There is some serious laughter going on during The Braves Pre-Game Show. It's been a lot of fun so far. Although, that number of 162 is a little intimidating. Big commitment obviously. But this is a job that I wanted. And I'm thrilled to have it. Being a lifelong Braves fan, the opportunity to get involved came around and I jumped on it. Especially, when I was told Leo and Lemke were being approached.
     My new business card reads: Braves Pre-Game Show Host/Atlanta Braves Radio Network & Co-Host of Buck & Kincade Show. My job on this show is to squeeze as much insight from Braves legends Leo Mazzone and Mark Lemke as possible. But I didn't realize we'd be having this much fun. These two are a laugh a minute. And a pleasure to work with too. No big ego's getting in the way here. They show up ready to work AND have some fun. I like that! 
     Leo loves to talk pitching. It's like he's teaching a pitching clinic each day. And I'm taking notes. Mark knows the game inside and out. He's a lifer. Both truely love the Braves organization and the game itself. So, we've got a lot in common. I'm focused on pulling some insight out of these guys, as it relates to this Braves team and the ones they played on. Mazzone's got some great stories about working with Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux. "Lemmer" did a really good job working with Jim Powell, while Don Sutton tood a few days off this past weekend.
     Going in, my only other concern (besides the 162 game schedule) was who the producer would be. I thought Jonathan Chadwick was the perfect fit, and when I was told he was the guy, the opportunity was a no-brainer. "J-Chad" grew up a Braves fan in Atlanta, played baseball at Oglethorpe, and had established some strong grass-root relationships, covering the Braves, for 680 The Fan, in spring training, the last 4-5 years. And he's a hard worker. Chadwick provides a daily script to all of us. Now, that's serious stuff.
      Leo & Lemke are teasing me about how I've been marketed on this show: The Braves Pre-Game Show will be hosted by "former Georgia quarterback"...they know the background, drafted twice (White Sox and Expos), played baseball at Georgia, etc. Oh well, whatever sells, right?
      Next time you are down at Turner Field for a Braves game, stop by and say hello. We're in the new Champion Windows Studio out in the centerfield plaza. Leo and Mark are signing autograph's (Glavine on Friday home games too). Mazzone and Lemke have these old-school Braves fans stopping by daily. There is "Rubber-Band Man" Joe, "Chief Knock-A-Homa" Bob, and "Bad Grill" Leroy. They swing by every home game to say hello. You should too.