Podcasts about Pickleball

Most people know Smash Park for the activities. Pickleball. Duckpin bowling. Darts. Karaoke. Shuffleboard. Arcade games. But Todd Lindberg wants you to know there's another reason to visit: the food. In this special Restaurant Hoppen segment from Hurrdat and Yelp's Omaha food event at the Kiewit Luminarium, Dan Hoppen sits down with Todd, Executive Vice President of Expansion for Smash Park, to talk about the kitchen behind the entertainment. Smash Park focuses on scratch cooking, including Wagyu burgers, smoked chicken wings, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer. The goal isn't simply to provide something to eat between activities—it's to make food that genuinely surprises people who may not have come expecting a restaurant experience. Todd also shares his own path into the culinary world, which started with his first kitchen job at 14 years old and eventually led him to culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America in New York. And if you're wondering what Todd would order first? The answer is the 24-hour-brined, smoked and flash-fried chicken wings. Because apparently even at Smash Park, the wings are serious business.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Chad learned a lesson from his friends while playing Pickleball.  It's one you can use in many areas of your life.email: chadduff@struggles2strengths.comX and Instagram @chad_duff

A player I have known for years told me they did not think they could advance in the game. If that player believes it, others do too. So this week I want to be clear. There is no real limit on your growth as a pickleball player. Not age. Not ability. The only limit is your decision not to grow. What actually derails players is trying to do too many things at once. The fix is one thing at a time. Lock it in, let the positive feedback loop build, then move to the next one.Second, a conversation from our Boston-area camp about expectations on the serve side. Because of the two-bounce rule, the serve team starts every rally at a positional disadvantage. When you go back to serve, you are more likely to lose the rally than win it. Not because you did anything wrong. Because that is how the sport is built. Set your expectations with that in mind.Third, our Partner Play series starts at the end of September and we are collecting stories. Share up to three things a partner has done that rubbed you the wrong way. Post it in the comments, in the community, or email tony@tonyroigpickleball.com with "My Story" in the subject line. Improvement stories are welcome too.Camps for 2026 and 2027: https://tonyroigpickleball.com/campsYour Pickleball Coach: https://yourpickleball.coachPickleball Therapy: The Book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.Be well,Tony

Movies don't have to be expensive! All you need is an idea, a camera, and a willing cast! Results may very as we discuss 'Black Mamba (2016)' and 'Pickleball Princess.' Full spoilers ahead! Pickleball Princess discussion starts 2:04, Black Mamba discussion starts 37:30, Next episode recommendation starts 1:04:27

After more than two decades calling the Emerald Coast home, Colleen Riddle shares eighteen true stories from her own coaching community in Came for the Game, Stayed for the People and invites readers to reflect on their own stories with companion journal Quietly Brave. — Pickleball may be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, but according to Santa Rosa Beach author and coach Colleen Riddle, the real story isn't the score. It's everything that happens around it.In Came for the Game, Stayed for the People: True Stories of Pickleball, Friendship & Belonging, released today, Riddle shares eighteen true stories from members of her own local coaching community — people who walked onto a pickleball court looking for exercise, a new hobby, or simply something to do and found something they didn't expect: friendship, confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.The stories follow everyday people navigating grief, divorce, retirement, relocation, empty nesting, new beginnings, and other major life transitions. Their experiences are woven together with fifty-four short life lessons on resilience, reinvention, courage, and what it means to truly belong.Riddle has also released Quietly Brave: A Reflection Journal, a companion to the book that invites readers to turn those same fifty-four life lessons inward. Through guided reflection prompts, simple action invitations, and space to write, the journal encourages readers to explore their own experiences with courage, change, joy, connection, and belonging. While designed to complement Came for the Game, Stayed for the People, Quietly Brave also stands on its own as a personal reflection journal.“Pickleball gets people in the door,” Riddle says. “But it's the people who keep them coming back. I've watched this sport hand people their community back to them — sometimes exactly when they needed it most. That's the part nobody talks about, and it's the whole reason I wrote this book.”Riddle has called the Emerald Coast home for more than two decades and has spent much of that time helping others improve their health and confidence. An ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and founder of Fit Pickleballer, she began her pickleball coaching community with a single free beginner class. What she didn't expect was how quickly lessons would become friendships, friend groups would become support systems, and a sport would become the beginning of entirely new chapters in people's lives.Although pickleball provides the backdrop, Riddle says the message of Came for the Game, Stayed for the People reaches well beyond the court. At its heart, the book is about the courage to show up, the friendships that can change the direction of a life, and the ripple effect created when people make room for one another. Quietly Brave extends that message by giving readers a place to pause, reflect, and consider how those same themes are showing up in their own lives.Riddle will celebrate the release of both books with a private launch event on August 29 in Destin, bringing together many of the local people whose stories and friendships inspired the project.Came for the Game, Stayed for the People is available in paperback and Kindle editions, and Quietly Brave: A Reflection Journal is available in paperback. Both are available on Amazon and through ColleenRiddle.com.ABOUT COLLEEN RIDDLEColleen Riddle is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, pickleball instructor, author, and founder of Fit Pickleballer. For more than 20 years, she has coached and encouraged people to become stronger, healthier, and more confident. Her work today brings together fitness, pickleball, wellness, and community, with a focus on helping people find connection and belonging through shared experiences.COLLEEN RIDDLE IS AVAILABLE FOR TV and radio interviews, podcast appearances, book club discussions, community speaking events, and pickleball-related appearances.SUGGESTED INTERVIEW TOPICSWhy the biggest story in pickleball may have nothing to do with the gameHow recreation and shared experiences can create meaningful adult friendshipsMidlife reinvention and the courage to say yes to something newBuilding real community in an increasingly disconnected worldWhat more than 20 years of coaching has taught Riddle about why people actually stick with fitnessThe true local stories behind Came for the Game, Stayed for the PeopleWhy Riddle created Quietly Brave to help readers turn inspiration into personal reflectionWebsite www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube  Roku Amazon Fire TV 

