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The Sports Pig
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Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' – where hot takes meet hot mics! As North Georgia's home for ESPN Radio, we deliver the latest in sports news, analysis, and commentary with a side of humor and passion. From college football to pro basketball, we've got your fandom covered. Listen LIVE at SportsPigRadio.com or download 'The Sports Pig' app to take the action wherever you go!
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Kyle Busch Tragedy & BBQ Bash: Friday Rant Chaos
1w ago00:56:03Tap to summarizeFrom the heartbreaking loss of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch to epic Father's Day BBQ plans and Georgia football rivalries, this lively Friday Happy Hour edition of The Morning Rant dives into sports chaos with unfiltered hot takes. Dave Garner and Big John Davis cover Braves wins, PGA drama, shifting college athletics, and more while sharing laughs over smoked meats and local life. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter01:15 Weather, Graduations, and Family Talk02:34 Georgia Tech Stories and Brent Key04:04 Father's Day BBQ Event at Bradley's11:06 Kyle Busch Tragedy and Tributes15:33 Listener Texts and Fan Stories23:17 Hockey, NBA, and Atlanta Braves Recap31:05 College Baseball and Local High School Action35:13 PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, and LIV Golf38:26 College Football Realignment and NIL Talk51:59 NFL Offseason, Player Egos, and Final TakesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves Bombs & Barbershop Rants: Tailgate Thursday Chaos
1w ago00:55:16Tap to summarizeFrom barbershop Gen Z pet peeves to Braves bombs and playoff drama, Dave Garner and Will Cooper deliver high-energy sports talk on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant. The duo breaks down Atlanta Braves action, NBA/NHL conference semifinals, NFL news, Pickens Dragons’ state title run, and drops betting picks in the Cooper Predictor. Fun, local, and unfiltered North Georgia sports talk at its best. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:01 Barbershop Rant and Gen Z Pet Peeves 02:56 High School Baseball Preview: Pickens Dragons & Etowah 06:33 NFL News, International Games & Super Bowl 10:15 Hot Takes and College Sports Realignment 14:30 NBA & NHL Playoffs Update 19:47 Braves Trivia: 40+ Home Run Teammates 21:54 Tomahawk Take: Braves vs Marlins Analysis 30:37 High School Roundup & Pickens State Championship 37:30 Favorite Moments from the Week 44:52 Cooper Predictor Betting Picks 57:45 Show Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves Fight Back, Robot Umps & Urban Meyer Drama
1w ago00:55:50Tap to summarizeExplosive NBA meltdown! The Knicks storm back from a 20+ point deficit as the Cavs collapse in historic fashion. Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver unfiltered hot takes on the NBA, surging Atlanta Braves, MLB’s new automated strike zone, NFL OTAs, Nashville’s 2030 Super Bowl, college sports drama, and a powerful personal discussion on athlete mental health. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:21 NBA Playoffs: Knicks Epic Comeback vs Cavs Meltdown 03:40 NHL: Buffalo Sabres Season Recap 05:49 Election Day, Politics in Sports & NAACP Comments 09:50 Georgia High School Baseball State Championships 13:38 Braves Updates, Bullpen Strategy & Transactions 20:53 MLB Automated Strike Zone (ABS) Discussion 28:13 College Athletics: Iowa State AD Bold Take 32:45 NFL OTAs, Super Bowl News & Urban Meyer Lawsuit 51:27 John Davis Golf Classic Announcement 53:54 Mental Health in Athletics: John Davis Personal Story 58:45 Show Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves Blown Out & Rory Snaps: Morning Rant Goes Off
2w ago00:55:48Tap to summarizeSports chaos erupts as Dave Garner and Billy D deliver unfiltered hot takes on the Braves’ blowout loss, NBA playoffs heroics, Rory McIlroy drama, and wild fan interactions at the PGA Championship. From high school state title runs and Falcons NFL schedule reactions to golf etiquette rants, Wu-Tang Clan Hall of Fame talk, and restaurant inspection scores, this Rally Towel Tuesday episode is packed with energy, laughs, and local flavor. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:35 Braves Blowout and NBA Playoffs 02:18 NHL, High School Baseball State Titles 06:00 PGA Championship Recap and Golf Talk 09:55 Keeping It Real: Golf Fan Interactions & Player Personalities 19:20 NFL Schedule Reactions and Falcons Quarterback Discussion 26:25 Chiropractic Moment with Dr. Keith Rigi 33:57 Restaurant Inspection Scores 47:00 Music Talk, Wu-Tang Clan, and Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Monday Morning Quarterback | Coffee, Braves & Rory’s Rant
2w ago00:55:54Tap to summarizeFrom spilled coffee to fiery fan rants, Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver unfiltered Monday morning sports chaos on The Morning Rant. The duo breaks down Braves wins, Rory McIlroy’s PGA blowup, Preakness excitement, high school state title runs, NFL schedule talk, Sabres Game 7 drama, and plenty of fan interaction stories. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:25 Bradley's Bar Show Recap & Listener Gratitude 04:47 Personal Stories and Shoulder Injury Update 08:13 Fan Interactions: Rory McIlroy & Pete Crow-Armstrong 10:45 John Davis on Playing Through Hostile Crowds 13:05 PGA Championship Recap & Aaron Rai Victory 16:23 Weekend Sports Highlights: NASCAR, Preakness 19:33 Local High School Baseball State Championships 21:40 Atlanta Braves Weekend Recap 24:33 NHL Playoffs & Sabres Game 7 Preview 29:07 NFL Schedule Talk & Playoff Predictions 34:36 College Football Landscape Changes 46:34 Scheduling Proposals & Georgia-Tech Rivalry 52:52 Sabres Game 7 Outlook & Show WrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Moring Rant with Dave Garner | NFL Schedule Chaos: Falcons, Bills & Prime-Time Drama Live from the Bar
