Best Pickleball Humor Podcasts (2025)

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No More Boring Gifts! Inside Our Holiday Gift Guide for Pickleball Lovers and Their Favorite Dinking Partners 34:13

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You’ve shown up to every match with your gear perfectly packed, but when it comes to holiday gifting, you’re the person scribbling a card in the parking lot with a pen you borrowed. Don’t worry, we’ve been there. And we’re here to make you look like a pro. We’re back with our second annual holiday gift guide, and this one’s loaded with actual good …

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QVC Scars & Luggage Wars | James Ignatowich w/ RPM Pickleball 35:57

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A carry-on full of panties (you read that right) 🔹 One of us still owns a ShamWow and isn’t ashamed 🔹 The TikTok item that showed up 90% smaller than expected Plus, James Ignatowich from RPM Pickleball joins us to unpack the real reason he ditched tennis and why most players are training the wrong wa…

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Episode 63: Lifelong Quadriplegic Alex Jackson, South Carolina Disability Advocate & Public Affairs Specialist at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic 32:53

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Paralyzed at just 9 months old, Alex Jackson, a C5-6 quadriplegic from South Carolina, has lived nearly his entire life from a seated perspective, and that has greatly influenced his advocacy. Becoming both a disability advocate for improved accessibility as well as improved accessible transportation, he also works as a Public Affairs Specialist at…

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Pickleball Shut Down & Thanksgiving Fails | Mike “Sleeves” Sliwa w/ Senior Pickleball Report 36:37

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A city cancels pickleball 🔹 Potatoes catch fire 🔹 Black Friday memories Plus, Mike “Sleeves” Sliwa from Senior Pickleball Report joins us from his solar-powered yurt to talk off-grid content, senior court life, and how he landed in a Hollywood pickleball doc. 🎧 Listen now—before your casserole combus…

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Our Podcast Anniversary Happy Hour Event: Live, Loud, & Loosely Monitored. 45:37

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Welcome to the only live podcast episode where the court drama is matched only by the party vibes, and the wardrobe choices might just win their own medal. Here’s some front-row access to the Dinks on Tap one-year celebration, recorded with a live audience of our favorite paddle-loving warriors. This episode is equal parts pickleball pep rally, beh…

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Broke Priorities & Switching Sides | Christie w/ Dink and Dine 32:23

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Share Your Thoughts! Share Your Thoughts! 🎙️ If you had to survive on Ramen noodles, what's the ONE thing you'd refuse to give up? (The answers got weird fast.) 🔥 We're diving into: 🔹 Why Dutch Bros might be worth more than rent 🔹 The mid-game switch debate that broke our brains 🔹 How 55,000 people showed up to watch pickleball (and one 18-year-old…

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RIP MTV & Pickleball Chaos | Greg VonFange w/ Y’all PB 33:46

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Share Your Thoughts! 🎙️ MTV’s dead, Oklahoma’s weird, and pickleball people are still unhinged. 🔥 We’re diving into: MTV’s official funeral and why every millennial is grieving in slow motion The most chaotic state headline we’ve read all year (yes, it involves robots) A Dink or Destroy showdown over binge-watching vs. weekly episodes Plus: Greg fr…

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Weather, Cruising, Public Toilets, Aliens, Trains, and Diets - just normal everyday stuff to chat about 44:39

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Malcolm Teasdale and Francis Carden chat about various subjects of intellect and interest. Malcolm in the Arctic, Francis on the World's largest cruise ship, plus personal opinions of trains, public toilets, sports terminology, phone booth museum, human genetic analysis, and of course the theories about a streaming video of a lettuce referencing a …

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Is DUPR Driving Us or Dividing Us? CEO Tito Machado’s Answer Will Surprise You 1:06:58

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Ever wondered why your DUPR score nosedives after a win, and you're wondering if your app is gaslighting you? What is happening in the pickleball matrix? In this episode, we sit down with Tito Machado, the most loved and rage-texted man in pro pickleball. He’s the CEO of DUPR, the rating system that somehow manages to both unite and divide the pick…

