Best Lynn Cherry Podcasts (2024)

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212: Strategies for Playing With and Against Lefties with Camp Pickleball 36:37

6M ago36:37

36:37

You know you have dedicated Pickleball players when they are on the court at 4 a.m. and they bring a portable generator to light up the courts. That's the group from Camp Pickleball who I talk to in this podcast about opening a 10-court indoor facility and how to play with and against lefties. Pickleball Fire Website…

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211: Pickleball From the Feet Up with Pro Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus 24:05

8M ago24:05

24:05

After 210 podcasts about Pickleball you might think I've covered every instructional technique possible. But today Ben Bicknese from the Pickle Haus in Chicago talks about how he teaches Pickleball from the feet up.By Lynn Cherry

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210: A Deep Dive into Speed Ups with Matt and Aaron from the Pickleball Clinic 26:38

9M ago26:38

26:38

I haven't recorded the podcast for a while. Still, today it is well worth listening to, as I am talking with Matt and Erin from the pickleball clinic, one of the largest Facebook groups and they put out some terrific video content. Still, I think what everybody will want to hear from them today is about speed-ups. We go into a deep dive on a topic.…

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Ph.D. Kimoni Just Classic Present Tribute to Tina Turner Greatest Hits Volume 44 5:10:50

11M ago5:10:50

5:10:50

http://afrocaribbeanvibesmix.com/ 1. Tina Turner - Games People Play 2. Dionne Warwick - Anyone Who Had a Heart 3. The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her 4. Tina Turner - Help! 5. Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again 6. Ike & Tina Turner - Let Me Touch Your Mind 7. The Shirelles - Things I Want to Hear (Pretty Words) 8. Miracles- Shop Around - Who's Lovin…

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209: 3 Advanced Tips from Pro Pickleball Play with Certified Instructor Adam Richards 29:05

11M ago29:05

29:05

In this episode, Lynn welcomes Adam Richards, from High Five Pickleball, to share his analysis and experiences of professional-level pickleball. They dive deep into the game's strategies, techniques, and trends.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 129 “Tomerhawks” with Simeon England 1:39:05

11M ago1:39:05

1:39:05

We braved the wilds of Kentucky in the RV to sit at the feet of renowned “Tomerhawk” maker Simeon England. We forged tomahawks, worked on engraving metal, made hafts, and talked history. This man is a modern day frontiersman, amazing blacksmith, and travels the circuit engaging people with early American history. I learned a ton, I hope you do too.…

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208: Exploring Pickleball's Rapid Growth with Crystal Gallagher 17:54

11M ago17:54

17:54

In this episode, our host, Lynn, talks with Crystal Gallagher, a university student and passionate pickleball player from Connecticut, about the rapid growth of pickleball in the United States. You can complete Crystal's survey by going to https://pickleballfire.com/crystalBy Lynn Cherry

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207: Unlock the Secrets of Pickleball Pros: Data-Driven Insights with Alex Spancake 24:33

12M ago24:33

24:33

Do you want to know the optimal location for a third shot drop, where to hit the serve return, or which women's doubles player pro Anna Leigh should have as a partner? In this episode, you can get answers to all of these questions as I talk to Alex Spancake from Pickle Mart where we dive into data analytics and Pickleball.…

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206: Qigong: The Pickleball Performance Booster with Master Lee Holden 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

Today, we explore the incredible connection between the mind and body to help you level up your pickleball game. Qigong Master Lee Holden is here to discuss how this ancient Chinese practice can improve your pickleball performance both physically and mentally. So, if you're looking for ways to get in the zone more often and unlock your true potenti…

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205: How to Get Rid of Your Nagging Injuries with Dr. Sanjay and Coach Jes 33:50

1y ago33:50

33:50

Are you suffering from Pickleball elbow? A sore back or knees? Learn how to get rid of your nagging injuries and I talk with Dr. Sanjay Saint and Coach Jes Reynolds authors of Pickleball for Life.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 128 Al Buford Patriot Group International 1:26:33

1y ago1:26:33

1:26:33

Once again Al is back in the studio, or the kitchen as he calls it. We are all over the map with this podcast but I would bet money you get something out of it. Al is a great friend and a man that I look up to. You will see why when you listen to the podcast. God Bless America!!

