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Barrels with Breland
by Breland Almadova
Welcome to Barrels with Breland. A podcast where I break down the art of hitting a baseball without all the overcomplicated nonsense and make it as simple as possible for you. I will share my knowledge and experience I have of hitting over the past 14 professional seasons under my belt. Each week, we will strip hitting back to the basics--real movement, real drills, and real results. No Gimmicks. Make Hitting Simple & Fun Again. "If not now, then when? If not me, then who?"
Episodes
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Mana Burst—Simple Health. Powerful Performance
What’s up everybody and welcome back to Barrels with Breland, Episode 45. Today is a BIG one. Because we’re talking about something I’ve been working on behind the scenes for a long time. Something that started with a simple idea: How can we make taking care of your body easier? And today, I’m...
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Barrels w/ Breland Ep.44 - “How NOT to be FAT” Powered by Mana Living Health
How NOT to Be FAT. It’s intentionally simple. It’s intentionally blunt. And it’s not about judging people. It’s not about body-shaming. It’s not about saying you have to look a certain way. It’s about learning how to avoid a lifestyle that slowly moves you away from health. Because being…
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Barrels w/ Breland Ep.43 - Stay the Course
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, mindset, and everything that comes with chasing something bigger than yourself. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Over the last couple episodes, we’ve talked about resetting, restarting, refocusing, and doing the work. And...
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Barrels w/ Breland Ep.42 - The Work Nobody Sees
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, mindset, faith, and everything in between. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Last episode, we talked about resetting, restarting, and refocusing your life. And today, I want to take that one step further. Because it’s easy to say:...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.41 - Reset, Restart, Refocus
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, mindset, faith, and the lessons that come from the journey. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today, I want to talk about something we all need from time to time: A reset. A restart. A refocus. There’s a message I’ve heard...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.40 - It’s all about Longevity
Train for the Career, Not Just the Season Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, mindset, and everything that comes with chasing a dream. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. And today, we’re talking about something that I think every athlete needs to take…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.39 - Win the Day
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, and the mindset it takes to become the best version of yourself. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today, I want to talk about something simple… But something we all forget. Winning the day. Not winning the season. Not...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.38 - Chemistry wins Championships
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland. We just got back from CHS Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, and I wanted to record this while it’s still fresh. We swept the series, the dugout was electric, everyone was feeding off each other’s energy, and it reminded me of something I’ve learned over 15 years…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.37 - Standards over Opinions
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, and the lessons we learn through the game. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today’s episode might step on a few toes, but sometimes those are the conversations worth having. We’re talking about standards, leadership, and...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.36 - Ride the Wave
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, and the lessons we learn along the journey. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today we’re talking about momentum. Because whether it’s baseball, business, relationships, or life, momentum is a powerful thing. When…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.35 - Next pitch mentality
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, mindset, and the lessons we learn along the journey. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today, we’re talking about one of the most powerful concepts in baseball—and in life: The next pitch mentality. Because no matter who…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.34 - Changing Seasons
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, mindset, and finding purpose through every pitch life throws our way. I’m your host, Breland Almadova. Today, I want to talk about something every player experiences, every coach understands, and every person faces at some...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.33 - The Backyard Dream
Welcome back to Barrels with Breland, where we talk baseball, life, faith, mindset, and everything in between. I’m your host, Breland Almadova, and today I want to take you somewhere. Not to a stadium. Not to a packed crowd. Not to a championship game. I want to take you back to your backyard.…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.32 - Getting Hit Hard
What’s up everybody, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something every single person listening has experienced…” Getting hit hard by life. Maybe baseball hit you hard. A slump. An injury. Getting released. Losing playing time. Failure. Maybe life hit you hard. Loss....
