Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike get into some of the sports headlines as they share thoughts reports the Falcons going to open the season against the Steelers and face the Commanders in Week 15 and agree that while some of the NFL analyst believe the Falcons have the fifth easiest schedule they believe the Falcons will have a tough sled ahead. They then share some thougths on the Cavs win over the Pistons to take a 3-2 series lead and agree Jalen Duren has to find a way to get more involved if the Pistons are going to win the series.

Carl and Mike open the show with Jermaine Dupri as they discuss the SoSo Def Block party he will host at Truist Park, where they will also give out 15,000 JD bobbleheads. They aso discuss the Atlanta sports culture and why it is important for Atlanta sports franchises not allow opposing teams to come in and take over the venues.

Dukes and Bell evaluate the red-hot Atlanta Braves and discuss whether the front office should go all-in at the trade deadline. They also break down Victor Wembanyama's historic rookie season and the implications for the rest of the NBA. Finally, they debate the recently released footage of Michael Penix Jr. and address lingering concerns about his durability.

01:50 - Braves Dominance and Depth

06:45 - Honoring Bobby Cox

12:10 - NFL International Expansion

16:42 - Wembanyama's NBA Dominance

22:22 - Hawks NBA Draft Strategy

28:38 - Penix Jr. Health Discussion

Carl and Mike evaluate Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery and the possibility of him challenging for the Falcons' starting role during training camp. They also explore the Braves' recent bullpen success and the Atlanta Hawks' critical need for frontcourt size in the NBA Draft.

01:55 - Michael Penix Video Analysis

05:30 - Tagovailoa Availability Discussion

09:30 - Falcons QB Succession Philosophy

14:55 - Braves Relievers’ Dominant Performance

18:50 - Penix Jr. Camp Timeline

23:00 - Braves Pitching Rotation Concerns

29:00 - Hawks NBA Draft Strategy

33:05 - NBA Draft Big Men

37:45 - Future Guard Recruit Analysis

Bell and Dukes analyze the Braves' early-season dominance and the upcoming challenges for the starting rotation. The conversation shifts to the battle between the SEC and Big Ten over College Football Playoff expansion and surging team payrolls. Additionally, Bell details how his Twitter account was hijacked by a "Mars Vivian" persona following a Michael Penix Jr. video link.

01:50 - Braves Rotation Outlook

06:01 - CFP Expansion Tensions

11:02 - College Football Payrolls

19:50 - Michael Penix Jr. Debate

26:56 - MLB Umpire Accuracy

33:16 - Bell's Twitter Hacked

43:35 - Traffic Report

Grant McAuley joins the conversation to discuss the emergence of pitching prospect Didier Fuentes and the recovery progress of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Max Fried. They also weigh in on the NFL's international expansion and recent technology issues involving Waymo vehicles in Atlanta.

01:37 - NFL International Expansion Debate

05:33 - Michael Penix Jr. Video Analysis

14:03 - Didier Fuentes Prospect Analysis

20:21 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury Update

26:55 - Cyber Security and Waymo Recalls

32:39 - Max Fried Elbow Injury Concerns

37:01 - NFL Schedule Release Preview

40:12 - Wembanyama's Dominance and Soccer Talk

Grant McAuley evaluates the Braves' starting rotation and the development of young pitchers like Daysbel Hernández. He also provides updates on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s hamstring recovery and Austin Riley’s improved swing selection.

01:00 - Braves Rotation Analysis

04:37 - Austin Riley's Swing

08:27 - Ronald Acuña Update

10:26 - MLB Challenge System

Dukes and Bell analyze the NFL's strategy for international games and the upcoming schedule release. They examine video of Michael Penix Jr. at training camp and discuss concerns regarding his injury history. The conversation concludes with a look at the Braves' lineup and their recent dominance over the Cubs.

01:00 - NFL International Game Growth

05:33 - Michael Penix Jr. Rehab Update

Mike Bell recounts the loss of his Twitter account and 41,000 followers after clicking a suspicious link involving Michael Penix Jr. They review the success rates of MLB umpire challenges and discuss the Trafficmageddon coming to I-285. A story about a runaway mail truck in DeKalb County also highlights the discussion.

01:00 - MLB Umpire Challenge Stats

04:26 - Russell Wilson Comparisons

05:53 - Mike Bell's Twitter Hack

14:15 - Runaway DeKalb Mail Truck

16:04 - I-285 Traffic Alert