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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 30 MIN

Charleston’s Weatherman Rob Fowler Predicts a Pickleball Boom

from Smashing Plastic Podcast · host Tommy Welch

You know him as Charleston’s beloved weatherman, but did you know Rob Fowler is also a passionate pickleball player and podcaster? In Episode 33 of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Rob joins us to share how he went from forecasting storms to forecasting the future of pickleball in Charleston. We dive into: - Rob’s journey into pickleball and why he launched the “Rob Lob” podcast - Why rally scoring helps beginners beat anxiety and jump right in - What it’s like to play steps away from the world’s top 25 players - Paddle talk; and why switching gear made Rob’s game stronger - His vision for pickleball’s rapid growth across Charleston   Whether you tune in for the local legend or the pickleball insights, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.   Follow Rob: The Rob Lob: https://www.counton2.com/video/the-rob-lob-episode-1/10965393/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/robfowlerwx IG: https://www.instagram.com/robstormteam2/ Follow Smashing Plastic: FB: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingPlastic IG: https://www.instagram.com/smashingthyplastic   👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help us spread the pickleball passion across the Lowcountry and beyond!   #robfowler #charlestonpickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballcommunity

You know him as Charleston’s beloved weatherman, but did you know Rob Fowler is also a passionate pickleball player and podcaster? In Episode 33 of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Rob joins us to share how he went from forecasting storms to forecasting the future of pickleball in Charleston. We dive into: - Rob’s journey into pickleball and why he launched the “Rob Lob” podcast - Why rally scoring helps beginners beat anxiety and jump right in - What it’s like to play steps away from the world’s top 25 players - Paddle talk; and why switching gear made Rob’s game stronger - His vision for pickleball’s rapid growth across Charleston   Whether you tune in for the local legend or the pickleball insights, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.   Follow Rob: The Rob Lob: https://www.counton2.com/video/the-rob-lob-episode-1/10965393/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/robfowlerwx IG: https://www.instagram.com/robstormteam2/ Follow Smashing Plastic: FB: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingPlastic IG: https://www.instagram.com/smashingthyplastic   👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help us spread the pickleball passion across the Lowcountry and beyond!   #robfowler #charlestonpickleball #pickleballpodcast #pickleballcommunity

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