Skip to content
Artwork for Dukes & Bell

Dukes & Bell

Audacy

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.

Play
  • 210 episodes
  • Avg 30 min
  • English
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
  • September 2 · 34 min

    Hr1 - Ian Cunningham Breaks Down the Falcons' Crowded QB Room

    In the first hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Falcons' unique decision to carry four quarterbacks following comments from Ian Cunningham. They explore the uncertainty surrounding the starting job and the implications for Michael Penix Jr. while Head Football Coach Jerry Mack joins to discuss Kennesaw State's upcoming season opener. 01:20 - Falcons QB Decision Uncertainty 04:45 - Zach Harrison Roster News 08:15 - Ian Cunningham On Four QBs 11:45 - Competing For The Playoffs 17:20 - Evaluating Michael Penix Jr 21:15 - Falcons Draft Class Analysis 29:15 - Jerry Mack Interview 34:15 - Kennesaw State Season Preview

  • September 2 · 38 min

    Hr2 - Ian Cunningham Deflects on Falcons QB Choice; Tiger gets a Plea Deal

    In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze Falcons GM Ian Cunningham's comments on the undecided quarterback battle and the organizational decision-making process. They also discuss Tiger Woods’ driver's license suspension following a DUI plea deal and interview Garrett Chapman about Georgia Tech’s upcoming matchup with Colorado. The discussion concludes with a look at NFC South power rankings and a gambling investigation involving Bill Simmons. 01:50 - Falcons QB Decision Delay 04:32 - Tiger Woods License Suspended 08:21 - Falcons Decision-Making Committee 16:11 - Georgia Tech Season Opener 31:54 - College Football Week One 37:21 - Bill Simmons Gambling Probe 38:40 - Falcons NFC South Comparisons

  • September 2 · 40 min

    Hr3 - NBA Hammers Clippers with Massive Penalties Over Kawhi Leonard Deal

    In the 3rd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell break down the NBA's massive penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers following an investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s contract. They debate the anti-Georgia bias in national media and discuss the wild details of Lane Kiffin's coaching past revealed in a new book. The conversation also touches on bizarre sights on Atlanta interstates and creative psychological tactics used by the New England Patriots. 01:50 - Jack Strand's NFL Potential 06:04 - ESPN's Georgia Bias Debate 08:02 - Lane Kiffin's Salacious History 17:15 - NBA Punishes Los Angeles Clippers 22:35 - Uncle Dennis Restitution Deal 31:30 - Week One Football Outlook 35:40 - Bizarre Interstate Traffic Incidents 40:50 - Patriots Field Goal Illusions 43:00 - Chick-fil-A Waffle Sandwich

  • September 2 · 40 min

    Hr4 - Ian Cunningham on the 'We' Behind the Falcons QB1 Decision

    In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze Falcons executive Ian Cunningham’s comments regarding the collaborative process of selecting a starting quarterback between Michael Penix Jr. and other candidates. They also speak with Grant McAuley about the Braves' dominant win over the Nationals and preview a high-stakes series against the Phillies. Finally, the discussion shifts to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s warning to the SEC concerning LSU’s roster. 01:50 - Falcons Quarterback Uncertainty 07:21 - GM Collaboration Debate 16:50 - Braves Win Over Nationals 21:16 - Phillies Series Pitching Preview 24:22 - Harris and Sale Impact 31:00 - SEC Roster Controversies 40:17 - Clippers Massive Draft Penalty

  • September 2 · 15 min

    Georgia Attorney General fully backing SEC in stance against LSU

    Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on reports Georgia's Attorney General is encourage Greg Sankey to take all measures available should LSU move forward with rostering former NFL players and agree this may be what needs to happen across the SEC with other states in order for the latest college football dilemma to come to a rest. They then get back to more Falcons talk and while they express displeasure in what Ian Cunningham said in regards to the quarterback situation, they agree the Falcons will "get it figured out.

  • September 2 · 13 min

    'End of the day. we just need Falcons to win regardless who's named QB1

    Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Ian Cunningham's comments in regards to the team's decision to keep four quarterbacks and where they are in regards to naming a starter and if Michael Penix Jr. would indeed eventually be named the starting QB for Week 1.

  • September 2 · 11 min

    NBA hands out big penalty to Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer

    Carl and Mike get into some NBA talk as they react to reports the NBA has ruled the Clippers did circumvent the salary cap in regards to Kawhi Leonard resulting in the franchise being stripped of five first and issuing owner Steve Ballmer a $30M fineas well as a one-year suspension.

  • September 2 · 13 min

    Falcons concerned about wins and not loss of sack production

    Carl and Mike get into some more football talk as they react to comments by Ian Cunningham in regards to Jack Strand and Cooper Rush in regards to why the Falcons felt the need to keep them on the final 53-man roster and the team's focus being on winning games and not the presumed loss of sack production. They then get into some college football talk as they react to Georgia not getting any votes to win the national title from an ESPN round table of writers and agree the reasoning may be due to "Georgia fatigue"

  • September 2 · 13 min

    'Falcons giving Michael Penix Jr. more time' to earn being named QB1

    Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on what they heard from Ian Cunningham in reagrds to the their quarterbacks situation as Carl believes ultimately, the team wants to give Michael Penix Jr. more time and eventually name the third-year quarterback their Week 1 starter.

  • September 2 · 9 min

    Falcons have the size up front defensively,but will they stop the run?

    Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they react to the team signing Zach Harrison to the practice squad, which Ian Cunningham spoke highly of during his press conference on Wednesday. They also share thoughts on on the Falcons getting bigger up front defensively, however question will that translate to them being able to stop the run, which they finished 24th in the NFL last season.

  • September 2 · 13 min

    'It feels like Michael Penix Jr. will be named Falcons Week 1 starter'

    Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they share thoughts on what they react to what they heard from Ian Cunningham who spoke with the media today and addressed several things including the thinking in regards to keeping four quarterbacks on the roster and where the team is in regards to naming a starter, to which Carl explains why he believes we did not learn anything new from Cunningham and believes Michael Penix Jr. will be named the starter.

  • September 1 · 38 min

    Hr1 - Let's talk about that Penix "killer" instinct

    In the first hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Falcons' roster cuts and the lingering uncertainty surrounding rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s readiness for the season. They also speak with MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. about the Braves' recent success against the Dodgers and the upcoming crucial series against the Phillies. Finally, they shift to discussing college football's biggest matchups and the Atlanta Hawks' development philosophy under Quin Snyder. 02:14 - Falcons QB Social Media 07:14 - Michael Penix Assessment 15:16 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview 21:15 - MLB Playoff Races 24:18 - Unwritten Rules Controversy 29:29 - College Football Kickoff 36:41 - Hawks Development Strategy 40:24 - Braves Pitching Performance

  • September 1 · 39 min

    Hr2 - AA Defends Braves' Trade Deadline and Roster Moves

    In the 2nd hour of today's show, Alex Anthopoulos joins Dukes and Bell to breakdown his trade deadline philosophy and explain the reasoning behind recent roster decisions. He discusses the long-term outlook for the pitching staff and evaluates the performance of newcomers like Tyler Mahle. The conversation also explores the Falcons' quarterback depth and the financial struggles facing UCLA. 01:50 - Falcons Training Camp Insights 05:50 - NFL Quarterback Room Strategy 12:40 - Alex Anthopoulos Interview 17:50 - Braves Pitching Injury Updates 20:35 - Ha-Seong Kim Roster Logic 29:25 - Walt Weiss Management Style 35:10 - UCLA Athletic Department Financials 39:15 - Hawks Players in FIBA

  • September 1 · 42 min

    Hr3 - Connor Riley on Georgia Roster Changes and Bulldogs Season Outlook

    In the 3rd hour of today's show, Connor Riley joins to discuss the impact of Xzavier McLeod's sudden exit from the Georgia football program and how it affects the defensive depth. They also preview the Bulldogs' matchup against Tennessee State while examining the health of key players like Gabe Harris and Drew Bobo. 01:50 - College Football Weekend Preview 05:22 - Georgia Wide Receiver Concerns 09:20 - Bulldogs Competitive Character Discussion 13:15 - Dylan Bell Pro Success 17:02 - Georgia Tech Colorado Breakdown 28:09 - Tony Romo OWI Statement 36:21 - Dabo Swinney Rule Governance 42:56 - TCU Locker Room Assault

Showing 121–140 of 210 episodes