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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!

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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. Denny goes to Hollywood for Episode 90 of “Swing Hard."

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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. 

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