THE ZEN HITTER PODCAST — NEW ERA (2026)

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

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, I break down what I call “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 g...

12-18
16:37

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 performanc...

12-10
11:07

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

08-02
07:27

"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

07-18
12:17

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

06-23
11:44

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

05-10
16:07

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

05-02
07:08

RULE YOUR KINGDOM

There can be only one king. Do you have what it takes to rule? In this "Five-Minute Friday" episode JP references a potent Joe Rogan podcast interview to explain the importance of every hitter finding the courage and clarity to rule his own hitting kingdom. (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

04-25
11:16

THE FINAL BOXSCORE

In this "Five-Minute Friday" episode, JP challenges you to consider a powerful question that could transform the way you play today -- and every day hereafter. (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

04-18
06:40

WE GO TO THE MOON

In this episode, JP talks about reaching for "the impossible" -- and how embracing "successful failures" is the key to overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds whether you are a NASA astronaut or an MLB hitter. Send us a text

04-04
14:16

A SERIOUS CALM

In this episode of the ZHP we explore a career-altering aspect of performance embodied by the late Kobe Bryant, but rarely discussed or understood in the game of baseball or the sports world at large. Send us a text

03-27
24:24

THE ZHP TRAILER

Welcome to the Zen Hitter Podcast, a new podcast space hosted by personal MLB hitting consultant Jason Panaro. Send us a text

02-19
03:51

TAKE A STAND

In this inaugural episode, Jason Panaro (personal MLB hitting consultant) opens up his "vault of notebooks" culled from working with some of the best big league hitters and hitting coaches in the game -- for the benefit of hitters everywhere. Send us a text

03-27
20:23

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