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A fun and knowledgeable podcast on the Atlanta Braves. Your host, Brandon Olson, discusses the play of the Braves the previous week as well as looks ahead to the future of the franchise. As a life-long fan, he brings a unique and spirited excitement towards the baseball team.

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    • Aug 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Episode 22: A dark stain on a splendid week.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 31:47


    For The A Podcast covers all the week's great news but starts with the Ozuna arrest and playing debacle. Your host, Brandon, discusses another young stud being locked up to a long, team-friendly deal. He also dissects the Braves winning week against two tough challengers.

    Episode 21: We have returned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 39:46


    The show makes its triumphant return after a long 5 weeks. Brandon goes over all the roster moves from the trade deadline, IL stints, and Vaughn Grissom making an impact. He discusses the 6 game win streak and the disappointing Mets road trip. He closes the show with talking about the upcoming Mets series and how important it is for the Braves.

    Episode 20: Welcome to town Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 37:52


    Braves have an outstanding week going 6-1. Your host, Brandon, dives deep into what makes this team so good. He discusses the outstanding starting rotation along with the hot lineup. He talks about why this Braves team will clearly overtake the Mets and discusses why he's not impressed with the New York team.

    Episode 19: Braves have a winning road trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 23:23


    Your host, Brandon, kicks off the 4th of July weekend episode by hyping up the rookies Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider. Braves are in good hands moving forward. He also discusses their 4-2 road trip and talks about why good teams lose to bad teams sometimes. 

    Episode 18: Freddie Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 36:50


    Join Brandon this week as he discusses that tough series against the Dodgers. He talks about welcoming Freddie Freeman back home to Atlanta and what it meant to see the fan's reaction. He also talks about the year Dansby is having and explains what the Braves should do about signing him long-term. 

    Episode 17: Braves are still mortal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 27:43


    Your host, Brandon Olson, discusses the Braves 4-2 road trip. Braves mashing home runs versus Washington while wind sours the road trip to Chicago. Brandon hypes up Michael Harris II as he is tearing it up in the majors. He closes it out by talking about Joc Pederson and Freddie Freeman making their returns to Atlanta.

    Episode 16: Losses are for Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 33:55


    Braves keep winning as they get their 11th win in a row Sunday. Your host, Brandon Olson, discusses the offensive barrage of the Braves. Their pitchers are some of the best in the league and are fun to watch. Listen as Brandon also talks about how the Braves have locked down every spot in the field with a young player and gets excited about the present and future talent of the Braves.

    Episode 15: Winning Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 35:02


    Braves are finally over .500! Atlanta closes out the road trip with 5 straight and a 4 game sweep of the COL Rockies. Brandon discusses the hot hitting Braves. He shares how lock down the bullpen has been and the big week from Matt Olson.

    Episode 14: Michael Harris is here

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 29:59


    This week's episode is all about the top prospect Michael Harris II. Brandon discusses the impact that he will have on the Braves moving forward. He analyzes the Braves 4-3 week while talking about the boost in their offense. Your host looks ahead at the Braves soft 19 games coming up where they need to make ground.

    Episode 13: What could have been

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 36:02


    Braves have another middling week. They faced a tough task with both the MIL and MIA pitching staffs and should have (probably?) walked away with a couple more wins. Brandon discusses the flaming hot week from Ozuna and the oh so dreadful week from Demeritte and Duvall. He goes over alternative OF constructions going forward. Download and Subscribe.

    Episode 12: Self-inflicted wounds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 34:40


    Braves have a woeful weekend filled with errors and heartache. Brandon discusses the root of the Braves' struggles and provides hope for the future. He also goes after the fans that love to live in misery. Brandon also continues to praise the pitching and  talks about the improvement of Kyle Wright and Charlie Morton this week. Finally, let's give the Braves a little slack and root for them to get off the schneid.

    Episode 11: A winning week!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 35:25


    Braves finally have a week over .500. Brandon is not that impressed with the Mets and thinks they can be beat. The series win over the Milwaukee Brewers was a step in the right direction. Ronald Acuna Jr. is amazing and probably (definitely) the best player in baseball.

    Episode 10: The King has Returned

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 33:57


    The Braves have another underwhelming week but all is not lost. Ronald Acuna Jr. is back and ready to boost the Braves. Eddie Rosario gets injured and Travis Demeritte steps it up. Big series with the Mets coming up.

    Episode 9: Outfield Stinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 29:21


    Brandon reviews the 2-4 week. Braves finally see Freddie! Kyle Wright is the new ace and man oh man, that outfield is a nightmare.

    Episode 8: Bottom of the order struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 33:33


    Brandon goes through this 3-4 week from the Braves. He looks at Bryce Elder's successful start to his Major League career. The bottom of the order is hurting the Braves offense while Olson and Ozuna are flaming hot. Acuna is on his way back!

    Episode 7: Opening Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 30:08


    Baseball is finally here! The Braves split their weekend series with the Reds. Olson and Riley are schorching, Dansby is not. Kyle Wright is a menace on the mound. Brandon discusses the Braves festivities this weekend.

    Episode 6: Offseason Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 38:17


    Brandon gives his predictions for the NL East Standings as well as how the 2022 playoffs will turn out. His prediction for the 2022 champion may surprise you. He breaks down some roster moves and looks ahead to the start of the season.

    Episode 5: 2022 Roster Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 35:00


    In this week's episode, Brandon, gets ready for the season. He breaks down the Braves roster and positional battles.. He targets the teams strengths and weaknesses going into the year. A look ahead to the next two weeks of Spring Training.

    Episode 4: Offseason flurry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 32:34


    Brandon goes deeper into the ongoing Freeman saga. He discusses the crazy week of moves made by Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos. Hello Kenley Jansen, Collin McHugh, and welcome back NLCS MVP, Eddie Rosario.

    Episode 3: Hello and Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 29:09


    This weeks episode is bittersweet. Baseball is back! There is joy and pain that has come since the lockout ended. Braves franchise face, Freddie Freeman, will no longer be a Braves. Brandon says remembers Freddie and says goodbye while welcoming Matt Olson to the team.

    Episode 2: The Lockout Looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 33:23


    Brandon discusses the never-ending lockout talks. He looks at how the delay is affecting the Atlanta Braves and looks ahead to the needs of the team before the season starts.

    Episode 1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 30:43


    Brandon introduces the podcast and himself. He discusses his Braves fandom and dives deep into what the Braves and their 2021 Championship mean to him.

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