This episode features a great conversation with Joe Brayton, one of the Owners of Pickler Universe in DFW. Joe talks about how Pickler Universe got started and how it is the Country Club experience of Pickle Ball. Learn more at https://www.pickleruniverse.com/Podcast music by www.bensound.com

In this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Tim Klitch, a former D1 tennis player, "Chief Fun Officer" and co-founder of Austin Pickle Ranch. Pete and Tim talk about everything from how pickleball skyrocketed from a niche sport to a 40-million-player phenomenon, the blend of social energy and accessibility that fuels its growth, and what it really takes to make money in this space. You'll hear how Austin Pickle Ranch's beginnings from a rooftop to a 50,000-square-foot facility, the data-driven logic behind scaling courts and optimizing member experience, and why the intersection of in-person community and national brand recognition is changing the game for local clubs. Plus, Tim provides some fantastic takeaways from his professional tennis background, lessons learned in sports investments, and what pickleball can teach us all about fun, fitness, and business. Whether you're exploring deal flow in the HALO sector or just want to understand why pickleball is attracting new investors, operators, and fans, this conversation has something for every executive with an eye for scaling and innovation. Key themes discussed Pickleball's explosive growth and demographic reach Business models and unit economics for profitable clubs Open play versus membership-based facility models Comparison of tennis and pickleball facility efficiencies The impact of branding and social media reach Professionalization and celebrity investment in pickleball Social, communal, and wellness benefits of pickleball A Few Key Takeaways 1. Pickleball's Exponential Growth and COVID Impact: Pickleball exploded from about 4 million to 40 million players in the US, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The sport was already poised for growth, but the pandemic "set it on fire," establishing pickleball as a leading social and active lifestyle activity 02:05. 2. Keys to a Profitable Pickleball Facility: To operate a sustainable, manned, for-profit pickleball club, you need scale: 12–16 courts is considered the minimum viable size to generate income and achieve operational efficiency. Larger clubs benefit from economies of scale, with costs consolidated at the front desk and across amenities 05:04. 3. Revenue Efficiency: Pickleball vs Tennis: Pickleball courts are significantly more revenue-efficient than tennis courts. The same square footage that fits a singles tennis match can host 24 pickleball players, explaining why 10% of tennis courts have been converted to pickleball annually in the US over the past three years 09:20. 4. Pickleball as an Accessible, Social Experience: Pickleball's unique value lies in its communal, open play. Austin Pickle Ranch intentionally overfills open play sessions to create built-in breaks and maximize social mixing. Members typically spend 2.5 hours per visit, reinforcing the "ultimate social engagement sport" concept 22:39. 5. Brand Awareness and the Power of Social Media: Despite being a single-location club, Austin Pickle Ranch has developed national and international brand recognition, largely due to social media and internet presence. This organic "brand bleed" has attracted visitors globally and set the stage for possible expansion 13:45. Resources: Tim Klitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-klitch-2aa0024  Austin Pickle Ranch: https://austinpickleranch.com  Integrity Square: https://www.integritysq.com Prospect Wizard: https://www.theprospectwizard.com Promotion Vault: https://www.promotionvault.com HigherDose: https://www.higherdose.com

On this episode of the Inside Business Podcast, Mesa Chamber President & CEO Sally Harrison sits down with Riley Palmer, Director of Pickleball at Dink & Dine Pickle Park, to learn more about what the business offers. what makes them unique, and much more! From pickleball and dining to social experiences and events, Dink & Dine Pickle Park brings together a variety of ways for people to connect, have fun, and enjoy the game. Visit and learn more about Dink & Dine Pickle Park: https://business.mesachamber.org/list/Details/dink-dine-pickle-park-4204331   The Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business Podcast is a production of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Inquiries regarding the MCIBP can be made via email to info@mesachamber.org. The Podcast interviews members and individuals/organizations on topics of interest to Mesa Chamber members. Learn more at mesachamber.org. ©2026 Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Doubles pickleball is a team sport just like football or basketball. Two players instead of 5 or 11, but the same dynamics apply: your team plays its best when both players are in sync.You cannot control your partner. But you can communicate with them, and there's a constructive way to do that. The second idea is sonder. Everyone on the court is walking their own path. Your partner included. That matters most in the small moments, like when someone apologizes after a miss. Tony explains why the "sorry" reflex tends to make the dynamic more uncomfortable, and what to say instead. The through line is simple. How you treat your partner shapes how they play. How they play shapes how your team plays. Partner play is a skill, and it's one you can hone.

MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15).   In this episode the guys break down the real dangers of artificial sweeteners — why they are unlikely to be physically dangerous despite all the scaremongering, why they simply do not work for weight loss in real life outside of controlled settings, how they change your perception of palatability so that water and whole foods start to taste bland, and why the novelty effect of pairing them with meals causes people to eat more overall. They also cover the LMNT pre-workout pump hack Sal has been using, making 1,000 pounds of tomatoes into Sunday sauce with the whole family, the GTA 6 trailer and the $1-2 billion production budget behind it, the serious and underreported sexual and psychological side effects of finasteride for hair loss, Ketone IQ stacked with morning caffeine as the guys' favorite energy combo before recording, the rock climbing store in Seoul South Korea you have to climb seven stories just to get inside, night club culture and what everyone is like after a few drinks, and Sal chipping a tooth and finding an emergency dentist on a Friday afternoon. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.   SPONSORS LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free sample pack with any purchase, no code needed. 1,000mg sodium per serving. Mix with your pre-workout for a dramatically better pump — Sal discusses the hack on air.   Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Take mid-day after your caffeine window for sustained mental sharpness.   Joymode (sexual performance booster): https://tryjoymode.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off first order. Natural, science-backed formula — L-Citrulline, Arginine, Yohimbine and Vitamin C. Mix with water 45 minutes to 4 hours before.   LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia   0:00 - Intro 2:47 - The real dangers of artificial sweeteners — why they fail in real life 10:02 - How artificial sweeteners change your palatability and make whole foods taste bland 15:32 - Why the novelty effect makes you eat more when pairing them with meals 22:01 - The LMNT pre-workout pump hack — mixing electrolytes with your pre-workout 26:31 - Pickleball injury stories and the 47-year-old playing junior college football 29:34 - Making 1,000 pounds of tomatoes into Sunday sauce with the family 34:44 - GTA 6 trailer — $1-2 billion budget and why it looks like a movie 38:50 - Finasteride for hair loss — the serious sexual and psychological side effects nobody warns you about 47:01 - Ketone IQ stacked with morning caffeine — the guys' favorite recording day combo 47:58 - The rock climbing store in Seoul you have to climb seven stories just to enter 55:08 - Night club culture — what everyone is like after a few drinks 1:04:49 - Caller: Julie (Illinois) — osteopenia, vegan, reverse diet to 3,000 calories, plateau on Maps Esthetic, switching to Maps 15 1:30:36 - Caller: Dave (Georgia) — lost 100 pounds since 2019, wants to improve VO2 max and body composition 1:42:23 - Caller: Elissa (Michigan) — 90-day check-in, strength up across all three lifts including a month in Italy with no training 1:47:09 - Caller: Amber (Michigan) — cleaning business owner, beach volleyball 3-4 days a week, drastically overtraining, needs to cut volume way down  

King Scott has officially welcomed a new Princess into the world, which means congratulations are in order—and, more importantly, it's time for a group of grown adults to argue over who won the baby pool.The show kicks off with the crew breaking down the new baby's arrival, the guesses for date, time and weight, and some accounting so questionable that everyone should probably just agree Scott won because he got an actual human being out of the deal. Welcome back to another perfectly functional daily comedy show.Rizz is also back after an unexpectedly rough few days following Mohs surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma from underneath his eye. What he thought would be a relatively simple procedure turned into multiple rounds of cutting, repeated needles to the face, ten stitches and enough swelling to make an eye patch feel like a legitimate fashion choice. Naturally, the crew responds to this medical ordeal with the sensitivity and compassion you'd expect from them—which is almost none.And because apparently facial surgery wasn't stressful enough, Rizz also tells the story of getting a phone call from his 17-year-old son informing him that the family car had vanished from Francis Park during the Gateway Cup. Was it stolen? Impounded? Gone forever on a holiday weekend? Nope. In one of the strangest happy endings possible, authorities had apparently moved and re-parked the cars along the race route. Thankfully, a tracker led them back to the vehicle, proving once again that technology exists primarily to prevent dads from completely losing their minds.Then we head deeper into St. Louis chaos. The crew talks about local restaurant closings, the Heavy Anchor getting hit by a car, community support for the venue, Venmo weirdos asking people for money and the Bevo-area street takeover involving a stolen vehicle that ended up on fire. Just your standard relaxing holiday weekend in STL.Things get surprisingly wholesome when Lern reveals her birthday surprise for Mono Tim: an actual bridge dedicated in his honor. Yes, Mono Tim has a bridge now. No, the rest of us have accomplished nothing. The touching story immediately becomes less touching when Rafe starts considering whether the property could eventually host a Viking funeral for his beloved Jeep. This is why we can't have one nice segment.Rafe also takes us inside his attempt to buy a Frame-style TV from a brick-and-mortar store, where finding an employee interested in selling him a television becomes an endurance event. He arrives ready to spend money and somehow leaves with existential questions about television speakers, mounting hardware and whether customer service is now an escape room.Finally, football season means the Pick 'Em Challenge is back—and the punishments are getting an upgrade. Forget repeating the same punishment all season. This year, the wheel could deliver barefoot days around the station, cat food or anchovies under your car seat, oven mitts for an entire show and plenty of other ideas designed to make losing football picks everybody else's entertainment.A new baby. A stitched-up face. A mysteriously relocated car. Mono Tim's bridge. A possible Viking funeral. Retail despair. And punishments created by people who clearly cannot be trusted with authority.It's another daily comedy show from The Rizzuto Show, where a normal Tuesday somehow requires more plot development than most television seasons. If you enjoy funny stories, St. Louis insanity, sarcastic humor and a daily comedy show that can turn a baby announcement into gambling results within minutes, welcome home.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We decided to finally do Pickleball Guys and who better to bring in but a certified tennis guys Tom Sexton from The Trillbillies podcast. These guys are tough, we dive into the confrontational world of pickleball, a sport that was apparently invented in 1965 but has exploded over the past decade. These guys love to fight and own each other. To listen to the writers room, Chris's podcast with Bryan, Stefan, Chef Kevin, Mike and Jesse from YKS, go to patreon.com/notevenashow And for more Guys content, streams and SHOCKTOBER: a deep dive into shock jocks you can click patreon.com/guyspodcast, Join us on the Sunday Night Stream every Sunday night at 8:00 EST at twitch.tv/notevenashowand I am on https://bsky.app/profile/murderxbryan.bsky.social  Guys is on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/guys.pod Guys has a Post Office Box now! PO Box 10769 Columbus Ohio 43201

