The Morning Show w/ John and Hugh

The Morning Shift's full show on Monday, December 15th, 2025.

HR1 - Falcons still searching for clarity before season comes to end In hour one Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffering a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee in the closing minutes of yesterday''s 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a result that ended Kansas City's playoff hopes for this season, explain why they think Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL is bad for the NFL overall because Mahomes is one of the faces of the league, give their good, bad, and ugly from the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, react to the latest college football headlines, and then close out the hour by diving into the world of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Falcons offense can't afford to not have Drake London or Bijan Robinson In hour two Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac talk about how the Atlanta Falcons build upon this season, what the offseason priorities should be for General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons this off-season, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks' 120-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night, talk about how the Hawks have a pivotal stretch of their season coming up at the end of the month, face the good and bad picks they made on Friday in Man Up Monday, and then close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

HR3 - Falcons must extend Drake London & make short term QB plan this off-season In hour three Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on what they think are good Dirty Santa and/or White Elephant gifts and what they can't do anymore that they could do five years ago in the Wake up Call! Then, Mike, Dylan Mathews, and Ali continue to talk about Indianapolis Colts quarterback Phillip Rivers making his first NFL start in almost five years yesterday, talk about how the start went about as well as it possibly could have for Rivers and the Colts, react to Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Micah Parson possibly tearing his ACL in the Packers' 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos yesterday, continue to talk about how they think the Atlanta Falcons should build upon this season, talk about what the offseason priorities should be for General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons this off-season, explain why they think the Falcons must find a versatile tight end that can catch passes and be an effective blocker in the run game, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in The Life of Squid, featuring Dylan Mathews!

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac continue to talk about how they think the Atlanta Falcons should build upon this season, talk about what the offseason priorities should be for General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons this off-season, and explain why they think the Falcons must find a versatile tight end that can catch passes and be an effective blocker in the run game.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac continue to talk about Indianapolis Colts quarterback Phillip Rivers making his first NFL start in almost five years yesterday, and talk about how the start went about as well as it possibly could have for Rivers and the Colts.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on what they think are good Dirty Santa and/or White Elephant gifts and what they can't do anymore that they could do five years ago in the Wake up Call!

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Hawks 120-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and talk about how the Hawks have a pivotal stretch of their season coming up at the end of the month.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac talk about how the Atlanta Falcons build upon this season, and what the offseason priorities should be for General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons this season.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to the latest college football headlines.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac give their good, bad, and ugly from the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac react to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffering a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee in the closing minutes of yesterday''s 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a result that ended Kansas City's playoff hopes for this season, and explain why they think Patrick Mahomes tearing his ACL is bad for the NFL overall because Mahomes is one of the faces of the league.

The Morning Shift's full show on Friday, December 12th, 2025.

HR1 - Falcons overcame a lot of adversity in comeback win over Buccaneers In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night football, talk about how the Falcons did a great job overcoming a ton of penalties and still finding a way to win on the road and beat the Bucs, talk about Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' big game last night, let you hear Pitts talk about his career night last night, react to what Kyle had to say, explain why they think if the Falcons re-sign Kyle Pitts this offseason they need to re-sign him as a wide receiver and not a tight end, react to the latest and biggest college football headlines, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - It has become clear that the Falcons defense can't afford to lose Jeff Ulbrich In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, let you hear Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about how it was fun to get a win last night, react to what Cousins had to say, let you hear Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about how he loved the way the team finished the game last night, react to what Coach Morris had to say, let you hear Raheem talk about how the team has to clean up their penalties, react to what Coach Morris had to say, talk about how Kirk Cousins got the Falcons offense to play with some urgency last night, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, make their picks against the spread, and then close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!

HR3 - Plenty of Falcons players showed they still have an edge to them last night In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football in the Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Falcons comeback win over the Bucs last night proves the team hasn't quit on the season or on Raheem Morris. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, let you hear Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about wide receiver David Sills bouncing back after dropping a wide open touchdown, react to what Cousins had to say, talk about how Kirk Cousins' leadership was on full display last night on the sidelines, give their final thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, explain why they think it's important for the Falcons to keep developing their young defensive talent for the rest of the season, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give their final thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, and explain why they think it's important for the Falcons to keep developing their young defensive talent for the rest of the season.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, let you hear Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about wide receiver David Sills bouncing back after dropping a wide open touchdown, react to what Cousins had to say, and talk about how Kirk Cousins' leadership was on full display last night on the sidelines.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football in the Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Falcons comeback win over the Bucs last night proves the team hasn't quit on the season or on Raheem Morris.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac make their picks against the spread, and then close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, let you hear Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about how it was fun to get a win last night, react to what Cousins had to say, let you hear Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about how he loved the way the team finished the game last night, react to what Coach Morris had to say, let you hear Raheem talk about how the team has to clean up their penalties, react to what Coach Morris had to say, and talk about how Kirk Cousins got the Falcons offense to play with some urgency last night.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest and biggest college football headlines.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night Football, talk about how the Falcons got hit with some bad penalty calls last night, talk about Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts' big game last night, let you hear Pitts talk about his career night last night, react to what Kyle had to say, and then explain why they think If the Falcons re-sign Kyle Pitts this offseason they need to re-sign him as a wide receiver and not a tight end.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night in Tampa Bay on Thursday night football, and talk about how the Falcons did a great job overcoming a ton of penalties and still finding a way to win on the road and beat the Bucs.

The Morning Shift's full show on Thursday, December 11th, 2025.

HR1 - Falcons WR room prime example of Raheem Morris holding team accountable In hour two Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to fired Michigan Head Football coach Sherrone Moore being taken in custody for an alleged assault case connected to the inappropriate relationship that he had that got him fired from Michigan, explain why Michigan may have more dominoes falling in the Sherrone Moore situation, react to and give their take on former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud's emotional Instagram post, explain why Ray-Ray McCloud's emotional IG post shouldn't be a bad look for Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris, react to the latest college football headlines, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Falcons don't need to keep Raheem Morris to keep Terry Fontenot & vice versa In hour two Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno explain why they think Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris' & General Manager Terry Fontenot's futures don't have to be tied together, let you hear Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about the team's third down issues, react to what Cousins had to say, let you hear Raheem Morris talk about how third down conversions are about player execution, react to what Coach Morris had to say, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, continue to react to and give their take on former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud's emotional Instagram post, explain why they think Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell & Falcons wide receiver and special teams gunner KhaDarel Hodge liking Ray-Ray McCloud's IG post isn't a big deal, and then close out hour two by diving into The Life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

HR3 - Kyle Pitts & Darnell Mooney must be focal points in Falcons offense tonight In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno spend some time with the Co-Owner and Publisher of Dawgs HQ and Co-Host of The Steakhouse, Rusty Mansell! Ali, Mike, Mark, and Rusty discuss this year's SEC Championship having a different feel to it because both teams were playing with house money, Georgia being dangerous to play in a one game playoff setting because of how they will beat you up physically, how they are feeling about the different College Football Playoff matchups, if Rusty thinks Gunner Stockton got snubbed from being a Heisman Trophy finalist, and Fernando Mendoza nearly going to Georgia. Then, Mike, Mark, and Ali continue to preview the Atlanta Falcons matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night Football tonight, talk about how the other Falcons receivers and pass catchers must make contested catches tonight with Falcons top wide receiver Drake London out, talk about Mark going to the Army-Navy game this weekend, and then closes out hour three by giving their final thoughts on the Falcons matchup with the Buccaneers on Thursday night Football tonight with Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan who joins the show live from Tampa Bay. The Morning Shift crew talks about how Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is still a major threat despite being in the back half of his career.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno continue to talk about the Atlanta Falcons matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night Football tonight with Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan who joins the show live from Tampa Bay. The Morning Shift crew talks about how Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is still a major threat despite being in the back half of his career.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno continue to preview the Atlanta Falcons matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night Football tonight, and talk about how the other Falcons receivers and pass catchers must make contested catches tonight with Falcons top wide receiver Drake London out.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno spend some time with the Co-Owner and Publisher of Dawgs HQ and Co-Host of The Steakhouse, Rusty Mansell! Ali, Mike, Mark, and Rusty discuss this year's SEC Championship having a different feel to it because both teams were playing with house money, Georgia being dangerous to play in a one game playoff setting because of how they will beat you up physically, how they are feeling about the different College Football Playoff matchups, if Rusty thinks Gunner Stockton got snubbed from being a Heisman Trophy finalist, and Fernando Mendoza nearly going to Georgia.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno continue to react to and give their take on former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud's emotional Instagram post, and explain why they think Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell and Falcons wide receiver and special teams gunner KhaDarel Hodge liking Ray-Ray McCloud's IG post isn't a big deal.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno explain why they think Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris' and General Manager Terry Fontenot's futures don't have to be tied together, let you hear Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about the team's third down issues, react to what Cousins had to say, let you hear Raheem Morris talk about how third down conversions are about player execution, and react to what Coach Morris had to say as well.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno react to the latest and biggest college football headlines.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno react to and give their take on former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud's emotional Instagram post, and explain why Ray-Ray McCloud's emotional IG post shouldn't be a bad look for Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Mark Zinno react to fired Michigan Head Football coach Sherrone Moore being taken in custody for an alleged assault case connected to the inappropriate relationship that he had that got him fired from Michigan, and explain why Michigan may have more dominoes falling in the Sherrone Moore situation.

The Full Show from The Morning Shift on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

In the first hour of the show, the Morning Shift hit some headlines on this Wednesday morning. They then discussed the Philip Rivers situation and talked about the future of this Falcons quarterback room. We then heard some cuts from Dukes & Bell's conversation with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. Can the Falcons contain Baker Mayfield and this Bucs offense? What can we emulate from the Seahawks and the way they build their roster? The college football world had a massive wrinkle thrown into it with the decision from Utah to bring in private equity to the fold, plus the Big 12 commissioner had some choice words for Notre Dame.

The Morning Shift reset in the second hour to discuss some comments from Flowery Branch. We heard from Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson and special teams coordinator Marquice Williams about the issues on third down and in kickoff coverage. Where should Ronald Acuna Jr. bat in the Braves' lineup next season? Walt Weiss gave his thoughts on where things stand. We then dug into some NFL discussion after the Justin Herbert situation with Laura Rutledge. We played a game with Ali Mac before flipping over to Which One Wednesday.