The Steakhouse

They analyze the rising profile of college baseball in Atlanta following a visit from Georgia Tech coach James Ramsey. The conversation moves to Michael Penix Jr.'s injury recovery and the Falcons' upcoming schedule highlights. They also explore the public feud between Jaylen Brown and Stephen A. Smith while discussing potential Hawks trade rumors. 01:00 - Georgia College Baseball Outlook 08:22 -...

Michael Penix Jr.'s injury recovery and the Falcons' upcoming nationally televised games. 01:00 - Georgia Tech Baseball Discussion 08:22 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery 11:15 - Falcons National TV Schedule

Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey joins Steak and Sandra to discuss the program's evolution and the impact of the NIL era. They explore recruiting successes via the transfer portal and the team's mindset heading into the postseason tournament. 01:00 - James Ramsey Interview 02:48 - Navigating NIL Landscape 05:04 - Transfer Portal Success 08:44 - Advice For Parents 11:05 - Postseason Tournam...

Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey joins Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden to reflect on being named ACC Coach of the Year. He discusses the team's record-breaking offensive season, his commitment to recruiting local Georgia talent, and his own transition from a first-round MLB pick to a successful collegiate coach. 01:00 - Introduction of James Ramsey 02:05 - Record-Breaking Tech Offense 04:23 -...

Stake and Sandra Golden celebrate James Ramsey being named ACC Coach of the Year while previewing his upcoming studio interview. They also analyze the Atlanta Braves' recent shutout loss and Victor Wembanyama's legendary double-overtime performance in the NBA playoffs. 01:00 - James Ramsey ACC Honors 04:28 - Braves Shutout and Pitching 06:38 - College Baseball Success 07:54 - Wembanyama's Historic...

Monday's FULL SHOW - May 18, 2026

Dan Corso joins the program to celebrate Atlanta being named the top sports business city and to preview the upcoming World Cup match schedule. They also weigh in on the complexities of sports streaming and the challenges fans face with digital paywalls. 02:10 - Atlanta Sports Council History 03:15 - Top Sports Business City 07:20 - Atlanta World Cup Matches 11:40 - Braves and NBA Update 13:25 - P...

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler evaluate the NFL’s aggressive international scheduling and the financial burden of streaming subscriptions on fans. They also highlight the Atlanta Braves' offensive surge and the unique professional journey of golfer Aaron Rai. 01:40 - Subscription Costs and NFL Scarcity 05:04 - Jay Gruden Slams International Games 09:20 - Falcons National TV Schedule Outlook 12:30 -...

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler analyze the Atlanta Falcons' schedule and evaluate the team's path to the postseason. They also discuss Georgia Tech's baseball achievements, the Braves' series in Miami, and share personal travel experiences using MARTA. 01:00 - Georgia Tech Baseball Success 03:22 - Falcons Schedule Breakdown 05:36 - Three Strikes Call-In Segment

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler analyze the Atlanta Braves' current momentum, focusing on Austin Riley's resurgence and the team's impressive offensive stats. They reflect on a viral clip of the controversial infield fly rule from Chipper Jones’ final game and discuss the need for officiating accountability across professional sports. The conversation shifts to the inspiring story behind Aaron Rai’s...

A look into the frustrations surrounding the rising costs of sports streaming subscriptions and the NFL's aggressive move into digital platforms. Jay Gruden shares his critique of the league's international expansion, citing the logistical nightmare for teams traveling overseas. Additionally, they analyze the Atlanta Falcons' schedule and the impact of Bijan Robinson on their national TV visibilit...

Steak and Drew analyze the increasing presence of streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video in live sports broadcasting. They examine how the NFL's lucrative rights deals are impacting traditional networks and creating subscription fatigue for fans. 01:00 - Introduction and Upcoming Guests 02:04 - Sports Shifting to Streaming 05:44 - NFL Rights and Big Tech 08:54 - Subscription Fatigue for Fan...

