Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike get back into Hawks as they share thoughts on whether the team should pursue trading for Jalen Brown and if his addition would be the right move in helping the Hawks win a championship.

Carl and Mike get back into brief Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the Falcons signing a couple of UFL players and agree this are simply depth moves but believe there is always a chance to "find a diamond in the rough" with players from the spring league. They then discuss if the Falcons are best served with Tua Tagovailoa winning the starting role, as Carl explains he believes the veteran Q...

Carl and Mike get into more football talk as they share more thoughts on why there is going to have to be a level of patience in regards to wanting know when Michael Penix Jr. will be cleared to be a full participant in team activities and compete in the QB competition.

Carl and Mike share thoughts on Georgia's win over Texas to stay alive in the CWS and agree that while Georgia has been showing power at the plate throughout the season, last night's win with great pitching shows 'why Wes Johnson was brought on to coach the Dawgs.

Carl and Mike briefly share thoughts on the vibe of the World Cup being in Atlanta and agree the city has done a great job opening it's doors to world travelers. They then get into Falcons talk as they react to comments by Kevin Stefanski in which he addressed the expected approach to the usage of Bijan Robinson

Carl and Mike open the show with some Hawks talk as they react to reports Zaccharie Risacher was "frustrated" with his minutes this past season and share their thoughts on why they believe Quin Snyder may have decided to limit the usage of Risacher and agree that at times he looked timid but at others time looked like he is growing into a solid player.

The full 6-16-26 Dukes and Bell

Dukes and Bell analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery progress and the limited participation of James Pierce Jr. at Falcons mandatory minicamp. They are joined by MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the Braves' injury concerns and potential targets before the trade deadline. The conversation also touches on a gambling situation involving Brendan Sorsby and the NFL supplemental draft. 01:50 - World...

Dukes and Bell broadcast live from Twin Peaks to analyze the start of Falcons mandatory minicamp and Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery milestones. They also discuss Rashee Rice’s release from jail, the Hawks' interest in Walker Kessler, and the cultural impact of a New York Knicks championship victory. 03:22 - Falcons Mandatory Minicamp 08:14 - Michael Penix Jr. Rehab 11:31 - Rashee Rice Released 18:55...

Carl and Mike examine the legal drama surrounding Brendan Sorsby’s decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. Connor Riley joins to discuss Kirby Smart’s recent recruiting flips and the Bulldogs' uphill battle in the College World Series before they dive into Victor Wembanyama's sportsmanship and local Atlanta development. 01:50 - Brendan Sorsby Supplemental Draft 04:55 - Connor Riley on Georgi...

Dukes and Bell analyze Michael Penix Jr.’s recovery at Falcons minicamp, noting that he remains sidelined from 11-on-11 drills. They discuss the legal situation involving James Pearce Jr. and check in with Grant McAuley for an Atlanta Braves update. This update covers Drake Baldwin’s return to the lineup and the persistent injury issues facing pitcher Spencer Strider. 03:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Rec...

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on comments by Kevin Stefanski as he addressed the media and answered questions in regards to James Pearce Jr. being back with the team. As they discuss they agree the NFL should move forward with making a decision on Pearce Jr. and whether or not he will face suspension, which the believe the Falcons deserve to kow what his fate will be ahead o...

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why all concerns of Spencer Strider's viability are justified as he deals with yet another injury.

Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they continue to react Michael Penix Jr. as he addressed the media and spoke about how he feels in regards to his road back to being fully cleared for all team activities.

Carl and Mike share some thoughts on Victor Wembanyama walking off the the court without shaking hands with Knicks players after Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and around college football.

Carl and Mike share thoughts on why it is hard for Carl "feel good" about Michael Penix Jr.'s status as he feels he should and discuss why they believe part of the challenge may be due to the fact the third-year quarterback has not established himself as a star in the league yet.

Carl and Mike get into more football talk as they share more thoughts on Kevin Stefanski's comments in regards to James Pearce Jr. not participating in 11v11 and 7v7 activity and agree the Falcons are taking the right approach in integrated the edge rusher into the fold.

Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they react to the news Branden Sorsby no longer plans to play at Texas Tech and will enter the NFL supplemental draft, the Braves looking to get back on track despite dealing with injuries and Michael Penix Jr. addressing his health as he says he is striving to have his body ready to start Week 1.

Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest MLB headlines including the Braves recent injury hit as Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day IL and reportedly being shut down for about four weeks.

Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they react to Kevin Stefanski addressing the media in regards to James Pearce Jr. being present and Michael Penix Jr. not being cleared yet for 11v11 activity.

Carl and Mike analyze the latest injury news regarding Spencer Strider and its ripple effect on the Braves' pitching staff. They also explore the controversial return of James Pearce Jr. to the Falcons and celebrate the Knicks' dominant NBA Finals performance. 02:22 - Spencer Strider Injury Concerns 06:20 - Braves Pitching Rotation Trade 12:48 - James Pearce Jr. Reports 17:22 - Knicks NBA Finals V...

Carl and Mike weigh the pros and cons of a potential blockbuster trade to bring Jaylen Brown to the Atlanta Hawks. They break down Spencer Strider's injury recovery timeline and how Alex Anthopoulos might navigate the trade deadline for pitching help. The conversation also explores the impact of private equity on college sports and analyzes the latest NBA mock drafts for the Hawks. 02:35 - Strider...

Dukes and Bell analyze the return of James Pearce Jr. to the facility as he enters a pretrial intervention program following his off-field legal issues. They provide updates on Braves pitcher Spencer Strider’s injury recovery and the Georgia Bulldogs’ dominance in the College World Series. The discussion also touches on the legal challenges facing the Big 12 and Jalen Brunson’s response to critici...