Episode 124: Life Gets In The Way

Everything But The Kitchen Dink is back from an unintentional “off-season,” and Andy and Robert have plenty to unpack as they return from work stress, injuries, and a brief breakup with their paddles. They debrief their candid chat with DUPR CEO Tito Machado, wrestle with whether “playing up” is the only sane way to live with ratings, and respond thoughtfully to some listener feedback. The guys also relive the disappointment of pulling out of Team League, share tales from a trip to a shiny new padel centre, and ask whether padel’s boom is stealing pickleball’s lunch—or just widening the racket-sport pie. Add in 2026 pickleball resolutions and more and you’ve got a funny & honest catch‑up for anyone who loves the sport on and off the court.