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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Falcons' first scrimmage report + Brian Baldinger's Drake London hype

8/6/2025
Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden come straight in from the Atlanta Falcons' first live scrimmage and get right into all of the highlights and storylines. From Penix's bomb to Ray-Ray McCloud III to Leonard Floyd turning up the heat, they cover the best things they saw and the players they saw shine the most. Brian Baldinger joins the show later to share his thoughts on how the Falcons have progressed throughout the offseason as well as why every fantasy owner should be looking at Drake London as WR1. 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Scrimmage notes & standouts 15:40 - Preseason preview: Week 1 20:03 - Brian Baldinger on the Falcons Offense 26:45 - Atlanta's new look defense 32:30 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:01

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Does the preseason really matter? Plus new NFL rules & more! | Falcons Audible Podcast

8/6/2025
Derek, Dave & D.J. are back to preview the Atlanta Falcons' upcoming preseason game vs the Detroit Lions. They debate the pros and cons of playing your starters in preseason games as well as what the biggest benefits are of having preseason games in general. The NFL also updated some rules and regulations, and the guys dive into how that will look different on Sundays for fans. 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Football is...back? 3:15 - Importance of preseason games 11:20 - Preseason preview: ATL vs DET 16:20 - New rules & regulations 25:00 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:06

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Robert Mays says the Falcons "could be a top 5 offense" & more updates from Training Camp

8/1/2025
Dave Archer joins Will McFadden to recap today's open practice and break down how to measure Michael Penix Jr.'s improvement. They also talk about Jeff Ulbrich's new defensive mentality and how James Pearce Jr. has embraced that intensity. Later, Tori McElhaney is joined by The Athletic's Robert Mays to get his thoughts on the 2025 Atlanta Falcons and what needs to happen for the team to make the playoffs this year. 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Today's practice report 7:15 - James Pearce Jr. & Michael Penix Jr. 14:30 - Expectations for 2025 19:10 - Robert Mays joins the show 20:00 - Revamped Falcons defense 24:25 - Evolving the offense 29:48 - Examining Penix's game 33:30 - The Kyle Pitts enigma 39:00 - Playoffs picture & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:59

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The pads are ON & the intensity is UP! Takeaways from AT&T Training Camp | Falcons Audible Podcast

7/30/2025
Derek, Dave & DJ are back to give you all of the updates from Atlanta Falcons AT&T Training Camp. They cover everything from the developing wide receiver room to how the rookie edge rushers are looking, including whatever a "kerfuffle" is and whether or not it's something you love to see. 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Training Camp Show Live 06:40 - “Move in silence” 10:15 - What has stood out from practice? 15:41 - Developing Stories: Mooney, Chark & WRs 20:57 - Emotions can turn ‘hot’ on the field 27:06 - What is camp focus NOW? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:35

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Dan Graziano says Michael Penix Jr. is "authentic" and "consistent"

7/29/2025
Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney join Will McFadden to break down the latest Atlanta Falcons training camp practices, including a Darnell Mooney update and a look inside the kicking competition. They also name their Camp Champs, which span from an "Edge with an edge" to an "old faithful" on the offensive side of the ball. Dan Graziano then joins the show to share all of his observations from AT&T training camp, including how Michael Penix Jr. has grown in his first year, what he likes about Drake London and how Atlanta can challenge Tampa Bay for the NFC South this year. 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - First padded practice 2:35 - Mooney injury update 6:40 - Kicking competition 9:27 - Camp Champ 19:55 - Dan Graziano joins the show 21:30 - Penix's leadership 23:00 - Atlanta's WR room 25:45 - Falcons new look defense 29:32 - Bijan & 2025 expectations 32:20 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:59

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Steve Wyche says there's "no excuse" for Atlanta this year & more from AT&T Training Camp

