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'Are we really never going to get' the Magic City Night hoodies?

Carl and Mike get into a conversation in regards to the eventually cancelled Magic City Night and the hoodies that were pre-ordered which have yet to be shipped out.

Mar 27, 202611 min

Braves need to find ways to keep Drake Baldwin's bat in the lineup

Carl and Mike come back and share more thoughts on the Braves getting their season underway and agree Austin Riley is one player who has to have an impactful season to help the Braves succeed this year. As they discuss, they also agree the Braves have to find a way to keep Drake Baldwin's bat in the lineup each game despite the fact they plan to rest him time to time in his role as the starting catcher while Sean Murphy is out.

Mar 27, 202612 min

Falcons perfect scenario for Tua Tagovailoa to 'revitalize his career'

Carl and Mike are joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the latest NFL headlines and whether or not Tua Tagovailoa has a chance to revitalize his career with the Falcons.

Mar 27, 202616 min

Braves 'really excited' about Didier Fuentes filling in for starter role

Carl and Mike open the show joined by Alex Anthopoulos as they preview the Braves season opener today and discuss the latest on the Braves

Mar 27, 202618 min

3-26-26 Full Show

The full 3-26-26 Dukes and Bell

Mar 26, 20262h 37m

Hr1 - Why Jonathan Kuminga 'is not it' for Hawks

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike get into some brief hoops talk as they preview their conversation with new Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross and discuss whether the Yellow Jackets program will provide Cross with the resources to propel them into being a premier basketball program which they once were. They then get to Hawks talk as they react to the win over the Pistons to which Carl states he believes recently acquired Jonathan Kuminga "is not it" for the team, noting he has had several games to show his potential, however that has not been the case. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by new Georgia Tech head coach, Scott Cross as they discuss his decision to take the job and what he looks forward to most in regards to taking over the program. :40 – Carl and Mike get into Hawks talk as they continue to share their thoughts on the win over the Pistons, which they agree was not a pretty victory, however good to see the team did not fold after allowing their 21-point lead to go away and eventually be taken into overtime. They then get into some Braves talk as they share thoughts on what they heard from Walt Weiss as he discussed expecting to see "good things" from Austin Riley, which the games believe will be important and can be key in regards to taking focus off of the pitching challenges.

Mar 26, 202641 min

Hr2 - Jessie Bates III key to Falcons' 'secondary being strength of defense'

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some football talk as they react to reports of the Browns and Myles Garrett changing some language in his contract, which they share thoughts on if the move is something to help the Browns try to make some sort move. They also discuss Ty Simpson, believing he is the best QB in the draft and while they do not necessarily agree with Simpson's sentiment, they agree he has a great chance to be the second QB drafted. :20 – Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they react to Mina Kimes stating she believes the Falcons are still in need of getting help for the defense and at wide receiver. As they discuss, they agree the secondary is "the strength of the defense" and share thoughts on why they agree safety is not a concern despite Kimes stating she believes the Falconsmay need to address the position in the draft. :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss Tom Brady speaking with the NFL about if him returning to play football as a minority owner would be an issue and Josh Pastner stating he could not get the funding to keep players while he was at Georgia Tech.

Mar 26, 202638 min

Hr3 - Mike Bobo has room to improve as Georgia's play caller

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and if Mike Bobo is an elite playcaller for the Bulldogs. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they continue to share thoughts the win over the Pistons which they agree was a good win despite giving up a 21-point lead. As they discuss, they debate if Jonathan Kuminga is the right fit for the Hawks as Carl makes a case the former Warriors player is just "out there". :40 - Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they discuss the criticism Netflix has been receiving for their broadcast of the Giants and Yankees game, which both agree there was some good and some bad but ultimately, they had no issues with the broadcast.

