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With Simms’ 2026 QB Countdown done, we go to the next logical place..an All-Time QB Countdown! Chris & Connor start with the nominees…which HOFers and future HOFers make the first cut? And as we go, the guys also name the 4 passers who lead the All-Time QB Photo list. (0:00) “You should still be sending checks to Brandon Stokley.” (1:30) All-Time QBs: How do we gauge the pre-Super Bowl passers? (7:05) Joe Namath “a decade ahead of his time” (10:20) 20th Century Super Bowl QBs: Bart Starr, Fran Tarkenton, Roger Staubach, Terry Bradshaw, Dan Fouts, Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Jim Kelly (14:35) 21st Century Hall of Famers: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger (16:50) Borderline Hall of Fame candidates: Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson (17:55) Hall of Fame Snubs: Ken Anderson, Phil Simms, Steve McNair (20:00) Active QBs: Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Matthew StaffordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to and talk about an article written by 92.9 The Game's own Garrett Chapman where he talks about a conversation that he had with Atlanta Falcons Tight End Coach Kevin Koger where Koger highlights a specific moment and meeting that he and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had that came just before Pitts' breakout finish last season, and explain why they think Kyle is putting himself in position to have a big season and also putting himself in position to get a big pay day.

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell discuss the legal fallout of a court injunction regarding a major college football gambling scandal at Texas Tech. They also evaluate the rehabilitation timeline for Michael Penix Jr. and highlight Bijan Robinson's praise for Drake London's role on the Falcons. 01:20 - Michael Penix Jr. Status 04:45 - Matt Ryan's Organizational Role 08:15 - NFL Preseason Milestones 11:50 - Defensive Line Depth Analysis 16:32 - Texas Tech Gambling Scandal 20:00 - College Football Governance Debate

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan talk about which Atlanta Falcons offensive players should be getting a contract extension sooner rather than later other than Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson, and explain why they think that guy will be and should be Falcons Left Guard Matthew Bergeron.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan continue to talk about which Atlanta Falcons players should be getting a contract extension sooner rather than later other than Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson, and explain why they think Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has a few more boxes to check before the Falcons even think about giving him a new contract.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan talk about which Atlanta Falcons players should be getting a contract extension sooner rather than later other than Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson, and explain why they think the Falcons will have some good defensive players that will end up being cap casualties.

Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts joins Chris Long on the Green Light Podcast. The Colts had a busy offseason bringing back Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce who revealed that one of the biggest selling points in returning to the Colts was QB continuity and Indy has it heading into 2026. Alec talks to Chris about the Colts season in 2025, the number of QBs he's received passes from, the feeling of getting the bag and the hit he took from the Texans' Jalen Pitre. All of that and more on today's episode. (00:00) - Intro (02:00) - Playing with Philip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Nick Foles and Joe Flacco (09:30) - Learning from WR Coach Reggie Wayne (15:00) - Toughest NFL DBs (18:10) - Colts' 2025 Season (19:10) - Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren and Colts Running Game (22:40) - Colts WRs (24:42) - Getting Paid (28:00) - Daniel Jones Leadership Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl and Chris get back into some Falcon talk as they share thoughts about what makes them feel good about where the team and what the potential of the season could be, to which Chris notes the hiring of Matt Ryan and some of the additions to the defense are things to give him reason to be optimistic.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan give you three reasons why they think Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is set up to have the best season of his career.

HR1 - Eyeing big deal, having Matt Ryan & Kevin Stefanski will help Kyle Pitts succeed In hour one Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 at home in Atlanta last night in game two of their three game series, and securing another series win. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes was pitching like he knows that his starting job is on the line, give you three reasons why they think Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is set up to have the best season of his career, let you hear former Alabama Crimson Tide Head Football Coach and now College Football Analyst for ESPN Nick Saban give his testimony to Congress as to why he supports the Protect College Sports Act and why he thinks the bill will help protect college sports, react to what Saban had to say, explain why they think Saban is one of the few people who understands what's needed to save college sports, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan explain why they think Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts needs and deserves a more consistent role in the Falcons offense.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan explain why they think Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts can be unstoppable if he masters route running and reading coverages.

We start with Myles Garrett's trade to the Rams, AJ Brown going to the Patriots, and the three veteran wide receivers signed by the Giants. Jerry has the Mariners beating the Mets in ten. Mike Brown talks playing Wemby and the Spurs, Landry Shamet discusses KAT going up against San Antonio, and Iman Shumpert joins Michelle Beadle to share his Spurs and Knicks picks. Finally, Russell Wilson replaces Matt Ryan on CBS's NFL Today, and a caller wonders why people hate the Knicks when they've been bad for so long.

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Matt Ryan being able to lead the team into successful seasons as he takes on his first front office job. As they discuss they agree it was good for Arthur Blank removed himself from the equation of decision making and bringing in Ryan, who is very familiar with the team and understands what it takes for the franchise to be successful.

Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron joins Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner to discuss Atlanta's OTA progress, the transition to a new offensive system, and the culture being built under Kevin Stefanski. Bergeron shares why the team has fully bought in, discusses Michael Penix Jr.'s growth as a leader, and explains what makes Bijan Robinson such a special back. He also breaks down the challenge and privilege of blocking for Bijan, whose vision, explosiveness, and ability to "make blocks right" can turn broken plays into big gains. Plus, Bergeron talks about Matt Ryan's influence on the organization, Brian Robinson Jr.'s impact, and his unique journey from Canada to the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Buster Olney joins us and says the NL East race is over! RedZone - Matt Ryan's influence on the players See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan is still the leader of the Falcons just in a different way, and explain why they think Matt has already had to make some tough decisions as the Falcons President of Football.

Stephon Castle's impressive performance with the Spurs highlights the impact of getting the right talent in the NBA draft. Rusty Mansell discusses the financial advantages of rookie contracts in the NFL and reflects on the historic decision to draft Matt Ryan over Glenn Dorsey. 01:00 - College Football News Update 03:32 - Stephon Castle Spurs Impact 06:28 - NFL Draft Decisions Debate 11:23 - Upcoming Local Show Teasers

NFL updates regarding Josh Jacobs and rookie quarterback statuses. They discuss Texas A&M coach Mike Elko's stance on College Football Playoff expansion and the influence of NIL boosters. The segment concludes with Jeff Francoeur describing a competitive round with Tiger Woods and a debate over Bryce Harper's hygiene habits. 01:50 - Andy's Bird Encounter 05:40 - NFL No Huddle 10:29 - Vrabel and McCarthy Update 18:23 - Mike Elko on CFP 23:10 - NIL and Booster Influence 31:12 - Braves and Tiger Woods 39:01 - Baseball Celebrations and Habits

HR3 - Matt Ryan's involvement at Falcons OTAs proves Falcons were right to hire him In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about Tua Tagovailoa's leadership, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa talk about the impact of having a guy like Matt Ryan in the front office, react to what Tua had to say, explain why they think Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan is doing a great job of being an extra voice for Falcons coaches and players while also not overstepping and unintentionally undermining the coaches, talk about the trend that's happening where parents are increasingly "redshirting" or "reclassifying" their children by intentionally holding them back in the 8th grade to give young their kids an extra year to grow bigger, faster, and stronger before entering high school, boosting their chances at college scholarships and elite athletic opportunities, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Boston Red Sox in Boston 8-0 last night in game two of their three game series, explain why they think the Braves have given Ronald Acuña Jr. enough time and that it's time for Acuña Jr. to produce now, talk about what would happen if Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa won the quarterback competition, started for the Falcons all season, and had a big bounce back season, and explain why they think the Falcons would likely have to overpay Tua to make him their franchise moving forward if that were to happen, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about Tua Tagovailoa's leadership, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa talk about the impact of having a guy like Matt Ryan in the front office, react to what Tua had to say, and explain why they think Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan is doing a great job of being an extra voice for Falcons coaches and players while also not overstepping and unintentionally undermining the coaches.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about what would happen if Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa won the quarterback competition, started for the Falcons all season, and had a big bounce back season, and explain why they think the Falcons would likely have to overpay Tua to make him their franchise moving forward if that were to happen.

Steak and Sandra weigh the pros and cons of holding students back in eighth grade to improve their chances for athletic scholarships and NIL deals. They analyze Matt Ryan's impact while working with Falcons receivers at Flowery Branch and share Jeff Francoeur's story about golfing with Tiger Woods. The conversation rounds out with a definitive ranking of Atlanta's best burgers for National Burger Day. 01:50 - 8th Grade Holdback Trend 15:39 - Recruitment and Academic Boredom 20:44 - Matt Ryan Visits Falcons 29:10 - National Burger Day Lists 36:41 - Golfing With Tiger Woods 41:00 - Three Strikes Trivia Game

Steak and Sandra discuss the latest headlines from the Atlanta Falcons training camp, focusing on the competition between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. They examine Raheem Morris's coaching philosophy and the legacy of Matt Ryan while also recapping the Braves' recent struggles in Boston. 02:10 - Morning Wellness Routines 04:40 - National Burger Day 06:00 - Matt Ryan's Legacy 11:00 - Braves vs Red Sox 12:45 - Atlanta Sports Update 17:30 - NBA Playoffs Analysis 19:45 - Falcons Training Camp 24:00 - Cousins vs Penix 33:10 - Joe Patrick Interview 40:35 - Offensive Line Reports

They evaluate Matt Ryan's potential Hall of Fame induction and how his legacy compares to peers like Joe Flacco. Steak and the team also discuss the Braves' difficult series against the Red Sox and share local Atlanta favorites for National Burger Day. 01:00 - Wellness Routines 04:10 - National Burger Day 05:28 - Matt Ryan Legacy 10:07 - Braves vs Red Sox 12:11 - Atlanta Sports Update

Stake and Sandra explore the trend of holding student-athletes back in eighth grade for athletic advantages, featuring insights from Mike Johnson and Rusty Mansell. They also react to Matt Ryan's recent appearance at Falcons practice and his impact on young stars like Drake London and Kyle Pitts. 01:00 - Re-classifying Youth Athletes 06:04 - Matt Ryan Mentors Falcons 08:55 - Evaluating Roster Expectations

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff discussed whether its time for Alex Anthopoulos to put all his chips on the table, is Matt Ryan's speed benefitting Falcons fans, and Braves TV Reporter Wiley Ballard joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Brendan Suhr is joined by best-selling author and keynote speaker Jon Gordon to discuss his latest book, The Power of Positive Habits, and how simple daily habits can transform leadership, coaching, performance, and culture. Gordon shares why habits are truly the foundation of winning—whether in sports, business, or life—and explains how mindset, encouragement, gratitude, accountability, and purpose-driven leadership can help coaches bring out the best in themselves and their teams. Throughout the conversation, Suhr and Gordon connect the book directly to coaching, emphasizing the importance of culture in modern coaching, with stories and insights involving leaders like Sean McVay, Eric Spoelstra, Matt Ryan, and Sam Presti. Gordon shares practical ways coaches can implement these lessons with their teams immediately. This conversation is packed with takeaways for any coach, leader, teacher, or parent looking to create lasting impact through intentional habits and positive leadership.All that and more on Episode 331 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.For more information on Jon's book visit:https://powerofpositivehabitsbook.comNoah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Braves take the series with the Fish Kyle Busch tragedy RedZone - Falcons OTAs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves winning another game, Falcons OTA's, Matt Ryan, Hawks rumors getting hotter by the day and more before letting listeners try to Win Chuck's Dinner. Later in the hour the guys talked more about the Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves, Albert Breer, Matt Ryan and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abe and Mike evaluate Chris Sale's elite performance for the Braves and Matt Ryan's leadership message to Falcons rookies. They also discuss Dominic Smith's marathon at-bat with Grant McAuley and process sudden breaking news regarding a NASCAR champion. 01:20 - Tequila and Kiffin Debate 05:10 - Falcons Leadership Updates 13:07 - Chris Sale's Brilliance 17:48 - Dominic Smith's Surge 22:20 - MLB and Practice News 29:40 - Kyle Busch News

Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they discuss why they believe Matt Ryan's time as the team's longtime quarterback during his playing days may be just why he was the right hire to help esteablish the culture and identity the team is in need of.

Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on what is being reported on OTAs and have a discussion on whether the team had a true identity last season and agree having Matt Ryan in the building may be what the team needs to establish "real culture and identity".

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan thank Falcons Vice President of player affairs Kevin Winston for letting him speak to the Falcons rookies at Falcons University, and explain why they think Matt bringing back Kevin may be Matt's best move as the Falcons President of Football so far.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves, Albert Breer, Matt Ryan and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Braves winning another game, Falcons OTA's, Matt Ryan, Hawks rumors getting hotter by the day and more before letting listeners try to Win Chuck's Dinner. Later in the hour the guys talked more about the Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Ryan addresses Falcons rookies about the importance of leadership and professional preparation during the Falcon U program. Discussion focuses on how Ryan's executive presence aims to instill a culture of accountability similar to the model used by Kirby Smart. The segment concludes with a bold prediction regarding Michael Penix Jr. starting in the season opener. 02:03 - Matt Ryan's Rookie Message 04:27 - Cruelty Of Pro Football 06:23 - Falcons Culture Under Audit 11:32 - Building Accountability Through Culture 13:36 - Penix Starting Week One

