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Hawks 'playing like they like each other'
Carl and Mike close out the show with some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on the teams win over the Wizards to extend their current win streak to seven in a row and agree the team is playing like 'they like each other'.

Falcons officially close the door on Kirk Cousins era
Carl and Mike continue their Falcons talk as they discuss the official release of Kirk Cousins and new reports on James Pearce Jr. regarding his arrest which stemmed from a domestic violence charges against him.

Falcons making free agency moves with 'value'
Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as the continue to share thoughts on how much value the team has received in the free agency moves they made.

Are Falcons making enough moves to 'peak' fans interest?
Carl and Mike get back into more football talk as they dicuss reports the Raiders will be showing interest in Kirk Cousins and share thoughts on if this would be a similar situation he was just in with the Falcons, in which Carl believes could be the most favorable situation for Cousins to land somewhere and play immediately, but questions for how long.

Ian Cunningham 'doing business' right way to build Falcons in free agency
Carl and Mike get into more football talk as they react to reports of the Falcons signing Azeez Ojulari and share thoughts on why they like the way Ian Cunningham is handling business in regards to how he is addressing needs of the team.

Tua Tagovailoa can bring more upside than expected for Falcons
Carl and Mike continue with Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why they believe some fans of the team may be feeling "luke warm" with the free agent additions including Tua Tagovailoa.

Falcons moving on from Kaden Ellis offers opportunity to improve defense
Carl and Mike get back into some NFL talk and share more thoughts on the Falcons not bringing Kaden Ellis, who agreed to a deal with the Saints, back and discuss why the move leaves them concerned about the linebacker room and if they will try and address adding to the room via the draft.

Uncertainty of Michael Penix Jr. being 'the guy' for Falcons is valid
Carl and Mike get into some brief Falcons talk as they share a few thoughts on whether or not there is validation for those who say they are unsure of Michael Penix Jr. in regards to being able to return and be the starting QB for the team and be successful.

Hawks 'coming together' at the right time to make playoff push
Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk as they react to the teams win over the Mavericks for their seventh straight win and agree the things seem to be coming together at the right time in order for a playoff push.

Why Kaden Ellis was not worth 'the gamble' for Falcons
Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Kaden Ellis moving on and signing with the Saints and discuss why they agree it would have been a gamble for the Falcons to agree to the terms Ellis received from the Saints due to the linebacker being just north of 30-years old. They also discuss the reports of the Falcons restructuring Jake Matthews contract and how that can impact the team in regards to free agents they may be eyeing.

3-10-26 Full Show
The full 3-10-26 show from Dukes and Bell.

Hr1 - Does Tua Tagovailoa signing put Falcons back at square one in the QB room?
2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk as they react to the late report of the team signing Christian Harris and agree the move feels like one in which they are simply looking to add depth at the position. They then get back into their thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa agreeing that the move is one which raises some confusion due to the fact Tua seemingly played in the pistol or shotgun just as much as Michael Penix Jr. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they take calls from listeners to allow them to share their thoughts on the reported signing of Tua Tagovailoa. As they discus, Carl explains why he believes the decision races the question as to if the move can actually work for the Falcons. :40 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share some thoughts on Drake London and when he may get his new deal with the Falcons and agree the Alec Pierce deal from the Colts may signal a big payday for London. They then get into some Hawks talk as they preview their matchup with the Mavericks and agree the team is trending in the right direction as they make a push to get out of the play-in round.

Hr2 - Michael Penix Jr. needs to embrace competition Falcons bring in
3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike continue with NFL talk as they continue to share thoughts on the latest free agency moves including the reports of the Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa, which they agree the former Dolphins QB has yet to prove he can win in the NFL. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to football talk as they share thoughts on moves made around the NFL, both agreeing the Raiders appeared to have done really well as they signed several free agents including a few Georgia Bulldogs. They also discuss the reports of the Falcons informing Michael Penix Jr. of their plans to sign Tua Tagovailoa, which Carl believes was a good thing to do to help the Falcons QB embrace being wanting to compete and prove he deserves the QB1 role. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss seeing Ronald Acuna Jr. run the bases in a WBC game, Walt Weiss still feeling good about the Braves despite the team dealing with pitching issues and if Jalen Johnson needs to find himself in MVP convos next season.

