I stay on topic for the FIRST TIME EVERBy Crystal Gallagher

The touch grass episodeBy Crystal Gallagher

This would be the most blunt mind blowing episode of Dr ice cream thus far. You don’t exist and today the doctor is bringing you the proof of why. Thanks to jazminegiovanni on TikTok.By Crystal Gallagher

Last night, I got to wondering whether trees would be really annoyed by all of us people who believe in the matrix. Well are they? “Dr ice cream investigates”By Crystal Gallagher

I’m back baby! Season seven of Dr ice cream is here. Today I’m getting into the biggest topic of all. What is the meaning of life? Also, I talk about some music I’ve been making, how to get into your villain era and did I get Oasis tickets? Thank you to Beyoncé for letting me record today’s episode.By Crystal Gallagher

Are we truly 'born' into the Matrix, or is our entire existence, from birth to death, a meticulously crafted illusion? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Ice Cream delves deep into the concept of birth within the context of the Matrix simulation theory.By Crystal Gallagher

I haven't been talking about my dating life much on the pod recently...and for good reason. But I still have a story of the most dissapointing non-starter to date. I tried to get back into the dating pool and almost di*ed from strangulation by red flags....this is the Dr Ice Cream Villain Origin Story #dating #datingadvice #over30 #single…

I may be a leading expert on how to escape from the Matrix but I have a confession: I've never seen the film The Matrix...and this is why.By Crystal Gallagher

I am always dreaming and planning of unplugging from society and moving to the middle of nowhere… Especially outback Australia. This is why I didn’t need to do it and you don’t need to either… Or do you?By Crystal Gallagher

Dr icecream is now on Youtube! Link here. This is the audio version of the video. You can now WATCH OR LISTEN to the podcast :) Turning 40 is actually terrifying and so is uploading videos. But I'm going to have to just deal with the embarrassment. In this first episode I talk about why a midlife crisis is NOT a myth and how I am getting over my fe…

The doctor looks back on her history of bad ideas, her abductions into alien spacecraft, and the big scoop is… She is looking for a co-hostBy Crystal Gallagher

Dr ice cream is back and she will never tell you where she has been. But she will tell you about how you can never escape from the matrix and piss you off with her latest ice cream discoveries in this episodeBy Crystal Gallagher

You know you have dedicated Pickleball players when they are on the court at 4 a.m. and they bring a portable generator to light up the courts. That's the group from Camp Pickleball who I talk to in this podcast about opening a 10-court indoor facility and how to play with and against lefties. Pickleball Fire Website…

Why do you never see baby butterflies or baby robots? The doctor ponders this question and also talks about a near miss with a UFOBy Crystal Gallagher

Dr ice cream ponders whether life is actually good, and discusses why she hates being a psychic in this special holiday episodeBy Crystal Gallagher

Dr ice cream got told an extremely embarrassing fact about herself last night. She’s still in the recovery position. Also, do we have free will?By Crystal Gallagher

Dr ice cream learns how to be a human in this very special holiday season episodeBy Crystal Gallagher

We are in a cost of living crisis, but is there also a cost of the matrix crisis? Dr ice cream explores the ideas that sometimes your manifestations may cost more than at other times.By Crystal Gallagher

NDs and non-npcs rejoice. Dr Icecream has reincarnated back into existence this week. In this very special holiday episode the Dr prescribes herself some great medicine — and a few home truthsBy Crystal Gallagher

After 210 podcasts about Pickleball you might think I've covered every instructional technique possible. But today Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus in Chicago talks about how he teaches Pickleball from the feet up.By Lynn Cherry

Dr Icecream is dead — will she reincarnate as a song or something else entirely?By Crystal Gallagher

I haven't recorded the podcast for a while. Still, today it is well worth listening to, as I am talking with Matt and Erin from the pickleball clinic, one of the largest Facebook groups and they put out some terrific video content. Still, I think what everybody will want to hear from them today is about speed-ups. We go into a deep dive on a topic.…

In this episode, Lynn welcomes Adam Richards, from High Five Pickleball, to share his analysis and experiences of professional-level pickleball. They dive deep into the game's strategies, techniques, and trends.By Lynn Cherry

In this episode, our host, Lynn, talks with Crystal Gallagher, a university student and passionate pickleball player from Connecticut, about the rapid growth of pickleball in the United States. You can complete Crystal's survey by going to https://pickleballfire.com/crystalBy Lynn Cherry

In this special return episode, Dr ice cream goes all in on AI, talks about the end of the world, and why she’s eating ice cream againBy Crystal Gallagher

Do you want to know the optimal location for a third shot drop, where to hit the serve return, or which women's doubles player pro Anna Leigh should have as a partner? In this episode, you can get answers to all of these questions as I talk to Alex Spancake from Pickle Mart where we dive into data analytics and Pickleball.…

Today, we explore the incredible connection between the mind and body to help you level up your pickleball game. Qigong Master Lee Holden is here to discuss how this ancient Chinese practice can improve your pickleball performance both physically and mentally. So, if you're looking for ways to get in the zone more often and unlock your true potenti…

Are you suffering from Pickleball elbow? A sore back or knees? Learn how to get rid of your nagging injuries and I talk with Dr. Sanjay Saint and Coach Jes Reynolds authors of Pickleball for Life.By Lynn Cherry

