The Joy of Paintball

Check out my time with Kendrick Stallard from Darq, GenX Global, Mountain View Paintball and much more. He is a delightful soul who shared all about his paintball life. He shared about his Darq community that stretches all through out the Americas. He also introduced a new media to the Joy of Paintball favorite art lexicon. All in all this was another great time spent getting to talk with a fellow...

Season 2 opener with the legend Todd Martinez!!! He was incredible. We talked about his new"ish" role commentating for NXL, his role at SC Village, and what its like to Fly with Defy. Got to talk favorite guns, last games, best team names and much more. Check out the modified format. We try out a few new segments. Let me know what y'all think of the Lightning Round questions, Guess Y...

Welp, first episode of the year! Only took me two months. 😬😬😬 Sorry for the delay. To make it up to y'all this one is cram packed with incredible photographs and photographers. This is a special episode I'm calling "Bouquet Brigade". The goal of the conversation is to celebrate and show appreciation, give folks their flowers so to speak. Today I hang out with George Fava to di...

Welp, I went to Cup and lived to tell the story. Here ya go. Thank you everyone #media #art #paintball #worldcup #friends #photography

Hello. Today I have decided that I will be letting my youngest son take over the show.  We talk about all sorts of  favorites and least favorites and you get to hear me answer the same questions I ask guests every show. He is a great kid and a much better host than the guy that usually does this show. Now please welcome Arlo Riddle If you like this and want to support The Joy of Paintball the best...

In this episode I met with Zyzek Barrow. It was a great conversation. We talked about the joy of paintball, obviously, and we talked about just sort of why he does paintball nerd and how it started and all the different iterations of that. Got to talk about his time on Iron Man, about some legends of the game, and got to see some of his stuff, got to see his dope auto-cocker and some sweet headban...

In this episode I sit down with Archie Montemayor. We talked about mindset, ego and paintball. We also got to talk about kinetic art, glass blowing, and psychedelic art. Many thanks to Archie for a great conversation. You can find Archie's Project Paintball gear at www.prjctpaintball.comon instagram you'll find him at@kid_arch @project__pbif you like this and want to support The Joy of Pai...

This episode with Brandon Olsen was so much fun. I got to talk shop about his amazing weekly newsletter Paintball Dirt, The Odyssey, him playing family paintball and much more. I really enjoyed this conversation. Huge thanks to Brandon. You can access Brandon’s Newsletter https://paintballdirt.substack.comReminder Hormesis Dueler Tops https://hormesisattire.com/collection...Posters https://hormesi...

In this episode we hear from Alex Fraige. He is a Godfather of paintball, one of the four horsemen, owner of Great American Paintball, Hormesis, and Field One. San Diego Dynasty lifer. Inventor of the coin duel. All around genuine great dude. We talked about his art upbringing , his creative flow and inspiration.  Hormesis  Dueler Tops https://hormesisattire.com/collections/dueler-tops Posters  ht...

Today I sat down with Mike Bianca of the Coaches Show, and Head Coach of Dynasty. We explore various themes surrounding coaching, social dynamics, and the joy of paintball. They discuss the challenges of being socially awkward while engaging in public roles, the importance of building relationships in coaching, and the lessons learned from failures in sports. Mike shares his admiration for Paul Ri...

I got to have a great conversation with Ryan “Mafia” Moffitt of Mafia Productions and From The Sidelines Podcast. We talked about all sorts of things like Ryan’s incredible video essays, the FTS podcast, his extensive background in the podcast and media realm, sports documentaries, psychological defense mechanisms, but most importantly hugging Blake Yarber. I learned a lot of new things about him,...

In this episode of the Joy of Paintball podcast, Clint interviews Paddy Gleason, a professional paintball player and creator of Off the Leash, a training and merch brand. They discuss Paddy's journey from being a professional athlete to focusing on family and creativity, the artistic approach to training and merch design, and the importance of foundational movements in athletic training. Paddy...

In this engaging conversation, Clint and Jenn Fulk explore Jenn's multifaceted journey in the world of paintball, her experiences as a player and commentator, and her reflections on the evolving role of women in the sport. They discuss the challenges of balancing participation in multiple leagues, the significance of community representation, and Jenn's background in photography and filmma...

Steven Hatch was a delight! I truly loved this conversation and getting to know more about him. He has such a positive attitude and has really put in the work to be a great player, podcaster, and all around great human. We talk about paintball, family, team chemistry, paintball culture, influences and mentors, Fresno! and much more. If you like this and want to support The Joy of Paintball the bes...

n this episode I talk with Christian Dallas-Smith about the evolution of his podcast, 'In the Pits,' its transition to the MLPB network, and the importance of community representation in paintball. We explore Christian's career changes, reflections on teaching, and the growing diversity in the paintball podcasting scene. The discussion emphasizes the value of storytelling and the significance of h...

In this episode I talk with Andy Horvath. We discuss the inception and vision behind Clatter, a paintball lifestyle brand. We explore the importance of design and aesthetics in their products, and the challenges of mixing friendship with business. Andy shares insights from his extensive experience in paintball, including the evolution of the sport and the significance of community engagement. We t...

In this episode you will hear from Ryan Greenspan. He shares is vast wisdom gained through world travels and winning experience. We will hear about the benefits of creating opportunities for yourself, having a backup plan and how important it is to just be a good person. Speaking of good people, In this episode I introduce two new segments. "Shout outs" and "Players you should know" Ryan Greenspan...

In this episode I get to sit down with Daniela Rojas of the Heroines. We talked about her high quality, limited edition, handmade headbands. We discussed art and artists, good advice and weird advice, school/paintball life balance, and the incredible culture of the WNXL. You can see more about Dani on her YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@danielarojasm30 on instagram  ⁨@danielarojasm30⁩   If you wan...

In this episode I sit down with my top listener and flip the script. Charlotte Riddle has been listening to me ramble about art and paintball since the day she was born. She is a brilliant young mind with a passion for the arts, social justice, and sweet tea. She makes her parents very proud through her hard work and the inherent care she has for people. Today I let her interview. We talked about...

I had a great time getting to hear Sunshine Hurlburt's story. We explore the intersection of art and paintball, discussing Sunshine's unique journey as an artist who creates neoclassical-inspired works based on the sport. We delve into her experiences at tournaments, the evolution of her artistic techniques, and the historical inspirations that inform her work. Sunshine shares her personal journey...

I got to talk to Sean Vera this episode. He shares his journey as both a paintball enthusiast and an artist. Starting from his early experiences in paintball around 2001, he discusses the evolution of his passion for the sport, including his transition to speedball tournaments and the challenges he faced along the way. Sean also delves into his lifelong love for art, which began in childhood, and...

This episode I got to talk to Mike Reynolds. He's a Marine Combat artist who has been creating amazing observational art since 2021. We discuss what it means to be a combat artist, some of the his fellow combat artists, he even shared a few of his stories traveling and drawing for the Marines. He is a super knowledgeable and incredibly dedicated artist. You can find his work on instagram @fort...

Well. It happened!!! I got to sit down and talk to Oliver lang about art, mentorship, beauty. He talks about his company Hormesis and the culture its cultivated. The tournament Elite Duel format and series he created. He was a an incredible guest. Many thanks to everyone who made this possible! Enjoy.

I got to sit down with Joe Barrett to talk about the Joy of Paintball, Travel, Art, friends and much more. He is an incredibly curious dude. It was great getting hear some of his great experiences with art all over the world.

In this Episode I got to talk with Benny Carrol of Baltimore Arsenal! We talked about epic stories, his relationship with paintball, spiritual encounters and much more. Thank you to my Patrons -Colt, Reese, CM Hary, and Edric! If you are interested in becoming a Patreon head over to patreon.com/riddlesart Much love