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 - Bob Horner
Braves legend Bob Horner talks about being drafted number 1 overall and going straight to the big leagues, the bond that he shared with his father, being a member of the inaugural class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame, playing professionally in Japan, hitting four home runs in one game and more!
60 min
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Behind the Braves - Eric Young
Braves First Base Coach Eric Young discusses working with the current team, his sons’ careers in baseball and acting, working with young players like Ronald Acuña and Ozzie Albies, observing Freddie Freeman’s role as a team leader and MUCH more!
50 min
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Behind the Braves - Andruw Jones
Braves Hall of Famer Andruw Jones talks about the All-Star Game returning to Atlanta, what it’s like to participate in the Home Run Derby, working with current Braves players and prospects, his son perhaps pursuing a baseball career, playing professionally in Japan and more!
49 min
179
Behind the Braves - Luke Jackson
Braves pitcher Luke Jackson talks about his breakout season, rebounding from a tough start to the season, the ups and down of being a baseball player who’s trying to establish himself in the big leagues, his athletic family, being teammates with Brian McCann, funny nicknames and more!
54 min
180
Behind the Braves - Chase Elliott
NASCAR driver Chase Elliott discusses his Braves fandom, the parallels between baseball and auto racing and much more!
41 min
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Behind the Braves: Chip Caray
Longtime Braves broadcaster Chip Caray discusses his career in baseball, his legendary family, the state of the game and much more!
64 min
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Behind the Braves - Brian Finneran
680 The Fan's Brian Finneran discusses his career and his experiences as a participant of Braves Fantasy Camp!
47 min
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Behind the Braves - Leo Mazzone
Legendary Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone talks about his career in baseball both as a player in the minor leagues and in the big leagues as a coach!
67 min
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Behind the Braves - Jason Isbell
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell talks about his love of Braves baseball & how it bonded him to his grandparents, going to Braves games as a kid, watching baseball with his daughter, what instrument a relief pitcher would play in a band, his music festival ShoalsFest & more!
52 min
185
Behind the Braves - Top 5 Braves Moments
Greg McMichael and Ricky Mast each share their personal top 5 Braves moments and also discuss other moments, both famous and infamous, in Braves history.
70 min
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Behind the Braves - Alex Anthopoulos
Braves Executive Vice President and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses the process of signing Ronald Acuña Jr. to a contract extension, who Acuña is as a ballplayer and a person, the praise and the criticism that comes with being a GM, the bullpen and more!
50 min
187
Behind the Braves - David Justice
Braves Hall of Famer David Justice talks about being part of the "Worst to First" Braves & how it compares to the current young core of Braves players, his family, coaching, ending up in baseball after going to college on a scholarship to play basketball & more!
54 min
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Behind the Braves - Derek Schiller
Braves president & CEO Derek Schiller discusses the lessons he learned from his father’s incredible career in sports & the Air Force, how working in baseball compares to working in other sports, his day-to-day responsibilities, seeing SunTrust Park come to fruition, the 2019 season & more!
47 min
189
Behind the Braves - Katie Hearn
After landing her dream job with the Braves, Katie Hearn suddenly lost her vision permanently due to pseudotumor cerebri. She discusses persevering through her diagnosis, learning to live independently again, being determined to return to her dream job, her special friendship with Walter Banks and more!
57 min
190
Behind the Braves - Marquis Grissom
Former Braves center fielder Marquis Grissom talks about growing up as 1 of 15 children in Atlanta, mentoring young athletes and his tremendous work with the Marquis Grissom Baseball Association. He also discusses his sons' baseball careers, what he did with the ball that he caught for the last out of the World Series and more!
56 min
191
Behind the Braves - Hank Aaron
Hall of Famer Hank Aaron talks about his relationship with Jackie Robinson, providing African American athletes better opportunities to play baseball, making his father’s dream come true, his approach to being successful in the business world, drafting Chipper Jones in 1990 and much more!
58 min
192
Behind the Braves - Jeff Francoeur
Former outfielder and current Braves broadcaster Jeff Francoeur discusses life as a family man, his playing career, pitching in the Minors and Majors, becoming a broadcaster and the preparation that goes into calling a game, singing in the car, the 2019 Braves and more!
57 min
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Behind the Braves - Terry Pendleton
Terry Pendleton discusses his upcoming induction into the Braves Hall of Fame, being a leader, why he chose the Braves as a free agent, working with Minor Leaguers as a special advisor, sticking up for your teammates, the origin of Greg McMichael's nickname and more!
43 min
194
Behind the Braves - Greg Maddux
Hall of Famer Greg Maddux talks about retirement, coaching his son at UNLV, how college baseball compares to professional baseball, how today’s pitchers differ from his era, his approach to pitching, how Greg McMichael earned his nickname, pranks in the big leagues and more!
46 min
195
Behind the Braves - Perry Minasian
Perry Minasian talks about his duties as Braves Vice President of Baseball Operations and Assistant General Manager, growing up in the locker room, learning from his baseball mentors, the current state of the team, cleaning bathrooms, wrestling with Bo Jackson & much more!
51 min
196
Behind the Braves - Josh Donaldson
New Braves slugger Josh Donaldson talks about growing up as a Braves/Ron Gant fan, learning perseverance & having a strong work ethic from his mom, being a leader, what it takes to win, making a cameo on the TV show “Vikings”, the origin of his Twitter handle, golf & more!
36 min
197
Behind the Braves - Brian McCann
Brian McCann talks about returning home to the Braves for the 2019 season!
27 min
198
Behind the Braves - Rico Carty
Braves legend Rico Carty discusses coming to the United States during segregation, hitting between Hank Aaron & Orlando Cepeda, being a fan favorite, the tragic death of his son, his charitable work with the Rico Carty Foundation & more.
66 min
199
Behind the Braves - Steve Avery
Former Braves pitcher and World Series champion Steve Avery discusses his playing days, coaching youth baseball, the unwritten rules of retaliation, playing pranks on teammates and more!
62 min
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Behind the Braves - Dale Murphy
Braves Hall of Famer Dale Murphy discusses owning a restaurant, life as a family man, the “unwritten rules” of baseball, what it was like moving from behind the plate to the outfield, the toughest pitchers he faced and more!
57 min