Friday's FULL SHOW - July 17, 2026

Andy and Abe dive into the buzzing atmosphere of the World Cup in Atlanta and evaluate the Braves' roster needs as the trade deadline nears. They also review Brent Key’s remarks at ACC Media Days and debate which college football programs truly won the offseason.

01:50 - Sports Calendar Update

06:52 - World Cup Consolation Matches

09:35 - Braves Midseason Analysis

14:05 - Trade Deadline Strategy

18:35 - Braves Rehab Updates

24:30 - Brent Key at Media Day

34:55 - Winning the Offseason

44:50 - ACC Season Outlook

Andy and Abe Gordon preview the World Cup final showdown between Spain and Argentina, analyzing Lionel Messi's hunt for a second title. They examine Maxx Crosby's thoughts on NFL uniform policies and the league's potential move into markets like Japan. The conversation also explores unconventional morning routines, including public grooming and a preference for cold leftovers.

02:10 - Cold Food And Shaving Habits

07:47 - Maxx Crosby Uniform Comments

10:41 - NFL International Growth Plans

15:39 - World Cup Final Legacy

21:36 - Spain vs Argentina Tactics

Andy Bunker and Abe analyze the Atlanta Braves' rotation issues and whether the team should trade top prospects for established starters like Tariq Skubal. They also discuss the return of Atlanta United and the high-stakes soccer finals taking place over the weekend. The conversation weighs the risk of depleting the farm system against the potential for a championship run.

01:00 - Atlanta United Returning

05:35 - World Cup Legacies

11:13 - Braves Pitching Rotation

18:25 - Trading Top Prospects

Andy and Abe evaluate the Braves rotation as they head into the second half of the season, specifically looking at the upcoming performance of Owen Murphy and the return of Chris Sale. They debate whether the front office should aggressively trade top prospects for elite arms like Tariq Skubal or Sonny Gray to bolster their postseason chances.

01:02 - Braves Series Preview

04:14 - Pitching Staff Expectations

06:14 - Trade Deadline Strategy

11:02 - History of Prospect Trades

Andy analyzes the high-stakes World Cup final and the potential for Lionel Messi to solidify his legacy with another major trophy. He also previews Atlanta United's return to the pitch and the Braves opening their second half of the season against the Rangers.

01:49 - Atlanta United Vibe Check

05:36 - Messi Golden Ball Debate

07:48 - World Cup Storylines Preview

11:54 - Braves Face Texas Rangers

Andy and Abe Gordon preview the World Cup final, weighing Argentina's reliance on Lionel Messi against Spain's disciplined, possession-heavy system. They discuss the potential passing of the torch to young star Lamine Yamal and predict whether Argentina can achieve an unprecedented back-to-back championship.

01:44 - Argentina vs Spain Final Preview

05:08 - Spain's Tactical Dominance and Style

09:28 - Lamine Yamal and World Cup Legacies

Andy and Randy react to Maxx Crosby’s request for the NFL to allow players more creativity with their cleats. They also dive into a debate about eating cold leftovers and discuss Roger Goodell's plans for international expansion.

01:00 - Intro and NBA News

02:10 - Eating Cold Leftovers Debate

07:46 - NFL Uniforms and Expansion

Andy and Abe react to Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry’s comments about his program’s progress during ACC Media Day. They also discuss the Open Championship leaderboard and evaluate which teams truly had the best offseasons in college football.

01:00 - SEC Media Day Preview

02:11 - Open Championship Leaderboard Update

05:03 - Brent Pry On Virginia Tech

09:32 - Evaluating Top Offseason Performances

14:19 - ACC Football Season Outlook

Andy and Randy analyze the Atlanta Braves' recent form and the rehab progress of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim as they move to Triple-A Gwinnett. They also discuss Arthur Blank's interest in hosting the 2038 World Cup and the state of the Atlanta Hawks' Summer League squad. Finally, Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key shares his philosophy on team culture and the evolving landscape of college football.

01:00 - Braves Rehab Updates

04:56 - Blank on World Cup

08:21 - Brent Key's Philosophy