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Behind the Braves, the official podcast of the Atlanta Braves, takes fans on a journey to uncover the stories - known and untold - about our beloved team. Former Braves closer, World Series champion and current director of alumni relations Greg McMichael and MLB.com's Ricky Mast are joined by Braves legends, players and even famous fans, to share the passion and history of this proud franchise.
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Two friends who work in baseball, Ben Ingram and Ricky Mast, spend their offseason doing what they love best: Talking about music. During each episode of Yeehaw Junction Ben and Ricky explore unique themes and topics of discussion based around their love of music. Season 1 topics include: Favorite live albums? Favorite cover songs? If you had a time machine, what artists would travel back in time to see and when would you see them? What were you listening to during your senior year of high s ...
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On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Senior Vice President of Ticket Operations, Anthony Esposito, sits down to talk about his career path, his day-to-day responsibilities, and give advice to younger professionals looking to break into the sports world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc…
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August 12, 1984: The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres engage in what was possibly the wildest brawl in the history of Major League Baseball. “Behind the Braves Presents: The Boys of Brawl” tells the story of that day through the memories of Bruce Benedict, Bob Horner, Glenn Hubbard, Randy Johnson, Dale Murphy, and Jerry Royster, as well as throu…
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On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Braves alum Brett Butler shares his journey to the big leagues, playing in an All-Star game, returning to play ball after beating cancer, and the transition from playing to coaching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo…
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On this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, executive vice president of development Jeremy Strife joins the show. Strife shares all about the developing of The Battery Atlanta, as well as his journey to joining the Braves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y…
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Baseball Prospectus’ Gaurav Vedak joins the show to talk all things MLB Draft and the Braves farm system. 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/adchoicesBy MLB.com
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Mark Bowman on His New Book -- The Franchise: Atlanta Braves
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Mark Bowman joins the show this week to talk about his new book, The Franchise: 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/adchoicesBy MLB.com
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Braves Hall of Famer Tim Hudson joins this week’s episode! Hudson talks about his playing career, his life after baseball including coaching, and shares a little about his family and charitable work. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht…
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Relief pitcher Pierce Johnson joins this week’s episode to talk about his journey to the bigs. Pierce shares his experience playing in Japan, choosing to play college ball before going pro, and how growing up around baseball shaped his path. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy …
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Front office features return in this week’s episode of Behind the Braves! Manager of Premium Memberships, John Farrell, joins the show to talk about how he started working in sports and what his day-to-day looks like To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad …
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In this week’s episode of Behind the Braves, Braves alum Jeff Treadway joins the show. Treadway talks about how he was signed after being undrafted, playing for the team he grew up watching, and his career after baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you…
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All About Braves Country Baseball and Softball
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In this episode, Greg McMichael returns to the show alongside co-host Ricky Mast. McMichael gives an update on all things Braves Country Baseball and Softball. The two also discuss the first month of Braves baseball and the recent road trip. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy …
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Film Director Charlie Myers Discusses the Making of Always Believe: The Ozzie Albies Story
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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 …
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The Matt Pack, ReClif, and Autism Awareness Month
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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…
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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…
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Ben and Ricky discuss some of their favorite live albums, including the album that inspired the creation of the Yeehaw Junction podcast!By Ricky Mast and Ben Ingram
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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 abo…
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Ben and Ricky discuss some of their favorite cover songs that span a wide range of genres both in the original artists and the artists who covered them! Check out a playlist of all of the songs discussed in this episode here: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/yeehaw-junction-favorite-cover-songs/pl.u-76oNN73TWGdWJa…
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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 ch…
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Top 10 Songs On The Day You Were Born
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Ben and Ricky review the Top 10 songs on the days that they were born. For Ben, it’s the Top 10 songs on March 13, 1980. For Ricky, it’s the Top 10 songs on June 27, 1983. There are some songs and artists that they love...and some that they despise. Both lead to lots of laughs and interesting tangents along the way!…
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Favorite Texas Artists (And Ricky’s Going To Be A Dad!)
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Ricky opens the show by revealing that he’s going to be a father and how music has already played a part in this new journey. Then he and Ben discuss their favorite music artists from the state of Texas. Artists discussed include: Waylon Jennings, Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, George Strait, Pantera, ZZ Top, Ryan Bin…
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Braves Country Baseball and Softball Launch!
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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 y…
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What Did You Listen To During Your Senior Year Of High School?
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Ben Ingram and Ricky Mast recall the many different artists and songs that they were each listening to when they were seniors in high school. Which artists do they still listen to? Which artists are they embarrassed to admit they listened to? In total they discuss over 50 artists, including breakout discussions on one hit wonders of the 90's, compi…
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Ben Ingram and Ricky Mast discuss their favorite single sides of albums. Their discussion includes over 20 albums from different eras and genres and the impact that these albums have had on their lives.By Ricky Mast and Ben Ingram
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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/p…
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Welcome to the premiere episode of the Yeehaw Junction podcast! In this episode, Ben Ingram and Ricky Mast tackle their first music topic: If they had a time machine, what artists would they travel back in time to see perform live? They discuss 20 artists across multiple genres including classic rock, country, grunge, blues, heavy metal and pop fro…
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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 Frie…
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Introducing Yeehaw Junction! Two friends who work in baseball, Ben Ingram and Ricky Mast, spend their offseason doing what they love: Talking about music! During each episode of Yeehaw Junction Ben and Ricky explore unique themes and topics of discussion based around their love of music.By Ricky Mast
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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…
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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-…
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