Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Conti as they discuss the World Cup and preview the USMNT's matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Carl and Mike get back into some more World Cup talk as they share more thoughts on England's come from behind win over Congo DR. They then get into some NBA talk as they react to Walker Kessler being traded to the Lakers and discuss how the Hawks may have viewed their situation in which they have Onyeka Okongwu, Jock Landale, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar may signal the team is comfortable with...

Carl and Mike open the show with World Cup talk as they share thoughts on England's win over Congo DR. They then get into Braves talk as they agree the team "still sucks" and it's time to call out the best players for not performing well, including Austin Riley, who Mike believes has "no excuse" for not doing better and the team should trade him if he cannot turn things around by the All-Star brea...

The full 6-30-26 Dukes and Bell

Dukes and Bell analyze the start of NBA free agency, focusing on LeBron James' potential departure from the Lakers and the Hawks' decision to re-sign Jock Landale. They also speak with Tony Gwynn Jr. about the Atlanta Braves' June slump and Austin Riley's performance before debating the future of MLS schedule changes. 01:45 - NBA Free Agency Preview 04:36 - LeBron Leaving The Lakers 09:20 - Hawks...

Carl and Mike examine whether Liberty Media's ownership structure limits the Braves' ability to spend at the trade deadline. They discuss Austin Riley's significant offensive struggles and how injuries are impacting the team's postseason trajectory. The conversation also features updates on NBA free agency and the latest NFL player rankings. 01:56 - NBA Free Agency Outlook 06:24 - NFL Top 100 Deba...

Dukes and Bell analyze Kyle Pitts' growth and the high expectations for the Falcons' offense under a new coaching regime. They also tackle the Georgia Bulldogs' need for explosive plays and the latest roster shakeups in NBA free agency. Finally, Mike Bell recounts his grueling five-hour experience with a modern online defensive driving course. 01:50 - NBA Free Agency Buzz 08:00 - Georgia Football...

Carl and Mike reflect on the 61st anniversary of the Atlanta Falcons and why the franchise's best days are still on the horizon. Grant McAuley joins to discuss the Braves' historically difficult June and the timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return. The discussion also covers the frenzy of NBA Free Agency, including LeBron James' future and the Hawks' recent roster moves. 03:15 - Falcons 61st Annive...

Carl and Mike close out the show with more thoughts on NBA headlines including LeBron James reportedly moving on from the Lakers and the Wizards supposedly issuing a statement they have no intention to trade Anthony Davis, who has been tied to James in being reunited in Golden State.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves including Walt Weiss stating that Ronald Acuna Jr. likely will not return to their lineup until after the All-Star Break

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why Carl believes the "the best day are still ahead" for the team as today marks 61 years since they became a an NFL franchise. As they discuss, Carl explains he believes the Falcons still will hit a run like so many teams who have won Super Bowls, have had.

Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they react to Kyle Pitts addressing his new contract which he officially signed on Monday. As they discuss, they agree that now is the time for Pitts to elevate his play and begin to separate himslf from the rest of the tight end pack and be apart of 'great tight end conversations" 

Carl and Mike get back into more NBA talk as they share thoughts more thoughts on some of the reported moves of players including the Hawks reportedly resigning Jock Landale to a one-year, $14M deal. They then get into Georgia football talk as they react to a recent article by Joel Klatt in which he questions Georgia's ability to have a more explosive offense in the passing game.

Carl and Mike get back into some Braves talk as they continue to discuss the team's struggles which is coupled with lack of offensive production from key players like Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin. As they discuss, they agree the team needs to be able to go out and bring in players to help improve the team and there not being any type of pushback.

Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they react to reports Nick Saban wrote a character witness letter in support of Terrion Arnold, Pete Prisco ranking Bijan Robinson as No. 17 in his top 100 NFL players for 2026 to which the guys believe Robinson's "ascension to being the face of the NFL" is going to happen.

Carl and Mike get into some of the latest sports headlines as they discuss the Braves kicking off a three-game series with the Cardinals and share their thoughts on whether the team can get out of their slump and why they believe consistency at the plate and from starting pitching has to become a thing if the team is going to turn things around.

Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the Braves continued struggles and the latest MLB headlines.

Carl and Mike open the show with some NBA and Hawks talk as they react to reports of the Hawks bringing back Jock Landale and LeBron James telling the Lakers he is moving on and plans to play elsewhere next season. As they discuss Landale returning to the Hawks, they agree the center is the right fit for the direction the Hawks has turned towards as they have moved on from Trae Young and placed fo...

Dukes and Bell Full Show - June 29, 2026

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on the Hawks decision to decline the player option on Jonathan Kuminga and react to comments from Kyle Pitts as he spoke with the media after officially signing his new contract with the Falcons

Carl and Mike get back to Braves talk as they continue to share thoughts on the team not hitting as they dropped two of three to the Giants over the weekend. As they discuss, Carl notes why he believes the Braves are in the midst of what 'feels like an epic collapse". As the conversation continues, they highlight the lack of production at the plate from Austin Riley and Ha-Seong Kim and agree that...