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Bleav in Falcons is hosted by former Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli, a two-time Pro Bowler and standout running Michael Turner, a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, was a standout running back for the Falcons and providing expert insights and in-depth coverage of the Atlanta Falcons. The podcast covers everything from player analysis, including Michael Penix Jr., Kyle Pitts, and Drake London, to the latest team strategies, plus interviews with featured guests. Presented by Fan Duel

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Bleav in Falcons is hosted by former Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli, a two-time Pro Bowler and standout running Michael Turner, a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, was a standout running back for the Falcons and providing expert insights and in-depth coverage of the Atlanta Falcons. The podcast covers everything from player analysis, including Michael Penix Jr., Kyle Pitts, and Drake London, to the latest team strategies, plus interviews with featured guests. Presented by Fan Duel

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Falcons take first win of the year over the Vikings

9/15/2025
Mike & Ovie went LIVE on the Bleav Youtube channel Monday morning to talk all about how the Falcons took a BIG time win over the Vikings on Sunday night football. They talked all about how Bijan finally got going and how Michael Penix looked but the real star of the show was the Defense for the first time in a long time, the Falcons defense looked amazing. Hear all about it from the best backfield duo the Falcons organization has ever seen, listen in NOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:27:53

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Michael Penix Jr vs JJ McCarthy: Battle of the (sorta) Sophomores w/ Sean Weatherspoon

9/12/2025
Michael "Burner" Turner and Ovie Mughelli are here to talk all things Falcons ahead of their PRIME TIME matchup with the Minnesota Vikings! Michael Penix Jr faces off against a red hot JJ McCarthy who led the game winning drive last week to take down the Chicago Bears. Who will look the best in this matchup? Which of the technically second year QBs will shine the most? Tune in NOW to find out PLUS the guys get a visit from Sean Weatherspoon an old teammate of there, you won't want to miss it.

Duration:00:34:17

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Michael Penix shines in Falcons Week 1 loss to Buccaneers

9/9/2025
Mike Turner and Ovie are HERE to tell you all about their thoughts on what happened Week 1 to the Atlanta Falcons and where they should go from here. Who played well? What did they think about the first season opener for Michael Penix against a divisional opponent? Who dragged the team down? Tune in for all that and more right NOW!

Duration:00:26:26

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Get ready for Michael Penix to BALL OUT

9/3/2025
Mike and Ovie are HERE for Week 1 of the Falcons schedule as the Dirty Birds get ready to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The guys want to invite all fans and friends of the show to get ready to watch Falcons QB1 Michael Penix get his first career season opening start and ball out all over the field. Tune in NOW to hear everything the best backfield in Falcons history has to say about what is about to happen in this game NOW!

Duration:00:46:23

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New Blood, New Hope: Billy Bowman Jr., Xavier Watts, Bijan Robinson & Michael Penix Jr.

8/29/2025
In this episode of Bleav in Falcons, hosts Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner discuss the Falcons’ roster updates, the impact of preseason injuries, rookie starters making an impression, and FanDuel betting insights for the upcoming season. They talk about the importance of building a winning culture, expectations for the year, trade rumors surrounding Kyle Pitts, and share their candid thoughts on the team’s chances to break the cycle of lackluster seasons. There’s also some light banter about NFL business, coaching philosophies, and engaging the Falcons fanbase. 00:04:36 –The end of preseason, roster cuts, and what it means for players. 00:06:34 – Falcons’ Roster and Rookie Starters Reviewing the finalized roster, celebrating rookies Billy Bowman Jr. and Xavier Watts stepping into starting roles, and the shift in team philosophy towards playing talented rookies. An honest evaluation of the Falcons’ defensive struggles in past seasons, the hope brought by young talent, and efforts toward changing the team’s culture. Touching on FanDuel’s 7.5/8.5 win projections and the fan experience at Mercedes Benz Stadium, with a nod to fan frustrations over lack of recent winning seasons. Discussion on Caleb McGarry's injury, depth issues at right tackle, and concerns about protecting QB Michael Penix after a shaky preseason for the offensive line. Specific FanDuel odds for Bijan Robinson’s rushing touchdowns (10+ at -135), and a breakdown of why that line is appealing. 00:21:36 – Trade Rumors: Kyle Pitts Addressing rumors about a possible Kyle Pitts trade, why such speculation is a distraction, and the value Pitts brings to the team. 00:23:56 – Cowboys Drama & NFL Business Comparing the stability of Falcons’ ownership with the turmoil around the Cowboys and the impact of owners’ priorities on team success. 00:28:04 – Reclaiming the NFC South Emphasizing the importance of taking back the division from the Buccaneers and the urgency for the Falcons to capitalize on their talent.

