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Barrels with Breland

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?"

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Barrels with Breland Ep.14 - Business in Baseball

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2026/01/27

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 all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

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Barrels with Breland Ep.13 - Elite Performance

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2026/01/19

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, Episode 13 challenges athletes to respect their bodies, commit to consistency, and prepare for longevity—not

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Barrels with Breland Ep.12 - Happy New Year

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2026/01/13

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.’January 5, 2026

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Barrels with Breland Ep.11 - Base-running 101

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2026/01/06

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, explosiveness, and awareness. • A good base-runner plays fast because they think ahead. • Your goal: turn singles

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Barrels with Breland Ep.10 - Best Christmas Gift

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2025/12/30

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 afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a

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Barrels with Breland Ep.9 - Holiday Travels

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2025/12/24

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 strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and

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Barrels with Breland Ep.8 - The Slump

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2025/12/16

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, experiences a slump. • A slump isn’t just a lack of hits—it’s the feeling of being lost. • It’s physical,

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Barrels with Breland Ep.7 - Confidence & Composure

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2025/12/09

EPISODE 7: “Confidence & Composure — Controlling the Mind in the Box”Plus: The Importance of Preparation & Pregame Hitting DrillsEnding Scripture: Faith Under Pressure⭐ EPISODE OVERVIEWGoal: 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 with a scripture about mental toughness and standing strong in pressure.Philippians 4:13 (ESV): “I can do all

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Barrels with Breland Ep.6 - The Cosmic Future

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2025/12/01

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 ahead1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Barrels with Breland Ep.5 - Timing & Vision

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2025/11/24

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 your rhythm, and slow the game down.Romans 5:3-4 ‘We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that

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Barrels with Breland Ep. 4 - Barrel Control

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2025/11/17

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 about perseverance and faith through struggle.It ties together everything from Episodes 1–3: foundation,

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Barrels with Breland Ep.3 - Ground Up

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2025/11/04

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 “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your

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Barrels w/ Breland Ep.2 Pick your Bat

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2025/10/28

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 18:29

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Barrels with Breland Ep.1 Introduction

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2025/10/21

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!

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Episode #28 - DJ Roberts

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2025/01/24

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

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2025/01/18

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 #27 - Emily Daniels, Fire Extraordinaire.

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2024/12/05

On Episode #1 of the newly reformed podcast with Breland Almadova, The Real Sh*t podcast, #27 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 the lack of communication, transparency, and fairness within the organization. She also talks about the

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Episode #26 - Miguel Piñeiro

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2024/09/03

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

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2024/07/23

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."

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Episode #24 - Michael Lang

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2024/07/03

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."

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