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204: Understanding the Physics of Pickleball with Coach Tom Meyer 21:43

1y ago21:43

21:43

I'm not sure how I did it, but I never took a physics class in all my years of schooling. So I'm happy to have on the Pickleball Fire podcast today, Tom Meyer, who will explain the physics of the game in a way that I think we can all relate to. In this episode, we discuss: Where the sweet spot of a Pickleball paddle is really located How far you sh…

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203: How to Be Positive and Build Confidence in Pickleball with Dr. Jenn Jacobs 27:38

1y ago27:38

27:38

Today on the Pickleball Fire podcast, I'm talking with sports psychologist, Jen Jacobs. We discuss positive thinking on the court, how to improve your confidence, and the importance of lacing up your shoes.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 127 United States Marine Corps Body Bearers Sergeant Rob Fowler and Lance Corporal Garrett Greene 1:26:33

1y ago1:26:33

1:26:33

This was a special day, I was able to sit down with SGT Rob Fowler and LCPL Garrett Greene to discuss what they do and why they do it. These men have the heavy responsibility of burying Marines around the country. The standards required for this job are incredible. Be thankful men like this are Marines. God Bless America!!…

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202: How to Stay in the Present to Increase Your Consistency in Pickleball with Dr. Michelle 26:16

1y ago26:16

26:16

It's been a few weeks since I recorded a podcast, but today I am talking with performance coach Dr. Michelle who works with athletes to improve their focus so they can win more games. We dig in deep to give you some tips on how multi-tasking impacts your game, to stay in the present, and improve your consistency.…

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201: The 3 Zones of Pickleball with Teaching Pro Curtis Reese 24:47

1+ y ago24:47

24:47

Curtis Reese, a fellow podcaster, is my guest today on the Pickleball Fire Podcast. It's all about instruction today as we talk about the three zones of the court along with the third shot and the lob,By Lynn Cherry

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200: Improve Your Game Using Pickleball Metaphors with Pro Kevin Beeson 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

I can't believe it, but this is episode 200 of the Pickleball Fire podcast. I started the podcast in October 2020 during the worst of the pandemic when we were all stuck in our homes. I just needed something to do, and this really fit the bill. Over 2 years later here I am at number 200 and today I have, as my guest, pro Kevin Beeson. I had him on …

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199: Major League Pickleball and the 4th Shot with Pro Susannah Barr 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

You may have heard a lot about Major League Pickleball (MLP) recently with all of the well-known owners getting into the game. Well today I have on the podcast, one of the pros, Susanna Barr, who has been in every MLP season so far. So needless to say, we talk about MLP plus the fourth shot.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 126 Busting Chili’s Elk Hunting Cherry 1:24:32

1+ y ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Met up with Chili Palmer, world traveler, Hollywood heartthrob and all-around sneaky dude in Wyoming to chase cow elk. John Burns from Wyoming Arms and Nephi Cole from NSSF join us to talk guns, elk, gun laws and South Dakota caring more about Big Bankers than their states 2nd Amendment rights. God Bless America!!…

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198: The Best Exercise for Pickleball with Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Ielmorini 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

25:06

When thinking about improving your pickleball game, drilling is often the first thing that comes to mind. But we can do other things off the court to help our game.By Lynn Cherry

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197: Playing Pickleball to Stay Alive with Angela Gallafent 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

26:21

We all have our reasons as to why we play Pickleball. But Angela Gallafent's motivation is unique as she shares what drives her during today's episode of the Pickleball Fire podcast. Be sure to listen to this inspiring story and find out what is really in her backpack.By Lynn Cherry

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196: Paddles Not Pistols with First Dink Foundation's Founder Sam Veal 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

Sam Veal took to Pickleball very quickly but found there was something that bothered him about game. Not enough kids were playing this great sport so he founded the First Dink Foundation to teach kids life lessons through Pickleball.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 125 Eric Poole Editor of Guns and Ammo 2:03:03

1+ y ago2:03:03

2:03:03

Eric Poole Editor of Guns and Ammo. We start with his story and its great how it all ties together in the end. We talk writing and Eric’s family. It’s always interesting to see how we end up where we are. This one needs a part two. God Bless America!!

