Atlanta World Cup Buzz and USMNT Odds with Mike Conte

FULL SHOW - June 4, 2026

Thursday's FULL SHOW - June 4, 2026

Hour 1 - Travel Ball Culture, NBA Finals, Braves win another one

Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden dive into the phenomenon of youth travel sports, exploring the financial burden, family bonds, and the necessary escape from technology they provide. They also examine the professionalization of the industry and how it affects families and young athletes in Atlanta. 01:50 - The Retirement Scale 03:27 - Technology Impact on Youth 05:15 - Travel Baseball Culture 09:49 - Braves Sweep the Blue Jays 12:01 - Knicks Playoff Dominance 13:32 - WNBA and Stanley Cup Update 17:15 - Atlanta Food and Social Media 19:09 - NBA Media Rights Debate 23:43 - Karl-Anthony Towns Interview 30:31 - World Cup Merchandise Frenzy 32:36 - Youth Sports Cost-Benefit 38:20 - The Summer Camp Alternative 43:27 - Lacrosse Pay-to-Play Industry

Hour 2 - Braves keep hitting, Falcons Super Bowl Odds, and World Cup is here!

Stake and Sandy analyze Mauricio Dubón’s clutch hitting and the influence of Chipper Jones on the Braves clubhouse. They also debate whether Drake London will reach a Super Bowl and the financial benefits of Michael Penix Jr.’s rookie contract. Mike Conte later joins to discuss the lack of local buzz for the World Cup in Atlanta. 01:50 - NBA Finals Game 1 05:57 - Youth Sports Parenting 09:03 - Childhood Snack Drawer Memories 15:06 - Mauricio Dubón Clutch Hitting 19:54 - Drake London Super Bowl 24:18 - Rookie Quarterback Contract Value 30:08 - Atlanta World Cup Buzz 36:00 - Three Strikes Rapid Fire

Atlanta World Cup Buzz and USMNT Odds with Mike Conte

Mike Conte joins Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden to discuss the lack of immediate economic buzz surrounding the upcoming World Cup matches in Atlanta. They examine the challenges of international travel and ticket prices before pivoting to the USMNT's performance in recent friendlies and their outlook for the tournament. 01:20 - Mike Conte Joins The Booth 04:55 - World Cup Economic Impact 08:34 - Three Strikes Trivia Segment 12:18 - USMNT Group Stage Outlook

Chipper Jones continues mentoring Braves hitters, and Steak Weighs Falcons' Super Bowl Odds

Steak and Sandra discuss the clutch performances of Mauricio Dub3n and the mentorship role Chipper Jones plays within the Braves organization. They also debate if Drake London will ever reach a Super Bowl, focusing on the financial and competitive advantages of the Falcons' current quarterback situation. 01:13 - MLB Clutch Hitting 03:50 - Chipper Jones' Influence 06:13 - Drake London Super Bowl Odds 08:54 - Falcons Quarterback Strategy