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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!

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!

The Morning Shift's full show on Friday, July 11th 2025.

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 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 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.

The Morning Shift's full show on Thursday, July 10th, 2025.

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!

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!

HR3 - Falcons face a lot of good QBs in 2025, but there's no debating who's toughest In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call into the show and talk about how they're feeling about the Braves right now, give their take on who they think will be the toughest quarterback the Falcons' defense faces this season, and what's the highest pressure situation they've ever been in, or a high pressure situation they're in on a regular basis. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment The Morning Shift crew talks 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, Beau, and Ali also 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. The Morning Shift crew reacts to what Porizingis had to say, and then to close out hour three Mike, Beau, and Ali dive into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

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.

Talk To Me Nice Thursday The boys have touched down in Australia and aren't messing around by getting straight too it!... From the hotel room to the try zone of the Ampol Stadium where last night, State Of Origin Game 3 was played!... 2 absolute powerhouses of the Raiders join the boys for a chat on the show, Laki Tasi and Jackson Powers-Johnson!... Also a huge shoutout to The Las Vegas Raiders for once again the amazing hospitality and to Qantas for getting the boys over seas safely!... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We dropped some merch! Use TMS for 10% off. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Morning Shift's full show on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025.

HR1 - Kirk Cousins only human for doing what was in best interest of him & his family In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons' backup quarterback Kirk Cousins talk about why he played through his shoulder and elbow injuries on Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback', react to what Cousins had to say, and explain why Kirk handled his injuries poorly, but did what any athlete would do. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why Falcons' Head Coach Raheem Morris is getting unfair criticism for not benching Kirk Cousins sooner. Then, The Morning Shift crew recaps and reacts to the Atlanta Braves losing 10-1 to the Oakland Athletics last night in Oakland in game one of their three game series with the Athletics. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew reacts to Georgia Tech hiring Ryan Alpert as its new athletic director, and explains why they think Alpert is the perfect replacement for J-Batt as the Georgia Tech Athletic Director. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to UCF Head Football coach Scott Frost saying going to be the Head Coach at Nebraska “wasn't a good move”, and react to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark doubling down on the so-called 5+11 future College Football Playoff format, while acknowledging that it might benefit his league more in the future than currently. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Raheem Morris deserves no blame for Kirk Cousins' injury situation In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with WWE wrestler Jade Cargill! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Jade discuss how Jade got into wrestling, her upcoming match with Naomi in State Farm Arena on Saturday, her daily routine, how she met her husband, former Brave Brandon Phillips, and more! Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to react to Atlanta Falcons' backup quarterback Kirk Cousins explaining why he played through his shoulder and elbow injuries on Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback'. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why Falcons fans can be upset at Kirk Cousins, but also explain why Kirk's actions have validity. The Morning Shift crew also explains why Falcons' doctors and Falcons' Head Coach Raheem Morris don't deserve blame because Kirk Cousins showed he was healthy enough to play at times even after the Saints game where he suffered his shoulder and elbow injuries. Finally, to close out hour two Ali gets Mike and Beau to debate it out in a game of Which One!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in for the Wake Up Call to give their take on Kirk Cousins' comments that he made on Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback' explaining why he played through his shoulder and elbow injuries. Mike, Ali and Beau also let callers give their take on how they're feeling about the Braves, and if they'll continue to watch them this season. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback' has given Falcons' fans good closure on the Kirk Cousins story, and now that they've gotten this closure they can stop talking about the Kirk Cousins story for good.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 10-1 to the Oakland Athletics last night in Oakland in game one of their three game series with the Athletics. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how this season is likely Brian Snitker's final season as the Braves' Manager, and explain why they think Snitker deserves to either finish the season as Manager or step down for the second half of the season if he wants to. The Morning Shift crew also explains why General Manager Alex Anthopoulos isn't going anywhere.

HR3 - Kirk Cousins gave Falcons fans closure on his injury situation; it's time to forget it In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in for the Wake Up Call to give their take on Kirk Cousins' comments that he made on Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback' explaining why he played through his shoulder and elbow injuries. Mike, Ali and Beau also let callers give their take on how they're feeling about the Braves, and if they'll continue to watch them this season. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how Season 2 of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback' has given Falcons' fans good closure on the Kirk Cousins story, and now that they've gotten this closure they can stop talking about the Kirk Cousins story for good. Then, Mike, Ali and Beau let you hear Atlanta Hawks' General Manager Onsi Saleh talk about Trae Young helping recruit players to Atlanta, and how he's not publicly discussing player contracts for Trae Young, Dyson Daniels or any other player. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Saleh had to say, and explain why they think his confidence and no nonsense approach is refreshing. Mike, Ali and Beau also recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 10-1 to the Oakland Athletics last night in Oakland in game one of their three game series with the Athletics. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how this season is likely Brian Snitker's final season as the Braves' Manager, and explain why they think Snitker deserves to either finish the season as Manager or step down for the second half of the season if he wants to. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why General Manager Alex Anthopoulos isn't going anywhere. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid.

