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The Pickleball Diaries

by Andrew Gorman

Pickleball player Andrew “Gorms” and His Co-host Victor Chan recounts/reviews their experiences at Pickleball tournaments, answers listeners questions, gives their opinions on Pickleball news of the month and covers the news and results of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), Canadian Pickleball Association (CPA) Pro Tour and other Major Pickleball events in Canada.

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  1. PBD:S4:E17: CNPL C4 Championship Weekend

    We break down the amazing weekend for the CNPL!! 0:00 Quick catch up and the production side of Championship weekend, 7:57 Round 1: Lights vs Rapids, 25:43 Round 1: Owls vs Lions, 43:25 Semis: Smash vs Lights, 1:11:23 Semis: United vs Owls, 1:23:12 Championship Sunday: Bronze: Owls vs Lights,...

  2. PBD:S4:E16: The CNPL Season Finale recap and playoffs preview

    Vic is back and live from Ontario, we cover the season finale of the CNPL and give you a preview of what’s to come in the playoffs!! 0:00 Vic is back, 2:10 News leading into the Season finale, 3:29 Season finale production, 6:09 Day 1 recap, 27:59 Day 2 recap, 39:58 Final standings a CNPL record...

  3. PBD:S4:E15: Canadian Nationals & The Pickleball World Cup

    Gorms is flying solo while Vic is moving! He chats about playing at nationals, the pros and cons at the event. And the World Cup just ended, how did Canada do? And are we seeing the awakening of the sleeping giants in Asia? 0:00 So much happening and no Vic, 1:41 Canadian Nationals, 48:44 The...

  4. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Senior Team Coach: Time Macvinnie

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Senior Team Coach: Tim Macvinnie Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  5. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Senior Team: Susan Anderson

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Senior Team player: Susan Anderson Check out the documentary: The Power of Pickleball...

  6. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Junior Team Captain: Jacob Blokowy

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Junior Team Captain: Jacob Blokowy Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  7. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Senior Team: Maggie Murch

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Senior Team player: Maggie Murch Check her out at pickleballcoaching.ca Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  8. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Ernesto Fajardo

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Open Team player & Captain: Ernesto Fajardo Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  9. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Matthew Kawamoto & Senior player Corey Osborne

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Open Team player: Matthew Kawamoto Senior Team player: Corey Osborne Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  10. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Louise Kwong & Jada Bui

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Open Team players: Louise Kwong & Jada Bui Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  11. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Anne-Sophie Courteau

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Open Team player: Anne-Sophie Courteau Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  12. PBD:S4:E14: The CNPL Central Split Recap & World Cup Preview

    We recap all the games from the latest CNPL event and look at the standings in the final stretch of the season. As well as preview Canada’s draw at the World Cup. 1:07 intro and trades leading into the Central Split, 8:39 The Central Split: Production and day 1 results, 18:45 Day 2 results and...

  13. PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Ryan Torrisen

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!! PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Open Team player: Ryan Torrisen. Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:...

  14. PBD:S4:E13: Alberta Provincials

    We recap our results from the 2026 Alberta Provincials as well as discussion on illegal paddles and the upcoming Rackets-Up Expo in 2027. 0:00 intro, 3:39 The Club 315 & the event itself, 12:33 Team Alberta, 19:35 the facility from a refs perspective & a few more perks we forgot, 28:55 Our…

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  15. PBD:S4:E12: The CNPL Metro Split Recap

    We Recap the games of the Metro split and other CNPL News, 0:00 intro, 5:00 Day 1 results, 18:07 Day 2 results, 25:22 team breakdowns & Lucas Wong is now on the Smash?, 44:00 playoffs heading to Waterloo! 49:48 next episode & Team Canada World Cup Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me...

  16. PBD:S4:E11: CNPL Mid-Season Recap

    We recap the games and update the standings from the CNPL’s Mid-Season event in Guelph 0:00 the CNPL Mid-Season event roster shake-ups, 5:14 Wendy’s sponsors, 6:13 Production side of things & court surface, 18:42 Day 1 Matches, 48:44 Day 2 Matches, 51:07 Current Standings, 1:01:57 Team Canada…

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  17. PBD:S4:E10: Team Canada Plural

    We chat on the two team Canadas that have been announced, APP Asia tour and more. 1:03 welcome back Vic, 2:48 The APP Asia tour, 7:13 Team Canada for the MLP Mid-season Event, 16:49 Team Canada World Cup 2026, if you want to sponsor or get involved msg Ricky at @yourpalrick or @teamcanadapb...