Mar 26, 202639 min

Hr4 - Why a 'run' in the NFL draft could play in favor of Falcons

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on which projected first picks make them regret the Falcons do not have a first round pick and how they believe things may play out in regards to their quarterback situation with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview the start of the Braves season and which players are expected to have good seasons and need to be major contributors. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Hawks and Jonathan Kuminga and whether or not he is the right fit for the team. As they discuss, Carl notes he believes the Hawks can potentially find themselves in a favorable playoff series, however Kuminga has to excel.

Mar 26, 202638 min

Hawks have a real chance to win a playoff series if Jonathan Kuminga 'excels'

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Hawks and Jonathan Kuminga and whether or not he is the right fit for the team. As they discuss, Carl notes he believes the Hawks can potentially find themselves in a favorable playoff series, however Kuminga has to excel.

Mar 26, 202612 min

Braves look to 'tap into good ole fashion baseball' to win games

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they preview the start of the Braves season and which players are expected to have good seasons and need to be major contributors.

Mar 26, 202614 min

Why a 'run' in the NFL draft could play in favor of Falcons

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on which projected first picks make them regret the Falcons do not have a first round pick and how they believe things may play out in regards to their quarterback situation with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

Mar 26, 202611 min

Is Jonathan Kuminga 'just out there' for Hawks?

Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they continue to share thoughts the win over the Pistons which they agree was a good win despite giving up a 21-point lead. As they discuss, they debate if Jonathan Kuminga is the right fit for the Hawks as Carl makes a case the former Warriors player is just "out there".

Mar 26, 202611 min

Mike Bobo has room to improve as Georgia's playcaller

Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and if Mike Bobo is an elite play caller for the Bulldogs.

Mar 26, 202614 min

Jessie Bates III key to Falcons' 'secondary being strength of defense'

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they react to Mina Kimes stating she believes the Falcons are still in need of getting help for the defense and at wide receiver. As they discuss, they agree the secondary is "the strength of the defense" and share thoughts on why they agree safety is not a concern despite Kimes stating she believes the Falcons may need to address the position in the draft.

Mar 26, 202611 min

Ty Simpson's college resume reason he'll be 'second quarterback drafted'

Carl and Mike get into some football talk as they react to reports of the Browns and Myles Garrett changing some language in his contract, which they share thoughts on if the move is something to help the Browns try to make some sort move. They also discuss Ty Simpson believing he is the best QB in the draft and while they do not necessarily agree with Simpson's sentiment, they agree he has a great chance to be the second QB drafted.

Mar 26, 20269 min

Good to see Hawks 'not folding' to Pistons after losing 21-point lead

Carl and Mike get into Hawks talk as they continue to share their thoughts on the win over the Pistons, which they agree was not a pretty victory, however good to see the team did not fold after allowing their 21-point lead to go away and eventually be taken into overtime.

Mar 26, 202613 min

Georgia Tech's 'commitment to winning' right words to hear for Scott Cross

Carl and Mike are joined by new Georgia Tech head coach, Scott Cross as they discuss his decision to take the job and what he looks forward to most in regards to taking over the program.

Mar 26, 202616 min

Why Jonathan Kuminga 'is not it' for Hawks

Carl and Mike get into some brief hoops talk as they preview their conversation with new Georgia Tech head coach Scott Cross and discuss whether the Yellow Jackets program will provide Cross with the resources to propel them into being a premier basketball program which they once were. They then get to Hawks talk as they react to the win over the Pistons to which Carl states he believes recently acquired Jonathan Kuminga "is not it" for the team, noting he has had several games to show his potential, however that has not been the case.

Mar 26, 202612 min

3-25-26 Full Show

The full 3-25-26 Dukes and Bell

Mar 25, 20262h 38m

Hr1 - Why Tua Tagovailoa's time with Falcons may be longer than expected

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa as they discuss why fans may need to be on board with Tagovailoa potentially winning the QB1 role for the Falcons and play well enough to possible be with the team for more than a season as their starter. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on their matchup tonight with the Pistons which they believe is going to have a "big game feel" and believe that while they know the Pistons will be playing the Hawks tough despite not having Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart, they agree it is a game the Hawks have to win. :40 – Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Adam Schefter saying he expects Bijan Robinson to be one of the running backs to get a contract extension soon, to which they discuss would that be a smart move for the team to make now and if they were to do so, how it would impact Drake London getting a new deal from the Falcons.

