Ready or Mott: Recent Episodes
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"Ready or Mott" has been designed to give you a high-energy, fast-paced drive around the world of sports. While the main focus is centered around what's happening in Atlanta, host Thomas Mott's multiple-market experience delivers a unique perspective on the sports stories you want to hear.
In the third hour of Ready or Mott, we talked to Falcon fans about their thoughts on the draft before discussing it with draft expert JD Pickel.
Luke Fickell, the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, joined Ready or Mott to talk about the Falcons' new QB
In a jam-packed final hour of Ready or Mott, we talked NFL with some draft reactions as Scott Bair joined the show. We also talked to the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats, Luke Fickell!
In the second hour of the show, Ready or Mott talked more draft! We also caught up with DeShaun Tate to talk NBA.
In the first hour of Ready or Mott, Thomas hit some draft talk after the Falcons had a strong first two days. We also hit the Morning Menu to talk Braves and Hawks before listening back Dave Archer's thoughts on the draft.
It has been reported that Kyler Murray plans to sit out of training camp unless he gets a new deal and now the Cardinals are exploring possibly trading the QB and the Falcons have come up has a possible landing spot.
Thomas recaps the Hawks win over the Cavaliers and notes that after getting off to a slow start, Trae Young goes off in response to Cleveland fans chanting "F Trae Young"
Thomas outlines his belief that, in the midst of the QB craziness, the Falcons have had a great start to the free agency period, adding impact and depth pieces at key positions.
3-26 Hour 2 - Thomas breaks down the ramifications of the Deshaun Watson move to Cleveland, Tyreek Hill landing in Miami and a crazy rumor that Tom Brady could be heading to South Beach.
Thomas also shares his belief that the Falcons have had a great offseason in terms of free agents.
3-26 Hour 1 - Recapping a wild week in Atlanta Sports, Thomas Mott opens today's show by sharing his thoughts on the Matt Ryan trade and says that the Falcons will draft a QB in round one. He believes it should be Matt Corral.
The Hawks get a big win over Golden State and continue to be unpredictable.
Hour 2 of a shortened version Ready or Mott....
Thomas looks at the FAs the Falcons have signed, but then asks who will be the WRs on the team?
Thomas then opened up the phone lines to let the callers weigh in on the Falcons attempt to get Watson,
Thomas closes the show with a look back at the first round of the NCAA tournament and a preview of the weekend games to come
Thomas Mott is back after a few weeks off, and on today's edition of Ready or Mott...
Thomas dives straight into the Atlanta Falcons failed attempt to land QB Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans.
What will the Falcons do at QB now?
Thomas also looks back on the Hawks impressive win over the Memphis Grizzlies, and comments on the Braves moves and the Freddie Freeman situation
2-19 Hour 3 - The open the final hour of the show, Thomas breaks down his thoughts on how the Falcons should approach free agency.
365 Sports' J.D. Pickell joined the show to talk about the QBs in the 2022 NFL Draft and more.
We end the show by learning about the new phenomenon known as 'sleep texting.'
CFB Analyst J.D. Pickell (Sicem365) joined Ready or Mott to give his take on the top signal-callers in the 2022 NFL Draft and who the Falcons could target in later rounds.
2-19 Hour 2 - Thomas reacts as Todd McShay's latest mock draft has the Falcons taking a WR with the 8th overall pick and says that the pick would get an instant "F" in his mind.
Reports say Brady could be a 49er? Is Kirk Cousins sill the guy in Minnesota?
Should Calvin Ridley return to the Falcons this offseason, Thomas Mott says that would make the team's plan for the 2022 NFL Draft much simpler.
2-12 Hour 1 - Thomas opens today's show by reacting to the Hawks' loss to San Antonio, saying that there's no need to panic.
Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, he says the Rams should win big but Joe Burrow evens the odds for Cincy.
1-29 Hour 3 - Thomas Mott reacts to the news that Tom Brady could be getting ready to retire and says the Falcons would be a major beneficiary.
He then speaks with former NFL OL Frank Garcia and gives his picks for Championship Sunday.
