2-3-26 Full Show
The full 2-3-26 show from Dukes and Bell.
Feb 03, 2026•2 hr 32 min
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Hr1 - Why Ian Cunningham's ties to Atlanta may benefit Falcons
2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show wit their thoughts on hearing from Falcons new general manager, Ian Cunningham and discuss what they heard which they believe was important to hear from him in regards to how he plans to attack his new role, which is his first GM role. As they discuss, they agree Cunningham's a capable guy who checks all the boxes with Carl noting he believes Cunningham's connection to Atlanta from growing up here may prove to be the fuel he needs to get the jo...
Feb 03, 2026•37 min
Hr2 - Will Ian Cunningham's foundation be enough to establish Falcons foundation
3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to football talk and share thoughts on what they took away from Ian Cunningham's introductory press conference and agree now that he is in place, he must prove he can male this team improve to which Carl believes that despite the team not having a first round pick this season, the new GM does not get a pass in year one on the job. :20 – Carl and Mike - Interview Replay of Andy and Randy with Ian Anderson :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's on DA-DA's M...
Feb 03, 2026•39 min
Hr3 - Hawks 'will stay the course' and see what future holds
4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and what areas Kirby Smart views most important for the Bulldogs to improve in. :20 – Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they discuss the White Sox planning to install a bidet in their clubhouse after Munetaka Murakani noticed they did not have one, which he was accustomed to, Giants fans apparently not happy with the hiring of Matt Nagy as their OC, and Atlanta City Council discussin...
Feb 03, 2026•35 min
Hr4 - Ian Cunningham experience reason for optimism for Falcons
5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they discuss the things they liked hearing from the team's new general manager, Ian Cunningham and agree he comes with enough qualifications to have optimism about what he may be able to do for the franchise. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk and share thoughts on whether or not the team should make a trade now or stay the course and hold onto their picks and build the team through the draft. :40 – Carl and Mike wrap up th...
Feb 03, 2026•41 min
Ian Cunningham experience reason for optimism for Falcons
Carl and Mike wrap up the show with final thoughts on hearing from Ian Cunningham and agree they are optimistic about the future of the Falcons due to the experience Cunningham brings to the table. As they discuss, they react to Matt Ryan's comments in regards to why they decided to go with Cunningham, which he too alluded to the experience the former Bears assistant GM has.
Feb 03, 2026•15 min
Hawks 'will stay the course' and see what future holds
Carl and Mike get into some Hawks talk and share thoughts on whether or not the team should make a trade now or stay the course and hold onto their picks and build the team through the draft.
Feb 03, 2026•10 min
Now Ian Cunningham must show how he'll improve Falcons
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they discuss the things they liked hearing from the team's new general manager, Ian Cunningham and agree he comes with enough qualifications to have optimism about what he may be able to do for the franchise.
Feb 03, 2026•15 min
NASCAR's return to old points system 'best for the format'
Carl and Mike are joined by Chase Brisco as they discuss the latest NASCAR headlines and the upcoming races.
Feb 03, 2026•8 min
Georgia will have to 'sure up' their offensive line this offseason
Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and what areas Kirby Smart views most important for the Bulldogs to improve in.
Feb 03, 2026•13 min
Ian Cunningham doesn't get a pass due to Falcons not having a first round pick
Carl and Mike get back to football talk and share thoughts on what they took away from Ian Cunningham's introductory press conference and agree now that he is in place, he must prove he can male this team improve to which Carl believes that despite the team not having a first round pick this season, the new GM does not get a pass in year one on the job.
Feb 03, 2026•12 min
It's not Matt Ryan's job to commit to Michael Penix Jr. being QB1 for Falcons
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they react to seeing reports Matt Ryan will not commit to Michael Penix Jr. to which they both agree is a misleading headline and Ryan issued a fair statement when he answered the question fairly when he said the decision on Penix Jr. is not up to he or Ian Cunningham.
Feb 03, 2026•14 min
Pro Football Hall of Fame voting needs to be reevaluated
Carl and Mike get into the latest NFL headlines as they share thoughts on Robert Kraft not being selected for the Hall of Fame and discuss whether or not he is deserving of being in the HOF, which Mike believes he is arguably one of the best owners in the NFL. As they discuss, they agree the voting process for the HOF needs to be reevaluated to ensure there are no voting members making their decisions based on personal issues with candidates.
Feb 03, 2026•9 min
Why Ian Cunningham's ties to Atlanta may benefit Falcons
Carl and Mike open up the show wit their thoughts on hearing from Falcons new general manager, Ian Cunningham and discuss what they heard which they believe was important to hear from him in regards to how he plans to attack his new role, which is his first GM role. As they discuss, they agree Cunningham's a capable guy who checks all the boxes with Carl noting he believes Cunningham's connection to Atlanta from growing up here may prove to be the fuel he needs to get the job done right.
Feb 03, 2026•12 min
Jalen Johnson: I just want to win games, win at a high level
Atlanta Hawks All Star forward Jalen Johnson talks about his emotions upon learning he was selected as an Eastern Conference All Star, his phone buzzing with people reaching out to congratulate him, how he's viewing his role within the organization, what have been the most noticeable changes for him without Trae Young on the team, his viral reaction to Onyeka Okongwu's injury, how often his parent are able to attend his games, what he's looking forward to from his first All Star experience, and ...
Feb 02, 2026•12 min
2-2-26 Full Show
The full 2-2-26 show from Dukes and Bell.