Duration:00:24:31

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Where is Bijan Robinson?? Starters still NOT playing

8/20/2025
Mike and Ovie are here to take us through what they have seen through the second week of preseason Falcons football and its starting to sound a lot like last year for better or worse, in that we still don't have starters on the field. It seems like the Falcons are the only ones opting for this strategy but the fans want to see players like Bijan, Tyler Allgeier and Michael Penix. Listen in to hear about what the best running back and fullback duo in Falcon's history thought of the most recent loss to the Titans and what they still have to improve, ONLY right here on Bleav in Falcons!

Duration:00:28:36

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The case for playing Michael Penix Jr. & Kirk Cousins

8/12/2025
On this episode of Bleav in Falcons, hosts Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner analyze the Falcons' 2024 win projections, particularly the seven-and-a-half win line set by FanDuel. They debate whether it's too low, and stress the preseason's role in preparing key players, expressing frustrations about the limited reps for starters like Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix.00:00 – Falcons win projections discussion 00:40 – Analyzing the over/under odds for Falcons' season wins 02:04 – Preseason takeaways, importance of playing starters, and lessons from previous years 03:10 – Trends in playing starters league-wide; value of preseason reps 04:07 – Concerns over preseason injury risks and not playing key QBs 07:07 – Serious preseason injury: reactions, league response, and player safety 08:10 – Standouts from defense in preseason, comments on defensive improvement 10:39 – Experiencing the game from the new Sports Illustrated Suite Lounge 13:31 – Details on Falcons’ player extensions (Caleb McGary) and offensive line discussion 15:41 – Changes in football safety, impact on play and preparation 16:02 – Penalties for hard hits in today’s NFL and defensive player challenges 18:21 – Discussion about player cuts and transition 20:17 – Transition to training camp talk and ‘Hard Knocks’ reflections 22:44 – Differences in training camp experiences across NFL teams 25:47 – Training camp routines, risks of oversleeping/being late, importance of peer accountability

Duration:00:27:39

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Is This the Start of the Michael Penix Jr. Era in Atlanta?

8/4/2025
Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner are BACK with another episode of Bleav in Falcons, and this week they’re diving deep into all things Falcons training camp! The guys share their first impressions from camp, talk about the electric energy around Michael Penix Jr., and break down the wild Kirk Cousins situation. They discuss the hard-hitting defense, highlight rookies like James Pierce Jr., and reminisce about their own training camp battles. Plus, hear their thoughts the crucial role of veteran leadership and why this year feels different for Atlanta. Don’t miss all the inside stories, laughs, and bold predictions—tune in to Bleav in Falcons NOW! 2:36 – Physicality at Camp & Kirk Cousins’ Situation 4:43 – The Fanbase’s Feelings About Kirk Cousins 6:04 – Betting on Penix 10:20 – Training Camp Nostalgia and Player Experiences 13:37 – The Importance of Defensive Edge, James Pierce Jr. 16:29 – Michael on Carrying Defensive Intensity the Right Way 17:24 – Ovie’s Story on Terrell Suggs’ Impact 19:33 – Camp Battles Build Team Character 21:28 – Division Outlook and FanDuel’s Odds 23:12 – Reflecting on Last Season’s Disappointing End 24:26 – Urgency, Super Bowl Aspirations, and Veteran Leadership 24:50 – A New Season, Realistic Expectations

Duration:00:30:25

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Michael Penix Jr vs the Sophomore slump

7/2/2025
Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli are BACK this week with a brand new episode of Bleav in Falcons and they are here to discuss the top 5 things Falcons fans should be watching out for post OTA’s and before this upcoming season. In this episode they address the Falcon’s Defense, Kyle Pitts, and how Michael Penix Jr. will look going into his sophomore season. To hear about all that and more listen to Bleav in Falcons RIGHT NOW! Time logs [1:46] Top 5 things for Falcon fans to look for post OTA’s [3:00] #5 (The Falcons RB room and Tyler Allgeier’s usage) [6:34] #4 (How will the Falcons secondary perform this season) [9:22] #3 (will Kyle Pitts bounce back this year) [12:46] #2 (What will the Falcons pass rush look like with the addition of Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.) [18:21] #1 (How will Michael Penix jr perform this year)

Duration:00:23:35

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Rookies are out here working HARD w/ Special Teams Coach Marquice Williams

5/16/2025
Everyone's favorite Falcons podcast hosted by Ovie Mughelli and Michael "Burner" Turner is BACK with an all new episode featuring the Falcons ACTIVE Special Teams Coach Marquice Williams. Marquice talks all about what he expects from the rookies this upcoming season and how a player who is a fringe guy to make the team can work hard on special teams to carve out his spot. They also touch on the schedule and what the coaching room is thinking on the heels of the NFL schedule release and what it could mean for the Falcons 2025 season.

Duration:00:26:41

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CIS Atlanta and Which direction are the Falcons going in?

5/5/2025
Bleav in Falcons is back with another episode all about the nonprofit that Ovie and Mike support called CIS Atlanta. The conversation was about how CIS of Atlanta is reconnecting, recovering, and reengaging students by surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. More information about the group can be found at https://www.cisatlanta.org/. The guys also take the time to talk some Falcons football so make sure to stick around to hear the latest in Falcons news.

Duration:00:39:11

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Falcons Draft recap & Shedeur prank call

4/29/2025
Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli are BACK this week and they are here to break down what happened with the Falcons throughout the draft process and how they believe they did. The Falcons had a really busy draft weekend between drafting 2 edge rushers in the first round which resulted in trading back into the first with the Rams, did they give away too much? Did they get enough? The guys also get into the whole Shedeur situation involving him dropping and the prank call he received that is somehow very connected to the Falcons... to hear about all that in more listen in to Bleav in Falcons RIGHT NOW!

Duration:00:20:29

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What do the Falcons need in this draft?

4/23/2025
Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli are BACK with another exciting episode of Bleav in Falcons and this time they are talking all about the draft tomorrow. What do the Falcons need the most? Is it an Edge rusher? Maybe a Cornerback? Find out some of the names and positions that the guys are thinking might really put the Falcons over the edge and onto the path of success. Also stick around as both Michael and Ovie share the stories of the year they got drafted. Listen in NOW!

Duration:00:32:32

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Michael Turner on Falcons upcoming draft LIVE

4/17/2025
Former Falcons RB Michael Turner and Draft Expert Joe Deleone go LIVE from the Bleav YouTube channel to talk about what the Falcons may do in the upcoming draft. Who might they be looking for? What positional needs do they have? Who might be the best player they can pull in at 15th overall? Tune in NOW to find out all that and MORE!

Duration:00:19:14

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WERE BACK! + should Kirk Cousins come back?

3/14/2025
Everyones favorite former Falcons players; Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli are BACK this week with a BRAND NEW episode of Bleav in Falcons. In this one they talk all about Kirk Cousins' ongoing situation and his dispute with the GM and team and they get into whether or not they think they'll see him back in Falcons colors this upcoming season. They also get into the draft and cover some of the free agency decisions so far. To find out what they think about them, listen in NOW to Bleav in Falcons!

Duration:00:30:10

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Embarrassing end to the season

1/13/2025
Ovie and Mike are back to talk a little more about the way in which the season ended and to air out their frustrations a little, having now been a week removed from the situation and burn of not making the playoffs. The main point of anger comes from the sheer talent on this roster and the way in which its been squandered and wasted. Is the future bright? Can we make the playoffs with no trouble next year? Listen in NOW to find out!

Duration:00:35:28

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Live Reaction: Falcons Miss The Playoffs

1/5/2025
Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli go live after the Falcons lose to the Panthers in overtime, recapping how the Falcons came up short and the pivotal mistakes that occurred throughout the season. 💰Brought to you by https: //www.betonline.ag/

Duration:00:43:24

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Saints Control Falcons Fate and Did Falcons Turn to Michael Penix Jr Too Late

1/3/2025
On the latest episode of Bleav in Falcons, Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner kick things off by breaking down what the Falcons need to do to secure a win against the Panthers. They also discuss the unusual position of having to root for their rivals, the New Orleans Saints, to make the playoffs. The duo reflects on the team's unmet expectations this season but hold onto a glimmer of hope for a strong finish. To wrap things up, they share their thoughts on Saquon Barkley falling short of breaking the record, offering their perspective on his performance and the challenges he faced.

Duration:00:30:24

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Bad Clock Management Strikes AGAIN- Falcons lose 1st place in the NFC South

12/31/2024
Welcome to Bleav in Falcons hosted by former Falcons, Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner. After the heartbreaking loss to the Commanders, ATL no longer controls their own destiny toward a Playoff spot. What went wrong for the Falcons in the eyes of Ovie and Michael? and what help does Atlanta need in Week 18 to sneak into the Playoffs? Find out on THIS edition of Bleav in Falcons.

Duration:00:32:58

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LIVE Penix Time

12/23/2024
Ovie did a livestream on Monday morning to recap what he saw in the Falcons Giants game on Sunday in which Michael Penix Jr made his first start for the Atlanta Falcons. Ovie really likes what he saw from Penix against the Giants secondary and he really liked the way he went head on with their pass rush. He talks all about the long history of the Falcons struggling to find a franchise QB and hopes that Penix might just be the guy going forward.

Duration:00:22:27