We Awn Wednesday Brook receives an unexpected call that turns out to be one he's glad he answered... Are the lads still with the times? or are they closer to unc status than they realise, they test this with the new Gen Z slang... Matua Marc has a rev up for your mid week cloudiness!... And yes Shifters we will be honest, this show was pre recorded as the lads are currently in Australia FOR THEIR FIRST STATE OF ORIGIN! So if you see them about, don't be afraid to say hey!.... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We dropped some merch! Use TMS for 10% off. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR2 - Falcons' 2025-26 schedule filled with teams who have good pass rush units 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 pass rushers the Falcons will face this season, and list three of the top five pass rushers the Falcons will face in the 2025-26 season. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to an article from Awful Announcing where they are predicting what they think the NFL media rights deals will look like in 2030, and explain why the NFL shouldn't put anymore games exclusively on streaming services if they know what's good for them. Finally, Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour two by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid! On this edition of The Life of Squid, Beau gives you his top five MTV reality TV shows.

HR3 - Falcons' O-Line will have their hands full blocking 1 guy in particular this season In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their reactions to Beau Morgan's top five MTV reality TV shows list in the Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about what criteria a show has to meet to be considered reality television. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best pass rusher the Falcons will face this season, and explain why there's no debate on who the top pass rusher the Falcons will face this season. The Morning Shift crew also continues to preview tonight's game between the Atlanta Braves and the Oakland Athletics as the Braves begin a three game series with the Athletics in Oakland tonight. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why it's critical that the Braves get a good start from Didier Fuentes tonight. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike'd Up!

HR1 - Braves still have time to turn season around, but it feels like all hope is lost In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about today being Amazon prime day, and preview tonight's game between the Atlanta Braves and the Oakland Athletics as they begin a three game series with the Athletics in Oakland tonight. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves' season has a nail in the coffin feel to it after Atlanta just lost five of six very winnable games at home. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues their 2025 Atlanta Falcons' opponents superlatives series! In this segment Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about the best pass rushers the Falcons will face this season, and talk about how the Falcons offensive line will have to deal with many skilled pass rushers this season. The Morning Shift crew also talks about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Mike, Beau, and Ali react to Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic agreeing to a five-year rookie max extension, the Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz and Miami Heat agreeing to a trade yesterday that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah. The Morning Shift crew closes out this edition of The Front Page by getting some insight from Beau Morgan on episode one of season two of the Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback'. Beau talks about how episode one gives Falcons' fans immediate insight on Kirk Cousins' decision to come to Atlanta and his struggles learning the offense. Finally, to close out hour one Mike, Beau, and Ali dive into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

The Morning Shift's full show on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.

Big Truss Tuesday! Jordan was across all the sports over the weekend... This lead him down a rabbit hole around Countries and their anthems... So he went away, did some homework and has brought to the table what he thinks are the best National Anthems... Let us know what your top 3 would be!... Game 3, the State Of Orgin DECIDER is tomorrow... All bets are ON the table and one of our own placed a bet for anyone to be a part of only to be met... and met by someone who isn't messing around! Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR3 - Braves' season probably over after falling to season low 11 games under .500 In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about if they think Jessie Bates being ranked number 92 on this year's NFL Top 100 list is disrespectful to Jessie Bates, if they are working their dream job, what their dream job is, if they've ever offended someone on accident, or gave someone what they thought was a compliment but was really an insult in The Wake Up Call! Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting swept in their three game home series against the Baltimore Orioles after a 2-1 loss yesterday. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the Braves' playoff hopes have now gone down the drain with them now being a season low 11 games under .500 after being swept by Orioles this weekend. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets saying yesterday that he will not be participating in the Derby this year in Atlanta. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think it's good that Alonso won't be in the Derby this year. Mike, Beau, and Ali crew also react to Philadelphia Phillies' slugger Kyle Schwarber saying yesterday that he won't be part of the derby, and react to the news that Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pass on the Home Run Derby as well. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think that there's no reason Ronald Acuña Jr. shouldn't be a favorite to win this year's Home Run Derby. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - NFL Top 100 list having Jessie Bates at No. 92 doesn't fully illustrate his value In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting swept in their three game home series against the Baltimore Orioles this past weekend after a 2-1 loss yesterday. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves' bats must stop pressing if they want to see offensive improvement. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to react to Atlanta Falcons Safety Jessie Bates III coming in at number 92 on the 2025 NFL Top 100 players list, and explain why they think Bates should be higher on the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think Jessie being number 92 on this year's NFL Top 100 players list is disrespectful to Jessie. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear New Orleans Saints' tight end Foster Moreau talk about the Saints' quarterback competition, and what he's seen from rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Moreau had to say, and explain why this news should be music to Atlanta Falcons fans' ears. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