Feb 02, 2026•2 hr 32 min
Hr1 - Falcons making hires to provide Michael Penix Jr. with 'plenty of help'
2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show discussing how their weekend went as they dealt with the winter storm which impacted the metro Atlanta area. They then get in some Falcons talk as they react to coaching hires made over the weekend including Alex Van Pelt as their quarterbacks coach and Tanner Engstrand as their passing game coordinator and the guys agree the team is putting forth the effort to provide Michael Penix Jr. with "plenty of help". :20 – Carl and Mike get into some o...
Feb 02, 2026•39 min
Hr2 - Only time will tell if Falcons got it right with hire of Ian Cunningham
3 O’clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into the latest NFL headlines as they discuss why it is important to talk to people from around the business to get an idea of the type of person teams are getting when they make hires and relate the conversation to the Falcons hiring of Ian Cunningham and agree that while no one can predict immediate success, talking with sources can provide enough info to give an idea of what can be expected from Cunningham. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Joey Maloney ...
Feb 02, 2026•37 min
Hr3 - Braves cannot allow local fans to miss out on watching 2026 season
4 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some brief Braves talk as they share thoughts on the team potentially launching their own streaming service for fans to be able to watch them this season as they will no longer be on FanDuel TV. They then get into some Georgia football talk as they react to Kemon Spell committing to Georgia. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some brief NFL talk as they react to the league issuing a statement in regards to Giants owner Steve Tisch and his ties to Jeffrey Eps...
Feb 02, 2026•39 min
Hr4 - Falcons assembling 'enough brain power' to help develop Michael Penix Jr.
5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they continue to share thoughts on the latest coaching hires made by the team and why they believe the team is proving plenty of "brian power" to help a young quarterback develop. :20 – Carl and Mike get into a conversation on Carl's weekend in which he went to see a pole performance called "After Dark". They then get into :40 – Carl and Mike close out with more thoughts on the Braves announcing they are preparing to launch a new w...
Feb 02, 2026•37 min
'Braves Country' bracing for having to pay to watch 2026 season
Carl and Mike close out with more thoughts on the Braves announcing they are preparing to launch a new way for fans to watch them this season as they are no longer going to be shown on FanDuel.
Feb 02, 2026•16 min
Falcons assembling 'enough brain power' to help develop Michael Penix Jr.
Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they continue to share thoughts on the latest coaching hires made by the team and why they believe the team is proving plenty of "brian power" to help a young quarterback develop.
Feb 02, 2026•12 min
'So what's next' for Hawks after Vit Krejci trade?
Carl and Mike get into some brief NFL talk as they react to the league issuing a statement in regards to Giants owner Steve Tisch and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. They then get back to some Hawks talk as they discuss the trade of Vit Krrejci over the weekend and share their thoughts on what will be next for the Hawks as they continue to reshape the team after moving on from Trae Young.
Feb 02, 2026•8 min
Braves cannot allow local fans to miss out on watching 2026 season
Carl and Mike get into some brief Braves talk as they share thoughts on the team potentially launching their own streaming service for fans to be able to watch them this season as they will no longer be on FanDuel TV. They then get into some Georgia football talk as they react to Kemon Spell committing to Georgia.
Feb 02, 2026•12 min
Why Georgia needs opportunity to take part in legalized gambling
Carl and Mike are joined by Joey Maloney as they discuss the latest on the possibility of legalized gambling coming to Georgia and the obstacles being faced to try and get gambling legalized in Georgia.
Feb 02, 2026•11 min
Only time will tell if Falcons got it right with hire of Ian Cunningham
Carl and Mike get into the latest NFL headlines as they discuss why it is important to talk to people from around the business to get an idea of the type of person teams are getting when they make hires and relate the conversation to the Falcons hiring of Ian Cunningham and agree that while no one can predict immediate success, talking with sources can provide enough info to give an idea of what can be expected from Cunningham.
Feb 02, 2026•12 min
Falcons should not 'take anything off the table' to address backup QB
Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on the coaching hires and the importance of roles being defined for the offensive staff. As they discuss, they share thoughts on if it would make sense for the Falcons to take a flyer on a quarterback in the second or third round of the draft to address their backup QB situation.
Feb 02, 2026•10 min
What's 'the timetable' for Hawks to be a team in title contention?
Carl and Mike get into some of the latest sports headlines including the Hawks losing over the weekend to the Pacers, Jalen Johnson being named to NBA All-Star reserves and the Hawks trading Vit Krejci and discuss what they believe the future hold for the franchise as they continue to rebuild after moving on from Trae Young.
Feb 02, 2026•13 min
Falcons making hires to provide Michael Penix Jr. with 'plenty of help'
Carl and Mike open up the show discussing how their weekend went as they dealt with the winter storm which impacted the metro Atlanta area. They then get in some Falcons talk as they react to coaching hires made over the weekend including Alex Van Pelt as their quarterbacks coach and Tanner Engstrand as their passing game coordinator and the guys agree the team is putting forth the effort to provide Michael Penix Jr. with "plenty of help".
Feb 02, 2026•13 min
'All we ask' is Falcons make decisions that turn them in the right direction
Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons hiring of Ian Cunningham and now that the front office is in place and a new head coach has been hired in Kevin Stefanski, all fans can do now is ask that the team makes decisions to turn the team in the right direction.
Jan 30, 2026•10 min
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