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SWING HARD EPISODE #262- JOHN LYNCH

July 09, 2026 • Coach Denny Barrett • Season 2 • Episode 262

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This episode features John Lynch, a Boston-born writer and screenwriter now living in LA, discussing baseball, sports movies, and his upcoming script reading. The conversation covered John's favorite sports movies including "Bingo Long and the Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings," "Bad News Bears," and "Moneyball," while discussing the challenges of portraying realistic sports scenes in film. John shared his background as a former Little League All-Star player in Worcester and his current work as a tenured professor of writing at LA City College and screenwriter, including his upcoming script "Blue City" which features Denny in a leading role. The discussion touched on current baseball topics including the Red Sox's performance, the Dodgers' World Series success, and the debate over whether players like Shohei Ohtani are the greatest players ever, while also exploring John's theories about clubhouse dynamics and player personalities affecting team success.

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