Behind the Braves
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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Mailbag Volume 2
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 Behind the Braves listeners! You can submit your questions or comments to btb@braves.com for a chance to have them answered on a future episode of Behind the Braves!
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Rick Mast
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 players and coaches in the 90's, their favorite memories of Bristol Motor Speedway, what makes Bristol such a special place, an infamous softball game between the drivers of NASCAR and the NHRA, and more!
39 min
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Best Of Behind the Braves: Hank Aaron
We take a look back at Ricky and Greg's conversation with Hank Aaron in 2019!
39 min
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All-Star Media Day With Chris Sale, Matt Olson,...
Highlights from the 2025 All-Star Media Day at the Coca-Cola Roxy with Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Brian Snitker!
14 min
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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!
12 min
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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!
22 min
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Greg McMichael Returns, How Players Handle The ...
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!
21 min
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Vote Ronald!
Some thoughts from the office at Truist Park and…VOTE RONALD! Braves.com/vote
16 min
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All-Star Memories With Andruw Jones, Dan Uggla ...
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!
10 min
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Live From Spire Motorsports Part 2: Rajah Carut...
Live from Spire Motorsports Fan Day with NASCAR Truck Series drivers Rajah Caruth and Andrés Pérez De Lara!
15 min
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Live From Spire Motorsports Part 1: Carson Hoc...
Behind the Braves travels up to Spire Motorsports to talk about the Speedway Classic and more with NASCAR Cup Series drivers Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell and Justin Haley!
16 min
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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.
41 min
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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.
22 min
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Paul Byrd
Paul Byrd joins the show to talk about his hiatus from broadcasting, his family, and his return to TVs across Braves Country
30 min
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Barrett Sallee, Braves Pregame and Postgame Rad...
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.
33 min
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Offense Heating Up, Addition of Verdugo, Emerge...
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!
19 min
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Start of the Season + Speedway Classic, Strider...
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.
32 min
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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
27 min
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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.
28 min
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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
16 min
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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
17 min
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Marvin Freeman, Freeman Baseball, & the 2025 Sw...
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.
49 min
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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.
41 min
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Front Office Features with Braves Foundation’s ...
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.
35 min
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Mark Bowman Joins the Show to Talk Offseason Mo...
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.
32 min