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Join host Matt Hetherington as he talks a wide range of topics in table tennis with expert guests. From training habits to mental health and career advice, this is the Talkin' Smash Podcast powered by JOOLA!
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Pickleball Today and Pickleball Today - The POD are Canada’s National Sources for Pickleball News. If it’s Pickleball, and it’s Canadian, it’s here. We cover Canadian Pickleball Players, Canadian Pickleball Clubs, Canadian Pickleball Tournaments, and Canadian Pickleball Business, travel, tips, gear, and more. Canada Pickleball has a vibrant and rapidly growing community, Whether via rec. centres, community courts, churchs, private clubs, non profit clubs associated with Pickleball Canada or ...
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Welcome to "20x44 Life," the podcast that brings the world of pickleball straight to your ears. It's perfect for anyone who loves the game, from complete beginners to those who play at a competitive level. Here, we talk about everything that's happening in pickleball. From the latest rule changes to how these might affect your game at the local park, we've got you covered. We also dive into the stories of people from all walks of life who share one thing in common: a love for pickleball. Exp ...
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USAPA / Joola Paddle Breaking News - June 5, 2024 EP:4.1
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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 issued important updates about all time best seller padd…
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On this episode of the 20x44 Dink Podcast we're diving into a hot-button issue that has once again stirred the pickleball community: paddle drama. This time, the spotlight is on the Joola Gen 3 paddles, a popular choice among both amateur and professional players. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to Paddle Drama Overview of the recurring paddle c…
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Talkin' Smash Podcast powered by JOOLA Ep12: Where are the Mainstream Superstars in Table Tennis? | Dan Ives
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A great and lengthy discussions with Dan Ives from the renowned table tennis brand TableTennisDaily, about the state of athlete image in table tennis. This was a good chance to dive into the topics of athlete interactions with fans, how media presents table tennis stars, and how table tennis players could break into bigger audiences and become more…
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Pickleball in the Heat, Summer Gear Storage, Pickleball Fans and More: EP: 6
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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 of watching team events. They also mention their spons…
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CPA Pro Tour, Pickleball Chicks, Playing Better Players
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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 supportive and inclusive environment, and more about her or…
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Joola Paddle Update, CPA Pro Tour with Yui See Lau, Catherine Parenteau and More Ep: 4
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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, CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, Catherine Parenteau …
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CNPL, Intros, Keys to Improvement, Pickleball Travel Tours, Paddle Talk and more. EP: 3
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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 an early episode and we already have so many new view…
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The Journey from Racquetball to Pickleball with 20x44 Sr. Pro Jim Bronson
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In this episode of 20x44 Life, we welcome Jim Bronson, a seasoned player who transitioned from racquetball to pickleball. Jim shares his journey, challenges, and the growth of the pickleball community in Toledo. Tune in for insights on the National Pickleball League (NPL), tips for new players, and the evolution of pickleball tournaments. Highlight…
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Gen 3 Blow Up, Upcoming Canadian Pro Pickleball Six Zero Triple Black Diamond - EP: 2
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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 Ti. This is a jam packed episode in which we talk ab…
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Just starting out, Tech Test, What's the Big Plan: Ep: 1
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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 going forward.…
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20x44 Dinks - The Rise of DUPR as the Official Rating System
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In this 20x44 Dink, we dive deep into the latest shifts in the pickleball landscape, focusing on the significant merger between the Major League Pickleball (MLP) and Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), and the establishment of DUPR as the new official rating system for both organizations. Whether you're a seasoned tournament player or just h…
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20x44 Dinks - Introducing UTR-P, the APP's Fresh Rating System
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In this week's 20x44 Dink we explore a new chapter in pickleball rating systems, the UTR-P. This was recently announced by the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and in this episode Brandon contrasts it with the DUPR system, and highlights how these developments could shape the future of pickleball. Read more about the UTR-P on our blog: https…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep11: The Difficult Task of Handling Pressure in Matches with Vitor Ishiy
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We had a great chance to sit down and chat with Vitor Ishiy, one of the mainstays of the Brazilian National Team and a 12-time Pan American Championships gold medalist. We spoke with Vitor about the difficult task of handling pressure in high stakes table tennis matches. As part of this discussion we spoke initially about how pressure can affect a …
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The Growth of University of Michigan Pickleball with Team President Suzanne Chuparkoff
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Welcome back to another episode of 20x44 Life, the podcast that brings the pickleball community together, one episode at a time. In this installment, we're thrilled to have Suzanne Chuparkoff, the President of the Michigan Pickleball Club at the University of Michigan, to discuss the growing world of college pickleball. Highlights from this episode…
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Making Pickleball Louder - Simon Lovell's Pickleball Story