Reacting to a report suggesting that Bucs QB Tom Brady could be on the verge of retirement, Thomas Mott shares his belief that the Falcons could become the top team in the NFC South and talks about the importance of the offseason.
Former NFL OL Frank Garcia joined Thomas Mott to take a look at the NFC South and shared his opinion on what's wrong with the Panthers.
He also recalled some of the loudest stadiums he every played in.
DeShaun Tate (@TatesTakeHoops) joined Thomas Mott to give his take on the Hawks as they continue their winning ways. Tate says it all starts with the effort on the defensive end of the floor and that the Hawks can't worry about seeding; they just need to get into the playoffs.
1-29 Hour 1 - Thomas Mott opens today's show by praising the Hawks' effort during their winning streak but says moves still need to be made ahead of a playoff push.
We then set the table for Championship Sunday in the NFL before hearing from Braves' broadcaster Chip Carey.
Despite winning three straight games, Thomas Mott says that the Hawks and GM Travis Schlenk need to stay aggressive ahead of the upcoming trade deadline to fix the team's defensive woes.
1-22 Hour 2 - After updating injuries across the NFL, Thomas makes his case that the Falcons should consider trading up to get Aidan Hutchinson or Kayvon Thibodeaux if the price is right.
We give our picks for the NFL Divisional Round to wrap up the show.
1-22 Hour 1 - Thomas Mott opens today's show by talking Hawks as they are in the midst of a three-game winning streak. Stetson Bennett is returning to UGA and fans have thoughts.
Ahead of this weekend's NFL action, we take a look at the headlines around the league.
Thomas wants to know; would a UGA win on Monday bring a celebration larger than the one Atlanta saw after the Braves' World Series title?
1-8 Hour 3 - Thomas hits the headlines to open the final hour as the Hawks could be in the mix for Ben Simmons, the Falcons wrap up the regular season Sunday and UGA is getting ready for the national championship game. Thomas ponders the impact of a UGA title and gives his prediction.
Deshaun Tate joins the show to talk all things Hawks.
With rumors swirling around the Hawks ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Deshaun Tate joins 'Ready or Mott' to give his take on a report linking Atlanta to Ben Simmons and much more.
1-8 Hour 2 - With reports of an upcoming split between the Falcons and Calvin Ridley, Thomas identifies the perfect trade partner and discusses how the Falcons could use the deal to expedite the rebuild of the trenches.
Blayne Gilmer with UGasports.com joins the show to talk Dawgs.
UGAsports.com writer Blayne Gilmer joined Ready or Mott to give an in-depth look at Monday's national title game. He believes UGA has a chance to exploit a banged up Bama defense en route to UGA's first title since 1980.
1-8 Hour 1 - To open today's show, Thomas breaks down UGA's matchup with Alabama in Monday's National Championship Game, saying that the offense has to step up.
He also reacts to the Hawks' loss to the Lakers and takes a look at potential trades ahead of the deadline.
Should the Falcons trade Calvin Ridley?
Travis "T Bone" Hancock from WFNZ Charlotte Morning Show joined Ready or Mott to discuss all things Falcons at Panthers
The final hour of Ready or Mott starts with a recap of the Morning Headlines, Hawks lose to Nets, Falcons prepare for the Panthers.
In Segment 2, Travis "T Bone" Hancock from WFNZ Charlotte joined Ready or Mott to preview the Falcons-Panthers NFC South mathcup
and Thomas closed out the hour and the show by giving his pics and previews of all the weekends upcoming NFL games
UGA Sports Insider from UGAsports.com joined Ready or Mott to discuss the Dawgs loss to Alabama, the QB situation and a preview of the CFB playoffs
Hour 2 of Ready or Mott rolls along on a rainy Saturday morning in Atlanta,
and first up this hour is the NFL Quick Hits
In the second segment of the hour, Tommy gives you some audio soundbites from Kirby Smart, Matt Ryan, and Falcons DC Dean Peas.
To close the hour, UGA Sports insider Blayne Gilmer joined the show to talk some Dawgs and College Football Playoffs
Ready or Mott kicks off with a recap of the Hawks-Nets game, and a look back to the UGA- Bama game, with some questions about the Dawgs going forward.