  18. PBD:S4:E9: The CNPL Eastern Split Recap

    We recap the results from the Eastern Split of the CNPL. Gorms is flying Solo again. 0:00 The Eastern Split at the Atlantic Pickleball Club in PEI, 4:23 Day 1 Matches, 11:43 Day 2 Matches, 16:12 Standings and Team breakdowns, 32:13 Final thoughts and what’s coming up Pickleball Diaries Theme:...

  19. PBD:S4:E8: CNPL Western Split recap

    We chat on the results from the western split. 0:00 The Western Split and technical difficulties on day one, 6:55 Production, courts and last minute roster changes, 12:21 Day 1 Matches, 24:20 Day 2 Matches, 30:39 standings and take away for each team, 42:52 App announcement and what’s coming up,...

  20. S4:E7: APA Results & PBC’s new programs

    We chat on APA results, PBC pilot league program, Joola lawsuit and more 1:04 APA Western Open, 17:28 UPA-A rules changes “blowing on the ball”, 30:21 Joola lawsuit, 45:55 PBC’s National League pilot program, 1:01:51 did PBC fumble the performance program before it even started?,1:29:52 wrap up…

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  21. PBD:S4:E6: CNPL Season Opener recap

    Season 4 starts off with a bag! Gorms flying solo on this episode, breaks down the CNPL season opener. 1:04 News leading up to the Season Opener, 2:43 production side of things, 4:39 Day 1 matches run through, 13:01 Day 2 matches run through, 20:13 Most outstanding player of the weekend and...

  22. PBD:S4:E5: DUPR Reset Pros & Cons

    We chat DUPR reset, Canada Nationals is now a lottery, World Cup Location and more 1:04 Pickleball World Cup is coming to Vietnam! 12:07 Canadian Nationals are a lottery?, 25:28 Steve Deakin building a team Canada for MLP Grand Rapids, 32:06 The DUPR ReSet, 1:02:45 Wrap up and upcoming…

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  23. PBD:S4:E4: PPA comes to Canada & Upcoming Tournaments

    We talk PPA coming to Canada, Alberta Provincials, APA and more. 1:04 PPA comes to Canada, 14:26 APA is branching out to the rest of Canada but will they be affected by PPA & APP?, 33:50 PB Alberta Provincials announced, 53:20 PB Alberta new Official’s fund and how it can help tournaments…

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  24. Bonus Episode: Canadian Spotlight: Le Cornichon

    In our Canadian Spotlight Series Victor sits down and interviews owners of Canadian Paddle Companies. Brought to you by Skechers Canada! Enter code PBD for 25% off. This episode Vic talks with Le Cornichon owner Justin Butler! Make sure to check them out @lecornichonco on Instagram...

  25. PBD:S4:E3: The DUPR Rating problem.

    We are back from hosting our MiLP 3v, And Gorms asks the question: how do we combat the toxic culture that is being created around DUPR ratings? 0:00 our MiLP 3v recap and what we learned, 31:00 Pickleball Canada teams up with K-Swiss and Club Med, 43:09 The toxic attitude with DUPR ratings,...

  26. PBD:S4:E2: The CNPL Draft Recap & Special Guest Dani Boss

    We recap the C4 CNPL Draft, we also get to interview Northern Lights Player Dani Boss and get her reaction to her team’s picks for the upcoming season. 1:02 The CNPL Draft, 4:58 Picks 1-27, 57:51 Individual team breakdown, 58:00 Northern Lights & Dani Boss interview, 1:20:45 Drive, 1:24:43 Yeti,...

  27. PBD: Special: The Good Games are Coming to Calgary: Special Guests: CEO/Founder Helen Stuombos & PB Tourney organizer Gloria Wipf

    We get to chat with Helen Stoumbos and Gloria Wipf about the Upcoming Good Games in Calgary Feb 13-15 and Pickleballs role in it. Good Games link: https://thegoodgames.com/calgary/ Good Games Pickleball Registration:...

  28. PBD:S4:E1: The CNPL draft Approaches & special guest Jacob Bolkowy

    We are back, new year, new season, more pickleball! This episode Victor interviews Jacob Bolkowy, we talk CNPL draft and MiLP. And ALW & Franklin and other pros. 0:00 opening and Vic’s bday present: Team Canada jersey from pballoutfit.com, 3:06 Jacob Bolkowy interview, 25:05 CNPL draft preview,...

  29. PBD Special: Foot Fault: 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes

    In this Special Episode: Certified Pickleball Referee Victor Chan is joined by Pickleball Referee Jesse Parkes as they break down the 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes. A PBD Special: Foot Fault: 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes. Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the...

  30. PBD:S3:E27: 2025 Wrapped!!!

    We wrap up 2025 with some final news from CNPL, APA and reflect on the year that was and look forward to 2026. 2:05 CNPL trade!, 9:23 APA rebrands and announce the Canadian Circuit, 18:01 our Spotify creators wrap and the year that was, 55:56 What’s coming in the new year, Pickleball Diaries…

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  31. PBD:S3:E26: Steve Deakin Interview!!!!

    Vic gets to interview the Legendary Steve Deakin! New Sanction tiers for Canadian tournaments, CNPL News & more!!! 3:24 Steve Deakin, 59:12 New Sanction Tiers for Canada, 1:19:48 DUPR is the official rating system for USAP & APP, 1:32:15 CNPL News, 1:38:07 Announcements Pickleball Diaries Theme:...

  32. PBD:S3:E25: The CNPL Arms Race!!

    CNPL free agency and teams are loading up! And the Lions are for sale! GPF & UWPF join forces! 0:00 our New intro! Written & Produced by TrackOps Media, 3:11 The CNPL Arms Race, 27:03 GPF & UWPF join forces, 47:54 Yuki Chen of Fullsend Pickleball joins EPIC, 50:05 Pickleball Canada and IPOP,...

  33. PBD:S3:E24: World Cup Results!!!!

    Tyrol is the official footwear of PBD, CNPL signings, Team Canada at the World Cup and EPIC Pickleball World Championships announced. 0:00 Blue Jays heartbreak, 3:35 Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!, 5:20 World Cup recap, 34:46 CNPL news, 1:03:42 EPIC pickleball championship is...

  34. PBD:S3:E23: CNPL C4 Schedule is announced and Team Canada’s Draw at the World Cup!!

    The CNPL drops their schedule for C4! And we discuss Canada’s draw at the World Cup!! 1:13 CNPL announces C4, 20:15 Team Canada’s draw at the World Cup, 34:28 PMG & Pickleball Canada, 46:05 Wrap up and coming soon. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and…

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  35. PBD:S3:E22: And Still……..The CNPL Playoffs Recap!!!

    We Recap the CNPL Championship Weekend!! And hand out our PBD Awards!!! 0:00 Congratulations to the Lions!!!, 2:31 broadcast and production, 8:17 Round of 8 Lions v Drive, 10:59 Pronghorns v Brewers, 13:39 Smash v Lights, 17:42 TU v Owls, 25:14 Quarters TU v Lions, 29:58 Lights v Brewers, Semis...

  36. PBD:S3:E21: The CNPL Playoffs are coming!! Plus Special Guest Kaytlynn Soroka-Chapman

    Vic had a baby!! & We hosted a MiLP tournament!! The CNPL playoffs are right around the corner and We are joined by Special Guest: Kaytlynn Soroka-Chapman, head coach of the Pronghorns and assistant Coach of Team Canada! 0:00 Vic is a dad!!! & Our MiLP tournament, 17:30 Kaytlynn Soroka-Chapman...

  37. PBD:S3:E20: DUPR is official in Canada! And Ernesto Fajardo!!!

    We chat about DUPR becoming the official rating system for Pickleball Canada & Vic’s interview with Canada’s Top Pro Ernesto Fajardo! 1:15 quick MiLP update, 2:55 DUPR is the Official rating system of Canada, 45:53 Ernesto Fajardo interview, 55:54 Ernesto Fajardo interview en français, 1:05:18…

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  38. PBD:S3:E19: The CNPL Metro Split Recap!!

    We go over the results from the final split in the CNPL and take a look at how the playoffs have stacked up! 1:13 the Roster changes heading into the Metro Split, 11:05 Drive, 12:50 Brewers, 15:08 United, 19:22 Smash, 21:09 Pronghorns, 25:00 Lions, 28:41 Owls, 33:53 Lights, 37:42 final standings,...

  39. PBD:S3:E18: The Global Pro Pickleball Tour & Special Guest Joel Pelletier

    The Newly announced Global Professional Pickleball Tour is here!!! Also We tee up the CNPL Metro Split and are joined by Joel Pelletier of the Northern Lights!! 1:52 The Global Pro Tour is announced, 21:20 We tee up the CNPL Metro Split, 39:41 Joel Pettetier interview, 1:09:42 Final thoughts and...

  40. PBD:S3:E17: Team Canada is announced! Plus Nationals Recap!

    We go over the roster that we helped construct! What can you expect from our Canadian players. And how did we do at nationals 1:50 Nationals Recap, 1:28:01 Team Canada Roster, Sign up for MiLP here: https://swishtournaments.com/product/canada-the-dink-minor-league-pickleball-pbd-alberta/ Host...

