Can Pickleball Change our Prisons?

On this California Sun podcast I talk with Roger BelAir and Dan Ostroff who are bringing hope to California’s toughest prisons through an unlikely source: pickleball. Their upcoming documentary, “Pickleball in Prison,” explores how the simple paddle sport is transforming life behind bars, bridging gaps between inmates and staff, and fostering teamwork in high-security environments. From San Quentin to Folsom, the film captures wardens facing off against inmates across the net, revealing moments of shared humanity. I count on word of mouth to grow TALK COCKTAIL. Please consider sharing it with a friend. Send them here Get full access to Talk Cocktail Podcast at jeffschechtman.substack.com/subscribe