What happens when hot takes, old-school grit, and behind‑the‑scenes NFL stories collide? This episode dives into Opening Day buzz, major NFL free‑agency moves, Hall of Fame debates, and a candid look at knowing when to hang up the cleats. Dave and Big John bring humor, honesty, and decades of football insight—from locker‑room leadership to the evolving rules shaping today’s game. Plus, some Georgia Tech spring‑practice nuggets, Kennesaw State’s big baseball upset, and a stroll down memory lane that only the Refrigerator Mover can deliver.

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What happens when hot takes, old-school grit, and behind‑the‑scenes NFL stories collide? This episode dives into Opening Day buzz, major NFL free‑agency moves, Hall of Fame debates, and a candid look at knowing when to hang up the cleats. Dave and Big John bring humor, honesty, and decades of football insight&mdash;from locker‑room leadership to the evolving rules shaping today&rsquo;s game. Plus, some Georgia Tech spring‑practice nuggets, Kennesaw State&rsquo;s big baseball upset, and a stroll down memory lane that only the Refrigerator Mover can deliver.
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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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Welcome to 98.1/93.7 WPGY 'The Sports Pig' &ndash; 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 <a href="https://www.sportspigradio.com/">SportsPigRadio.com</a> or download 'The Sports Pig' app to take the action wherever you go!&nbsp;
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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner is coming soon to The Sports Pig! Starting in March, tune in weekdays at 10am as Dave sounds off on the latest in local, regional, and national sports. Expect bold takes, passionate rants, and unfiltered opinions as Dave breaks down the stories everyone’s talking about—every morning on The Sports Pig.

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner&nbsp;is coming soon to&nbsp;The Sports Pig! Starting in March, tune in weekdays at&nbsp;10am&nbsp;as Dave sounds off on the latest in&nbsp;local, regional, and national sports. Expect bold takes, passionate rants, and unfiltered opinions as Dave breaks down the stories everyone&rsquo;s talking about&mdash;every morning on&nbsp;The Sports Pig.

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The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | He Should’ve Retired… But Then This Happened

Join Dave Garner and John "Refrigerator Mover" Davis on this Memorial Day Morning Rant as they blend heartfelt tributes to fallen heroes with high-octane sports talk. From emotional family military stories and Purple Heart memories to the Pickens Dragons' state championship battle, Braves' offensive woes, Georgia Tech's ACC title run, and raw Indy 500 drama, this episode delivers chaos, hot takes, and genuine reflection.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Greetings  
02:28 John Davis Shares Family Military Memories and Purple Heart Story  
06:35 Art Mosley Joins: Pickens Dragons State Championship Update  
12:08 Atlanta Braves Offensive Struggles and Standings  
18:31 Georgia Tech Baseball ACC Championship Dominance  
22:05 Indy 500 Closest Finish Ever and Coca-Cola 600 Recap  
25:53 Kyle Busch Tributes and Tragic Passing Reflections  
32:15 John Davis Classic Golf Tournament Announcement  
35:09 Bradley's Bar and Grill Event and Charity Raffle Details  
39:22 College Football Semi-Pro Discussion from Texter  
47:39 NBA and NHL Playoff Updates  
52:42 Memory Lane: Personal Stories and Emotional Reflections  
58:03 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Events

Join Dave Garner and John "Refrigerator Mover" Davis on this Memorial Day Morning Rant as they blend heartfelt tributes to fallen heroes with high-octane sports talk. From emotional family military stories and Purple Heart memories to the Pickens Dragons' state championship battle, Braves' offensive woes, Georgia Tech's ACC title run, and raw Indy 500 drama, this episode delivers chaos, hot takes, and genuine reflection.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Memorial Day Greetings &nbsp; 02:28 John Davis Shares Family Military Memories and Purple Heart Story &nbsp; 06:35 Art Mosley Joins: Pickens Dragons State Championship Update &nbsp; 12:08 Atlanta Braves Offensive Struggles and Standings &nbsp; 18:31 Georgia Tech Baseball ACC Championship Dominance &nbsp; 22:05 Indy 500 Closest Finish Ever and Coca-Cola 600 Recap &nbsp; 25:53 Kyle Busch Tributes and Tragic Passing Reflections &nbsp; 32:15 John Davis Classic Golf Tournament Announcement &nbsp; 35:09 Bradley's Bar and Grill Event and Charity Raffle Details &nbsp; 39:22 College Football Semi-Pro Discussion from Texter &nbsp; 47:39 NBA and NHL Playoff Updates &nbsp; 52:42 Memory Lane: Personal Stories and Emotional Reflections &nbsp; 58:03 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Events

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Braves Slump, Dragons Drama & Racing Tributes on Memorial Day

From 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.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Banter
01:15 Weather, Graduations, and Family Talk
02:34 Georgia Tech Stories and Brent Key
04:04 Father's Day BBQ Event at Bradley's
11:06 Kyle Busch Tragedy and Tributes
15:33 Listener Texts and Fan Stories
23:17 Hockey, NBA, and Atlanta Braves Recap
31:05 College Baseball and Local High School Action
35:13 PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, and LIV Golf
38:26 College Football Realignment and NIL Talk
51:59 NFL Offseason, Player Egos, and Final Takes

From 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.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:15 Weather, Graduations, and Family Talk 02:34 Georgia Tech Stories and Brent Key 04:04 Father's Day BBQ Event at Bradley's 11:06 Kyle Busch Tragedy and Tributes 15:33 Listener Texts and Fan Stories 23:17 Hockey, NBA, and Atlanta Braves Recap 31:05 College Baseball and Local High School Action 35:13 PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler, and LIV Golf 38:26 College Football Realignment and NIL Talk 51:59 NFL Offseason, Player Egos, and Final Takes

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Kyle Busch Tragedy & BBQ Bash: Friday Rant Chaos

From 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.

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Chapters
00:00 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-Up

From 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&rsquo; state title run, and drops betting picks in the Cooper Predictor. Fun, local, and unfiltered North Georgia sports talk at its best.
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter &nbsp; 01:01 Barbershop Rant and Gen Z Pet Peeves &nbsp; 02:56 High School Baseball Preview: Pickens Dragons &amp; Etowah &nbsp; 06:33 NFL News, International Games &amp; Super Bowl &nbsp; 10:15 Hot Takes and College Sports Realignment &nbsp; 14:30 NBA &amp; NHL Playoffs Update &nbsp; 19:47 Braves Trivia: 40+ Home Run Teammates &nbsp; 21:54 Tomahawk Take: Braves vs Marlins Analysis &nbsp; 30:37 High School Roundup &amp; Pickens State Championship &nbsp; 37:30 Favorite Moments from the Week &nbsp; 44:52 Cooper Predictor Betting Picks &nbsp; 57:45 Show Wrap-Up

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