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FULL SHOW - June 8. 2026

Monday's FULL SHOW - June 8. 2026

Hour 1 - Jesse Itzler on Knicks Anthem and Braves' Dominate Bucs

Stake Shapiro and Drew Butler discuss the Atlanta Braves' impressive sweep of the Pirates and the Georgia Bulldogs' journey to the College World Series in Omaha. They are joined by entrepreneur and Atlanta Hawks part-owner Jesse Itzler, who shares the origin story of his famous "Go New York Go" anthem. The group also analyzes the New York Knicks' playoff run and the impact of The Battery on Atlanta's sports culture. 01:50 - The Opinion Business 05:20 - Weekend Entertainment Recap 08:45 - Nine At Nine 12:40 - Knicks Playoff Fever 17:15 - Braves Sweep Pirates 22:30 - The Battery Atlanta 31:30 - Jesse Itzler Interview

Hour 2 - Atlanta’s Cosm Experience, Bears Moving, Braves grooving

Steak Shapiro and Drew Butler explore the groundbreaking Cosm sports venue in Atlanta and the potential exit of the Chicago Bears to Indiana. They also discuss Jesse Itzler’s unique habits and the security implications of Donald Trump attending the NBA Finals. The conversation concludes with personal stories regarding their first internships and most nervous sports moments. 01:20 - Cosm Entertainment Complex 04:55 - Bears and Chicago Business 10:15 - Jesse Itzler and Habits 13:30 - Trump at NBA Finals 19:30 - Knicks vs Spurs Betting 26:40 - Three Strikes Segment 31:40 - Internship Stories and Wrap

What's the most nervous you have ever been participating in sporting event?

Steak and Drew Butler delve into the politics of stadium leverage before sharing personal stories during a Three Strikes question segment. Butler reflects on his most nervous moments as a professional punter while Steak recounts a bizarre internship experience involving Boston media figure Bob Gamere. They also take listener calls about their own first jobs and memorable sports pressure moments. 01:00 - Stadium Leverage Politics 03:40 - Three Strikes Game 08:44 - Sorsby Betting Scandal 11:09 - Listener Call-In Segment

Security Concerns for Knicks Game and Trump's Potential Attendance

Steak and Drew Butler discuss Jesse Itzler's motivational background and his experiences with David Goggins. They then explore the intense atmosphere surrounding the New York Knicks' playoff success and the potential security nightmare of Donald Trump attending a game. The segment concludes with a look at betting lines for the Knicks and Spurs matchup. 01:00 - Jesse Itzler's Motivation 03:37 - Knicks Championship Security 06:19 - New York Basketball Culture 10:35 - Betting Knicks vs. Spurs