Full Show 7-18-25
The full show of "The Morning Shift" from 7-18-25.

The full show of "The Morning Shift" from 7-18-25.
In the opening hour of "The Morning Shift", Ali Mac, Beau Morgan, and Abe Gordon (in for Mike Johnson) share their final thoughts as SEC Media Days have come to a close. Then, we get into the Coldplay concert affair scandal, before we close the hour talking about the return of Damian Lillard to Portland and what former Atlanta star we would like to see come back to Atlanta.
In the second hour of "The Morning Shift", its all about the pigskin. The crew reacts to a recent list that ranked Raheem Morris as the 27th best Coach in the league, which leads to a fiery exchange between Abe and Beau. Next, we talk about the Steelers signing TJ Watt to a contract extension, and wrap the hour with some Fair or Foul Friday!
In the final hour of "The Morning Shift", we are joined by a ton of guests! Mick Middlemo, Grant McAuley, and Brad Guzan all join the show to talk The Open, Braves, and Atlanta United!
Brad Guzan, Atlanta United Goalkeeper, joins "The Morning Shift" to talk about the team's mentality getting ready for Charlotte FC on a short week!
Grant McAuley, Braves Insider, joins the show to talk about the Braves' recent trade for Rangers' Pitcher, Dane Dunning, and project what the second half of the season can look like post All-Star break.
Mick "The Caddy" Middlemo joins "The Morning Shift" to give us an update on "The Open"!
Its Friday so we play Fair or Foul and Ali asks Beau and Abe which team will have postseason success first, the Falcons or the Hawks?
We react to the news that the Steelers have signed TJ Watt to a contract extension that will make him the highest paid non-QB in the NFL and how it affects the rest of the league!
The Morning Shift talk some Atlanta Falcons and react to a list ranking the NFL head coaches...things got testy between Abe and Beau!
The crew reacts to some of the headlines from around sports, including the return of Damian Lillard to Portland, which leads to a discussion on would you want Freddie Freeman back in a Braves uniform?
The Morning Shift, with Abe Gordon in for Mike Johnson, react to some Eli Drinkwitz' comments on their QB race and we discuss the couple that was caught having an affair at a Coldplay concert.
The Morning Shift gets the day started putting a bow on SEC Media Days and reacting to Greg Sankey's interview. Also, Beau "Squidbilly" Morgan tries to defend his "Golf Club".
The full show of "The Morning Shift" from 7-17-25.
In the opening hour of "The Morning Shift", Beau Morgan, Ali Mac, and Abe Gordon, in for Mike Johnson, kick off the show recapping some of the biggest takeaways from Day 3 of the SEC Media Days, how the Big10 is trying to force the SEC's hand, and then Abe and Beau go head-to-head for some Throwback Thursday Trivia!
In the second hour of "The Morning Shift", the crew previews the four remaining schools to speak at the final day of SEC Media Days. After that, we dive into some NFL Headlines, including the beef that players like Terry McLaurin and Shemar Stewart are having with their respective teams
In the final hour of "The Morning Shift", we are joined by Drew Fabianich and Billy Liucci before we close the show with a "Life of Squid"!
As we bring the show to a close, the crew reacts to some sounds from SEC Media Day where a few Falcons' players got some high praise, before we get into a "Life of Squid"!
Billy Liucci, Executive Editor of TexAgs, joins "The Morning Shift" on the final day of SEC Media Day to talk Texas A&M and what to expect in Year 2 of Mike Elko
Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, Drew Fabianich, joins "The Morning Shift" on Day 4 of SEC Media Day to discuss the importance of the Senior Bowl and more!
Before Abe Gordon get's to a "Mike'd Up" we dive into the new developments in the Shemar Stewart saga as he continues his contract dispute with the Bengals and could even consider sitting out a year and re-entering the NFL Draft in 2026.
The crew goes "in the huddle" to talk about some NFL headlines, including the Commanders' signing of Von Miller and their ongoing contract talks with Terry McLaurin.
As SEC Media Day wraps up today, Ali, Beau, and Abe preview the four teams (Arkansas, Missouri, Texas A&M, and Kentucky) set to speak today and what the expectations are for each program.
Abe Gordon and Beau Morgan go head to head in today's trivia battle after discussing some headlines!
The Morning Shift breaks down Brett McMurphy's new article detailing the proposed CFP model and why the Big10 is refusing the format unless the SEC changes their schedules!
As Abe, Beau, and Ali recap Day 3 of SEC Media we react to some more comments about the belief that the Bulldogs' locker-room has in Gunner Stockton!
The Morning Shift’s full show on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025.
HR1 - This year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta was about as perfect as it could’ve been In hour one Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the National League All-Stars beating the American League All-Stars in the 95th All-Star game last night in Truist Park in Atlanta in a home run swing off after the game was tied 6-6 after nine innings. Abe, Ali, and Beau also talk about how the Braves, Major League Baseball, and Truist Park did a great job of showcas...
HR2 - 2025 could be year Brent Venables & Oklahoma become legit contenders In hour two Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give a season preview to all of the teams presenting at SEC Media Days today, Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida, and Oklahoma. Abe, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Oklahoma could be a dark horse in the SEC this year. The Morning Shift crew continues hour two by spending some time with National Championship quarterback, and Nation...
HR3 - Gunner Stockton won’t be reason Georgia doesn’t win National Championship In hour three Abe Gordon, filling in for Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart talk about Gunner Stockton and how this 2025 Georgia team will be a young team. Abe, Ali, and Beau react to what Coach Smart had to say and explain why they think Georgia's talent should make up for their youth and inexperience. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues hour three by divin...