The Morning Shift’s full show on Friday, February 20th, 2026.

HR1 - Most MLB starting pitchers won’t use new ABS Challenge System

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, react to the Atlanta Braves testing the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System during yesterday’s workout as Grant Holmes, Bryce Elder and Reynaldo López threw live batting practice, and talk about how pitchers, catchers, and batters can't get distracted by the ABS Challenge system because they need to stay focused on their task at hand and stay locked in on the actual game. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with EchoPark Speedway Communications Manager Tyler Head! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Tyler discuss it being busy during a race weekend at EchoPark Speedway, but that being what he lives for, what all Tyler has to do and the fires Tyler has to put out during a race weekend at EchoPark Speedway, how cool it’s been to see and be apart of all the changes and transitions EchoPark Speedway has been through, all the racing and events fan can experience tomorrow at EchoPark Speedway, the Camper’s Inn RV Mike and Beau are in and how nice they are, how the re-pavement and track changes to EchoPark Speedway have changed the style of racing at EchoPark Speedway, how the drivers feel about the racing at EchoPark Speedway, if EchoPark Speedway is helping NASCAR getting back to the old school plate racing that racing fans fell in love with, and how fans can get tickets to any and all of the events this weekend at EchoPark Speedway. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon getting arrested Wednesday night on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges, explain why they think that there’s not much else that Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Coach Kirby Smart can do to stop players from reckless driving, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike’d Up!

HR2 - Falcons need speedy WR who has ability to make something out of nothing

In hour two Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to The Athletic putting out their first beat writer mock draft, react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall mocking Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard to the Falcons with the 48th overall pick, and explain why they think the Falcons should have a lot of good wide receivers to choose from with their 48th pick. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with NASCAR Cup Series driver, driver of the number 47 car, and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr.! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Ricky discuss Ricky’s second place finish at the Daytona 500 last weekend, Ricky liked that the green flag stayed out on the last lap of the Daytona 500 last weekend, how much Ricky’s spotter was talking to him during the wreck at the Daytona 500 last weekend and how much Ricky listens to his spotter versus how much Ricky just lets his racing instincts come into play, EchoPark Speedway being a unique and fun track, and if Ricky thinks racing at EchoPark Speedway is like the old school plate racing that racing fans fell in love with. Finally, The Morning Shift closes out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul with NASCAR Cup Series driver, driver of the number 47 car, and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for the halftime portion of the show!

HR3 - Falcons should be able to get 1st round caliber WR & DL talent with 48th pick

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, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, continue to react to The Athletic putting out their first beat writer mock draft, react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall mocking Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard to the Falcons with the 48th overall pick, explain why they think the Falcons should draft an interior defensive lineman with their 48th overall pick despite their need at wide receiver, react to Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez consistently sitting around 93 miles per hour and hitting 94 miles per hour during the second inning of yesterday’s live batting practice, talk about how this is a promising sign for Lopez, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez consistently sitting around 93 miles per hour and hitting 94 miles per hour during the second inning of yesterday’s live batting practice, talk about how this is a promising sign for Lopez, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to The Athletic putting out their first beat writer mock draft, react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall mocking Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard to the Falcons with the 48th overall pick, and explain why they think the Falcons should draft an interior defensive lineman with their 48th overall pick despite their need at wide receiver.

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

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan play a round of Fair or Foul with NASCAR Cup Series driver, driver of the number 47 car, and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for the halftime portion of the show!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with NASCAR Cup Series driver, driver of the number 47 car, and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr.! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Ricky discuss Ricky’s second place finish at the Daytona 500 last weekend, Ricky liked that the green flag stayed out on the last lap of the Daytona 500 last weekend, how much Ricky’s spotter was talking to him during the wreck at the Daytona 500 last weekend and how much Ricky listens to his spotter versus how much Ricky just lets his racing instincts come into play, EchoPark Speedway being a unique and fun track, and if Ricky thinks racing at EchoPark Speedway is like the old school plate racing that racing fans fell in love with.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to The Athletic putting out their first beat writer mock draft, react to Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall mocking Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard to the Falcons with the 48th overall pick, and explain why they think the Falcons should have a lot of good wide receivers to choose from with their 48th pick.