Synopsis
Dukes & Bell
Episodes
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Michael Penix Jr. leadership on full display Day 1 of Falcons training camp
24/07/2025 Duration: 12minCarl and Mike interview Michael Penix Jr. as they discuss getting training camp underway and his efforts on building relationships with his teammates.
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Falcons looking 'healthy' and ready to go for 2025 season
24/07/2025 Duration: 14minCarl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts of what they took away from day one of Falcons training camp and agree the team looked good, healthy and ready to go in getting ready for the 2025 season. As they discuss, they also highlight several players, including Kyle Pitts who they both believe appeared to be on his way back to his rookie year form as he was on the receiving end of several Michael Penix Jr. passes.
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Why one transfer portal window could help level things out in college football
24/07/2025 Duration: 12minCarl and Mike get into some of the latest college football headlines and share some thoughts on why they believe having just one transfer window could help minimize some of the concerns of college coaches, especially as NIL continues to impact players transferring.
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NFL's growth is great reason for minimizing physicality of training camp
24/07/2025 Duration: 13minCarl and Mike get into some more talk about what they took away from day one of Falcons training camp which led to them sharing thoughts on how the NFL has transitioned to a lighter style of practices compared to about 20 years ago when teams held two-a-days. And while they agree they did enjoy the more physical action from the past, they understand the reason for change as the sport has grown.
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Falcons trusting the process to build up for a winning season
24/07/2025 Duration: 13minCarl and Mike come back and get into some of the latest headlines from day one of Falcons training camp to which they agree that while they are ready for the season to start, it will be a building process for the next few weeks. They then get into some NFL headlines including Justin Fields dislocating his toe, Dave Canales stating the Panthers will be a team others will not want to play, and Tua saying Tyreek Hill is working on regaining the trust of his teammates.
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Michael Penix Jr.: 'Connection with the guys' must be better to give Falcons a chance
24/07/2025 Duration: 15minCarl and Mike interview Michael Penix Jr. as they discuss getting training camp underway and his efforts on building relationships with his teammates.
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Falcons gave reason for 'measurable excitement' about 2025 season
24/07/2025 Duration: 12minCarl and Mike come back with more thoughts on how they feel about what they watched at day one of Falcons training camp as Mike says he is "measurably excited" about what the season will be as he still has concern about several players, including Kyle Pitts.
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Michael Penix Jr. and Kyle Pitts ensure Falcons use of the TE will happen
24/07/2025 Duration: 12minCarl and Mike open up the show with some Falcons talk as they share some of the takeaways from day one of training camp and react to Michael Penix Jr. wanting to make sure media knew they "got the ball to KP", as he addressed how much he and Kyle Pitts connected throughout the day, eluding to there being a lot of use of the tight end this season.
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Hr1 - Penix has all the qualities to be great
23/07/2025 Duration: 40minIn the first hour of today's show, the guys open with a chat with ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Hr2 - Tech ready to take a full jump, not leap, into 2025 season
23/07/2025 Duration: 38minIn the 2nd hour of today's show, the guys chat with Georgia Tech head football coach Brent Key, and starting QB Haynes King.
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Hr3 - Braves starter calls season an embarrassment
23/07/2025 Duration: 41minIn the 3rd hour of today's show, the guys react to Spencer Strider's comments on the Braves season after the loss to the Giants.
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Hr4 - Falcons starters speak on 2025 needing to be a playoff season
23/07/2025 Duration: 40minIn the final hour of today's show, we hear from Chris Lindstrom and Bijan Robinson ahead of the start of Falcons training camp.
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Georgia Tech has a great chance to have a 'breakout' season in 2025
23/07/2025 Duration: 15minCarl and Mike close out the show with more thoughts on Georgia Tech and their conversations with Brent Key and Haynes King and agree they believe this can be a breakout year for the Yellow Jackets.
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Why Falcons must change the perception of Vegas odds
23/07/2025 Duration: 10minCarl and Mike come back with more Falcons talk and react to their conversation with Adam Schefter in which he shared with the guys he believes Michael Penix Jr. has all the tools to be a great for the Falcons this season and the Falcons should definitely challenge the Bucs for the NFC South title.
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Several Falcons who must 'earn their keep' this season
23/07/2025 Duration: 14minCarl and Mike get into some Georgia Tech talk and react to their conversation with Brent Key, who told the guys he believes the Yellow Jackets have taken some leaps and look to continue building off the success they had last season and bring the program back into relevancy in college football. They then get into some Falcons talk and share thoughts on several players they believe will have to 'earn their keep' this season.
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Grant McAuley: Braves struggles not a 'lack of leadership' issue
23/07/2025 Duration: 07minCarl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and why 'compounded frustrations' should be expected in the clubhouse as the season has been one of serious struggle
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Braves' players realize things may change in clubhouse due to 'embarrassing' season
23/07/2025 Duration: 15minCarl and Mike come back and get into some Braves talk as they react to the team's loss on Wednesday and Spencer Strider stating the team has been having an embarrassing season and there is a chance some guys could be traded by the trade deadline. As they share their thoughts, both Carl and Mike agree it is good to hear Strider speaking this way however, they believe it comes too late.
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Haynes King: Leading a 'more explosive' Georgia Tech offense this season
23/07/2025 Duration: 07minCarl and Mike are joined by Haynes King as they discuss goals for the Yellow Jackets this season.
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Brent Key: Georgia Tech hitting field with 'best squad' in 2025
23/07/2025 Duration: 11minCarl and Mike are joined by Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key as they discuss the upcoming season and if the Yellow Jackets are going to take the 'big leap' this season'