Blazing Paddles - A Pickleball Podcast
Join us, John and Karen, for a married couple's take on Pickleball. Avoid "Pickleball Divorce," saddle up and have a cocktail, have a laugh, and enjoy guests and influencers in this unbelievable explosion of a sport the likes of which we've never seen.
Let's talk about the impact pickleball is having on our culture. From Boomers to Zoomers, every generation is discovering a new passion. A game that wasn't on the map three years ago now has millionaires playing, billionaires jousting, and people scrambling for some piece of the pickleball pie.
Put your ears on and have a listen, you'll be glad you did.
Episodes
78 episodes
Unlocking PIckleball Performance: The Power of Sleep and Wellness
What if you could elevate your athletic performance simply by improving your sleep? Join us for an engaging conversation with sleep scientist Sarah Moe, who shares her unexpected journey into the world of pickleball and how she discovered the c...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 18
•
1:06:37
Maximizing Pickleball Performance: with Dr. Eric Korem
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your athletic performance with Eric Korem, a trailblazer in sports science and wearable technology. From his humble beginnings as a walk-on football player at Texas A&M to pioneering the use of GPS tracking ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
1:25:55
Activation! Dinkers Pickleball Club Comes Alive!
Ever wondered what it takes to transform an old grocery store into a vibrant indoor pickleball mecca? Join us as we pull back the curtain on the creation of Dinker's Pickleball Club in Denton, Texas. You'll...
•
44:57
MLP Summer Slam, Preston Playhouse - Dallas Flash vs. Orlando Squeeze
This is a must watch! Now available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s_-nIDDM9DI Ready to witness the pulse-pounding action of Major League Pickleball like never before? Join us as we celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary with a special r...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
1:13:04
Picklin' At The Playhouse - Chatting With The Pros
Can you imagine transforming your pickleball game from a 3-5 to a 4-0 rating while having a blast? Join us for an engaging conversation with Graham Mann at Preston Playhouse, where we discuss their retro-themed facility that offers both competi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
37:11
TCD Bootcamp at The Preston Playhouse (part 1)
Ready to unlock the secrets behind the meteoric rise of pickleball? Join us as we explore Preston Playhouse in Dallas, a facility that’s buzzing with energy thanks to its array of pickleball courts, Padel, Ping Pong, vintage video games, and a ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
49:10
.jpg)
Crushing It! with Al Arco
Ever wondered how an ex-Division II college baseball player would take to pickleball like a duck to water? Meet Al Arco, whose story of athletic legacy and newfound pickleball obsession unfolds in our latest episode. We delve into his move to R...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
1:04:16
Pickleball Throws Sutton Howard a Lifeline
From the depths of hardship to the heights of athletic achievement, Sutton Howard's story is a testament to the transformative power of pickleball. This episode takes you on a heartfelt journey with Howard, from overcoming homelessness and subs...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
1:02:09
All Aboard The PickleTrain with Chrissie Hintz
Unpack the secrets of staying injury-free in the fast-paced world of pickleball with the exceptional insights of Chrissy Hintz from Southlake Paddle Club. In a sport where the thrill of victory is only surpassed by the agony of defeat—and poten...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
59:06
Swapping a Sword For a Paddle, Ninja-style with Joel Mower
When the going gets tough, the tough get playing—which couldn't ring more true than in the world of pickleball, a sport that has offered solace to many, including our guest Joel Mower, founder of Dink Ninjas. Joel opens up about the serendipito...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
55:18
Rockin' Out with The Pride of Piqua
When Alex Smith swapped his baseball mitt for a pickleball paddle, little did we know that the very same competitive fire that drove him on the diamond would ignite our local courts. With tales as rich as his craftsmanship, Alex’s journey from ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
54:43
.jpg)
Fashion Faux Pas, Friendship, and the Pickleball Phenomenon with Larysa Santiago
Ever shown up to a party wearing the same outfit as someone else? That's exactly what happened to Larysa Santiago and her pickleball partner; it's all about sport, style, and solidarity. This week, we're joined by Larysa, a charter member and...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
1:11:34
What We LOVE About Pickleball with Francyne Jewett
Get ready for a wild ride into the world of pickleball with our friend and enthusiast, Francine Jewett. Francine shares her 12-year-long journey with the sport, from practicing in her garage in Green Bay to her active role today as co-fou...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
1:10:58
Pickleball, Coming to a College Near You
Welcome back pickleheads. Today we speak with Noah Suemnick, founder of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA). Get ready to be inspired as he shares his ambitious journey of bringing the sport to college campuses around the coun...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
41:30
The Pickleball Clinic: Fostering Future Stars
Ever wondered how two childhood friends could turn their love for tennis into building the world's largest pickleball community? Meet Aaron Reznick and Matt Slowinsky, the force behind the "Pickleball Clinic," a thriving online community and ac...
•
Season 4
•
26:57
Creating a Community Through Pickleball: The Southlake Paddle Club Blueprint
Saddle up for a stimulating episode where we converse with Tim Wright, the brain behind the thriving Southlake Paddle Club. Prepare to have your curiosity piqued as we unravel the journey of this booming pickleball club that rose from a casual ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
43:29
Pickleball Drama with Crown Pickleball
How well can you navigate the world of pickleball? Our guest, Kevin Perkins, the founder of Crown Pickleball, can certainly help you. While sharing his passion for pickleball, Kevin also provides a look at the significant merger of #MLP and #PP...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
56:01
HR Hardball Farewell (and HELLO!)
After four seasons and 60 episodes, Elvis is leaving the building. HR Hardball has been a passion project from the time my first blog post, "First Pitch," post...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 11
•
3:24
Getting Pissed (and Pickled) with Lori & Missy
We officially live in a day & age when "pickleball celebrity" is becoming a real thing. Who woulda thunk it? Three years ago you couldn't draw attention to a pickleball match if you set it on fire, but now???? Now in addition to the profess...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 10
•
1:03:59
Being Eminent with Hannah Mitrea
One of the nice things about having interesting people on your podcast is that you find products, concepts and/or key learnings of which you may have been unaware. But sometimes it works in reverse - you stumble upon a great product or service ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 9
•
1:15:40
Keying In On Culture with Janet Livingstone
In today's episode we have a conversation with Janet Livingstone, founder and CEO of Culture is Key, a consultancy devoted to leadership development, executive coaching and team effectiveness. ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 8
•
1:02:43
Picklin'; A Conversation with Tim Wright
Few people better represent the incredible zeitgeist that is Pickleball. Three years ago Tim was a friendly face we would occasionally run into on the (then empty) public tennis courts that had been re-lined to include pickleball dimensions. No...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 7
•
1:05:52
Geeking Out with Jim Stroud
Meet Jim Stroud, HR Influencer, podcaster, author, "Searchologist," techie, comic...this guy is one lute away from being a full blown Renaissance Man. In this episode of HR Hardball, we hear Jim's "origin story" (SPOLER Alert, there's a woman i...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 6
•
1:01:54
Avoiding the Sucking Vortex of Pissed-Off with Carol Bowser
Sometimes an episode names itself. Meet Carol Bowser, J.D., owner and founder of Conflict Management Strategies. Carol, after practicing Employment Law for several years, decided that laws...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 5
•
1:13:37
2022 Recap - The Best of HR Hardball
Okay Hardballers, this pushed me to the ends of my editorial bandwidth, but with the help of our eldest son Jack, I think we have put together a fun end-of-year recap episode for your enjoyment. Fresh off the news that our little pod made the t...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 0
•
1:15:47