Dan Corso, President of the Atlanta Sports Council, joins the program to discuss the city's role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its recognition as a top sports destination. He shares insights on the match schedule, fan festivals at Centennial Olympic Park, and logistics for hosting global fans. The discussion also touches on the accessibility of MARTA and stadium preparations for the upcoming semi...

Dan Corso joins Steak and Drew to celebrate Atlanta being named the top city for sports business by the Sports Business Journal. They analyze the city's infrastructure advantages over Nashville and look ahead to the World Cup and dominant seasons for local college baseball programs. 01:00 - Atlanta's Sports Business Ranking 11:03 - Braves and NBA Updates 13:28 - College Baseball Tournament Outlook

Friday's FULL SHOW - May 15, 2026

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell discuss the Atlanta Falcons' creative spoof of the iconic SportsCenter commercials for their schedule release alongside Shannon Joyner. They also analyze the Braves' recent performance, highlight the rapid rise of prospect Eric Hartman in Rome, and recap Mike Bell's social media hacking ordeal. 01:50 - Atlanta Weather & Graduation Season 06:25 - Falcons Schedule Rel...

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell reminisce about childhood neighborhoods before discussing the Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation and the state of the Red Sox. They also analyze legal issues within the Georgia football program, recruiting updates for Peter Bourque, and the newly released Falcons schedule. 02:10 - Childhood Neighborhood Memories 06:10 - Red Sox Ownership Dysfunction 09:55 - Braves Pi...

Stake Shapiro and Rusty Mansell critique golfer Garrick Higgo for his lack of punctuality and perceived entitlement following a penalty at the PGA Championship. They shift focus to the Atlanta Falcons' upcoming season, analyzing the schedule's difficulty and the excitement surrounding national television appearances. The conversation also features a preview of the Braves' matchup against the Red S...

Rusty Mansell and Steak Shapiro break down the costly lesson facing Georgia transfer Ja'Marley Riddle following his recent arrest and the impact on his NIL contract. They also analyze Peter Bourque's recruitment and the impressive performance of the Georgia and Georgia Tech baseball programs as they eye Omaha. 02:05 - Colmari Ridley NIL Penalties 05:21 - Peter Bourque Commits to VT 09:24 - Fanning...

Stake and Rusty Mansell reflect on their childhoods in Boston and Georgia before diving into the dysfunction surrounding the Boston Red Sox ownership. They also discuss the dominance of Chris Sale and debate whether Spencer Strider or Bryce Elder should follow him in the Braves' postseason rotation. 01:19 - Childhood Memories 04:53 - Red Sox Woes 07:00 - Chris Sale's Dominance 08:20 - Braves Rotat...

Shannon Joyner joins the broadcast to share the inspiration behind the Atlanta Falcons' viral 'This is SportsCenter' schedule release parody. They highlight the contributions of Drake London and Matt Ryan while discussing the competitive landscape of NFL team marketing. The conversation also previews the upcoming Week 4 showdown against the New Orleans Saints on the 20th anniversary of Steve Gleas...

The Steakhouse crew discusses the frustration of Mike Bell losing his Twitter account to a hack before diving into the Atlanta Falcons' 2024 schedule. They analyze the team's path to the postseason and highlight the rapid ascent of Braves minor league star Eric Hartman. 01:22 - Mike Bell Twitter Hack 03:21 - Falcons Schedule Analysis 06:50 - Braves Prospect Eric Hartman

Steak Shapiro and Rusty Mansell review the Atlanta Falcons' creative schedule release video and their tough upcoming stretch of nationally televised games. They also discuss the Braves' recent series against the Cubs and highlight a rising 19-year-old superstar in the organization. 01:00 - May-Sember Graduation Season 05:55 - Falcons Schedule Video 11:20 - NFL International Games 13:48 - Braves Pi...

Thursday's FULL SHOW - May 14, 2026

Steak and Sandra celebrate the Atlanta Braves becoming the first team in MLB to reach 30 wins this season. They analyze the success of the Chris Sale trade and the performance of depth players like Mauricio Dubón and Dominic Smith. The conversation also turns to the NBA Draft, where they highlight the rising draft stock of center Aday Mara and discuss potential roster moves for the Atlanta Hawks....