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Duper Dips, Court Slips & No Mercy Hits | Van w/ Awesome Pickleball Outreach 35:22

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Backwards rolls, bruised egos, and a costume that screamed “Not Like a Virgin” 🔹 Duper dips that felt personal and TikTok comments that hit harder than our partners 🔹 Tournament etiquette: do you smash the shot if your opponent hits the deck? (Spoiler: yes) Plus, Van from Awesome Pickleball Outreach …

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Pickleball Fame, Flannel, & Fighting Trolls | Apple John w/ Noizy Pickleball 31:24

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Share Your Thoughts! 📝 We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 The steakhouse insult that kinda slaps 🔹 One crashout, two threats, zero regrets 🔹 A holiday rom-com powered by dinks Plus, Apple John from Noizy Pickleball joins us to talk viral vibes, loud paddles, and why flannel might be illegal on court. 🎧 Listen now before someone dinks in denim and gets ban…

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DiNKR: The Pickleball App That Saved Our Group Chat (And Might Get You a Date?) 52:35

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Ever tried organizing a pickleball game with five group chats, two calendars, and someone’s cousin who “might show up if it doesn’t rain”? It’s like herding cats… in court shoes. And just when you finally get a foursome, someone drops out at 7 a.m. Sound familiar? This week on Dinks on Tap, we’re sitting down with Dan and Steve, the creators of DiN…

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Cancel Mobs & Genericide | Tim w/ The Secret Pickle 34:07

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A parenting hack involving abandoned houses and lifelong trauma 🔹 A thrift-picking rabbit hole that starts with a tank top and ends in trespassing 🔹 How “genericide” is threatening your favorite brands (RIP, Zipper) 🔹 A spicy roundtable on cancel culture and why the mob always comes swinging Plus, Ti…

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How Micro-aggressions are Holding You Back 7:48

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Micro-aggressions are the tiny little things that add up and keep you from tapping your pickleball peak performance. Make sure to read Rick Cipes' "How to Play Better Pickleball" and "Pickleball Riffs" books available at Amazon.By Rick Cipes

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Halloween Costumes & Utah’s Pickleball Flex | Tracy Wilcox w/ Dynamite & Heights 40:16

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A heated debate on when to retire your frosted tips 🔹 Halloween pickleball costumes gone rogue (green unitards and Hulk aspirations) 🔹 Fashion felonies at open play—from swim trunks to sports jerseys 🔹 The official ruling on backwards hats, belly rings, and the Ed Hardy line of no return Plus, Tracy …

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When the Lights Go Out Mid-Match: Our Wildest Pickleball Tournament Experience Yet (And What It Taught Us About Focus Training) 54:35

2M ago54:35

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Winning gold sounds great… until the court lights shut off mid-point, and someone’s Uncle Larry is heckling from the sidelines. Welcome to pickleball tournaments, where the only thing more unpredictable than the tape lines are the emotions running high. In this episode of Dinks on Tap, we take you inside our latest wild ride at a local tourney in A…

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Pickleball Snobs & Pre-Workout Sweats | Deirdre w/ Pickle Me This Pod 37:00

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Pickleball Sick Days & Secret Society Vibes | Dawna Strouse w/ Dink Date 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Share Your Thoughts! We dinked in deep with: 🔹 Calling in "sick" just to sneak in a few games 🔹 The lowdown on Speak Easy Pickleball and its velvet-rope vibes 🔹 Answers from our TikTok and Instagram followers—some bold, some downright unhinged 🔹 A few unsolicited hot takes you didn't ask for (but definitely needed) Plus, Dawna Strouse from Dink Dat…

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Is DUPR Dead? Mike Barker's VAIR Rating System Might Just Bury It 58:34

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Curious how your pickleball rating actually gets calculated? Check out VAIR, the new pickleball rating system: https://www.vairified.com/?ambassador=7180389 Pickleball rating systems can feel like the Wild West… where matchups make zero sense and “fair play” is more myth than rule. One minute you’re rallying with a retired pro, the next you’re gett…

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Botox, Dial-Up & Pickleball Coaching | Chance w/ Harker Heights Athletic Club 37:35