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Barrels with Breland Ep. 31 - Discipline through Adversity
What’s up everybody, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something every athlete — and every person — eventually faces: adversity.” Bad games. Slumps. Injuries. Stress. Disappointment. Uncertainty. Adversity is part of baseball. And it’s part of life. But what…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.30 - Choosing Joy
What’s up everybody, welcome back to Barrels with Breland-Episode 30. First off, I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s listened, supported, shared the podcast, and been part of this journey. This episode isn’t just about baseball. It’s about life. Joy. Purpose. Energy. Gratitude. And...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.29- Arizona Cosmic Weekend
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today’s episode is a little different — I want to reflect on this past weekend in Arizona where Cosmic Baseball took the field, but more importantly… where memories were made.” Yes, the games were incredible. Yes, the atmosphere was...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.28 - A Championship Team
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about one of the most important parts of any successful team — culture. Talent can win games. But culture wins championships. Every great team I’ve ever been around had something bigger than talent: * Trust *...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.27- Handling Difficult Teammates
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something every player deals with at some point — difficult teammates. The teammate with: * A big ego * A bad attitude * Constant complaining * Negative energy You might call them a distraction… or even a problem…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.26- A Soft Generation
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t show up on stat sheets but shows up in every single game — competing. Not talent. Not mechanics. Competing. Because you can have all the skill in the world… But if you don’t know how to...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.25 - Who says you can’t?
“What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today’s episode is inspired by a powerful message — that the biggest limitations in life often come from inside our own minds.” We’re talking about: • Inner truth • Fearlessness • Spreading love • Playing free • Becoming your best self —…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.24 - Consistency: The Little Details
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something that separates good players from great players — consistency.” Greatness isn’t random. It’s not luck. It’s not just talent. Greatness is built on small details repeated every single day. The best players...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.23 - Experience creates Wisdom
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t always show up in stats — experience.” The longer you stay in the game… The more you see. The more you learn. The calmer you become. Experience and wisdom go hand in hand. And baseball is…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.22 - Failing Forward
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking about something every baseball player knows very well — failure. Baseball might be the only sport where you can fail most of the time and still be considered great. If you hit .300, that means you fail 7 out of 10…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.21 - Baseball IQ
What’s up everyone, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. Today we’re talking real baseball — the kind of baseball that wins games over a long season. We’re talking about manufacturing runs. Not every run comes from a home run. Sometimes it’s: • A bunt • A stolen base • A hit-and-run • Moving a...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.20 - Who You Really Are
What’s up everybody, welcome back to Barrels with Breland. This is Episode 20 — and today we’re having some fun.” We’re talking about: Walk-up songs. Alter egos. The energy you bring to the field. But also…Who you really are when the music stops. Because every player has a walk-up song. But not...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.19 - The Season Before the Season
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.18 - Levels of the Game
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…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.17 - Handling Criticism
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…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.16 - Leadership in the Clubhouse
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 —…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.15 - Multi-sport Athletes
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…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.14 - Business in Baseball
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.13 - Elite Performance
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.12 - Happy New Year
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.11 - Base-running 101
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.10 - Best Christmas Gift
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.9 - Holiday Travels
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.8 - The Slump
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.7 - Confidence & Composure
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…
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Barrels with Breland Ep.6 - The Cosmic Future
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.5 - Timing & Vision
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…
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Barrels with Breland Ep. 4 - Barrel Control
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.3 - Ground Up
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…
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Barrels w/ Breland Ep.2 Pick your Bat
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...
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Barrels with Breland Ep.1 Introduction
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...
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Episode #28 - DJ Roberts
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."
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Episode #27 - Randy Voss
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."
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Episode #29 - Emily Daniels, Fire Extraordinaire.
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…
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Episode #26 - Miguel Piñeiro
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?"
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Episode #25 - Victor Vahlberg
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Barrels with Breland. A podcast where I break down the art of hitting a baseball without all the overcomplicated nonsense and make it as simple as possible for you.
I will share my knowledge and experience I have of hitting over the past 14 professional seasons under my belt. Each week, we will strip hitting back to the basics--real movement, real drills, and real results. No Gimmicks.
Make Hitting Simple & Fun Again.
"If not now, then when? If not me, then who?"
HOSTED BY
Breland Almadova
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Welcome to Barrels with Breland. A podcast where I break down the art of hitting a baseball without all the overcomplicated nonsense and make it as simple as possible for you. I will share my knowledge and experience I have of hitting over the past 14 professional seasons under my belt. Each week,...
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