Mar 25, 202637 min

Hr2 - Good reason to like Falcons free agency moves

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some brief NBA talk as they share some thoughts on how games an be at times hard to find due to all the national deals which have games televised on so many different national outlets. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Marc Raimondi as they discuss the latest on the Falcons and what were some key takeaways from hearing from Tua Tagovailoa. :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's On DA-DA's mind as they discuss Wemby making his claim for MVP, the NBA board of governors approving

Mar 25, 202639 min

Hr3 - Hawks need 'a complete game' for win over Pistons

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some more NBA talk as they share thoughts on whether or not there is enough talent in the NBA for the league to expand by adding two more teams, to which Mike and DA-DA agree the talent level is notwhere it should be to support two more teams being added to the NBA. They get into a discussion on comments by DJ Lagaway in which h :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their matchup tonight vs the Pistons and agree the game is one in which the Hawks need to win by playing a complete game and need to use is as a statement game. :40 - Carl and Mike get into some Guy Talk as they react to coaches who are favored to land the UNC head coaching job in which Billy Donovan appears to be an odds favorite, Tiger Woods not looking like he'd be ready to make a return to the PGA Tour and Louis Hamilton calling up a samurai for training.

Mar 25, 202629 min

Hr4 - Tua has got the right stuff, and all the right moves

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa who Carl believes has said all the right things to believe the former Dolphins quarterback has the potential to help the Falcons win some games this season. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to more Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on the quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa to which they agree Tagovailoa has one leg up on Penix Jr. due to the fact Penix Jr. is working his way back from surgery to repair the partially torn ACL. :40 – Carl and Mike return to Hawks talk as they preview tonight's matchup with the Pistons as well as the remainder of the season and agree they need to pick up signature wins down the stretch, particularly against teams like the Pistons and Celtics.

Mar 25, 202632 min

Hawks need 'statement wins' down the stretch of the season

Carl and Mike return to Hawks talk as they preview tonight's matchup with the Pistons as well as the remainder of the season and agree they need to pick up signature wins down the stretch, particularly against teams like the Pistons and Celtics.

Mar 25, 202612 min

There's one guy in Falcons QB competition with less of an uphill battle

Carl and Mike get back to more Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on the quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa to which they agree Tagovailoa has one leg up on Penix Jr. due to the fact Penix Jr. is working his way back from surgery to repair the partially torn ACL.

Mar 25, 20269 min

Tua Tagovailoa gives reason to believe he can help Falcons win

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa who Carl believes has said all the right things to believe the former Dolphins quarterback has the potential to help the Falcons win some games this season.

Mar 25, 202611 min

Hawks need 'a complete game' for win over Pistons

Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their matchup tonight vs the Pistons and agree the game is one in which the Hawks need to win by playing a complete game and need to use is as a statement game.

Mar 25, 202611 min

Does the level of NBA talent support the league expanding

Carl and Mike get into some more NBA talk as they share thoughts on whether or not there is enough talent in the NBA for the league to expand by adding two more teams, to which Mike and DA-DA agree the talent level is not where it should be to support two more teams being added to the NBA.

Mar 25, 202614 min

Good reason to like Falcons free agency moves

Carl and Mike are joined by Marc Raimondi as they discuss the latest on the Falcons and what were some key takeaways from hearing from Tua Tagovailoa.

Mar 25, 202611 min

Has watching national NBA games become more of a challenge

Carl and Mike get into some brief NBA talk as they share some thoughts on how games an be at times hard to find due to all the national deals which have games televised on so many different national outlets.

