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086: Pickleball Club Software with Ashley Owens of Court Reserve

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 19, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Ashley Owens of Court Reserve talks about Pickleball club software and how it can help manage your courts, clinics, and lessons.  She and her husband Tim developed the software which can help organizations from small parks or home owners associations to large facilities. 

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085: Having Intention on the Pickleball Court with Teaching Pro Ben Paquette

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 16, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Ben Paquette has such an inspiring story when it comes to Pickleball.  He knew the sport was going to change his life and it certainly has as he is now a teaching pro in the Dallas, TX area.  This is a must listen to episode complete with some awesome tips for having intention on the court. 

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084: The Dink Pickleball with Thomas Shields

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 12, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Thomas Shields just started The Dink Pickleball website and newsletter in the Fall of 2020.  But he has experienced rapid growth as he started covering professional tournaments both with live blog coverage and the creation of tournament video highlights.  Thomas is focused on growing the game of...

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083: How to Deal with Having a Bad Day on the Pickleball Court with Tony Roig

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 09, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Pickleball is a fun sport as any addict will tell you.  However, fellow podcaster Tony Roig, who hosts the Pickleball Therapy podcast, talks about how the game can also be very frustrating.  So,  get ready for some tips on how to deal with having a bad day on the court and remember what's really...

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082: What you May Not Know About Pickleball Rules with Certified Referee Don Stanley

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 05, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Don Stanley,  the head referee for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), brings his in depth knowledge and humor to the Pickleball Fire podcast in an interview all about rules.  He talks about many of the hot topics in Pickleball such as the chainsaw serve and drop serve.  Don also goes...

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081: How to Get the Best From Your Pickleball Partner with Pro Scott Fliegelman

Pickleball Fire Podcast - August 02, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Scott Fliegelman calls Pickleball his back to the future sport as he uses his experience as an endurance athlete in preparing for senior pro tournament events. He talks about his magical week at the U.S. Open where he had the chance to play with the one of the best players in the world.  Scott a...

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080: The Importance of Flexibility to Your Pickleball Game with Stretch Coach Brad Walker

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 29, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Brad Walker is well known as the stretch coach and he brings his expertise to the podcast to talk about how you can improve your flexibility and how this helps your Pickleball game.  While many of us just jump right in and start playing Pickleball, he stresses the importance of what you should b...

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079: The Hair Pin Drop with Pickleball Pro Deb Harrison (AKA Pickle Pong Deb)

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 26, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Since 2010 Deb Harrison has been coaching Pickleball and making videos for the sport.  Her knowledge of the game is incredible so during this interview we talk about some things you may have never heard of before such as the chop, loop, and hair pin drop.  I think anyone who listens to this epis...

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Billy Goat Gruff

Tales of Bedlam - July 22, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
You might remember three shaggy, cute goats in a "Disney Type" cartoon frolicking upon a hill with no worries. That is not the story! We are here to tell you the "Truth". Based on true events. The true story is dark. So, have a listen and we will enlighten you. Want to know more about us. Chec...

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078: Pickleball Clothing & PB 1965 with Randy Sussman

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 22, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Randy Sussman didn't take his friend's advice in regard to starting a Pickleball apparel business.  So, he started PB 1965 and is partnered with well known professional Kyle Yates on the endeavor.  Randy talks about what it takes to manufacturer clothing that helps you to keep cool when playing ...

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077: How to Make it Difficult for Your Opponent with Pickleball Pro Kyle Yates

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 19, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
It's funny that Kyle Yates, who is in his mid twenties, feels old in the Pickleball world.  But he has already accomplished so much in the sport both at the professional level and in the business aspect of the game.  Kyle definitely has a passion for the game and it comes across in the interview...

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076: Balancing Pickleball & a Full-Time Career Outside of Game with Pros Andrea Koop & Maggie Remynse

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 15, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Andrea Koop and Maggie Remynse are sisters and both Pickleball professionals competing at the highest level in the game.  They talk about the challenges in playing with and against each other during tournaments and also how they balance being two of the best players in the world with full-time c...

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075: 3 of the Best Tips Given to Coach Russell Elefterion by the Pickleball Pros Who Teach at his Boot Camp

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 12, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Coach Russell runs an absolutely amazing boot camp for Pickleball players in North Carolina.  He brings together eight of the top pros for each camp and in this interview he gives his top three tips from these world class instructors.  We also discuss the difference between a Pickleball camp and...

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074: The State of Pickleball in Canada with Pro Ernesto Fajardo

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 08, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
While Ernesto Fajardo is still in university, he is the second ranked men's Pickleball player in Canada.  During the podcast he talks about the state of Pickleball in Canada plus his academic and Pickleball goals. 

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Mary, Mary Quite Contrary

Tales of Bedlam - July 05, 2021 21:47 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Nursery Rhyme Discussions Today we discuss the "Contrary" Mary and the theories of what the rhyme means. Was this religiously motivated or a PR piece to slander "Mary"? Who could "Mary" be? Let's take a deep dive into the history of "Nursery Rhymes". Email us your Fairytale to have it broadc...

