Everything But The Kitchen Dink Pickleball Podcast

This week on Everything But The Kitchen Dink, we tackle a fundamental question: Do we take recreational play too seriously? Join us as we explore the lighter side of pickleball and discuss why we sometimes find ourselves on the court when we probably shouldn't. Robert shares his journey to becoming a certified pickleball coach, offering insights for players at every level. Plus, we unveil an e...

In this week’s episode of Everything But The Kitchen Dink, we have the pleasure of chatting with American pickleball enthusiasts from Third Shot podcast, Brigie and Uncle Greg. Join us as we delve into the vibrant pickleball scenes in Vegas and Los Angeles, exploring the unique aspects of the sport in these iconic cities. Our conversation covers all things pickleball, providing insights and storie...

In this week’s episode we're diving headfirst into the whirlwind of the English nationals tournament. Join us as we serve up stories and insightful reflections from our men's and mixed doubles experiences. We'll spill the beans on what it's like being featured on the local news, and we'll explore the nitty-gritty of competing at a higher level. We'll serve you a candid and...

In the latest "Everything But The Kitchen Dink" pickleball podcast, we're serving up the juiciest topics: an Apple Watch study that'll have you rethinking your wristwear, UK Nationals hype, rally scoring, beginner tips, the never-ending tournament breakfast, and, of course, another DUPR rant to tickle your funny bone. Let's dish out some pickleball hilarity and wisdom! 🍳😂

In this week’s episode of "Andy and Robert's Everything But the Kitchen Dink Podcast," we dive deeper into Robert's obsession with paddles! Find out why he can't resist adding another one to his collection. We'll also discuss a thrilling new competitive event that's making waves in our pickleball world. And, of course, don't miss our "Paddle of the Week"...

In this episode, we speak to Karen Mitchell about all things Pickleball England, and look into the future of pickleball in the UK!

This week, we chat to pickleball matriarch Elaine Shallcross! Elaine has worked tirelessly for years, growing pickleball to what we know and love today, and is the reason that many of us started playing the game we love. We also have a sneak peek into our upcoming episodes. Stay tuned!

This week Robert reports back on his trip to Texas and we give our final pickleball thoughts on both our trips stateside, talk more about paddle addiction, get frustrated again with DUPR and so much more!

This week we talk about Andy’s visit to the Diadem Pickleball complex in South Florida including a great interview with the Complex manager Gene DeVito as well as some major news in professional pickleball, another Paddle of the Week by Robert and Andy’s Jerry Maguire moment!

This week, we're recording from across the pond, as Andy experiences pickleball Florida style! In addition, we talk more rule change proposals, kitchen rule classifications, paddle of the week makes its triumphant return, and so much more! As always let us know what you think by following us on instagram and leaving a comment on our latest post @ebtkd.podcast.

This week we have a bumper episode, discussing the ins and outs of the largest pickleball event outside the USA, the Skechers English Open including some great interviews.

This week we have a very special guest, renowned sports psychologist Coach Alison Gorrell, mental performance coach to the professionals, joins us to provide some all round advice for pickleballers, useful for the upcoming English Open as well as excellent advice for your game all year round.

This week we talk about a momentous week for Rob and Andy for very different reasons, proposed rule changes for 2024, hunger strikes, over eating and so much more goings on in the Pickleball world

This week we discuss a whole host of topics including the pickleball community getting younger, our recent team tournament, stacking and Paddle of the Week is back! And much much more

The DUPR interview is finally here! This week is a must listen for all pickleballers, as we discuss all things DUPR, past, present & future, giving a fascinating insight into the sports leading ratings system.

In this episode Rob and Andy discuss a new paddle arrival, some potential help for pickleball elbow, tips on how to get to the next level and much more.

This week Rob & Andy continue the discussion regarding the growth of EV foam and the general cost of paddles amongst many other topics including more on Robert’s paddle addiction

This weeks episode Rob and Andy discuss some pickleball etiquette as well as some rivalry between them.

In this weeks episode Pickleball Wars continues as we encounter more resistance and discuss what we think is the world’s largest club! As well as targeting, more tournament talk and a whole host of all things pickleball.

This week we have a blockbuster interview as we’re joined by the head of Pickleball England, Karen Mitchell. A must listen and a superb insight into the growth of Pickleball as well as a peak into the future.

This week we discuss the growing tensions between PickleBall and tennis players, and whether or not defeat, means failure, amongst other topics during our weekly observations in the world of PickleBall.

In this weeks episode, we discuss the escalating issue of delamination and the use of PED’s in Pickle Ball as well as our usual Pickle Ball chitchat and picking Andy’s motivational song.

This week, Rob and Andy talk about the sweet spot on a paddle, magnetic tape another paddle of the week and so much more.

In this weeks, episode Rob and Andy are joined by cognitive behavioural therapist Tracy Walker as Andy tries once again to give up Pickle Ball if you’ve ever struggled with your Pickle Ball mental health, this is the episode for you as we learn some amazing tips to turn things around when the going gets tough on court.

This week we discuss the health benefits of playing pickle ball, debunk many of its myths and review the gearbox CX14 ultimate paddle, as well as our usual weekly trials and tribulations.