Carl and Mike get into some brief golf talk as they discuss the Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy beef and then get into some SEC Media Days talk as they share thoughts on whether or not the annual event's limited access helps the conference create the narrative they want to have. They then get into some NFL talk as they share thoughts on the quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they share a few thoughts on the fact that training camp begins next week, however there has yet to be any update in regards to the health of Michael Penix Jr. and whether he will be ready for camp. As they discuss, Carl states why he believes that with there not being any update, it could be signaling MP9 will not be fully cleared for camp.

Carl and Mike get back into more Braves talk as they discuss the loss to the Padres on Tuesday in which Reynaldo Lopez gave up five earned runs on nine hits and Carl states why he believes last night's loss falls solely on the shoulders of Walt Weiss due to the fact that he believes Weiss allowed Lopez to pitch too long.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they discuss they latest injury issues and players still struggling to produce offensively on a consistent basis and share their thoughts whether or not the team is really good enough to win a championship this season and agree that no players should be off limits in regards to who they may need to cut bait with if there is an opportunity to improve the roster with different players.

The full 7-21-26 Dukes and Bell

In the first hour of today's show, Abe and Mike analyze Kirby Smart’s firm defense of Mike Bobo during SEC Media Days and the conference's stance against the Big Ten on Dukes and Bell. They welcome Tony Gwynn Jr. to break down the stagnant MLB trade deadline and the Atlanta Braves' pitching concerns. The discussion concludes with thoughts on Trae Young's social media activity and the latest layoffs at ESPN.

01:50 - Braves and SEC Intro

07:44 - SEC Power Shift Discussion

10:33 - Kirby Defends Mike Bobo

17:50 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview

24:58 - NL MVP Race Talk

31:07 - Braves Pitching Market Debate

39:57 - Trae Young Hawks Drama

44:05 - ESPN Media Industry Layoffs

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Mike and Abe analyze Kirby Smart's support for Greg Sankey's suggestion that the SEC could operate independently, examining the ongoing power struggle with the Big Ten. They also critique the current state of ESPN's SportsCenter and discuss why Hard Knocks has lost its raw appeal due to team editorial control. Additionally, Day Day shares stories from his recent Orlando vacation, including a run-in with Georgia's Super Speeder laws.

01:50 - ESPN SportsCenter Decline

06:14 - Hard Knocks Critique

15:10 - Falcons Schedule Analysis

18:43 - SEC Independence Debate

24:22 - TV Network Influence

31:54 - Day Day Orlando Trip

37:40 - Super Speeder Ticket

40:58 - Marvel Doomsday Trailer

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Connor Riley joins Dukes and Bell to analyze Kirby Smart’s defensive stance on offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and the current state of Georgia’s wide receiver room. They shift focus to the Falcons' roster, identifying Kaden Elliss and Mason Smith as key breakout candidates for the upcoming season. The conversation also covers the significant talent departures at ESPN and a lighthearted ranking of preferred ways to pass away.

01:50 - SEC And NCAA Future

04:45 - Kirby Defends Mike Bobo

08:15 - Georgia Wide Receiver Depth

11:37 - Shane Beamer On Gamecocks

18:53 - Falcons Defensive Breakout Names

24:05 - Madrid Trip Logistics

30:41 - ESPN Layoffs And Media

40:16 - MLB Umpire Controversy

43:15 - Ranking Ways To Die

In the final hour of today's show, Mike and Abe discuss the Atlanta Falcons' roster potential and the quarterback dynamic between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. They are joined by Grant McAuley to analyze the Atlanta Braves' bullpen and roster adjustments, while also covering Kirby Smart's firm defense of Mike Bobo during SEC Media Days. They conclude with a critique of the NCAA's new targeting rules and the shifting culture of sports broadcasting at ESPN.

01:59 - Falcons Talent Evaluation

04:50 - Zachariah Branch Potential

08:15 - Quarterback Playing Time Debate

13:33 - Grant McAuley Interview

21:18 - Braves Roster

26:55 - Kirby Smart Defends Bobo

31:25 - Georgia Wide Receiver Room

35:05 - SEC Scheduling and Rivalries

36:40 - NCAA Rule Changes

38:50 - ESPN Media Landscape

Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts Kirby Smart's comments in which he says Georgia has the right offensive coordinator in Mike Bobo and discuss whether or not Smart has too much faith in Bobo as he makes his case for the success the Bulldogs have had with Bobo calling the shots.