Today I have the pleasure of having Tammy Dana-Bashian on the show. Tammy is the Mayor of Rowlett and has been playing pickleball for 3 years. This was such a great interview because she goes into the details about what pickleball is like from her perspective as the mayor of …
PKP Ep. 88 w/ Ben Paquette – The Importance Of Social Media In Pickleball, Pickleball Forum, Teaching, Culture, And More
I’ve been wanting to have someone on the show to help me describe and discuss the social side of pickleball. What better person than Ben Paqutte? Ben is a DFW pickleball player, instructor, and ambassador. He’s a social buterfly to say the least. He has lots of important things to …
PKP Ep. 81 – How To Navigate The Pickleball Social Web – Rejection, Open Play, People Problems And More
Today’s episode of the Pickleball Kitchen Podcast goes into the deep details of the social issues surrounding pickleball. Jana and I have been talking about doing this episode for a long time now. Finally, we decided to sit down and get it done. This is a very important episode because …
PKP Ep. 69 – Confusing Paddle Weights, Physical Fitness, Injuries And Line Calls
Today we have a few topics in mind for you. First, we talk about how I’m super confused about paddle weights and how they work. I thought I understood it, but perhaps I don’t entirely! We also get into some discussions about physical fitness and about how Jana and I …
PKP Ep. 67 – Jana’s Origin Story, Pickleball History, Shoes, And The Question No One Wants To Ask
We’re doing another random discussion day today! We’ve received some feedback from you guys that you enjoy the episodes. But if you don’t, let us know! Today, Jana goes into her pickleball origins story, we talk about shoes, pickleball history and we address the question that everyone is afraid of!
PKP Ep. 66 – Does your coach have skin in the game? How to learn pickleball and how to find a great coach!
One of the most important questions we can ask is, how do we know what we know? In this episode, Jana and I give all of our best advice on how to learn concepts in pickleball, but also what to look for in the people that can teach you. We …
PKP Ep. 64 – Finding Tournament Partners and the Social Dynamics of Pickleball
This episode has been a long time coming. Out of all the content requests we get, this is by far the most popular one. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to play with people at open play, how to deal with the social dynamics of pickleball and …
How To Find Pickleball Courts Near You Quickly And Easily
Throughout my years playing pickleball, I have been all over my local metroplex area. I know the ins and outs of my pickleball community, but if you’re just getting started, it can be a bit frustrating finding pickleball courts and games near you. Fortunately, finding them is quick and easy …
PKP Ep. 55 w/ Kory Kelly – How He Battles PTSD And How Pickleball Has Changed His Life
In this episode, we talk about what really matters in the world of pickleball. Today, we have Kory Kelly on who has been through more than what most of us can imagine. He talks to us about what his PTSD battle has been like, what has helped him, and what …
PKP Ep. 54 w/ #1 Singles Pro Tyson McGuffin – His Journey, His Mindset, His Life.
Today I had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Tyson McGuffin, pro player and #1 singles player in the world. We had a great conversation about a wide range of topics like mindset, pressure, and the pro scene. Make sure you find us on Facebook so that you can …