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Pickleball Today - The POD
by Patrick Batty & Johan Friesen
Join hosts Pickleball Pat Batty and Johan Friesen on Pickleball Today and Pickleball Today - The POD, Canada’s Leading Pickleball News Source, and now with a wide US audience well.Pat and John cover everything from players and clubs to tournaments, business, gear, travel tips, and more: They cover, both the Canadian and US Pickleball scene, which is thriving with a number of professional leagues, and hundreds of private, public, and non-profit clubs in both countries.Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Pat and John have you covered with expert commentary and in-depth coverage of this exciting sport. Tune in for all things Pickleball – from coast to coast to coast!Pat and John are passionate volunteers, dedicating their time and energy to bring you high-quality content on the world of Pickleball. Any money earned through promotions, ads, or sponsorships goes directly to support specialized long-term care for Patrick’s wife, who is bravely battling Alzheimer’s dis
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Kitchen Blockers Pickleball Eyewear, MLP Controversy, Paddle Giveaways and more
In this Episode of Pickleball Today we have an extensive conversation the Brad Robins. Brad is the co founder of Kitchen Blockers. Kitchen Blockers are a unique type of pickleball eyewear. Brad has a fascinating back story, and career helping launch both Apple and Facebook. In addition he has...
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Pickleball Wedding, Selkirk Labs 008 Update, Pickleball Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02 E03
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Today 05:03 Pickleball Wedding 11:55 Selkirk Labs 008 Follow Up 24:51 Lessons and Skill Improvement 25:56 Game Performance Reflections 30:25 Power vs. Control in Gameplay 36:02 Pickleball Paddle Contest Winner 40:09 Pickleball Paddle Discounts Enter our...
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The Girlies, Six Zero New Gem, CRBN Results, Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02: E02
00:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today 02:52 Exploring the 6.0 Next Gen Paddle 09:07 Addressing Elbow Injuries in Pickleball 18:14 Tournament Experiences and Strategies 25:32 Cruise Adventures and Pickleball 34:05 Announcing the Paddle Giveaway Winner 35:43 In-Depth Review of the CRBN TrueFoam Paddle...
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CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01
CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01 Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today 03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways 05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball 11:49 Controversies in Pickleball…
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Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19
Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19 In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest, Dr. Erik Korem. Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science,...
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Pickleball Fitness in Depth, Pickleball Tournament Rant, Pickleball Paddle Giveaways EP:18
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences 13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges 22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball 27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience 34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren 48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant 56:08 Wrap-Up and...
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Pickleball on Cruise Ships, Paddle Giveaways, Dinking Secrets Revealed EP: 17
Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark's dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don't miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode! 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Travel Adventures and Personal Updates 09:11...
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PPA and Canadian Championship Update, Selkirk Slams UPA, Dink and Dink Reviewand More Paddle Giveaways E: 16
In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles. He also shares his experience and the format at a local Dink and Drink event, and announces some personal updates.…
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Dink and Drink, PPA Update, Paddle Giveaways, CNPL, The Backhand Drop Shot EP 15
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Paddle Giveaways 02:55 - Groin Injury Recovery 04:00 - What's a Dink and Drink 05:14 - How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways 05:58 - PPA Tour - Bristol, TN Review 09:47 - 11Six24 Monarch Paddle Series First Look and Overview 15:04 - The Backhand Drop Shot...
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Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our First Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter EP: 14
In Episode 14 of Pickleball Today - The POD we talk about : Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our first Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:02 Indoor vs Outdoor: Preferences and...
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Collin Johns Rant, Brief Update, Coming Paddle Reviews including the Jelly Bean EP:13
Pickleball Today - The POD has just a brief update this week as we take a brief summer break. This is Episode 13. We give our perspective of the Collin Johns complaints about MLP. We also share why we are off, and news about some upcoming paddle reviews. Discount Codes We offer the best discount...
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Beating Pickleball Bangers, Paddle Giveaways Galore, Interview with Referee Scott K. Foster EP: 12
Patrick and Mark are joined by Scott K. Foster, and high level pickleball referee in this episode. Why is Patrick grinning? Listen to his Wile E. Coyote Moment. Better still listen to Mark give a solid lesson on How to Beat Pickleball Bangers. It's pure gold. You will be a better player after it....
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PPA Going International, Pickleball Paddle Give Aways, 5 Minute Warm Up EP: 11
Mark and Pat are back from mini vacations and talk about this week's pickleball news, including a new public facility developed with private donations and a public grant. Other places can learn from this. We talk briefly about some paddles and their impact. We share how to be part of our paddle...
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MLP and Beer City Open, Canadians in MLP, Hitting Deep Shots, BNB Pickleball; EP: 10
Pat and Mark Discuss Pats weekend with Major League Pickleball and the Beer City Open in Grand Rapids, MI 00:00 Intro Pickleball Today 01:02 Welcome and Today's Topics 02:27 MLP and the Beer City Open 03:07 MLP Q & A 06:37 Canadian MLP Players 11:31 VIP Tickets 14:11 What's in the Package 17:48...
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An Apology to Todd Fought, Some New Paddles, DUPR Reveals all, Speed Up Lesson EP: 9
Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:30 An Apology to Todd Fought 08:58 The Power of a Supportive Partner 13:19 DUPR Night: A Revealing Test of Stamina 22:20 Using the DUPR system 24:50 Introducing the Bread and Butter Paddle 34:59 Updates on the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Links. Crown...
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Embarrassing Hot Mics, Big Wins, Making Sense of Paddle Testing. EP: 8
Summary In this episode, Patrick Batty discusses various topics related to pickleball. He introduces a new community called The North, where players can have discussions and share information. He also highlights notable Canadian players who performed well in recent tournaments and mentions the...
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Volleys, Lobs, Ladies Nights, DUPR Nights, Paddle Discounts EP: 7
In Episode 7, Mark and Patrick discuss their recent pickleball activities and share updates from their club. They also talk about training tips, a ladies-only DUPR night, and the importance of endurance in tournaments. They mention the DUPR rating system and its benefits for fair competition....
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Pickleball in the Heat, Summer Gear Storage, Pickleball Fans and More: EP: 6
Summary In this episode of Pickleball Today - The POD, Pat and Mark discuss the recent hot weather and its impact on pickleball. They also talk about recent pickleball events, including the CPA Pro Tour and Major League Pickleball. They mention the growing excitement among fans and the benefits…
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CPA Pro Tour, Pickleball Chicks, Playing Better Players. EP: 5
Summary In this conversation, Pickleball Today hosts, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss their weekend activities and introduce their special guest, Sharon Ricci, the founder of Pickleball Chicks. Sharon talks about the challenges women face in pickleball tournaments and the need for a...
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USAPA / Joola Paddle Breaking News - June 5, 2024 EP:4.1
Joola / USAPA GEN 3 Paddle Update, June 5, 2024: Episode 4.1 This is an update to our earlier podcast published today. Subsequent to our earlier regular full podcast episode the this week, which was jam-packed with lots of cool discussion with Mark, myself and Yui See Lau, the USAPA and Joola...
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Joola Paddle Update, CPA Pro Tour with Yui See Lau, Catherine Parenteau and More Ep: 4
In this episode of the Pickleball Today Podcast, Mark and Patrick discuss various topics including an update on Joola paddle controversy, the CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, the importance of proper pickleball shoes, and Patrick's favorite books. Keywords: pickleball, podcast, Joola paddle…
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CNPL, Intros, Keys to Improvement, Pickleball Travel Tours, Paddle Talk and more. EP: 3
Summary This week Pat and Mark’s conversation revolves around, this past weekend’s CNPL (Canadian Professional Pickleball League) Tournament, the quality of play, and the challenges and extreme effort it is to host such a series as this across Canada. We quickly introduce ourselves being this is…
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Gen 3 Blow Up, Upcoming Canadian Pro Pickleball Six Zero Triple Black Diamond - EP: 2
This is our first "OFFICIAL" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD. Last week's POD was a public beta. The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source. If it's Canadian Pickleball oriented, we'll cover it on The Pod Your Hosts are Patrick Batty, and Jonathan...
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Just starting out, Tech Test, What's the Big Plan: Ep: 1
This is a first "Beta" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD. The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source. In this very short episode we are testing out a bit of tech, but in general give a quick intro into what we will be covering in our WEEKLY podcasts...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join hosts Pickleball Pat Batty and Johan Friesen on Pickleball Today and Pickleball Today - The POD, Canada’s Leading Pickleball News Source, and now with a wide US audience well.Pat and John cover everything from players and clubs to tournaments, business, gear, travel tips, and more: They cover, both the Canadian and US Pickleball scene, which is thriving with a number of professional leagues, and hundreds of private, public, and non-profit clubs in both countries.Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Pat and John have you covered with expert commentary and in-depth coverage of this exciting sport. Tune in for all things Pickleball – from coast to coast to coast!Pat and John are passionate volunteers, dedicating their time and energy to bring you high-quality content on the world of Pickleball. Any money earned through promotions, ads, or sponsorships goes directly to support specialized long-term care for Patrick’s wife, who is bravely battling Alzheimer’s dis
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