The Sports Pig

Braves baseball is heating up as Ted Turner’s passing sparks nostalgia and the 2026 season delivers early fireworks! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the Atlanta Braves’ hot start, Matt Olson’s MVP run, roster challenges, and upcoming tough tests while delivering hot sports takes on NHL/NBA playoffs, random Braves legends, high school baseball, and college football changes....

Live from a rainy pub in Ellijay, GA, Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver two hours of unfiltered sports talk, heartfelt grandparent stories, and local flavor. Matt Olson’s clutch heroics spark Braves debates, while Big John shares lifelong friendships, Gilmer County memories, and the upcoming John Davis Golf Classic. Special guests discuss high school hoops talent and the shifting colleg...

Catch the energy as Dave Garner and Billy D kick off a Rally Towel Tuesday with hilarious doctor visit stories, a wild Kentucky Derby recap, Braves heartbreak in Seattle, and a fiery debate over the Hawks' future. From Cam Young's golf heroics to restaurant inspection scores and building the Atlanta Falcons Mount Rushmore, this hour delivers non-stop sports banter and laughs. Dave’s X Accoun...

Big John welcomes his third grandbaby while recapping the thrilling Kentucky Derby win by the first female trainer — but NBC’s abrupt cutoff steals the spotlight! Dave Garner and Big John deliver their signature Monday Morning Rant: Braves hot streak, Chase Elliott’s Texas victory, NHL/NBA playoffs, a bold take on annoying sports commentators, and Mount Rushmore debates for the F...

New grandson arrives after a whirlwind night—and the Atlanta Hawks deliver one of the most embarrassing playoff exits in recent memory. On this Friday Happy Hour edition of The Morning Rant, Dave Garner and Big John Davis celebrate family joy, hype the upcoming Bradley’s Bar & Grill live broadcast, announce the new Jasper Coca-Cola text line, and break down the Hawks’ 60-poin...

Chaos on the court and clutch at the plate! Dave Garner and Billy D dive into the Hawks’ must-win Game 6 against the Knicks, Matt Olson’s walk-off heroics for the Braves, plus hot takes on March Madness expansion, sports betting dangers, restaurant inspection fails, and the Kentucky Derby. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.c...

Chaos kicks off instantly as Dave Garner and Big John Davis embrace the madness on Winging It Wednesday. From the Braves’ solid win and the Hawks’ brutal 29-point Game 5 loss, to the shocking NCAA March Madness expansion and growing gambling scandals in college sports, the duo delivers hot takes on officiating inconsistencies, NIL fallout, and Texas Tech’s QB seeking treatment. B...

Braves fans, buckle up—the Atlanta Braves are scorching hot as the first MLB team to 20 wins in 2026, boasting a massive run differential and elite pitching! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the red-hot start, key returns like Spencer Strider, standout performances from Matt Olson and Michael Harris, and the road ahead. Plus: NFL Draft reactions (Falcons picks & Ty Simpson to the R...

NFL Draft reactions heat up as the Morning Rant crew breaks down winners, losers, and the Falcons' "average" haul. Big John Davis shares his bold take on player arrogance, while David Collins delivers unfiltered grades. Plus, Sabres pride, Braves dominance, UFL buzz, and heartfelt stories on signing autographs for fans. Fast-paced sports talk with laughs and insight you don't want to miss! Dave&rs...

The 2025 NFL Draft delivered chaos, controversy, and some jaw-dropping picks — and the Morning Rant crew has all the hot takes. Dave Garner, Big John Davis, and draft insider David Collins break down the biggest surprises from Round 1, including Ty Simpson going 13th to the Rams and Georgia Tech's Keelan Rutledge landing with the Texans. From O-Line U to the Falcons' needs heading into Day 2...

Every NFL team has hope tonight — but will yours survive Round 1? Dave Garner and Billy D break down the 2025 NFL Draft with inside expert David Collins, react to the Atlanta Hawks' playoff push, celebrate the Braves' bounce-back win, and wrap up with a heated debate on the greatest old-school rappers of all time — from Big Daddy Kane to Eminem. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/Da...

What happens when a former NFL lineman and a radio host cut loose right before the NFL Draft? On this Wingin’ It Wednesday edition of The Morning Rant , Dave Garner and Big John Davis mix sharp draft insight, Georgia Tech football, Braves and Hawks talk, unforgettable locker-room stories, and heartfelt memories from decades in sports. From draft-day strategy and underrated prospects to homet...

Chaos, controversy, and clutch performances collide on this edition of The Morning Rant . Dave Garner breaks down a gutsy Atlanta Hawks road win in Madison Square Garden, dives into baseball’s unwritten rules after Braves–Nationals drama, and celebrates what it means to be a true North Georgia sports station. From hot takes on sports villains and Michael Jordan to high school baseball...