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195: The Dreaded Pop Up in Pickleball with Certified Pro Dan Levine 26:38

1+ y ago26:38

26:38

It happens to all of us when playing Pickleball. We hit a pop up and our opponent slams the ball at us. In this episode, I talk with certified pro Dan Levine about how to handle popups. Plus we speak about a new restaurant and Pickleball concept called Crush Yard.By Lynn Cherry

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194: Pickleball is Life with Author Erin McHugh 21:37

1+ y ago21:37

21:37

I connected with Erin McHugh as we were both interviewed for a segment on Pickleball for CBS Saturday Morning. Erin is an author who wrote Pickleball Is Life, The Complete Guide to Feeding Your Obsession. The book covers everything you need to know about the game with a bit of humor and wisdom for new and experienced players.…

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Ep 124 Johnny Dawg Cone 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

54:54

Patience and Compassion. Johnny Dawg Cone, my ballistic and spiritual advisor, took to the road to chase elk in Montana. After killing time we decided to head back to Utah and forge some spurs out of farriers rasps. John and I talk about our ONE GUN selection and a few other fun things to ponder. Remember, Patience and Compassion. God Bless America…

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193: Strategic Switching with Pickleball for Dummies Author Mo Nard 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

Mo Nard and her three colleagues have written the ultimate reference book, at over 400 pages, on our sport called Pickleball for Dummies. So as you might imagine we have plenty to talk about in this episode including switching, an advanced strategy used in the game.By Lynn Cherry

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192: The Dining Room Shot in Pickleball with Teaching Pro Gregg Whitfield 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

This is one of those episodes where I went to write the show notes, and there were just so many great instructional tips for both beginning and advanced players. Teaching pro Greg Whitfield and I talk about what is the dining room shot, why the chip and catch is essential, and what is the number one mistake made in Pickleball.…

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191: Winning Against the Odds with Amy Zaterman Seltzer 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

19:46

Amy Zaterman Seltzer has been near death two times and has beaten the odds to become a Pickleball player, competing in the Nationals. Her story is one of persistence and resilience and she shares what she had done to get on the court and play.By Lynn Cherry

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Ep 123 Kevin Holland, Jacob DeLaGarza and Brett Bondurant 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

55:05

Hanging out with my buddy Skinner, Kevin Holland as well as Jacob DeLaGarza, USMC and Brett Bondurant, U.S. Army. We headed to Montana to hunt cow elk with Wounded Warrior Outdoors. These dudes are heroes, please remember how blessed we are in America to have young men and women willing to sacrifice as these men have. This one is worth tuning into,…

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190: How to Play Zen-Like Pickleball with Teaching Pro Mike Leigh 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

28:43

Sometimes on the court, you see players who appear so calm, and their game looks effortless. That describes teaching pro Mike Leigh, who recently wrote a book called Zen and the Art of Pickleball. Mike and I discuss both the mind and body in this episode as we talk about video analysis, proper mechanics, and the mental game.…

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189: How Being More Offensive Can Help Your Game with National Champion Dick Johnson 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

24:08

Dick Johnson, who is now 82 years old, has so many pickleball accomplishments including being recently inducted into the Huntsman Senior Games Hall of fame. Dick has a great story. Plus he has some excellent tips on being offensive in Pickleball and we talk about how that helps your game.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 122 Chris Bardugone and Paul Taylor from Zert Nation 47:57

1+ y ago47:57

47:57

EP 122 Chris Bardugone and Paul Taylor from Zert Nation. We finished filming some short firearm and tactics disagreements and thought we should bust out a quick podcast. Check out Chris at www.ClarkArmory.com and www.ZertNation.com and of course, God Bless America!!

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188: Pros and Cons of Different Pickleball Grips with Steven Schnitzer 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

I can not believe I have done almost 200 Pickleball Fire podcast episodes and have never talked about the grip in Pickleball. So today, I have Steven Schnitzer, and we're going to discuss the continental grip, western, and even the inverted backhand.By Lynn Cherry

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187: Team-Based Pickleball Leagues with Greg Mather 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

35:29

Almost 4,000 Pickleball players are doing something you might not know about, but you could do in your area. Greg Mather from the Arizona Pickleball Players League explains team-based competition and why it is so much better than tournament play. https://pickleballfire.comBy Lynn Cherry

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EP 121 SGM(R) Jesse Boettcher and Colonel Stu Farris 2:04:13

1+ y ago2:04:13

2:04:13

EP 121 SGM(R) Jesse Boettcher and Colonel Stu Farris join Kyle to address leadership. Both of these dudes have lived the life and have a ton of experience. Interesting banter for sure. Check out Jesse’s site at www.jingonow.com and as he says, “Friendly but not your Friend.” I love it. God Bless America!!…

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186: Fun Pickleball Drills to Improve Your Game with National Champion Kristie MacDonald 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

One thing that is clear to me is that Pickleball players are becoming more and more interested in drilling to improve their game. I had a drill session just today, and I had 20 people show up. I expected four or five. In this episode, Kristie MacDonald talks about fun drills to help improve your game. Plus, she has a fantastic story about what Pick…

