Dukes & Bell

Dukes and Bell analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to keep Kenny Atkinson and the legal complexities surrounding James Pearce Jr. They also explore the pressure on Michael Penix Jr. to return to full health while competing in the Falcons' high-stakes quarterback room. 01:01 - Cavs Retain Kenny Atkinson 01:44 - James Pearce Jr. Legal News 04:43 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery Pressure

Dukes and Bell hit 4th and 1 and examine the recovery timeline for Michael Penix Jr. and the internal drive pushing him to return. They also debate the fallout of Jaxson Dart's political stance in the locker room and share Jason Kelce's concerns regarding the NFL's expanding broadcast schedule. 01:29 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery 04:02 - Politics In The Locker Room 09:20 - Brian Flores Lawsuit Upda...

Dukes and Bell analyze Kirby Smart's warning regarding the SEC's willingness to go independent if uniform rules aren't established, contrasting his stance with Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti. MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. joins to evaluate the dominance of Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves, while also discussing Shohei Ohtani's dual-threat MVP potential. They conclude by examining the San Di...

Dukes returns from vacation to discuss the hacking of Mike Bell's social media account and the latest injury updates for Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. They also analyze the legal developments regarding James Pierce Jr. and the New York Knicks' dominant postseason performance. 01:00 - Bell Twitter Hacking Update 03:54 - Penix Jr. Rehab Analysis 07:32 - James Pierce Jr. Legal 11:03 - Knicks...

The full 5-22-26 Dukes and Bell

John closes out the show with final thoughts on the Braves as he continues to make his case for why he believes there is still more upside for the team even though they have the best record in baseball.

John is joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including the latest injury updates.

John gets into some Falcons talk as he shares thoughts on Jerome Bettis' comments in regards to Bijan Robinson being the best running back in the NFL right now, to which John believes it is not a debate about Robinson being the best RB in the NFL.

John gets back into some Braves talk as he shares his thoughts on why he believes the team has yet to be at their best as they have dealt with some injuries to significant players and believes that while they have the best record in MLB, "the Braves haven't gotten hot yet"

John get into some college football talk as he discusses the reports of Georgia's home and home series with Clemson in 2029 and 2030 could be moved neutral site and believes college football is heading in the wrong direction in regards to taking premier matchups away from campuses.

John gets back into Falcons talk as he shares thoughts on the quarterback competition and share thoughts on why he believes Michael Penix Jr. will be the starting quarterback once the season gets underway. 

John gets into some of the latest NFL headlines as he discusses what team helmets he likes and dislikes the most and then shares his thoughts on the Rams and Matthew Stafford agreeing to a one-year, $55M extension worth up to $60M with incentives, Malik Nabors potentially not being ready for Week 1 and why he believes the Falcons can be the NFC South winners.

John is joined by Mitchell Northam of USA Today to discuss the passing of Kyle Busch and the impact he had on motorsports.

John gets into some Braves talk as he shares thoughts on how well the team is playing which he notes why he believes the Braves have yet to play their best baseball despite the fact they are the best team in MLB at 35-16.

John opens up the show with some motorsports talk as he paints the picture of the vibe in Indianapolis as the Indy 500 has rolled into town. he then shares thoughts on the passing of Kyle Busch, which he says "shocked all of us" and the entire sports world and shares thoughts on why "NASCAR lost an important villain"

The full 5-21-26 Dukes and Bell

Mike and Abe broadcast live from Metro Bottle to break down the Braves' recent victory over the Marlins, featuring standouts Austin Riley and Dom Smith. They analyze the Falcons' ongoing OTAs and the potential quarterback competition between Tua and Michael Penix Jr. as the team searches for a new identity. The discussion also covers NBA playoff action with the Spurs and Thunder alongside US Men's...

Mike and Abe react to the reckless driving arrest of former Georgia star Nolan Smith and discuss its connection to the program's history of speeding issues. They also highlight Adam Wexler’s massive $10 million gift to UGA basketball and evaluate Jeff Ulbrich’s progress as a defensive coordinator. 01:50 - CrossFit And Tequila Tasting 05:16 - Speeding And Track Days 09:14 - Traffic And Waymo Concer...

Mike Griffith joins the broadcast to discuss the financial state of Georgia athletics and the ongoing debate regarding SEC and Big Ten expansion. Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis details his new arena football venture in Athens and shares his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching transition. They also recap the chaotic flash floods in Atlanta and preview the Indy 500. 02:06 - Mike Griffith UGA...

Abe and Mike evaluate Chris Sale's elite performance for the Braves and Matt Ryan's leadership message to Falcons rookies. They also discuss Dominic Smith's marathon at-bat with Grant McAuley and process sudden breaking news regarding a NASCAR champion. 01:20 - Tequila and Kiffin Debate 05:10 - Falcons Leadership Updates 13:07 - Chris Sale's Brilliance 17:48 - Dominic Smith's Surge 22:20 - MLB and...

Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on some football as they discuss what is coming out of Browns OTAs as Todd Monken appears to be already "burying" his quarterbacks and then react to breaking news of Kyle Busch and then get back to some Falcons talk as they agree based on footage the Falcons are putting out via social media of Tua Tagovailoa is good to see of him in regards to hi...

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they picked up a big win over the Marlins with Chris Sale Dialed in".

Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they discuss why they believe Matt Ryan's time as the team's longtime quarterback during his playing days may be just why he was the right hire to help esteablish the culture and identity the team is in need of.

Mike and Abe are joined by Jerome Bettis to discuss the new indoor football team he is a part of that will be playing in Athens and he shares why he believes Bijan Robinson is the "number one running back" in the NFL.

Mike and Abe are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on Georgia and college football.