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In the opening hour of "The Morning Shift", Beau Morgan, Ali Mac, and Abe Gordon, in for Mike Johnson, kick off the show recapping some of the biggest takeaways from Day 3 of the SEC Media Days, how the Big10 is trying to force the SEC's hand, and then Abe and Beau go head-to-head for some Throwback Thursday Trivia!
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the National League All-Stars beating the American League All-Stars in the 95th All-Star game last night in Truist Park in Atlanta in a home run swing off after the game was tied 6-6 after nine innings. Abe, Ali, and Beau also talk about how the Braves, Major League Baseball, and Truist Park did a great job of showcasing Atlanta in the All-Star game last night.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear The Midday Show with Andy and Randy's interview with Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Head Coach Kirby Smart, and then react to it.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of Abe, Ali, and Beau react to the Atlanta Falcons revealing the three games where they will wear their throwback uniforms for the 2025 regular season yesterday. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think the Falcons should essentially go back to their 80's uniforms.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida, and Oklahoma. Abe, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Oklahoma could be a dark horse in the SEC this year.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with National Championship quarterback, and National Championship Offensive MVP for the 2007 LSU Tigers Matt Fylnn! Abe, Ali, Beau, and Matt discuss that 2007 LSU team going for what seemed like every fourth down in their game against Florida during their 2007 National Title season, what it was like for Matt to play in Death Valley during the 2007 National Title season, the triple overtime game versus Arkansas in the 2007 National Title season, and how much they practiced the fake field goal play that they used in the Florida game in the 2007 National Title season.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart talk about Gunner Stockton and how this 2025 Georgia team will be a young team. Abe, Ali, and Beau react to what Coach Smart had to say and explain why they think Georgia's talent should make up for their youth and inexperience.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with long time college football writer Tony Barnhart! Abe, Beau, Ali, and Tony discuss Tony being a fan of the 5+11 College Football playoff format, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey taking some shots at Tony Petitti when he addressed the media on Monday, all the changes happening in college football right now, if Tony thinks Arch Manning will be looked at and viewed as a failure if he doesn't win a National Championship or a Heisman, where Kirby Smart ranks amongst the coaches Tony has covered, Georgia being overlooked this season, how his newest book came together, and if there will be any Larry Munson stories in his newest book that's coming out soon.
HR3 - Gunner Stockton won't be reason Georgia doesn't win National Championship In hour three Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart talk about Gunner Stockton and how this 2025 Georgia team will be a young team. Abe, Ali, and Beau react to what Coach Smart had to say and explain why they think Georgia's talent should make up for their youth and inexperience. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid! Ali, Abe, and Beau also spend time with Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. Abe, Ali, Beau, and Coach DeBoer talk about Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback and DeBoer's former starting quarterback at Washington Michael Penix Jr., what was new for Coach DeBoer last year with it being his first year at Alabama that he doesn't have to worry about in year two, Ty Simpson being the front runner for the starting quarterback job this season, how Coach DeBoer feels about the 5+11 College Football playoff format, and how Coach DeBoer feels about a potential nine game SEC schedule. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with long time college football writer Tony Barnhart! Abe, Beau, Ali, and Tony discuss Tony being a fan of the 5+11 College Football playoff format, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey taking some shots at Tony Petitti when he addressed the media on Monday, all the changes happening in college football right now, if Tony thinks Arch Manning will be looked at and viewed as a failure if he doesn't win a National Championship or a Heisman, where Kirby Smart ranks amongst the coaches Tony has covered, Georgia being overlooked this season, how his newest book came together, and if there will be any Larry Munson stories in his newest book that's coming out soon.
HR2 - 2025 could be year Brent Venables & Oklahoma become legit contenders In hour two Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida, and Oklahoma. Abe, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Oklahoma could be a dark horse in the SEC this year. The Morning Shift crew continues hour two by spending some time with National Championship quarterback, and National Championship Offensive MVP for the 2007 LSU Tigers Matt Fylnn! Abe, Ali, Beau, and Matt discuss that 2007 LSU team going for what seemed like every fourth down in their game against Florida during their 2007 National Title season, what it was like for Matt to play in Death Valley during the 2007 National Title season, the triple overtime game versus Arkansas in the 2007 National Title season, and how much they practiced the fake field goal play that they used in the Florida game in the 2007 National Title season. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by spending some time with former Alabama quarterback, starting quarterback for Alabama's 2009 National Championship team, and now college football analyst for ESPN Greg McElroy! Abe, Ali, and Beau discuss if Greg considers himself a media member, why Ty Simpson isn't at SEC Media days, if it's an issue that Ty hasn't won the quarterback job yet, Greg also tells his favorite Mike Johnson story, and explains what his favorite thing about Mike Johnson is. Abe, Ali, Beau, and Greg also talk about who Greg thinks is the best quarterback in the SEC right now, and what Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer has to do to silence some of the outside noise of the critics.
HR1 - This year's All-Star Game in Atlanta was about as perfect as it could've been In hour one Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the National League All-Stars beating the American League All-Stars in the 95th All-Star game last night in Truist Park in Atlanta in a home run swing off after the game was tied 6-6 after nine innings. Abe, Ali, and Beau also talk about how the Braves, Major League Baseball, and Truist Park did a great job of showcasing Atlanta in the All-Star game last night. Then, The Morning Shift crew lets you hear The Midday Show with Andy and Randy's interview with Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Head Coach Kirby Smart, and then react to it. Abe, Ali, and Beau also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Morning Shift crew reacts to the Atlanta Falcons revealing the three games where they will wear their throwback uniforms for the 2025 regular season yesterday. Abe, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think the Falcons should essentially go back to their 80's uniforms. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the New York Jets and cornerback Sauce Gardner reaching a four-year, $120.4 million-dollar contract extension, the Kansas City Chiefs and guard Trey Smith agreeing to a four-year, $94 million-dollar deal, and the Tampa Bay Rays getting the okay to host games at Steinbrenner Field if they make the playoffs this season. Finally, Abe, Ali, and Beau close out hour one by diving into the life of Abe Gordon in Mike'd Up, featuring Abe Gordon!
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Texas Longhorns football and college football insider for 24/7 Sports Chip Brown! Ali, Abe, Beau, and Chip discuss Arch Manning having a lot of pressure on his shoulders, Arch Manning needing guys around him to step up too, especially on defense, how Arch Manning stays grounded, Steve Sarkisian and Texas needing to take the next step this season, if Texas' week one game against Ohio State is being viewed as a must win, what he thinks about a potential 5+11 College Football Playoff format, and what he thinks about the SEC adding a ninth conference game to their schedule.
HR1 - Matt Olson represented the Braves & Atlanta well in the Home Run Derby In hour one Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to Seattle Mariners star and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh becoming the first catcher to win the All-Star Home Run Derby last night. Abe, Beau, and Ali also react to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson ultimately finishing seventh out of eight competitors in the first round of the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, and his 15 home runs leaving him just three homers shy of advancing to the semi-finals. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how even though Olson didn't win the derby last night he put on a show and that's all that matters. Then, Abe, Beau, and Ali let you hear SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey talk about the SEC potentially moving to a nine game conference schedule, what the 2026 SEC schedule could look like, and SEC and Big 10 TV viewership. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Commissioner Sankey had to say. Then, Abe, Beau, and Ali let you hear LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly talk about if the College Football Playoff should expand, and if the SEC should play more conference games. The Morning Shift crew reacts to what coach Kelly had to say as well, and explains why the SEC going to nine conference games would be bad for the health of college football. Abe, Beau, and Ali talk about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew reacts to Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second and starting in left field for the National League All-Star in the All-Star game tonight. Abe, Beau, and Ali also explain why National League All-Star Manager Dave Roberts having Ronald Acuña Jr. hit second instead of batting leadoff with him being the hometown player in the host city is a mistake on his part. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater getting suspended from his position as a high school football coach in Miami for allegedly providing impermissible benefits to his players. Finally, to close out hour one Abe, Beau, and Ali dive into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!