Hr3 - Dave Archer: 'Lot of good stuff to hang hat on' with Tua Tagovailoa signing
4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike continue with Falcons talk as they share some brief thoughts on whether or not the Falcons are in a better place now in comparison to how they were prior to Terry Fontenot's time as the team's GM. They then get into some Georgia football talk as they share thoughts on Gunner Stockton needing to be ready to meet elevated expectations this season. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Dave Archer as they discuss the Falcons reported signing of Tua Tagovailoa :40 - Carl and Mike get into some Guy Talk as they discuss how busy the Atlanta airport has been getting of late due to TSA workers not working as they deal with pay disputes, Mike finding himself pulling weeds and trimming crepe myrtles and

Hr4 - Falcons provide a 'less pressure' situation for Tua Tagovailoa
5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk with more thoughts on the team bringing in Tua Tagovailoa and discuss if the former Dolphins QB has done enough in his NFL career to give Falcons' fans optimism for him joining the team. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Brendan Tobin of WQAM as they discuss Tua Tagovailoa and why things went wrong for the QB with the Dolphins :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Hawks as they preview their matchup with the Mavericks tonight and discuss Jalen Johnson having the ability to bring 'name awareness' to himself if he able to lead the Hawks into the playoffs.

Jalen Johnson 'can bring more name awareness' leading Hawks on playoff run
Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Hawks as they preview their matchup with the Mavericks tonight and discuss Jalen Johnson having the ability to bring 'name awareness' to himself if he able able to lead the Hawks into the playoffs.

Falcons provide a 'less pressure' situation for Tua Tagovailoa
Carl and Mike are joined by Brendan Topin of WQAM as they discuss Tua Tagovailoa and why things went wrong for the QB with the Dolphins

Is Tua Tagovailoa's college pedigree enough to trust Falcons signing
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk with more thoughts on the team bringing in Tua Tagovailoa and discuss if the former Dophins QB has done enough in his NFL career to give Falcons' fans optimism for him joining the team.

Dave Archer: 'A lot of good stuff to hang hat on' with Tua Tagovailoa signing
Carl and Mike are joined by Dave Archer as they discuss the Falcons reported signing of Tua Tagovailoa

Why Falcons are in a 'better place' now than prior to Terry Fontenot's time
Carl and Mike continue with Falcons talk as they share some brief thoughts on whether or not the Falcons are in a better place now in comparison to how they were prior to Terry Fontenot's time as the team's GM.

Ronald Acuna Jr. looks ready for Braves to 'cut him loose' on the bases
Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss seeing Ronald Acuna Jr. run the bases in a WBC game, Walt Weiss still feeling good about the Braves despite the team dealing with pitching issues and if Jalen Johnson needs to find himself in MVP convos next season.

Michael Penix Jr. needs to embrace competition Falcons bring in
Carl and Mike get back to football talk as they share thoughts on moves made around the NFL, both agreeing the Raiders appeared to have done really well as they signed several free agents including a few Georgia Bulldogs. They also discuss the reports of the Falcons informing Michael Penix Jr. of their plans to sign Tua Tagovailoa, which Carl believes was a good thing to do to help the Falcons QB embrace being wanting to compete and prove he deserves the QB1 role.

Has Tua Tagovailoa done enough to prove he can win in the NFL?
Carl and Mike continue with NFL talk as they continue to share thoughts on the latest free agency moves including the reports of the Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa, which they agree the former Dolphins QB has yet to prove he can win in the NFL.

Hawks still in an 'uphill battle' to get out of play-in round
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share some thoughts on Drake London and when he may get his new deal with the Falcons and agree the Alec Pierce deal from the Colts may signal a big payday for London. They then get into some Hawks talk as they preview their matchup with the Mavericks and agree the team is trending in the right direction as they make a push to get out of the play-in round.

Can Falcons making Tua Tagovailoa signing work?
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they take calls from listeners to allow them to share their thoughts on the reported signing of Tua Tagovailoa. As they discus, Carl explains why he believes the decision races the question as to if the move can actually work for the Falcons.

Does Tua Tagovailoa signing put Falcons back at square one in the QB room?
Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk as they react to the late report of the team signing Christian Harris and agree the move feels like one in which they are simply looking to add depth at the position. They then get back into their thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa agreeing that the move is one which raises some confusion due to the fact Tua seemingly played in the pistol or shotgun just as much as Michael Penix Jr.

3-9-26 Full Show
The full 3-9-26 Dukes and Bell.

Hr1 - 'It's ok to make Michael Penix Jr. earn' Falcons starting QB role
2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk as they react to reports of the team signing Austin Hooper, Olamide Zaccheaus, Nick Folkm Tyler Allgeier signing with the Cardinals as well as reports the team pursing Tagovailoa, which Carl expresses his dislike for the move should the Falcons truly sign the now former Dolphins quarterback. :20 – Carl and Mike get back into more football and Falcons news as they react to reports of David Onyemata signing with the Jets on a one-year deal, which they guys agree the move is one which makes sense in regards to the direction the team wants to go with younger and faster players. They also share thoughts on the Falcons signing Jahan Dotson and share more thoughts on why it would be ok for the Falcons to bring in a quarterback who Michael Penix Jr. should have to compete with to earn the starting role. :40 – Carl and Mike get back into some brief Falcons talk and share thoughts on why they believe the signing of Jahan Dotson is a move with a lot of upside as the team. They then get into some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on the team winning six straight games and haw well they have played overall since the trading of Trae Young.

Hr2 - Why Hawks are on track to be a 'serious player' in the Eastern Conference
3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why they believe the team allowing Tyler Allgeier to move on from Tyler Allgeier and not try to match the deal he is reportedly receiving from the Cardinals was a smart business move. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Wes Durham as they discuss Georgia Tech firing Damon Stoudamire :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's on DA-DA's Mind as

Hr3 - Could Drake London's payday be more than Falcons should agree to
4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to NFL/Falcons talk as they react to Cameron Thomas signing with the Atlanta, agreeing it's a 'depth' move and not something to address the current James Pearce Jr. situation. As they discuss, they react to a recent report that 911 had been called multiple times on Pearce Jr. regarding his relationship with Rickea Jackson prior to his arrest. :20 – Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they discuss why Drake London may be seeking at least $30M per year in a new deal after the Colts signed Alec Pierce to a four-year, $114M contract extension. They then get into some Georgia Tech hoops talk as they share thoughts on the direction the Yellow Jackets will go in to replace Damon Stoudamire, who they fired on Sunday after they finished dead last in the ACC, missing the conference tournament. :40 - Carl and Mike comeback and react to Adam Shefter reporting the Falcons are signing Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal and share thoughts on concerns over the former Dolphins QB injury history, however agree that if the Falcons are bringing Tua in to compete with Michael Penix Jr., it's a smart decision due to how cheap of an insurance policy he will be.

Hr4 - NBA reportedly pulls the plug on Hawks' 'Magic City Night'
5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get right back into Falcons talk as they continue to react to reports of the team signing Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal and discuss the potential of a long term dreal being in Tua's future with the Falcons assuming things do not work out with Michael Penix Jr. :20 – Carl and Mike come back and react to reports of the NBA cancelling the Hawks' "Magic City Night" promotion. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the several freee agency signing that took place today including the Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa. As they discuss, they agree that while they are concerned about the Tua signing, other signings the Falcons made show they are 'doing a good job seeing what needs to be addressed'.

Falcons doing 'a good job seeing what needs to be addressed'
Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the several freee agency signing that took place today including the Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa. As they discuss, they agree that while they are concerned about the Tua signing, other signings the Falcons made show they are 'doing a good job seeing what needs to be addressed'.

NBA reportedly pull the plug on Hawks' 'Magic City Night'
Carl and Mike come back and react to reports of the NBA cancelling the Hawks' "Magic City Night" promotion.

Why Tua Tagovailoa could have 'a long-term future' with Falcons if signing him
Carl and Mike get right back into Falcons talk as they continue to react to reports of the team signing Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal and discuss the potential of a long term deal being in Tua's future with the Falcons assuming things do not work out with Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons reportedly signing Tua Tagovailoa per ESPN
Carl and Mike comeback and react to Adam Shefter reporting the Falcons are signing Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal and share thoughts on concerns over the former Dolphins QB injury history, however agree that if the Falcons are bringing Tua in to compete with Michael Penix Jr., it's a smart decision due to how cheap of an insurance policy he will be.

