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Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Tim Hudson and his wife, Kim, join Jori Palmer and Lauren Sadd for a special Braves Alumni Weekend edition of Braves Country Convos. Tim and Kim look back on their very different childhoods, the unlikely paths that brought them both to Auburn University and the friendship that eventually grew into a marriage. Tim shares stories from his baseball journey—from nearly joining the Air Force to starring at Auburn, reaching the Major Leagues and eventually being traded to the hometown Braves team he grew up watching. He also reflects on playing alongside Braves legends and the impact Bobby Cox had on his career. Kim opens up about balancing her own career in law with the demands of baseball and motherhood, how philanthropy became an important part of their lives, and the lessons they learned while raising three children. Together, the Hudsons share thoughtful advice on parenting, marriage, faith, family and using the opportunities they've been given to help others. Plus, they talk about their lasting connection to the Braves, why Alumni Weekend feels like a family reunion, Auburn sports, celebrity crushes and what they're looking forward to in the next chapter of their lives.

Braves Country Convos is back! Jori Palmer, Atlanta Braves Senior Director of Marketing & Advertising, and BravesVision’s Lauren Sadd sit down with Paige Yastrzemski, wife of Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, for a conversation about family, baseball and the journey that brought the Yastrzemskis to Atlanta.Paige shares what it has been like joining the Braves family, her Nashville roots and athletic career playing lacrosse at Vanderbilt, where she first met Mike. She also looks back on their years together through Mike’s long journey in the Minor Leagues, the unforgettable moment he finally received his call to the Majors and the perseverance it took to make that dream a reality.Plus, Paige offers a glimpse into the human side of life in professional baseball — raising a family through the demands of a Major League season, the relationships that develop inside a clubhouse and the importance she and Mike place on giving back to their community.

Braves Senior Director of Marketing & Advertising Jori Palmer joins BravesVision host Lauren Sadd for a special summer edition of Braves Country Convos! From can't-miss giveaways and exclusive ticket packages to Braves Country Fest, Independence Week, and all the fun happening at Truist Park, Jori and Lauren break down everything Braves fans need to know for June and July. In this episode, you'll hear about: ⚾ The Braves' hot start to the 2026 season 🎁 Upcoming giveaways, including David Justice, Ronald Acuña Jr., Alan Jackson, and Jermaine Dupri bobbleheads 🏒 The popular Drake Baldwin hockey jersey giveaway 🎟️ New ticket packages featuring SpongeBob and Toy Story 🤠 Braves Country Fest featuring Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, ERNEST, Mackenzie Carpenter, Scoot Teasley and more ❤️ Braves Foundation Day and the impact of the Atlanta Braves Foundation 🎆 Independence Week celebrations and the July 4th fireworks spectacular ⭐ Early All-Star campaign storylines and which Braves could be headed to Philadelphia Plus, Lauren shares stories from her time on BravesVision alongside Peter Moylan and gets a surprise baby gift to close out the show.Whether you're planning your next trip to Truist Park or just want to stay up to date on everything happening around Braves Country, this episode is packed with information you won't want to miss.

Get to know rising country artist Scoot Teasley before he takes the stage at the first-ever Braves Country Fest!On this episode of Braves Country Convos, Braves Senior Director of Marketing & Advertising Jori Palmer and BravesVision host Lauren Sadd sit down with North Georgia native Scoot Teasley to talk about growing up in Toccoa, his lifelong love for the Atlanta Braves, and the journey from playing baseball and drums in church to becoming one of country music’s rising stars. Scoot shares stories about: ⚾ His favorite Braves memories — including being at the Trust Park watch party for Game 6 of the 2021 World Series 🎶 How TikTok helped launch his music career 🎤 Writing songs in Nashville and collaborating with artists like Nelly 🏟️ Performing at CMA Fest and getting ready to play at Truist Park 🏎️ The origin story behind the name “Scoot” 🔥 New music, dream collaborations, and more! Don’t miss Scoot Teasley live at Braves Country Fest on June 13 at Truist Park! 🤠 Braves.com/bcf Subscribe for more Braves Country Convos episodes, exclusive Braves content, and behind-the-scenes stories from around Braves Country.

