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Harmony and Hardball

Harmony and Hardball

By: Timothy Beutel
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Friends discussing a variety of subjects in the realm of sports and music! Main topics will include Barbershop Harmony, Chicago Cubs baseball, and NFL football. However, we will venture into other topics as well. Come for the fun, stay for the hot takes!

Contact us at Harmonyandhardball@gmail.com

Timothy Beutel
Baseball & Softball Music
Episodes
  • Harmony and Hardball Episode 6- Joe Cerutti
    Jun 6 2026

    Joe Cerutti joins the pod! Joe is the longtime director of the International Chorus, the Alexandria Harmonizers! He is a former Musicality Judge, a renowned quartet and chorus coach, and is also an employee of the Barbershop Harmony Society working in philanthropy.

    Joe's sports story cannot be explained in mere text. You simply have to watch/listen to understand the depth of his sports knowledge. We get into it all, from baseball (kind of) to barbershop.

    0:00- Introduction and Trivia Winner!

    2:20- Joe makes quite the appearance and shares his barbershop credentials

    4:37- Joe's Sports Credentials......Buckle Up.

    23:25- GAME: District Champion or Major League Baseball Player?

    30:45- Scouting Report: First Take Quartet

    34:35- Steve Tramack joins the podcast AGAIN!

    37:20- Back to the First Take Discussion and the mounting pressure for the top quartets.

    42:55- Digging in to concerns about the Alexandria Harmonizers International Set.

    57:15- Around the Horn- Most Embarrassing Barbershop Moment! Incredible Stories!

    1:14:40- Final Thoughts- Trivia with Terry!

    1:16:10- BIG Announcement! International LIVE Podcast

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Harmony and Hardball Episode 5- Brandon Guyton
    May 25 2026

    Brandon Guyton joins the pod! Brandon is a two time International Quartet Champion with Four Voices and Crossroads! He is a chorus champion and now directs the Sound of Tennessee Chorus. He is also a former singing judge! Brandon's Atlanta Braves fandom is borderline obsessive and his penchant for trash talk is legendary. :) We get into it all, from baseball to barbershop.

    0:00- Introduction and Welcome Back

    1:10- Brandon's barbershop and fan credentials!

    5:00- Brandon's family/fan history.

    13:00- Brandon's top live fan experiences.

    15:50- Favorite Braves players and Brandon dumping on the Cubs.

    19:15- St. Louis International Excitement- details about the Sing In Contest.

    21:30- Greg Maddux Appreciation!

    28:00- Steroids and the Hall of Fame- DEBATE time! Terry vs. the Field

    35:00- Switching Zooms- Hilarity ensues!!

    40:00- Barbershop Talk- The importance of leadership in Choruses- words of wisdom!

    45:00- The birth of Step In Time Quartet.

    51:13- Brandon's Chord Ringing Rant

    59:30- The Scouting Report- Full Effect Quartet!

    1:04:50- Lightning Round- Favorite Barbershop Coach!

    1:08:50- Closing it out!

    1:10:00- Terry's Prize Opportunity

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Harmony and Hardball Episode 4- Steve Tramack
    Apr 23 2026

    Steve Tramack joins the pod! Steve is an acclaimed musicality judge, category specialist, C&J chair, and fantastic arranger. Steve's baseball fandom runs deep in the city of Boston! We get into it all, from baseball to barbershop.

    0:00- Introduction and Welcome Back

    1:20- Steve's barbershop and fan credentials!

    4:40- Steve's favorite live stadium experience, featuring Roberto Clemente and Big Papi stories!

    9:55- Our shared pain- Cubs' and Red Sox championship droughts.

    19:15- St. Louis International Excitement- details about the Sing In Contest.

    22:25- The Scouting Report: Breaking down GQ!

    30:15- The process of a new singer within a top level quartet!

    32:55- Favorite Ballad Arrangements of all time!

    38:00- Closing Thoughts and a hilarious finish....just in time!

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    39 mins
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