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Georgia loss to Saint Louis 'an embarrassment for everyone involved'

Mike and Abe get into some more brief Georgia hoops talk as they share more thoughts on the Bulldogs loss to Saint Louis and agree it was an "embarrassment to everyone involved" and the school must invest more in the program. They then get into some Falcons talk as they react to the team making a trade with the Eagles for safety Sydney Brown and discuss why this is a move the Falcons chose to make.

Mar 20, 202611 min

Hawks building 'connection' leading to change in culture

Mike and Abe are joined by Steve Koonin as they discuss the Hawks current win streak.

Mar 20, 202613 min

Georgia 'does a great job' getting players ready for life on and off an NFL field

Mike and Abe get back into some Georgia talk as they share thoughts on the possibility of the Falcons drafting players from the Bulldogs, which Abe believes the players the Falcons would likely want to draft will likely not be around when the 48th pick.

Mar 20, 202613 min

'Georgia picked a bad night to play worst game of the year'

Mike and Abe are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs, including which player raised their draft stock after the Georgia pro day.

Mar 20, 202613 min

Georgia must invest in basketball for program to 'be better'

Mike and Abe share a few more thoughts on Georgia's basketball program seemingly not being able to break through and be better as discuss whether their struggles are related to coaching, talent level or money being invested into the program. They then get into some brief NFL talk and discuss the latest headlines.

Mar 20, 202613 min

Is Mike White the right coach to 'raise the level' of Georgia's play?

Mike and Abe get into some of the latest sports headlines as they share more thoughts on Georgia's loss to Saint Louis in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. As they discuss, they ask the question of whether or not Mike White is the right coach to raise the level of play of the program or should the program look to move on.

Mar 20, 202612 min

Falcons must draft for 'immediate improvement' with 48th pick

Mike and Abe are joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the latest NFL headlines and why the Falcons need to draft for immediate impact with 48th pick.

Mar 20, 202613 min

Georgia needs to 'devout the amount of money' to win in basketball

Mike and Abe open the show with college hoops talk as they share thoughts on Georgia's loss to Saint Louis in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament and discuss why they believe the Bulldogs did not use a gameplan which they would have been able to have an advantage over Saint Louis.

Mar 20, 202611 min

3-19-26 Full Show

The full 3-19-26 Dukes and Bell

Mar 19, 20262h 32m

Hr1 - Hawks 'winning by committee' key to current streak

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open up the show with some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on their win over the Mavericks to extend their win streak to 11 games in a row. As they discuss, they agree the Hawks getting things done by committee as any player on any given night is stepping up to lead the way. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some college hoops talk as they share thoughts on some of the matchups and discuss the chances of Georgia being able to pick up a first round win over Saint Louis. They then share thoughts on takeaways from Georgia's pro day, including hearing Zachariah Branch appeared to draw the interest of the Falcons brass. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some Falcons as they share thoughts on if fans who are not high on Michael Penix Jr. should be considered to be 'turning their back' on him. As they discuss, they agree that while some may not have been on board with the Falcons drafting the third year QB, they believe he has had good enough and bad enough outings to question should he be the team's franchise QB.

Mar 19, 202639 min

Hr2 - Falcons should be tapping into Athens for 'NFL ready' players

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some football talk as they share some thoughts on the Falcons having a strong presence at Georgia's pro day and agree this is something the Falcons should have been doing for years as players from the Bulldogs' program have proven to be 'NFL ready'. :20 – Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on players that would make sense should they be drafted with the 48th overall pick. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss, Curt Cignetti set to drive the Indy 500 pace car, Luka Doncic and the Lakers on fire, Cade Cunningham being sidelined making things in the Eastern Conference and MLB to consider using the WBC as a mid-season tournament.

Mar 19, 202638 min

Hr3 - Braves spring training means nothing if it doesn't carry over into season

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some brief college hoops talk as they react to some of the NCAA Tournament matchups, including Wisconsin losing to High Point and Duke trailing Sienna at halftime by 11 points. They then get into some brief Braves talk as Mike explains why it is important for him to see the Braves being able to carry their spring training momentum into the regular season. :20 – Mike and Abe get back into some Hawks talk as they continue to react to their win over the Mavericks for their 11th straight win and discuss why their was good takeaways for the Hawks despite "sloppy play" throughout the night. :40 - Mike and Abe get into Guy Talk as they share thoughts on the NCAA Tournament, talk with Mick The Caddy about being a Nebraska fan and Rory McIlroy's Master's menu and Xavier fans booing Sean Miller.

