Behind the Braves

On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.  “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995 Atlanta Braves, including Baseball Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Fred McGriff, as well as Braves Hall of Famers David Justice, Javy Lopez and Leo Mazzone.Part 2 gives an in-depth look at the key moments and games of the 1995 National League Division Series vs. the Colorado Rockies and the 1995 National League Championship Series vs. the Cincinnati Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.  “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995 Atlanta Braves, including Baseball Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Fred McGriff, as well as Braves Hall of Famers David Justice, Javy Lopez and Leo Mazzone.Part 3 takes listeners on a journey through the entire 1995 World Series and the celebration that followed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 28, 1995, the Atlanta Braves brought home the first major professional sports championship to the City of Atlanta.  “FINALLY! The ’95 Braves” presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casinos tells the story of that historic season through the memories of 20 players and personnel from the 1995 Atlanta Braves, including Baseball Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Fred McGriff, as well as Braves Hall of Famers David Justice, Javy Lopez and Leo Mazzone.Part 1 examines the pressure that had been building since the Braves’ arrival to Atlanta in 1966 for the team to win a World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, Drake Baldwin, joins us for this week’s episode! Hear all about Drake’s rookie season and how he’s adjusting to life in the bigs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from Braves Stadium Host Lauren Sadd as she talks about her career path, her upbringing, and the newest Braves podcast she is hosting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves Director of Marketing and Advertising Jori Palmer joins the show to talk about the newest official Braves podcast: Braves Country Convos! And for the first time ever on Behind the Braves the tables are turned as Ricky becomes the guest! About Braves Country Convos: Join Jori Palmer and Lauren Sadd for some fun, lighthearted, and unexpected discussions as they interview guests with strong Braves Country ties about the things that connect us all. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just love a good story, you’ll find laughs, insight, and community right here. Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell joins the show to talk about his journey as a race car driver and his first visit to Truist Park.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Bowman of MLB.com joins the show to discuss the work to be done to the Braves roster for the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look back to our interview with Braves Hall of Famer Rico Carty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1995 World Series Champion and current Senior Director of Alumni Relations Greg McMichael joins the show to recap the 1995 World Series Championship team celebration held at Truist Park over the weekend!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves Entertainment Host “Chadalac” joins the show to talk about his career and his role as a gameday host.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team Historian Sam Wallace joins the show for this week’s Front Office Feature. Wallace shares what his day-to-day looks like, how he got his start in sports, and some of his favorite artifacts + stories from over twenty years with the team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After spending the last few days in Bristol, Tennessee for the Speedway Classic, Ricky is back in the office at Truist Park and answers questions from Behind the Braves listeners! You can submit your questions or comments to btb@braves.com for a chance to have them answered on a future episode of Behind the Braves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Rick Mast (also known as Ricky’s Dad) joins Ricky to talk about the Speedway Classic, hanging out with Braves players and coaches in the 90's, their favorite memories of Bristol Motor Speedway, what makes Bristol such a special place, an infamous softball game between the drivers of NASCAR and the NHRA, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a look back at Ricky and Greg's conversation with Hank Aaron in 2019! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights from the 2025 All-Star Media Day at the Coca-Cola Roxy with Chris Sale, Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Brian Snitker!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves pitcher Grant Holmes joins the show to talk about growing up in South Carolina as a Braves fan, what it was like to grind through a decade in the minors before getting the call to the big leagues, and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hank Aaron Fellow Jaylen Holmes joins the show to discuss the Hank Aaron Fellowship, growing up in Atlanta as a Braves fan, playing baseball in college, his career and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves Senior Director of Alumni Relations & Growing The Game Greg McMichael returns to Behind the Braves to discuss the effects of extreme heat on big-league ballplayers, what it’s like when a team starts building some positive momentum on the field, last weekend’s Native American Showcase at Truist Park and the upcoming Braves Country Baseball & Softball Championships!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some thoughts from the office at Truist Park and…VOTE RONALD! Braves.com/vote   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices