Monday's FULL SHOW - June 8. 2026

Stake Shapiro and Drew Butler discuss the Atlanta Braves' impressive sweep of the Pirates and the Georgia Bulldogs' journey to the College World Series in Omaha. They are joined by entrepreneur and Atlanta Hawks part-owner Jesse Itzler, who shares the origin story of his famous "Go New York Go" anthem. The group also analyzes the New York Knicks' playoff run and the impact of The Battery on Atlanta's sports culture.

01:50 - The Opinion Business

05:20 - Weekend Entertainment Recap

08:45 - Nine At Nine

12:40 - Knicks Playoff Fever

17:15 - Braves Sweep Pirates

22:30 - The Battery Atlanta

31:30 - Jesse Itzler Interview

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler explore the groundbreaking Cosm sports venue in Atlanta and the potential exit of the Chicago Bears to Indiana. They also discuss Jesse Itzler’s unique habits and the security implications of Donald Trump attending the NBA Finals. The conversation concludes with personal stories regarding their first internships and most nervous sports moments.

01:20 - Cosm Entertainment Complex

04:55 - Bears and Chicago Business

10:15 - Jesse Itzler and Habits

13:30 - Trump at NBA Finals

19:30 - Knicks vs Spurs Betting

26:40 - Three Strikes Segment

31:40 - Internship Stories and Wrap

Steak and Drew Butler delve into the politics of stadium leverage before sharing personal stories during a Three Strikes question segment. Butler reflects on his most nervous moments as a professional punter while Steak recounts a bizarre internship experience involving Boston media figure Bob Gamere. They also take listener calls about their own first jobs and memorable sports pressure moments.

01:00 - Stadium Leverage Politics

03:40 - Three Strikes Game

08:44 - Sorsby Betting Scandal

11:09 - Listener Call-In Segment

Steak and Drew Butler discuss Jesse Itzler's motivational background and his experiences with David Goggins. They then explore the intense atmosphere surrounding the New York Knicks' playoff success and the potential security nightmare of Donald Trump attending a game. The segment concludes with a look at betting lines for the Knicks and Spurs matchup.

01:00 - Jesse Itzler's Motivation

03:37 - Knicks Championship Security

06:19 - New York Basketball Culture

10:35 - Betting Knicks vs. Spurs

Steak Shapiro breaks down the opening of Cosm, a high-tech sports entertainment complex in Atlanta's Centennial Yards that offers an immersive experience similar to the Las Vegas Sphere. They also discuss the Chicago Bears' potential move to Indiana and highlights from recent USA soccer and NHL matchups.

01:00 - Atlanta's New Cosm Venue

04:55 - Bears Considering Indiana Relocation

06:26 - Sports News Update

Jesse Itzler joins Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler to share the history of his "Go New York Go" anthem for the Knicks. He explains how the $4,000 song deal launched his entrepreneurial career and discusses his role as a part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks.

02:59 - Story Behind Knicks Anthem

06:55 - Economics Of Sports Music

08:55 - Hawks Ownership And Entrepreneurship

13:34 - Knicks Impact On Sports Culture

Steak and Drew analyze the All-Star ballot and the impact of Michael Harris II on the Braves' lineup. The discussion covers the architectural success of The Battery Atlanta and the dominant postseason performance of the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team.

01:00 - MLB All-Star Ballot Analysis

05:59 - Success Of The Battery

09:53 - Georgia Bulldogs CWS Run

Steak and Drew recap a massive sports weekend, highlighting the Atlanta Braves' sweep of the Pirates and the Georgia Bulldogs' return to Omaha. They also discuss the New York Knicks' historic playoff run and preview an upcoming interview with Jesse Itzler.

01:00 - Knicks Historic Playoff Run

05:30 - Entertainment and Broadway Shows

08:20 - Braves and Bulldogs Recap

Friday's FULL SHOW - June 5, 2026