Could Drake London's payday be more than Falcons should agree to
Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they discuss why Drake London may be seeking at least $30M per year in a new deal after the Colts signed Alec Pierce to a four-year, $114M contract extension. They then get into some Georgia Tech hoops talk as they share thoughts on the direction the Yellow Jackets will go in to replace Damon Stoudamire, who they fired on Sunday after they finished dead last in the ACC, missing the conference tournament.

Falcons make a 'depth' move with signing of DE Cameron Thomas
Carl and Mike get back to NFL/Falcons talk as they react to Cameron Thomas signing with the Atlanta, agreeing it's a 'depth' move and not something to address the current James Pearce Jr. situation. As they discuss, they react to a recent report that 911 had been called multiple times on Pearce Jr. regarding his relationship with Rickea Jackson prior to his arrest.

Georgia Tech must spend correctly 'in the portal' to improve basketball
Carl and Mike are joined by Wes Durham as they discuss Georgia Tech firing Damon Stoudamire

Falcons made 'smart business' decision not matching Tyler Allgeier Cardinals deal
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why they believe the team allowing Tyler Allgeier to move on from Tyler Allgeier and not try to match the deal he is reportedly receiving from the Cardinals was a smart business move.

Falcons signing Jahan Dotson a move 'with a lot of upside'
Carl and Mike get back into some brief Falcons talk and share thoughts on why they believe the signing of Jahan Dotson is a move with a lot of upside as the team. They then get into some Hawks talk as they share thoughts on the team winning six straight games and haw well they have played overall since the trading of Trae Young.

'It's ok to make Michael Penix Jr. earn' Falcons starting QB role
Carl and Mike get back into more football and Falcons news as they react to reports of David Onyemata signing with the Jets on a one-year deal, which they guys agree the move is one which makes sense in regards to the direction the team wants to go with younger and faster players. They also share thoughts on the Falcons signing Jahan Dotson and share more thoughts on why it would be ok for the Falcons to bring in a quarterback who Michael Penix Jr. should have to compete with to earn the starting role.

Why Falcons would have to give Tua Tagovailoa 'a chance to compete' as QB1
Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk as they react to reports of the team signing Austin Hooper, Olamide Zaccheaus, Nick Folkm Tyler Allgeier signing with the Cardinals as well as reports the team pursing Tagovailoa, which Carl expresses his dislike for the move should the Falcons truly sign the now former Dolphins quarterback.

3-6-26 Full Show
The full 3-6-26 Dukes and Bell

Hr1 - We're getting closer and closer to the start of NFL free agency
Hr1 - 2:00 - Lots of names circulating for Falcons as we near legal tampering 2:20 - Falcons playoff prospects at the moment TBD because of the QB 2:40 - Hawks made the right decision to trade Trae to the Wizards

Hr2 - Is there added pressure for Penix to be ready for Week 1?
Hr2 - 3:00 - The going rate for a starting caliber DE just went up UP 3:20 - Spencer shows he's still got the heat in his 2nd spring start 3:40 - Penix looking to avoid getting 'Cousins'ed' by being ready for Week 1

Hr3 - Hawks with a chance to make a lot of noise in the East before the playoffs
Hr3 - 4:00 - Dawg Report 4:20 - Guy Talk 4:40 - Steve Koonin sets the record straight about Magic City night

Hr4 - Chipper providing 3rd set of eyes in North Port
Hr4 - 5:00 - Draft is light on key WRs, so do you take one in the 2nd 5:20 - Chipper providing 3rd set of eyes in North Port 5:40 - Clear Your Throat

Chipper down at Spring Training to provide 3rd set of eyes
Carl and Mike discuss Chipper Jones saying he's in Florida to help out Braves hitters at the plate, like Michael Harris.

Draft is light on key WRs, so do you take one in the 2nd
The guys discuss the upcoming draft, and if there's a greater position of need to attack with a pick or free agency.

We set the record straight on the Hawks and Magic City night
Hawks president and CEO Steve Koonin joins the show to discuss the streaking Hawks, and gives us the complete lowdown on Magic City night - what you can expect to see at State Farm, why the decision was made to do this promotion, and how this team will always look out for the best interests of the fans.