THE ZEN HITTER PODCAST — NEW ERA (2026)

Jason Panaro
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Every hitter has two versions — the one he works on in the cage, and the one that shows up under the lights. The Inner Hitter™ trains the second.  Hosted by Jason Panaro (“JP”), creator of The Inner Hitter™, The Zen Hitter Podcast returns to introduce the first performance system in baseball to directly train response speed, early pitch recognition, decision clarity, pressure control, and in-box stability — the abilities that actually determine who a hitter becomes when they step to the plate.  Forged through years of work with MLB hitters, The Inner Hitter™ fuses neuro-performance, somatics, vision science, and modern hitting psychology into a unified system that trains players to access the most capable version of themselves when it matters most.  Calm body. Clear mind. Capable hitter.™ A new era of hitting development begins here. Welcome to The Zen Hitter Podcast. Early access & resources: https://ZenHitter.com/TheInnerHitter

  1. JAN 9

    TRUE TIMING (AND THE MILLISECOND THIEVES)

    In this episode, Jason "JP" Panaro breaks down what “true timing” really means in today's game — and how tiny, invisible leaks in your system (what he calls "millisecond thieves") steal your swing before you even move. This isn’t about mastering a mental skill or perfecting mechanics; it’s about protecting the tiny slice of time where your brain, body, and the ball have to meet. If you want to truly understand where game-speed timing is born… this one’s for you.  For more information on The Inner Hitter™ visit: ZenHitter.com Send us a text

    11 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    THE HITTER'S THREAT

    Velocity is up, pressure is constant, and most hitters are living in a quiet state of threat they simply can’t name. In this episode, Jason "JP" Panaro breaks down what he calls “The Hitter’s Threat” — how a survival-based nervous system is stealing at bats from a generation of hitters — and why more mechanics or mindset work can’t solve it. We’ll look at what this really feels like for today’s hitters, and why training the underlying system, not just the swing, is becoming non-negotiable at all levels of the game. For more information on The Inner Hitter™ visit: ZenHitter.com Send us a text

    17 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    THE INNER HITTER™ (RELAUNCH EPISODE)

    In this relaunch episode, Jason explains why he stepped away, what he’s been building, and the hidden gap in modern player development that’s causing hitters to break down at game-speed — and how he’s developed a system to fix it. He introduces The Inner Hitter™, the first performance system in baseball built to train the internal architecture behind early pitch recognition, response speed, decision clarity, pressure control, and in-box stability — the real drivers of elite hitting performance.  This episode marks the beginning of a new direction for the podcast — and a more revealing look at what truly fuels hitting success.   Early access & resources: https://zenhitter.com/the-inner-hitter Send us a text

    11 min

  4. 08/02/2025

    THE SWEET SPOT

    In this "Five-Minute Friday" episode, JP expands upon the definition of “sweet spot” in an effort to help hitters identify their optimal zone of functioning in myriad areas of performance.  (Five-Minute Friday episodes are short-form podcasts roughly five to ten minutes in length, intended to provide a quick-hit of inspiration for hitters heading into the weekend.) Send us a text

    7 min

  5. 07/18/2025

    "LOVE TO" VS "HAVE TO"

    After a pair of “eye opening” back-to-back sessions with professional hitting clients, JP calls on inspiration from the recent F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, to remind hitters of the most potent fuel available in their craft: PASSION.  (Five-Minute Friday episodes are short-form podcasts roughly five to ten minutes in length, intended to provide a quick-hit of inspiration for hitters heading into the weekend.) Send us a text

    12 min

  6. 06/23/2025

    BEING A FORCE MULTIPLIER

    Being a force at the plate is phenomenal. But learning how to be a force multiplier makes you an invaluable commodity in the baseball world. In episode ten, JP discusses what it means to be a force multiplier... and explains how a hitter can take steps toward becoming that highly-sought-after asset so many teams and organizations are seeking to find.   Send us a text

    12 min

  7. 05/10/2025

    ONLY THE ESSENTIAL

    Discover the "essential" recipe that the best hitters and high-achievers utilize to outperform the masses -- a potent two-step prescription for sustainable success in the batter's box and beyond.  Send us a text

    16 min

  8. 05/02/2025

    THE MAJOR LEAGUE MYTH

    In this "Five-Minute Friday" episode, JP dispels an MLB myth that continues to dangerously mislead hitters at all levels.   (Five-Minute Friday episodes are short-form podcasts roughly five to ten minutes in length, intended to provide a quick-hit of inspiration for hitters heading into the weekend.) Send us a text

    7 min
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Every hitter has two versions — the one he works on in the cage, and the one that shows up under the lights. The Inner Hitter™ trains the second.  Hosted by Jason Panaro (“JP”), creator of The Inner Hitter™, The Zen Hitter Podcast returns to introduce the first performance system in baseball to directly train response speed, early pitch recognition, decision clarity, pressure control, and in-box stability — the abilities that actually determine who a hitter becomes when they step to the plate.  Forged through years of work with MLB hitters, The Inner Hitter™ fuses neuro-performance, somatics, vision science, and modern hitting psychology into a unified system that trains players to access the most capable version of themselves when it matters most.  Calm body. Clear mind. Capable hitter.™ A new era of hitting development begins here. Welcome to The Zen Hitter Podcast. Early access & resources: https://ZenHitter.com/TheInnerHitter

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