Behind the Braves

In this special Veterans Day edition of Behind the Braves, Braves team historian Sam Wallace joins Ricky Mast to honor the courageous men who served both their country and the Braves organization. From World War I hero Hank Gowdy and World War II veteran Warren Spahn to Del Crandall’s service during the Korean War and Chuck Goggin’s remarkable story from Vietnam, Sam shares incredible stories of sacrifice, bravery, and patriotism, along with rare historical artifacts that bring these stories to life. Together, they reflect on the longstanding connection between baseball and the United States military and pay tribute to the veterans whose heroism extends far beyond the baseball diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, upcoming youth clinics at Truist Park, and the newly renamed Bobby Cox Coaches Clinic, honoring the legendary Braves manager and his lasting impact on the game. Greg and Ricky also reminisce about their childhood baseball experiences and discuss the importance of youth sports, community, hard work, and the life lessons learned on the field. Plus, Greg shares exciting details about the upcoming Braves Fantasy Camps, including a special collaboration with the St. Louis Cardinals! For more information please visit: ⚾️ Braves.com/clinics ⚾️ Braves.com/bcbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Gene Conley and Ron Reed, while discussing what made these athletes so exceptional and why we may never see their kind again. Plus, the guys look at other Braves with multi-sport backgrounds and how skills developed in other sports can translate to the baseball diamond. Follow Sam Wallace:X: @BravesHistorianInstagram: @braveshistorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 fans can propose on the big screen, how early to arrive at Truist Park, free tickets and much more. Plus, Mark shares what it’s been like returning to the Braves this season and why being back with Braves Country has meant so much to him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 growing up in Georgia, his first impressions of the Braves clubhouse and what makes the organization special. He also looks back on his unlikely journey from Harvard to the Major Leagues, getting drafted in the 31st round, working his way through the Minor Leagues and eventually getting the call to The Show. Plus, Suter talks about writing his children’s book The Binky Bandit, life as a father of three, his love of music and songwriting, his passion for environmental causes, the toughest hitters he’s faced and his favorite baseball movie. And, of course, Brent shows off some of the impressions that have made him one of baseball’s most entertaining personalities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices