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Here We Go!!! Braves Country Radio is brought to you by the boys who run @BravesCountryNews on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted by Kale Diestel, Turner Markwalter, Mick Barnett, and Blake King; the guys bring their own (unqualified) opinions to a variety of topics regarding your Atlanta Braves. Cheers…

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    • Nov 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. #055- A Flurry of Moves (+MLB Awards & Sonny Gray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 56:33


    Kale and Mick are joined by a special guest, Alex, to discuss the past wild week of Braves baseball. From the 5:1 trade with the White Sox to the deals with the Royals, the Aaron Nola reports to the Sonny Gray rumors, to Acuna's unanimous MVP, the boys had plenty to discuss on this episode.

    Ep. #054- Offseason Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 63:12


    Kale and Mick discuss a plethora of burning topics heading into the 2024 offseason.  They discuss everything from the  Braves' current 40 Man Roster to their current payroll,  their thoughts on Ron Washington's departure to their ideal free agent targets, and who they expect to be back from injury come Spring Training. 

    Ep. #053- All Quiet On the Deadline Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 44:38


    Kale, Mick, and Turner discuss AA's and the Braves' trade deadline acquisitions. 

    Ep. #052- Midseason Check-Up & Eric Young Sr. Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 68:56


    Kale, Mick, and Turner discuss how the Bravos as a team and the individual players have been performing up to the All-Star Break. Plus Blake and Turner sit down with the Braves' First Base Coach, Eric Young Sr., for an interview. _____________Be A Friend, Tell A Friend.

    Ep. #051- It's a Sad Day, It's a Bad Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 57:31


    Kale and Mick sit down to recap the San Diego and Houston series, deliver the State of the NL East, review the Injury List (that's not sponsored by New York Presbyterian), and hand out the weekly BCR awards. Be a Friend, Tell a Friend._______Use code BCN at checkout on SeatGeek for $20 off your first purchase!

    Ep. #050- It's Sean's World & We're Just Living In It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 53:26


    Kale and Mick sit down recap the games from the past week BCR style, review the NL East standings, go over the Injury List that's not sponsored by New York Presbyterian, hand out the weekly BCR awards, and dissect Rosario's, Hilliard's, and Elder's week.

    Ep. #049- The Injury Bug Bites Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 48:31


    Kale and Mick sit down and try out new weekly segments for the pod. They do game reviews, injured list run down, hand out the weekly awards, and they hit on some storylines you may have missed. 

    Ep. #048- 2023 Season Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 85:03


    Kale and Mick are joined by Turner as they give their MLB awards predictions, Braves' storylines to watch out for, some over/under fun, and their always right World Series predictions. 

    Ep. #047- Outfield Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 24:42


    Kale and Mick wrap up the positional groups series with a solid breakdown of Atlanta's crowded outfield. It's a great problem to have, so who might we see up in the big leagues this season? Tune in to find out.

    Ep. #046- Infield Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 23:09


    Kale and Mick discuss the infield depth in the Braves Organization, the Arcia-Grissom-Shewmake debacle, what we can expect from a healthy Albies and so much more. 

    Ep. #045- Bullpen Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 23:20


    Kale and Mick discuss the relievers that you may see Snitker and Co. trot out of Atlanta's pen this upcoming season. Yes, Gwinnett might have a better bullpen than the Washington Nationals.

    Ep. #044- Starting Pitching Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 25:14


    Kale and Mick sit down to discuss the starting pitching depth for the Braves. We cover all the guys who are locks for the rotation as long as some guys you should definitely be watching out for.

    Ep. #043- WBC Talk, Shawn Spradling Interview, and Spring Training Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 59:01


    Blake, Kale, and Turner start off previewing the main Braves related story lines leading into Spring Training, and are later joined by the host of the WBC Central Podcast, Shawn Spradling, to discuss all things WBC. The BCR boys partner up with Shawn to help grow the game of baseball by getting everyone ready for the World Baseball Classic. We cover which Braves' players will be participating, who has the best uniforms,  which players not in the MLB to watch out for and so much more! Be sure to follow Shawn on Twitter @shawn_spradling and listen to his podcast, WBC Central Podcast. We hope you're as excited as we are for the World Baseball Classic!____________@bravescountryradio

    Ep. #042- The Blazin' Hot Winter Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 39:58


    Kale and Mick discuss the updated Free Agent market and the Joe Jimenez trade.-------Be a Friend, Tell a Friend.