In Segment 2, Thomas answered a few questions from his producer in the "Morning Menu"
The hour closed out with a replay of a great interview from earlier in the week when ACC Network CFB Analyst Roddy Jones joined the Morning Show with Jon and Hugh
In Hour 3 Thomas touches on the Hawks coming up short at home to the Sixers before revisiting an exciting championship weekend in college football. Thomas also checks in with CBS Texas reporter Jakob Brandenburg and takes a look at all championship games that affect the college football playoff. Finally Thomas makes score predictions for the day before getting out.
In Hour 2 Thomas touches on a mostly quiet weekend in the NFL before going back and hitting a packed time in college football with coaching changes and championship games. Thomas also speaks with Blayne Gilmer of UGAsports.com about how the Dawgs will perform in the SEC Championship.
In hour one Thomas goes through the weekend headlines all focused on college football's championship weekend. Head coaching hires also highlighted the week. Thomas also revisits Chris Stewart of the Crimson Tide Network on with John and Hugh.
Final hour of Ready or Mott,
Thomas was joined by RJ Ochoa from Blogging the Boys to preview the Falcons-Cowboys NFC conference mathcup
and Thomas closed out the show by going through the Saturdays major college football games and Sundays biggest NFL match up and making his predictions
Editor in Chief of Bloggin the Boys, RJ Ochoa, joined Ready or Mott to preview Falcons-Cowboys.
Former 92.9 The Game host and current WFNZ Reporter Will Palaszczuk joined Ready Or Mott to talk all things NFL including the Falcons, Panthers and NFC South
Hour 2 of Ready Or Mott starts with some NFL Quick Hits, OBJ, Cam, injury news, etc.
In segment two, Thomas broke down audio from the Falcons, Hawks and Dawgs HC Kirby Smith.
In the final segment, Thomas was joined by WFNZ Panthers Field Reporter Willie P.
Saturday's edition of Ready Or Mott kicked off with Thomas breaking down the headlines. UGA-TN, BC at GT, GA St at Coastal Carolina and of course, Falcons at Cowboys.
In the second segment of hour one, we had the Morning Menu where we asked Thomas three questions.
Joe Patrick 929 The Game Braves reporter talks about the Braves loss to the Brewers in GM 1 of the NLDS.
Thomas Mott gets to the Headlines, Joe Patrick 929 The Game Braves reporter talks about the Braves loss to the Brewers in GM 1 of the NLDS, and Thomas gives us his CFB and NFL picks.
Thomas Mott starts the second hour of the show with an NFL Quick Hits, Mott gets to an Audio Overload, and Blayne Gilmore from UGASports.com joins the show to preview the UGA/Auburn game.
Thomas Mott opens the show talking about the Braves loss in GM 1 of the NLDS, Thomas answers the Morning Menu questions, and Thomas reacts to the Scott Blair - Falcons Digital reporter interview from The Morning Show.
Thomas started the hour by going through the Atlanta Braves. He then recapped week three in the NFL.
Thomas started the hour by going through our NFL Squib Kick segment. He then went into Audio Overload.
Thomas Mott and producer Ken talk about how to Falcons could go on a winning streak the next couple of games.
Thomas Mott starts the last hour of the show getting into the Headlines from this past week, David Walker from the Falcoholic joins the show to preview the Falcons/Giants game, and Mott gives us his picks for the weekend.
Thomas Mott starts the 7am hour with an NFL Quick Hits, Mott gets to an Audio Overload, and the Falcons could win the next 5 games.
Thomas Mott starts the show talking about the Headlines from this past week, we get the Morning Menu with producer Ken, and we play the Brian Jones CBS Sports CFB interview from Dukes and Bell.
Thomas Mott starts the last hour of the show with the Weekend Headlines, Jake Asman joins the show to talk NFL, and we reflect on the anniversary of 911.
Thomas Mott starts the 7am hour with an NFL Quick Hits, Mott gets to an Audio Overload, and David Walker from the Falcoholic joins the show to preview the Falcons/Eagles game.
Thomas Mott starts the show talking about What's Happening around the sports landscape, Mott gets to the Morning Menu, and Replay of the Day: Roddy Jones on with the Morning Show.
The final hour looks back at the top stories of the day then moves into an interview with The Falcoholic writer David Walker. Thomas discusses Falcons vs Browns on Sunday before wrapping up the show
Hour 2 begins with NFL Quick Hits before moving into audio overload and finishing up with a different look at the morning menu.
Thomas begins with what's happening before moving into a weekend morning menu and finishing up the first hour with a replay of Grady Jarrett on Dukes and Bell
Thomas Mott starts the show with the Headlines, Jarvis Davis 929 The Game Falcons reporter joins the show, Mott gets into a NFL Quick Hits, and Joe Patrick 929 The Game Braves reporter joins the show.
Segment 1 - NFL Buy or Sell
Segment 2 - Radio Replay of David Walker, Editor at the Falcoholic, joined the show to react to the Falcons' first preseason game
Segment 3 - We wrapped the show
Segment 1 - We hit the weekend headlines: Braves continue to stay hot against the Nationals and the Falcons fall flat against the Titans
Segment 2 - We heard from head coach Arthur Smith about the OL and Jalen Mayfield, the play of the Falcons' defensive line, and the need to play cleaner football vs Miami
Segment 3 - Radio replay with Connor Riley of Dawgnation when he joined Dukes and Bell
Segment 1 - NFL Quick Hits: Falcons vs. Titans, NFL preseason reactions
Segment 2 - Audio Overload: We heard from Arthur Smith on how the young guys played, Feleipe Franks' mobility, and why no starters played.
Segment 3 - David Walker, Editor at the Falcoholic, joined the show to react to the Falcons' first preseason game
Segment 1 - Show intro and the weekend headlines: Braves continue to stay hot against the Nationals and the Falcons fall flat against the Titans
Segment 2 - Morning Menu: Sharife Cooper is tearing it up in the Summer league, but do we put too much into these performances? The Braves are 9-2 in the month of August... who do we credit most and is it sustainable? The Big12, ACC, and Big10 are talking about merging. Is this shifting and moving good or bad for college football?
Segment 3 - Radio replay with Chip Carey when he was on the morning show with John & Hugh
Zach Hood from Peachtree Hoops stopped by Ready or Mott to give his opinion on the Hawks Free Agency moves and the realistic goals and expectations for the Hawks and the rest of the NBA next season
in the last hour of Ready or Mott,
Thomas answers some questions on USA Basketball, Falcons Rookies and second year players, and how good the Braves have been playing over the past week
in Hour 2 of Ready or Mott, Thomas focuses a lot on Falcons Training Camp and expectations for the upcoming season
and he also gives some insights on the entire NFL
Thomas Mott kicks off the show with a recap of the Braves win over the Nationals, he then talks all about the Atlanta Hawks resigning both Trae Young and John Collings
Thomas closes the hour out by welcoming Peachtree Hoops Editor Zach Hood onto the show
In the final hour of the show Thomas takes a look at the top headlines which now include a potential Aaron Rodgers retirement. Thomas looks at more audio from SEC media days with how guys will handle NIL in college athletics. Finally, Thomas wraps up the show with new details about Aaron Rodgers and looking towards Falcons training camp.
In hour two Thomas goes through NFL Quick Hits of everything non-vaccine related. Thomas follows that up with Audio Overload looking back at some sound from SEC media days. The hour wraps up hearing from former Head Coach Brian Billick on with Dukes and Bell this week.
Thomas starts out this week with all the top headlines including the big news around college athletics as Texas and Oklahoma are set to join the SEC. Thomas brings in producer Caleb for the Morning menu revisiting some unanswered questions around the SEC's potential new teams along with the Cleveland baseball team's new name. Thomas ends the first hour looking at the new NFL COVID vaccine mandates and how it will effect the league.
Braves and Atlanta United Insider Joe Patrick joins the show to discuss the latest trades the Braves have made and what this means for the trade deadline. Joe also breaks down the latest with the feud between Josef Martinez and Manager Gabriel Heinze that has led to a stand off of sorts.
