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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Behind the Braves: Dan Uggla
Former Braves All-Star Dan Uggla discusses memorable moments from his career, what it’s like to coach his son’s tee-ball team (which also includes Freddie Freeman’s son and Ryan Howard’s daughter), what it’s like to participate in the Home Run Derby and more!
55 min
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Behind the Braves: A.J. Minter
Braves pitcher A.J. Minter discusses his breakout season, his daily routine during the season, trying to make a hole-in-one from his balcony, the guidance he’s received from teammate Josh Tomlin and more!
41 min
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Behind the Braves: Phil Niekro
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro discusses his career, the difficulty of learning how to throw a knuckleball, his amazing work with the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center and much more!
36 min
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Behind the Braves: Reginald Hollins and Ralph Garr
In celebration of HBCU Night at Truist Park, Greg and Ricky are joined by Coach Reginald Hollins to discuss the Tuskegee University baseball program and its partnership with the Atlanta Braves Foundation. Then, Braves Hall of Famer Ralph Garr joins the show to discuss his career and his time at Grambling State University and much more!
63 min
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Behind the Braves: Josh Turner
Country music star Josh Turner discusses his Braves fandom, his new album Country State of Mind, his upcoming virtual concert on the Braves Facebook page and much more!
38 min
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Behind the Braves: Dr. Scott Boden
Dr. Scott Boden discusses Emory Healthcare’s role as the Official Healthcare Provider of the Atlanta Braves, his family’s connection to the team and Bobby Cox, and more!
32 min
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Behind the Braves: Denny Neagle
Former Braves pitcher Denny Neagle discusses his big league career, what it’s like to coach his son, his experiences at Braves Fantasy Camp and much more!
49 min
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Behind the Braves: Kelly Crull
Veteran broadcaster Kelly Crull discusses her career in sports, her new role on FOX Sports South and much more!
43 min
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Behind the Braves: Baseball Is Back With Jeff F...
FOX Sports South broadcaster Jeff Francoeur previews what will be an exciting and unique 2020 baseball season!
48 min
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Behind the Braves: Scott Avett
Scott Avett from The Avett Brothers talks about his Braves fandom and his band's MusiCares benefit concert on the Braves Facebook page!
22 min
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Behind the Braves: Shane Green
Braves pitcher Shane Greene discusses what it was like being traded to Atlanta, his work with Champions Rise Challenge, what he’s been doing while quarantined and much more!
43 min
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Behind the Braves: Adam Duvall
Braves outfielder Adam Duvall discusses playing baseball with Type 1 Diabetes, his fantastic 2019 postseason performance, his mindset when he went back to the Minor Leagues, what new hobbies he's picked up while quarantined and more!
53 min
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Behind the Braves: Jackie Robinson Day With Ter...
Braves Hall of Famer Terry Pendleton discusses the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson!
34 min
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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
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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
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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
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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