The Rise Up Reader Atlanta Falcons Podcast

Ahoy, Rise Up Readers!

Mike and Cory are back in action for their first podcast of the 2018 offseason — we’ve missed you! We’ve grown long beards and have learned to live off the land.

But, the woods can wait…we’ve got mock drafts to do! Our own Matt Karoly joins the show to help us break down our various mock drafts for Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s big decisions. 

Mock a Draft of New Birds: Mike, Cory and Mike go through a seven-round mock draft, all offering different picks as to where this could all go.

Be sure to follow Matt on Twitter @MattKaroly and follow his work here on Rise Up Reader.

Follow Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter and podcast shout-out.

And, if you feel so inclined, donate to our Patreon page to help fund our efforts! We’d appreciate it!

Programming Note: Cory is hosting Story Birds, a new Atlanta Falcons storytelling podcast over at The Falcoholic. Subscribe to their iTunes account or follow along at their Soundcloud page to follow that new series. 

Mike and Cory will be back after the draft to break down where the Falcons go from there.

 

by Michael Aprile

Welp, that’s all she wrote. With the Falcons’ season ending at the two-yard line, it’s time to put the 2017 season into perspective and ponder what lies ahead for this team.

Mike and Cory are back for the final edition of this year’s Rise Up Reader podcast, joined by RUR contributor and fantasy guru Evan Birchfield to talk about what happened in Philly and how the Falcons can get back on track next year.

On this week’s pod: 

Flying Too Close to the Sun: The Falcons’ season bounced between close wins and mind-numbing losses, but their fatal red-zone flaw was their ultimate undoing. We discuss how they can improve with Sark and what personnel moves are needed this offseason.

A Falcon-y Free Agency: With key players like Dontari Poe, Taylor Gabriel, Adrian Clayborn, and Matt Bryant hitting the open market, we discuss the futures of each player and who we’d like to see back in red and black.

You Reap What You #SKOL: The guys laugh at the Saints and give their predictions for who will be playing in Super Bowl LII. Hint: we’re not pulling for the Patriots.

Be sure to follow Evan on Twitter at @evanbirchfield and check out his fantasy football write-ups here on Rise Up Reader.

You can also follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter and podcast shout-out.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit their website. 

Mike and Cory will be back on a bi-weekly cadence to talk free agency and the draft.

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The Atlanta Falcons just made it to the divisional round of the playoffs, and we’re here to pod about it the best we can.

Mike and Cory are back for another edition of the Rise Up Reader Podcast, joined by RUR staff writer Matt Karoly to break down the team’s upcoming matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. 

On the Docket: 

Birds of a Feather: The Falcons and Eagles both have playoff-ready defenses — can Atlanta’s offense get the best of Philly’s stout defenders?

Gonna Fly Now: After rocky moments in the season, the Falcons defense seems to be soaring. Can they stifle a Nick Foles-led Philly O?

The City of Predictionly Love:  The guys give their thoughts on if the Falcons can advance to the NFC Championship for a second-straight year.

Be sure to follow Matt on Twitter at @mattkaroly and read his Falcons First Takes column and other articles here on Rise Up Reader.

You can also follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit their website. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for…whatever’s to come for our Dirty Birds…

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Your 2017 Atlanta Falcons are playoff bound, headed to sunny Los Angeles to take on the upstart Rams, and we’ve got the podcast to prove it.

Mike and Cory are joined on this edition of the Rise Up Reader Podcast by none other than staff writer and fantasy guru Evan Birchfield.

On the Docket: 

Stop the Battering Ram: The guys discuss how this Falcons defense can slow down RB Todd Gurley and the Rams’ explosive offense.

City of Fast Starts: The Falcons have to take a leap on offense, and the podcasters ponder on how this Atlanta O can find success against a stout Rams D.

A Hollywood Fantasy: Evan uses his fantasy expertise to try to size up which individual players could carry over their regular season production to have big evenings.

Lights, Camera, Predictions: The group offers their take on if the Falcons will advance to the Divisional Round, of if they’re bound to head home after Saturday.

You can find Evan on Twitter at @EvanBirchfield and find his work here on Rise Up Reader.

You can also follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit their website. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for…whatever’s to come for our Dirty Birds…

Atlanta Falcons fans near and far, you know what time it is.

Mike and Cory are here once more to break down the Dirty Birds on this most recent edition of the Rise Up Reader Podcast. This week, Mike and Cory talk Falcons/Saints, Round 2. 

On the Docket: 

Falcons On Black and Gold Ice: Mike and Cory talk about how hard it is for the Falcons to get this one over New Orleans, who are getting RB Alvin Kamara back in the lineup this time around.

Big Uneasy: The Falcons defense has a test with this Saints offense. What can they do to slow down Kamara and Mark Ingram?

Don’t Offend Us Anymore: The guys talk about how this offense can get back on track against a formidable New Orleans defense.

New Predictions: Mike and Cory come to an impasse on where the Falcons end up in their trip to Louisiana.

You can follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit their website. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for a preview of the regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers.