Mar 19, 202639 min

Hr4 - Falcons need more of 'the flashes' seen from Jalon Walker

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some more Falcons talk as they share thoughts on comments from Jeff Ulbrich in regards to how the team plans to utilize him in 2026 and sees the former Georgia Bulldogs' standout potentially being a team captain. :20 – Mike and Abe react to more of the NCAA Tournament and continue their discussion on Georgia players receiving positive feedback after the pro day. :40 – Mike and Abe close out the show with some Braves talk as they share thoughts on the direction the Braves should go in regards who should end up with being the fifth starter in the pitching rotation.

Mar 19, 202635 min

Braves battle for fifth starter in a good place

Mike and Abe close out the show with some Braves talk as they share thoughts on the direction the Braves should go in regards who should end up with being the fifth starter in the pitching rotation.

Mar 19, 202612 min

Why being 'high on Georgia players' is deserving

Mike and Abe react to more of the NCAA Tournament and continue their discussion on Georgia players receiving positive feedback after the pro day.

Mar 19, 20269 min

Falcons need more of 'the flashes' seen from Jalon Walker

Mike and Abe get into some more Falcons talk as they share thoughts on comments from Jeff Ulbrich in regards to how the team plans to utilize him in 2026 and sees the former Georgia Bulldogs' standout potentially being a team captain.

Mar 19, 202613 min

Good takeaways from Hawks win over Mavericks 'despite sloppy play'

Mike and Abe get back into some Hawks talk as they continue to react to their win over the Mavericks for their 11th straight win and discuss why their was good takeaways for the Hawks despite "sloppy play" throughout the night.

Mar 19, 202612 min

Braves spring training means nothing if it doesn't carry over into season

Mike and Abe get into some brief college hoops talk as they react to some of the NCAA Tournament matchups, including Wisconsin losing to High Point and Duke trailing Sienna at halftime by 11 points. They then get into some brief Braves talk as Mike explains why it is important for him to see the Braves being able to carry their spring training momentum into the regular season.

Mar 19, 202613 min

Falcons will lock in on drafting 'best player available'

Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on players that would make sense should they be drafted with the 48th overall pick.

Mar 19, 202611 min

Falcons should be tapping into Athens for 'NFL ready' players

Mike and Abe get into some football talk as they share some thoughts on the Falcons having a strong presence at Georgia's pro day and agree this is something the Falcons should have been doing for years as players from the Bulldogs' program have proven to be 'NFL ready'.

Mar 19, 202612 min

'Plenty of moments' to question Michael Penix Jr. as Falcons franchise QB

Mike and Abe get into some Falcons as they share thoughts on if fans who are not high on Michael Penix Jr. should be considered to be 'turning their back' on him. As they discuss, they agree that while some may not have been on board with the Falcons drafting the third year QB, they believe he has had good enough and bad enough outings to question should he be the team's franchise QB.

Mar 19, 202614 min

Why statistical history favors Georgia in NCAA Tournament opener

Mike and Abe get into some college hoops talk as they share thoughts on some of the matchups and discuss the chances of Georgia being able to pick up a first round win over Saint Louis. They then share thoughts on takeaways from Georgia's pro day, including hearing Zachariah Branch appeared to draw the interest of the Falcons brass.

Mar 19, 202611 min

Hawks 'winning by committee' key to current streak

Mike and Abe open up the show with some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on their win over the Mavericks to extend their win streak to 11 games in a row. As they discuss, they agree the Hawks getting things done by committee as any player on any given night are stepping up.

Mar 19, 202613 min

3-18-26 Full Show

The full 3-18-26 show from Dukes and Bell

Mar 18, 20262h 34m

Hr1 - Falcons overlooked NFL talent just 90 minutes away over the years

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open up the show with some brief Falcons/Georgia talk as they share a few thoughts on how over the years The Falcons seemed to never draft players out of the Bulldogs program. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some baseball talk as they discuss Team USA losing to Venezuela in the WBC finals and share some thoughts on seeing Bryce Harper come up with a clutch two-run homerun and have a conversation on why Mike believes the Braves lack the type of clutch Harper provides the Phillies. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they preview their matchup with the Mavericks tonight and share thoughts on if the team will be able to push themselves out of the play-in round and into sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 18, 202637 min

