Behind the Braves
by MLB.com
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.
Episodes
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Greg McMichael
It's an old-school “Bubba and Harry” edition of Behind the Braves as Greg McMichael reunites with Ricky Mast! The 1995 World Series champion and Braves Director of Alumni Relations and Growing the Game joins the show to discuss the latest happenings with Braves Country Baseball and Softball,...
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Two Sport Athletes
Braves Historian Sam Wallace returns to Behind the Braves to explore the rare athletes talented enough to compete at the highest level in more than one sport. Sam shares the stories of Braves who also played professional football and basketball, including Jim Thorpe, Deion Sanders, Brian Jordan,...
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Fan FAQ With Mark Owens!
Braves In-Game Host Mark Owens returns to Behind the Braves to answer some of the questions he hears most often from fans at Truist Park! Mark discusses how to get selected to race The Freeze, the best way to score a gate giveaway, the difference between giveaways and ticket packages, whether…
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Brent Suter
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Brent Suter joins the Behind the Braves podcast to talk about his whirlwind journey to Atlanta, including finding out he’d been traded to the Braves while on the golf course. Suter discusses the full-circle experience of playing for the team he rooted for while…
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Mastodon
Mastodon’s Troy Sanders and Brann Dailor join Behind the Braves for a wide-ranging conversation about music, baseball and their deep connection to Atlanta.Troy and Brann discuss the creative process behind Mastodon’s new album, Marrow Deep, the band’s desire to continue exploring new sounds more...
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Live From Alumni Weekend With Brian Snitker!
Brian Snitker joins a special edition of the Behind the Braves podcast, recorded live at Truist Park during Braves Alumni Weekend!In a fun conversation with Braves Game Day Plaza Host Chadalac, Snitker talks about life after nearly five decades in the Braves organization, enjoying retirement with...
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Top 10 Trades In Braves History
It's time for another edition of Behind the Braves: Historian Tour! Braves Historian Sam Wallace joins Ricky Mast to count down his picks for the 10 greatest trades in Braves history.From franchise-altering blockbuster deals to under-the-radar moves that changed the course of Braves history, Sam...
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UGA Head Baseball Coach Wes Johnson
University of Georgia Head Baseball Coach Wes Johnson joins Behind the Braves to discuss his remarkable coaching journey and life in baseball!
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Top 10 BravesVision Games of 2026's First Half With Wiley Ballard
Braves Senior Manager of Digital Media Content Ricky Mast is joined by BravesVision's Wiley Ballard for a fun look back at the first half of the 2026 Braves season. Together, they count down the 10 best games that aired on BravesVision, reliving unforgettable moments, dramatic finishes, standout...
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Sid Bream
Atlanta Braves legend Sid Bream joins Braves Senior Manager of Digital Media Content Ricky Mast on this episode of Behind the Braves for a heartfelt and entertaining conversation covering his remarkable baseball journey and the moment that forever made him a Braves icon. Sid shares stories from…
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All-Time Braves Defensive Team
It's time for another edition of the Braves Historian Tour on Behind the Braves! Braves Historian Sam Wallace joins the show to go position by position and reveal who he believes is the greatest defensive player in Braves history at each position on the field. From legends of the past to modern...
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Braves Country Fest Preview With Mark Owens
🎸🤠 Braves Country Fest is almost here! On this episode of Behind the Braves, host Ricky Mast is joined by Braves In-Game Host Mark Owens and Braves Senior Coordinator of Digital Marketing Victoria Rossman to preview one of the biggest summer events at Truist Park. The trio breaks down the...
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Jeremy Hefner
On this episode of Behind the Braves, host Ricky Mast sits down with Atlanta Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner for an in-depth conversation about his baseball journey, coaching philosophy, and what makes the Braves pitching staff so successful. Hefner shares stories from growing up in Oklahoma,...