 

Hello, Atlanta Falcons fans near and far!

Mike and Cory coming at you with the first-ever recording of the Rise Up Reader Podcast where both hosts are in the room!

The guys are here to break down the season’s first matchup with the newly-fearsome New Orleans Saints.

On the Docket:

Rise Up Live: Mike and Cory greet the audience for the first time side-by-side as hosts in the same vicinity and reflect on their experience covering the Vikings game.

Saints and Runners: The guys discuss how the Falcons can stop the two-headed monster of Saints RBs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara.

A Golden Opportunity: The hosts talk about how the team can rebound on offense against a solid Saints defense.

Saintly Predictions: Mike and Cory deliver their thoughts on how they think this mightily-important divisional game is going to go.

You can follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit their website. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for a preview of the season’s second Tampa Bay Buccaneers game.

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Greetings and salutations, Atlanta Falcons fans!

Mike and Cory are at it again for another fine edition of the Rise Up Reader Podcast.

This week, the guys break down the upcoming slugfest with the 9-2 Minnesota Vikings, a game with major ramifications on the 2017 season. 

On the Docket: 

Skols and Crossroutes: The guys talk about how tough this matchup with the Vikings is going to be for a Falcons team who has yet to play as formidable an opponent this season.

The Case to Crack: The duo harp on how important it is for the Falcons to get consistent pressure on the Vikings offense with QB Case Keenum having a great year.

Ice versus Ice: How will Matt Ryan and the upstart Falcons offense fare against one of the best defenses in football? The guys examine this difficult task for the O.

Predictions on the Fjord: Mike and Cory wrestle with where this game is going to eventually land, which might be sparked by the availability of star CB Desmond Trufant.

You can follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit here. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for a preview of the season’s first New Orleans Saints game.

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by Michael Aprile

The birds are back in town! On this episode of the Rise Up Reader podcast, Mike and Cory discuss the (5-4) Falcons’ chances of beating the Seattle Seahawks (6-3), a team that’s piling up injuries but still has Russell Wilson, a QB that’s 10-1 in primetime games at home under Pete Carroll.

The two discuss:

* Taking Flight: Has Sark had an awakening or was his stellar performance against Dallas an aberration? How will the Falcons attack Seattle’s defense likely without Devonta Freeman?

* Clay’s Big Day: With Seattle planning to play their fourth left tackle of the year, can Adrian Clayborn take advantage once again and have another monumental day?

* Predictions: We take a stab at who will win this game and what the score will be.

Be sure to follow Mike on Twitter at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47. Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and we’ll read your review on air and give you a Twitter shoutout!

Howdy, Atlanta Falcons fans!

Mike and Cory are back in the saddle for another edition of the Rise Up Reader Podcast after yet another disappointing Falcons loss to the Carolina Panthers. But, like any stalwart cowpoke, they’re dusting themselves off and riding once more.

This week, the Dirty Birds are to rustle with the Dallas Cowboys, and your fearless Rise Up Readers are here to run these varmints out of town. Reach for the sky! 

On the Docket: 

There’s a Snake in my Boot: The guys discuss this Falcons team after losing their fourth game of the season.

Get Along, Little Defense: The hosts break down the Falcons defense, and what it needs to do to overcome the multi-layered Cowboys offense, led by Dak Prescott.

The Big O Saloon: The two decide if the Falcons offense has what it takes to overcome a formidable Dallas defense.

Predictions In the Sky: The duo offer their thoughts on who walks out of this one alive.

Print the Legend: Mike and Cory challenge each other to a mini-duel on if it’s possible Gary Kubiak could be in Atlanta in 2018.

You can follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are now hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit The Falcoholic here. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for a preview of the Seattle Seahawks game.

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Greetings to all Atlanta Falcons fans near and far!

After our podcast bye week, Mike and Cory are back to take a look at the Falcons’ first division game of the season against the Carolina Panthers.

The guys are joined by Carolina Cat Chronicles’ co-founder Joe Riollano to talk about how round one of Atlanta vs. Carolina. 

On the Docket: 

Cat Scratch Fever: The guys discuss how this Falcons offense can withstand a stout Carolina defense that’s getting healthier as the season goes on.

So, what are you Felines about this Panthers offense?: Joe delves into the Panthers’ offensive struggles and the Kelvin Benjamin trade, and all three discuss the Falcons defense as it stands going up against the weapons Carolina has.

Nine Lives, Three Predictions: The group throws out their thoughts for how this key divisional bout will go.

You can find Joe’s work at Carolina Cat Chronicles and follow him on Twitter at @JoeRiollano.

And, you can follow along Mike at @RiseUpReader and Cory at @CoryWoodroof47.

Give us a “subscribe” on iTunes, and be sure to leave us 5-star review! We’ll give you a Twitter shout-out with your review.

Programming Note: Mike and Cory are now hosting The Falcoholic Postgame Show this season, presented by Rise Up Reader. Subscribe to The Falcoholic on iTunes to give it a listen, or visit The Falcoholic here. 

Mike and Cory will be back next week for a preview of the Dallas Cowboys game.

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