Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike open up the show with their reactions to reports of the Falcons plan to franchise tag Kyle Pitts and discuss whether this is something fans will want the franchise to do and why they believe this is the right move for the Falcons as it afford them an opportunity to see if the tight end can be a right fit in Kevin Stefanski's system. agreeing it is a smart business move.

The full 2-20-26 Dukes and Bell

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they share thoughts about the Braves testing the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, which they agree may be the best thing to happen for baseball to help improve the game. They also react to reports of Reynaldo Lopez looking good with his velocity during Braves BP and reports that MLB teams have put together a $2B-plus war chest in the event a lockout does happen. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the NFL offseason as the combine begins on Monday and teams look to make additions to improve and be Super Bowl contenders. :40 – Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they share some thoughts on how the Falcons could approach the NFL draft and agree that should Atlanta select an edge player, that could be signaling the future of James Pearce Jr. with the franchise could be coming to an end. They then get into Hawks talk and react to the team's win over the 76ers and agree that it would be good to see the franchise make a run with the new look roster.

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they share thoughts on what they will be paying most attention to at the NFL combine in regards to players the Falcons should have on their big board and agree that they can't 'fall in love' with the wrong prospects to avoid making a draft selection that does not pan out. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some brief Olympics talk as they share thoughts on the USA hockey team preparing for their next matchup. They then get into some Falcons talk as they discuss what prospects may be on the Falcons big board as they prepare to head up to the combine. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss the amount of players with ties to Georgia who have been invited to the NFL combine, Main Street Sports issuing a WARN notice to Atlanta based

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they react to reports of Joey Aguilar being denied another year of eligibility and will now opt for the NFL and attend the combine next week. They then get into some Georgia Bulldogs talk as they share thoughts on players needing to be more accountable for their actions and players headed to the combine. :20 – Carl and Mike get into their Friday Five as they all share five sports venues they were wowed by the first time they visited them. :40 - Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they discuss Finland losing to Canada in hockey with two of the referees reportedly being from Canada and Mike believes referees should be from neutral locations.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they discuss the team having no first round pick, which Carl believes makes their second round pick "huge" and they have to treat it as if it is their first round pick. As their conversation continues, they share thoughts on whether or not wide receiver should be the direction the team goes with their first pick of the draft. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley and discuss the latest on Braves and whether or not the club will bring in another starting pitcher. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show discussing the Atlanta United kicking off their season tomorrow and how it will be important for Miggy to be able to set up the younger players to be successful on the field.

Carl and Mike close out the show discussing the Atlanta United kicking off their season tomorrow and how it will be important for Miggy to be able to set up the younger players to be successful on the field.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley and discuss the latest on Braves and whether or not the club will bring in another starting pitcher.

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they discuss the team having no first round pick, which Carl believes makes their second round pick "huge" and they have to treat it as if it is their first round pick. As their conversation continues, they share thoughts on whether or not wide receiver should be the direction the team goes with their first pick of the draft.

Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they react to reports of Joey Aguilar being denied another year of eligibility and will now opt for the NFL and attend the combine next week. They then get into some Georgia Bulldogs talk as they share thoughts on players needing to be more accountable for their actions and players headed to the combine.

Carl and Mike get into some brief Olympics talk as they share thoughts on the USA hockey team preparing for their next matchup. They then get into some Falcons talk as they discuss what prospects may be on the Falcons big board as they prepare to head up to the combine.

Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they share thoughts on what they will be paying most attention to at the NFL combine in regards to players the Falcons should have on their big board and agree that they can't 'fall in love' with the wrong prospects to avoid making a draft selection that does not pan out.

Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they share some thoughts on how the Falcons could approach the NFL draft and agree that should Atlanta select an edge player, that could be signaling the future of James Pearce Jr. with the franchise could be coming to an end. They then get into Hawks talk and react to the team's win over the 76ers and agree that it would be good to see the franchise make a run with the new look roster.

Carl and Mike are joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the NFL offseason as the combine begins on Monday and teams look to make additions to improve and be Super Bowl contenders.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they share thoughts about the Braves testing the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, which they agree may be the best thing to happen for baseball to help improve the game. They also react to reports of Reynaldo Lopez looking good with his velocity during Braves BP and reports that MLB teams have put together a $2B-plus war chest in the event a lockout does happen.

The full 2-19-25 Dukes and Bell

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with some Hawks talk as they discuss whether or not the Hawks should draft Darryn Peterson should they land the number one overall pick, to which they agree the Kansas star is making it hard for to have hype about him due to the fact of how he continues to miss games and some instances, takes himself out of games. :20 – Carl and Mike get back in some hoops talk as they continue to discuss the Darryn Peterson situation and share thoughts on if part of the reason we are seeing what we are seeing with some college players and programs is due to the one and done effect. They agree that Peterson's actions indicate there could be poor work ethics which could transcend into his NBA career. They then get into some Falcons talk and share thoughts on whether it makes more sense for the team to retain Kirk Cousins and make him the starter for the season and allow Michael Penix to sit and learn. :40 – Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Conti as they discuss Atlanta United getting a new season underway with the return of Tata Martino to lead the club and hopefully get more from the club, which underperformed last season.

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike briefly share more thoughts on Darryn Peterson and why he would be a risky pick with the number one overall pick and believe the Hawks should be cautious of drafting the Kansas star should they land the first pick of the draft. They then get into some NFL talk as they discuss the Dolphins appearing to be ready to reset as they have moved on from a couple star players already and have engaged in trade talks for others. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they share thoughts on what they expect from the franchise for the remainder of the season, agreeing reaching the playoffs should be the expectation for the team. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss Darryn Peterson and the impression he may be leaving on NBA GMs and if Bill Self should be concerned of the potential impact for Kansas to make a championship run, ESPN replacing Sunday Night Baseball with 'Women Sports Sundays' and why fans who don't complain about the length of MLB games complain about the length of NBA games.

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and some players being arrested for driving violations. :20 – Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and share more thoughts on why it is important for the Falcons to address their backup QB situation due to the fact there is still uncertainty surrounding Michael Penix Jr.'s return as he works his way back from surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. :40 - Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they discuss Falcons uniforms, Joe Patrick saying homemade pizza is not good and Olympic ratings doing good in comparison to years past.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the new regime taking place in their first combine as they look to add to the team and address the positions of need and how they will prioritize their selections. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some NBA talk as they react to reports of potential penalties being considered for teams as Adam Silver and his staff attempt to stop teams from purposely tanking in order to improve their odds to land higher picks in the NBA draft. :40 – Carl and Mike get back into basketball talk as they share more thoughts on why they would be cautious of drafting Darryn Peterson due to being "too inconsistent' and it being hard to just what they are seeing from the Kansas star and believe the Hawks need to be 'leery' in regards to drafting Peterson.

Carl and Mike get back into basketball talk as they share more thoughts on why they would be cautious of drafting Darryn Peterson due to being "too inconsistent' and it being hard to just what they are seeing from the Kansas star and believe the Hawks need to be 'leary' in regards to drafting Peterson.

Carl and Mike get into some NBA talk as they react to reports of potential penalties being considered for teams as Adam Silver and his staff attempt to stop teams from purposely tanking in order to improve their odds to land higher picks in the NBA draft.

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the new regime taking place in their first combine as they look to add to the team and address the positions of need and how they will prioritize their selections.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and share more thoughts on why it is important for the Falcons to address their backup QB situation due to the fact there is still uncertainty surrounding Michael Penix Jr.'s return as he works his way back from surgery to repair a partially torn ACL.

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and some players being arrested for driving violations.

Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they share thoughts on what they expect from the franchise for the remainder of the season, agreeing reaching the playoffs should be the expectation for the team.

