Dukes & Bell

The full 4-3-26 Dukes and Bell

In the opening hour of today's show, we discuss the Braves big win over the D'Backs. Bryant McFadden joins to talk problems with the Eagles, and the need for Tua to be available.

In the 2nd hour of today's show, the guys hit NFL Blitz and discuss the Chiefs wanting to play the Falcons in Spain. An anonymous NFL exec says the Falcons did a whole lot of nothing this offseason. Is being "Tre Young like" a detriment now?

In the 3rd hour of today's show, the guys hit the Dawg report - A Jax dawg gets a big extension. Mike plays GM and gives his best Falcons mock draft. Steve Koonin joins.

In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons Report. We chat Braves with Grant McAuley.

In Around the yard, Grant McAuley breaks down the Braves offensive explosion in Game 1 of the Arizona series, and how this team is capable of carrying a pitching staff with their bats.

Hawks CEO Steve Koonin joins to talk about the Hawks latest round of success, what goes in to planning a playoff run around a busy concert and event schedule, and the great ratings success of the NCAA tournament.

The guys hit 4th and 1 and discuss the Chiefs wanting to be the Falcons opponent for the game in Madrid.

The guys hit the Daily Download - NFL execs speak on Falcons offseason; Braves score big in opener vs D'Backs

Bryant McFadden joins the guys to discuss why the smoke in Philly seems legit, the Aaron Rodgers drama in Pitt, and how Tua has the ability to perform under Stefanski, but he needs to be available.

The full 4-2-26 Dukes and Bell

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open the show with some brief thoughts on the Falcons new uniforms and then get into Hawks talk as they react to their win over the Magic and share their thoughts on how this version of the Hawks post Trae Young is playing above expectations and agree the win shows the Hawks are taking huge steps towards playing in the playoffs and not the play in. :20 – Mike and Abe are joined by Falcons Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Shannon Joyner to discuss the teams new uniform reveal and 404 Day Fan Fest :40 – Mike and Abe get into some headlines as they share some Braves talk and share thoughts how well Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin have started and agree that players like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies will eventually get things going offensively despite starting slow. They then share more thoughts on the Hawks win over the Magic.

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some NFL talk as they share more thoughts on the Falcons new uniforms and then discuss the reports of Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders and discuss how Cousins time with the Falcons may have gone differently had the Falcons not drafted Michael Penix Jr. after they signed the veteran QB. :20 – Mike and Abe get into more Falcons talk as they share thoughts on when the QB competition will actually begin due to the fact of Michael Penix Jr. is still working his way back from his surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. As they discuss, Abe notes he believes MP9 will not be ready by Week 1 and therefor believes the job will essentially be Tua Tagovailoa's to lose. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss Fernando Mendoza's pro day, Georgia Tech basketball lsoign players to the portal, rapper J. Cole signing with a China pro basketball league and NHL doing an Inside Out telecast for the Rangers/Capitals game.

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs basketball and football :20 – Mike and Abe discuss their conversation with Mike Griffith in which they discussed the Georgia basketball program and share their thoughts on whether or not there is enough support for the Bulldogs hoops program to be a premier program to which they agree football is the priority in Athens. They then get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their win over the Magic. :40 - Mike and Abe get into Guy Talk as they discuss the Artemis II launch, LeBron James saying he would never play in Memphis and Phil Mickelson not participating in The Masters due to family health matters.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk and continue their conversation in regards to the quarterback competition and when it truly begins due to Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back from his surgery. :20 – Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves :40 – Mike and Abe close out the show with some final thoughts on the Falcons new uniforms and take calls from listeners to allow them to share thoughts on the new digs

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves

Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk and continue their conversation in regards to the quarterback competition and when it truly begins due to Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back from his surgery.

Mike and Abe discuss their conversation with Mike Griffith in which they discussed the Georgia basketball program and share their thoughts on whether or not there is enough support for the Bulldogs hoops program to be a premier program to which they agree football is the priority in Athens. They then get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their win over the Magic.

Mike and Abe are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs basketball and football

Mike and Abe get into some NFL talk as they share more thoughts on the Falcons new uniforms and then discuss the reports of Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders and discuss how Cousins time with the Falcons may have gone differently had the Falcons not drafted Michael Penix Jr. after they signed the veteran QB.

Mike and Abe get into some headlines as they share some Braves talk and share thoughts how well Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin have started and agree that players like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies will eventually get things going offensively despite starting slow. They then share more thoughts on the Hawks win over the Magic .

Mike and Abe are joined by Falcons Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Shannon Joyner to discuss the teams new uniform reveal and 404 Day Fan Fest

Mike and Abe open the show with some brief thoughts on the Falcons new uniforms and then get into Hawks talk as they react to their win over the Magic and share their thoughts on how this version of the Hawks post Trae Young is playing above expectations and agree the win shows the Hawks are taking huge steps towards playing in the playoffs and not the play in.

The full 4-1-26 Dukes and Bell

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open up the show with some Braves talk as they react to the loss to the A's on Tuesday and discuss if there needs to be discussion within the organization to move Didier Fuentes back up to the roster and allow him to take his lumps, agreeing the young pitcher appears to be a better option for the starting rotation. :20 – Carl and Mike come back with some more Braves talk as they discuss how well Drake Baldwin is playing as he connected for his third homerun of the season to which they both agree Baldwin has been the one breath of fresh air offensively for the Braves. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they preview tonight's matchup with the Magic and share their thoughts on the importance of the Hawks securing a win as they looking to remain above the play-in line in the Eastern Conference standingvs. They then share thoughts on why Quin Snyder should be getting more credit for how well the Hawks have been playing over their last 20 games.

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some football talk as they react the Falcons bringing back D'Angelo Malone to which they agree is likely more of a depth move which allows Jeff Ulbrich have someone he is familiar with in the mix on defense. They also note the Falcons signing og CB Darnay Holmes and hiring Jeff Scott as their assistant GM. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on whether the Falcons should entertain any conversations for Kyle Pitts trade inquiries and discuss what they believe would be a reasonable compensation in return, which Mike and Abe agree it has to be a first round pick but would accept a second round pick. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss Georgia Tech's April Fool's joke, Pat McAfee claiming the Masters would approve his show being live from the Par 3 contest coverage and whether the Braves 4-2 start should make some fans feel more at ease about their pitching issues.

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some brief Hawks talk as they share thoughts on tonight's matchup with the Magic, which Mike believes may be the first time Atlanta will face the Magic at close to their full strength in comparison to the past few times they played them. They then get into some Georgia football talk as they share thoughts on Nate Frazier stating he was never leaving Georgia this off season and is the running back can have an even better impact if he can clean up the fumble issues he had in the past. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some Braves talk as they share thoughts on Ronald Acuna Jr. and the start he is having as he was 3-18 from the plate heading into their matchup on Wednesday, As they discuss, they agree in not being too concerned about Acuna Jr.'s slow start as Mike notes he believes the outfielder "will get into a groove,". :40 - Mike and Abe get into some Guy Talk as they discuss a launch tonight which will send astronauts around the moon in a rocket which is supposed to be the largest ever used by NASA.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on D'Angelo Malone being resigned by the team, which they agree it's good to have a familiar face in the defensive room for Jeff Ulbrich, however believe he is likely to be more of a depth piece for the Falcons, especially in regards to special teams. They then get back to their previous conversation in regards to if the Falcons should entertain phone calls inquiring about a Kyle Pitts trade and share what they believe should be received in return should the Falcons seriously consider moving the tight end. :20 – Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves wrapping up their six game home series to start the season and why there should not yet be major concerns in regards to some of the Braves star hitters getting off to a slow start. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some brief Georgia talk as they react to another basketball player announcing he is entering the transfer portal and discuss why they believe Georgia has to be more intentional in putting the financial resources to turn the program around. They then get into more Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their matchup with the Magic tonight.

