Behind the Braves

“The Best I Could: The Chuck Goggin Story” chronicles the incredible life and career of a former Braves infielder who narrowly escaped death multiple times en route to becoming the most decorated Vietnam War veteran to play in Major League Baseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Kevin McAlpin from 680 The Fan and the Braves Radio Network joins the show to preview the Braves’ crucial final homestead of the regular season!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Greg McMichael returns to the show. Ricky and Greg discuss the current state of the team, the upcoming schedule this September, and postseason possibilities. They also touch on Braves Country Baseball & Softball.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Senior Vice President of Ticket Operations, Anthony Esposito, sits down to talk about his career path, his day-to-day responsibilities, and give advice to younger professionals looking to break into the sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 1984: The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres engage in what was possibly the wildest brawl in the history of Major League Baseball. “Behind the Braves Presents: The Boys of Brawl” tells the story of that day through the memories of Bruce Benedict, Bob Horner, Glenn Hubbard, Randy Johnson, Dale Murphy, and Jerry Royster, as well as through archival clips from TV and radio broadcasts. Le...

On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Braves alum Brett Butler shares his journey to the big leagues, playing in an All-Star game, returning to play ball after beating cancer, and the transition from playing to coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, executive vice president of development Jeremy Strife joins the show. Strife shares all about the developing of The Battery Atlanta, as well as his journey to joining the Braves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Prospectus’ Gaurav Vedak joins the show to talk all things MLB Draft and the Braves farm system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Bowman joins the show this week to talk about his new book, The Franchise: Atlanta Braves.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves Hall of Famer Tim Hudson joins this week’s episode! Hudson talks about his playing career, his life after baseball including coaching, and shares a little about his family and charitable work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relief pitcher Pierce Johnson joins this week’s episode to talk about his journey to the bigs. Pierce shares his experience playing in Japan, choosing to play college ball before going pro, and how growing up around baseball shaped his path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Front office features return in this week’s episode of Behind the Braves! Manager of Premium Memberships, John Farrell, joins the show to talk about how he started working in sports and what his day-to-day looks like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Braves alum Jeff Treadway joins the show. Treadway talks about how he was signed after being undrafted, playing for the team he grew up watching, and his career after baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Greg McMichael returns to the show alongside co-host Ricky Mast. McMichael gives an update on all things Braves Country Baseball and Softball. The two also discuss the first month of Braves baseball and the recent road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, film director Charlie Myers joins the show to talk about the making of the newest Atlanta Braves documentary, Always Believe: The Ozzie Albies Story. Myers discusses traveling to Curacao to film, unraveling vulnerable topics while interviewing, and building a friendship with Ozzie himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Matt Olson joins the show to talk about his work with ReClif, The Matt Pack ticket package he offers, and why his work in the autism community is important to him. Host Ricky Mast is also joined by a Braves A-List member with children on the autism spectrum to talk about his family’s experiences at Truist Park and how the Braves have impacted his family. Lear...

This week’s episode celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run. Host Ricky Mast interviews a fan that was in attendance and gets his first-hand account at how the record-breaking moment unfolded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves Radio Network’s Kevin McAlpin sits down with Ricky to preview the 2024 season! Hear his thoughts on Spring Training, the newest Braves acquisitions, and some predictions around the league heading into the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jori Palmer joins the show to discuss her role as Director of Marketing and Advertising for the Atlanta Braves, her career in sports, her advice to young professionals who dream of working in sports, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) reunite to celebrate the launch of the inaugural season of Braves Country Baseball and Softball! For more information on Braves Country Baseball and Softball please visit braves.com/bcbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, host Ricky Mast is joined by the Atlanta Braves Director of Diversity Marketing, Eugene Brooks. Brooks talks growing up a Braves fan, the organization’s diversity marketing initiatives, and the path he took to get where he is today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, the Rome Braves were one of the youngest teams in Minor League Baseball. While the roster was loaded with first round draft picks and big-league prospects, this talented band of mostly teenagers would struggle mightily during the first half of the season. No one knew it at the time, but future household names such as Austin Riley, Max Fried and Ronald Acuña Jr. would lead the 2016 Rome Br...

New Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic joins the podcast to share a little bit about himself and his excitement to be an Atlanta Brave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a trip to North Port, Florida for 2024 Braves Fantasy Camp. Ricky and Greg sit down with Kevin McAlpin and camper Nick Sargent to talk all things camp. From the games to the stories to the bonds formed year after year, the group shares it all!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Braves pitcher C.J. Nitkowski joins the show to talk about his new role as lead analyst on Braves telecasts on Bally Sports South and Bally Sports Southeast, how he became the first ever professional baseball player to have his own website, his thoughts on the 2024 Braves roster, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices