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Behind the Braves

Greg McMichael, Ricky Mast

Booking Overview

Official team interview show focused on Atlanta Braves history, players, personnel, legends, and notable fans, with recurring external guests from professional baseball and Atlanta’s cultural community. Credible pitches include current or former MLB players, baseball historians, team executives, championship figures, and prominent Atlanta-connected musicians or public personalities; booking difficulty is high because guest relevance to the Braves and access to the organization are typically essential.

Metrics

Episodes: 266

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 194.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@mlb.com

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Host

Greg McMichael - Former Atlanta Braves closer, World Series champion, and current Braves director of alumni relations.

Ricky Mast - MLB.com host and Braves-focused podcast personality.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Current or former Major League Baseball players, Braves legends and executives, long-serving team personnel, baseball historians, or prominent Atlanta-connected public figures and musicians with a credible Braves connection.
Required Achievements:  
Major League Baseball careers, World Series involvement, Long-term contributions to the Atlanta Braves, Recognized expertise in Braves or baseball history, Prominent careers in Atlanta’s music or cultural community

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark Owens - Truist Park Fan Experience, Braves Game-day Traditions, Fan Giveaways, The Freeze Race, And Returning To The Organization.

Brent Suter - His Journey From Harvard And The Minor Leagues To MLB, Joining The Braves, Family Life, Children’s Books, Music, Environmental Causes, And Baseball.

Brann Dailor - Mastodon’s Creative Process And New Music, Atlanta Identity, Braves Fandom, Baseball Influences, Touring, And Band Chemistry.

Troy Sanders - Mastodon’s Creative Process And New Music, Atlanta Identity, Braves Fandom, Baseball Influences, Touring, And Band Chemistry.

Brian Snitker - Life After Retirement, Braves Player Development, Lessons From Bobby Cox, Current Baseball, Ballparks, Rule Changes, And Hank Aaron’s Legacy.

Recent Topics

Sports, Baseball, Professional Baseball, Baseball History, Sports Fandom

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind the Braves
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Greg McMichael

October 27, 2026

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 c...

Two Sport Athletes

October 05, 2026

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 s...

Fan FAQ With Mark Owens! 

September 18, 2026

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 Brave...

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Frequently asked questions

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Behind the Braves
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How do I get in touch with Behind the Braves?

Behind the Braves is hosted by Greg McMichael and Ricky Mast. Its publicly listed email is podcast@mlb.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind the Braves?

The publicly listed email for Behind the Braves: podcast@mlb.com.

How many listeners does Behind the Braves have?

Podseeker estimates Behind the Braves reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Braves?

Behind the Braves typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or former Major League Baseball players, Braves legends and executives, long-serving team personnel, baseball historians, or prominent Atlanta-connected public figures and musicians with a credible Braves connection. Common among recent guests: Major League Baseball careers; World Series involvement; Long-term contributions to the Atlanta Braves. Recent guests include Mark Owens, Brent Suter, and Brann Dailor.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Braves?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Behind the Braves cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Baseball, Professional Baseball, Baseball History, and Sports Fandom. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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