Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks losing game one of their first round playoff series with the New York Knicks 113-102 on Saturday, talk about what they liked and didn’t like about Atlanta’s game one performance, talk about what they think needs to change, what adjustments need to be made, and explain why they think the Hawks must fix their transition defense to beat the Knicks in game two tonight.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

HR1 - Hawks can’t fall into trap of wanting to play ‘hero ball’ in playoffs

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, preview the Atlanta Hawks’ first round playoff matchup with the New York Knicks with game one happening tomorrow, explain why they think the Hawks must lean on some of their players that have playoff experience like CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker early on in this playoff run, talk about Top Gun 3 officially getting the green light, talk about which Atlanta Falcons players could be on the trading block during this year’s NFL Draft besides Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, explain why they think the Falcons would likely have to do the unthinkable to get a first round pick in this year’s NFL Draft, preview the Atlanta Braves starting a three game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight in Philly, talk about how they know that the Braves won’t win every series all season long, but explain why they think this is a series that the Braves shouldn't and don't need to lose, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike’d Up!

HR2 - Braves must take advantage of opportunity to distance themselves in NL East

In hour two Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to talk about which Atlanta Falcons players could be on the trading block during this year’s NFL Draft besides Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, explain why they think the Falcons are more likely to trade draft picks for more draft picks in this year’s NFL Draft rather than trading players for more draft picks, play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, where they debate if it's fair or foul to think that Philadelphia Phillies fans are worse than New York Knicks fans, if Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder can be an MLB All-Star this year, and much more! Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to preview the Atlanta Braves starting a three game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight, explain why they think this series is a sneaky important series for the Braves as they try to increase their lead in the NL East and assert their dominance in the division, 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 draft moves will be more for their long term vision not immediate future

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, continue to talk about which Atlanta Falcons players could be on the trading block during this year’s NFL Draft besides Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, explain why they think the Falcons don’t currently have the resources to make a big playoff push next season, and that being the reason why Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham won't make any crazy trades during this year's NFL Draft that involve current Falcons players. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant thinks Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder could be an MLB All-Star this season, if there’s a good comparison for Bryce Elder when it comes to the 90s Braves pitchers, which Braves player has had the most surprising start to this season good or bad, what the roster will look like once catcher Sean Murphy and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim return from injury, which players will get less playing time and may no longer be on the big league club roster because of the returns of Murphy and Kim, how important this upcoming stretch of the season is for the Braves, if Grant thinks the philosophies and coaching of Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers has finally rubbed off on Braves hitters, or if the team’s and individual players improved offense is because of guys being healthy and starting to get into a rhythm, some Braves batters not necessarily hitting for power but still doing a good job of getting on base, and who Grant thinks is going to win the Wrestlemania match this weekend between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi. The Morning Shift crew also talks about the origins of some of your favorite and most popular sayings in the world, and then closes out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about the origins of some of your favorite and most popular sayings in the world, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss if Grant thinks Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder could be an MLB All-Star this season, if there’s a good comparison for Bryce Elder when it comes to the 90s Braves pitchers, which Braves player has had the most surprising start to this season good or bad, what the roster will look like once catcher Sean Murphy and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim return from injury, which players will get less playing time and may no longer be on the big league club roster because of the returns of Murphy and Kim, how important this upcoming stretch of the season is for the Braves, if Grant thinks the philosophies and coaching of Braves hitting coach Tim Hyers has finally rubbed off on Braves hitters, or if the team’s and individual players improved offense is because of guys being healthy and starting to get into a rhythm, some Braves batters not necessarily hitting for power but still doing a good job of getting on base, and who Grant thinks is going to win the Wrestlemania match this weekend between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to talk about which Atlanta Falcons players could be on the trading block during this year’s NFL Draft besides Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, explain why they think the Falcons don’t currently have the resources to make a big playoff push next season, and that being the reason why Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham won't make any crazy trades during this year's NFL Draft that involve current Falcons players.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to preview the Atlanta Braves starting a three game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight, and explain why they think this series is a sneaky important series for the Braves as they try to increase their lead in the NL East and assert their dominance in the division.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, where they debate if it's fair or foul to think that Philadelphia Phillies fans are worse than New York Knicks fans, if Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder can be an All-Star this year, and much more!