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Send us Fan MailPPA North Carolina was absolute chaos.(There were issues with the microphones during this episode, so the audio is not ideal. Please forgive us - it will never happen again! - KOTC)Tyler and Jimmy are back to break down everything that happened at PPA North Carolina, including the brutal heat that forced schedule changes, players dealing with cramping and exhaustion, Jack Sock struggling to finish his match, and some major upsets throughout the tournament.We break down Hunter Johnson's run to gold, Anna Leigh Waters continuing to dominate women's singles, the new J-Dub/Tama partnership, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio's continued dominance, and the controversial agreement between Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in women's doubles.Then we get into mixed doubles, where J-Dub and Georgia Johnson pulled off a massive win over Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters before Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright ultimately took gold.Plus, we discuss automatic line calling, whether players should target an injured opponent, Adderall use in professional pickleball, the Pickleball World Cup, paddle technology, and plenty more from around the pro game.Let us know what stood out to you most from PPA North Carolina!Subscribe to King of the Court for pro pickleball news, rumors, tournament breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussion.00:00 – Intro01:05 – Welcome Back to King of the Court02:18 – The Insane Heat at PPA North Carolina04:13 – Why Pickleball Needs More Indoor Events06:07 – Dominator & the Tournament Booth Story08:12 – Montis Pickleball & KOTC All Access09:01 – Jimmy's North Carolina Experience12:13 – The Most Random Pickleball Dinner Ever13:51 – Should PPA Have Taken a Heat Break?17:09 – PPA North Carolina Tournament Recap19:27 – Ben Johns Gets Pickled Twice20:01 – New WPR Rankings Shake Up Singles20:44 – Hunter Johnson's Run to Gold23:08 – Women's Singles23:59 – Kate Fahey Drama24:51 – Problems With PPA Tournament Registration28:19 – J-Dub & Tama's New Partnership30:30 – Why Weren't They Targeting Jack Sock?31:43 – Tyson McGuffin Pulls Out33:06 – The Double-Lefty Experiment35:22 – Men's Doubles Upsets36:14 – Tyler & JLG's Match37:09 – Rafa & Casey Blow a 10–1 Lead37:50 – Ben Johns & Gabe Tardio Keep Winning40:02 – Women's Doubles41:43 – ALW & Anna Bright Dominate Again42:40 – The ALW/Anna Bright Agreement44:06 – Mixed Doubles & Automatic Line Calling46:28 – Should You Target an Injured Player?47:09 – Mixed Doubles Upsets48:53 – How PPA Draws Are Actually Made50:24 – J-Dub & Georgia Beat Ben & ALW52:53 – Should Adderall Be Banned in Pickleball?54:58 – Parents Arrested for Leaving Kids to Play Pickleball57:37 – Pickleball World Cup59:03 – Listener Questions1:03:01 – What's Next for KOTC?Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Accesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/joinCode “KOTC” for a discount athttps://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotcKOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.comNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfNEW KOTC CAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/morekotcInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --Support the show

Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport, has significant health benefits for gut health, fatty liver disease and overall well-being. In this episode, Robert Strommen, who is owner of the Suncoast Pelicans, a professional pickleball team, discusses how the sport's social interaction and physical activity contribute to improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and enhanced mental health. Additionally, pickleball aligns with the principles of longevity, making it a holistic approach to well-being.This episode is brought to you by Mindray and Aegle Medical, manufacturer and distributor of the Hepatus-series platform, which is a NexGen vibration-controlled elastography technology used to stage and monitor liver disease.

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Send us Fan MailBrooke Buckner and John Lucian Goins (JLG) join King of the Court LIVE from Cary, North Carolina!Brooke breaks down the roller coaster MLP season, going from one of the lowest moments of her career in Austin to an incredible turnaround in New York. She also talks singles, the new pickleball ranking system, playing in North Carolina, and the brutal MLP-to-PPA schedule.Then JLG joins the show fresh off another MASSIVE win over Ben Johns. We get into exactly why his game matches up so well against Ben, the evolution of pro pickleball singles, his goals for the rest of 2026, the new world ranking system, and what he's expecting from the Slice next season.Plus, we learn about JLG's other obsession: chess. Is losing a chess match actually worse than losing in pickleball?Subscribe to King of the Court for more pro pickleball news, interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the PPA Tour and MLP.00:00 – Brooke Buckner joins KOTC 00:56 – The Dallas Flash's brutal Austin event 01:51 – How the team turned its season around 02:43 – Brooke's experience at MLP New York 04:05 – Getting traded and breaking out in MLP 05:26 – PPA Cary & singles 06:45 – Playing a hometown tournament 07:30 – Brooke's love-hate relationship with singles 07:45 – Thoughts on the new ranking system 08:19 – Should there be a week off between MLP & PPA? 08:56 – JLG joins the show 09:38 – JLG's upcoming doubles matchup 10:17 – BEATING Ben Johns 10:56 – Why JLG matches up well against Ben 11:38 – How pro singles strategy is changing 12:15 – The importance of getting to the net 13:01 – How to actually pronounce JLG's name 13:53 – JLG reveals the weakest part of his game 14:43 – Goals for the rest of 2026 16:07 – JLG reacts to the new ranking system 17:37 – Pickleball rankings, seeding & qualifiers 18:26 – JLG's next singles matchup 19:18 – The mixed doubles partner drama 21:01 – JLG's rise at only 18 years old 21:47 – The story behind JLG's famous sweatbands 23:55 – Does JLG trash talk? 24:54 – The future of the Slice 26:18 – Is JLG single?! 26:56 – How good is JLG at chess? 28:23 – Pickleball drama & social media 29:52 – The biggest beef in pickleball 30:43 – JLG's mom joins the conversation 32:05 – How JLG would beat Chris Haworth 33:22 – What makes Chris Haworth so difficult 34:49 – Traveling the PPA Tour with his mom 37:02 – Chess loss vs. pickleball loss 37:42 – JLG's tennis background 38:22 – Final thoughts & outroWebsite: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Accesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/joinCode “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.comNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfNEW KOTC CAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/morekotcInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --Support the show

