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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Friday Happy Hour

The Friday Happy Hour edition of The Morning Rant covered a wide range of sports while looking ahead to a busy holiday weekend. Dave Garner and John Davis discussed the Braves' recent struggles and what they'll need to do to regain momentum before the All-Star break, recapped the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup loss to Turkey despite already advancing, and talked about the excitement surrounding the World Cup atmosphere in America. They also previewed upcoming high school football preparations, PGA Tour changes, the rising costs of youth travel sports, and the possibility of the NHL returning to Atlanta, while mixing in plenty of listener interaction, personal stories, and a preview of next week's live Fourth of July broadcast from Bradley's Bar & Grill.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Tailgate Thursday

Dave Garner and Will Cooper covered a wide range of sports topics on a busy “Tailgate Thursday,” discussing the Atlanta Hawks’ offseason outlook after the NBA Draft, the possibility of NHL hockey returning to the Atlanta area, the Braves’ recent struggles and potential trade-deadline needs, the excitement surrounding the World Cup in the United States, and the Falcons’ decision to extend Kyle Pitts. Throughout the show, they mixed local North Georgia sports coverage with national headlines, offering plenty of debate, analysis, and fan interaction while looking ahead to football season and the upcoming expansion of The Morning Rant to a two-hour format.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Wingin' It Wednesday

The Morning Rant’s “Wingin’ It Wednesday” covered a wide range of sports topics, led by discussion of the NBA Draft and the Atlanta Hawks’ selections as Dave Garner and John Davis reflected on the draft’s growing spectacle, the value of young talent, and Atlanta’s efforts to build a contender. The show also touched on the Braves’ recent struggles despite maintaining a division lead, debated the Falcons’ decision to give Kyle Pitts a three-year, $54 million extension, and examined the NFL’s denial of a supplemental draft application for quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Other highlights included updates on Georgia and Georgia Tech recruiting, the possibility of the NHL returning to Atlanta, World Cup soccer storylines, and a heartfelt update on Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s recovery after a recent health scare, all mixed with the show’s trademark local sports talk and community event announcements. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Rally Towel Tuesday

On this Rally Towel Tuesday edition of The Morning Rant, Dave Garner and Billy D covered a wide range of sports topics, highlighted by the excitement surrounding the FIFA Club World Cup, where the U.S. men's team continues to impress and international soccer fans have brought incredible energy to host cities across America. The show also recapped Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open victory, Oklahoma’s NCAA Baseball Championship win over North Carolina, and ongoing discussions about the Atlanta Braves’ needs ahead of the trade deadline, with both hosts leaning toward adding a starting pitcher. Other topics included the NBA Draft, Falcons quarterback debates, local weather, golf, NASCAR, and the usual blend of sports opinions, humor, and North Georgia community conversation that keeps listeners coming back each morning.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Monday Morning Quarterbacking

On this Father’s Day edition of The Morning Rant, Dave Garner and Big John Davis recapped a busy sports weekend while sharing personal stories and reflections. The show highlighted Dave’s visit to the World Cup Fan Festival in Atlanta, the excitement surrounding international soccer, Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open victory, NASCAR’s historic race at Naval Base Coronado, and the Atlanta Braves taking two of three from Milwaukee. They also discussed the College World Series championship game, the ever-changing landscape of college football and NIL legislation, and early NFL training camp storylines. A major announcement revealed that The Morning Rant will expand to a two-hour show beginning July 20, moving to a new 7–9 a.m. time slot, while the hosts also promoted upcoming appearances at Bradley’s Bar & Grill and the Gilmer County Fourth of July parade festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.