Country music meets Braves Country 🎶 ⚾️On this episode of Braves Country Convos, hosts Jori Palmer (Braves Senior Director of Marketing) and Lauren Sadd (BravesVision) sit down with rising country star Mackenzie Carpenter and her husband, Cole Neuber, for a fun, heartfelt, and wide-ranging conversation.Mackenzie shares her journey from growing up in Hull, Georgia to becoming a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, including writing hits with artists like Megan Moroney and carving out her own path in the industry. The couple opens up about their long-distance love story, how they met through Mackenzie’s brother in the Georgia Tech baseball program, and what it took to build a life together while chasing big dreams.Cole reflects on his time as a two-sport athlete at Georgia Tech and his deep Braves fandom—including being coached by Tom Glavine—while Mackenzie talks about her excitement for her upcoming performance at Truist Park during Braves Country Fest.The episode also dives into the realities of songwriting and breaking into the Nashville scene, life on the road and balancing careers in music and real estate, their support system as a couple chasing big goals together, and behind-the-scenes stories from touring, writing, and performing.Plus, stick around for a fun rapid-fire segment featuring favorite songs, travel dreams, gas station snacks, and more.Don’t miss Mackenzie Carpenter live at Braves Country Fest on June 13! Braves.com/bravescountryfest

On this episode of Braves Country Convos, hosts Jori Palmer and Lauren Sadd sit down with BravesVision broadcaster Wiley Ballard for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation that dives into both his personal journey and his passion for the game. Wiley shares how his love for sports first took shape—even if his own playing career peaked with roller hockey—and reflects on the moment he realized broadcasting could be his path. From being a self-described “theater kid” to learning how to prepare, ask the right questions, and develop his on-air voice, Wiley gives an inside look at the work that goes into the role. The conversation also explores his journey through Georgia Tech, working throughout college, and the importance of networking, timing, and persistence in breaking into the industry. Jori and Lauren also dig into Wiley’s career turning points—from his early jobs to his big breaks—and what it really takes to go from “cashier to reporter.” Plus, Wiley shares his thoughts on current Braves storylines, his deep love for Braves Country, and the influence of figures like Brian Snitker on his perspective of the game and life. It all wraps up with a fun rapid-fire segment, giving fans a glimpse of Wiley’s personality off the field—from favorite players to the most random fan interactions. Whether you’re an aspiring broadcaster or a die-hard Braves fan, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Ben Ingram from the Braves Radio Network sits down with Jori and Lauren in this latest episode of Braves Country Convos. Ben talks growing up in Mississippi, his path to broadcasting in the bigs, his offseason adventures, and more!

Terri Weiss, wife of Braves Manager Walt Weiss, joins the show to discuss life on and off the field for a baseball family! Plus, Jori and Lauren share some very important (and exciting) personal news.

Former professional football player and current sports anchor DJ Shockley joined today's episode of Braves Country Convos. DJ chats about his football career, his turn into the broadcast world, and balancing his family life.

Sportscaster Maria Taylor joins the show this week. From her Georgia roots and UGA days to her career path and motherhood, no topic was off-limits in this chat!

Today’s guest is someone whose name you might have heard over the years if you’re an avid watcher of Braves games – Gretchen Kaney. Gretchen is a trailblazer in the sports production industry and currently serves as Head Producer of Atlanta Braves games on FanDuel Sports Network. She knows this baseball team better than any of us, is an incredible leader, and currently one of three female producers in Major League Baseball. We think you’ll adore her as much as we do!

Allie Kleva, who is helping pioneer the incredibly popular Athletes Unlimited Softball League, sits down with Jori for this episode. As a former softball player and now a softball mom, this conversation was especially meaningful to Jori, and after listening to her chat with Allie, we hope you’ll be an avid supporter of the AUSL...and fingers crossed we’ll get a pro team down here in Braves Country!

Jori and Lauren sit down with a man everyone in Braves Country adores, former Brave, Charlie Culberson. But to make it even better, we invited his gorgeous and talented wife Sarah to the conversation. If you didn’t already love Charlie and Sarah enough, after our convo, you’ll love them even more. They were honest and real at a time when popular culture values the opposite of that, and it was so fun to hear their stories from early in their relationship and see how far they’ve come.

A super special guest joins the show! Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald, a native Atlanta kid and former travel baseball player, sits down with Jori and Lauren. Mike talks his Georgia background, his unique career path, and the way he approaches not only his high-pressured job, but also his personal life.

​This guest was at the top of our list when we first had the idea for this podcast. If you watch MLB Network, you know her by her shiny gorgeous hair and bright smile, or maybe you’ve seen her covering the MLB on TBS or running all around the March Madness tournaments. She's sports reporter and host, Lauren Shehadi! Lauren was so genuine and kind, and she’s now solidly number one on our list of favorite sports reporters. We think you’ll become as obsessed with her as we are!