Hr2 - Falcons make another cheap 'low risk, high reward' signing

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some NFL talk as they react to the latest headlines including CB Darnay Holmes on a one-year deal to which they agree is a cheap "low risk, high reward" more which will provide the Falcons with more depth for competition during camp. :20 – Mike and Abe get into more Falcons talk as they look back at the past four drafts selections in the first round and share thoughts on the Georgia players who were available at the time of their picks. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss the Bucks wanting to shut down Giannis, WNBA and players association reaching a verbal agreement and Tracy McGrady saying NBA talent is not deep enough for expantion

Mar 18, 202638 min

Hr3 - Georgia wide receiver catching 'interest' of Falcons staff at pro day

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe are joined by Rusty Mansell as they discuss Georgia's Bulldogs pro day :20 – Mike and Abe share thoughts on which Georgia players they believe the Falcons should draft should they be available when the Falcons pick at number 48 in the second round. :40 - Mike and Abe get into Guy Talk as they share more thoughts on the WBC and the ongoing bids for an NHL expansion team in Georgia.

Mar 18, 202641 min

Hr4 - Do Falcons have a problem with their draft philosophy?

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk as they continue to share some thoughts on the team have a large group at Georgia's pro day and share their thoughts on which Georgia players would make most sense would they be available when the Falcons select at 48 in the second round, with Abe noting there could be a scenario in which Atlanta looks to trade a few spots up to get a player they really like. :20 – Mike and Abe continue their Falcons talk as they debate if the team has a problem with their draft philosophy as they continue to discuss why over the year the Falcons have only selected 13 players from the Georgia Bulldogs. :40 – Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on Team USA losing to Venezuela in the WBC finals. They then share thoughts on the Hawks and their matchup with the Mavericks tonight and discuss the importance of the team needing to "stay hot" against the better team they will face when they get into their final 10 games.

Mar 18, 202637 min

Was Team USA's downfall on the hands of their manager?

Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on Team USA losing to Venezuela in the WBC finals.

Mar 18, 202615 min

Do Falcons have a problem with their draft philosophy?

Mike and Abe continue their Falcons talk as they debate if the team has a problem with their draft philosophy as they continue to discuss why over the year the Falcons have only selected 13 players from the Georgia Bulldogs.

Mar 18, 202610 min

'No excuse' for Falcons not taking advantage of drafting Georgia players

Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk as they continue to share some thoughts on the team have a large group at Georgia's pro day and share their thoughts on which Georgia players would make most sense whould they be available when the Falcons select at 48 in the second round, with Abe noting there could be a scenario in which Atlanta looks to trade a few spots up to get a player they really like.

Mar 18, 202611 min

Why Falcons should be in the market for WR2 with the 48th overall pick

Mike and Abe share thoughts on which Georgia players they believe the Falcons should draft should they be available when the Falcons pick at number 48 in the second round.

Mar 18, 202611 min

Georgia wide receiver catching 'interest' of Falcons staff at pro day

Mike and Abe are joined by Rusty Mansell as they discuss Georgia's Bulldogs pro day

Mar 18, 202615 min

Have Falcons 'fallen in love' with wrong prospects in years past?

Mike and Abe get into more Falcons talk as they look back at the past four drafts selections in the first round and share thoughts on the Georgia players who were available at the time of their picks.

Mar 18, 202612 min

Falcons make another cheap 'low risk, high reward' signing

Mike and Abe get into some NFL talk as they react to the latest headlines including CB Darnay Holmes on a one-year deal to which they agree is a cheap "low risk, high reward" more which will provide the Falcons with more depth for competition during camp.

Mar 18, 202611 min

Hawks playing with 'different energy' during win streak

Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they preview their matchup with the Mavericks tonight and share thoughts on if the team will be able to push themselves out of the play-in round and into sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Mar 18, 202615 min

Braves must have 'that clutch' in them this season

Mike and Abe get into some baseball talk as they discuss Team USA losing to Venezuela in the WBC finals and share some thoughts on seeing Bryce Harper come up with a clutch two-run homerun and have a conversation on why Mike believes the Braves lack the type of clutch Harper provides the Phillies.

Mar 18, 20269 min

Falcons overlooked NFL talent just 90 minutes away over the years

Mike and Abe open up the show with some brief Falcons/Georgia talk as they share a few thoughts on how over the years The Falcons seemed to never draft players out of the Bulldogs program.

Mar 18, 202615 min

3-17-26 Full Show

The full 3-17-26 Dukes and Bell.

