Even though Ali Mac is out today she still leaves her mark on the show and tests Mike Johnson’s and Beau Morgan's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show!

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan continue to react to NFL Draft writer for The Athletic Nick Baumgardner’s recent article where Baumgardner is giving you one undrafted free agent to watch on each roster. Mike and Beau quickly react to the one undrafted free agent that Nick has selected from each team in the NFC South besides the Atlanta Falcons, then react to Baumgardner picking Miami Hurricanes Center James Brockermeyer as the Falcons’ one undrafted free agent to watch, and explain why they think Brockermeyer will succeed by outsmarting pass rushers and defensive lineman and using mental techniques to be an effective blocker.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to the New York Knicks crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 last night in game one of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, explain why they think the Knicks are demoralizing teams with their physical defense and their hot shooting on offense, recap and react to Atlanta native and former Georgia Bulldog Anthony Edwards returning from injury last night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a big game by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and beat the Spurs 104-102 in San Antonio in Game one of their Western Conference semifinals series, and then close out hour one by talking about what they have planned for Cinco De Mayo tonight.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan react to NFL Draft writer for The Athletic Nick Baumgardner’s recent article where Baumgardner is giving you one undrafted free agent to watch on each roster. Mike and Beau react to the one undrafted free agent that Nick has selected from each team in the NFC South besides the Falcons, talk about Baumgardner picking former Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King as the Carolina Panthers’ one undrafted free agent to watch, explain why they think King isn’t a good enough quarterback to be a starting QB in the NFL, but also explain why they think the Panthers should still find a role for Haynes and maybe give him a Taysom Hill type of role.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Seattle Mariners 5-4 last night in Seattle in game one of their three game series, and explain why they think Braves Manager Walt Weiss keeping rookie starting pitcher JR Ritchie in too long last night ultimately led to the Braves’ 5-4 loss.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Monday, May 4th, 2026.

HR1 - Ronald Acuña Jr. very close to having the ‘injury prone’ tag put on him

In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, quickly recap their weekends, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves sweeping their three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies, talk about the Braves finishing off the sweep with a 11-6 win over the Rockies yesterday, talk about Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider making his season debut yesterday, give their thoughts on Strider’s season debut, react to the news that the Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring yesterday, explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s injury is just another thing that this Braves team has to overcome along with the injuries and other things they’ve overcome so far this year, start giving their Atlanta Falcons post draft defensive position group rankings, explain why they think the Falcons linebacker room consists of just Divine Deablo and a bunch of unproven players, talk about Mike’s run in with Dale the Alabama car salesman, recap and react to Chase Elliot dominating at Texas yesterday to get his second 2026 NASCAR Cup Series victory, and then close out hour three by recapping and reacting to Golden Tempo winning the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday and marking a historic first for female horse trainers.

HR2 - Falcons front seven has a lot of players who have potential, but are unproven

In hour two Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to give their Atlanta Falcons post draft defensive position group rankings, explain why they think the Falcons edge rushers could have a big season, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may’ve missed, including letting you hear how PGA Tour golfer Cameron Young displayed great sportsmanship during his wire-to-wire win at the Cadillac Championship this weekend, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves sweeping their three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies, talk about the Braves finishing off the sweep with a 11-6 win over the Rockies yesterday, talk about Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider making his season debut yesterday, give their thoughts on Strider’s season debut, react to the news that the Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring yesterday, explain why they think Braves catcher Jonah Heim will likely be gone once catcher Sean Murphy returns from his rehab assignment even though Heim had 5 RBI in yesterday’s game, 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 secondary is by far the strongest part of their defense

In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to give their Atlanta Falcons post draft defensive position group rankings, explain why they think the Falcons could have the best secondary in NFL this season if all the players in the Falcons secondary live up to their potential, talk about a proud moment that Mike had with his son over the weekend, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves sweeping their three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies, talk about the Braves finishing off the sweep with a 11-6 win over the Rockies yesterday, talk about Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider making his season debut yesterday, give their thoughts on Strider’s season debut, react to the news that the Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring yesterday, explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s hamstring injury complicates the Braves future roster and lineup plans, react to Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown calling out Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for flopping in their first round playoff series against each other, explain why they think Jaylen calling out Joel for flopping is Jaylen's way of coping, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan react to Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown calling out Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for flopping in their first round playoff series against each other, explain why they think Jaylen calling out Joel for flopping is Jaylen's way of coping, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!