7/26/2025
Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack share what they've seen from the 2025 Atlanta Falcons throughout the first few days of AT&T Training Camp. They share what the signing of WR DJ Chark means now that WR Darnell Mooney has been injured, as well as why it's okay that the defense won the day today. Steve Wyche of NFL Network then joins the show to share why he thinks Atlanta could be a contender in the NFC South this year. 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Darnell Mooney & DJ Chark 4:57 - Saturday practice report 12:15 - Camp Champ 15:15 - Steve Wyche on Bijan Robinson 18:45 - "No Excuse" 22:11 - Defensive Line versatility 28:13 - Maximizing Kyle Pitts 31:48 - National perception & playoff push 36:05 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:36:36

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Training Camp Kickoff! 6 things we NEED to see from the Falcons in 2025 AT&T Training Camp

7/24/2025
Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack join Will McFadden to kick off coverage of the Atlanta Falcons 2025 AT&T Training Camp. After breaking down Raheem Morris' opening comments, they address both the vibes and expectations around the team coming into training camp. Finally, they dive into the 6 biggest things they NEED to see from the Falcons before week 1, from Kyle Pitts production to James Pearce Jr. & Jalon Walker's development. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Raheem Morris' comments 6:05 - Vibes & expectations 10:27 - Things we NEED to see in training camp 28:22 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:23

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Biggest Training Camp storylines, who has the most to prove & more! | Falcons Audible Podcast

7/24/2025
Falcons Audible is BACK! Dave Archer and D.J. Shockley are back to preview the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 AT&T training camp. From the biggest storylines to the players with the most to prove, they give you everything you need to know for the start of training camp. 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Offseason activities 6:00 - Training Camp memories 10:45 - Having fans back at camp 15:40 - Biggest storylines 19:43 - Top position group battles 25:40 - Players with something to prove 30:30 - 2025 draft class expectations 34:30 - Goals for 2025 training camp 40:35 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:26

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Is breakfast overrated?? Kentavius Street & Zach Harrison debate on the Ruffled Feathers Finale!

7/22/2025
Atlanta Falcons defensive linemen Zach Harrison and Kentavius Street face-off about breakfast in the finale of Ruffled Feathers. Is breakfast food really overrated? What do you think? Let us know who you think won in the comments below! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:35

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Ben Solak explains how Michael Penix Jr. can take the next step & more

7/17/2025
ESPN National NFL Analyst Ben Solak joins Will McFadden to get deep in the weeds on Atlanta Falcons football. They cover everything from what throws Michael Penix Jr. needs to add to his arsenal this year to how the defense might look in Jeff Ulbrich's first year back to even adding more downfield laterals to the playbook. If you love football, then this episode is for you! 0:00 - Intro & Kirk Cousins 4:47 - Michael Penix Jr.'s next steps 11:45 - Bijan Robinson among NFL's best 17:35 - New look Falcons defense 22:20 - Jalon Walker & James Pearce Jr. 26:21 - 2025 Season outlook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:48

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"You know what ruffles my feathers?" Liam McCullough & Khalid Kareem go head-to-head about airplanes

7/15/2025
On this week's edition of Ruffled Feathers, Atlanta Falcons Khalid Kareem & Liam McCullough take center stage to debate their biggest airport pet peeves. Who do you think won? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:41

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Who's the swaggiest? Tier listing football position groups based on swag

7/10/2025
Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden are deep in their bag this summer, and today they make a tier list of football position groups...based on swag! They debate which positions need the most swag, and what that even means, putting them into groups like God-Tier Swag and Dad Swag. Do you agree with their list? 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - WR, HC, ILB, CB, RB 15:10 - LS, DT, S, QB, EDGE 26:35 - KR/PR, TE, P, OL 29:18 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:01

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"Absolutely not!" Brandon Dorlus & Ruke Orhorhoro debate arcades & restaurants on Ruffled Feathers

7/8/2025
Atlanta Falcons defensive linemen Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus face off in this week's Ruffled Feathers, debating whether or not restaurants should have arcades in them. What do you think? Let us know what you think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:33

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Weirdest fun facts from Falcons history: John Wayne, Vince Lombardi, Barefoot Bryant & more!

7/3/2025
Will McFadden & Tori McElhaney come to you ahead of the holiday weekend with a random assortment of the weirdest fun facts from the Atlanta Falcons history. From the first head coaching candidates to the first ever perfect QBR rating, they give you all the little trivia tidbits you need to sound like the smartest person at the barbecue. 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - First pro football game & first sale 5:51 - Other possible team names 11:20 - First coach, draft pick, & divisions 17:00 - Best sports nicknames 20:00 - Claude Humphrey & John Wayne 24:45 - 1973 season & Barefoot Bryant 32:30 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:42

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Atlanta Falcons Face-Off! Tyler Allgeier & Carlos Washington Jr. argue ping-pong on Ruffled Feathers

7/1/2025
On this week's episode of Ruffled Feathers, Atlanta Falcons running backs Tyler Allgeier and Carlos Washington Jr. get into a heated debate about whether or not ping-pong (and eventually pickle ball too) is a sport. What do you think? Let us know who you think won! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:08:46

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Who are the best Atlanta Falcons since 2000? We made a bracket to find out!

6/26/2025
Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to debate the top Atlanta Falcons players since 2000 by seeding 32 of them in a bracket and playing it out! From Bijan Robinson to Michael Vick and from Matt Ryan to Tony Gonzalez, they debate every matchup and choose a bracket champion! 0:00 - Intro 3:55 - First Round 30:50 - Second Round 37:59 - Quarterfinals 43:47 - Semifinals 46:10 - Championship 48:20 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:16

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Atlanta Falcons head-to-head debate: How much sleep do you really need? | Ruffled Feathers

6/24/2025
Mike Ford & Josh Woods kick off Ruffled Feathers, your new favorite offseason debate show where Atlanta Falcons players square off against each other in heated discussion about random topics. Today, we have Mike Ford & Josh Woods debating sleep: do you really need 8 hours? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:07:25

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Mailbag: Jalon Walker's role, sleeper impact players & a fan's guide to training camp

6/19/2025
Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden dig into the Atlanta Falcons mailbag to answer questions from all over the Falcons' fanbase. They predict what Jalon Walker's role could look like this fall, what a "dream scenario" is for the safety position, sleeper impact players & so much more! 0:00 - Intro & Emmy's talk 4:45 - Jalon Walker's role 11:52 - Zach Harrison & Brandon Dorlus combo 15:00 - More possible roster moves? 21:20 - Most exciting position battles 23:10 - Safety dream scenario 26:55 - Zach Harrison's role in 2025 29:25 - Sleeper impact players 32:41 - Fan's guide to training camp 35:00 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:40

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Final thoughts from Falcons' OTAs, early look ahead to training camp

6/13/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack breakdown the biggest stories from the final days of the Atlanta Falcons' offseason program, including updates on Kirk Cousins and the brand new draft picks. Then Tori McElhaney joins the podcast to preview the top position battles fans can look forward to when training camp rolls around in July. 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - OTA development program 4:00 - Kirk Cousins attends minicamp 8:43 - Minicamp standouts 11:30 - Looking ahead to training camp 14:27 - Tori joins the show 15:45 - Top training camp battles 20:25 - Defensive Line 29:25 - Safeties 34:30 - Nickelback 39:25 - Happy Father's Day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:00

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Falcons legend Michael Vick on coaching in college, Michael Penix Jr. & his favorite Falcons memory

6/5/2025
Michael Vick joins Will McFadden to talk about his first spring as head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans and the challenge of transitioning from player to coach. He then shares his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. and what he sees ahead for the Atlanta Falcons. To end the show, he shares his favorite memory from his time playing for the Atlanta Falcons. 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - First spring as Head Coach 2:15 - Choosing Norfolk State 4:59 - Legacy as a coach 7:13 - Learning from former coaches 9:25 - Becoming a teacher 13:25 - Michael Penix Jr. & Atlanta's offense 14:30 - Talented Falcons defense 17:03 - Atlanta's rushing attack 18:25 - Favorite Falcons memory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:37