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On this week's episode of 20x44 Life, we sit down with Simon Lovell - a professional coach, author, the creator of Picklepreneurs, and, a passionate pickleball player. Simon's story is one of resilience, transformation, and rediscovery through the lens of pickleball. Key Highlights: Simon's Journey: Delve into the gripping tale of Simon's battle wi…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep10: Bridging the Gap Between Social and Pro Table Tennis with PingPod CEO Max Kogler
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We reached the tenth episode of the Talkin' Smash Podcast, and it was our pleasure to be joined by PingPod CEO Max Kogler to talk about one of the biggest topics in the table tennis world. It's no secret that table tennis is a huge sport recreationally around the globe, but the numbers translate poorly into competitive representation. One of the ke…
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From Ice Rinks to Pickleball Courts: Building Community and Innovation with 20x44 Co-Founder Lee Elias
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Welcome to another exciting episode of The 20x44 Life Podcast, your dedicated source for all things pickleball. In this episode we take you on a journey through the ins and outs of pickleball, from the sport's addictive nature to the origins of our brand, 20x44. Join our host, Brandon, as he converses with Lee MJ Elias, co-owner of 20x44 and a vete…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep9: The Career Journey from Brazil to the World with Thiago Monteiro
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Thiago Monteiro has had a lengthy career representing Brazil, winning multiple Pan American Games medals and competing in three Olympic Games. Monteiro has spent the majority of his career living in France, the rewards of making the bold decision to leave Brazil to pursue a full time table tennis career. At that time no player had moved away perman…
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The Dink - Serving Up Changes: The Latest Pickleball Serve Rules Explained
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In this episode of 20x44 Life’s Dink Micro Series, host and pro-Pickleballer Brandon Contratto dives deep into the latest pickleball serve rule changes. He unpacks the nuances of these new rules, their impact on the game, and how players at all levels can adapt. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a competitive player, this episode will arm you w…
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Introducing 20x44 Life: A Pickleball Podcast With Brandon Contratto
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "20x44 Life," a podcast where the worlds of pickleball and personal growth collide. Hosted by Brandon Contratto, a pro pickleball player with an unconventional journey from the ice rinks of professional hockey to the pickleball courts, this podcast aims to serve as the ultimate gathering spot for pickleball playe…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep8: The Evolution of TableTennisDaily with Dan Ives
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To kick off Talkin' Smash in 2024, there's no better guest than Dan Ives. A great friend of podcast host Matt Hetherington, spanning back over a decade - these two have banter. Ives created TableTennisDaily over 12 years ago, starting out as a YouTube channel and a small forum for the most die hard table tennis fans. Over the past decade TableTenni…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep7: The Physical and Mental Comeback from Injury with Sophia Klee
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In Episode 7 of the Talkin' Smash Podcast I spoke with one of Germany's top female players, Sophia Klee. After a promising start in the sport, as the 2017 European Top 10 Cadet Girls Champion, and European Cadet Girls Doubles Champion the same year, Klee faced a challenging situation at the beginning of 2022 when she was struck with a brutal injury…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep6: The Atmosphere of Live Table Tennis Events with Ryan Willard
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In Episode 6 of Talkin' Smash Podcast powered by JOOLA, I sat down with my good friend Ryan Willard (again) at the JOOLA North American Team Championships on center court. I have some new guests lined up coming into next year and will take a little pause to organize and record new ones as we head through December. Ryan is a great creative mind and …
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep5: Overcoming Challenges in Serve Receive with Lily Zhang
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I was fortunate enough to take the opportunity to film a couple of podcasts with Lily when she visited, in the second one - Episode 5 of Talkin' Smash, we talked Serve Receive. Lily prepared some good blogs this year about her experiences playing on the tour and deep diving into some specific matches. One which stood out for me was her account of t…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep4: The Seriously Underrated Art of Service Practice with Craig Bryant
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Former British International Craig Bryant joins host Matt Hetherington for this episode of Talkin' Smash on his specialist topic of the serve. Craig, recently taking the internet by storm as a reputable professional table tennis coach with a particular focus in the area of improving service, has a wealth of knowledge in the sport. The topics of con…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep3: Setting the Record Straight for Physical Training in Table Tennis with Kevin Finn
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Peak Performance Table Tennis expert trainer Kevin Finn joins host Matt Hetherington to talk about common misconceptions for physical training in table tennis, as well as his ideas about building athleticism in the sport. Kevin Finn is a certified strength and conditioning coach and table tennis player, who is using his skills to try and bring both…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep2: The Overseas Experience vs. Coming Home to the US with Lily Zhang
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Talkin' Smash host Matt Hetherington is joined by JOOLA's 3-time US Olympian Lily Zhang to discuss more about the contrast of experiences during her career so far. From the tough decision to pack up and relocate overseas as a full-time player for the first time, to making the -arguably even more difficult - decision, to come home to live back in th…
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Talkin' Smash powered by JOOLA Ep1: A Newcomer's Introduction to Pro Table Tennis with Ryan Willard
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In the first ever episode of the Talkin' Smash Podcast powered by JOOLA, host Matt Hetherington is joined by one of the recognizable faces in US Table Tennis - Ryan Willard. Commonly seen as an MC/Host and Commentator, Ryan's journey in the sport spans from being first exposed to the sport at SPiN New York, all the way to hosting the World Table Te…
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