York Mets 5-4 in 10 innings last night in game one of their three game series. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how that game last night had 3 plays that decided the game. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to Olympic 100-meter champion Noah Lyles canceling his much-anticipated race with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill due to "personal reasons." The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think Lyles likely canceled his race with Tyreek Hill because racing him wouldn't benefit him at all. Finally, to close out hour two Ali gets Mike and Beau to debate it out in a special start, bench, practice squad NFL Quarterback edition of Which One Wednesday where Ali Mac gives Mike and Beau three NFL quarterbacks and Mike and Beau have to pick which one they'll start, which one they'll bench, and which one they would put on their practice squad.

HR3 - Falcons probably playoff bound if James Pearce Jr. gets 8 sacks this season In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about who they would start, bench, and put on the practice squad between Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Aaron Rodgers, discuss how often they shower and wash their calves, and let listeners give their take on those topics as well in The Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also let callers give their take on who they think are the most important Falcons players for this season, or who the most important Falcons player is this season in the Wake Up Call as well. Then, The Morning Shift crew takes their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and continues to rank the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots 15 through 11. Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out this Wednesday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with the driver of the number 12 car and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Ryan discuss how his trip to Mexico went, how the NASCAR Cup at Mexico City race went for the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, Ryan wanting to design a NASCAR track that's a road coarse with 20 degree style Texas Style banking, what it was like for Ryan battling Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway for his first ever Cup Series win, how Ryan comes up with a different playlist before each race, and what Ryan expects to be different about the EchoPark Speedway track on Saturday night on June 28th when NASCAR is here for the Quaker State 400 than how it was when NASCAR was here in Atlanta back in February.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with the driver of the number 12 car and 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Ryan discuss how his trip to Mexico went, how the NASCAR Cup at Mexico City race went for the NASCAR Cup Series race in Mexico City, Ryan wanting to design a NASCAR track that's a road coarse with 20 degree style Texas Style banking, what it was like for Ryan battling Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway for his first ever Cup Series win, how Ryan comes up with a different playlist before each race, and what Ryan expects to be different about the EchoPark Speedway track on Saturday night on June 28th when NASCAR is here for the Quaker State 400 than how it was when NASCAR was here in Atlanta back in February.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac take their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and continue to rank the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots 15 through 11.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about who they would start, bench, and put on the practice squad between Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Aaron Rodgers, discuss how often they shower and wash their calves, and let listeners give their take on those topics as well in The Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also let callers give their take on who they think are the most important Falcons players for this season, or who the most important Falcons player is this season in the Wake Up Call as well.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Olympic 100-meter champion Noah Lyles canceling his much-anticipated race with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill due to "personal reasons." Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Lyles likely canceled his race with Tyreek Hill because racing him wouldn't benefit him at all.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue recap and react to the Atlanta Braves coming back from a 4-1 deficit yesterday to beat the New York Mets 5-4 in 10 innings last night in game one of their three game series. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how that game last night had 3 plays that decided the game.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac take their finalized top 20 Falcons most important players list and begin to rank the players. In this segment they pick which players belong in spots 20 through 16.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons signing running back Jashaun Corbin, and releasing running back Jase McClellan in a corresponding move. The Morning Shift crew also explains why this signing shows that the Falcons are planning for life after Tyler Allgeier.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac have to debate about some players that they each think belong on the top 20 most important Falcons players list, and then come together to finalize their top 20 most important Falcons players list, so they all have the same 20 players.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves coming back from a 4-1 deficit yesterday to beat the New York Mets 5-4 in 10 innings last night in game one of their three game series. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why Spencer Schwellenbach going seven innings last night and shortening the bullpen was key to the Braves' win.

The Morning Shift's Full Show on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025.

HR1 - Besides Michael Penix Jr., Falcons' trench players are most important to team In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac preview the Atlanta Braves' three game home series versus the New York Mets that starts tonight. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the importance of these four series the Braves have coming up against the NL East to close out the month of June, talk about the changes the Braves have made to the pitching rotation, discuss if these changes are strategic to make sure Chris Sale gets to pitch in both series against the Mets, or if they are maybe hiding an injury that Sale is nursing like they did at the end of last season. Then, The Morning Shift crew begins to form their list of who the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are this season, and discuss if any of the Falcons' offensive lineman, defensive lineman, or cornerbacks make the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page, The Morning Shift crew reacts to Arkansas Razorback pitcher Gage Wood pitching a no-hitter in Arkansas' College Baseball World Series game against Murray State. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs talk about Wood's performance and explain why it was so special. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Hobbs had to say as well, and explains why Wood is the epitome of putting the team before yourself. Mike, Beau, and Ali continue The Front Page by recapping and reacting to the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 last night in Game five of the NBA Finals. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Thunder shooting guard Jalen Williams talk about his 40 point performance, and react to what he had to say as well. Mike, Beau, and Ali close out this edition of The Front Page by reacting to Shohei Ohtani making his return to the pitching mound for the first time since August 23rd 2023. Finally, to close out hour one The Morning Shift crew dives into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Braves must be within legit striking distance of Wild Card before All-Star break In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to form their list of who the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are this season, and discuss if any of the Falcons' tight ends, quarterbacks, running backs or wide receivers make the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Charlie Woerner is more important to the Falcons' success than Kyle Pitts. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to preview the Atlanta Braves' three game home series versus the New York Mets that starts tonight. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the importance of these four series the Braves have coming up against the NL East to close out the month of June, explain why the Braves need to be focused on getting a wild card spot and not trying to win the NL East, and talk about the strategic changes the Braves have made to the pitching rotation. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why the Braves must be within four games of the final Wild Card spot before the All-Star break. The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 last night in Game five of the NBA Finals. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali talk about how Ali fell victim to a targeted ad. Finally, to close out hour two Dylan gives his top five major fast food chain desserts, and The Morning Shift crew reacts to it.

HR3 - Falcons' safety spot next to Jessie Bates III will be major training camp battle In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to form their list of who the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are this season, and discuss if any special teams players make the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain Falcons' kicker Younghoe Koo must return to form if the Falcons want to make a deep playoff run. Then, The Morning Shift crew makes the final additions to their list of who they think the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are, and discusses if any safeties or linebackers make the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also dive into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid! Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out this Tuesday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with the play-by-play voice of the Atlanta Braves, Brandon Gaudin! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Brandon discuss what has surprised Brandon the most about this 2025 Braves team, if the pitching rotation changes the Braves have recently made are strategic, the Braves just needing to win series if they want a chance to make the playoffs, if Brandon thinks Spencer Strider is 100% back now, who Brandon thinks the leader or leaders are in the Braves' clubhouse, and they also talk about Wiley Ballard making his regular season Play-by-Play debut last week, and if he had any feedback for him.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with the play-by-play voice of the Atlanta Braves, Brandon Gaudin! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Brandon discuss what has surprised Brandon the most about this 2025 Braves team, if the pitching rotation changes the Braves have recently made are strategic, the Braves just needing to win series if they want a chance to make the playoffs, if Brandon thinks Spencer Strider is 100% back now, who Brandon thinks the leader or leaders are in the Braves' clubhouse, and they also talk about Wiley Ballard making his regular season Play-by-Play debut last week, and if he had any feedback for him.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac make the final additions to their list of who they think the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are, and discuss if any safeties or linebackers make the list.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to form their list of who the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are this season, and discuss if any special teams players make the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain Falcons' kicker Younghoe Koo must return to form if the Falcons want to make a deep playoff run.

Producer Dylan Mathews gives his top five major fast food chain desserts, and The Morning Shift crew reacts to it.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to preview the Atlanta Braves' three game home series versus the New York Mets that starts tonight. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the importance of these four series the Braves have coming up against the NL East to close out the month of June, explain why the Braves need to be focused on getting a wild card spot and not trying to win the NL East, and talk about the strategic changes the Braves have made to the pitching rotation. The Morning Shift crew also explains why the Braves must be within four games of final Wild Card spot before the All-Star break.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to form their list of who the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are this season, and discuss if any of the Falcons' tight ends, quarterbacks, running backs or wide receivers make the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Charlie Woerner is more important to the Falcons' success than Kyle Pitts.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Arkansas Razorback pitcher Gage Wood pitching a no-hitter in Arkansas' College Baseball World Series game against Murray State. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs talk about Wood's performance and explain why it was so special. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Hobbs had to say as well, and explain why Wood is the epitome of putting the team before yourself.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac begin to form their list of who the top 20 most important Atlanta Falcons are this season, and discuss if any of the Falcons' offensive lineman, defensive lineman, or cornerbacks make the list.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac preview the Atlanta Braves' three game home series versus the New York Mets that starts tonight. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the importance of these four series the Braves have coming up against the NL East to close out the month of June, talk about the changes the Braves have made to the pitching rotation, discuss if these changes are strategic to make sure Chris Sale gets to pitch in both series against the Mets, or if they are maybe hiding an injury that Sale is nursing like they did at the end of last season.

The Morning Shift's full show on Monday, June 16th, 2025.

HR1 - Braves only focus should be getting wildcard spot, not winning NL East In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning their three game series against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend, but missing out on the series sweep after a 10-1 loss yesterday. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how it feels like the Braves took three steps back in yesterday's 10-1 loss to the Rockies. Then, The Morning Shift crew recaps what Mike and Beau did for Father's Day yesterday, and also recap and react to J.J. Spaun winning the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club yesterday for his first ever major championship win. Mike, Beau, and Ali also recap and react to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning game four of the NBA Finals Friday night 111-104. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's fourth quarter in game four saved the Thunder's season. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali react to the Memphis Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the world of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!