Finding Favorites is back from hiatus with author Brittany Micka-Foos and we are talking about pickleball! Brittany is a writer in the pacific northwest and discovered pickball during covid lockdown and has become a full blown lover of the game.  Follow Brittany online It's No Fun Anymore: https://bookshop.org/p/books/it-s-no-fun-anymore-brittany-micka-foos/391407badde985eb?ean=9781627205856 Website: https://www.brittanymickafoos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanymickafoos Additional notes Village Books: https://www.villagebooks.com/ "The Yellow Wallpaper": https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1952 The Writer's Center: https://writer.org/ Hugo House: https://hugohouse.org/ StoryStudio Chicago: https://www.storystudiochicago.org/ The Dink (2026): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33499146/ The Goldbergs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2712740/ The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/the-deep-dive-with-jessica-st-clair-and-june-diane-raphael/   Follow Finding Favorites on Instagram at @FindingFavsPod and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or Spotify. Got a question or want to suggest a guest? email Leah at FindingFavoritesPodcast@gmail.com This episode was edited and mixed by Rob Abrazado. Thanks for coming back! Support Finding Favorites by shopping for books by guests or recommended by guests on Bookshop.

A ceramics instructor swapped a ball for a "priceless" vase and watched his class tense up. Nobody forgot how to catch. They just became afraid of what dropping it would mean.That shift happens in pickleball too. Early on, the game is just fun. Then the expectations arrive, and the same missed shot that meant nothing now feels like a big deal. This week I talk about how expectations change how you interpret what happens on the court, and why setting them before you play protects the enjoyment that makes this sport worth coming back to.In the Riff: improvement frustration. Working hard on the wrong thing (the third shot drop is a common example) can leave you wondering where the payoff is. I explain the block-by-block approach we use in Your Pickleball Coach, and why locking in one block before moving to the next builds a positive loop that lasts.Your Pickleball Coach: https://yourpickleball.coachIf cost is an obstacle, email support@tonyroigpickleball.com and we will work with you.

Every shot and rally brings more than points; it brings friendship, connection and community. That spirit is at the heart of the Vintage Pickleball Tournament, led by the Seniors Pickleball Community in Western Sydney. - Sa bawat palo at bawat rally, hindi lang puntos at panalo ang pinaglalaban, kundi pagkakaibigan, koneksyon, at pagkakaisa. Ito ang puso ng ginanap na Vintage Pickleball na pinangunahan ng isang grupo ng mga Filipino senior sa kanlurang Sydney.

The guys are back together after a couple of weeks on the road, and it doesn't take long for things to go sideways.Neil returns from Huntsville still asking questions about the moon landing, Jason Aldean earns two Diamond-certified songs, the guys admit they may have underestimated Megan Moroney, and then one simple question turns into a full-blown debate: when can an artist actually call themselves a headliner?They also talk about the realities of opening for major acts, why young artists shouldn't rush the process, Neil's Songwriters Hall of Fame nomination, Broadway, football, pickleball and another round of Dipshitty of the Week.It's one hour of road stories, music-business opinions, arguments, retractions and exactly the kind of chaos you get when Kurt, Neil, Tully and Kelley sit down with no guest and plenty to say.00:34 — Neil Goes Looking for Moon-Landing Proof02:17 — Two Weeks on the Road12:19 — Jason Aldean Gets Two Diamond Records17:03 — We Were Wrong About Megan Moroney19:08 — What Actually Makes You a Headliner?22:17 — The Argument Gets Personal27:35 — Young Artists Are Rushing to Headline32:35 — Neil's Songwriters Hall of Fame Nomination38:44 — Football Season Is Here42:15 — Tully's Son on Broadway48:20 — Dipshidiot of the Week54:27 — Back to the Moon Debate56:19 — Pickleball and Football Picks58:37 — The Donkey Toss Callback__________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.10Stone is an all-new apparel brand inspired by country music superstar Jason Aldean. Builtaround the same hardworking mindset Jason has carried throughout his career, 10Stone delivers rugged, everyday style made to keep up. 10Stone. Premium Quality. American Grit. Available exclusively at Walmart.Peacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.https://www.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com_____________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.coSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a panel episode where Sahara Rose DeVore, founder of the Travel Coach Network, interviews two travel coaches: Rachel Verlik and Melinda Alcosser.Rachel Verlik is an ICF-certified Executive Coach, Certified Travel Coach, and CEO of Curious Traveler and MP6 Consulting. With more than 30 years of business experience — including 13 years in Federal leadership — she helps women navigate professional and personal transitions with courage and clarity.  Rachel is also a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, trained directly by Dr. Brené Brown.After leaving her Federal career in 2016 to start her own firm and later becoming a solo mom through adoption in 2024, Rachel experienced firsthand how travel can unlock powerful insight and brave decision-making. Today, she guides women to use intentional travel as a catalyst for aligned leadership and authentic lives.Website: https://www.mp6consulting.com/curioustravelerIG:  instagram.com/curioustravelercoachMelinda Alcosser is a Transformational Travel Designer, Travel Coach, experiential educator, and Level 2 IPTPA-certified Pickleball Coach. She is a Signature Travel Expert®, ASTA Verified Travel Advisor, founder of With Heart Travel and Carpe Dink'em Pickleball, and co-founder of Connecticut Experiential Learning Center. Wonder, imagination, playfulness, and joy are her compass, and travel is her greatest gift to that unfolding. Melinda designs immersive experiences - from sailing retreats to pickleball getaways - that use travel and play as forces for good. She is also a percussionist who leads Drum Journeys, a Writing as Heart Medicine facilitator, and founder of the Worldwide Walking Collective, a growing global community of people walking together across distances and languages. Melinda is a believer in the power of travel to spark heart-to-heart connection and in its capacity to deepen and enrich our time on earth.Website: https://www.withhearttravel.com/with-heart-experiencesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-alcosser-391394238/---Get my 30-Day Travel Coach Content Challenge Cheatsheet:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/offers/XkZqHzGm/checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Travel Coach Course for Travel Advisors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/certified-travel-coach-course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ready to join us in the Travel Coach Certification Program?Learn more about TCCP here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/the-travel-coach-program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We'd love to see you in our free Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/928430197344106⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have questions about the Travel Coach Certification Program? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send Sahara a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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There is a lot going on in a pickleball game. Four players, several rallies inside every rally, the lob, the dink, the banger, the volley you got jammed on. And underneath all of it, a conversation running in your head about the score, your partner, the wind, the shot you should have made.That's all sound. No silence anywhere.The week before a live coaching call, Tony visited an art exhibit called "Silence Before Sound." One room, roughly the size of a small house, held three pieces of art. That was intentional. They could have filled it, but filling it would have defeated the point.Your brain works on the same principle. Give it three things to see, and it sees all three. Give it fifty-three, and it sees none of them.In this episode, Tony connects negative space to the Tap Into Your Flow series inside the Tony Roig Pickleball project, shares what players reported after using The Blue Danube as an anchor, and offers a practice you can start before your next session. Not on the court. In the car, before you get out.Learn more about Your Pickleball Coach at https://yourpickleball.coach

