Fresh off a month long stint calling MLB playoffs, Smoltz discusses pitching in front of 40-million in a Game 7 of the World Series and the nerves of broadcasting a Game 7 in front of 40-million... plus:

5:40 - on the maddening aspect of changing pitchers every at bat
7:20 - on if Bobby Cox went to pull him in game 7 after 4 2/3 innings
10:15 - on Jason Hayward and the pressure of a 180-million dollar contract in Chicago 
13:30 - What is Theo Epstein doing that every other GM is baseball wishes they are
17:00 - How far the Braves are from following the Cubs blueprint
25:10 - on the harsh lesson learned of oppressing powerful bulldozer equipment     
26:45 - the best/worst Greg Maddux story
29:00 - on trying to compete on the Champions Tour and qualifying for the US Open   
32:30 - on losing the ‘Black Book’
35:00 - Hall of Fame Voting.. Bonds, Clemens?
45:45 - “I should have pitched Tony Gwynn right down the middle of the plate."

Episode 10: Hall of Fame Pitcher John Smoltz on Cubs' World Series, Braves, PED users in Hall

The “We Never Played the Game” podcast is hosted by WSB-TV Sports Director Zach Klein and Atlanta Journal Constitution Sports Columnist Jeff Schultz.

Zach visits with the 9-time ACC Coach of the year and finds out how someone with a CPA working in Salt Lake City, goes on to be a member of the Golf Coaches Hall of Fame. From recruiting Tiger Woods.. to the pranks from Matt Kuchar.. to never winning a National Title.. Bruce Heppler delivers.

Episode 86 - Bruce Heppler - Head Golf Coach at Georgia Tech

Zach sits down with the Yellow Jackets senior quarterback and discuss his decision to go to Georgia Tech over Duke.. his demanding class schedule... the rivalry with the Georgia Bulldogs and winning the ACC this season..'Rockin Rings' and playing in the Final-4 Playoff

Episode 85 - Georgia Tech Quarterback TaQuon Marshall

Schultzy has decided to break up the band. After nearly three decades in Atlanta, Jeff Schultz has moved on from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Why he felt the time was right for the next chapter in his career and how Zach plans to dominate and entertain the podcast without him :)

Episode 84 - Pod Stays, Jeff Schultz Leaves the AJC

Zach and Jeff visit with 1st year Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos on his journey from a former HVAC owner in Canada to MLB Executive of the Year. Alex opens up on the death of his father, paying his way to 'Scouting School', leaving a dream job as GM of the Toronto Blue Jays, receiving the call to interview for the Braves and how long it will take to bring Atlanta a World Series title.

Episode 83 - Alex Anthopoulos - Atlanta Braves General Manager

Zach and Jeff discuss the surprising start by the Braves who closed out the month of April as the National League's highest scoring team.
Were the Falcons correct in drafting Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver in the 1st round? What to make of Julio Jones deleting his Falcons memories from his social media accounts and did Mike Budenholzer quit on the Hawks?

Episode 10: Hall of Fame Pitcher John Smoltz on Cubs' World Series, Braves, PED users in Hall

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