Skinny Singles Pickleball Podcast

This week on the podcast, we wrap up our Kitchen franchise owner interviews with Tanner Evans and Mike Kelley from the brand-new Mountain Green, UT location. Their doors have only been open a couple of months, but they’re already making a big impact! They’re wrapping up their first leagues, are currently brainstorming fun things to bring to the players, and love showing up at open plays to connect...

In this episode, we catch up with Tom Shiner and Clint Romney, the duo behind Roy Kitchen. They've been on the scene long enough to turn casual games into full-on leagues and tournaments, all the while keeping the local pickleball crowd buzzing about TEAM DRAFT LEAGUE!. From the highs of growing a community hub to the curveballs that come with running a franchise, Tom and Clint share what it&#...

In this episode, we sit down with Carson and Tanaya, the couple behind the Pleasant View Kitchen. From opening their doors just months ago to already running leagues and tournaments, they share what it’s like to bring a franchise to life, the unique flavor Pleasant View adds to the pickleball scene, and the highs and lows of growing a new community hub.

What happens when a passion for pickleball collides with an entrepreneurial dream? You get The Kitchen. We chat with owners Britton and Jamie Black about building their facility from the ground up, bringing leagues and tournaments to life, and what it’s really like working together as a team on and off the court.

Special Guests: Tim & Jess In this episode, we dive into one of the most underrated weapons in pickleball—the reset shot. We break down how slowing the game down, dropping the ball into the kitchen, and frustrating your opponents can actually put you back in control of the point. But it’s not just about the court—sometimes life smashes balls at your face too, and that’s when a mental reset com...

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build. In this episode, we get real about our mental health journeys, the role Pickleball has played in shaping our confidence, and the habits that make a difference on and off the court. Destiny shares how the 75 Hard Challenge taught her mental toughness, and how reading "How to Be Your Own Best Friend" changed the way she...

We dive into our personal rituals and quirky prep routines that get us ready for tournaments (except Rob...cause he's lame)—plus the mental battles that hit before, during, and after the games. Expect a mix of questionable advice, oversharing we might regret later, and plenty of adult humor. Oh, and we take a few scenic detours into completely unrelated but wildly funny stories, because self-c...

In this episode, Ritchey does his best to wrangle Destiny as she jumps from one tangent to the next (bless his heart). But somewhere between the chaos and laughter, we actually manage to dive into the juicy history of Pickleball… where it started, how it got its quirky name, and a conflicting story behind the infamous "Pickles the dog" theory. SPOILER: There's a third origin story that might just...

We start by defining the pickleball skill levels and then we unpack the changes to the DUPR system… what it means for your game, and why it's a rating system and not a ranking system. You'll hear our opinions on whether these changes will have players cringing or celebrating! Find out if we're fans of the new algorithm ("algo" for short). We'll close things out with a qui...

In this episode of Skinny Singles, we’re talking court fits, you’ll hear our opinions on everything from head to toe, and a whole lot of unfiltered commentary. We also get a little deep dive into why Ritchey started Casual Dinker Pickleball Company. Ritchey comes in hot with his take that yoga leggings are too revealing (maybe for men but for women?!) and from there things spiral as they tend to d...

We’ve all played with that person… the one who poaches every ball, mutters under their breath, or turns every missed shot into a guilt trip. In this episode, we air out our biggest pickleball pet peeves, awkward doubles dynamics, and the unspoken tension that can turn a fun match into a silent breakup. But it’s not just about pickleball, we also unpack how poor communication and bad attitudes show...

Welcome to the first ever episode of Skinny Singles, the pickleball podcast for amateur players who take the game (and life) just seriously enough. In this debut, we introduce ourselves, how we met, unpack how we each fell into the amazing world of pickleball, and share our very amateur origin stories. No pros here, just two people who love the game, laugh at ourselves (and each other), and believ...

We talk about all things draft league and our experiences playing on teams while also being Team Captains. Our special guests Kristy & Maliya share their experiences with Utah's Best Pickleball League at The Kitchen Indoor Pickleball.