Thomas finishes up the final hour of the show looking back at the top headlines of the day and week. Producer Caleb comes back with the Afternoon Menu discussing the Olympics and whether it's time for Coach Pop to exit. To wrap things up Thomas discusses Game 5 of the NBA Finals
Hour three begins with Thomas giving five bold predictions for the Falcons this season. Thomas revisits audio overload with fresh sound from Atlanta United's Tyler Wolff, Freddie Freeman, and Trae Young's joke at Team USA Basketball.
In hour two Thomas goes through NFL quick hits during a rather dry period before training camp begins then follows it up with audio overload from Alex Anthopolous and Freddie Freeman. Hour two wraps up with a replay of the day from NFL Columnist Jason Cole on with the morning show.
Thomas starts off hour one by introducing the latest sports headlines before moving into the morning menu with producer Caleb Johnson. The hour ends with Thomas interviewing 92.9 The Game Braves and Atlanta United reporter Joe Patrick on the latest trade news with the Braves plus the drama Atlanta United has with Josef Martinez.
Thomas Mott starts the 10pm hour with an NFL Quick Hits, Deshaun Tate NBA Insider joins the show to talk Hawks, and Thomas has a story for That's Life.
Thomas Mott starts the last hour of the show with an NFL Quick Hits and we preview GM3 Hawks/Bucks.
Thomas Mott starts the 8am hour with the headlines, we go over the Weekend Morning Menu, and Deshaun Tate NBA insider joined the show.
Thomas Mott starts the 7am hour with an NFL Quick hits, then we get into an Audio Overload, and Kane Pittman from the Locked on Bucks podcast joins the show.
Thomas Mott starts the show with the headlines, we get to a Weekend Morning Menu, and Phil Steele replay from The Morning Show.
In hour 2 Thomas listens in to some Falcons audio from OTAs, and in Morning Menu 2: Any Braves All-Stars?, More TD: Julio or Calvin? Nate's job?
In hour 1 Thomas and Dylan Matthews talk about the Hawks' game 6, and their chances at taking game 7. Hawks and Braves audio in Audio Overload, and we hear from Joe Patrick as he joined John and Hugh Friday morning.
Trae Young has taken a HUGE step forward in the last 2 months. Thomas and Dylan talk about Nate McMillan's role in the young superstar's maturation.
To close out hour three of Ready or Mott, Thomas explains why the proposed twelve team College Football Playoff expansion is a win win for everybody.
To kick off hour three of Ready or Mott, Thomas gives you his week in review and recaps the Hawks game three loss to the 76ers, the Braves third consecutive one run loss in their 4-3 loss last night to the Miami Marlins, the College Football Playoff Committee potentially expanding the College Football Playoff, the NBA playoffs overall, and Julio Jones looking good at the Tennessee Titans OTAs. Next, to continue hour two of Ready or Mott, Thomas dives into an audio overload where he lets you hear from Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antentokounmpo. Finally, to close out hour three of Ready or Mott, Thomas explains why the proposed twelve team College Football Playoff expansion is a win win for everybody.
Thomas kicks off hour two of this edition of Ready or Mott with NFL Quick Hits. In this edition of NFL Quick Hits Thomas touches on Julio Jones changing his number to number two, Russell Gage saying he is ready to fill the shoes of Julio Jones, the Titans now having a pick your poison offense with Julio Jones, Derrick Henry, AJ Brown, and Ryan Tannehill, and finally Thomas closes out this edition of NFL Quick Hits by reacting to Russell Wilson saying he never requested a trade out of Seattle. Next, to continue hour two of Ready or Mott, Thomas dives into an Atlanta Hawks audio overload where he lets you hear post game three comments from Nate McMillan, Trae Young, and John Collins. Thomas also reacts to these cuts and gives his thoughts on the Hawks going into game four. Finally, to close out hour two of Ready or Mott, Thomas brings you the Replay of the Day where he lets you hear Dukes and Bell’s interview with Mr. College Football Tony Barnhart from yesterday where Barnhart talks about the potential College Football Playoff Expansion.