Harmony and Hardball

About Harmony and Hardball

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 (mailto:Harmonyandhardball@gmail.com)

Publisher

Timothy Beutel

Category

music · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Season 2- Kevin Keller

   Kevin Keller has done everything in barbershop. From arranging and judging, to coaching and quartetting, Kevin's experience and now leadership in our Society is so appreciated. As current President of the BHS, Kevin gave us a State of the Society address, as well as some great Baseball stories! 0:00- Opening and Danny's final Cub thoughts 5:30- NFL thoughts- Bears and Vikings 8:30- Welcome Kevin Keller to the Podcast- His credentials 13:00- Kevin applies to become the Commissioner of Baseball! 16:30- The 1998 Home Run Race- A friend of Kevin's takes an iconic photo 25:00- Kevin's favorite sporting event and favorite Cardinal 26:30- Introduction to Barbershop for Kevin 33:00- Kevin's quartet experiences 38:15- EVAN PATRICK 39:30- Kevin's arranging 40:45- The rule changes for the International Contest 48:45- Barbershop Burnout 52:30- State of the Society Address 58:30- Around the Horn- Favorite Non-Champ Quartet 1:01:20- Around the Horn- Favorite Tailgate Food 1:04:30- Our favorite Kevin arrangements 1:09:20- Trivia with Terry

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Season 2- CUBS SEASON OVER with Guest Host- Matt Carlen

   I guess we are calling this Episode 1.5. A painful and short ending to the Cubs season. We commiserate the ending of the season and talk a little barbershop with guest host Matt Carlen stepping in for Danny! 0:00- Introductions 3:30- Our feelings on the end of the Cubs season 19:30- Who are we rooting for now and some positive thoughts? 23:25- Barbershop- Celebrating Top Shelf's District Win 28:00- Brett winning the Music Man Award 31:00- Other thoughts from the District Convention 33:00- Matt's emotional scarring from losing to After Hours 35:15- Final Thoughts

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Harmony and Hardball- Season 2- David Wright

   The legendary arranger and Hall of Famer, David Wright, joins the podcast! We chat baseball, career, and many topics within barbershop, honing in on David's legendary arranging work. 0:00-Welcome Back and looking forward to Season 2 4:20- Welcome in David Wright! Baseball and Barbershop Credentials 9:20- David's career at Washington University 10:30- David's favorite moments at live sporting events 14:20- David dishes on the Cubs 16:55- David's favorite Cardinals 18:10- David's favorite drinks 19:45- David's arranging background and Shape Notes 25:40- David's first directing experience and eventual joining of St. Charles Chapter 30:15- AOH's 2026 Winning Set 36:55- David's quartet experiences 39:30- Arrangements that put David "on the map" and groups David arranged for... 44:35- Arrangement David is most embarrassed of? 47:00- Host's favorite David Wright arrangements and David's favorite non-David arrangement 53:35- Thoughts on the new Chorus Contest Rules 58:20- Hosts follow up on the David interview 1:00:45- Week 1 Football Thoughts and Predictions for Week 2 1:08:50- Trivia With Terry

4. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Episode 10- Gimme 4!

   The final episode of season 1! A great conversation with our current Silver Medalists, Gimme 4! We cover all things baseball, a little football, and plenty of barbershop. Check it out, and we will see you in a few months for season 2. 0:00- Introduction and Preview for Season 2 of Harmony and Hardball 5:45- Welcome to Gimme 4! Fan introductions and Fantasy Football Debate 10:30- Favorite Live Sports Memory 17:50- Yankees Season Review 21:30- PCA is awesome! 27:45- Do you have a second favorite team or another rooting interest when your team is done? 34:45- Barbershop Origin Stories 39:05- East Coast Sound History 43:00- Why Quorum can thank After Hours for Nathan Johnston. Haha :) 44:35- Gimme 4 Origin Story 47:55- Tim Waurick SURPRISE appearance and a discussion of his superpowers! 57:10- Gimme 4 next steps/adjustments/plan for the year 1:04:50- Most embarrassing incorrect sports take! 1:11:00- Favorite Non-Top 20 barbershop singer! 1:17:55- NFL Season Preview 1:26:35- Trivia with Terry! 1:28:55- Final Thoughts

5. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Episode 9- Chris Delbridge (OG After Hours Lead)

   We review St. Louis International and welcome on Chris Delbridge to discuss the Cubs first half and much more! 0:00- Welcome Back and International Predictions 2:20- Sing In Contest Thoughts 10:00- Newfangled Four Appreciation and other favorites 12:00- GQ makes history and our thoughts 15:20- Thoughts on the journey of medalists 18:20- Favorite Quartet that did not make the Top 10 21:00- Song or Arrangement of the Contest 24:45- Chorus Sets we appreciated 28:00- AOH vs. Music City 29:30- Other Convention Highlights 37:20- Sports- Chris Delbridge Introduction 39:30- Chris's story of meeting Tim 41:15- Chris's favorite live sports moments and favorite Cubs 43:20- Biggest MLB surprises so far 50:05- Cubs disappointments 54:40- Trade Deadline 1:00:00- Keep Happ or Suzuki? 1:00:30- Chris's early time with After Hours 1:04:20- Caleb Wilson talk 1:11:50- Roman King Question- Favorite "Average" Sports Athlete 1:16:00- Terry's Trivia

6. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Episode 8- BHS International Live!