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 DIY Botox that costs less than a paddle—but still stings 🔹 Dial-up memories, frosted tips, and TRL trash talk 🔹 The dink strategy that’ll make your opponents beg for mercy Plus, Chance from Harker Heights Athletic Club joins us to talk growing a pickleball scene from scratch, MILP tryouts, and how en…

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Episode 62: Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD - Universal Design Expert 33:09

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Living in a home that's accessible yet beautiful is one of the many passions of Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD, a universal design consultant and keynote speaker paralyzed since 1998. Not only did she pivot her speaking career after her injury, she became an expert in universal design and built the Universal Design Living Laboratory in Ohio; a home that p…

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Pickleball, Petty Cake & Participation Trophies | Kathleen w/ Home Court NC 34:08

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A tournament so bad, they almost needed a pickled jar podium 🔹 Passive-aggressive dish slamming as a form of family communication 🔹 When your dinks get angry and your serves get sassy Plus, Kathleen from Home Court NC joins us to talk about building better humans (who happen to play pickleball), why …

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Be Willing to Stop and Ask for Directions 8:18

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about, usually, dudes who continually try to hack their way through the game, and why it is a big friggin' waste of time. Check out the pickleball books Rick has written available on Amazon.By Rick Cipes

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Pickleball Doubles Partnerships and Why Team Chemistry Matters with Captain Molly Bonner 1:01:01

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You can perfect your third shot drop… but can you survive a 10-day pickleball trip with your doubles partner and still want to split a margarita after? This week, we’re talking all things chemistry on and off the court. We’re covering pro-led clinics in Spain, silent side-eyes during rec play, and everything in between as we dig into what really ho…

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Pickleball, Pack & Plays, and Duper Delusions | Coach AJ w/ Pickleball Helpline 47:08

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A duper-rated tournament that ended in negative numbers but high vibes 🔹 Goldfish-fueled toddler invasions and why “pack-and-play” is a lifestyle 🔹 What not to resurface a pickleball court with (hint: Legos would be better) Plus, Coach AJ from the Pickleball Helpline joins us to talk about turning co…

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Episode 61: Angela Fox - Helping People with Disabilities Own Accessible Homes 38:53

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Accessible homes don't have to to be out of reach for the average working-class person with a disability. This is the mantra of Angela Fox, a paraplegic since birth, who went on to become a civil rights lawyer and mediator for the FDA after college. During the great recession of 2007, she purchased for first home and made it accessible, and she lea…

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Nude Pickleball &Chain Restaurant Regrets | Annalise w/ Pickle Match App 38:53

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Chain restaurant cravings that should stay buried in your 2004 memories 🔹 Why pickleball might be the only safe space left to flirt without a filter 🔹 Naked serves, sunscreen strategies, and whether low volleys count as indecent exposure Plus, Annalise from Pickle Match joins us to talk building an a…

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Red Carpets, Rooftop Pickleball, and why Kaitlin Miller Swapped Broadcast Journalism for Drop Shots and Dinks 40:40

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Once upon a time, Kaitlin Miller was covering broadcast journalism red carpets and national headlines. Now she’s helping the Nashville pickleball scene blow up one rooftop pickleball rally and post-game marg at a time. With a paddle in one hand and a mic in the other, she’s turning rec play into a real movement, and she’s just getting started. In t…

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Pickleball, Paydays & Forcing Parties | Maggie Zheng w/ Court & Crew 34:16

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A productivity party disguised as a girls’ night 🔹 Why scones should be illegal in all 50 states 🔹 A pickleball tip that'll win you the middle every time 🔹 The lost sock party that turned into a life epiphany Plus, Maggie Zheng from Court & Crew joins us to talk ditching med school, serving fits on a…

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Is Pickleball Bad for the Planet? + What We’d Bank for Life | Carrie & Stephanie w/ Dink and Dash App 43:48

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Life events we wish we could bank (hello, knees and hormones) 🔹 A Dink or Destroy on leaving the house after pickleball 🔹 Pickleball patience vs. power — which really wins? 🔹 And yep… is pickleball killing the planet? Plus, Carrie & Stephanie from Dink and Dash App drop in with stories and a fresh ta…

