Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Toronto Blue Jays last night 6-3 due to Spencer Schwellenbach having his first bad start of the year. The guys also let you hear what Braves manager Brian Snitker said he told Schwellenbach after his outing, and react to what the Braves Skipper had to say as well.

Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks losing to the Orlando Magic 120-95 last night in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The Morning Shift’s Full Show on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.

HR1 - Hawks must adjust to physicality of playoff basketball to be successful vs. Magic

In hour one Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon preview the Atlanta Hawks' matchup with Orlando Magic tonight in Orlando in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The guys also let you hear Hawks' Head Coach Quin Snyder talk about the importance of the team needing to handle the game slowing down in the playoffs, and react to what Coach Snyder had to say as well. Mike and Abe continue hour one by recapping and reacting to the Atlanta Braves getting a nice 8-4 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night. The guys also let you hear Braves' Manager Brian Snitker talk about how big it was for Grant Holmes to have a nice start and go deep in the game to save the bullpen, and react to what Snit had to say. Mike and Abe also let you hear the Braves' Skipper talk about Austin Riley hitting two home runs and having a big night last night, and how big it will be for the team to get a couple of guys hot offensively at the same time. The guys reacted to Snitker had to say as well. Mike and Abe also react to Falcons Digital Team Reporter Terrin Waack's article where she is talking about some offensive line prospects the Falcons could target on each day of the NFL Draft. The guys also explain why the Falcons can draft an offensive lineman in the first round, but not with 15th overall pick. Mike and Abe close out hour one by reacting to the list of guys attending the NFL Draft this year being released, and reacting to the news that Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are getting their numbers retired at Colorado.

HR2 - Falcons addressing secondary at 15 doesn’t seem like the right move

In hour two Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon continue to preview the Atlanta Hawks' matchup with Orlando Magic tonight in Orlando in the NBA Play-In Tournament. The guys also let you hear Hawks' Head Coach Quin Snyder talk about how it's harder to run in the playoffs but, that does not mean they will abandon what they do. Mike and Abe react to what Coach Snyder had to say as well. The guys also explain why the Hawks need Trae Young and another guy on the Hawks’ roster to have a big night tonight to beat Magic on the road. Mike and Abe continue hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Mike and Abe also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting a nice 8-4 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night. The guys also explain what made Grant Holmes so good last night. Mike and Abe close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike’d Up!

HR3 - Braves have done well incorporating some small ball into their offense

In hour three Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon hand out some Wake Up Calls, let listeners give out some Wake Up Calls as well, and in honor of Wiley Ballard getting a girls' phone number on the Atlanta Braves' local broadcast last night the guys let listeners call in and give their best pick up line over the air. Abe and Mike also get callers to give their keys to victory for the Hawks' play-in tournament game against the Orlando Magic tonight. Mike and Abe also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting a nice 8-4 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night. The guys also talk about how Nick Allen is bringing a much needed small ball element to the Braves' lineup. Mike and Abe continue hour three by continuing to preview the Atlanta Hawks' matchup with Orlando Magic tonight in Orlando in the NBA Play-In Tournament, give their final thoughts on the matchup, and explain why Caris LeVert and Georges Niang need to make an impact for Hawks to beat Magic. Finally, the guys close out the hour three by diving into the life of Abe Gordon in The Life of Squid featuring Abe!

Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon continue to preview the Atlanta Hawks' matchup with Orlando Magic tonight in Orlando in the NBA Play-In Tournament, give their final thoughts on the matchup, and explain why Caris LeVert and Georges Niang need to make an impact for Hawks to beat Magic.

Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting a nice 8-4 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night. The guys also talk about how Nick Allen is bringing a much needed small ball element to the Braves' lineup.

Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon hand out some Wake Up Calls, let listeners give out some Wake Up Calls as well, and in honor of Wiley Ballard getting a girls' phone number on the Atlanta Braves' local broadcast last night the guys let listeners call in and give their best pick up line over the air. Abe and Mike also get callers to give their keys to victory for the Hawks' play-in tournament game against the Orlando Magic tonight.

Mike Johnson and Abe Gordon continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting a nice 8-4 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night. The guys also explain what made Grant Holmes so good last night.