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Behind the Braves, the official podcast of the Atlanta Braves, takes fans on a journey to uncover the stories - known and untold - about our beloved team. Former Braves closer, World Series champion and current director of alumni relations Greg McMichael and MLB.com's Ricky Mast are joined by Braves…

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    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 287 EPISODES

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    The Behind the Braves podcast is a must-listen for any fan of the Atlanta Braves. With its engaging interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, it provides a unique perspective on the team and its history. The podcast features a wide variety of guests, including players, coaches, front office personnel, and even celebrity fans. The hosts, Greg and Ricky, do an excellent job of asking thoughtful questions and allowing their guests to share their memories and experiences. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the nostalgia it evokes for longtime fans. Listening to former players reminisce about iconic moments in Braves history, such as the day the team caught fire or Hank Aaron's record-breaking home run, is incredibly rewarding. Additionally, the podcast provides valuable insight into the inner workings of the organization, with interviews featuring beat reporters covering the team. It's great to hear from those who are behind the stories we read about in the news.

    However, there are a few aspects that could be improved upon in this podcast. Some listeners have mentioned that they feel the questions asked by the hosts are too long and drawn out. They suggest that shorter questions would allow more time for guests to share their thoughts and memories without interruption. Additionally, while many appreciate hearing from past players and staff members, some would like to hear more from current players as well. It would be interesting to get insights from rising stars like Austin Riley or Max Fried.

    In conclusion, The Behind the Braves podcast is an exceptional show for any fan of the Atlanta Braves. Its interviews provide a wealth of fascinating stories and insights into both past and present members of this beloved baseball team. While there may be room for improvement in terms of question length and guest selection, overall this podcast offers an unparalleled listening experience for those who want to dive deeper into all things Braves-related.



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    Ty Dillion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 24:39


    Nascar driver Ty Dillon joins the show to talk about his Braves fandom and the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol this August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Paul Byrd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 31:52


    Paul Byrd joins the show to talk about his hiatus from broadcasting, his family, and his return to TVs across Braves Country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Barrett Sallee, Braves Pregame and Postgame Radio Host Joins the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 34:58


    Braves pregame and postgame radio host Barrett Sallee joins the show to talk about his career in sports media and his first season with Braves Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Offense Heating Up, Addition of Verdugo, Emergence of Drake Baldwin, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 21:34


    Mark Bowman joins the show to discuss the Braves offense, the impact Alex Verdugo is having on the offense, Chris Sale, Drake Baldwin and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Start of the Season + Speedway Classic, Strider Vinyl Night, Braves Country Baseball & Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 34:08


    Today's episode discusses the start of the season, a catch up on Braves Country Baseball & Softball, another Strider Vinyl Night, and the Speedway Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mailbag Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 29:01


    Ricky answers questions from Behind the Braves listeners! To have your questions possibly read and answered in future episodes, please send them to btb@braves.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    First Episode of the 2025 Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 58:29


    Ben, Joe, and JChad are back with their first episode of From the Braves Booth of the 2025 season!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Atlanta Braves President & CEO Derek Schiller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 31:37


    Atlanta Braves President & CEO, Derek Schiller, sits down to preview all the exciting things happening around the ballclub and ballpark this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Austin Dillon Tears It Up at Truist Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 18:00


    Professional race car driver Austin Dillon joins the show before tearing up the outfield at Truist Park! Hear why we let him do donuts on the field and all about his loyalty to Braves Country To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AJ Smith-Shawver

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 19:28


    Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver joins the show at Spring Training to talk about his offseason, his MLB debut, and preparing for the 2025 season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Marvin Freeman, Freeman Baseball, & the 2025 Swingman Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 52:09


    Former Brave Marvin Freeman joins the show this week to talk about his journey in professional baseball, his baseball academy and coaching, as well as the upcoming 2025 Swingman Classic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Charlie Culberson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 43:01


    Charlie Culberson joins the show this week! Culberson talks growing up a Georgia native, his rise to professional baseball and what he is working on next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Front Office Features with Braves Foundation's Danielle Bedasse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 37:37


    This week's episode is a front office feature with Executive Director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Danielle Bedasse. Bedasse shares the career path that brought her to Atlanta, as well as some of her favorite Braves memories. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mark Bowman Joins the Show to Talk Offseason Moves, Braves History + His Latest Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 34:16


    Writer Mark Bowman joins this episode where he shares a special holiday promotion of his book “The Franchise: A Curated History of the Braves.” He also shares some snippets of Braves history from the book, as well as discusses the offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Best I Could: The Chuck Goggin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 76:25


    “The Best I Could: The Chuck Goggin Story” chronicles the incredible life and career of a former Braves infielder who narrowly escaped death multiple times en route to becoming the most decorated Vietnam War veteran to play in Major League Baseball To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kevin McAlpin Previews The Final 2024 Regular Season Homestand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 22:42


     Kevin McAlpin from 680 The Fan and the Braves Radio Network joins the show to preview the Braves' crucial final homestead of the regular season!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    September Baseball + Postseason Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 27:27


    On this week's episode of Behind the Braves, Greg McMichael returns to the show. Ricky and Greg discuss the current state of the team, the upcoming schedule this September, and postseason possibilities. They also touch on Braves Country Baseball & Softball.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Front Office Feature: Anthony Esposito

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 37:16


    On this week's episode of Behind the Braves, Senior Vice President of Ticket Operations, Anthony Esposito, sits down to talk about his career path, his day-to-day responsibilities, and give advice to younger professionals looking to break into the sports world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Boys of Brawl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 59:08


    August 12, 1984: The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres engage in what was possibly the wildest brawl in the history of Major League Baseball. “Behind the Braves Presents: The Boys of Brawl” tells the story of that day through the memories of Bruce Benedict, Bob Horner, Glenn Hubbard, Randy Johnson, Dale Murphy, and Jerry Royster, as well as through archival clips from TV and radio broadcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Brett Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 15:08


    On this week's episode of Behind the Braves, Braves alum Brett Butler shares his journey to the big leagues, playing in an All-Star game, returning to play ball after beating cancer, and the transition from playing to coaching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Front Office Feature: Jeremy Strife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 27:43


    On this week's episode of Behind the Braves, executive vice president of development Jeremy Strife joins the show. Strife shares all about the developing of The Battery Atlanta, as well as his journey to joining the Braves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MLB Draft and the Farm System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 32:36


    Baseball Prospectus' Gaurav Vedak joins the show to talk all things MLB Draft and the Braves farm system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mark Bowman on His New Book -- The Franchise: Atlanta Braves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 33:26


    Mark Bowman joins the show this week to talk about his new book, The Franchise: Atlanta Braves.     To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tim Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 21:15


    Braves Hall of Famer Tim Hudson joins this week's episode! Hudson talks about his playing career, his life after baseball including coaching, and shares a little about his family and charitable work. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Pierce Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 21:02


    Relief pitcher Pierce Johnson joins this week's episode to talk about his journey to the bigs. Pierce shares his experience playing in Japan, choosing to play college ball before going pro, and how growing up around baseball shaped his path. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Front Office Feature: John Farrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 22:10


    Front office features return in this week's episode of Behind the Braves! Manager of Premium Memberships, John Farrell, joins the show to talk about how he started working in sports and what his day-to-day looks like To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jeff Treadway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 19:44


    In this week's episode of Behind the Braves, Braves alum Jeff Treadway joins the show. Treadway talks about how he was signed after being undrafted, playing for the team he grew up watching, and his career after baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    All About Braves Country Baseball and Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 32:58


    In this episode, Greg McMichael returns to the show alongside co-host Ricky Mast. McMichael gives an update on all things Braves Country Baseball and Softball. The two also discuss the first month of Braves baseball and the recent road trip. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Film Director Charlie Myers Discusses the Making of Always Believe: The Ozzie Albies Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 23:25


    In this week's episode of Behind the Braves, film director Charlie Myers joins the show to talk about the making of the newest Atlanta Braves documentary, Always Believe: The Ozzie Albies Story. Myers discusses traveling to Curacao to film, unraveling vulnerable topics while interviewing, and building a friendship with Ozzie himself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Matt Pack, ReClif, and Autism Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 29:08


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Matt Olson joins the show to talk about his work with ReClif, The Matt Pack ticket package he offers, and why his work in the autism community is important to him. Host Ricky Mast is also joined by a Braves A-List member with children on the autism spectrum to talk about his family's experiences at Truist Park and how the Braves have impacted his family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The 50th Anniversary of 715

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 16:55


    This week's episode celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. Host Ricky Mast interviews a fan that was in attendance and gets his first-hand account at how the record-breaking moment unfolded. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2024 Season Preview With Kevin McAlpin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 32:44


    Braves Radio Network's Kevin McAlpin sits down with Ricky to preview the 2024 season! Hear his thoughts on Spring Training, the newest Braves acquisitions, and some predictions around the league heading into the regular season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jori Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 37:22


    Jori Palmer joins the show to discuss her role as Director of Marketing and Advertising for the Atlanta Braves, her career in sports, her advice to young professionals who dream of working in sports, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Braves Country Baseball and Softball Launch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 30:32


    Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) reunite to celebrate the launch of the inaugural season of Braves Country Baseball and Softball! For more information on Braves Country Baseball and Softball please visit braves.com/bcbs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Eugene Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 27:16


    On this week's episode, host Ricky Mast is joined by the Atlanta Braves Director of Diversity Marketing, Eugene Brooks. Brooks talks growing up a Braves fan, the organization's diversity marketing initiatives, and the path he took to get where he is today To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Win In Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 65:11


    In 2016, the Rome Braves were one of the youngest teams in Minor League Baseball. While the roster was loaded with first round draft picks and big-league prospects, this talented band of mostly teenagers would struggle mightily during the first half of the season. No one knew it at the time, but future household names such as Austin Riley, Max Fried and Ronald Acuña Jr. would lead the 2016 Rome Braves on a second-half run for the ages and lay the foundation for a historic era of excellence of Atlanta Braves baseball. “Behind the Braves Presents: Win In Rome” tells the story of this incredible team through the memories of Austin Riley, Max Fried, A.J. Minter, broadcaster Kevin Karel, manager Randy Ingle and front office executives Mike Dunn and Jonathan Schuerholz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Introducing Jarred Kelenic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 15:15


    New Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic joins the podcast to share a little bit about himself and his excitement to be an Atlanta Brave. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Live From 2024 Braves Fantasy Camp!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 32:34


    Take a trip to North Port, Florida for 2024 Braves Fantasy Camp. Ricky and Greg sit down with Kevin McAlpin and camper Nick Sargent to talk all things camp. From the games to the stories to the bonds formed year after year, the group shares it all!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    C.J. Nitkowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 35:26


    Former Braves pitcher C.J. Nitkowski joins the show to talk about his new role as lead analyst on Braves telecasts on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast, how he became the first ever professional baseball player to have his own website, his thoughts on the 2024 Braves roster, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Jonathan Schuerholz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 34:27


    Braves Advance Scout Jonathan Schuerholz discusses his career in baseball as a scout, player, coach, manager and what it was like growing up around the game of baseball with his father, John Schuerholz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2024 Begins Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 37:58


    Hot stove league has officially begun as Ricky and Greg discuss what moves they would like to see the Braves make for the 2024 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2023 NLDS Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 40:29


    Ricky and Greg look ahead to the 2023 NLDS between the Braves and the Phillies! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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