The US Open is in full swing, and injuries have knocked out some of the biggest athletes in the men's tournament. But there's no shortage of star power on the women's side: Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is on fire, inspiring “Eala-mania” all over the world. To get us up to speed on the tournament, we chat with Giri Nathan, senior correspondent at the tennis outlet The Second Serve. After that, we attempt to answer one of the inescapable questions of our time: Why are so many people obsessed with pickleball? Clare Frank was a firefighter for more than 30 years. When she retired, she stumbled into the game. At first, she didn't quite get the hype — but like so many retirees who came before her, Clare quickly became captivated by pickleball. In her latest book, “Just One More Game: A Pickleball Quest,” Clare dives headfirst into the world of pickleball to try to figure out how it has become the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Spoiler alert: It's not just your grandmother's game anymore.Show Notes Just One More Game: A Pickleball Quest by Clare Frank How Pickleball Got Its Name | USA Pickleball Wanna play? Find a pickleball court near you Pickleball is the Worst | Rick Reily Alex Eala is Catching The WTA's Best Off Guard | Defector  Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineers: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

Joe Brayton, CEO, Pickler Universe "Pickleball Gets the Country Club Treatment" full 699 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:23:14 +0000 EYTZktXSG67qJMbFRlcVNEU8vePZQ8oj business CEO Spotlight business Joe Brayton, CEO, Pickler Universe "Pickleball Gets the Country Club Treatment" David Johnson CEO Spotlight 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Business https://playe

Hillnotes include those who are remembering Dolly Parton, hating on pickleball, and calling out Robert Kraft and Christian Gonzalez.

The News with Coco today involves the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial as well as pickleball apparently causing too much noise for people to handle.

Pickleball has become one of the go-to ways for older adults to stay active these days. In this episode, we share three easy tips to help prevent common injuries, so you can keep playing with confidence, match after match. To support more content like this, and get valuable benefits and discounts, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don't forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier — and happier!

Today's guest is leading one of the biggest booms in modern sports. Nate Peterson is the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Association of Pickleball Players, the world's first and only professional pickleball tour. From elite competition to developing the next generation of stars, Nate and the APP are shaping the future of America's fastest growing sport. Before stepping into the world of pickleball, he built a career in business development, and now he's bringing that same strategic vision to a game exploding in popularity across every age group. The paddle space has become a movement…and Nate Peterson is helping move it forward.Website: https://www.theapp.global/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialapptour/ Twitter: https://x.com/OfficialAPPTour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theapptourCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjiVUHXOUqY

Send us Fan MailAnother week of King of the Court and there's plenty to get into.Tyler and Jimmy preview the MLP semifinals and finals in Central Park, including Brooklyn vs. New Jersey, Dallas vs. St. Louis, DreamBreaker possibilities, and Jimmy making a VERY confident prediction about who will win the championship.Then we get into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes issues in professional pickleball: partnerships. Why are players constantly dropping partners? When is it justified? Does loyalty still matter? And should the PPA implement a 30-day rule preventing last-minute partner changes?We also discuss the APP defaulting a team over mismatched uniforms, the new Tesla x Selkirk paddle, some surprising World Pickleball Rankings, and Nick Kyrgios' recent suspension and Stack's decision to stand behind him.00:00 – Jimmy's Undershirt Debate00:49 – Welcome to King of the Court01:35 – The Football Team That Refused to Play03:13 – Football Brawl & Scott Steiner Connection04:01 – Pickler Universe05:32 – Dominator06:17 – Montis Pickleball07:52 – Jimmy's Pickleball Comeback & "Kill List"10:49 – MLP New York Preview12:13 – Jackie Kawamoto Gets Engaged13:58 – Brooklyn vs. New Jersey Predictions16:12 – Jimmy Predicts a Brooklyn Upset16:51 – Dallas vs. St. Louis Predictions18:16 – Who Wins the MLP Championship?19:12 – MLP Takes Over Central Park20:39 – APP Defaults a Team Over Their Uniforms23:54 – Tesla x Selkirk's New Paddle26:20 – Pro Pickleball's Partnership Problem28:02 – Is Loyalty Dead in Pro Pickleball?29:39 – When Is Dropping a Partner Justified?31:04 – Should There Be a 30-Day Rule?33:44 – PPA's New Qualification Rules34:31 – The World Pickleball Rankings Get Weird36:59 – Can Players Game the Ranking System?39:35 – Grayson Goldin Wins in Malaysia40:22 – Pickleball Nationals Preview41:04 – KOTC Live Podcast at Nationals41:47 – Club Pickleball Mastermind43:09 – Jimmy's Barefoot Lawn-Mowing Advice43:47 – Nick Kyrgios' Cocaine Suspension45:46 – Why Stack Stood Behind Kyrgios48:12 – The Hypocrisy Controversy49:31 – Final Thoughts on Kyrgios50:15 – Wrapping UpWebsite: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Accesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/joinCode “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotcCode "KOTC" at Montispickleball.com  KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.comNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfNEW KOTC CAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/morekotcInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --Support the show