Stake and Bo discuss the sudden flash floods in Midtown and Dave Portnoy's recent pizza tour through Atlanta. They analyze Chris Sale's dominant start for the Braves and Lane Kiffin's controversial coaching history. Finally, they examine Matt Ryan's new role with the Falcons and why Michael Penix Jr. might start Week 1. 01:50 - Jake's Chinese Food Gate 05:20 - Atlanta Barbecue and Portnoy 09:15 - Chris Sale Leads Braves 12:25 - Nolan Smith Speeding Incident 17:35 - Lane Kiffin Interview Analysis 25:15 - Ed Orgeron Joins Staff 31:45 - Matt Ryan Mentors Rookies 37:30 - Penix Week 1 Prediction 43:05 - Special Teams Inspiration

Joe Patrick explores Matt Ryan's prominent role as a face of the Falcons organization and how his reputation provides political capital during a transition period. They also discuss the team's decision to exclude quarterbacks from recent marketing materials as Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. prepare for training camp. 01:00 - AMA and OTA Preview 02:29 - Schedule and Playoff Outlook 05:12 - Matt Ryan and Marketing

Andy and guest Joe Patrick analyze the start of Falcons OTAs and the dynamic between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. They explore the difficulty of the early-season schedule and Matt Ryan's prominent presence as the face of the organization's front office. 01:06 - Andy and Joe Patrick 04:04 - Falcons Quarterback Battle 10:11 - Falcons Schedule Outlook 20:34 - Matt Ryan's Front Office Role 25:24 - Falcons Marketing and Jerseys

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Falcons scheule release video that featured Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningam and This is Sportscenter commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy McMichael reflects on vocal quarterbacks like Matt Ryan and Philip Rivers before debating the best baseball movie villains from his childhood. The conversation concludes with a critique of James Harden's performance and a look ahead to NBA playoff action featuring Spurs and Timberwolves. 01:00 - NFL Trash Talk Stories 04:16 - Baseball Movie Villains Debate 07:43 - NBA Playoff Breakdown

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Falcons schedule - how many wins are we looking at? Braves drop series finale to the Cubs Jim Bowden, former GM & MLB insider, joins the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Tim Kurkjian talks some Braves & '60 sitcoms with us Atlanta Falcons schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Falcons scheule release video that featured Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningam and This is Sportscenter commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Joyner joins the broadcast to share the inspiration behind the Atlanta Falcons' viral 'This is SportsCenter' schedule release parody. They highlight the contributions of Drake London and Matt Ryan while discussing the competitive landscape of NFL team marketing. The conversation also previews the upcoming Week 4 showdown against the New Orleans Saints on the 20th anniversary of Steve Gleason's blocked punt. 01:18 - Hawks NBA Draft Outlook 02:43 - Shannon Joyner Interview 09:32 - Comparing NFL Marketing 13:32 - Saints 20th Anniversary Game

With Falcons rookie minicamp underway, Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) to discuss Atlanta's rookie class and projected impact, the new regime with Matt Ryan, Kevin Stefanski, and Ian Cunningham, and more. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel. ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A lot of advisors want to launch their own fee-only RIA, but the gap between "I'm ready" and "I have clients" can feel enormous. We're talking with Matt Ryan, founder of Focused Mission Financial in San Diego, about how he made the leap in 2022 after nearly a decade inside planning-focused firms, and what it actually looked like to build momentum from the ground up.We get specific about how his growth really happened: boots-on-the-ground marketing through coffees, lunches, and golf, backed by consistent touchpoints like a newsletter and short-form video. Matt also shares the truth about shiny objects, including paid lead programs like SmartAsset, and why some tactics fall flat for a solo RIA without the time and speed to follow up like a larger team.On the client service side, Matt walks us through how his process evolved into a formal six-step onboarding system, plus what changed when he hired an operations specialist to tighten workflows. We also dig into his work with self-employed clients, including solo 401(k) planning and tax planning, and how those needs show up differently than traditional retiree households.Finally, we talk about scaling with intention, integrating clients from a retiring advisor's book, and setting a boundary around lifestyle so growth never crowds out family time.If you're building an advisory firm, refining your financial planning process, or trying to find marketing that fits your personality, you'll take away practical ideas you can use right away. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the show with another advisor, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Matt's Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ryan-fmf/Music in this episode was obtained from Bensound

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about what they would consider a successful season for the Atlanta Falcons this year, and explain why they think the Falcons season will be a success as long as they figure out what they have or don't have in quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and are able to move forward knowing what does or doesn't have to be done to address the future of the quarterback position.