HR2 - Georgia's ceiling will be as high as Gunner Stockton's is this season In hour two Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Auburn. Abe, Ali, and Beau also talk about how the biggest question for Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs is if Gunner Stockton is going to be the starting quarterback. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to react to Seattle Mariners star and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh becoming the first catcher to win the All-Star Home Run Derby last night. Abe, Beau, and Ali also react to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson ultimately finishing seventh out of eight competitors in the first round of the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, and his 15 home runs leaving him just three homers shy of advancing to the semi-finals. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, including New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson signing a four-year, $130 million-dollar contract extension with the Jets that makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about how Drake London's looming contract extension will look a lot like the contract extension Garrett Wilson just got. The Morning Shift crew continues hour two by diving into the life of Abe Gordon and getting Mike'd Up, featuring Abe Gordon! Finally, Abe, Beau, and Ali close out hour two by spending some time with Texas Longhorns football and college football insider for 24/7 Sports Chip Brown! Ali, Abe, Beau, and Chip discuss Arch Manning having a lot of pressure on his shoulders, Arch Manning needing guys around him to step up too, especially on defense, how Arch Manning stays grounded, Steve Sarkisian and Texas needing to take the next step this season, if Texas' week one game against Ohio State is being viewed as a must win, what he thinks about a potential 5+11 College Football Playoff format, and what he thinks about the SEC adding a ninth conference game to their schedule.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with senior writer for ESPN Heather Dinich! Abe, Ali, Beau, and Heather discuss how long Heather thinks it'll take for NIL to really get under control, where Heather thinks the divorce happened between the SEC and Big 10 when it comes to the College Football Playoff format, how Heather feels about the SEC potentially moving to a nine game conference schedule, the strength of schedule metric, if Heather thinks there will ever be one commissioner in college football, the focus being on Arch Manning today during day two of SEC Media Days, how the SEC became in favor of the 5+11 College Football Playoff format, which SEC Head coach Heather thinks is under the most pressure this season, the 5+11 College Football Playoff format , and why Heather loves Diego Pavia.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to Seattle Mariners star and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh becoming the first catcher to win the All-Star Home Run Derby last night. Abe, Beau, and Ali also react to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson ultimately finishing seventh out of eight competitors in the first round of the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, and his 15 home runs leaving him just three homers shy of advancing to the semi-finals. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how even though Olson didn't win the derby last night he put on show and that's all that matters.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, including New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson signing a four-year, $130 million-dollar contract extension with the Jets that makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about how Drake London's looming contract extension will look a lot like the contract extension Garrett Wilson just got.
In hour two Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Auburn. Abe, Ali, and Beau also talk about how the biggest question for Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs is if Gunner Stockton is going to be the starting quarterback.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Abe, Beau, and Ali react to Ronald Acuña Jr. batting second and starting in left field for the National League All-Star in the All-Star game tonight. The Morning Shift crew also explains why National League All-Star Manager Dave Roberts having Ronald Acuña Jr. hit second instead of batting leadoff with him being the hometown player in the host city is a mistake on his part.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey talk about the SEC potentially moving to a nine game conference schedule, what the 2026 SEC schedule could look like, and SEC and Big 10 TV viewership. Abe, Ali, and Beau also react to what Commissioner Sankey had to say. Then, The Morning Shift crew lets you hear LSU Head Football Coach Brian Kelly talk about if the College Football Playoff should expand, and if the SEC should play more conference games. Abe, Ali, and Beau react to what coach Kelly had to say as well, and explain why the SEC going to nine conference games would be bad for health of college football.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a little season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, LSU, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and South Carolina.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about them broadcasting live from the College Football Hall of Fame for the 2025 SEC Media Days, and discuss what they're interested to hear SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey address.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 yesterday after two lengthy rain delays, and failing to sweep the Cardinals. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves have been on the wrong end of bad ball-strike calls from home plate umpires all season long.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Abe, Beau, and Ali react to the Home Run Derby being tonight, the disappointment of Ronald Acuña Jr. not being in the derby tonight, and the chances of Matt Olson, who is taking his place, to win the Derby. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how they hope Acuña Jr. still is able to have his big All-Star moment at some point in the All-Star Game.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, including Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins being arrested on a domestic violence and battery charge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what their dating red flags are, and what their ideal first date is in the Wake Up Call!
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to an article from CBS Sports that lists the top Heisman contender for every team in CBS Sports' post-spring top 25 ahead of the 2025 college football season. Abe, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think that the only non-quarterbacks that could win the Heisman trophy this year are Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams.
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear MLB legend Frank Thomas explain why he's tired of hearing current major league hitters talk about wanting to put the ball in the air, and react to what Frank had to say in The Life of Squid!
HR3 - Besides a few exceptions the Heisman trophy will continue to be QB award In hour three Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what their dating red flags are, and what their ideal first date is in the Wake Up Call! Then, Abe, Beau, and Ali react to an article from CBS Sports that lists the top Heisman contender for every team in CBS Sports' post-spring top 25 ahead of the 2025 college football season. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think that the only non-quarterbacks that could win the Heisman trophy this year are Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk to Bob Ibach of Nicko Sports about a special Atlanta All-Star game commemorative bat that you have a chance to get. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
HR2 - South Carolina's schedule gives them chance to be legit contenders in SEC In hour two Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a little season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, LSU, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and South Carolina, talk about some big purchases that Ali's husband and 92.9 The Game's very own Braves insider and reporter Grant McAuley almost made this weekend at some of the auctions at the All-Star fan village, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, talk about Abe's dating life, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 yesterday after two lengthy rain delays, and failing to sweep the Cardinals. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves just need to do their best to build up good momentum for the 2026 season in the second half of this 2025 season. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by diving into the life of Abe Gordon and getting Mike'd Up, featuring Abe Gordon!
HR1 - Braves have played some bad baseball, but have also fallen victim to bad luck In hour one Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about them broadcasting live from the College Football Hall of Fame for the 2025 SEC Media Days, discuss what they're interested to hear SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey address, talk about the Home Run Derby being tonight, the disappointment of Ronald Acuña Jr. not being in the derby tonight, and the chances of Matt Olson, who is taking his place, to win the Derby. Then, Abe, Beau, and Ali recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 yesterday after two lengthy rain delays, and failing to sweep the Cardinals. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the Braves have been on the wrong end of bad ball-strike calls from home plate umpires all season long. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew reacts to the Home Run Derby being tonight, the disappointment of Ronald Acuña Jr. not being in the derby tonight, and the chances of Matt Olson, who is taking his place, to win the Derby. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about how they hope Acuña Jr. still is able to have his big All-Star moment at some point in the All-Star Game. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the Braves drafting high school shortstop Tate Southisene with 22nd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Braves drafting shortstop Alex Lodise with their 2nd round pick (60th overall) and shortstop Cody Miller with 96th overall pick in the 3rd round. Abe, Beau, and Ali also react to NFLPA leadership backing executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. amid reports that he is simultaneously serving as a paid consultant for an equity group approved to own part of an NFL team, five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro committing to Georgia over Florida, and Texas, the Dallas Mavericks shutting down number one overall pick Cooper Flagg for the rest of Summer League play in the NBA, and the Hawks starting off 2-0 in Summer League play after a 98-80 win over the Phoenix Suns yesterday that was fueled by a nice double double by first round pick Asa Newell. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the world of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!
Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 yesterday after two lengthy rain delays, and failing to sweep the Cardinals. Abe, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves just need to do their best to build up good momentum for the 2026 season in the second half of this 2025 season.
HR2 - Falcons contend in NFC if Michael Penix Jr. & young defense meet expectations In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN's Seth Walder's 2025 NFL offseason grades, and the offseason grade Walder gives the Falcons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how even though the Falcons took a big risk in the draft by trading up for James Pearce, and losing their 2026 first round pick, General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons have supplemented that by setting themselves up to have plenty of money to spend next offseason. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to Bill Barnwell's ranking of NFL teams solely based on their wide receiver, tight ends, and running back groups, reacts to where Barnwell has the Falcons ranked, and explains why the Falcons undoubtedly have a top 10 skill position group on offense. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 5-4 in 11 innings to the Oakland Athletics last night and losing two games out of their three game series with the Athletics. The Morning Shift crew also discusses whether or not the Braves should trade catcher Sean Murphy. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN's Seth Walder's 2025 NFL offseason grades, and the grade Walder gives the Falcons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how even though the Falcons took a big risk in the draft by trading up for James Pearce, and losing their 2026 first round pick, General Manager Terry Fontenot and the Falcons have supplemented that by setting themselves up to have plenty of money to spend next offseason.
HR3 - Braves & Alex Anthopoulos aren't blowing team up because of one bad season In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what their favorite video game and video game system was growing up, and what can be done to fix the Braves in the Wake Up Call! 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 if Grant thinks the Braves could trade Sean Murphy at the trade deadline, what Grant expects from the Braves after the All-Star break, how Grant felt about Spencer Strider's start last night, Grant Holmes putting together a really good 2025 season, Grant Holmes not getting any run support this season, what Grant is most excited about for All-Star Weekend here in Atlanta, and who Grant is looking forward to talking to the most out of all of the 2025 MLB All-Stars. The Morning Shift crew also has a very passionate discussion about video games, and the importance of kids spending time outside. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali 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 have a very passionate discussion about video games, and the importance of kids spending time outside.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue 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 if Grant thinks the Braves could trade Sean Murphy at the trade deadline, what Grant expects from the Braves after the All-Star break, how Grant felt about Spencer Strider's start last night, Grant Holmes putting together a really good 2025 season, Grant Holmes not getting any run support this season, what Grant is most excited about for All-Star Weekend here in Atlanta, and who Grant is looking forward to talking to the most out of all of the 2025 MLB All-Stars.
In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about what their favorite video game and video game system was growing up, and what can be done to fix the Braves in the Wake Up Call!
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 5-4 in 11 innings to the Oakland Athletics last night and losing two games out of their three game series with the Athletics. The Morning Shift crew also discusses whether or not the Braves should trade catcher Sean Murphy.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Bill Barnwell's ranking of NFL teams solely based on their wide receiver, tight ends, and running back groups, react to where he has the Falcons ranked, and explain why the Falcons undoubtedly have a top 10 skill position group on offense.