2w ago02:41:29Tap to summarizeThe NFL schedule just dropped — and this lively crew is breaking it all down live from Bradley’s Bar and Grill! Join Dave Garner, Big John Davis, and NFL insider David Collins as they dissect the Falcons’ and Bills’ schedules, strength of schedule debates, prime-time games, and playoff hopes, while mixing in local high school baseball drama and bar-side banter. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Live Setup at Bradley’s 02:21 NFL Schedule Release Reactions 05:58 Falcons and Steelers Opener Talk 12:44 High School Baseball Updates 16:51 David Collins Joins – Schedule Deep Dive 21:19 Falcons Outlook and NFC South 29:22 Thanksgiving & Holiday NFL Games 36:46 Bills Schedule and Challenges 44:00 More NFL Insights and Predictions 51:49 Betting Stats and Travel Edges 01:02:18 Win Total Odds Discussion 02:12:33 Bradley’s Owner John Capone Interview 02:29:51 Guest Stories and Tech Memories 02:46:00 Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves on Fire: Tailgate Thursday Madness with Hot Takes
2w ago00:56:03Tap to summarizeChaos, hot takes, and baseball fever! Dave Garner and Will Cooper deliver an energetic Tailgate Thursday filled with Braves dominance, high school Final Four action, NFL schedule buzz, tributes to Bobby Cox, and sharp sports predictions. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:18 NFL Schedule Release and International Games 03:48 Live Broadcast from Bradley's Bar and Grill 07:50 High School Baseball Final Four Preview 14:43 Commercials and Station Promos 16:59 Bobby Cox and Ted Turner Tributes 20:48 Tomahawk Take: Braves Recent Success 32:04 High School Coach Adam Williams Interview 41:05 NBA and NHL Playoffs Discussion 48:01 College Football Playoff Expansion Debate 53:31 Preakness, PGA Championship, and Cooper Predictor 58:37 Show Wrap-Up and Tomorrow's BroadcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Winging it Wednesday | Refs, Bounces & Bobby Cox: A Wild Wednesday in Sports
2w ago00:56:02Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a hockey referee controversy, a Bobby Cox tribute, and the debate over NFL turf all collide in one hour? Dave Garner and Big John Davis cover it all on this Winging It Wednesday edition of The Morning Rant — live from North Georgia's home of ESPN Radio. From the Sabres' lucky playoff bounce to the Braves honoring legends, NFL international games, the Preakness, PGA Championship, local high school baseball, and charity golf tournaments, no topic is off limits. Buckle up — it's Hot Takes and Hot Mics. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us 00:00 Introduction and Hot Takes and Hot Mics Welcome02:15 NHL Playoffs — Sabres Even the Series with Canadiens04:21 Officiating Controversy and Playoff Analysis06:30 NBA Playoffs and Braves Game One vs. Cubs Recap10:50 Tribute to Bobby Cox and His Legacy12:55 NFL International Schedule Release20:53 NFL Turf vs. Grass Debate and Player Safety27:20 Looking Ahead: PGA Championship and the Preakness31:45 Local High School Baseball Final Four Shoutout33:57 Preakness Picks and Horse Racing Breakdown50:11 John Davis Golf Classic and Charity Golf Tournaments54:35 Pickleball, Football Season Preview, and College Football Playoff Expansion59:07 Wrap-Up and Friday at Bradley's Bar and GrillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Rally Towel Tuesday: Braves Heat Up & Bobby Cox Tribute
3w ago00:56:00Tap to summarizeMorning chaos hits hard as Dave Garner and Billy D unleash hot takes on the Atlanta Braves' hot start, Bobby Cox's legacy, NBA/NHL playoffs, and PGA Championship drama. Packed with local sports buzz, a fiery "Keeping it Real" rant on overzealous sports parents, restaurant inspection scores, and backyard birdwatching stories—this Rally Towel Tuesday episode delivers laughs and unfiltered sports talk. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:23 Backyard Oasis, Birds & Ornithology 06:51 High School Baseball Playoffs 09:07 NBA & NHL Playoffs Update 13:17 Commercials & Station Promos 15:12 Bobby Cox & Ted Turner Tributes 17:28 Braves Season Outlook & Spencer Strider 22:12 Defense & Roster Moves 24:31 PGA Championship & LIV Golf 29:01 Chiropractic Moment with Dr. Keith Rigi 31:14 Keeping it Real with Billy D: Sports Parents 38:15 Restaurant Inspection Scores 42:52 NCAA Expansion & College Football Talk 55:49 NBA Championship Picks & Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Monday Morning Quarterback | Bobby Cox Tributes & Braves Momentum
3w ago00:56:34Tap to summarizeFrom emotional tributes to baseball icon Bobby Cox and local legends to a fiery Monday morning quarterback rant, Dave Garner and Big John Davis break down the Braves’ big weekend, high school Final Four action, and sharp opinions on expanding playoffs, gambling, and NFL officiating. A must-listen for North Georgia sports fans embracing the chaos. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:30 Tributes to Bobby Cox, Ted Turner & Coach Rodney Walker 04:50 Braves Weekend Recap & Road Trip Success 08:20 Horse Racing, Preakness & Golden Tempo Withdrawal 11:00 Bradley’s Brunch Event & Listener Shoutouts 16:00 High School Baseball Final Four 19:30 Weekend Rewind: NHL, NBA, NASCAR 32:00 PGA Championship, LIV Golf & Bold Takes 47:50 NFL Referees, Gambling & College Expansion Concerns 58:00 Show Wrap & Upcoming GuestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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