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Episode 60: Danny J. Gomez - Acting in Hollywood with a Spinal Cord Injury 30:02

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It's not every day you see an actor with a spinal cord injury on the big screen, but thanks to actors like Danny J, Gomez, a paraplegic from Los Angeles by way of New Orleans, it's becoming more common and that's a great thing for the disability community. In this episode, we chat with Danny not only about his acting career, which began in 2018, ju…

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Sports & Recreation wierdness, croissants, England visitors adjusting to U.S. cultures 37:18

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Lighthearted stories about having British family visit for two weeks, bringing familiar snacks and reigniting old British habits. This leads to conversations about family ancestry, DNA testing, and tracing roots back to the 16th century, including links to “Viking’s disease.” They joke about quirky traditions and unusual competitions around the wor…

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Interviewing Legends 11:16

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes recounts his experiences interviewing a couple of legends along the way as he produces his basketball docuseries Full Court Shadow.By Rick Cipes

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The Final Episode: Reflections on Our Podcast Journey 34:39

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Three friends raise their red mocktails in a bittersweet toast as they announce their final podcast episode after nearly two years of weekly recordings. What began as pandemic-era Zoom calls evolved into a journey that pushed them far beyond their comfort zones, teaching them valuable lessons about technology, friendship, and embracing change. "Whe…

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Big Names, Bigger Brains: The Caitlin Clark Effect and Game Psychology with Dr. Joy Macci: What You Need For Your Pickleball Mindset Training 51:51

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What would happen if pickleball got a Caitlin Clark–level shake-up, a blast of PR glitter, and just enough paddle-side gossip to keep the courts buzzing all weekend? That is exactly what we are serving today! First up, our resident pickleball provocateur, Andrew Kole, spills why the sport still hasn’t found its breakout star and what it could steal…

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Pickleball Open Play vs. Scramble & Naked Confessions | Richard Martinez w/ Sun City Pickleball 32:28

4M ago32:28

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Naked balcony confessions from one fearless host 🔹 The open play vs. scramble pickleball debate that could split your friend group 🔹 How to earn a new way to take a loose tooth out Plus, Richard Martinez from Sun City Pickleball joins us to share insider strategies, format secrets, and the quirks of …

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Pickleball Court Lines & Work Wife Drama | Jordan Bryant w/ PickleFlix 31:05

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A wild breakdown of “work wives” and why your pickleball partner might be your emotional sidepiece 🔹 Crocs vs. skinny jeans—who ya got in the ultimate foot fashion face-off? 🔹 The unspoken pickleball court lines that matter (and the ones you should ignore like a boss) 🔹 A biohacking frog poison detox…

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The Dallas Classic Diaries: We Got COVID, Still Got a Podium Finish, and Got Schooled by Ben McNair on Pickleball Strategy 52:04

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What do you get when two podcasters train like pros, catch COVID five days before a tournament, and still walk away with medals (and maybe a mild cough)? You get an episode that’s equal parts redemption story, hydration plan, and doubles therapy session. In this week’s episode of Dinks on Tap, we break down our wild ride to the Dallas Classic from …

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Your Paddle’s Cooked & So Is Your Brain | Brenda Lopez w/ Cash Queens Pickleball 41:49

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A paddle PSA 🔹 The science-shattering truth about fruit (sorry, strawberries) 🔹 Tanning beds > long intros—Murder, She Wrote, we’re looking at you 🔹 The love-hate relationship with short form video Plus, Brenda Lopez from Cash Queens Pickleball breaks down how she’s turning clinics into cash games an…

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The Value of Preparation 9:44

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares why it's so important to be prepared and make a plan. Mainly, so you have confidence enough to chuck that plan aside and go with the flow. Check out Rick's pickleball books at Amazon.By Rick Cipes

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Why Pickleball Players Should Wear Zebra Stripes + Net-Cord Drama | Ace Rodrigues w/ Pickleball Kingdom 40:20