Mar 25, 202615 min

Would Falcons extending Bijan Robinson now be 'a mistake'

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Adam Schefter saying he expects Bijan Robinson to be one of the running backs to get a contract extension soon, to which they discuss would that be a smart move for the team to make now and if they were to do so, how it would impact Drake London getting a new deal from the Falcons.

Mar 25, 202613 min

Hawks need to show they 'can play with the big boys' vs Pistons

Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on their matchup tonight with the Pistons which they believe is going to have a "big game feel" and believe that while they know the Pistons will be playing the Hawks tough despite not having Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart, they agree it is a game the Hawks have to win.

Mar 25, 20269 min

Why Tua Tagovailoa's time with Falcons may be longer than expected

Carl and Mike open up the show with some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa as they discuss why fans may need to be on board with Tagovailoa potentially winning the QB1 role for the Falcons and play well enough to possible be with the team for more than a season as their starter.

Mar 25, 202614 min

3-24-26 Full Show

The full 3-24-26 Dukes and Bell

Mar 24, 20262h 39m

Hr1 - Falcons 'stuck in limbo' as NFC South shapes up around them

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open the show with Hawks talk as they discuss their experience doing a halfcourt shot during 92-9 The Game Night and the Hawks blowout win over the Grizzlies. As they discuss they share thoughts on the Hawks being able to maintain staying above the play-in line as they are currently sixth in the East and why there appears to be some inconsistency in Jonathan Kuminga's performance since being traded to the team, to which Carl believes he has yet to show signs of being a super star for the Hawks. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some of the latest sports headlines as they share thoughts on things slowly but surely changing in regards to the team to beat in the NFC South moving from the Bucs towards the Panthers, to which Mike believes the Falcons are "stuck in limbo" while the rest of the division shapes up around them. :40 – Carl and Mike get back into some Braves talk and share thoughts on their confidence level in the team in the wake of the most recent injury to Spencer Strider and react to reports of the team signing Osvaldo Bido. As their conversation continued, they agree the Braves will have to win games for them and put pressure on opposing teams with scoring often and early in their matchups.

Mar 24, 202639 min

Hr2 - Tua Tagovailoa saying the right things to win Falcons fans over

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some some football talk as they discuss Tua Tagovailoa and Carl noting why he was not onboard with the Falcons signing him due to believing the former Dolphins quarterback may not be able to bounce back mentally to lead Falcons on a postseason run. They also share thoughts on the Falcons signing RB Brian Robinson, which they agree was a cheap move to compliment Bijan Robinson as Tyler Allgeier has moved on. :20 – Carl and Mike - Interview Replay of Andy and Randy with Tua Tagovailoa :40 – Carl and Mike react to Andy and Randy's conversation with Tua Tagovailoa and some of the questions he answered from the media in his introductory press conference including what went wrong in Miami. As they discuss, they agree Tagovailoa will 'have every opportunity' to win the starting quarterback role as well as push Michael Penix Jr. to the best version of himself.

Mar 24, 202641 min

Hr3 - 'Tape doesn't lie', Falcons should get a Drake London deal done now

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and the importance of Gunner Stockton learning how to win games for Georgia this season. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to discuss what they heard from Tua Tagovailoa as he answered questions from the media, including Andy and Randy. They then get into some conversation on Drake London in regards to if the Falcons should have already give the wide receiver a contract extension, which Carl believes the team should not waste time getting a deal done with London due to the type of player he is. :40 - Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they share more thoughts on the fight involving Alan Ritchson, Carl and Mike failing on their halfcourt shot attempts at 92-9 The Game Night and Carl's trip to Vegas.

