Episode 5 of 680 The Rookies is here! Thomas Brown and Matthew Herren discuss the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, the Braves’ All-Star selections, and some of the biggest snubs from Atlanta's roster. The guys also dive into the NL East race, examine potential trade deadline targets for the Braves, and discuss what Atlanta needs to do to make a strong push in the second half of the season. Plus, they share their weekly "Happies and Crappies" and break down the impact of injuries on the club.

Topics include: 
Braves All-Stars and snubs
- Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return
- NL East standings and playoff outlook
- MLB Trade Deadline rumors
 - Potential Braves targets like Byron Buxton, Jeremy Peña, Robbie Ray, and AJ Minter
- Keys to a successful second half

Episode 5 of 680 The Rookies is here! Thomas Brown and Matthew Herren discuss the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, the Braves&rsquo; All-Star selections, and some of the biggest snubs from Atlanta's roster. The guys also dive into the NL East race, examine potential trade deadline targets for the Braves, and discuss what Atlanta needs to do to make a strong push in the second half of the season. Plus, they share their weekly "Happies and Crappies" and break down the impact of injuries on the club.
Topics include:&nbsp;
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<li>Braves All-Stars and snubs</li>
<li>- Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.&rsquo;s return</li>
<li>- NL East standings and playoff outlook</li>
<li>- MLB Trade Deadline rumors</li>
<li>&nbsp;- Potential Braves targets like Byron Buxton, Jeremy Pe&ntilde;a, Robbie Ray, and AJ Minter</li>
<li>- Keys to a successful second half</li>
</ul>

A podcast fully run by 680 The Fan's summer 2026 interns. The show features unique segments about sports, popular culture, and everything in between.

The podcast also brings in various 680 The Fan employees to reveal exclusive insights and stories from behind the scenes of the radio station.

A podcast fully run by 680 The Fan's summer 2026 interns. The show features unique segments about sports, popular culture, and everything in between.
The podcast also brings in various 680 The Fan employees to reveal exclusive insights and stories from behind the scenes of the radio station.

680 The Rookies

From the latest sports matchups and game highlights to the hottest new movies, TV shows, and celebrity gossip, your 680 The Fan interns got you covered.

Join us each week as we bring you fresh perspectives, lively debates, and plenty of laughs as we navigate the exciting and dynamic intersection of sports and pop culture through the eyes of our interns.

From the latest sports matchups and game highlights to the hottest new movies, TV shows, and celebrity gossip, your 680 The Fan interns got you covered.
Join us each week as we bring you fresh perspectives, lively debates, and plenty of laughs as we navigate the exciting and dynamic intersection of sports and pop culture through the eyes of our interns.

Secret Recipe for the Braves Second Half | 680 The Rookies

Go behind the scenes with Cellini & Dimino as they sit down for a candid conversation covering everything from unforgettable celebrity interviews and awkward athlete encounters to broadcasting stories, career highs and lows, Disney, sports, and plenty of laughs along the way. Nothing is off limits as the longtime Atlanta radio duo reflects on decades of memorable moments both on and off the air.

Whether they're recalling difficult guests, discussing the biggest mistakes they've made on live radio, or sharing stories listeners have never heard before, this conversation offers a fun look at the personalities behind one of Atlanta's most recognizable sports talk shows. 

 In this video:

Behind-the-scenes stories from sports radio

Celebrity and athlete interview memories

On-air mistakes and unforgettable moments

Sports media insights and career reflections

Fun rapid-fire questions and personal stories

Plenty of laughs with Cellini & Dimino

Go behind the scenes with Cellini &amp; Dimino as they sit down for a candid conversation covering everything from unforgettable celebrity interviews and awkward athlete encounters to broadcasting stories, career highs and lows, Disney, sports, and plenty of laughs along the way. Nothing is off limits as the longtime Atlanta radio duo reflects on decades of memorable moments both on and off the air.
Whether they're recalling difficult guests, discussing the biggest mistakes they've made on live radio, or sharing stories listeners have never heard before, this conversation offers a fun look at the personalities behind one of Atlanta's most recognizable sports talk shows.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In this video:
Behind-the-scenes stories from sports radio
Celebrity and athlete interview memories
On-air mistakes and unforgettable moments
Sports media insights and career reflections
Fun rapid-fire questions and personal stories
Plenty of laughs with Cellini &amp; Dimino

Cellini & Dimino Unfiltered: Radio Stories, Awkward Interviews & More | 680 the Rookies

680 The Rookies break down the biggest college football sleepers for the 2026 season, along with their locks to make the College Football Playoff. The crew discusses Georgia's continued dominance, Kirby Smart's approach to the transfer portal, and why the Bulldogs remain a favorite in the SEC.

They also debate sleeper teams across the country, including LSU, Ole Miss, Clemson, Iowa, BYU, Oregon, Oklahoma State, and more. Plus, the guys discuss Texas and Arch Manning, Notre Dame's playoff chances, and their national championship predictions.

Before diving into college football, the guys also discuss the Braves and the MLB trade deadline, including potential pitching targets like Robbie Ray and Brady Singer, the possibility of a reunion with former Braves reliever A.J. Minter, and what Atlanta could do to improve its pitching staff ahead of the deadline.

🏈 College football locks and sleepers from every Power Five conference

🏈 Why Georgia remains a lock for the College Football Playoff

🏈 Kirby Smart's approach to the transfer portal

🏈 The biggest sleeper teams for 2026

🏈 Texas, Arch Manning, and the SEC

🏈 Braves trade deadline targets and pitching needs

🏈 National championship predictions #collegefootball

#cfb #cfbplayoff #cfbplayoffs #cfp #ncaa #ncaafb #ncaafootball #cfpnationalchampionship #georgiabulldogs #ugafootball #georgiafootball #sec #secfootball

680 The Rookies break down the biggest college football sleepers for the 2026 season, along with their locks to make the College Football Playoff. The crew discusses Georgia's continued dominance, Kirby Smart's approach to the transfer portal, and why the Bulldogs remain a favorite in the SEC.
They also debate sleeper teams across the country, including LSU, Ole Miss, Clemson, Iowa, BYU, Oregon, Oklahoma State, and more. Plus, the guys discuss Texas and Arch Manning, Notre Dame's playoff chances, and their national championship predictions.
Before diving into college football, the guys also discuss the Braves and the MLB trade deadline, including potential pitching targets like Robbie Ray and Brady Singer, the possibility of a reunion with former Braves reliever A.J. Minter, and what Atlanta could do to improve its pitching staff ahead of the deadline.
🏈 College football locks and sleepers from every Power Five conference
🏈 Why Georgia remains a lock for the College Football Playoff
🏈 Kirby Smart's approach to the transfer portal
🏈 The biggest sleeper teams for 2026
🏈 Texas, Arch Manning, and the SEC
🏈 Braves trade deadline targets and pitching needs
🏈 National championship predictions #collegefootball
#cfb #cfbplayoff #cfbplayoffs #cfp #ncaa #ncaafb #ncaafootball #cfpnationalchampionship #georgiabulldogs #ugafootball #georgiafootball #sec #secfootball

College Football’s Biggest Sleepers for 2026 | 680 The Rookies

680 The Rookies Podcast is back with another episode featuring an exclusive Hot Seat interview with 680 The Fan's Digital Director, Andrew Groover. The interns put their boss on the spot with revealing questions about office dynamics, his journey from NFL Network to sports radio, working behind the scenes at 680 The Fan, dating apps, college football, and plenty of hilarious stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Plus, Abby and Kate break down the latest from the FIFA World Cup, share what it was like attending matches in Atlanta, discuss Team USA's run through the tournament, and preview some of the biggest Round of 32 matchups.

They also dive into Wimbledon as Serena Williams makes her highly anticipated return to the All England Club, reunites with Venus Williams in doubles, and looks to add another unforgettable chapter to her legendary career.

#fifa #worldcup #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026 #worldcup2026 #wimbledon #wimbledon2026 #serenawilliams #christianpulisic #atlantahawks #hawks #nba #nbadraft #nbadraft2026 #kingstonflemings #nbanews

680 The Rookies Podcast is back with another episode featuring an exclusive Hot Seat interview with 680 The Fan's Digital Director, Andrew Groover. The interns put their boss on the spot with revealing questions about office dynamics, his journey from NFL Network to sports radio, working behind the scenes at 680 The Fan, dating apps, college football, and plenty of hilarious stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Plus, Abby and Kate break down the latest from the FIFA World Cup, share what it was like attending matches in Atlanta, discuss Team USA's run through the tournament, and preview some of the biggest Round of 32 matchups.
They also dive into Wimbledon as Serena Williams makes her highly anticipated return to the All England Club, reunites with Venus Williams in doubles, and looks to add another unforgettable chapter to her legendary career.
#fifa #worldcup #fifaworldcup #fifaworldcup2026 #worldcup2026 #wimbledon #wimbledon2026 #serenawilliams #christianpulisic #atlantahawks #hawks #nba #nbadraft #nbadraft2026 #kingstonflemings #nbanews

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