Barrels with Breland

What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland, Episode 19. Today we’re talking about something every ballplayer knows — getting ready for a new season.” It’s not just about throwing bullpens or taking BP. It’s packing the car. Moving to a new state. Meeting new teammates. New locker room. New expectations. New pressures. Every season is a new assignment. And how you prepare for it matte...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about the different levels of baseball — from Little League all the way to professional ball — and how each level teaches you something different. It’s all the same game, but the way it’s played, the way you live, and the way you grow changes at every step. And through it all, God is working in the process....

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about something every athlete deals with now, whether you like it or not — criticism and social media. If you’re visible, you’ll be critiqued. If you’re silent, people will still talk. The key is learning how to handle it without letting it handle you. Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of hu...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about leadership — not the title, not the loudest voice, but the kind of leadership that shows up every day. Leadership is influence. And whether you’re in a clubhouse, on a youth field, or at home — someone is always watching. Mark 10:45 ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.’ Feb...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today we’re talking about something that gets debated a lot in youth sports and even at higher levels — should athletes play multiple sports or specialize early in just one? This episode is about how being a multi-sport athlete can actually make you a better baseball player — physically, mentally, and socially. Ecclesiastes 3:1...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, and building something that matters. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today’s episode is about something I’ve learned both on the field and in business: baseball and entrepreneurship are a lot more similar than people think. Same pressure. Same preparation. Same faith required. Colossians 3:23 - “Whatever you do, work at it with a...

Welcome back to another Episode of Barrels with Breland, I am your Host, Breland Almadova. This is Episode 13! Today we will chat about what it takes to be an Elite Performer! Your body is your most valuable asset as an athlete. In this episode, we break down why elite performance starts with discipline, daily habits, and intentional sacrifice. From training and recovery to mindset and faith, Epis...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Happy 2026!!! I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and this episode is special because we’re stepping into a brand-new year! A new year means new opportunities, new challenges, and a simple question we all have to answer: Are we going to be people of action… or just people of talk?” Proverbs 16:3: ‘Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.’...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland — your home for hitting fundamentals, baseball IQ, and faith-driven perspective on the game. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re getting into one of the most underrated parts of baseball: base-running. Great hitters get noticed, but great base-runners win games. Talking points: • Base-running is not just speed — it’s instincts, angles, explosivenes...

Welcome back to Barrels with Breland where we strip hitting down to what actually works. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re talking about a training tool I really like because it does one thing well — it simplifies the swing. Episode 10 is all about the Line Drive Pro Hitter and how it helps improve bat path and swing mechanics without overcomplicating things. Luke 2:10–11 “Do not be...

Welcome to Episode 9 of Barrels with Breland. Today, I welcome you all to a special travel-day episode breakdown. I am your host, Breland Almadova, and if you hear some background noise, that’s because I’m literally at the airport right now. Bags packed, boarding pass ready, and a little time to reflect before the next destination.” Isaiah 40:31 ‘But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their st...

EPISODE 8 — “The Slump: Resilience, Faith & the Fight Back” Welcome to Episode 8 Barrels with Breland, where we talk hitting, mindset, and everything baseball—from fundamentals to faith. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re talking about one of the most uncomfortable but inevitable parts of baseball… the slump.” What a Slump Really Is… Talking Points: • Every hitter, at every level...

EPISODE 7: “Confidence & Composure — Controlling the Mind in the Box” Plus: The Importance of Preparation & Pregame Hitting Drills Ending Scripture: Faith Under Pressure ⭐ EPISODE OVERVIEW Goal: Teach hitters how to develop confidence and composure through preparation, mental routines, and pregame work. Discuss how a hitter’s mindset determines performance when the lights come on. End wit...

EPISODE 6– “My Baseball Journey & the Cosmic Future — Why 2026 Matters” Goal: • Share my personal baseball background \ • Explain Cosmic Baseball (for listeners who don’t know) • Talk about where Cosmic Baseball is going in 2026 • Reflect on what you’re thankful for in 2025 and invite prayer for the year ahead 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything;...

EPISODE 5 — “Timing and Vision — Seeing the Ball Early and Trusting Your Rhythm” Goal: Teach hitters the importance of timing, rhythm, and vision — how to control tempo, see the ball early, and maintain composure. End with a Bible verse connecting focus, patience, and perseverance in both baseball and life. This episode is where the mechanics meet the mind — learning to see the ball early, trust y...

Episode 4 — “The Hands, The Barrel Path, and Controlling the Bat Through the Zone” — is where the swing really comes alive. We will discuss The Hands, The Barrel Path, and Controlling the Bat Through the Zone. Goal: Teach hitters how the hands and barrel work with the body — not separately — to create a clean, efficient swing. Reinforce control, direction, and barrel awareness. End with a verse ab...

EPISODE 3 — “It All Starts from the Ground Up: Legs, Stance, Load, and Purpose” Goal: Teach the foundation of the swing — how a hitter’s lower half sets up everything (legs, stance, load, stride, and approach). Lastly, in this Episode, we're going to start adding God's Word at closing; just a short spiritual reminder that, just like hitting, life has structure, timing, and purpose. Matthew 6:6 “Bu...

In Episode 2 of Barrels w/ Breland we get into our Weapon of Choice. How to choose the Right Bat for You: Size, Weight, and Feel, and Model That Actually Work. Purpose: Teach hitters how to find the right bat for their body, swing style, and level of play — and bust the myths about “bigger is better.” Let's Barrel!!! With you I can attack a barricade, and with my God I can leap over a wall. -Psalm...

Episode 1–The introduction. We’re talking about Hitting a baseball and how I will help you simplify the whole hitting process and be more successful at the plate. We will also be covering many hitting topics in the weeks to come. The Goal of this whole podcast is to share my knowledge and experience of hitting over the last 14 professional seasons. Let’s talk Barrels!

Todays Episode features DJ Roberts, also known as The Invader, from his time with the Savannah Bananas. But today, we unveil his true identity and his love for the game of baseball and his experience on the Banana World Tour. "There's not enough disruptors in society today."

Today's guest is former Banana Ball Umpire and Texas native, Randy Voss. A great man and even better friend, this guy has some stories to tell from his Banana Ball experience. Let's talk some sh*t. "Delusional people live in the Matrix."

On Episode #1 of the newly reformed podcast with Breland Almadova, The Real Sh*t podcast, #29 overall, Emily Daniels, a talented performer, dancer, musician, and artist, shares her experience with the Savannah Bananas organization. She discusses how she was initially hired to “audition” as a dance coach but was later told they were going in a different direction. Emily expresses frustration with t...

We are finally back in action on the No Filter Network, Episode 26 with Miguel Miggy Maximo Angel Pineiro. Originally from Venezuela, he now lives in Germany and speaks 4 languages. "Are you going to wear a shirt?"

Today on Episode #25, our special guest comes all the way from Stockholm, Sweden. He speaks great English but doesn't play hockey. Vic is in fact a baseball player, and very good one with a bright future in the game as he is only 19 years old. I am grateful to be able to sit with him in person and chat. "We're not here to take part. We're here to take over."

On episode #24 of Peeling the Banana, we bring Mike Lang to the Show. A true minor league grinder, Mike is now a proud husband & father of 3. Lang played 10 years of professional baseball, spanning across a couple stints in the minor leagues and multiple years in Indy Ball. Lang was a lethal weapon on any team using his speed and scrappy play. "It begins before it begins."