Behind the Braves

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Behind the Braves: Kevin McAlpin Jul 07, 2021

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Braves Radio Network Host/Reporter Kevin McAlpin joins the show to discuss being an important part of Ricky’s upcoming wedding, what he thinks the Braves should do at the trade deadline including which players he thinks the team could target, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Midseason/Looking Ahead Jun 30, 2021

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Greg and Ricky discuss the current state of the 2021 Braves, the types of moves that need to be made in order to help the team in the second half of the season, what it’s like to grind through a rough stretch on the mound for a pitcher and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: John Smoltz Jun 25, 2021

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Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz (interview starts at 13:30) discusses the transition from player to broadcaster, the amount of preparation that goes into broadcasting baseball games, what it was like to go back and forth from the starting rotation to the bullpen, how an underperforming team can turn its season around, some of the current challenges faced by Major League Baseball and what he would do to address them, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Mark Wohlers Jun 16, 2021

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Former Braves pitcher Mark Wohlers joins the show (interview starts at 8:25) to discuss his career in baseball including being drafted and making the decision to turn pro after high school, making his debut on the 1991 “Worst to First” team, getting the final 3 outs of the 1995 World Series, some funny stories from the clubhouse, his current career as a real estate agent and much more! Also, Greg shares some exciting upcoming Braves events and he and Ricky have some fun discussing the upcoming Tennessee/Virginia matchup in the College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Gabe Burns Jun 10, 2021

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Gabe Burns discusses his career path in becoming the Braves beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (interview starts at 12:35), what it’s like covering the team on a daily basis, his thoughts on the 2021 season thus far and much more! Also, Greg shares a big announcement regarding Braves Fantasy Camp and Ricky reveals some exciting news from his personal life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Austin Riley and DFCS Caregivers Jun 02, 2021

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Braves third baseman Austin Riley (interview starts at 4:10) discusses the adjustments that he’s made at the plate that have led to his stellar season thus far, the defensive work that he puts in every day, developing a love for the game of baseball as a youngster and much more! Afterward, in honor of National Foster Care Month, Greg and Ricky sit down for a special chat with four incredible people (Blake and Julie Stringer, Arica Spilers and Randy Pearson) who were recently named “Caregivers of the Year” by the Division of Family & Children Services in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Live From Alumni Weekend With Bob Horner May 26, 2021

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Former Braves All-Star and 1978 National League Rookie of the Year Bob Horner joins the show (interview starts at 13:35) live during Alumni Weekend at Truist Park to discuss his baseball career. He talks about how quickly a big-leaguer’s time in MLB can fly by, the differences between the equipment that players use today as compared to the equipment used by players in his era, the biggest highlight of his career, what he remembers about hitting a home run in his big-league debut, his experience playing professional baseball in Japan and more! After the interview, Greg and Ricky discuss Austin Riley winning National League Player of the Week and his recent transformation at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Matt Tuiasosopo May 19, 2021

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Former Major League Baseball player and current Gwinnett Stripers Manager Matt Tuiasosopo (interview starts at 11:01) discusses what Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month means to him and his family, how he made the successful transition from player to manager, the joys and challenges of managing a baseball team and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Grady Jarrett May 12, 2021

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Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (interview starts at 6:49) discusses his lifelong love of baseball, his new podcast Getting Real With Grady Jarrett, the importance of mentorship, giving back to the community, what motivates him to be the best at his profession and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Behind the Braves: Mark Bowman May 05, 2021

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MLB.com’s Mark Bowman (interview starts at 8:00) discusses the first month of the 2021 season, why he believes the Braves record will significantly improve as the season progresses, the emergence of Huascar Ynoa, Austin Riley moving up the lineup, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s elevation to an elite player and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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