    Ep. #041- We're Trading for Who?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 51:57


    Kale and Mick sit down and discuss the latest in the Swanson sweepstakes, multiple trade rumors, Crime Dog finally making the Hall of Fame and so much more! Be a Friend, Tell a Friend.

    Ep. #040- The BCR Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 46:49


    Blake, Kale, and Turner give out the BCR Awards to the 2022 team. The team awards they hand out are:The Evan Gattis Award (Most Surprising)The Nate McLouth Award (Biggest Disappointment)The Jeff Blauser Award (Most Under-Appreciated)The Craig Kimbrel Award (Best Reliever)The Ronald Acuna Jr. Award (Best Rookie)The Big Three Award (Cy Young)The Alex Gonzalez Award (Worst Player)The Aaron-Jones Award (MVP)----------Use code "BCN" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first purchase.Follow us on Instagram @BravesCountryRadioFollow us on Twitter @BCountryRadio

    Ep. #039- Sound the Trumpets (Braves NLDS Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 58:24


    Kale, Mick, and Turner preview the Braves' upcoming NLDS series versus the Philadelphia Phillies. They cover all things, from the starting pitchers of the Phillies to who's riding the pine for the Braves. Also, a few jabs are thrown at the Mets... make sure to check on your Mets friends. _______In AA We Trust

    Ep - #038 Ride The High

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 49:07


    Kale and Mick discuss multiple Braves developments as well as how the NL East is shaping up. 

    Ep - #037 Mid May Checkup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 41:59


    Kale and Mick discuss the state of the Braves through the first month and half of the season. 

    Ep - #036 "Split Diego"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 49:36


    Mick and Turner recap the Braves series vs the SD Padres. The boys also go over some recent great & bad performances while also giving a series preview for the Dodgers series. Follow on Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok: @BravesCountryRadio

    Ep #035 - The Repeat Tour Starts Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 55:16


    Kale, Mick, and Turner give their full predictions for the MLB season including NL East projections, Braves Awards, League Awards, and World Series matchups. Follow on instagram @BravesCountryRadio

    Ep - #034 Me and You, Ozzie, Riley, and Rosario Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 56:14


    Today, Kale and Mick go over the Braves roster head to toe and talk about expectations of this team while also reviewing predictions given the 2022 Atlanta Braves. Follow us on Instagram: @BravesCountryRadio. Follow us on twitter: @BCountryRadio.

    Ep - #033 Welcome To Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 37:00


    Kale and Mick discuss the Braves recent moves such as Eddie Rosario & Kenley Jansen. 

    Ep. #032- A New Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 57:44


    Kale and Mick react to the massive trade between the Athletics and the Braves that essentially ended Freddie Freeman's reign as the First Baseman for the Atlanta Braves. They dive into who Matt Olson is, the players lost in the trade, and what we can expect the rest of the offseason to look like. In AA We Trust.

    Ep #031 - The Lockout is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 56:07


    Kale, Mick, and Turner discuss the Braves moves before the lockout and how Freddie Freeman conversations will resume after the lockout is over.

    Ep - #030 World Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 30:11


    Kale and Mick celebrate the Braves first World Series title in 26 years! Special Guest Blake King calls into the show as well!

    Ep - #029 I'm Going Going Back Back to Cali Cali

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 41:19


    Kale and Mick talk about the Braves insane first 2 NLCS wins at home and how they matchup going back to LA for the next 3 Games.

    Ep - #028 It's Time to Beat LA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 37:34


    Kale and Mick recap the Braves series win over the Brewers and how they matchup against the defending champs, the Los Angels Dodgers.

    Ep #027 - Against All Odds (NL East Champs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 62:17


    Kale, Mick, and Turner celebrate the Braves' 2021 NL East Championship and give a look to what the postseason will look like for the Bravos!

    Ep #026 - It All Comes Down To This

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 61:40


    Kale, Turner, and Blake discuss the Braves road to winning their 4th straight NL East Title! 

    Ep #025 - Gonna Be a Long Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 37:43


    Kale and Mick talk about the Braves recent road trip and how it has effected the standings. The boys also dive into the last month of the season and how they think the Braves will fair.

