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Harmony and Hardball

Harmony and Hardball

Written 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 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
  • Harmony and Hardball Episode 3- Tim Waurick and Steve Armstrong
    Apr 15 2026

    Episode 3!

    Tim Waurick and Steve Armstrong join the pod! They are both BHS Hall of Famers, judges, International Chorus/Quartet champion directors/singers, and two great friends! Although Tim and Steve seem friendly up front, their baseball rivalries run deep, back to the 1993 World Series and up to this week's Fantasy Baseball matchup.

    We get into it all, from baseball to barbershop.

    0:00- Introduction and Welcome Back

    1:45- Steve's credentials and visiting all of the MLB parks!

    7:05- Tim's fan and barbershop credentials!

    12:05- Romantic baseball conversation

    15:00- Steve and Dan's favorite live stadium experience

    19:00- Thoughts on ABS challenge system

    24:00- Favorite Blue Jays and Phillies

    30:05- St. Louis International Preview

    34:30- The Scouting Report: Gimme 4 Quartet Report

    38:30- Alexandria Harmonizers International Set History

    41:15- Most difficult part of judging International Contest

    44:15- Build your Dream Quartet!

    53:04- Closing Thoughts and Fantasy Baseball Rivalry

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    55 mins
  • Harmony and Hardball Episode 2- Dan Wessler
    Apr 1 2026

    Episode 2! Dan Wessler joins the pod! International Quartet Champion, Chorus Champion, and fan of the hated Cardinals. We get into it all, from baseball to barbershop.

    0:00- Introduction and Welcome Back

    2:27- Dan's Barbershop and Fan Credentials

    7:29- Dan's top fan moments

    10:45- Dan's Seinfeld Cardinals Game Story

    12:52- Dan's top Cardinals and our most hated Cardinals

    21:29- Westminster Chorus happenings and Dan sings with Smoke Ring

    24:15- Dan's St. Louis International Thoughts and Judging Commentary

    27:50- Dan's Top 3 Quartets of All Time

    30:28- Dan's thoughts on arranging and chorus rehearsal time

    34:46- Teasing a new segment: The Scouting Report!

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    37 mins
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