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185: The Joy of Pickleball with Author Mike Branon 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

I was recently asked to record a couple of minutes of audio of people on the Pickleball court. You could hear the unique sound of the ball against the paddle. But I also noticed how encouraging all the other players were and how much laughter there was. So it's appropriate today that I have on author Mike Brannon, who writes about the Joy of Pickle…

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184: Pickleball is My Life with Mexican National Champion Emanuel Sanchez 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

21:59

Imagine living in a small fishing village in Mexico and being introduced to Pickleball when 3 Canadians needed a fourth player. From that point, Pickleball literally changed Emanuel Sanchez's life. Let's get to the intro so we can hear Emanuel's inspiring story.By Lynn Cherry

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183: How to Stop Hitting Balls in the Net with Pro Kevin Beeson 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

I had a lot of fun interviewing Engage Pickleball instructor Kevin Beeson. He has some great one-liners which can help your Pickleball game plus he talked about how to stop hitting balls in the net.By Lynn Cherry

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182: 3 Tips to Improve Your Game with Senior Pro Jen Lassandro 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

Jen Lassandro and her doubles partner recently reached the podium in a senior pro event, upsetting a couple of the top teams. In today's episode she also talks about how to stage a big comeback, when to hit an Erne, and what you can learn from watching the pros play.By Lynn Cherry

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181: Stop Playing Pickleball to Win with National Champion Brett Noel 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

On the podcast, I talk with Pickleball pros about how to improve your game from a strategy and technique perspective. But I love talking to National Champion Brett Noel as he discusses how to get the right mental state to improve your game.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 120 Special Forces Colonel(R) Lynn Ashley and Allen Elishewitz 1:34:19

1+ y ago1:34:19

1:34:19

EP 120 Special Forces Colonel(R) Lynn Ashley and Allen Elishewitz from www.Elishewitzknives.com join us while visiting Sig Academy. We talk about the 365 EDC Championships as well as about training. We also delve into a discussion on the boy crisis facing America. This has been forefront in my mind lately. But how can each man in America make a dif…

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180: Pickleball for All: Everything but the Kitchen Sink with Author Rachel Simon 21:00

1+ y ago21:00

21:00

Near the pandemic's beginning, Rachel Simon and her family were like many people: bored and looking for something to do at home. Then she found Pickleball and wrote about it in an article for the NY Times called Is Pickleball the Perfect Pandemic Pastime? I truly believe she helped fuel the explosive growth of the game, and now she has written a bo…

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179: The Next Generation of Pickleball with 16-Year-Old Pro Jayden Broderick 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

20:14

I believe Jayden Broderick is the only teenager I have spoken with on the Pickleball Fire podcast, other than Anna Leigh Waters, who was 14 at the time. Jayden is now 16 but just picked up a paddle two years ago and is now competing against the professionals in singles and having success.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 119 Bruce Gray from Grayguns.com 1:53:29

1+ y ago1:53:29

1:53:29

Bruce is one of the most innovative pistol smiths on the planet and such an interesting guy. This podcast is all over the map, we talk about everything but guns. We delve into his mom and dad’s history, as well as Operation Paperclip and Operation Mincemeat. We are at the new Sig Experience Center in New Hampshire for the grand opening.…

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178: How One Pickleball Player Became Pain Free with Turbo Darcy 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

Do you have a drawer full of wraps for your knee, ankle or other body part? I know I do so I wanted to hear how Pickleball player Turbo Darcy was able to toss those in the trash and be pain free on the court.By Lynn Cherry

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177: How to Develop Fast Hands in Pickleball with Teaching Pro Phil Metz 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

32:51

Phil Metz does not play Pickleball competitively, but he does teach with one of the best-known professionals in the game, Simone Jardim. Today Phil talks about the importance of paddle position in developing fast hands.By Lynn Cherry

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EP 118 Jim Bontrager 1:38:47

1+ y ago1:38:47

1:38:47

Jim Bontrager from warrioronthewall.org stopped in to do some forging. We had a great discussion about resiliency for Law Enforcement and Military folks who are the chosen Warriors of our country. This man is an inspiration and someone you want to follow when caving… he is a big dude. Listen, study, enjoy, and help someone that you know. God Bless …

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176: 3 Tips for how to Speed Recovery after Playing Pickleball with Senior Pro Tim Ringgold 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

If you play a lot of Pickleball, you will want to listen to this podcast. Senior pro Tim Ringgold explains how to recover faster after playing and what to do on your days off from the game.By Lynn Cherry

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