    Ep #024 - There's One Thing Left to Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 46:38


    Kale, Mick, and Turner talk about the Braves historic road trip and late season success. The boys also discuss whats in tale for the Braves down the home stretch!

    Ep #023 - So Your Sayin' There's a Chance

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 49:37


    Kale and Mick talk Braves trade deadline and the biggest hot streak of the season for the Bravos!

    Ep #022 - Consistently Inconsistent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 46:34


    Kale and Mick discuss the past two Braves series' and go over the frustration and optimism surrounding the Bravos.

    Ep #021 - Optomism In Atlanta!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 59:12


    Kale and Mick talk about the Braves successful week, breakout players, and whats to come for the Bravos. 

    Ep #020 - Yankees Recap + Austin Riley Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 41:31


    Kale, Mick, and Turner recap the Braves series against the Yankees and go into details about Braves players such as Austin Riley, Nate Jones, etc. The boys also preview the next series against Arizona.

    Ep #019 - That...Could've Gone Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 36:30


    Kale and Mick bring you the weekly recap of the Braves two series against Miami & Chicago. As always the boys also give a preview of what next week holds for the Bravos.

    Ep #018 - Alec Bohm Still Hasn't Touched Home Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 42:44


    Kale and Mick talk about the heated game on Sunday and give a week review of the Braves' performance with a preview of the next week to come.

    Ep #017 Braves Season Preview + Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 50:38


    Kale and Mick discuss the Braves roster and preview their season. Along with making their predictions for the Braves and the rest of the league. 

    Ep #016 - NL Preview

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 55:54


    Kale, Mick, & Blake discuss the makeup of the National League in 2021, and how the Braves match up against their most dangerous competitions. 

    Ep #015 - Financial Flexibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 47:05


    Kale & Turner discuss the Braves remaining moves leading into Spring Training and what the roster may look like on Opening Day! Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @bravescountrynews

    Ep #014 - Ozuna Has Returned!

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 45:54


    Kale and Mick discuss the return of Braves LF, Marcell Ozuna! Also, a breakdown of what the Braves have left to do before Opening Day!

    Ep #013 - For Entertainment Purposes Only

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 44:33


    Kale, Mick, and Turner talk about the recent JT Realmuto/Braves rumors. Along with breaking down all the moves made in Free Agency so far, and what the Braves need to do going forth.

    Ep #012- The Good, The Bad, and The Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 53:03


    Blake, Kale, and Mick dive into who the top four teams in the National League are, and what they have done this offseason! (Spoiler... the Braves are one of them!) Enjoy!

    Ep. #011- No Noise ft. Tyler Matzek

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020


    Ep #010- Hello Morton and Smyly, but Goodbye Duvall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020


    Kale, Mick, and Turner sit down to discuss the Braves' Free Agent signings of Charlie Morton and Drew Smyly, the non-tender deadline decisions, and what other players Alex Anthopolous might add to the roster this offseason! - As always, thanks for listening, and make sure you're subscribed to the BCR!

    Ep #009- NLCS Bound

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 39:25


    Kale & Mick celebrate the Braves NLCS birth by recapping the Braves' Postseason to this point.

    Ep #008- Oooh We're Halfway There

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020


    Kale and Turner dive in and discuss their opinions of Snitker's comment, what the Bravos will do at the deadline, and debate who will get the call to join the Braves' Rotation (Recorded Before the Anderson news was announced). So come join the boys for a mental vacation as we try to solve all of the Braves' problems! Enjoy!

    Ep #007 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 56:19


    Kale, Turner, and Mick cover the Braves past weekend of games and news. The boys talk about the mixed emotions of what went down this past week, including all the highs and lows.

    Ep #006 Opening Weekend Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 61:03


    Kale, Turner, and Mick cover their opening weekend reactions and whats in store for the Braves' shortened season. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @BravesCountryNews.

    Ep #005-The State of Baseball ft. Riley Unroe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 37:51


    The Boys discuss the current state of baseball following the COVID-19 pandemic and other current news. Also the Boys interview Braves minor leaguer, Riley Unroe, about various topics including the Braves clubhouse and his experience in the MLB Amateur Draft!

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