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 - 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
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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
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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
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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
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Behind the Braves - Brian McCann
Brian McCann talks about returning home to the Braves for the 2019 season!
27 min
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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
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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
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Behind the Braves - Brian Snitker
Braves manager Brian Snitker talks about the 2018 season and winning the NL East, Minor League memories, the future of the organization, the support of his family in his career, his contract extension, his dedication to the Braves' organization and more!
41 min
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Behind the Braves- John Smoltz
Hall of Famer John Smoltz talks about changes he’d like to see in baseball, life as a broadcaster, the parallels between the 1991 Braves and the 2018 Braves, playing in the Senior US Open and more!
43 min
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Behind the Braves - Alex Anthopoulos
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos discusses falling in love with baseball while growing up in Canada, what it took for him break into the baseball industry, pitching trends and the 2018 Braves season.
49 min
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Behind the Braves - Tom Glavine
Hall of Famer Tom Glavine discusses life as a family man, pitching, his future in baseball, the 2018 Atlanta Braves and what it's like experiencing the postseason for the first time as a player.
47 min
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Behind the Braves Trailer
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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