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Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to life long baseball friend Mike Baron! Mike and Denny talk about Denny’s recent RoadShow plus they share childhood stories and how this great game of baseball is changing for the good. Tons of laughs and baseball this week on “Swing Hard” in case you hit it.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week we are back at it with “Denny’s Summer Road-trip”. Denny breaks down his trip to Atlanta for the Perfect Game showcase. Plus, Denny breaks down Draft night, the All Star Game and the Home-run derby. And, it wouldn’t be a complete Swing Hard Podcast without a laundry story? Yes we are talking about Denny’s laundry...Swing Hard in case you hit it.  "Swing Hard in case...

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to writer, novelist and comedian KP Anderson! Denny and KP talk about Blind Date, Talk Soup, Kirby Puckett , Scott Erickson, Chuck Knoblock and Pickle-Ball? Oh yes, this episode is deep and very entertaining! “Swing Hard” in case you hit it is on now! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail On This episode of “Swing Hard'' it's the return of 10 year-old BATRS Superstar Jacob Leizon. Jacob and Denny talk about baseball, school, astronomy, life and what he had for lunch. If you think the last episode with Jacob was a blast, wait until you hear this one! “Swing Hard in case you hit it!" "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week on “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, the “ Denny Summer Road Trip” continues. Find out the details of the Junior Olympic baseball games in Arizona.  Plus, Denny gets thrown out of another baseball game but this time you are never going to believe why. Episode 109 of Swing Hard starts now! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny is on his Summer Road show in Arizona for Junior Olympic Baseball. In this episode,  Denny shares stories with Burroughs Head baseball coach Matt Magollon and dives deep into premiere amateur baseball.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to Hollywood Power couple Kelley Walker and Ryan W. Garcia. Denny, Kelley and Ryan talk acting, writing and baseball. As always it’s a ton of laughs, jokes and life lessons. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny and Producer Rob wrap up the High School baseball season with a review of Notre Dame’s run in the CIF playoffs. Plus, Denny talks about his amazing Summer, coaching in Atlanta, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona and the Dodgers!  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to childhood star from "The Wonder Years," Jason Hervey! Denny and Jason talk Dodgers, Yankees and how to make it in Hollywood!  If you think baseball is a game of failure, wait until you hear the backstories of  Hollywood.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to Notre Dame and future UCLA Baseball standout Dean West.  Dean and Denny talk about college life, the MLB draft and what it takes to become a Division 1 prospect. Plus, do parents really sacrifice time, money and well being to help their future prospects be the best they can really be?? Of course they do and Dean will break it down.  "Swing Hard in cas...

Send us Fan Mail This week learn about the future of Coaching and Training for Baseball!  Denny talks to Mike Castellani and Trey Hannam,  the founders of the new baseball training tool, Baseball IQ . App. If you want to learn how to talk baseball with your player you need to check out the latest episode of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it with Denny Barrett! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!&qu...

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to Dove Tail Bat maker Paul Lancisi! Paul went from Cabinet Maker to Bat Maker to a Major League Baseball mover and shaker. Paul and Denny share stories about Pete Alonzo, Giancarlo Stanton, Freddy Sanchez, Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper and many more. If you think you know something about bats you better think again and listen to “Swing Hard” in case you hit it...

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Baseball Standout Jake Stromsborg. Jake shares his story of battling cancer and how it’s made him mentally and emotionally stronger. This episode will make you laugh, make you cry and it’ll be one of the most inspiring baseball and human stories you’ve ever heard. "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail It’s the 100th Episode!! Denny Talks to 2022 CIF Champion Matt Magallon, Head Coach of Burroughs High School in Burbank. Denny and Matt talk about what it takes to be a Champion. Plus, how parents play an important role in players' outlook on the game. And some breaking news about Denny and Matt coaching together this Summer.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Episode 99 of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny is live at the Boras Classic where Notre Dame takes down JSerra! Plus, Denny and Rob talk about the 30th anniversary of the baseball classic “Sandlot” and Denny shares his 0 for 80 hitless streak story. Lots of laughs and stories this week on “Swing Hard." "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barret...

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to Detroit Tiger Scout and Crespi Alum Joe Ferrone! Joe and Denny do a little trash talking about Crespi and Notre Dame.  Plus, Joe shares some great wisdom about what it takes to make it to the Big Show! "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This Week on Episode 97,  Denny and Producer Rob give their take on the World Baseball Classic. Did Trout and Ohtani bring back the wonderment of Baseball? Plus, Denny breaks down why Notre Dame High School is ranked #1 in the CIF! And “Swing Hard” talks about March Madness. Denny spends some time talking about his childhood friend and TCU basketball Coach Jamie Dixon!  "Swin...

Send us Fan Mail We hate to name drop but this week Denny talks to Super Scout Bill Geivett about  Greg Maddux, Tim Lincecum, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, Tommy Lasorda, Derrick Jeter,  Mariano Rivera, Andy Petite,  Cody Bellinger , Walt Weiss and many more in another compelling episode of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 95 Denny sits down with lifelong friend Michael Baron and talks Baseball, Parenting, Xerox, UCLA Basketball, NBA Basketball and a potpourri of other topics that will leave you scratching your head. It’s hilarious and informative all in one Podcast! “Swing Hard” in case you hit it.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 94  of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny talks to actor and baseball dad, Dominic Pace.  You may have seen Dominic on TV  in  "The Mandalorian, " "Superstore," or "NCIS: Los Angeles."  Denny and Dominic talk about youth baseball, acting and his  unique baseball bucket list! Swing Hard in case you hit it. "Swing Hard in case you hi...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 93 of “Swing Hard” in case you hit it, Denny talks to former De Anza College Head Coach Frank Garcia.  Denny and Frank talk about the advantages of going to Junior College vs. Division 1 right out of school and the importance of practice….that’s right we said practice! Swing Hard in case you hit it.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This Week Denny talks to Richard Zelniker, an award winning director, writer, actor  and author of 4 no hitters as a youth in Montreal! Denny and Richard talk about coaching, competing and how to “grind your way” to success in sports and Hollywood.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to Bryan Kaye, Sales and Operations at Easton/Rawlings Sporting Goods. Bryan and Denny talk about the hottest Easton bats on the market and they share stories about playing and coaching at Chaminade High School, Pierce College and Glendale College.  "Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan Mail This week Denny talks to John Pattyson.  John is a director of the Directors Guild of America.  He has led programming for CBS-TV, NBC-TV, ABC-TV, FOX-TV, HBO, TLC, Discovery, Showtime, TBS, Lifetime, ESPN, and the Tennis Channel. He has produced behind-the-scenes for hundreds of Hollywood's biggest films and interviewed hundreds of celebrities from film, music, TV and sports...

Send us Fan Mail On episode 89 of “Swing Hard'' (in case you hit it), Denny talks to the First Base Coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tarrik Brock. If you want an inside look at what it takes to be a Big Leaguer then you are going to love Tarrik's inspiring words.  Plus, Denny and Tarrik share some great tips for young coaches struggling to relate to their players.  "Swing Hard...