Behind the Braves

Latest Episodes:

John Smoltz and Jeff Francoeur Aug 17, 2023

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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!

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Jonathan Taylor Aug 11, 2023

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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.

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Braves Country Baseball and Softball! Aug 03, 2023

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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

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The Making of The Day the Braves Caught Fire and Trade Deadline! Jul 27, 2023

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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!

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The Day the Braves Caught Fire Jul 18, 2023

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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 beat writer I.J. Rosenberg, John Schuerholz, Joe Simpson, John Smoltz and sportscaster Steve Taylor, as well as through archival broadcast clips of Braves Hall of Fame announcers Skip Caray, Don Sutton and Pete Van Wieren.

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Ron Gant Jun 30, 2023

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Former Braves outfielder and current FOX 5 Good Day Atlanta co-anchor Ron Gant joins the show to discuss his post-baseball career as a broadcaster, transitioning from baseball broadcasting to the news broadcasting, being a member of the 30-30 club and his upcoming bobblehead giveaway!

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B.B. Abbott Jun 19, 2023

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B.B. Abbott, Executive Vice President and Managing Executive of Wasserman Baseball, joins the show to discuss how he became an agent, how he’s approached representing Chipper Jones throughout his career, how the Matt Olson contract extension came to be and much more!

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Mark Bowman Jun 07, 2023

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MLB.com’s Mark Bowman joins the show to discuss all things 2023 Braves including the current state of the rotation, Pete Alonso’s “Throw it again” comment, AJ Smith-Shawver’s ascension to the big leagues, updates on Max Fried and Kyle Wright, Michael Harris II’s season thus far, Marcell Ozuna’s resurgence and more!

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Mike Plant Jun 01, 2023

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Braves Development Company President and CEO Mike Plant joins the show to discuss how the idea and planning for Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta came to be, being the model for other sports franchises, the future of The Battery Atlanta and much more!

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Big Boi May 17, 2023

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Atlanta legend Big Boi joins the show to discuss the upcoming Outkast Night and bobblehead giveaway at Truist Park on May 25, what it was like to perform at the 2021 World Series celebration, Outkast’s influence on Atlanta culture and much more!

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