HR1 - Braves' offense must undergo massive changes to get back to 2023 production In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap their long fourth of July holiday weekends, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting swept in their three game home series this past weekend against the Baltimore Orioles after a 2-1 loss yesterday. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves' offensive struggles stem from their lack of identity on offense. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to Atlanta Falcons Safety Jessie Bates III coming in at number 92 on the 2025 NFL Top 100 players list, and explain why they think Bates should be higher on the list. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how they think Jessie is number 92 on this year's NFL Top 100 players list due to the Falcons' overall secondary struggles last season. The Morning Shift crew also talks about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Mike, Beau, and Ali react to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and Braves' starting pitcher Chris Sale joining Ronald Acuña Jr. as hometown All-Stars. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how all three of the Braves' All-Stars are very deserving of their All-Star nods. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray being announced as a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and guard Rhyne Howard being announced as a reserve for the All-Star Game. The Morning Shift crew closes out this edition of The Front Page by reacting to Atlanta United playing to a scoreless draw on the road against D.C. United on Saturday. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali crew close out hour one by diving into the world of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

The Morning Shift's full show on Monday, July 7th, 2025.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets saying yesterday that he will not be participating in the Derby this year in Atlanta. Mike, Beau, and Ali explain why they think it's good that Alonso won't be in the Derby this year. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber saying yesterday that he won't be part of the derby, and react to the news that Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pass on the Home Run Derby as well. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think that there's no reason Ronald Acuña Jr. shouldn't be a favorite to win this year's Home Run Derby.

LDV Mahi Monday Research time! Who from your birthyear is the MVP? Who takes the crown as the most valuable player from the year that you were born??... Also on todays show, we were fortunate to sit down with the 42nd and current Prime Minister of Aotearoa, Christopher Luxon to talk less politics and more for the people!... Knock Knock... It's Live Show Tickets! Don't forget that they are live and waiting to find their new home! Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! : youknowclothing.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=tms Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gedit, Gedit Friday! BROOK HAS BROUGHT THE ENO TODAY... With ANOTHER game to test the just how well the boys know each other... How do you think they'll go?... Today we have the absolute honour and privilege to have some of his precious time to talk... We sit down with the inspiring, humble, can feel his presence as soon as he walks in, Tame Iti... Please stay safe over the weekend Shifters, look out for yourself, look out for those you are with and we will see you on Monday! Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We dropped some merch! Use TMS for 10% off. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youknowclothing.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Morning Shift's full show on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.

HR3 - Alex Anthopoulos must bring in starting pitcher at trade deadline to help rotation In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call into the show and talk about their fourth of July plans, talk about whether or not they're running in tomorrow's Peachtree Road Race, what song or movie makes them teary eyed, and what their temperature is on the Atlanta Braves right now during their roller coaster 2025 season. Then, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Spencer Schwellenbach's injury, how Matt Olson has been able to be so locked in and disciplined when it comes to not striking out as much, if Olson getting moved to the number two spot in the batting order and batting behind Ronald Acuña Jr. is part of the reason he's been so successful over the last month plus, what moves Grant thinks General Manager Alex Anthopoulos will be looking to make at the trade deadline, and if Grant thinks the Braves would start either Drake Baldwin or Sean Murphy at catcher and have the other one be the designated hitter. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by talking about how it can be tough to find clothes that fit for big and tall people, buying NASCAR merch, and then dive into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid where Beau talks about one of the great sports halftime show performers of all time Red Panda being sidelined with an injury.

HR2 - Ronald Acuña Jr. being All-Star starter is news Braves fans needed to hear In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Ronald Acuña Jr. earning a starting spot in the National League outfiled in this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta, and explain why its huge for the Braves and the city of Atlanta to have a hometown player in the starting lineup in this year's All-Star Game as the host city. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels last night in game two of their three game series. Then, The Morning Shift crew talks about some race etiquette you need to know about if you're running in the Peachtree Road Race tomorrow, discuss if the Fourth of July is the best holiday, and continue to react to Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith signing an NIL Deal with Adidas even though Ohio State is a Nike school. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about the influx of good and bad news the Braves got yesterday between Jurickson Profar returning from his 80-game suspension, Spencer Schwellenbach being placed on the 15-day injured list after fracturing his pitching elbow, Daysbel Hernandez returning from his extended IL stint, Ronald Acuña Jr. earning a starting spot in the National League outfield in this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta, and the Braves ultimately winning their game against the Los Angeles Angels in comeback fashion last night 8-3. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by diving into The Life of Mike Johnson getting Mike'd Up, and playing a special Thursday edition of Fair or Foul!

