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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Braves Classics With Mark Bowman
Mark Bowman joins Greg and Ricky to discuss the memorable games and moments that are featured in the upcoming “Braves Classics” series! 
73 min
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Behind the Braves: Top 5 Baseball Movies
Greg and Ricky each name their Top 5 favorite (and some of their least favorite) baseball movies! 
72 min
153
Behind the Braves: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Greg and Ricky discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the baseball world, what it’s like to stay ready as a player with an uncertain return date and what a second Spring Training might look like. They also share some positive thoughts on the future and take a look back at one of the biggest highlights of Greg’s playing career!
63 min
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Behind the Braves: Spring Training
Greg and Ricky discuss the upcoming Braves season, what Spring Training is like for a player, the “Behind the Braves” documentary on YouTube and much more! 
55 min
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Behind the Braves: Bob Kendrick
Bob Kendrick discusses his work as President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the upcoming centennial celebration of the Negro Leagues, his relationship with the great Buck O’Neil and much more!  
62 min
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Behind the Braves: Live From Braves Fantasy Camp
The 2020 season of Behind the Braves presented by Billy Reid kicks off as Greg McMichael and Ricky Mast are joined live from Braves Fantasy Camp by Braves Alumni Marcus Giles and Jay Howell as well as the campers themselves! 
84 min
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Behind the Braves: Ben Ingram
Braves Radio Network’s Ben Ingram talks about growing up and dreaming of becoming a broadcaster, working his way up through independent baseball and the minor leagues, the highs and lows of his career, his advice to aspiring broadcasters and much more! 
56 min
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Behind the Braves: Javy López
Braves Hall of Famer Javy López discusses his career, growing up in Puerto Rico, his fondest memories in baseball and more!
50 min
159
Behind the Braves - Will Smith
Will Smith talks about why he chose to sign with the Braves, his life off of the field, sharing the same name with a famous entertainer and more!
29 min
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Behind the Braves - Eddie Perez
1999 NLCS MVP Eddie Perez talks about his career on and off the field, becoming an American citizen and he answers questions from Braves fans!
49 min
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Behind the Braves - Mark Bowman
Longtime MLB.com reporter Mark Bowman discusses his career, his path to the big leagues, the current state of the Braves, the team’s future and much more!
54 min
162
Postseason Thoughts & Farewell BMac
Ricky and Greg share their thoughts on a rough end to the 2019 Braves season and discuss Brian McCann’s retirement.
42 min
163
Behind the Braves - One Year Anniversary
Ricky and Greg celebrate the one year anniversary of Behind the Braves by reminiscing about some of their favorite memories and moments from the show!
76 min
164
Behind the Braves - Kelsey Wingert
FOX Sports South Reporter/Host Kelsey Wingert discusses her path to the big leagues as well as her favorite (and scariest) memories during her four seasons of covering the Braves and much more!
51 min
165
Behind the Braves - Peter Moylan
Former Braves pitcher and current FOX Sports analyst Peter Moylan discusses his career in baseball, his dream of playing baseball in the Olympics, who would play him in a movie, his family and much more!
46 min
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Behind the Braves - September Baseball
Greg McMichael and Ricky Mast discuss all things September baseball: The magic number, clinching the division title, celebrations, home field advantage, postseason roster construction and more!
46 min
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Behind the Braves: Jason Paré
Braves Assistant General Manager and head of Research and Development Jason Paré discusses what he and his staff do to impact the team on a daily basis, his career path from Yale to the baseball industry and much more!
48 min
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Behind the Braves - Billy Reid
Behind the Braves travels to Billy Reid’s headquarters in Florence, Alabama to talk to him about his clothing brand, his love of Braves baseball, his annual Shindig festival and MUCH more!
50 min
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Behind the Braves - Jerry Blevins
Braves Relief Pitcher Jerry Blevins talks about his life and career, the bond of the 2019 Braves and much more!
40 min
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Behind the Braves - Ron Washington
Braves Third Base Coach Ron Washington talks about motivating his players, working with infielders, his pregame playlist and much more!
38 min
171
Behind the Braves: Trade Deadline
Greg McMichael and Ricky Mast take a look back at Greg’s experiences of being traded and discuss the deals made by the Braves at this year’s Deadline.
51 min
172
Hank Aaron Week: Marvin Freeman and Jerry Royster
Braves alumni Marvin Freeman and Jerry Royster talk about their work with the Hank Aaron Invitational, the 44 Classic and what Hank Aaron means to them! 
42 min
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Behind the Braves - John Schuerholz
Hall of Famer and Braves Vice Chairman Emeritus John Schuerholz discusses Cooperstown, trade deadline deals and much more!
48 min
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Behind the Braves: All-Time Atlanta Braves Roster
Greg McMichael and Ricky Mast build their all-time Atlanta Braves rosters! 
53 min
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Behind the Braves: Bruce Benedict
Two-time Braves All-Star Bruce Benedict discusses his life in baseball as a player, manager and scout!
50 min