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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3-23-26 Full Show
The full 3-23-26 show from Dukes and Bell

Hr1 - Braves 'limping to starting line' with latest Spencer Strider injury
2 O'clock Hour :00 - Mike and Abe open up the show with Braves talk as they react to news of Spencer Strider set to start the season on the IL with a strained oblique and as they discuss, Mike reiterates his stance in which he believes the team can "never have enough pitching" and the news of Strider validates is stance as he joins Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schewllenbach, Joey Wentz and A.J. Smith Shawver on the IL. As they discuss, they share thoughts on if the Braves should move Didier Fuentes to the starting rotation. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk and share thoughts on the team splitting their last two games as they lost to the Rockets on Friday and picked up a win over the Warriors on Saturday. As they discuss they agree the Hawks will have a tough road ahead for the remainder of the season, however believe the Hawks can actually move into the fifth seed in the Easter conference if they continue to take care of business against teams they should beat. :40 – Mike and Abe get into some college hoops talk as they share thoughts on Georgia and Georgia Tech needing to better invest in their basketball programs and debate if coaches like Rick Pitino are the type of moves they would have to make, however do not appear to be in a place in which they want to make the type of investment into brining in a coach with the pedigree of Pitino.

Hr2 - Are Falcons making a mistake not getting Drake London deal done now?
3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some football talk as they share thoughts on Drake London and when and if he'll get a new contract from the Falcons in the wake of Jaxson Smith-Njigba to which they agree the team should have gotten a deal done by now, however Mike notes he also believes the fact the Falcons have questions about their starting quarterback may be reason for the team to have pause in getting a deal done with London. :20 – Mike and Abe get into some brief Braves talk as they share thoughts on how well the team will play this season and the news of Spencer Strider starting the season on the IL to which Mike reiterates why he continually preaches the Braves should have been more intent on bringing in pitchers. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss Atlanta United's struggles after ending in a draw with DC United on Saturday, Georgia women getting knocked out of the NCAA tournament, should Darryn Peterson still be considered the No. 1 overall pick and Atlanta United's struggles this season.

Hr3 - Why Braves should elevate Didier Fuentes into starting role now
4 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they continue to share thoughts on how well the team can do down the stretch of the season. They then get into some Georgia hoops talk as they share thoughts on the Bulldogs basketball program needing to be in a better place under Mike White. :20 – Mike and Abe get back into Braves talk as they share more thoughts on Spencer Strider having to start the season on the IL to which Mike believes Atlanta should go ahead and move Didier Fuentes into a starting role now and let him take his lumps. :40 - Mike and Abe get into Guy Talk as they discuss actor Alan Ritchson getting into a fight in his neighborhood, airport lines continuing to be very long and the potential of Georgia getting rid of daylight saving time.

Hr4 - Hawks should be looking towards reaching fifth in Eastern Conference
5 O'clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Drake London and what type of contract the team should give him should have intentions to do so. As they discuss, they use the new contract of Jaxson Smith-Njigba and that of Alec Pierce to debate the amount of a new deal for London should be worth. :20 – Mike and Abe get back to some more Hawks talk as they continue to discuss the importance of the team being able to finish out the season strong as they look to stay about the play-in line. :40 – Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on the Braves dealing with having to start the season with another starting pitcher on the IL as Spencer Strider will be sidelined to start the season as he deals with a strained oblique. As they discuss, they agree the latest news will mean the Braves are likely going to have to rely heavily on their offense to carry the team until they can be full strength with their starting pitching.

Braves need offense to carry team as pitching injuries mount
Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on the Braves dealing with having to start the season with another starting pitcher on the IL as Spencer Strider will be sidelined to start the season as he deals with a strained oblique. As they discuss, they agree the latest news will mean the Braves are likely going to have to rely heavbily on their offense to carry the team until they can be full strength with their starting pitching.

Hawks should be looking towards reaching fifth in Eastern Conference
Mike and Abe get back to some more Hawks talk as they continue to discuss the importance of the team being able to finish out the season strong as they look to stay about the play-in line.

Drake London 'does all the things' worthy of top five WR contract
Mike and Abe get back into some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Drake London and what type of contract the team should give him should have intentions to do so. As they discuss, they use the new contract of Jaxson Smith-Njigba and that of Alec Pierce to debate the amount of a new deal for London should be worth.