  41. PBD:S3:E16: We are Hosting an MiLP event in Edmonton!!

    MiLP is back in Alberta and Your hosts are running it! Also Nationals are a week away!!! 1:21 We are hosting MiLP at YEG Sept 27/28, 24:25 Red Deer Open, 57:24 Aireen at Tracy Bennet’s high performance training, 1:02:53 Canadian Nationals Preview, 1:33:33 Sign up for MiLP here:...

  42. PBD:S3:E15: Automated Line calling finally coming to pro pickleball!

    We talk AI Line calling, recap Spruce Grove, Alberta Provincals and other Local tournaments!Also the final countdown to get your name in for team Canada at the Pickleball World Cup! 1:13 Local tournaments and Alberta Provincials, 27:16 Referees Corner, 39:06 Ai Line calls coming to Pickleball,...

  43. PBD:S3:E14: The CNPL Western Split Recap!!

    We recap the exciting CNPL weekend that took place at Ipop in Burnaby!! 1:13 The Western Split, 18:34 Drive, 29:39 Northern Lights, 35:24 Pronghorns, 41:49 Owls, 49:53 Metro Split at Court X and how do our early predictions look 3/4 into the season, 56:50 the break for Nationals, 1:00:21 Blind...

  44. PBD:S3:E13: We Tee Up the CNPL Western Split & Interview Lucas Wong of the Northern Lights!!

    The New DUPR algorithm?! The CNPL Western Split is days away and we discuss what should we look forward to, Also we are joined by The Northern Lights player (and #2 overall pick in the CNPL draft) Lucas Wong! 0:00 Vic is back from Montreal, 4:41 we briefly talk QD & PPA, 11:22 The new DUPR...

  45. PBD:S3:E12 : The Divorce of Stakstrud and Addias!

    We discuss Stakstrud parting ways with Addias, MiLP Canada News and We competed at the Season Opener in Spruce Grove! 0:00 Stakstrud leaves Addias, 13:38 the Season Opener in Spruce Grove, 43:33 New UPA bargaining agreement is nuts, 1:07:52 MiLP Canada News, 125.56 Blind Ranking: Worst ways to…

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  46. PBD:S3:E11: CNPL Eastern Split Recap!!!

    We go over the Electric event from Montreal 1:44 Our weekend, 2:50 CNPL partners with Trema Cafe, 3:45 Eastern Split Recap: production,fan turnout and a couple paddle changes, 11:35 The games & Teams, 17:12 Brewers, 20:14 United, 32:00 Smash, 43:28 Lions, 49:02 Final standings in the east & event...

  47. PBD:S3E10: UPA V QD & MiLP & CNPL News

    We talk the QD UPA drama, MiLP and tee up CNPL Eastern Split, 2:15 UPA V Quang Duong controversy, 21:37 MiLP news & pickleball facilities, 42:13 CNPL teams up with Magnifi & Teeing up the CNPL Eastern Split!, 58:03 Equipment corner, 1:08:17 Blind ranking: best gifts for a pickleball player, Head...

  48. PBD:S3:E9: CNPL Central Split Recap!!

    We go over Season 3’s 1st event. Which teams impressed? Which players made an instant Impact? 1:35 pre event trade and name change, 7:15 production side of the event game + & YouTube, 23:01 team by team breakdown, 23:37 Drive, 31:41 Pronghorns, 40:52 Brewers, 48:08 Northern Lights, 57:59 Smash,...

  49. PBD:S3:E8: We Tee up CNPL Central Split & What is going on with Ben Johns?

    We react to the Ben Johns MLP controversy, Team Alberta is picked for Nationals and the Central Split is upon us!! 1:38 MLP & Ben Johns, 28:59 Team Alberta members for the Nationals in Winnipeg, 36:10 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca USAP vs Joola, 50:44 MiLP Canada…

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  50. PBD: S3:E7: MiLP Results!!!

    Results from MiLP at Ipop and how did we do in Edmonton! 1:15 MiLP Results & News, 37:33 CNPL News, fan swag, TU’s beyond the kitchen, 49:49 Pickleball Canada Nationals prices are huge, 1:07:21 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca, 1:16:37 Blind Ranking: worst type of...

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Pickleball player Andrew “Gorms” and His Co-host Victor Chan recounts/reviews their experiences at Pickleball tournaments, answers listeners questions, gives their opinions on Pickleball news of the month and covers the news and results of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), Canadian Pickleball Association (CPA) Pro Tour and other Major Pickleball events in Canada.

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