Mar 24, 202640 min

Hr4 - Braves short list of pitching free agents to sign even short now

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share some thoughts on the free agency moves made and how the moves may impact how the approach to the draft me be handled, which Carl believe despite there not being a first round pick for Atlanta, nailing the remaining picks will still be important. :20 – Carl and Mike get back into some braves talk as they continue to preview the start of the season with five pitchers on the injured list. As they discuss, they agree having optimism for the Braves early on is difficult due to the amount of injuries they are dealing with i their pitching staff. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the team's win over the Grizzlies and concerns Carl has with Jonathan Kuminga and the lack of production he has had.

Mar 24, 202638 min

Hawks need more consistency from Jonathan Kuminga

Carl and Mike close out the show with some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the team's win over the Grizzlies and concerns Carl has with Jonathan Kuminga and the lack of production he has had.

Mar 24, 202612 min

Braves short list of pitching free agents to sign even short now

Carl and Mike get back into some braves talk as they continue to preview the start of the season with five pitchers on the injured list. As they discuss, they agree having optimism for the Braves early on is difficult due to the amount of injuries they are dealing with i their pitching staff.

Mar 24, 202614 min

Falcons still have to 'nail' second through seventh round picks

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share some thoughts on the free agency moves made and how the moves may impact how the approach to the draft me be handled, which Carl believe despite there not being a first round pick for Atlanta, nailing the remaining picks will still be important.

Mar 24, 202611 min

'Tape doesn't lie', Falcons should get a Drake London deal done now

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to discuss what they heard from Tua Tagovailoa as he answered questions from the media, including Andy and Randy. They then get into some conversation on Drake London in regards to if the Falcons should have already give the wide receiver a contract extension, which Carl believes the team should not waste time getting a deal done with London due to the type of player he is.

Mar 24, 202610 min

Gunner Stockton will have to learn how to win games for Georgia

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and the importance of Gunner Stockton learning how to win games for Georgia this season.

Mar 24, 202614 min

Tua Tagovailoa 'will have every opportunity' to win Falcons starting QB role

Carl and Mike react to Andy and Randy's conversation with Tua Tagovailoa and some of the questions he answered from the media in his introductory press conference including what went wrong in Miami. As they discuss, they agree Tagovailoa will 'have every opportunity' to win the starting quarterback role as well as push Michael Penix Jr. to the best version of himself.

Mar 24, 202613 min

Is a postseason run for Falcons achievable with Tua Tagovailoa as QB1?

Carl and Mike get into some some football talk as they discuss Tua Tagovailoa and Carl noting why he was not onboard with the Falcons signing him due to believing the former Dolphins quarterback may not be able to bounce back mentally to lead Falcons on a postseason run. They also share thoughts on the Falcons signing RB Brian Robinson, which they agree was a cheap move to compliment Bijan Robinson as Tyler Allgeier has moved on.

Mar 24, 202615 min

Braves expectations for 2026 'is not where it should be'

Carl and Mike get back into some Braves talk and share thoughts on their confidence level in the team in the wake of the most recent injury to Spencer Strider and react to reports of the team signing Osvaldo Bido. As their conversation continued, they agree the Braves will have to win games for them and put pressure on opposing teams with scoring often and early in their matchups.

Mar 24, 202614 min

Falcons 'stuck in limbo' as NFC South shapes up around them

Carl and Mike get into some of the latest sports headlines as they share thoughts on things slowly but surley changing in regards to the team to beat in the NFC South moving from the Bucs towards the Panthers, to which Mike believes the Falcons are "stuck in limbo" while the rest of the division shapes up around them.

Mar 24, 202611 min

Hawks will be tested trying to stay above play-in line

Carl and Mike open the show with Hawks talk as they discuss their experience doing a halfcourt shot during 92-9 The Game Night and the Hawks blowout win over the Grizzlies. As they discuss they share thoughts on the Hawks being able to maintain staying above the play-in line as they are currently sixth in the East and why there appears to be some inconsistency in Jonathan Kuminga's performance since being traded to the team, to which Carl believes he has yet to show signs of being a super star for the Hawks.

Mar 24, 202613 min

3-23-26 Full Show

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Mar 23, 20262h 34m