Episodes
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 05/02/24
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/04/24
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/21/24
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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/08/24
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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/28/24
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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/14/24
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 Braves on a second-half run for the ages and lay the foundation for a historic era of excellence of...
Published 02/07/24
New Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic joins the podcast to share a little bit about himself and his excitement to be an Atlanta Brave. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/31/24
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!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/24/24
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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/10/24
Braves Advance Scout Jonathan Schuerholz discusses his career in baseball as a scout, player, coach, manager and what it was like growing up around the game of baseball with his father, John Schuerholz. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 12/14/23
Hot stove league has officially begun as Ricky and Greg discuss what moves they would like to see the Braves make for the 2024 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/10/23
Ricky and Greg look ahead to the 2023 NLDS between the Braves and the Phillies! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/06/23
Atlanta Braves Director of Baseball Player Relations Franco Garcia joins the show on Los Bravos Night to discuss his career in baseball! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/29/23
Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan and the Braves Radio Network joins the show to discuss the remainder of the Braves' regular season and looks ahead to possible NLDS opponents and how the Braves will construct their NLDS roster! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/21/23
Greg and Ricky (AKA Bubba and Harry) discuss the Braves' sixth straight NL East title! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/15/23
Ronit Shah joins the show to discuss his role as Director of Amateur Scouting for the Atlanta Braves! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/07/23
Newly inducted Braves Hall of Famer Rico Carty is interviewed live at Truist Park during Alumni Weekend! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/24/23
John Smoltz and Jeff Francoeur join the show to discuss their now legendary June 8th Braves broadcast with Tom Glavine and Chipper Jones and preview what might happen when the four of them reunite to do it again on Bally Sports South on August 23! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/17/23
Jonathan Taylor joins the show to discuss his role as the first-ever Atlanta Braves Bill Bartholomay Fellow, his baseball journey as a youngster, and his life-changing injury while playing baseball at the University of Georgia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/11/23
Greg and Ricky discuss Braves Country Baseball and Softball, a youth organization recently launched by the Atlanta Braves that will provide league and all-star tournament play for children 5-12 years old. Beginning in March 2024, the new program will increase participation in baseball and softball play at the local level. For more information please visit Braves.com/bcbs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
Published 08/03/23
Ricky and Greg (AKA Bubba and Harry) are back to discuss the making of The Day the Braves Caught Fire, what the Braves might do at the trade deadline and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/27/23
July 20, 1993: One of the wildest days in the history of the Atlanta Braves unfolds as the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium press box catches on fire moments before newly acquired slugger Fred McGriff is slated to make his Braves debut. “Behind the Braves Presents: The Day the Braves Caught Fire” tells the story of that day through the memories of Steve Avery, Ron Gant, Tom Glavine, David Justice, Mark Lemke, Greg Maddux, Fred McGriff, Greg McMichael, former Atlanta Journal-Constitution Braves...
Published 07/18/23