Behind the Braves

“FINALLY! The '95 Braves” Bonus Content

11 Dec 2025

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On this week’s show, listeners are given exclusive access to some bonus interview clips from the “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” docu-series! Lear...

The Making Of “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves”

03 Dec 2025

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Ricky takes listeners behind the scenes to discuss the making of “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos” including th...

FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 2

19 Nov 2025

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On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.  “FINALLY! The ’95...

FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 3

19 Nov 2025

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On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.  “FINALLY! The ’95...

FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 1

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.  “FINALLY! The ’95...

NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin 

12 Nov 2025

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Our 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, Drake Baldwin, joins us for this week’s episode! Hear all about Drake’s rookie season and how he’s adjusting to ...

Braves Stadium Host Lauren Sadd

22 Oct 2025

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Hear from Braves Stadium Host Lauren Sadd as she talks about her career path, her upbringing, and the newest Braves podcast she is hosting.  Learn m...

Introducing Braves Country Convos with Jori Palmer!

26 Sep 2025

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Braves Director of Marketing and Advertising Jori Palmer joins the show to talk about the newest official Braves podcast: Braves Country Convos! And f...

NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell

17 Sep 2025

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NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell joins the show to talk about his journey as a race car driver and his first visit to Truist Park.   Learn more abou...

Looking Ahead With Mark Bowman

10 Sep 2025

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Mark Bowman of MLB.com joins the show to discuss the work to be done to the Braves roster for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Best Of: Rico Carty

03 Sep 2025

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We take a look back to our interview with Braves Hall of Famer Rico Carty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1995 30th Anniversary Celebration Recap With Greg McMichael

27 Aug 2025

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1995 World Series Champion and current Senior Director of Alumni Relations Greg McMichael joins the show to recap the 1995 World Series Championship t...

Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac” 

20 Aug 2025

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Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac” joins the show to talk about his career and his role as a gameday host.   Learn more about your ad choices...

Team Historian Sam Wallace

13 Aug 2025

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Team Historian Sam Wallace joins the show for this week’s Front Office Feature. Wallace shares what his day-to-day looks like, how he got his start ...

Mailbag Volume 2

06 Aug 2025

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After spending the last few days in Bristol, Tennessee for the Speedway Classic, Ricky is back in the office at Truist Park and answers questions from...

Rick Mast

30 Jul 2025

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Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Rick Mast (also known as Ricky’s Dad) joins Ricky to talk about the Speedway Classic, hanging out with Braves player...

Best Of Behind the Braves: Hank Aaron

23 Jul 2025

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We take a look back at Ricky and Greg's conversation with Hank Aaron in 2019! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All-Star Media Day With Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Brian Snitker

17 Jul 2025

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Highlights from the 2025 All-Star Media Day at the Coca-Cola Roxy with Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Brian Snitker!  Learn more about...

Grant Holmes

09 Jul 2025

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Braves pitcher Grant Holmes joins the show to talk about growing up in South Carolina as a Braves fan, what it was like to grind through a decade in t...

Jaylen Holmes

02 Jul 2025

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Hank Aaron Fellow Jaylen Holmes joins the show to discuss the Hank Aaron Fellowship, growing up in Atlanta as a Braves fan, playing baseball in colleg...

Greg McMichael Returns, How Players Handle The Heat, Is Momentum Real, Native American Showcase and BCBS Championships!

25 Jun 2025

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Braves Senior Director of Alumni Relations & Growing The Game Greg McMichael returns to Behind the Braves to discuss the effects of extreme heat on bi...

Vote Ronald!

18 Jun 2025

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Some thoughts from the office at Truist Park and…VOTE RONALD! Braves.com/vote   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All-Star Memories With Andruw Jones, Dan Uggla and Bruce Benedict

11 Jun 2025

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As we prepare for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, Braves legends Andruw Jones, Dan Uggla and Bruce Benedict reflect upon their fondest memo...

Live From Spire Motorsports Part 2: Rajah Caruth and Andrés Pérez De Lara

04 Jun 2025

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Live from Spire Motorsports Fan Day with NASCAR Truck Series drivers Rajah Caruth and Andrés Pérez De Lara! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Live From Spire Motorsports Part 1: Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell and Justin Haley

28 May 2025

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Behind the Braves travels up to Spire Motorsports to talk about the Speedway Classic and more with NASCAR Cup Series drivers Carson Hocevar, Michael M...

Wiley Ballard

21 May 2025

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Fanduel Sports Network’s Wiley Ballard joins the show to talk his first full season covering the Braves and his Atlanta-based upbringing. Learn mor...

Ty Dillion

14 May 2025

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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 abo...

Paul Byrd

07 May 2025

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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 a...

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

30 Apr 2025

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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 N...

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

23 Apr 2025

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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 ...

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

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode discusses the start of the season, a catch up on Braves Country Baseball & Softball, another Strider Vinyl Night, and the Speedway C...

Mailbag Volume 1

09 Apr 2025

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Ricky answers questions from Behind the Braves listeners! To have your questions possibly read and answered in future episodes, please send them to bt...

Atlanta Braves President & CEO Derek Schiller

26 Mar 2025

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Atlanta Braves President & CEO, Derek Schiller, sits down to preview all the exciting things happening around the ballclub and ballpark this year. Lea...

Austin Dillon Tears It Up at Truist Park

05 Mar 2025

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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 an...

AJ Smith-Shawver

19 Feb 2025

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Pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver joins the show at Spring Training to talk about his offseason, his MLB debut, and preparing for the 2025 season Learn more ab...

Marvin Freeman, Freeman Baseball, & the 2025 Swingman Classic

12 Feb 2025

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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...

Charlie Culberson

29 Jan 2025

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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 n...

Front Office Features with Braves Foundation’s Danielle Bedasse

16 Jan 2025

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This week’s episode is a front office feature with Executive Director of the Atlanta Braves Foundation, Danielle Bedasse. Bedasse shares the career ...

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

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Best I Could: The Chuck Goggin Story

11 Nov 2024

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“The Best I Could: The Chuck Goggin Story” chronicles the incredible life and career of a former Braves infielder who narrowly escaped death multi...

Kevin McAlpin Previews The Final 2024 Regular Season Homestand

24 Sep 2024

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 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! ...

September Baseball + Postseason Potential

06 Sep 2024

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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 ...

Front Office Feature: Anthony Esposito

28 Aug 2024

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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, ...

The Boys of Brawl

12 Aug 2024

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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. “Beh...

Brett Butler

31 Jul 2024

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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 ...

Front Office Feature: Jeremy Strife

24 Jul 2024

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On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, executive vice president of development Jeremy Strife joins the show. Strife shares all about the devel...

MLB Draft and the Farm System

11 Jul 2024

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Baseball Prospectus’ Gaurav Vedak joins the show to talk all things MLB Draft and the Braves farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

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

03 Jul 2024

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Mark Bowman joins the show this week to talk about his new book, The Franchise: Atlanta Braves.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Tim Hudson

26 Jun 2024

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Braves Hall of Famer Tim Hudson joins this week’s episode! Hudson talks about his playing career, his life after baseball including coaching, and sh...

Pierce Johnson

19 Jun 2024

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Relief pitcher Pierce Johnson joins this week’s episode to talk about his journey to the bigs. Pierce shares his experience playing in Japan, choosi...

Front Office Feature: John Farrell

13 Jun 2024

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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...

Jeff Treadway

05 Jun 2024

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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,...

All About Braves Country Baseball and Softball

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

02 May 2024

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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 docume...

The Matt Pack, ReClif, and Autism Awareness Month

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The 50th Anniversary of 715

04 Apr 2024

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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 at...

2024 Season Preview With Kevin McAlpin

21 Mar 2024

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Braves Radio Network’s Kevin McAlpin sits down with Ricky to preview the 2024 season! Hear his thoughts on Spring Training, the newest Braves acquis...

Jori Palmer

08 Mar 2024

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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 yo...

Braves Country Baseball and Softball Launch!

28 Feb 2024

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Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) reunite to celebrate the launch of the inaugural season of Braves Country Baseball and Softball! For more informa...

Eugene Brooks

14 Feb 2024

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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 Br...

Win In Rome

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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-lea...

Introducing Jarred Kelenic

31 Jan 2024

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New Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic joins the podcast to share a little bit about himself and his excitement to be an Atlanta Brave. Learn more about...

Live From 2024 Braves Fantasy Camp!

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

C.J. Nitkowski

10 Jan 2024

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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 Spo...

Jonathan Schuerholz

14 Dec 2023

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Braves Advance Scout Jonathan Schuerholz discusses his career in baseball as a scout, player, coach, manager and what it was like growing up around th...

2024 Begins Now

10 Nov 2023

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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. Learn more abou...

2023 NLDS Preview

06 Oct 2023

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Ricky and Greg look ahead to the 2023 NLDS between the Braves and the Phillies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franco Garcia

29 Sep 2023

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Atlanta Braves Director of Baseball Player Relations Franco Garcia joins the show on Los Bravos Night to discuss his career in baseball! Learn more ab...

Kevin McAlpin

21 Sep 2023

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Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan and the Braves Radio Network joins the show to discuss the remainder of the Braves' regular season and looks ahead to pos...

2023 NL East Champs!

15 Sep 2023

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Greg and Ricky (AKA Bubba and Harry) discuss the Braves' sixth straight NL East title! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronit Shah

07 Sep 2023

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Ronit Shah joins the show to discuss his role as Director of Amateur Scouting for the Atlanta Braves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Live From Alumni Weekend With Rico Carty

24 Aug 2023

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Newly inducted Braves Hall of Famer Rico Carty is interviewed live at Truist Park during Alumni Weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

John Smoltz and Jeff Francoeur

17 Aug 2023

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John Smoltz and Jeff Francoeur join the show to discuss their now legendary June 8th Braves broadcast with Tom Glavine and Chipper Jones and preview ...