HR1 - It's time for Braves' offense to return favor & carry starting pitching for a while In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels last night in game two of their three game series. Mike, Ali, and Beau also talk about how the Braves' offense must continue to step up like they did last night with Chris Sale and now Spencer Schwellenbach both out for a while. Then, The Morning Shift crew lets you hear longtime NFL film analyst Greg Cosell talk about how he loved Kyle Pitts when he came out of college, but now when he watches Kyle Pitts on tape all he can say is that he looks uninspired. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what Cosell had to say, and talk about how if a contract year doesn't motivate Kyle Pitts then nothing will. 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 Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith signing an NIL Deal with Adidas even though Ohio State is a Nike school, the New York Knicks being expected to hire two-time NBA Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown as the franchise's next head coach, and Atlanta United FC signing defender Enea Mihaj. Finally, Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Talk To Me Nice Thursday If you missed out on Pre Sale yesterday don't worry!, we've got you with another chance to grab tickets... But with the way Pre Sale went, you will want to be quick this time!... Ladies, we wanted to test our knowledge and feminine side by trying to understand what you are meaning when you describe your love life based off of beauty products!... This Saturday The All Blacks defend their whenua against the French and well... Matua Marc has something he would like to say about it... GET READY! Because at 7:05pm this Saturday, it's going DOWN... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We dropped some merch! Use TMS for 10% off. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue their Atlanta Falcons' 2025 Opponents superlatives series, and in this segment Mike, Beau, and Ali continue to discuss where the toughest place to play will be for the Falcons this season. The Morning Shift crew also explains why all of the Falcons' primetime road games this season will be some of their tougher games this season.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue their Atlanta Falcons' 2025 Opponents superlatives series, and in this segment Mike, Beau, and Ali discuss where the toughest place to play will be for the Falcons this season. The Morning Shift crew also names their top three toughest road environments the Falcons will play in this season.

HR3 - Jurickson Profar will spark Braves' offense as long as he has good at-bats In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and talk about if they think Drake London being ranked number 97 on this year's NFL Top 100 players list is too low of a ranking for Drake, how they feel about Jurickson Profar returning to the Atlanta Braves' lineup tonight, what their best 40 yard dash, mile, 5K, or any of their other best running times are, and if they would let Beau cater their cookout in the Wake Up Call! Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau continue their Atlanta Falcons' 2025 Opponents superlatives series, and in this segment The Morning Shift crew continues to discuss where the toughest place to play will be for the Falcons this season. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why all of the Falcons' primetime road games this season will be some of their tougher games this season. The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels last night in game one of their three game series. Mike, Ali, and Beau also preview tonight's game, and talk about how Jurickson Profar must at least bring good at-bats to the Braves' lineup tonight. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid.

HR2 - Brian Snitker thinks Braves are starting to overthink & get in their own way In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Falcons' Wide Receiver Drake London being ranked number 97 on this year's NFL Top 100 players list, and explain why they think 97 is too low of a ranking for the Falcons top wide receiver. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels last night in game one of their three game series. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Braves' Manager Brian Snitker talk about how he thinks the team is overanalyzing the mental side of things, and react to what Snit had to say as well. Finally, Ali, Beau, and Dylan close out hour two by getting to answer some specialized, specific, and personal questions from Mike in a special edition of Which One Wednesday!

HR1 - Falcons have to play in some of the toughest road environments in NFL in 2025 In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing 4-0 to the Los Angeles Angels last night in game one of their three game series. Mike, Ali, and Beau also talk about how it doesn't matter who's pitching for the Braves if the offense continues to struggle the way it is currently. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues their Atlanta Falcons' 2025 Opponents superlatives series, and in this segment Mike, Beau, and Ali discuss where the toughest place to play will be for the Falcons this season. The Morning Shift crew also names their top three toughest road environments the Falcons will play in this season. Mike, Ali, and Beau also talk about the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page The Morning Shift crew reacts to tight end Darren Waller coming out of retirement to join the Miami Dolphins, as the Dolphins will trade a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Giants, who held his rights, in exchange for Waller and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think the Dolphins replacing Jonnu Smith with Darren Waller may end up being an upgrade for Miami. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to acquire free agent center Myles Turner, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agreeing to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension with the champion Oklahoma City Thunder through the 2030-31 season, and Gilgeous-Alexander's contract extension giving him the richest annual salary for a player in league history.

The Morning Shift's full show on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.

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 tight end Darren Waller coming out of retirement to join the Miami Dolphins, as the Dolphins will trade a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Giants, who held his rights, in exchange for Waller and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think the Dolphins replacing Jonnu Smith with Darren Waller may end up being an upgrade for Miami.

We Awn Wednesday Who made the most of presale and managed to get tickets to The Morning Shift WORLD TOUR (Well Sort Of)... General Sale is live this coming Friday so don't stress if you missed out!... Love finds us in mysterious ways but sometimes it just happens to be right place, right time!... Matua was doing some deep diving on the internet and came across some history changing stories that you may have forgotten or never heard before... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We dropped some merch! Use TMS for 10% off. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR3 - It finally feels like Hawks have a plan again & the plan is actually being executed In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on the Hawks sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million yesterday, and the Hawks also signing free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million deal. Ali, Mike, and Beau also let listeners call in and critique Ali's top five July 4th playlist songs in the Wake Up Call! Then, The Morning Shift crew continues this Tuesday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with 92.9 The Games' own Atlanta Hawks insider and reporter Caleb Johnson! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Caleb discuss how the Hawks' offseason moves will allow Asa Newell to develop, where Caleb thinks the Hawks rank in the Eastern Conference now after the offseason moves they've made so far, and what Caleb thinks the Hawks starting lineup and rotations will look like for this upcoming season. The Morning Shift crew also continues to preview the Atlanta Braves' upcoming three game home series versus the Los Angeles Angels that starts tonight, and talk about how Didier Fuentes needs to start to figure things out tonight in his first career start at home versus the Angels. Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Hawks now need to be competing to win East not just getting out of play-in In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the reports that Atlanta Hawks are sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to react to reports that free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the Hawks have a lot of lineup flexibility now after their recent offseason moves. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue to preview the Atlanta Braves' upcoming three game home series versus the Los Angeles Angels that starts tonight, and explain why they think if Michael Harris II doesn't start tonight it signals that there is officially a platoon in center field. The Morning Shift crew also continues to react to the reports that Atlanta Hawks are sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to react to reports that free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the Hawks should compete for the Eastern Conference title next season with the offseason additions they've made so far. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

HR1 - Onsi Saleh continues to set Hawks up to win now & in the future In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the reports that Atlanta Hawks are sending a 2027 second-round pick via Cleveland and cash to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade for four years and $62 million. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to reports that free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how these moves give the Hawks legit depth, defense, and shooting.Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali let callers give their reactions to these moves, talk about how new Hawks General Manager Onsi Saleh is giving Trae Young all the pieces he needs to lead the Hawks to a deep postseason run this year, and also talk about how this year is put up or shut up time for Trae. The Morning Shift crew also talks about all of the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page Mike, Beau, and Ali preview the Atlanta Braves upcoming three game home series versus the Los Angeles Angels that starts tonight, and explain why the Braves need to win five of their next six games. The Morning Shift crew closes out this edition of The Front Page by reacting to the Miami Dolphins agreeing to trade three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, a 2027 fifth-round pick, and a pick swap. Finally, to close out hour one Mike, Beau, and Ali dive into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

The Morning Shift's Full Show on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025.

Big Truss Tuesday! Have you heard the news?!... The Morning Shift "Is That Us" WORLD TOUR! (Well sort of), Pre Sale tickets go live TODAY at 12pm on our Shifters Facebook Page! You have until 12pm Wednesday (Tomorrow) to make the most of the Pre Sale! So don't miss out!... The male timeline, what are checkpoints in your life that made you stop and think "Well then... Didn't know it'd hurt this much"... Koro Marc has been looking after his granddaughter for the past few days, and because it has been awhile since he was in the stages of early parent hood it got the mind cogs turning... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youknowclothing.com/search?q=tms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LDV Mahi Monday Gather around... Gather around, it's time for Matua to take you on a trip down memory lane... Because Matua Marc has brought in his SCRAPBOOKS! For story time!... Today we hear from teachers and get an insight on how they have thick skin with their most outrageous teaching stories... Love, oooo, aaahhh, yuck, hmmm... How do you say I love you without actually saying it?... Hit that link below to stay caught up with anything and everything TMS. www.facebook.com/groups/3394787437503676/ Shop our TMS Merch here fam! : youknowclothing.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=tms Thank you to the team at Chemist Warehouse for helping us keep the lights on, here at The Morning Shift... www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices