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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Mark Owens Returns!
Longtime Braves In-Game Host Mark Owens is returning to Truist Park in 2026! On this episode of Behind the Braves, Mark talks about his excitement to be back at the ballpark this season and recalls some of his favorite memories over the years as Braves In-Game Host.
50 min
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Historian Tour: The Braves Come to Atlanta
Welcome back to another season of Behind the Braves! In this episode, we’re launching a new series: Historian Tour. Braves Historian Sam Wallace will join us for a monthly sit-down recapping iconic moments in Braves history. Let’s begin by taking it back sixty years to the Braves arriving in Atlanta.
29 min
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“FINALLY! The '95 Braves” Bonus Content
On this week’s show, listeners are given exclusive access to some bonus interview clips from the “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” docu-series!
17 min
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The Making Of “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves”
Ricky takes listeners behind the scenes to discuss the making of “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos” including the backstory, the process and some interesting moments during the production.
31 min
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FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 2
Part 2 gives an in-depth look at the key moments and games of the 1995 National League Division Series vs. the Colorado Rockies and the 1995 National League Championship Series vs. the Cincinnati Reds.
50 min
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FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 1
Part 1 examines the pressure that had been building since the Braves’ arrival to Atlanta in 1966 for the team to win a World Series.
69 min
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FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 3
Part 3 takes listeners on a journey through the entire 1995 World Series and the celebration that followed.
93 min
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NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin
Our 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, Drake Baldwin, joins us for this week’s episode! Hear all about Drake’s rookie season and how he’s adjusting to life in the bigs.
15 min
9
Braves Stadium Host Lauren Sadd
Hear from Braves Stadium Host Lauren Sadd as she talks about her career path, her upbringing, and the newest Braves podcast she is hosting.
36 min
10
Introducing Braves Country Convos with Jori Pal...
Braves Director of Marketing and Advertising Jori Palmer joins the show to talk about the newest official Braves podcast: Braves Country Convos! And for the first time ever on Behind the Braves the tables are turned as Ricky becomes the guest!
45 min
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NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell
NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell joins the show to talk about his journey as a race car driver and his first visit to Truist Park.
19 min
12
Looking Ahead With Mark Bowman
Mark Bowman of MLB.com joins the show to discuss the work to be done to the Braves roster for the 2026 season.
33 min
13
Best Of: Rico Carty
We take a look back to our interview with Braves Hall of Famer Rico Carty!
48 min
14
1995 30th Anniversary Celebration Recap With Gr...
1995 World Series Champion and current Senior Director of Alumni Relations Greg McMichael joins the show to recap the 1995 World Series Championship team celebration held at Truist Park over the weekend!
18 min
15
Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac”
Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac”
33 min
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Team Historian Sam Wallace
Team Historian Sam Wallace joins the show for this week’s Front Office Feature. Wallace shares what his day-to-day looks like, how he got his start in sports, and some of his favorite artifacts + stories from over twenty years with the team.
32 min
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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!
23 min
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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
19
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
20
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
21
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
24
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