HR1 - Jessie Bates III is best safety in NFL for what he provides on & off the field In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranking the NFL's top 10 safeties for 2025, react to where Atlanta Falcons' safety Jessie Bates III lands on the list, explain why Bates is still a top safety despite the overall struggles of the Falcons' defense, explain why Bates' value to the Falcons outside of his stats makes him a top two safety in the NFL. Then, 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 recaps and reacts to the Atlanta Braves losing 5-4 in 11 innings to the Oakland Athletics last night and losing two games out of their three game series with the Athletics. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explains why Spencer Strider's development from a thrower to a pitcher has been good to see despite the Braves' overall struggles as a team this season. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the reports that NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell works as part-time consultant for a private-equity fund with NFL ties, react to Athletics slugger Brent Rooker and New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. adding their names to the list of Home Run Derby participants, react to Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreeing to a rookie max contract extension that could reach up to $287 million dollars, and then Mike, Beau, and Ali close out this edition of The Front Page by reacting to the New Orleans Pelicans and Herb Jones agreeing to a three-year, $68 million-dollar contract extension. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!
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 Atlanta Braves losing 5-4 in 11 innings to the Oakland Athletics last night and losing two games out of their three game series with the Athletics. The Morning Shift crew also explains why Spencer Strider's development from a thrower to a pitcher has been good to see despite the Braves' overall struggles as a team this season.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranking the NFL's top 10 safeties for 2025, continue to react to Atlanta Falcons' safety Jessie Bates III being ranked number four on the list, and explain why Bates' value to the Falcons outside of his stats makes him a top two safety in the NFL.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranking the NFL's top 10 safeties for 2025, react to where Atlanta Falcons' safety Jessie Bates III lands on the list, and explain why Bates is still a top safety despite the overall struggles of the Falcons' defense.
HR1 - Braves' season has to just be taken day by day right now In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season, and say which quarterbacks are honorable mentions but not in the top five of opposing quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season. Then, The Morning Shift crew recaps and reacts to the Atlanta Braves homering five times last night and beating the Oakland Athletics 9-2 in game two of their three game series in Oakland. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves' win over the A's last night was fun to watch, but doesn't change anything about where the Braves are at and what the expectations are right now. Next, The Morning Shift crew continues their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season, and say which quarterbacks are numbers four and five in their top five of opposing quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season. The Morning Shift crew also talks about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page, Mike, Beau, and Ali react to the reports that the NFLPA and the NFL agreed to keep collusion findings a secret. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the NFLPA and NFL collusion findings are like a bad game of gotcha for the NFL and NFLPA. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders advocate for a salary cap in college football to create a more competitive landscape in a sport that is already becoming more like the NFL. The Morning Shift crew reacts to what Coach Prime had to say as well, and explains why Sanders wanting a salary cap in college football is valid but unrealistic. Mike, Beau, and Ali close out this edition of The Front Page by reacting to the news that Major League Baseball is using the ABS challenge system during the All-Star Game in Atlanta. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear part of Atlanta Hawks' center Kristaps Porzingis' interview with the Midday Show with Andy & Randy yesterday where Porzingis told a very funny story about how he found out he was getting traded to the Hawks. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Porizingis had to say as well.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season, list off their top five opposing quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season, and explain why stopping Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may be the toughest test for the Falcons' defense all season.
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 react to the reports that the NFLPA and the NFL agreed to keep collusion findings a secret. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the NFLPA and NFL collusion findings are like a bad game of gotcha for the NFL and NFLPA.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season, and say which quarterbacks are are honorable mentions but not in the top five of opposing quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season.
HR2 - Falcons' pass rush will be vital this season with amount of mobile QBs they face In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season, and list off their top five opposing quarterbacks the Falcons will face this season. Then, The Morning Shift crew lets you hear Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders advocate for a salary cap in college football to create a more competitive landscape in a sport that is already becoming more like the NFL. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Coach Prime had to say, and explain why Sanders wanting a salary cap in college football is valid but unrealistic. Next, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the reports that Tampa Bay Buccaneers star left tackle Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss the start of the regular season because of a knee injury, and that Wirfs will likely start the season on the physically unable to perform list. The Morning Shift crew also explains why this is huge news for the Atlanta Falcons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves homering five times last night and beating the Oakland Athletics 9-2 in game two of their three game series in Oakland. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by diving into The Life of Mike Johnson getting Mike'd Up!