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SWING HARD EPISODE #250 - JOHN CAMPANELLA

April 16, 2026 • Coach Denny Barrett • Season 2 • Episode 250

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This podcast episode featured John Campanella discussing his baseball career and family legacy with hosts Denny and Rob. John shared stories about growing up in a family of seven boys, with his father Joe Campanella being a prominent coach and actor who prioritized family over his Hollywood career. The conversation covered John's time playing for Denny at Glendale College, his subsequent career at Cal Poly San Luis and UCLA, and his current role as a writer and editor for the Toluca Times newspaper. John discussed how his father's coaching philosophy focused on building character and relationships rather than just winning games, and he reflected on the lasting impact of youth baseball experiences. The episode concluded with plans for future collaborations between John and the podcast hosts, including potential regular appearances and article contributions.

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