Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to ACC commissioner Jim Phillips saying he wants to see the College Football Playoffs expanded to 24-teams, and explain why they think the College Football Playoffs shouldn't expand to 24 teams just because the ACC can't get more than one team in.

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.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 4-1 last night in Atlanta in game two of their three game series, and explain why they think Mauricio Dubón's defense and clutch hitting will keep him in the Braves everyday lineup even when the team gets fully healthy.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026.

HR1 - Michael Penix Jr. throwing in Falcons offseason program good, but not huge deal

In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 last night in Atlanta in game one of their three game series, talk about how the Braves’ win over the Cubs last night was good, but the team’s tribute to Bobby Cox and Ted Turner was great, let you hear and react to the Atlanta Falcons’ rookie players trying to pronounce different county and city names in Georgia, react to the video the Atlanta Falcons posted on social media yesterday of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. dropping back and throwing passes to wide receiver Drake London, explain why they think the video should put Falcons fans at ease, but shouldn’t cause any overreactions either, discuss which of the Falcons opponents they would like to see the Falcons play earlier in the season rather than later on in the season, react to Texas Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian telling USA Today that "all you have to do is take basket weaving, and you can get an Ole Miss degree.", explain why they think no college football coach should be talking about having better academics than any other school, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it’!

HR2 - Falcons playing AFC North games early in season would be highly beneficial

In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to discuss which of the Atlanta Falcons opponents they would like to see the Falcons play earlier in the season rather than later on in the season, explain why they think the Falcons are better off playing the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers sooner rather than later, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Mike and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including picking which game they think will be tougher for the Atlanta Falcons this season between the Baltimore Ravens or the Kansas City Chiefs, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 last night in Atlanta in game one of their three game series, explain why they think the Braves must fix their problem with players getting picked off at first base frequently this season before it starts costing them games, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Falcons don’t have easy schedule despite strength of schedule ranking numbers

In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to discuss which of the Atlanta Falcons opponents they would like to see the Falcons play earlier in the season rather than later on in the season, explain why they think the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation would make them a good early season opponent for the Falcons, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 last night in Atlanta in game one of their three game series, talk about Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski having a big game and being a big part of the Braves win over the Cubs last night, talk about how Yastrzemski's big night last night in the Braves win was hopefully a sign of things to come for Yaz, let you hear and react to the Atlanta Falcons’ rookie players trying to pronounce different county and city names in Georgia, talk about how if you aren't from Georgia you'll mispronounce the names of a lot of cities and counties in Georgia, and then then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear and react to the Atlanta Falcons’ rookie players trying to pronounce different county and city names in Georgia, talk about how if you aren't from Georgia you'll mispronounce the names of a lot of cities and counties in Georgia, and then then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 last night in Atlanta in game one of their three game series, talk about Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski having a big game and being a big part of the Braves win over the Cubs last night, and talk about how Yastrzemski's big night last night in the Braves win was hopefully a sign of things to come.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to discuss which of the Atlanta Falcons opponents they would like to see the Falcons play earlier in the season rather than later on in the season, and explain why they think the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation would make them a good early season opponent for the Falcons.