# Hr1 - Smart Backs Bobo; Abe and Mike Debate Braves Trade Needs

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Podcast: [Dukes & Bell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dukes-bell-227585)
Published: 2026-07-21T23:14:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2497

## Resource

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

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