The SportsTalkATL Podcast

-- We Discuss yet another disappointing Atlanta Falcons loss, highlighted by a brilliant performance from Michael Penix Jr., abysmal coaching, and a kicker that can't kick

-- We break down a slew of updates from Thursday surrounding the Atlanta Falcons. Multiple critical injuries, the offensive tackle dilemma, and a couple of rookies starting their first game

Falcons lose Kaleb McGary for the season, make trade for depth-- Falcons cut down their roster to 53 players-- Georgia Tech a favorite over Colorado in season opener? -- Texas or Ohio State in Week 1 showdown?-- Could Alabama get caught sleep walking against Florida State?-- Can LSU cast away their Week 1 demons against Clemson?

-- Hurston Waldrep has been pitching like a frontline starter, making history-- Projecting the Atlanta Braves 2026 Rotation-- Kaleb McGary injury update-- Austin Riley gets season-ending surgery-- Where would Nick Saban coach if he decided to come out of retirement?

-- Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton both dealing with potentially significant injuries. Where do the Falcons turn-- Jurickson Profar is proving he can still be a valuable piece for the Braves-- An encouraging sign for James Pearce Jr. -- Falcons contributor that will come out of nowhere

-- Trey Hendrickson Trade rumors, should the Falcons consider trading Jalon Walker and picks for the All-Pro -- Falcons refuse to play starters in the preseason. Right or wrong decisions? -- Injury updates on Jalon Walker and Darnell Mooney

-- Number of Braves positives emerging as the season comes to an end -- Could the Braves bring back Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias? -- Ketel Marte trade rumors, should the Braves be interested

-- Braves push hard for Byron Buxton at the trade deadline. What does that say about Alex Anthopoulos' approach to the offseason?-- The Atlanta Braves' biggest needs for 2026 and how to fill them

-- Falcons reach two-year extension with Kaleb McGary -- Falcons will not start Michael Penix Jr. or Kirk Cousins in training camp -- James Pearce Jr. involved in yet another training camp scuffle

SportsTalkATL (8/1): -- The Atlanta Braves managed to somehow do nothing at the trade deadline -- Should Ronald Acuña Jr. play again despite receiving a positive injury report? -- Who is to blame for the Braves struggles -- ownership, Alex Anthopoulos, or both?

SportsTalkATL (7/31): -- What were the Braves thinking allowing Ronald Acuña Jr. to play through injury in a meaningless season? -- Does Ronald Acuña Jr. need to be a full-time DH, and what does that mean for Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin

SportsTalkATL (7/28):-- Disastrous Braves season continues -- Latest Atlanta Braves trade rumors-- Falcons sign DJ Chark, injury to Darnell Mooney revealed -- Couple of young Falcons defenders bring intensity to practice-- Which CFB team has the most to lose in Week 1?

SportsTalkATL (7/25): -- Hard not to believe in Michael Penix's confidence about the Falcons offense-- Around the Horn: How to fix the Atlanta Braves: Position Players, Rotation, Bullpen-- Over/under 7.5 wins for North Carolina and Bill Belichick-- Will the Braves make a trade this weekend?

SportsTalkATL 7/21: -- Braves prove there's nothing worth fighting for in the second half with performance against Yankees-- Trade deadline primer: Ozzie Albies' availability, Marcell Ozuna, Raisel Iglesias, Pierce Johnson, and Aaron Bummer-- Trade deadline predictions

-- Braves All-Star weekend, what would a successful second half look like?-- What would it take for the Braves not to sell at the trade deadline?-- Braves MLB Draft recap-- Chris Sale injury update, JR Ritchie promoted-- Drake London is set to get PAID-- Falcons announce throwback uniform news

SportsTalkATL (7/9): -- Braves front office has become an embarrassment-- Best uniforms in the SEC-- Which team could make their first College Football Playoff?-- Most polarizing College Football figure of the 21st century-- Falcons catch a Week 1 break-- The one thing that can stop the Atlanta Hawks

SportsTalkATL (7/8):-- Braves 2025 season feels over already-- How should Braves approach the trade deadline?-- Kirk Cousins talks his time with the Falcons on Netflix's Quarterback-- Hawks intriguing extension options

SportsTalkATL (7/2): -- Braves offensive woes, could it be any worse?-- Ranking the most disappointing Braves of the 2025 season -- Tier ranking the Atlanta sports franchises-- Falcons 7.5 win total disrespectful?-- NCAA Heisman Trophy and National Champion predictions

SportsTalkATL (7/1):-- Atlanta Hawks already named winners of the offseason-- Giannis to Hawks have legs?-- Will Braves buy, sell or stand pat at the trade deadline?-- Trae Young extension looms

SportsTalkATL (6/24): -- Braves beat Mets despite miserable offensive performance-- Nacho Alvarez replacing Ozzie Albies-- Kyle Wright returns to a professional mound-- Hawks Kristaps Porzingis rumors -- Hawks GM on Trae Young's future and NBA Draft-- Five guys that could make their MLB debut next for the Braves

SportsTalkATL (6/23)-- Braves drop series to Marlins following devastating Chris Sale injury news-- Thoughts on Didier Fuentes' Braves debut-- Do Braves need to find replacements for Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris in the lineup?-- NBA Finals Recap-- Falcons were finalists for Jaire Alexander-- Spencer Schwellenbach/Mets Game 1 Prediction

SportsTalkATL 6/19:-- Chris Sale, Ronald Acuña Jr. continue to dominate for Braves-- Braves call up another top prospect in 20-year-old Didier Fuentes-- Braves injured bullpen arms on the mend-- College Word Series recap

SportsTalkATL 6/18:-- Braves finally win a one run game in come from behind fashion against Mets-- Braves need to protect Ronald Acuña Jr. in the lineup-- Alex Anthopoulos comments on Braves trade deadline -- Jurickson Profar makes Stripers debut--- Falcons commanding too much from their rookie class?

SportsTalkATL (6/17):Segment 1: Spencer Strider's performance against Rockies, Ozzie Albies' strugglesSegment 2: Next two weeks will decide the Atlanta Braves fateSegment 3: NBA Finals Game 5 RecapSegment 4: U.S. Open recapSegment 5: The return of Jurickson Profar looms for Braves

-- Chris Sale is not human as Braves get much-needed win -- Left field remains a black hole as Alex Verdugo has become unplayable -- Kirk Cousins arrives to Falcons mini camp -- Will Trae Young force Hawks to give him a max contract -- US Open predictions