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Dukes & Bell, Atlanta's No. 1 sports talk radio show, brings you daily insight and analysis into sports local and beyond you can only get from the captivating combo of Carl Dukes and Mike Bell. Listen from 2-6p as they debate Atlanta's top sports stories, with an eye on what else is happening elsewhere, in a way that will keep you entertained and informed.

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  • 178 episodes
  • Avg 30 min
  • English
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  • Thursday · 16 min

    Will Falcons already be making a QB change ahead of season opener

    Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the reports of Tua Tagovailoa dealing with an oblique issue and take calls from listeners to allow them to discuss how they believe Kevin Stefanski should move forward if Tagovailoa is unable to go on Sunday.

  • Thursday · 12 min

    Latest injury prove Falcons right keeping four quarterbacks on roster

    Carl and Mike get back to discussing Tua Tagovailoa reportedly dealing with an oblique injury during today's Falcons' practice leading to Cooper Rush taking all the first team reps and as they share their thoughts on the situation, Mike explains why he believes this would be an opportunity for Michael Penix Jr. to "step up and save the day for the Falcons".

  • Thursday · 9 min

    Falcons may have to pivot to QB2 for Week 1 vs Steelers

    Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on the reports of Tua Tagovailoa dealing with an oblique issue during practice and discuss what they believe the Falcons plan will be in regards to who will be the quarterback should Tagovailoa not be able to play on Sunday despite the fact Cooper Rush told reporters he took all the first team reps today.

  • Thursday · 13 min

    'The hope should be Tua Tagovailoa is good to go for Falcons Week 1

    Carl and Mike continue with more thoughts on the reports of Tua Tagovailoa appearing to be dealing with a back problem and agree that the hope should be the named Week 1 starter will be good to go, however if not, Cooper Rush needs to be ready to go and fans need should still be all in on rooting them on Sunday.

  • Thursday · 8 min

    Falcons QB troubles may have suffered set back with latest reports

    Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they react to the Braves getting a win over the Rays today and agree it was good the team was able to salvage the series with a win after dropping the first two games. They then get back to sharing thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa reportedly appearing to be dealing with a back problem during today's Falcons' practice.

  • Thursday · 15 min

    Tua Tagovailoa reportedly appeared to have back issue at Falcons practice

    Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they react to reports Tua Tagovailoa appeared to be dealing with a back issue as he was seen touching his back and then sitting on the ground and not seen throwing during drills. As they discuss, they agree the circumstances would not play well in favor of the Falcons would Tua indeed be dealing with an injury which could sidelined for Week 1 as Michael Penix Jr. is listed as inactive for Sunday and Cooper Rush as the back up and Jack Strand as QB3

  • Wednesday · 37 min

    Hr1 - Falcons start the game planning with Tua as starter

    Carl and Mike broadcast live from Morrow to discuss the high expectations for the Falcons' offense and Tua. They also analyze the Braves' recent struggles at the plate and on the mound, followed by updates on the LSU-SEC legal battle and NCAA timing controversies. (00:01:22) Live From Morrow (00:04:20) Tua vs Penix Debate (00:07:56) Pass Rush Concerns (00:13:43) Braves Rotation And Slump (00:18:07) College Football Headlines

  • Wednesday · 36 min

    Hr2 - Can Tua and the Falcons Survive the Steelers' Top-Paid Defense?

    Carl and Mike discuss the experience of operating heavy machinery at Lashley Kubota before diving into a detailed NFL season kickoff preview. They welcome Mike DeFabo to analyze how the Steelers' high-priced defense might challenge the Falcons' offense and evaluate the impact of potential 24-team College Football Playoff expansion. The conversation also covers Ben Shelton’s late-night US Open victory and Carl’s personal encounter with a Super Speeder ticket. (00:02:21) Excavators at Lashley Kubota (00:05:45) NFL Season Kickoff Analysis (00:10:06) Mahomes and Chiefs Status (00:15:03) Mike DeFabo Steelers Preview (00:30:14) CFP 24-Team Expansion Talk (00:33:17) US Open Late Night Recap (00:36:05) Carl’s Super Speeder Ticket

  • Wednesday · 33 min

    Hr3 - Wes Durham Previews Falcons-Steelers and Tua Starting Week 1

    In the 3rd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the Falcons' season opener against the Steelers with Wes Durham, focusing on the team's quarterback dynamics between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. They also explore why the Georgia Bulldogs are being overlooked nationally and break down the latest news in Guy Talk, including Sydney Sweeney's new ad campaign and the Rams' travel plans. (00:01:51) Wes Durham Previews Falcons-Steelers (00:05:45) Analyzing Tua’s Offensive Fit (00:09:00) Wes Durham Reviews ACC Struggles (00:16:45) Tua and Michael Penix Jr. (00:22:25) Georgia Bulldogs Fly Under Radar (00:28:10) Rams Australia Travel Strategy (00:34:15) Sydney Sweeney and US Open

  • Wednesday · 38 min

    Hr4 - Why the Falcons QB Battle Is a Mental Game for Penix

    In the 4th hour of today's show, Carl and Mike broadcast live from Morrow to analyze Tua Tagovailoa's start as QB1 and Michael Penix Jr.'s mental readiness for the NFL. They explore the cultural shift under Kevin Stefanski, reveal the backstory behind Ray-Ray McCloud's departure, and discuss the Braves' recent struggles with Grant McAuley. (00:01:51) Tua Tagovailoa Starts (00:04:52) Falcons Injury Update (00:08:28) Michael Penix Hurdle (00:11:41) Falcons Gap Year (00:17:13) Braves Pitching Rotation (00:20:22) Offensive Performance Struggles (00:27:55) Meeting Atlanta Fans (00:33:30) Ray-Ray McCloud Story (00:40:22) Previewing Steelers Game

  • Wednesday · 15 min

    Falcons feeling urgency to be prepared for every situation

    Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on comments by Bijan Robinson in which he discussed the culture of the team now under the direction of Kevin Stefanski, explaining there is a sense of urgency to be prepared for every situation and execute at a high level. As they discuss, they share thoughts on why they believe the team may have led to a presumed lack of detail under Raheem Morris and reference the situation in which Ray Ray McCloud was eventually released by the team.

  • Wednesday · 8 min

    Falcons' defense can't afford absence of Brandon Dorlus

    Carl and Mike get back into some football talk as they react to reports of Kevin Stefanski calling Tua Tagovailoa first to tell him he would be the starter for Week 1 before informing the rest of the QB room and agree that this shows Stefanski handled it the right way. They then share thoughts on the Falcons injury report and share concern about Brandon Dorlus being listed as a limited participant with a groin injury.

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