Mar 17, 20262h 48m

Hr1 - Why Falcons are in a 'holding pattern' for 2026

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open up the show with some Hawks talk as they shared thoughts on the team's win over the Magic to extend their win streak to 10 games in a row and moving just 1.5 below the play-in line of the Eastern Conference standings. They also praise the performance of Nickeil Alexander-Walker as he had a career night with 41 points and nine made three-point baskets. :20 – Mike and Abe get in to some Braves talk as they share thoughts on how well the team has been looking in spring training and discuss if how the Braves are performing in spring should give reason to be excited for the regular season. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the free agency moves and discuss whether or not the team will be in position to be a playoff contender this upcoming season. As their conversation continues, Abe notes he believes the moves made by the team have essentially placed them in a "holding pattern" for the 2026 season.

Mar 17, 202634 min

Hr2 - Hawks must focus on what 'they can control' to give themselves a chance

3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some brief baseball talk as they share thoughts on how interesting they believe the WBC has been as the finals will feature Team USA versus Venezuela, who Braves' All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. plays for. They then get into some NFL talk as they react to the latest headlines, including the Dolphins trading Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the team picking up their 10th straight win as they defeated the Magic and moved into eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. As they discussed, they agree that while the Hawks are the hottest team in the NBA, they beleive it is importanct for them to focus on what they control in effort to give themselves a chance in the NBA playoffs. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's mind

Mar 17, 202637 min

Hr3 - ​Falcons expected to have heavy presence in Athens for Georgia pro day

4 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs as spring practice gets underway :20 – Mike and Abe get back into some football talk as they discuss which Falcons coordinator will have more pressure on them this upcoming season, to which Abe believe new offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees, will have the most to prove as there has been questions in regards to Rees being a first time play caller. :40 - Mike and Abe get into Guy Talk as they share thoughts on how much interest there is in the WBC and how some pizza chains are struggling and having to close stores and Joe Burrow being seen out with some supermodels.

Mar 17, 202641 min

Hr4 - 'Hard to know' what Falcons will be with QB1 yet to be determined

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why they believe it will be tough to know what the team will be, especially with the uncertainty of knowing who the starting quarterback will be once the season gets underway. :20 – Mike and Abe come back and get into some brief Falcons talk as they share thoughts on reports of the team set to have a large presence of personnel in Athens for Georgia's pro day. They then get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their win over the Magic to extend their win streak to 10 games in a row. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some brief NFL talk as they share more thoughts on the Broncos getting Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Dolphins, both agreeing the Broncos are 'going all in" to put themselves right back in the Super Bowl conversation. They then get into some Georgia talk as they react to comments from Kirby Samrt as he addressed the Bulldogs getting their spring practices underway.

Mar 17, 202637 min

Broncos will be 'right back in Super Bowl conversation' with Jaylen Waddle trade

Mike and Abe get into some brief NFL talk as they share more thoughts on the Broncos getting Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Dolphins, both agreeing the Broncos are 'going all in" to put themselves right back in the Super Bowl conversation. They then get into some Georgia talk as they react to comments from Kirby Samrt as he addressed the Bulldogs getting their spring practices underway.

Mar 17, 202613 min

Better late than never Falcons focus more on players from Georgia

Mike and Abe come back and get into some brief Falcons talk as they share thoughts on reports of the team set to have a large presence of personnel in Athens for Georgia's pro day. They then get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on their win over the Magic to extend their win streak to 10 games in a row.

Mar 17, 202612 min

'Hard to know' what Falcons will be with QB1 yet to be determined

Mike and Abe get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why they believe it will be tough to know what the team will be, especially with the uncertainty of knowing who the starting quarterback will be once the season gets underway.

Mar 17, 202612 min

Why Tommy Rees will have the most pressure of the Falcons' coordinators

Mike and Abe get back into some football talk as they discuss which Falcons coordinator will have more pressure on them this upcoming season, to which Abe believe new offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees, will have the most to prove as there has been questions in regards to Rees being a first time play caller.

Mar 17, 202611 min

​Falcons expected to have heavy presence in Athens for Georgia pro day

Mike and Abe are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs as spring practice gets underway

Mar 17, 202613 min

Hawks must focus on what 'they can control' to give themselves a chance

Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the team picking up their 10th straight win as they defeated the Magic and moved into eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. As they discussed, they agree that while the Hawks are the hottest team in the NBA, they beleive it is importanct for them to focus on what they control in effort to give themselves a chance in the NBA playoffs.

Mar 17, 202610 min

Dolphins setting Malik Willis up for failure with Jaylen Waddle trade

Mike and Abe get into some brief baseball talk as they share thoughts on how interesting they believe the WBC has been as the finals will feature Team USA versus Venezuela, who Braves' All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. plays for. They then get into some NFL talk as they react to the latest headlines, including the Dolphins trading Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos.

Mar 17, 202610 min