About this episode

Dave Garner and Big John Davis discuss sports, personal stories, and local events from a pub in Ellijay, GA.

Live from a rainy pub in Ellijay, GA, Dave Garner and Big John Davis deliver two hours of unfiltered sports talk, heartfelt grandparent stories, and local flavor. Matt Olson’s clutch heroics spark Braves debates, while Big John shares lifelong friendships, Gilmer County memories, and the upcoming John Davis Golf Classic. Special guests discuss high school hoops talent and the shifting college athletics landscape. 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 Us Want 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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and On-Location Banter   03:00 Big John on Grandkids and Family Life   08:45 John Davis Golf Classic Details   15:10 Braves Talk: Matt Olson Heroics   28:00 College Football Scheduling Changes   47:00 Memory Lane with Big John   51:40 Patrick McVeigh…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Garner, Big John Davis

Guests: Patrick McVeigh, Zach Anderson

Topics covered

• sports talk
• Braves debate
• local stories
• college athletics
• high school hoops

Keywords

• Matt Olson
• Braves
• college football
• high school basketball
• John Davis Golf Classic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: John Davis Golf Classic

Places: Ellijay, GA, Gilmer County

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