Mike and Abe get into some conversation in regards to the viral video of the Southeast Missouri football team doing an Oklahoma drill during a a recent spring practice.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves wrapping up their six game home series to start the season and why there should not yet be major concerns in regards to some of the Braves star hitters getting off to a slow start.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on D'Angelo Malone being resigned by the team, which they agree it's good to have a familiar face in the defensive room for Jeff Ulbrich, however believe he is likely to be more of a depth piece for the Falcons, especially in regards to special teams. They then get back to their previous conversation in regards to if the Falcons should entertain phone calls inquiring about a Kyle Pitts trade and share what they believe should be received in return should the Falcons seriously consider moving the tight end.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they share thoughts on Ronald Acuna Jr. and the start he is having as he was 3-18 from the plate headin into their matchup on Wednesday, As they discuss, they agree in not being too concerned about Acuna Jr.'s slow start as Mike notes he believes the outfilder "will get into a groove,".

Carl and Mike get into some brief Hawks talk as they share thoughts on tonight's matchup with the Magic, which Mike believes may be the first time Atlanta will face the Magic at close to their full strength in comparison to the past few times they played them. They then get into some Georgia football talk as they share thoughts on Nate Frazier stating he was never leaving Georgia this off season and is the running back can have an even better impact if he can clean up the fumble issues he had in the past.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on whether the Falcons should entertain any conversations for Kyle Pitts trade inquiries and discuss what they believe would be a reasonable compesation in return, which Mike and Abe agree it has to be a first round pick but would accept a second round pick.

Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk as they preview tonight's matchup with the Magic and share their thoughts on the importance of the Hawks securing a win as they looking to remain above the play-in line in the Eastern Conference standingvs. They then share thoughts on why Quin Snyder should be getting more credit for how well the Hawks have been playing over their last 20 games.

Carl and Mike come back with some more Braves talk as they discuss how well Drake Baldwin is playing as he connected for his third homerun of the season to which they both agree Baldwin has been the one breath of fresh air offensively for the Braves.

Carl and Mike open up the show with some Braves talk as they react to the loss to the A's on Tuesday and discuss if there needs to be discussion within the organization to move Didier Fuentes back up to the roster and allow him to take his lumps, agreeing the young pitcher appears to be a better option for the starting rotation.

The full 3-31-26 Dukes and Bell

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with some Hawks talk as they react to yesterday's win over the Celtics, which they agree was a "big one". However as they discuss, Carl notes why he is still concerned with Jonathan Kuminga, explaining he believes Kuminga needs to be a star for the Hawks. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest MLB headlines as the 2026 season has gotten underway. :40 – Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they discuss not getting overly excited about the start of the season despite the 3-1 start as Mike explains why he still has some concern in regards to their pitching.

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike come back with some Tiger Woods talk as they share thoughts on if the golfer should seek out rehab and forgo playing golf until he get himself right. They then get into some NFL talk as they react to reports of Jimmy Hasllam stating Deshaun Watson has a great chance to start for the Browns under Todd Monken, which they agree will be interesting to see play out as Monken has reportedly not worked well with quarterbacks he was the OC for. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by joined by Jason Longshore as they discuss the latest on Team USA as they prepare for the World Cup and what challenges Team USA must overcome to have success :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's On DA-DA's Mind

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs including Kirby Smart's viral moment involving Amarius Mims :20 – Carl and Mike - Interview Replay of Andy and Randy with Nickeil Alexander-Walker :40 - Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they react to reports of producers of Dune lockoing up all the IMAX theaters which will cause a problem for Marvel as the new Avengers is supposed to be released the same time. They also discuss the new Falcons uniforms set to be unveiled on Thursday.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they react to comments from Matt Ryan as he addressed questions in regards to Michael Penix Jr. and whether he would be ready for the start of the season. As they discuss, shared thoughts on whyu they believe the Falcons will make Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa earn the strating role, which they believe is how the team should have handled things going into the 2025 season between Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss last nights win over the A's and whether concerns about pitching should be eased after seeing Bryce Elder's performance. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the reality of the team being able to be a contender in the postseason and that fans, rightfully so, were afraid of change in regards to Trae Young being traded, however agree the team "is better" since making the decision to move on from Young.