Why Braves should elevate Didier Fuentes into starting role now
Mike and Abe get back into Braves talk as they share more thoughts on Spencer Strider having to start the season on the IL to which Mike believes Atlanta should go ahead and move Didier Fuentes into a starting role now and let him take his lumps.

Georgia has to show they 'care about basketball in Athens'
Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk as they continue to share thoughts on how well the team can do down the stretch of the season. They then get into some Georgia hoops talk as they share thoughts on the Bulldogs basketball program needing to be in a better place under Mike White.

Braves not signing more starting pitching may lead to a down 2026
Mike and Abe get into some brief Braves talk as they share thoughts on how well the team will play this season and the news of Spencer Strider starting the season on the IL to which Mike reiterates why he continualy preaches the Braves should have been more intent on bringing in pitchers.

Are Falcons making a mistake not getting Drake London deal done now?
Mike and Abe get into some football talk as they share thoughts on Drake London and when and if he'll get a new contract from the Falcons in the wake of Jaxson Smith-Njigba to which they agree the team should have gotten a deal done by now, however Mike notes he also believes the fact the Falcons have questions about their starting quarterback may be reason for the team to have pause in getting a deal done with London.

Why Georgia's football success may limit basketball investment
Mike and Abe get into some college hoops talk as they share thoughts on Georgia and Georgia Tech needing to better invest in their basketball programs and debate if coaches like Rick Pitino are the type of moves they would have to make, however do not appear to be in a place in which they want to make the type of investment into brining in a coach with the pedigree of Pitino.

Despite tough road ahead, don't discount Hawks reaching 5th in the East
Mike and Abe get into some Hawks talk and share thoughts on the team splitting their last two games as they lost to the Rockets on Friday and picked up a win over the Warriors on Saturday. As they discuss they agree the Hawks will have a tough road ahead for the remainder of the season, however believe the Hawks can actually move into the fifth seed in the Easter conference if they can continue to take care of business against teams they should beat.

Braves 'limping to starting line' with latest Spencer Strider injury
Mike and Abe open up the show with Braves talk as they react to news of Spencer Strider set to start the season on the IL with a strained oblique and as they discuss, Mike reiterates his stance in which he believes the team can "never have enough pitching" and the news of Strider validates is stance as he joins Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schewllenbach, Joey Wentz and A.J. Smith Shawver on the IL. As they discuss, they share thoughts on if the Braves should move Didier Fuentes to the starting rotation.

3-20-26 Full Show
The full 3-20-26 Dukes and Bell.

Hr1 - Georgia needs to 'devote the amount of money' to win in basketball
2 O'clock Hour :00 - 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 game plan that would have given them an advantage over Saint Louis. :20 – 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. :40 – Mike and Abe discuss the latest sports headlines, sharing more thoughts on Georgia's loss to Saint Louis in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. As they discuss, they ask whether Mike White is the right coach to raise the level of play for the program or if the program should move on.

Hr2 - Falcons must draft for 'immediate improvement' with 48th pick
3 O’clock Hour :00 – Mike and Abe share a few more thoughts on Georgia's basketball program seems unable to break through, discussing whether their struggles relate to coaching, talent level or money invested in the program. They then briefly discuss the NFL and cover the latest headlines. :20 – 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. :40 – Mike and Abe get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss the Woman's NCAA Tournament getting underway today with Georgia's women playing on Saturday, what Braves should do with $15M Profar money, what Braves questions still nee to be answered and 14,000 perfect brackets remaining after day one of NCAA Tournament

Hr3 - Hawks building 'connection' leading to change in culture
4 O'clock Hour :00 – 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. :20 – Mike and Abe get into Guy Talk :40 - Mike and Abe are joined by Steve Koonin as they discuss the Hawks current win streak.

Hr4 - Mike White must do more than a 'reaching the tournament baseline'

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.

Hawks building 'connection' leading to change in culture
Mike and Abe are joined by Steve Koonin as they discuss the Hawks current win streak.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3-19-26 Full Show
The full 3-19-26 Dukes and Bell

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.