Braves sweep the Phillies in dominant fashion while Georgia Tech's spring game sparks major excitement with Brent Key and George Godsey's versatile new offense! Join Dave Garner and former Buffalo Bill/Georgia Tech legend John Davis for hilarious alumni stories, the "refrigerator mover" memories, NFL draft tales, and hot takes on the Sabres, Hawks, and more. Buckle up for unfiltered Monday morning...

From a gorgeous live setup on the front lawn in Dalton, Dave Garner delivers hot sports takes while chatting with former UNC Tar Heel and high jumper Eric Bishop about his wild athletic journey—from Olympic trials to dunking at Hawks games and coaching today. Packed with UGA/Georgia Tech spring football, Braves and Hawks playoff talk, NASCAR, NFL draft buzz, and fun banter with Foundation We...

You won’t believe the hot takes flying on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant! The Atlanta Braves keep their series streak alive, Alabama’s spring game reveals a clear QB frontrunner in Keelan Russell, and Rory McIlroy defends his Masters title. Will Cooper and Dave Garner chop it up on Hawks-Knicks playoff matchup, NASCAR standings, college football changes under Trump’s executi...

Dave and John unleash on CBS’s disastrous Masters coverage, missing key shots and celebrity distractions at Augusta. The Braves’ dramatic comeback win and early-season dominance steal the spotlight, while NFL streaming battles heat up with DOJ scrutiny. Plus, heartfelt stories from John’s NFL days, family moments, and community bonds. Buckle up for laughs, sports insight, and sma...

Rory McIlroy made history with back-to-back Masters wins, but can the gritty Atlanta Hawks pull off a playoff upset against the Knicks? Join Dave Garner and Billy Dowd on Terrible Towel Tuesday for lively debate on golf drama, Braves small ball vs. power hitting, Angel Reese heading to the Atlanta Dream, NFL streaming issues, and more local sports energy. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/Dave...

Rory McIlroy storms back for a dramatic Masters repeat win while Scottie Scheffler’s putter fails him again—Big John Davis and Dave Garner break down the drama, Bryson DeChambeau’s collapse, and why short game still rules golf. The duo also dives into Braves’ hot start, NFL Draft buzz with Georgia Tech stars, Hawks playoff positioning, and raw stories on football’s hi...

Chaos, hot takes, and Masters Week energy! Dave Garner and Will Cooper break down the Atlanta Braves' fiery 8-5 start, the wild Jorge Soler brawl, Hawks playoff concerns, Falcons news, March Madness upsets, and early Masters predictions. Banter, baseball analysis, and unfiltered sports talk make this Tailgate Thursday a must-listen. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Will's X Acco...

What happens when baseball benches clear, million-dollar NIL deals reshape college sports, and a former NFL lineman shares wild stories from beating Georgia in Athens? On this Winging It Wednesday edition of The Morning Rant, Dave Garner and Big John Davis dive into the Braves-Angels brawl, March Madness officiating and the new transfer portal era, plus their Masters picks with Bryson DeChambeau a...

Michigan shocks the college hoops world, the Masters looms at Augusta, and Atlanta sports are under the microscope. Dave Garner and Billy Dowd fire off fast-paced takes on March Madness, NIL chaos, women’s basketball drama, Hawks optimism, Braves concerns, and why the Masters is truly “a tradition unlike any other.” With sharp analysis, local flavor, and plenty of banter, this ep...

Is chaos, controversy, and candid sports talk the perfect way to start your week? On this Monday Morning Quarterback edition of The Morning Rant , Dave Garner and Big John Davis break down everything from March Madness drama and officiating frustrations to Masters Week buzz, NIL chaos, the transfer portal, and spring football storylines. With sharp opinions, personal stories from inside the locker...

What really happens when sports radio goes fully off-script on a Friday happy hour? Dave Garner and Big John Davis jump from Braves baseball chaos to spring football buzz, NFL draft speculation, and the real-life moments that make sports fun—foul balls, hot takes, farm dreams, and all. From inside stories at Truist Park to Georgia Tech practice insights and draft-day truths, this episode mix...

Dave Garner and Will Cooper mix banter with sharp analysis on everything from a red‑hot Atlanta Hawks run to March Madness chaos, Braves early-season storylines, and buzz around Falcons uniforms. The duo tackles Masters drama, NASCAR roots, high school sports, and insider Braves nuggets—plus a dose of humor and predictions that spark debate. It’s fast, local, and unapologetically opini...