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073: How to Play Great Defense with Pickleball Pro John Sperling

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 05, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
I really had a lot of fun interviewing senior professional John Sperling.  He is so full of energy and enthusiasm which really comes across on the show.  Plus, he gave some great tips on how to improve your defense and figure out you opponent's patterns so you can defeat them. 

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072: What it Takes to Have Tournament Success with Pro Mircea Morariu

Pickleball Fire Podcast - July 01, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Mircea Morariu finished second in senior pro doubles at the 2021 U.S. Open, but he says he still has a lot of room for improvement.  He talks in depth about what else he is working on and what it takes to progress beyond the early rounds of a tournament to the semis, finals, and winning gold. 

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071: The Importance of Having a System When Playing Pickleball with Shea Underwood

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 28, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Shea Underwood isn't a Pickleball professional yet.  But he is well on his way to achieving his goal after being a football kicker at Georgia Tech University.  We really cover a lot of ground in this interview but I think Shea has a really great perspective on developing a system to play Pickleb...

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070: Healthy Baking with Pickleball Pro Taylor Niss

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 24, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Pickleball professional Taylor Niss, like many people, found a new hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic.  She now bakes healthy treats for her family and friends.  The great thing about this is they all now have more energy on the Pickleball court so listen on for what Taylor is baking and how you...

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069: Growing Crops & the Lives of Young People Through Pickleball with Pro Gizmo

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 21, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
I spoke with J Hall, better know as Gizmo, during planting season on his farm.  He is not only growing crops but the lives of young people through Pickleball.  Gizmo also talks about his growing up in the inner city, what he feels his purpose in life is, and why he wears colorful outfits on the ...

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068: Using 3D Cameras in the Development of Pickleball Paddles with Diadem Sports Evan Specht

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 17, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Diadem Sports recently jumped into the Pickleball market after having success producing tennis equipment.  Evan Specht talks about how they plan to use the same blue print in Pickleball where they manufacture paddles in small batches and use 3d cameras in the development of products.  He also di...

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067: How to Beat Bangers with Pro Linda Thompson

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 14, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
When Linda Thompson first started playing Pickleball, she was called one of the Original Banger Sisters.  Fast forward a few years, and she is now a top senior pro with a well-rounded Pickleball game including the soft shots.  We talk about how to beat bangers and also how the professional game ...

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White Snake (rewind)

Tales of Bedlam - June 12, 2021 18:24 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Due to the many hours spent on the board game, Sofa Sitter and I have slacked on providing new fairytale podcasts for you. As we prepare new material we thought we would re-release some of our first podcasts from 2018. We cleaned up the audio and present to you our, "Rewinds". Enjoy... Visit o...

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066: Balancing Family, Work & Pickleball with Pro Altaf 

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 10, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Altaf Merchant's dedication to Pickleball is amazing so it's no wonder he has spent plenty of time on the podium in professional events.  In the interview, he walks through the things he does to make sure he is at the top of his game.  Near the end of the discussion, he talks about his really am...

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065: The Block Volley with Pickleball Pro Corrine Carr 

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 07, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Pickleball professional Corrine Carr talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic actually helped her game.  She also goes in depth on how to hit a block volley and practice this skill to improve your game. 

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064: Taking Your Pickleball Game On the Road with Cindy Macall 

Pickleball Fire Podcast - June 03, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Have you ever dreamed of taking your RV on the road after you retire and playing Pickleball around the country?  Well, Cindy Macall is living the dream so she shares her experiences about travelling along the west coast in her RV with her husband playing Pickleball in different locations.  She a...

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Baba Yaga and the Brave Youth

Tales of Bedlam - May 31, 2021 22:23 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
“The definition of "insanity" is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. – Albert Einstein The characters in this story can only be described by the above word, "insanity". So have a listen and you will see why. Do you know what is not insane? Going to Kicks...

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063: Pickleball Health & Fitness with Coach CJ Johnson

Pickleball Fire Podcast - May 31, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
The #1 most requested person to have on the Pickleball Fire podcast is CJ Johnson.  She is well known as an expert in not only Pickleball but also health and fitness.  We were able to connect for an episode so listen for some great tips on how to stay healthy and injury free and improve your Pic...

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062: The Pretty Picklers with Kerry Shannon

Pickleball Fire Podcast - May 27, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Kerry Shannon started Pretty Picklers a couple of years ago and it has grown to over 120 women in the New Jersey area and is now extending to localities throughout the country.  Kerry talks about her mission statement for the group along with the activities the Pretty Picklers enjoy. 

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061: Differences Between Singles and Doubles with Pickleball Pro Megan Hall

Pickleball Fire Podcast - May 24, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratings
Megan Hall had a health scare on the Pickleball court a few months ago, but now she is on the road to recovery.  She talks about how her health is now influencing her Pickleball game plus the differences in preparation and strategy when playing doubles versus singles. 

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