The Pickleball Diaries

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 Instagram or Check out the website at www.teamcanadapb.ca, 34:06 CNPL Roster change for the Drive, 37:33 bad weather to start tournament season in Alberta & the decreasing signups for smaller tournaments & outdoor tournaments & more facilities coming, 55:10 Selkirk purchase of Bread & Butter, 1:05:14 no more blowing on the pickleball & wrap up.Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.comGet an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178! 

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: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.comGet an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178! 

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,Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.comGet an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178! 

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 and what’s coming upPickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 individual team breakdowns,Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaGet an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178! Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

We chat DUPR reset, Canada Nationals is now a lottery, World Cup Location and more1:04 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,Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:04:10 CNPL news, 1:13:46 More Canadian Spotlight coming and wrap up.Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 Instagramhttps://lecornichon.coPickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:52:42 upcoming and wrap upPickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:30:17 Rapids, 1:33:31 Smash, 1:37:28 Owls, 1:41:40 Lions, 1:45:43 United, 1:48:52 Way too early predictions, 2:05:49 Canadian Nationals dates,Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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:https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-good-games-calgary-winter-cup-2026/eventsAbout our Guests:Helen Stuombos:Former World Cup Soccer Player and a member of Canada’s Soccer Hall of Fame, Helen Stoumbos will be spearheading The GOOD Games. With an extensive history in media production and as a partner in 2 media production companies and one music production company, Helen has managed and led many multi-faceted productions and has worked with some of the biggest sports organization and TV networks (FIFA, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Athletics Canada, FOX Soccer, CBC, Sportsnet, etc). She is also one of the founders and the CEO of The Canadian Women’s Soccer Alumni Association.A Center Midfield, she represented Canada at the 1995 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup and scored the team's first ever goal at World Cup level. Stoumbos was a member of the winning Canadian squad at the 1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship and was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008Gloria Wipf:Retired RCMP officer, 4.5+ lv pickleball player, certified pickleball referee & former president of Parkland Picklehead club. Gloria will be the Pickleball tournament director/organizer for the Good Games in Calgary.Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:02:54 We want CNPL expansion, why we don’t own a team and the fall of the Raise facility in Edmonton, 1:13:42 our MiLP is an Epic Qualifier What is the Epic World Championship? 1:35:32 our MiLP events and the Playsite app in Red Deer, 1:42:01 ALW x Franklin, 2:02:59 Blind Ranking (Canadian players that Vic could do well against) provided by @jesseparkes,Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 AnnouncementsPickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:01:01 get your Team Canada Jersey at https://pballoutfit.com/en-ca/search?q=team+canada+pickleball ,1:02:09 wrap up and upcoming Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps MediaTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter Agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 announced,1:12:02 wrap up & coming soonToronto Star article:Pickleball World Cup? It’s a thing, and Canada has a teamEpic’s website:Epic World Championship – The Ultimate Amateur Pickleball EventTyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast!For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman or at checkout for 20% off your order.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 Lights v Lions, 35:02 B side Bracket Pronghorns v Drive, 38:53 Owls v Smash, 45:35 B  Quarters Brewers v Owls, 51:04 TU v Drive, 54:10 B Semis TU v Brewers, 57:24 B side Finals TU v Lights, 1:00:32 Finals Lions v TU, 1:06:01 Season awards show, 1:23:00 Wrap up and upcoming,Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 interview, 51:49 CNPL Playoffs Preview, 1:09:29 our Aniviia Paddle and Bag draw & Wrap upFollow Kaytlynn here:Instagram: @TheDinkChick Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 last minute news & wrap upFollow Ernesto here:Instagram: @ernesto_pickleballErnestopickleball.comHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 53:46 MiLP in Edmonton Sept 27/28 and wrap upSign up for MiLP here:https://swishtournaments.com/product/canada-the-dink-minor-league-pickleball-pbd-alberta/Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 Blind Ranking,Follow Joel here:Instagram: @jppickleballCheck out his website at www.jppickleball.caSign up for MiLP here:https://swishtournaments.com/product/canada-the-dink-minor-league-pickleball-pbd-alberta/Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:33:33Sign up for MiLP here:https://swishtournaments.com/product/canada-the-dink-minor-league-pickleball-pbd-alberta/Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 50:31 Team Canada for Pickleball World Cup deadline, 55:54 Blind Ranking: Worst types of partners provided by Jesse Parks,Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 Ranking: Best type of Pickleball for competitive play provided by Jesse Parks, 1:06:42 wrap up & last minute announcementsHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 algorithm, 51:10 MiLP & Team Canada for the World Cup, 1:01:18 CNPL Western Split Tee Up, 1:23:56 Lucas Wong of the Northern Lights, 1:50:53 Blind ranking: Best ways to win a match, submitted by Jesse Parks,Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 lose a match sent in by Jesse Parks, Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

We go over the Electric event from Montreal1:44 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 wrap up & looking towards the west split and metro split, 54:14 Pronghorn’s make roster change ahead of western split, 58:39 wrap up and what events are we going to next?Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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, 1:03:56 Owls, 1:11:19 TU, 1:20:02 Lions, 1:24:43 Standings, teeing up the Eastern Split and event wrap up, 1:28:41 Mega Courts MiLP is next Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 Update & CNPL News we will be on the broadcast for the Central split, 56:07 send off and MiLP at Mega courtsHead over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

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 tournament players,PBD:S3:E8: CNPL Central Split Recap!!We go over Season 3’s 1st event. Which teams impressed? Which new player made an instant Impact? 0:00 Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

We are back early! The AL & CP breakup brings us back early as well as the topic of safety glasses in Pickleball & we have a new Podcast joining the family!!1:12 AL Water “dumps” Parenteau, 19:29 welcome Lily Brown and her new podcast Klyng on the court: Cracking the Pickleball code, 22:45 Safety Glasses in Pickleball, 44:11 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca, 56:45 Blind Ranking: Worst excuses for missing rec playHead over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

We break down the draft, give you background on the players picked, and some way too early predictions!2:16 Christina Chin, 3:51 Lucas Wong, 6:06 Wes Gabrielsen, 8:07 Brad Chapman, 9:25 Anna Dyachenko, 11:01 Joel Pelletier, 12:01 Jonas Daehler, 13:28 Maximilian Wild, 15:01 Kim Layton, 16:57 Armaan jiwa Mawji, 18:51 Marie Christine Salvador, 20:22 Audrey Yeung, 21:57 Jada Bui, 23:37 Jordann Vigna, 24:55 Preston Gordon, 26:40 Eugene Mak, 29:00 Ava Weeks, 30:24 Danielle Boss, 31:46 Natalie Araya, 33:29 Sneha Ayer, 34:57 Chris Alain, 37:00 Serena Smith, 37:59 Tara DiGiuseppe, 39:19 Stevie Petropoulers, 41:02 Caelan Sampson, 43:22 Isabelle Tang, 45:28 Alexis Contratto, 47:25 Johnson Han, 49:16 Antoaneta Toskova, 50:27 Stella Li, 51:15 Kyle Hermetz, 52:40 Emma Li, 54:30 Eric Fought, 56:38 Graham Hiliyer, 57:53 Even Hollinsky, 59:33 Carolina Hack, 1:01:01 Jacob Bolkowy, 1:03:39 Cory Osborne, 1:05:25 Ava Kalist, 1:07:04 Charles Baron, 1:08:36 with the level of players not picked could we see expansion in 2026?, 1:14:54 Team breakdowns: Lions, 1:17:16 Brewers, 1:19:49 Smash, 1:21:53 Pronghorns, 1:24:20 TU, 1:26:36 Drive, 1:28:54 Northern Lights, 1:30:28 Rush, 1:33:12 Way too early predictions, 1:41:40 upcoming MiLP events & Central Split datesHead over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.

We cover the new partnership with DUPR & CNPL, the 1st showdown wraps and MiLP announces 3 locations!! And what is Pickleball Canada doing with ratings?1:37 Luck O’ the Irish tournament, 8:09 MiLP & CNPL news, 21:37 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca: CNPL banned paddles, 30:43 Why is Pickleball Canada hanging on to CTPR rating?, 48/48 Blind Ranking: Worst type of Rec players,Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.We all need eye protection while playing!So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off.

We cover the CNPL signings the day after free agency ends!!!! Who signed where? What will teams be looking for come the draft in April?Canada complacency in Pickleball?1:40 CNPL Signings!,17:42 MiLP is the pathway to the Pros in Canada and the benefits of growing the pro game, 25:17 is Canada risking plateauing in Pickleball due to complacency?, 50:52 shout out to CNPL alumni Victoria Dimuzio for getting drafted in the MLP, 52:48 adidas & Staksrud, 56:50 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca, 1:01:30 Blind Ranking: Paddle edition, Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

We recap Andrew & Aireen’s experience at NAPP and Minor League Pickleball is here!!!1:46 NAPP results, 31:39 Alberta Provincials in Medicine Hat & no more regional events, 37:51 Minor League Pickleball is coming to Canada, 45:18 MLP changes from Rally scoring to side out,54:47 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca, 1:09:56 wrap up and upcoming refs clinic in Leduc, ABHead over to Pickleballsuperstore.cahttps://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiariesEnter code PBdairies For 10%offHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