Why does Old Dominion continue to win at such a high level in college tennis?ODU Women's Tennis Head Coach Dom Manilla and ODU Men's Tennis Head Coach Dominik Mueller join Aaron and Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about the championship culture both programs have built — and what it takes to sustain that success as college athletics changes around them.The two Doms take us inside their different approaches to recruiting, roster construction, NIL and the transfer portal, including why Mueller believes the portal has actually opened doors for ODU to land better freshmen.They also tackle a much bigger issue facing college athletics: tennis programs around the country being eliminated as athletic departments face increasing financial pressure. Manilla explains why winning, fundraising, community support and running a first-class program have never been more important.Plus:

EP 2973 ข้อคิดที่ได้จากการแข่งขัน Pickleball ตอนที่ 2 มาเป็นตอนจบของเรื่องราวและข้อคิดที่ผมได้จากการแข่งขัน Pickleball มาทั้งสิ้น 11 รายการ เผื่อนำไปประยุกต์ใช้กับเรื่องอื่น ๆ ในชีวิตได้ด้วยนะครับ

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The Secret Podcast with JVL and Sarah is exclusively for paid members of the Bulwark on YouTube, Substack and Apple Podcasts.---Sarah and JVL did a BIG show today. Sample awesome:Sen. Darlene Graham says that voters in South Carolina don't care about Taiwan—they care about boys playing girls sports.Spoiler: There are exactly zero (0) boys in South Carolina playing girls sports.Top CIA analyst Julia Curlee served Trump, Biden, and then Trump again honorably. Then she was fired because some MAGA influencers discovered she was trans.What duty do civil servants owe the country which elected Trump for the second time?Is Jon Ossoff the one we've been waiting for? Sarah has him in her Big Four. And you'll never guess who the other three are.People hate Data Centers. So where is the juice for Democrats?JVL can't stop/won't stop beating on tankies and greens.And the birth of a new feature: Pickleball talk!We want to hear from you about any/all of this. Let's ride.Sarah, Tim, Sam and JVL are coming to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Atlanta in October for Bulwark LIVE. We're bringing lots of friends.Tickets are on sale now: https://thebulwark.com/eventsOur shows have a habit of selling out. Don't wait to grab your seats.

Episode 309: Use the Force Luke (and Leia)A floater comes at you. It's just hanging there in space, waiting. Game point. Everybody on the next court has stopped to watch. You bring the paddle up, you swing, and the ball goes straight into the net.You have to be kidding me.So what happened? The natural response of any athlete is to go to mechanics. I mishit it. Something in my swing broke down. Something in my grip, my footwork, my paddle face.I'm going to suggest to you that more often than not, that miss was not mechanical. It was mental.And I don't mean mental in the way we usually mean it. I'm not talking about focus, or nerves, or staying present. I'm talking about your decisions, or the absence of them, about the shot you just hit.Run through three questions.One. Did you have a clear idea of where you wanted the ball to cross the net? A target. A specific space over the tape. If the answer is no, or I'm not sure, then you did not hit an intentional shot. You hit an unintentional one. You swung the paddle forward, and whatever happened, happened. When the ball lands in the net, it's hard to be upset about it. Where were you sending it?Two. Did you pick a spot with enough cushion? If you're aiming a quarter inch over the net, you have already baked the net into the shot. It sits inside the range of outcomes you selected. Give yourself paddle width over the net, at minimum. You'll still catch the tape once in a while. It will be much rarer.Three. Did you feed that information to your processing unit? Your processing unit is your brain. The decision only helps if it gets delivered before you swing.Miss any one of those, and the error was mental. Do all three, with real margin, and still find the net, then yes, now we can talk about mechanics. Footwork, swing, grip, something. But that's the second place to look, not the first.Here's where the Star Wars part comes in.In the movies, the Force is telekinesis. You move an object with your mind. You don't touch it. You just decide, and it goes.You can't do that on a pickleball court. Not directly. But you can do it indirectly, and that's the whole idea. Your mind makes the decision. Your mind hands that decision to your body. Your body sends the ball. If that connection isn't there, the ball goes wherever it goes.So if you want to fix the shot, start with the mind.—The Riff: GratitudeMost of you interact with this sport as a player. Some of you also interact with it as a student of the game, which is a different thing altogether. There are players who just want to go out and hit the ball, and that's perfectly fine, but they usually aren't listening to this podcast.There are other ways in, too. Fan of the pro game. Organizer. Referee. Tournament volunteer. The person who texts three other players on a Thursday to make sure Friday morning happens. That last one matters more than it gets credit for.I'm thankful for the people here who organize our play. David, Paul, Tyson, Stephanie. If I'm forgetting somebody, forgive me. It's been a long day of content creation. Because of them, I get to play on a Wednesday, or a Friday, or a Saturday.I'm thankful for the facilities, too. Pickle and Pint in Largo, Florida lets me shoot my videos there and cooperates with every project I bring them. None of that happens unless somebody decides to build courts, operate them, and pay for them.And I'm thankful for you. My coaching would be for nothing without players who listen, who watch, who read, who came in early and founded the community. All of it is what lets me do the thing I love doing with this sport. I like playing. I love coaching.Thank you, from me and from the whole team here at Tony Roig Pickleball.Be well,Tony

Medford has opened a new 19-court pickleball complex at Howard Memorial Sports Park. City officials say the $2 million facility is the largest municipal pickleball complex in Oregon.