I'm not sure how I did it, but I never took a physics class in all my years of schooling. So I'm happy to have on the Pickleball Fire podcast today, Tom Meyer, who will explain the physics of the game in a way that I think we can all relate to. In this episode, we discuss: Where the sweet spot of a Pickleball paddle is really located How far you sh…

Today on the Pickleball Fire podcast, I'm talking with sports psychologist, Jen Jacobs. We discuss positive thinking on the court, how to improve your confidence, and the importance of lacing up your shoes.By Lynn Cherry

It's been a few weeks since I recorded a podcast, but today I am talking with performance coach Dr. Michelle who works with athletes to improve their focus so they can win more games. We dig in deep to give you some tips on how multi-tasking impacts your game, to stay in the present, and improve your consistency.…

Curtis Reese, a fellow podcaster, is my guest today on the Pickleball Fire Podcast. It's all about instruction today as we talk about the three zones of the court along with the third shot and the lob,By Lynn Cherry

I can't believe it, but this is episode 200 of the Pickleball Fire podcast. I started the podcast in October 2020 during the worst of the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes. I just needed something to do, and this really fit the bill. Over 2 years later here I am at number 200 and today I have, as my guest, pro Kevin Beeson. I had him on …

You may have heard a lot about Major League Pickleball (MLP) recently with all of the well-known owners getting into the game. Well today I have on the podcast, one of the pros, Susanna Barr, who has been in every MLP season so far. So needless to say, we talk about MLP plus the fourth shot.By Lynn Cherry

When thinking about improving your pickleball game, drilling is often the first thing that comes to mind. But we can do other things off the court to help our game.By Lynn Cherry

We all have our reasons as to why we play Pickleball. But Angela Gallafent's motivation is unique as she shares what drives her during today's episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast. Be sure to listen to this inspiring story and find out what is really in her backpack.By Lynn Cherry

Sam Veal took to Pickleball very quickly but found there was something that bothered him about game. Not enough kids were playing this great sport so he founded the First Dink Foundation to teach kids life lessons through Pickleball.By Lynn Cherry

It happens to all of us when playing Pickleball. We hit a pop up and our opponent slams the ball at us. In this episode, I talk with certified pro Dan Levine about how to handle popups. Plus we speak about a new restaurant and Pickleball concept called Crush Yard.By Lynn Cherry

I connected with Erin McHugh as we were both interviewed for a segment on Pickleball for CBS Saturday Morning. Erin is an author who wrote Pickleball Is Life, The Complete Guide to Feeding Your Obsession. The book covers everything you need to know about the game with a bit of humor and wisdom for new and experienced players.…

Mo Nard and her three colleagues have written the ultimate reference book, at over 400 pages, on our sport called Pickleball for Dummies. So as you might imagine we have plenty to talk about in this episode including switching, an advanced strategy used in the game.By Lynn Cherry

This is one of those episodes where I went to write the show notes, and there were just so many great instructional tips for both beginning and advanced players. Teaching pro Greg Whitfield and I talk about what is the dining room shot, why the chip and catch is essential, and what is the number one mistake made in Pickleball.…

Amy Zaterman Seltzer has been near death two times and has beaten the odds to become a Pickleball player, competing in the Nationals. Her story is one of persistence and resilience and she shares what she had done to get on the court and play.By Lynn Cherry

The dr got an AI to write her dating app bio to make her sound like a normal human being with real human qualities. Did her tinder matches buy it?By Crystal Gallagher

Sometimes on the court, you see players who appear so calm, and their game looks effortless. That describes teaching pro Mike Leigh, who recently wrote a book called Zen and the Art of Pickleball. Mike and I discuss both the mind and body in this episode as we talk about video analysis, proper mechanics, and the mental game.…

The Dr always pays her debts. In this ep, I prescribe a bowl of ice cream per day and call out the absolute scam that is Kmart online reviews. There’s also the important topic of dream demons and whether they pose any threat in the real world. And I update my options on King Joffrey at along last.By Crystal Gallagher

Dick Johnson, who is now 82 years old, has so many pickleball accomplishments including being recently inducted into the Huntsman Senior Games Hall of fame. Dick has a great story. Plus he has some excellent tips on being offensive in Pickleball and we talk about how that helps your game.By Lynn Cherry

I can not believe I have done almost 200 Pickleball Fire podcast episodes and have never talked about the grip in Pickleball. So today, I have Steven Schnitzer, and we're going to discuss the continental grip, western, and even the inverted backhand.By Lynn Cherry

Almost 4,000 Pickleball players are doing something you might not know about, but you could do in your area. Greg Mather from the Arizona Pickleball Players League explains team-based competition and why it is so much better than tournament play. https://pickleballfire.comBy Lynn Cherry

One thing that is clear to me is that Pickleball players are becoming more and more interested in drilling to improve their game. I had a drill session just today, and I had 20 people show up. I expected four or five. In this episode, Kristie MacDonald talks about fun drills to help improve your game. Plus, she has a fantastic story about what Pick…

This week the Dr decides to say yes to (almost) everything. She also has to be less of a C U Next Tuesday and takes a trip to the injectables clinic. Did the glow up work??By Crystal Gallagher