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Tumbler hoarding confessions and cold vs. dry pantry logistics 🔹 The great debate: should you fake-apologize for net-cord winners? 🔹 What it’s like to podcast with your day-job coworkers Then we sit down with Ace Rodrigues , the founder of Pickleball Kingdom, to talk court-building flops, franchise w…

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Episode 59: Quadriplegic Bodybuilder Genesis Del Bosque 30:37

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In this episode, we learn about the world of wheelchair bodybuilding from Genesis Del Bosque, a C5-6 quadriplegic from California. A passionate bodybuilder before his injury, Genesis went right back to doing what he loves within months of his injury. He shares his injury story, how he trains, what he eats and how quadriplegic bodybuilding - for qua…

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UK and US heatwaves, British pub culture and slang, traditional British foods, and mosquitoes 38:13

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Francis and Malcolm discuss various topics including the differences between UK and US heatwaves, British pub culture and slang, traditional British foods like toad in the hole, and innovative ways to combat mosquitoes. They also touch on school schedules, time zones, and the popularity of bidets in the US. Key Points • UK heatwaves are challenging…

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Italy Uncorked: Amy & Stacey Navigate Heat, History, and Hidden Gems 43:17

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Two friends, two carry-ons, and one unforgettable Italian adventure! Amy and Stacey take us along on their summer journey through Florence, Venice, and beyond, sharing candid insights that will inspire even hesitant travelers to pack their bags. Their contrasting travel styles create the perfect balance – Stacey embraces the "we've never been there…

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DUPR Delusions & Kitchen Confessionals with Restaurant Powerhouse Brenton Phillips of Written By The Seasons 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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What do you get when pickleball ratings make no sense, sandbagging gets a spotlight, and a restaurant entrepreneur turns out to be a beast on the court? You get an episode that’s part strategy session, part cocktail hour, and a whole lot of real talk. This week, the pickleball provocateur, Andrew Kole, returns with the kind of hot takes only he can…

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Thick & Hardy Pickleball Vibes | Pt. 2 Brian Bradley w/ Structural Health Expert 35:39

5M ago35:39

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Thick & Hardy: the jean brand that never was 🔹 Gas station snacks as adult therapy 🔹 Why your warmup should not include stretching before pickleball 🔹 “I eat meat but identify as vegan” — Brian Bradley’s wellness mic drop Plus, Brian Bradley from the structural health world joins us to talk about fix…

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Lottery Dreams: What Would You Do With $200 Million? 38:06

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What would you do with $200 million? It's the ultimate daydream – one that reveals surprising truths about our values, relationships, and what we find most burdensome in daily life. We discovered that fantasizing about lottery winnings can actually be therapeutic. As one host explains, imagining how she'd distribute newfound wealth helps pull her o…

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Weird Childhood Snacks & Pickleball Biohacks | Brian Bradley w/ Egoscue Institute (Pt.1) 37:01

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Ketchup on pancakes (arrest-worthy) 🔹 Tipping culture: who deserves it and who can kick rocks 🔹 The #1 reason your pickleball game sucks (hint: it’s your spine) 🔹 Free posture help from Brian Bradley, a dude who fixes Navy SEALs Brian Bradley’s here to save your body and roast your weak-ass dink. 🎧 L…

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Pickleball, Pride, and Pursuing New Connections: The Friendship Project Continues 39:58

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The journey to forge meaningful adult friendships continues as we check in on month four of our year-long Friendship Project. Overcoming the inertia of social isolation takes creativity, courage, and sometimes just a flat driveway and some pickleball paddles! Stacey shares her brilliant success story of inviting six neighbor women for casual pickle…

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Airlines, Weather, Robotaxis, Getting Old, Wifi Ovens, Language annoyances, and yummy Toad in the Hole 34:58

5M ago34:58

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The Two Brits are Malcolm Teasdale and Francis Carden. Recent flight delays and cancellations. Is Britain to blame for the bad weather? Taking a ride in a Waymo robotaxi Wi-Fi ovens British food you must try at least once: Toad in the Hole, Bubble and Squeak. Francis and his one annoying word that is spoken incorrectly in America. Football vs. Socc…