Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike continue their conversation on Michael Penix Jr. in regards to how big of a leap he has to have this season in order to be convinced he can be the Falcons quarterback of the future which led them to discuss if he would even win the job over Tua or if it is his job to lose.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they discuss how big of a jump Michael Penix Jr. has to have this season if and when he takes over as the starting quarterback to which Carl believes he has to at least lead the team to the playoffs, while Mike adds durability is a must for him, stating he needs to see Penix Jr. play at least a full season.

Carl and Mike get into some NFL headlines including Fernando Mendoza stating he's learning to play under center which leads them to discuss previous speculation Michael Penix Jr. did not play under center for Falcons because it was something he wasn't as comfortable with. As they discuss, they question will the Falcons QB finally be taking snaps under center in the new Kevin Stefanski offense and if so, will he be able to find successful.

Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest on the Braves and around MLB including what to expect between the Braves and Dodgers in their weekend series.

Carl and Mike get into some golf talk in which they react to Jon Rahm saying he may be stuck with LIV Golf as his contract is written in a way in which he says he does not see a way out of it. They then get into NBA talk as they react to the Knicks win over the 76ers and agree the team looks like they are well on there way to eventually reaching the Eastern conference finals and winning it.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they discuss why it may be time to admit Matt Olson is just as good or possibly even better than Freddie Freeman for the Braves and agree that it is not about not having love for Freeman and what he did for the franchise, however when looking at Matt Olson, you have to give him more credit in regards to the value to the club.

Turtle and insider Grant McCauley analyze the Braves' current injury situation and how the lineup is adjusting without Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II. They discuss the rotation's outlook and Spencer Strider's progress before shifting to a review of the 'Michael' biopic. Finally, they identify the top five remaining roster needs for the Falcons following the NFL Draft.

02:16 - Braves Injuries and Roster

08:19 - J.R. Ritchie's MLB Outlook

11:30 - Spencer Strider's Injury Recovery

18:58 - Michael Jackson Biopic Review

32:09 - Yacht Rock Concert Memories

38:16 - Falcons Post-Draft Roster Needs

The full 5-4-26 Dukes and Bell

Carl and Mike analyze a viral video of Michael Penix Jr. dancing at his wedding and debate if his mobility suggests he is ready for training camp. They also discuss the Braves' injury concerns with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider while critiquing Jalen Johnson's leadership following the Hawks' disappointing season finish.

01:20 - Braves Injury Updates

06:35 - Dodgers Litmus Test

13:25 - Penix Jr. Wedding Video

18:05 - Falcons QB Health Debate

27:35 - Tariq Skubal Injury News

31:40 - Hawks Leadership Critique

36:45 - NBA Playoff Analysis

Carl and Mike break down the Atlanta Braves' hot streak and why national outlets are finally paying attention to the best record in baseball on Dukes and Bell. They examine the Atlanta Hawks' season-ending loss to the Knicks and the roster changes needed to build a contender around Jalen Johnson. The conversation also features a look at Michael Penix Jr.'s wedding and the latest NFL fifth-year option decisions.

01:50 - Miami F1 Recap

02:46 - Braves National Respect

08:59 - NFL Roster Moves

15:46 - Spencer Strider Return

17:36 - Hawks Season Review

25:50 - NBA Playoff Observations

32:26 - Day Day’s Mind

40:36 - Penix Wedding Discussion