Welcome to our 3rd season, we start off the new year with Paddle delistings, the Johns Brothers final hurrah, the Quang Doung paddle controversy. And of course CNPL Season 3 Baby!!!! 1:15 PPA Masters Drama, 13:33 Equipment Corner brought to you by Pickleballsuperstore.ca, 34:35 Jill B vs PPA, 43:30 CNPL Season 3!!!, 1:00:00 Vote for Christina Chin and us, 1:01:00 what is coming up next? Gorms & Aireen completing in the NAPP event in February,  Head over to Pickleballsuperstore.ca https://www.pickleballsuperstore.ca/pbdiaries Enter code PBdairies For 10%off Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

It’s PBD’s season finale! We tackle 5 hot topics surrounding pickleball, our top 5 moments of this past year & upcoming rule changes in 2025! Apologies for Gorms’s sound (technical issues) 1:30 our Spotify wrapped, 4:54 Hottakapalooza: Body bags/head shots, Trash talking, Playing rec with higher level players and not hitting to them, Serving rules (why do people want to nerf the serve), Power Paddles, 55:18 our top 5 (in no particular order) moments of 2024, 1:31:33 final news of the year and rule changes for 2025, 2:19:55 wrap up Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

We hang out at the Raise Athletics grande opening, Canadians competing abroad in Peru and the US, DUPR and Brackets merge & more 1:58 Raise Athletics in St. Albert, 14:02 CPA updates, 23:13 Canadians playing abroad, 41:49 NAPP tournament results and Churco on Dragon’s Den, 52:23 Equipment corner & DUPR and Brackets merge, 1:10:44 We discuss the kick heard round the Pickleball world and our thoughts on competitive trash talking,  Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman talk about their new book In A Pickle: How to master Love and Pickleball and Not Kill each other 1:13 quick intro, 1:47 welcome Dr. Storm Hill and Teri Citterman, 28:15 wrap up About our guests: Dr. Stormy Hill, OTR/L, is the owner of two occupational therapy businesses helping special education students and adults with mental health challenges. She is a pioneer of sensory rooms in rehab facilities. Stormy had worked for over 14 years as a mental health occupational therapist and is also a certified relationship coach, founder or Love Deep Lab, and a national speaker on relationships and wellness. She has been featured in the NY Post and Thrive Business Magazine For Women, and was elected as one of the Women to Watch in Utah Business Magazine in 2014. She also was a celebrity authority and #1 Amazon best-selling author in The Transformational Journey - Stories on Business, Life and Happiness.  She has a BA from Duke University, her medical doctorate from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine‚ and her MS in Occupational Therapy from University of Southern California. For VIP relationship coaching, speaking inquiries, or to learn more follow along on IG @drstormyschiller Teri Citterman, A founder and principal of Talonn, an executive coaching firm, she help good thinkers become great leaders.  Her credentials include being a certified executive performance coach, award-winning writer, and author of the book “From the CEO’s Perspective,” She merged my experience in ghostwriting and corporate communications with the knowledge gained from coaching and interviewing hundreds of CEOs. She has a keen ear for what’s not being said and can quickly translate insights into actions, This is how She helps CEOs, senior leaders, and executive teams leverage their power and influence to successfully achieve organizational change.  Executives who work with Teri demonstrate greater focus and confidence for scaling their leadership as evidenced by stronger executive presence, decisiveness, and equal footing. Her clients include fast-paced, high-growth start-ups and complex organizations like Alaska Airlines, DocuSign, University of Washington Medicine, PayPal, Brinks Global Services, Bill & Melinda Gates Investments, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin. @tericitterman Book https://a.co/d/ikVvTgo  Website: www.Loveandpickleball.net  Instagram: @Love_and_pickleball https://www.instagram.com/love_and_pickleball/  Facebook: @Love.and.pickleball https://www.facebook.com/love.and.pickleball?mibextid=LQQJ4d  Tiktok: @Loveandpickleball Love&Pickleball (@loveandpickleball) | TikTok  Get  In a Pickle: How to Master Love and Pickleball and Not Kill each other On Amazon https://a.co/d/azU37Cj Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

We are joined by Dr. Erick Korem!  He implemented the NFL's first sports science programs, helped fuel the feats of NCAA athletes, coached Olympic gold medalists, and others, in their pursuit of high performance. Today, as one of the top health and human performance authorities within the pickleball community, Korem and his team of world-class experts, are bringing pro-level coaching to pickleball players’ fingertips with AIM7 — the first pickleball health and performance app designed to keep players healthy and on the court — Endorsed by DUPR and pro players, Zane Navratil and Megan Fudge, the AIM7 app provides access to injury prevention programs, ultra-personalized warmups, cool downs, mobility exercises, and more, tailored to one’s unique specific needswith actionable daily recommendations. And He Host the BluePrint Podcast! 1:14 quick intro, 1:41 Dr. Erik Korem & getting into Pickleball, 8:50 injury prevention (warmup!), 15:44 AIM7’s goal/ Ucla study, 19:51 AIM7 app features, 26:41 winning looks different everyday, 29:23 games being won between the ears, 39:07 tournament prep Find Dr. Erik on social media  @erikkorem , @aim7pb  The AIM7 app https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/pickleball-fit-coach-aim7/id1640740221 The AIM7 newsletter  http://aim7.beehiiv.com/subscribe The Ucla link to get AIM7 free  https://nursing.ucla.edu/pickleball-study Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

Victor is back from Ontario and has stories! Gorms watched Aireen compete in the inaugural Women’s Pro Pickleball Challenge, CPA has their point rankings up, who is in the top 10? Another facility opens up & more. 1:15 Victors Hi Sports experience some CPA news & Ontario trip, 21:20 Minor League Pickleball lands in China (Canada’s own Yui See Lau & Yuki Chen spearheading it join by Ernesto Fajardo), 24:09 The Women’s Pro Pickleball Challenge in Okotoks, 55:53 CPA Rankings are up, 1:09:04 Gorms pipe dream & understanding finances, 1:13:29 Issues with NAPP (no broadcast), 1:22:38 New facilities in Edmonton & upcoming local events, 1:38:53 Equipment Corner  Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

Who came out on top as the CNPL season 2 Champion? We were there Live!!!0:00 Championship weekend, 2:13 Day 1: The Play-In, 13:56 Day 2: The Bracket Starts, 14:16 Wolverines vs TU, 18:48 Brewers vs Pronghorns, 25:57 Quarter Final 1: Rollers vs Wolverines, 31:32 Quarter Final 2: Lions vs Brewers, 37:03 B side of bracket: Pronghorns vs Brewers, 41:57 Wolverines vs TU, 46:30 B Side semis: Brewers vs Wolverines, 53:03 Day 3: Championship Monday: Semi Finals Lions vs Rollers, 1:03:15 B Side Final Rollers vs Brewers, 1:10:24 The Finals: Lions vs Brewers, 1:20:16 Our Experience at Championship Weekend,1:32:08 Our CNPL Award show, 2:04:04 Equipment Corner, 2:15:27 wrap up and upcoming events.Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

We recap the events of the CNPL Western Split!! & make predictions leading into Championship weekend!! 1:20 Victor at St. Albert, 8:06 quick recap of PPA/MLP, 14:38 The CNPL Western Split!,16:51 Wolverines,24:17 Rush, 31:34 Smash, 39:11 Brewers, 43:35 Rollers, 47:55 Lions, 50:57 Pronghorns, 59:49 United, 1:06:43 Teeing up Championship Weekend,1:16:23 Update on the format,1:23:48 upcoming CNPL season end awards & Fan engagement at Championship weekend!!! Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

The Pronghorns make a roster change, Victor refs at the Western Regionals and Gorms jumps up to 4.5 Mixed play in Red Deer and more.2:06 The Red Deer Open, 22:38 Western Regionals & future sites talk, 51:06 DUPR & Pickleball Brackets combine and what Pickleball needs fix to be considered an Olympic sport, 1:08:00 Equipment Corner, 1:18:57 MLP & PPA news, 1:33:20 CNPL Pronghorns Drop Elwood & pickup Buttar, 1:46:04 upcoming eventsHost clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

We Recap the Alberta Provincials and have some CNPL news leading into the Western Split! 2:27 Victor is now a fully Certified Referee!!, 7:17 Andrew & Aireen’s results & the issue with Saturday’s schedule, 26:28 Our Commentary Experience, 31:00 The Operation side: wind, brackets & social, 47:44 The Pros at Provincials, 53:48 Trades in the CNPL!, 1:14:41 Upcoming tournaments, 1:20:51 MLP News, 1:28:53 Equipment Corner Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.

We Recap the awesome events of the CNPL Central Split!!!! 1:13 The Season Opener at Spruce Grove, 12:30 The CNPL Central Split!, 15:44 Vancouver Rush, 22:54 Northern Rollers, 26:57 Pronghorns, 35:24 West Coast Wolverines, 39:21 Brewers, 42:03 Lions, 45:39 Toronto United, 54:34 Smash, 58:55 current standings and thoughts for the upcoming western split, 1:06:06 MLP/PPA updates, 1:16:48 Pickleball centres in Edmonton, 1:28:42 equipment corner, 2:10:55 we are heading to The Pickleball Alberta Provincials. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off.