The Morning Show w/ John and Hugh

The Morning Shift's full show on Monday, August 3rd, 2026.

HR1 - Falcons gave Matthew Bergeron good market value deal that he deserves In hour one Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Bergeron got a market value deal, explain why they think it's dumb to think that the Falcons overpaid him, talk about what they want to see from the first full padded practice of training camp, explain why they think Falcons new Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan brings a refreshing and new thought process to the Falcons run game, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves are not done making trades because they still have more needs to fill.

HR2 - Braves need to trade for starting pitcher who's good enough to win them playoff games In hour two Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think the Falcons are right to invest in their trenches and extend Bergeron, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including the Los Angeles Dodgers trading for the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in exchange for top-100 outfield prospect Zyhir Hope, pitching prospect River Ryan, and pitching prospect Brady Smith, explain why they think the Tigers traded Tarik Skubal a little too soon and didn't get the best return, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, explain why they think the Braves must trade for a starting pitcher who could start game two of a playoff series for the team and have them in a position to win, and then lose out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Alex Anthopoulos likely to make more trades before 6 PM MLB trade deadline In hour three Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts may end up being the biggest beneficiary to having Matt Ryan back, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, explain why they think Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos at the very least will trade for another bullpen arm before this evening's trade deadline, talk about how Grant noticed that Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider's locker is cleaned out and he appears to be done for season, talk about what they think the future is for Strider, talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then closed out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau talk about how Grant noticed that Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider's locker is cleaned out and he appears to be done for season, and talk about what they think the future is for Strider.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think Braves General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos at the very least will trade for another bullpen arm before this evening's trade deadline.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, and explain why they think Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts may end up being the biggest beneficiary to having Matt Ryan back.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, continue to talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, continue to react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, continue to react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves must trade for a starting pitcher who could start game two of a playoff series for the team and have them in a position to win.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including the Los Angeles Dodgers trading for the two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in exchange for top-100 outfield prospect Zyhir Hope, pitching prospect River Ryan, and pitching prospect Brady Smith, and explain why they think the Tigers traded Tarik Skubal a little too soon and didn't get the best return they could have.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, and explain why they think the Falcons are right to invest in their trenches and extend Bergeron.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, talk about the Braves sweeping their four game series with the Nationals, react to the Braves trading for outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for two minor league pitchers, react to the Braves bolstering their injury-depleted starting pitching rotation for the stretch run and trading for veteran starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, and explain why they think the Braves are not done making trades because they still have more needs to fill.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau talk about what they want to see from the first full padded practice of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Falcons new Offensive Line coach Bill Callahan brings a refreshing and new thought process to the Falcons run game.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of Atlanta Falcons training camp over the weekend, including the Falcons signing starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, explain why they think Bergeron got a market value deal, and explain why they think it's dumb to think that the Falcons overpaid him.

The Morning Shift's full show on Friday, July 31st, 2026.

HR1 - Bijan Robinson may not sign deal with Falcons until Jahmyr Gibbs signs with Lions In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including Falcons running back Bijan Robinson still appearing to be a hold-in at Falcons Training Camp as he seeks a new contract, explain why they think what Bijan means to the Falcons is why he deserves to be the highest paid running back in the NFL, let you hear Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield talk about his feelings after contract negotiations between himself and the Bucs didn't end in a new deal before his self-imposed start of training camp deadline, explain why they think Mayfield's comments on contract talks with the Bucs were true but unnecessary, let you hear their post-practice interview from yesterday with Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Christian Harris, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, explain why they think if Riley doesn't play tonight it could mean that he may be on the trade block, and close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike'd Up!

HR2 - Tua Tagovailoa will be Falcons Week 1 starter simply because he's the healthy QB In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saying that doctors told him that he's ahead of schedule is a promising sign, play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski already knows who the starting quarterback will be week one, and more! The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, explain why they think the Braves have two options when it comes to Austin, either play him or trade him, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Braves must trade for 2 veteran starting pitchers if they want to be legit contenders In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Drake London will produce no matter who the quarterback is like he has his whole career. Then, The Morning Shift Crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Austin Riley getting a day off yesterday, if Grant thinks Riley will play tonight, how a potential innings limit being put on Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver would affect his role with the Braves this season and his opportunity to be a big factor in the starting pitching rotation for the remainder of the season, how active Grant thinks the Braves will be before Monday's trade deadline, what it was like to see the Braves celebrate their former slugger and centerfielder and now Hall of Famer Andrew Jones for his Hall of Fame induction last night at the game, what has changed for Bryce Elder and why it seems like Bryce is starting to get back to having quality starts like he was at the beginning of the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second last night in the lineup behind Drake Baldwin and if that is something that Braves Manager Walt Weiss and the team will continue to do, and Ozzie Albies getting the big go-ahead hit after the umpire made him move a little bit because Nationals catcher Harry Ford complained about Ozzie being a little bit outside of the batters box. Finally, Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss Austin Riley getting a day off yesterday, if Grant thinks Riley will play tonight, how a potential innings limit being put on Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver would affect his role with the Braves this season and his opportunity to be a big factor in the starting pitching rotation for the remainder of the season, how active Grant thinks the Braves will be before Monday's trade deadline, what it was like to see the Braves celebrate their former slugger and centerfielder and now Hall of Famer Andrew Jones for his Hall of Fame induction last night at the game, what has changed for Bryce Elder and why it seems like Bryce is starting to get back to having quality starts like he was at the beginning of the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second last night in the lineup behind Drake Baldwin and if that is something that Braves Manager Walt Weiss and the team will continue to do, and Ozzie Albies getting the big go-ahead hit after the umpire made him move a little bit because Nationals catcher Harry Ford complained about Ozzie being a little bit outside of the batters box.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Falcons wide receiver Drake London will produce no matter who the quarterback is just like he has his whole career.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, explain why they think the Braves have two options when it comes to Austin, either play him or trade him.

Mike, Ali, and Beau play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski already knows who the starting quarterback will be week one, and more!

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saying that doctors told him that he's ahead of schedule is a promising sign.

Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, and explain why they think if Riley doesn't play tonight it could mean that he may be on the trade block

Mike, Ali, and Beau let you hear Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield talk about his feelings after contract negotiations between himself and the Bucs didn't end in a new deal before his self-imposed start of training camp deadline, explain why they think Mayfield's comments on contract talks with the Bucs were true but unnecessary.

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including Falcons running back Bijan Robinson still appearing to be a hold-in at Falcons Training Camp as he seeks a new contract, and explain why they think what Bijan means to the Falcons is why he deserves to be the highest paid running back in the NFL.

The Morning Shift's full show on Thursday, July 30th, 2026.

HR1 - If anybody can afford to miss Falcons Training Camp practice it's Bijan Robinson In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet been fully medically cleared to participate in full team drills, explain why they think Penix Jr. looks like he could be fully cleared but the Falcons are playing it safe with him, talk about Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson being at the Falcons first full team practice yesterday but not participating in team drills and appearing to be a hold-in at Falcons Training Camp as he seeks a new contract, explain why they think if there's anybody that can afford to miss the first few days of training camp it's Bijan, let you hear their post-practice interview from yesterday with Atlanta Falcons EDGE and Outside Linebacker Jalon Walker, talk about some of the major injuries that have happened around the rest of the NFL including two major injuries happening in the NFC South yesterday, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Despite it just being Day 1 of camp Michael Penix & Tua missing those reps is big deal In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think day one of Falcons Training Camp went almost as bad as it could've gone. Then, Ali tests Mike's and Beau's knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show! Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by spending some time with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, and talking about all things Falcons!

HR3 - Michael Penix month away from being fully cleared likely means Tua is Week 1 starter In hour three Mike and Beau continue to talk all things Atlanta Falcons with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, including explaining why the Falcons can't afford to have quarterback Michael Penix Jr. doing full team drills until he's 100% healthy, talk about which of the headlines coming out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp are a big deal, a small deal, or no deal with voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike and Beau talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike and Beau talk about which of the headlines coming out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp are a big deal, a small deal, or no deal with voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch.

Mike and Beau continue to talk all things Atlanta Falcons with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, including explaining why the Falcons can't afford to have quarterback Michael Penix Jr. doing full team drills until he's 100% healthy.

Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour two by spending some time with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, and talking about all things Falcons!

Ali Mac tests Mike Johnson's and Beau Morgan's knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show!

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think day one of Falcons Training Camp went almost as bad as it could've gone.

Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about some of the major injuries that have happened around the rest of the NFL including two major injuries happening in the NFC South yesterday.

Mike, Ali, and Beau let you hear their post-practice interview from yesterday with Atlanta Falcons EDGE and Outside Linebacker Jalon Walker!

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet been fully medically cleared to participate in full team drills, and explain why they think Penix Jr. looks like he could be fully cleared, but the Falcons are playing it safe with him.

The Morning Shift's full show on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026.

HR1 - No conclusions can or should be made after Falcons 1st Day of Training Camp In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about how they're live from Atlanta Falcons Training Camp as the Falcons will have their first full-team practice of training camp later on today, talk about what players they'll be watching out for today, what they want to see in today's practice, what they expect to see in today's practice, explain why no assumptions should be made after practice today, talk about how Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus has quickly gone from a role player to a leader for the Falcons, react to the news that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is reporting to training camp without a new deal and will play out the final year of his contract before becoming an unrestricted free agent, talk about how Mayfield is betting on himself by cutting contract talks with Buccaneers, react to the news that the Philadelphia Eagles are signing two-time Pro Bowl selection and former Georgia Bulldog Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, and close out hour one by diving into the world of Dylan Mathews in Dylin Wit It!

HR2 - QB play & inconsistent kicking game main reason why Falcons have new regime In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau explain why they think the best thing to happen to the Atlanta Falcons last season was them not having the NFC South tiebreaker and missing the playoffs, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Beau and Mike two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including choosing which Falcons player they think will lead the team in touchdowns between Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and Falcons wide receiver Drake London, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!