Pickleball Today - The POD

In this Episode of Pickleball Today we have an extensive conversation the Brad Robins. Brad is the co founder of Kitchen Blockers. Kitchen Blockers are a unique type of pickleball eyewear. Brad has a fascinating back story, and career helping launch both Apple and Facebook. In addition he has represented, managed, and guided many pro athlete, and has owned an Ontario based hockey team. Chapters 00...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Today 05:03 Pickleball Wedding 11:55 Selkirk Labs 008 Follow Up 24:51 Lessons and Skill Improvement 25:56 Game Performance Reflections 30:25 Power vs. Control in Gameplay 36:02 Pickleball Paddle Contest Winner 40:09 Pickleball Paddle Discounts   Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at  https://pickleballtoday.co/win Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% of...

00:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today 02:52 Exploring the 6.0 Next Gen Paddle 09:07 Addressing Elbow Injuries in Pickleball 18:14 Tournament Experiences and Strategies 25:32 Cruise Adventures and Pickleball 34:05 Announcing the Paddle Giveaway Winner 35:43 In-Depth Review of the CRBN TrueFoam Paddle 44:01 Exploring Paddle Accessories and Innovations 46:10 New PPA Rule on Targeting Above the Shoulders...

CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01   Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today 03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways 05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball 11:49 Controversies in Pickleball: Paddle Bans and Player Dynamics 17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships 23:58 In-Depth Review o...

Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem -  Paddle Giveaway. EP: 19 In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest,  Dr. Erik Korem. Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration. Some of Erik's background includes: NFL and NCAA Pione...

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences 13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges 22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball 27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience 34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren 48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant 56:08 Wrap-Up and Future Topics

Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark's dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don't miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode! 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Travel Adventures and Personal Updates 09:11 Pickleball on Cruise Ships 19:21 Dinking Secrets Revealed 32:52 Paddle Reviews and Recommendations 37:37 Up...

In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles. He also shares his experience and the format at a local Dink and Drink event, and announces some personal updates. The episode concludes with a reminder to participate in their paddle giveaways. Show Links This Episode:...

Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Paddle Giveaways   02:55 - Groin Injury Recovery   04:00 - What's a Dink and Drink   05:14 - How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways   05:58 - PPA Tour - Bristol, TN Review   09:47 - 11Six24 Monarch Paddle Series First Look and Overview   15:04 - The Backhand Drop Shot   22:00 - CNPL Western Split Update and League Standings   26:36 - Wrap Up   Show Links   T...

In Episode 14 of Pickleball Today - The POD we talk about : Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our first Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways 00:00  Introduction and Catching Up 03:02  Indoor vs Outdoor: Preferences and Considerations 09:54  Reviewing Holbrook Pickleball Paddles 25:10  Coaching Tip: Bringing the Paddle...

Pickleball Today - The POD has just a brief update this week as we take a brief summer break. This is Episode 13. We give our perspective of the Collin Johns complaints about MLP. We also share why we are off, and news about some upcoming paddle reviews. Discount Codes We offer the best discount codes to the best Boutique / Pro Shop Level Pickleball Products in the Industry. Six Zero Pickleball 10...

Patrick and Mark are joined by Scott K. Foster, and high level pickleball referee in this episode. Why is Patrick grinning? Listen to his Wile E. Coyote Moment. Better still listen to Mark give a solid lesson on How to Beat Pickleball Bangers. It's pure gold. You will be a better player after it. Finally, learn how you can win 1 of three paddles we are giving away in the next week or so. Episode T...

Mark and Pat are back from mini vacations and talk about this week's pickleball news, including a new public facility developed with private donations and a public grant. Other places can learn from this. We talk briefly about some paddles and their impact. We share how to be part of our paddle giveaways in order to win one of our pro level paddles. And Mark shares his coaching tip of the week. Th...

Pat and Mark Discuss Pats weekend with Major League Pickleball and the Beer City Open in Grand Rapids, MI   00:00 Intro Pickleball Today 01:02 Welcome and Today's Topics 02:27 MLP and the Beer City Open 03:07 MLP Q & A 06:37 Canadian MLP Players 11:31 VIP Tickets 14:11 What's in the Package 17:48 Mark and Pat Play Singles 23:07 We Have a Blast with Bread & Butter Paddles 26:51 MLP Results...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction  03:30 An Apology to Todd Fought 08:58 The Power of a Supportive Partner 13:19 DUPR Night: A Revealing Test of Stamina  22:20 Using the DUPR system   24:50 Introducing the Bread and Butter Paddle 34:59 Updates on the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL)   Links. Crown Pickleball Bread & Butter Pickleball Use code: PBToday for 15% discount

Summary In this episode, Patrick Batty discusses various topics related to pickleball. He introduces a new community called The North, where players can have discussions and share information.   He also highlights notable Canadian players who performed well in recent tournaments and mentions the upcoming Canada's Best Pickleball Club contest.   We talk briefly about a Canadian Pro that had a bit o...

In Episode 7, Mark and Patrick discuss their recent pickleball activities and share updates from their club. They also talk about training tips, a ladies-only DUPR night, and the importance of endurance in tournaments. They mention the DUPR rating system and its benefits for fair competition. Additionally, they discuss various paddle brands and the discounts available on their website as well as p...

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 sponsor, Crown Pickleball, and the quality of their pic...

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 organization and their tournaments, and more. They a...

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 paddle, the Joola Gen 3 pickleball paddle. The new p...

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 training pickleball shoes, pickleball, book re...

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 viewers or listeners. We introduce Crown Pickleball...

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 about: Gen 3 Paddle problems and even delistings o...

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.