   We are LIVE at BHS International in St. Louis, MO! 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw)- Introduction and Opening Thoughts! 4:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=70s)- Fan predictions for International 9:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=300s)- Joe Cerutti re-joins the podcast! 14:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=780s)- More fan predictions 28:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=950s)- Steve Armstrong and Steve Tramack re-join the podcast! 36:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=1155s)- More fan predictions 42:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=1290s)- Favorite International Memory 47:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=1680s)- Joe Krones joins the podcast and more fan predictions 52:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=2100s)- Baseball conversation- surprises halfway through the year 57:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=2400s)- John Donehower and more fan predictions 1:02:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=2700s)- Quartet Contest Preview 1:09:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=3073s)- More fan predictions 1:12:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=3570s)- Chorus Contest Preview 1:17:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=3890s)- Other events at International 1:25:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=4130s)- Quartet Contest Strategy 1:30:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=4200s)- Tim Waurick and Eric Dalbey join the podcast!! 1:44:30- Terry's Trivia and final thoughts

7. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Episode 7- John Miller

   John Miller joins the pod! He is a 2- Time Gold Medalist, an incredible philanthropist and the President of the AIC. But that doesn't even begin to tell John's full story. John's career as a top television and sports marketing executive at NBC has taken him all over the world. His creative leadership led to 9 Emmy Awards, the creation or marketing of some of the most popular shows of all time including Seinfeld, ER, and Ted Lasso, as well as leading the marketing for 12 Olympics competitions. We get into it ALL, from John's career to his sports fandom to barbershop. 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI)- Intro-Trivia Winner! 1:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=140s)- International Podcast- Come see us! 4:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=277s)- Guest-John Miller! 6:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=1405s)- John's Sports and Barbershop Background 20:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=2075s)- John's BIG BREAK 30:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=2575s)- Famous announcers who made a good impression on John 32:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=3435s)- Career Achievement John is most proud of! 36:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=4480s)- Game Time: Timeline Game 48:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=4570s)- Barbershop: Grandma's Boys vs. New Tradition quartet identities 53:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=2240s)- Biggest Barbershop Influence 56:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=2575s)- 2026 AIC Show Information! 1:04:50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=3435s)- Around the Horn: Afterglows and Comedy Quartet Performances 1:11:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRocaShjQbI&t=4570s)- Terry's Trivia and Closing!

8. 

   6 Jun 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Episode 6- Joe Cerutti

   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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw)- Introduction and Trivia Winner! 2:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=70s)- Joe makes quite the appearance and shares his barbershop credentials 4:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=300s)- Joe's Sports Credentials......Buckle Up. 23:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=780s)- GAME: District Champion or Major League Baseball Player? 30:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=950s)- Scouting Report: First Take Quartet 34:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=1155s)- Steve Tramack joins the podcast AGAIN! 37:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=1290s)- Back to the First Take Discussion and the mounting pressure for the top quartets. 42:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=1680s)- Digging in to concerns about the Alexandria Harmonizers International Set. 57:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=2100s)- Around the Horn- Most Embarrassing Barbershop Moment! Incredible Stories! 1:14:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=2400s)- Final Thoughts- Trivia with Terry! 1:16:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxYr3wajLw&t=4200s)- BIG Announcement! International LIVE Podcast

9. 

   25 May 2026

   Harmony and Hardball Episode 5- Brandon Guyton

   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

10. 

    23 Apr 2026

    Harmony and Hardball Episode 4- Steve Tramack

    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!

11. 

    15 Apr 2026

    Harmony and Hardball Episode 3- Tim Waurick and Steve Armstrong

    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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o)- Introduction and Welcome Back 1:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=147s)- 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=449s)- Steve and Dan's favorite live stadium experience 19:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=645s)- Thoughts on ABS challenge system 24:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=772s)- Favorite Blue Jays and Phillies 30:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=1289s)- St. Louis International Preview 34:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=1455s)- The Scouting Report: Gimme 4 Quartet Report 38:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=1670s)- Alexandria Harmonizers International Set History 41:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=1828s)- Most difficult part of judging International Contest 44:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre4h0l-i_o&t=2086s)- Build your Dream Quartet! 53:04- Closing Thoughts and Fantasy Baseball Rivalry

12. 

    1 Apr 2026

    Harmony and Hardball Episode 2- Dan Wessler

    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!

13. 

    27 Mar 2026

    Harmony and Hardball Episode 1

    It is Opening Day for MLB and for Harmony and Hardball. Come along as we set the scene for the Cubs 2026 season and discuss some of our favorite sports moments. We then transition to Barbershop! We look ahead to St. Louis International with what has us excited, as well as name off our top 5 Quartets of all time!! 0:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tvJm8Zqs0)- Open and Podcast Introduction 8:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tvJm8Zqs0&t=505s)- Cubs Season Preview 16:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tvJm8Zqs0&t=1015s)- Favorite Live In Stadium Moment 23:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tvJm8Zqs0&t=1415s)- St. Louis International Excitement 30:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tvJm8Zqs0&t=1805s)- Top 5 Quartets of All Time! 37:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0tvJm8Zqs0&t=2230s)- Closing Thoughts Stay tuned for future special guests and other tomfoolery!

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