Carl and Mike briefly share more thoughts on Darryn Peterson and why he would be a risky pick with the number one overall pick and believe the Hawks should be cautious of drafting the Kansas star should they land the first pick of the draft. They then get into some NFL talk as they discuss the Dolphins appearing to be ready to reset as they have moved on from a couple star players already and have engaged in trade talks for others.

Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Conti as they discuss Atlanta United getting a new season underway with the return of Tata Martino to lead the club and hopefully get more from the club, which underperformed last season.

Carl and Mike into some Falcons talk and share thoughts on whether it makes more sense for the team to retain Kirk Cousins and make him the starter for the season and allow Michael Penix to sit and learn.

Carl and Mike open up the show with some Hawks talk as they discuss whether or not the Hawks should draft Darryn Peterson should they land the number one overall pick, to which they agree the Kansas star is making it hard for to have hype about him due to the fact of how he continues to miss games and some instances, takes himself out of games.

In hour one, Carl and Mike discuss if Braves front office is an issue in regards to how the team spends for starting pitching

In hour two, Carl and Mike get into the latest NFL headlines

Dukes and Bell full show from February 18, 2026

In hour three, Carl and Mike discuss the Braves needing to extend Ronald Acuna Jr.

In hour four, Carl and Mike discuss the Falcons being Kirk Cousins best option

Carl and Mike close out the show with a few more thoughts on wanting another hockey team in Atlanta and then some hawks talk as they discuss the development of Zaccharie Risacher and if we still need to give him time to prove he was worth the number one overall pick.

Carl and Mike come back with some brief Braves talk as they agree it is tough to believe the Braves need to extend Ronald Acuna Jr. now especially as he has had two major season ending injuries. They then get into Falcons talk and discuss if Kirk Cousins can put his feelings aside if the franchise wants to bring him back.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to discuss whether or not the Braves need to take care of Ronald Acuna Jr. after this season. As they discuss, they agree the Braves are not known to pay large contracts especially when Acuna Jr. is coming off two major injuries.

Carl and Mike get back to some brief Braves talk as they share more thoughts on Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep now being out of the rotation to start the season as they both deal with loose bodies. As they discuss, they agree in believing there is a mindset to a degree in which Braves ownership "knows fans will show up" without having to spend heavily.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they share thoughts on Ronald Acuna Jr. and how much base stealing he would likely get back this upcoming season and whether the Braves should even risk their All-Star outfielder as he has dealt with multiple season ending injuries. They then get into Falcons talk and share thoughts on Josh Kendall's mock draft.

Carl and Mike get into some NFL and Falcons talk as they share some thoughts on whether or not we will eventually see Kyle Pitts franchise tagged by the team and discuss why the inconsistency of Pitts the past few seasons prior to this last year, give reason for pause on if the Falcons should tag the tight end.

Carl and Mike get into some basketball talk as they discuss Georgia getting a much needed and important win over Kentucky and agree Mike White needs to lead the Bulldogs to more signature wins so Georgia can "break through the ceiling". They then get into some NBA talk and share their thoughts on if Anthony Edwards is going to be the face of the league.

Carl and Mike get back to Braves talk as they share thoughts on why fans should not have to simply accept the team's philosophy of not over spending for top players, especially when it comes to starting pitchers.

Carl and Mike open up the show with Braves talk as they share thoughts on whether ownership is truly willing to spend the amount of money necessary to acquire quality starting pitching. As they discuss, they share thoughts on whether Terry McGuirk is part of the reason the Braves will not spend money in order to avoid the luxury tax, which Carl notes may be the 'hard reality'.

In hour one, Carl and Mike discuss the latest Atlanta Braves headlines

In hour two, Carl and Mike share thoughts on whether Bradley Chubb should be considered by the Atlanta Falcons

In hour three, Carl and Mike share thoughts on Kirby Smart's legacy

Dukes and Bell full show Feb 17, 2026

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on Anthony Edwards' comments to Jalen Johnsoon and discuss why they agree the Hawks would have to give up too much to make a move for Edwards and also believe he was likely saying he was more so referencing returning to Atlanta once the season is over.