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Love pickleball but want to stay out of the orthopedic office? Dr. Tom Rogers and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pat Riggins break down the most common pickleball injuries, why they happen, and how to prevent them. Plus, can you safely return to the court after knee or hip surgery? Two doctors who love the game share what every pickleball player should know. Connect with Performance Medicine! Check out the DOCTOR ROGERS Multivitamin: https://docrogersvitamins.com/products/super-vitamin Subscribe and Save 15% on all DOCTOR ROGERS vitamins (Free Shipping On All Orders Over $70): https://docrogersvitamins.com/pages/subscribe-and-save Sign up for our weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://performancemedicine.net/doctors-note-sign-up/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you're looking for the full two hours with guests,  you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners what restrictions should or shouldn't be imposed on Massachusetts beaches. Then, for the end of the show, we discuss pickleball. Should pickle balls be muted when playing outdoors?Listen in to find out!

We look into the future and see that pickleball, Dubai chocolate and vape pens are the asbestos of the year 2026, a win from a Rosevillian keeps the East in latest battle of Twin Cities Civil War and Vikings Insider SAM EKSTROM previews the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apparently church growth now includes mergers and acquisitions.A large church in our area just spent several million dollars to acquire another church property and turn it into its newest campus. We're talking about what happened, what it means for the local church landscape, and why the whole thing feels just a little weird.Meanwhile, Safety Harbor suddenly has a LOT of empty space now that the preschool has moved out. And, as you might expect, everyone has an idea for what to do with it. Offices? Classrooms? Community space? New ministries? Pickleball courts? Okay, hopefully not pickleball courts. Andrew is learning that empty rooms don't stay hypothetical for very long when church people know they exist.Over at Lakeview, it was Move Up Sunday as kids and students moved into their new classes and ministries, officially signaling that summer is basically over.Both churches are now in full-on back-to-school mode. Calendars are filling, ministries are restarting, families are finding their routines again, and pastors everywhere are pretending they're ready for fall.It's mergers, acquisitions, empty buildings, moving kids, and figuring out what to do with the space God gives you, whether you paid several million dollars for it or just unexpectedly got the keys back.

Nicole thought she had a fun first date with Trevor, complete with pickleball, smoothies, and plenty of flirting. But after nine days of silence, she finds out the reason he disappeared is something she never could have predicted. When the two finally confront each other on the First Date Follow Up, things get hilariously competitive—and surprisingly personal. Tune in to hear why one tiny pickleball mistake turned this promising date into a total disaster. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris and Amy booked a last-minute week in Bora Bora that would have cost over $20,000, almost entirely on points. They break down how it came together, why they chose Bora Bora over Fiji, the Marriott award search quirk that hid available rooms, flying business class in both directions by mixing two airlines, and using card travel credits on the inter-island flights. Then, three nights in, they decided to abandon the deal and pay more to switch resorts. They compare and rank the major Bora Bora resorts, weigh points versus cash, and explain what makes French Polynesia one of the easiest long-haul trips from the West Coast. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/bora-bora-on-points-2026/ Partner Deals Haven: Skip the waitlist for the best sauna. Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Thrive Market: ⁠30% off your first order of organic groceries + a free $60 gift Bilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Superhuman: ⁠Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Hotels & Resorts Hotel Upgrade Program The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort Conrad Bora Bora Nui The Brando Le Taha'a Nanuku Resort Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Products Monopoly Deal Health & Sauna Research Bryan Johnson — Is Sauna ACTUALLY Good For You? (90-Day Experiment) ATH Podcast #285: Why Net Fulfillment Beats Net Worth with Bill Perkins #287: Putting Die With Zero Into Practice with Brad Barrett Hotel Upgrade Program Best Cards Page Gift Cards Page Newsletter AMA: Submit Questions Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: podcast@chrishutchins.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:09) How a Kid-Free Trip Came Together (03:33) How Chris and Amy Choose Vacation Destinations (13:09) Why French Polynesia Over Fiji (14:59) Booking The Westin (20:43) Flying Business Class Both Ways on Two Different Airlines (26:22) Air Tahiti Nui and the Inter-Island Flights (31:15) A Surprise First Class Upgrade on Air Moana (32:47) Arriving in Bora Bora and Checking Into The Westin (34:29) First Impressions: A Brand-New Property with Great Bones (37:33) A Thousand Little Cuts: The Westin's Service Problems (44:50) The Math Behind Checking Out Early (52:21) The Four Seasons vs. The Westin: What the Extra Money Buys (59:23) Why the Four Seasons Spa Facilities Stood Out (01:00:37) Getting Serious About Sauna Again (01:05:51) Pickleball, Paddleboarding, and Space to Get Lost (01:08:00) Did the Four Seasons Save the Trip? (01:13:18) How to Actually Get Deals at the Four Seasons (01:16:20) Ranking All Four Bora Bora Resorts (01:19:32) Why Fiji Is Still at the Top of the List (01:21:45) Where AI Can Go Wrong (01:23:15) Packing a Travel Med Bag for Remote Destinations (01:24:20) Final Thoughts and Why Bora Bora Keeps Winning Connect with Chris ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices