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This week Denny talks to Notre Dame alum and Cal State Northridge Senior Ben Griffin. Ben and Denny talk about the “lost Covid years,” Juco baseball and playing Pro Baseball! If you want to know how tough the journey from High School baseball to Pro Baseball is,  check out episode 128 of “Swing Hard.”

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On episode 127 Denny talks to Male Model, Football Star and Travel Ball Dad, Scott Benoit.  Denny and Scott talk about life on the runway with super models like Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington. Plus, Scott talks about how his life as a NFL prospect and a Supermodel have prepared him for his role as a travel baseball dad.

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This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Alum and former MLB player, Bobby Hughes! Denny and Bobby share stories about “growing up” in a baseball family. Plus, Bobby reflects on how difficult and beneficial it was having his dad as his coach.   And, what special words does Bobby have for young prospects? It’s all in episode 126 of “Swing Hard.”

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This week in “Swing hard” in case you hit it, Denny and Rob talk about the Major League Baseball playoffs. Plus, hear Denny’s take on what makes Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochi “different” when it comes to postseason coaching. And, listen to Denny’s surprising prediction of where the Dodgers are headed. We are talking about playoff baseball in “Swing Hard” with Denny Barrett.

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This week Denny talks to writer and director Matt Cirulnick.  Matt is best known for his work on Rambo “Last Blood." Denny and Matt discuss growing up playing baseball in Brooklyn.  Plus, Matt tells a great story of resilience and never backing down on something you believe in. It’s another great episode of inspiration and Swinging Hard in case you hit it.

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This week Denny talks to Notre Dame Hall of Famer and Scouting Supervisor for the Angels, Bill Hughes! Bill and Denny share family stories and share the “secret sauce” of what Major League scouts are looking for in a big league prospect.

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This week Denny talks to hitting guru Scott Egan about his unique style! Plus Denny and Scott have a “friendly” discussion about coaching, parents and what it’s like to work with top talented baseball players!  Baseball fans, you are going to love this week's episode! 

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This week on episode 121 of Swing Hard, Denny talks to Notre Dame Head Softball Coach Justin Siegel. Justin is a former Professional Baseball player and coach and breaks down the difference between coaching men’s baseball and women’s softball. Plus, Denny and Justin share some old Glendale College stories and talk about Lee Press on Nails!

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In Part Two of Two, Denny talks with former football player, mental health advocate and recovering bulimic, Patrick Devenney.  The two discuss college football life, mental fitness and eating disorders.

For info on Patrick - https://www.patrickdevenny.com/

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Patrick Devenny is a former CU football player who graduated with a degree in business. Patrick has struggled his entire life with disordered eating and restrictive eating. Looking back, it is hard for him to pinpoint the exact moment that his eating disorder started to consume his life, but he believes that given the pressures of trying to do whatever was necessary to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL, food became an issue. His eating disorder really became evident once his career was over and in 2015, he realized just how overwhelmed his life was with food and body image issues. While still on the path to recovery, he has developed a passion for raising awareness for athletes/males with eating disorders in hopes that his story can help at least one person with their own journey in recovery.

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In Part One of Two, Denny talks with former football player, mental health advocate and recovering bulimic, Patrick Devenney.  The two discuss college football life, mental fitness and eating disorders.  For info on Patrick - https://www.patrickdevenny.com/

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Patrick Devenny is a former CU football player who graduated with a degree in business. Patrick has struggled his entire life with disordered eating and restrictive eating. Looking back, it is hard for him to pinpoint the exact moment that his eating disorder started to consume his life, but he believes that given the pressures of trying to do whatever was necessary to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL, food became an issue. His eating disorder really became evident once his career was over and in 2015, he realized just how overwhelmed his life was with food and body image issues. While still on the path to recovery, he has developed a passion for raising awareness for athletes/males with eating disorders in hopes that his story can help at least one person with their own journey in recovery.

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