Behind the Braves

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!
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Mastodon’s Troy Sanders and Brann Dailor join Behind the Braves for a wide-ranging conversation about music, baseball and their deep connection to Atlanta.Troy and Brann discuss the creative process behind Mastodon’s new album, Marrow Deep, the band’s desire to continue exploring new sounds more than 25 years into their career, and what it means to represent Atlanta around the world. They also look back on the unforgettable experience of performing at Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s historic “Back to the Beginning” concert and share stories about meeting and touring with some of their musical heroes.Plus, the guys dive into their Braves fandom — from Troy growing up going to games with his family and discovering that Dale Murphy lived nearby, to Brann adopting the Braves after moving to Atlanta and celebrating the 2021 World Series championship with his neighborhood. They also talk Hank Aaron, Thin Lizzy, band chemistry, their baseball walk-up songs and much more!

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Brian Snitker joins a special edition of the Behind the Braves podcast, recorded live at Truist Park during Braves Alumni Weekend!In a fun conversation with Braves Game Day Plaza Host Chadalac, Snitker talks about life after nearly five decades in the Braves organization, enjoying retirement with his family and staying connected to the team. He also shares his thoughts on the current Braves, the lessons he learned from Bobby Cox, some of the great players he watched develop during his years in the Minor Leagues and much more.Plus, Snitker discusses his favorite ballparks, baseball’s new rules, his connection to Bull Durham, what’s still on his retirement bucket list and why there’s no question in his mind that Hank Aaron is the greatest baseball player of all time.

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It's time for another edition of Behind the Braves: Historian Tour! Braves Historian Sam Wallace joins Ricky Mast to count down his picks for the 10 greatest trades in Braves history.From franchise-altering blockbuster deals to under-the-radar moves that changed the course of Braves history, Sam reveals the trades that had the biggest impact on the organization. Along the way, he shares the stories behind each deal, why they mattered, and how they helped shape generations of Braves baseball.Whether you're a lifelong Braves fan or just love baseball history, this episode is packed with unforgettable players, fascinating stories, and plenty of debate.Want to learn even more about Braves history? Book a Historian Tour at Truist Park: Braves.com/toursFollow Sam Wallace:X: @BravesHistorianInstagram: @braveshistorian

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University of Georgia Head Baseball Coach Wes Johnson joins Behind the Braves to discuss his remarkable coaching journey and life in baseball!
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