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Remembering Bobby Cox and Ted Turner
Greg McMichael joins host Ricky Mast on this episode of Behind the Braves to reflect on the lives and legacies of two towering figures in Braves history: legendary manager Bobby Cox and longtime Braves owner Ted Turner.McMichael shares personal memories from his playing days under Cox during the...
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Historian Tour: 1976 Nickname Jerseys
Step back into one of the most colorful—and unconventional—chapters in Braves history. In this installment of Behind the Braves: Historian Tour, team historian Sam Wallace joins the show to unpack the story behind the infamous 1976 “nickname” jerseys—an experiment that saw players swap their last...
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VP of Marketing & Innovation Greg Mize
In this episode of Behind the Braves, Ricky Mast sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with his boss, Greg Mize, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation for the Atlanta Braves. Greg shares his journey from his early roots and upbringing to his college experience, and he walks through his...
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Historian Tour: Braves Ballparks
In this episode of our Historian Tour series, Braves Historian Sam Wallace takes us on a journey through every home ballpark in the history of the Braves!
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Daytona 500 Champion Tyler Reddick
Tyler Reddick joins the show to discuss winning the 2026 Daytona 500, his family connection to baseball (his late father-in-law Jose DeLeon was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons), what it's like having Michael Jordan as his boss, and plays a fun game of “Baseball player or NASCAR...
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 2
On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta. “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995...
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FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 1
On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta. “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995...
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FINALLY! The ’95 Braves Part 3
On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta. “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995...
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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.
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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.
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Introducing Braves Country Convos with Jori Palmer!
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! About Braves Country Convos: Join Jori Palmer and...
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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.
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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.
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Best Of: Rico Carty
We take a look back to our interview with Braves Hall of Famer Rico Carty!
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1995 30th Anniversary Celebration Recap With Greg McMichael
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!
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Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac”
Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac” joins the show to talk about his career and his role as a gameday host.
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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.
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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 [email protected] for a chance to have them answered on a future episode of...
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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...
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Best Of Behind the Braves: Hank Aaron
We take a look back at Ricky and Greg's conversation with Hank Aaron in 2019!
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All-Star Media Day With Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Brian Snitker
Highlights from the 2025 All-Star Media Day at the Coca-Cola Roxy with Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Brian Snitker!
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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!
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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!
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Greg McMichael Returns, How Players Handle The Heat, Is Momentum Real, Native American Showcase and BCBS Championships!
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...
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Vote Ronald!
Some thoughts from the office at Truist Park and…VOTE RONALD! Braves.com/vote
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All-Star Memories With Andruw Jones, Dan Uggla and Bruce Benedict
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!
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Live From Spire Motorsports Part 2: Rajah Caruth and Andrés Pérez De Lara
Live from Spire Motorsports Fan Day with NASCAR Truck Series drivers Rajah Caruth and Andrés Pérez De Lara!
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Live From Spire Motorsports Part 1: Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell and Justin Haley
Behind the Braves travels up to Spire Motorsports to talk about the Speedway Classic and more with NASCAR Cup Series drivers Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell and Justin Haley!
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Wiley Ballard
Fanduel Sports Network’s Wiley Ballard joins the show to talk his first full season covering the Braves and his Atlanta-based upbringing.
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Ty Dillion
Nascar driver Ty Dillon joins the show to talk about his Braves fandom and the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol this August.
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Paul Byrd
Paul Byrd joins the show to talk about his hiatus from broadcasting, his family, and his return to TVs across Braves Country
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Barrett Sallee, Braves Pregame and Postgame Radio Host Joins the Show
Braves pregame and postgame radio host Barrett Sallee joins the show to talk about his career in sports media and his first season with Braves Radio Network.
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Offense Heating Up, Addition of Verdugo, Emergence of Drake Baldwin, and More!
Mark Bowman joins the show to discuss the Braves offense, the impact Alex Verdugo is having on the offense, Chris Sale, Drake Baldwin and more!
About this show
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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