Jonathan Taylor

11 Aug 2023

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Jonathan Taylor joins the show to discuss his role as the first-ever Atlanta Braves Bill Bartholomay Fellow, his baseball journey as a youngster, and ...

Braves Country Baseball and Softball!

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg and Ricky discuss Braves Country Baseball and Softball, a youth organization recently launched by the Atlanta Braves that will provide league and...

The Making of The Day the Braves Caught Fire and Trade Deadline!

27 Jul 2023

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Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) are back to discuss the making of The Day the Braves Caught Fire, what the Braves might do at the trade deadline ...

The Day the Braves Caught Fire

18 Jul 2023

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July 20, 1993: One of the wildest days in the history of the Atlanta Braves unfolds as the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium press box catches on fire mo...

Ron Gant

30 Jun 2023

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Former Braves outfielder and current FOX 5 Good Day Atlanta co-anchor Ron Gant joins the show to discuss his post-baseball career as a broadcaster, t...

B.B. Abbott

19 Jun 2023

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B.B. Abbott, Executive Vice President and Managing Executive of Wasserman Baseball, joins the show to discuss how he became an agent, how he’s appro...

Mark Bowman

07 Jun 2023

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MLB.com’s Mark Bowman joins the show to discuss all things 2023 Braves including the current state of the rotation, Pete Alonso’s “Throw it agai...

Mike Plant

01 Jun 2023

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Braves Development Company President and CEO Mike Plant joins the show to discuss how the idea and planning for Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta ca...

Big Boi

17 May 2023

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Atlanta legend Big Boi joins the show to discuss the upcoming Outkast Night and bobblehead giveaway at Truist Park on May 25, what it was like to perf...

Kevin McAlpin

05 May 2023

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680 The Fan’s Kevin McAlpin joins the show to discuss becoming officially certified to perform weddings, the Braves season thus far, baseball’s ru...

The Braves Are Good!

27 Apr 2023

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Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) discuss the first month of the season of the 1st place Atlanta Braves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Jesse Chavez

19 Apr 2023

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Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez joins the show to discuss his career, being embraced by Braves Country, the importance of being a good teammate, his aweso...

Brandon Gaudin

13 Apr 2023

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Bally Sports South Broadcaster Brandon Gaudin joins the show to show to discuss landing his dream job with the Braves, what it’s like working with J...

Mike Remlinger

31 Mar 2023

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Former All-Star Braves pitcher Mike Remlinger joins the show to discuss some of his fondest Opening Day memories, the key to his incredible durability...

Javy Lopez

22 Mar 2023

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We revisit a past interview with Braves Hall of Famer Javy Lopez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Taylor

15 Mar 2023

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We revisit a past interview with broadcaster and diehard Braves fan Maria Taylor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 Spring Training!

08 Mar 2023

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Ricky discusses his trip to Spring Training and what it’s like to be on set with the Braves Marketing team for video and photo shoots with the playe...

Charles Myers

01 Mar 2023

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 Director, cinematographer and editor Charles Myers joins the show to discuss his amazing work on the Behind the Braves Spring Training docuseries, w...

Mike Dunn

23 Feb 2023

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Vice President & General Manager of North Port Spring Training Mike Dunn joins the show to talk about CoolToday Park rebounding from Hurricane Ian, hi...

Billye Aaron

15 Feb 2023

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Billye Aaron joins the show to discuss her life with her husband Hank, her career as an educator and a broadcaster, and much more! Learn more about ...

Emily Haydel and Kyra Semien

08 Feb 2023

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Emily Haydel, granddaughter of Hank Aaron, and Kyra Semien, granddaughter of Bill Lucas, join the show to talk about their careers, the influence thei...

Spring Training Is Near and Recaps of Braves Fest and Fantasy Camp!

02 Feb 2023

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Greg recaps his time in North Port for both 2023 Braves Fantasy Camps, Ricky recaps a very successful Braves Fest weekend and Greg talks about what it...

Alan Hearn

26 Jan 2023

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Atlanta Braves Vice President of Event Operations and Procurement Alan Hearn joins the show to discuss his 25 years with the Braves, what his job enta...

Live From 2023 Braves Fantasy Camp!

18 Jan 2023

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Behind the Braves makes its annual visit to Braves Fantasy Camp at CoolToday Park to talk to first-time campers AJ Kissinger and 680 the Fan’s Kevin...

Austin Dillon

11 Jan 2023

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NASCAR driver Austin Dillon joins the show to discuss his Braves fandom, meeting Hank Aaron, collecting baseball cards, racing at the LA Coliseum, the...

Best Of 2022: Volume 2

04 Jan 2023

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We take a look back at our interviews with Walt Weiss and Ozzie Albies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Of 2022: Volume 1

28 Dec 2022

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We take a look back at our interviews with Collin McHugh and Spencer Strider! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices