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Behind the Braves

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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 legends, players and even famous fans, to share the passion and history of this proud franchise.
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Episodes

Best Of Behind the Braves: Hank Aaron

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

Jul 23, 2025•42 min

Grant Holmes

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 the minors before getting the call to the big leagues, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 2025•14 min

Jaylen Holmes

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 college, his career and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 02, 2025•24 min

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

Braves Senior Director of Alumni Relations & Growing The Game Greg McMichael returns to Behind the Braves to discuss the effects of extreme heat on big-league ballplayers, what it’s like when a team starts building some positive momentum on the field, last weekend’s Native American Showcase at Truist Park and the upcoming Braves Country Baseball & Softball Championships! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 25, 2025•23 min

Vote Ronald!

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

Jun 18, 2025•19 min

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

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 memories of playing in the All-Star Game and participating in the Home Run Derby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025•12 min

Wiley Ballard

Fanduel Sports Network’s Wiley Ballard joins the show to talk his first full season covering the Braves and his Atlanta-based upbringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2025•44 min

Ty Dillion

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

May 14, 2025•25 min

Paul Byrd

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

May 07, 2025•32 min

Mailbag Volume 1

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

Apr 09, 2025•29 min

Atlanta Braves President & CEO Derek Schiller

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

Mar 26, 2025•32 min

Austin Dillon Tears It Up at Truist Park

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 2025•18 min

AJ Smith-Shawver

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025•19 min

Marvin Freeman, Freeman Baseball, & the 2025 Swingman Classic

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025•52 min

Charlie Culberson

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2025•43 min

Front Office Features with Braves Foundation’s Danielle Bedasse

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2025•38 min

The Best I Could: The Chuck Goggin Story

“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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 16 min

September Baseball + Postseason Potential

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 2024•27 min

Front Office Feature: Anthony Esposito

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2024•37 min

The Boys of Brawl

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 12, 2024•59 min

Brett Butler

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2024•15 min

Front Office Feature: Jeremy Strife

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024•28 min
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