The MicklePod

Summary Terry Smith, a para athlete and wheelchair pickleball player from Scotland, shares his journey of discovering and promoting wheelchair pickleball. He co-founded England's first wheelchair pickleball league and organized tournaments. Terry emphasizes the inclusivity and adaptability of wheelchair pickleball, making it accessible to people with different abilities. He discusses the hybrid fo...

In this exciting episode, we delve deep into the extraordinary journey of Caitlin Clark, a basketball enthusiast who has inspired many boys and girls to reach their potential. With her captivating gameplay, Caitlin holds a beacon of hope for the brighter future of women in sports. We present an overview of powerful women athletes, highlighting impressive figures including Nelly Korda (Golf) and An...

"Welcome to The Mickle Pod and Pickle with Mickle, a thrilling podcast that takes you into the heartbeat of the sports world. Our latest episode covers everything awesome unfolding on the sports stage; from basketball drafts, golf tournaments, to an in-depth analysis of Bronny James' career moves and the potential implications for the NBA. In this episode, we also celebrate National Nebraska Day a...

Welcome to an exclusive episode of the interview series 'Pickle with Mickle', where we dive into an intriguing conversation with Frank Adler, co-founder of the emerging pickleball word game, 'Pickle Everything'. Hear about Frank's exhilarating 30+ year journey in the toy and game industry, his exceptional partnership with Jeff Breslow, and the exciting plans for future game releases. Uncover how F...

Feel the fervor of March Madness permeate into April in this episode of the Mickle Pod and Pickle with Mickle. Host Mickle reels you into the world of sports with a hilarious perspective on April Fool's pranks. Listen as Mickle along with his team journey through the world wide web, highlighting poplar pranks and discussing the possible return of office pranks.  Want your prank to be featured in t...

Making brackets is fun, Sweet 16s are awesome. I have 2 Sweet 16 Brackets for you to enjoy.  Candy and Movies, that is a Good Friday.  Earbuds In ! Buckle Up ! 

Madness. No this is not Sparta. Another NCAA Tourney is front and center.  How does your Bracket look?  I take a look at some Pickleball action.   

Summary In this conversation, Will Schaefer, a pickleball player and former gymnast, discusses his background in gymnastics and his transition to pickleball. He shares his favorite gymnastics events and talks about the importance of floor exercises and pommel horse. Will also discusses his performance in recent pickleball tournaments and his goals for the future, including playing in the Olympics...

History at the Players. Brackets are here.  I have my thoughts on the finish at The Players.  I fill out a Bracket! 

Summary Tracy Wilcox, co-owner of Dynamite Pickleball and Heights Athletic Club, shares her journey in pickleball and the expansion of her business. She discusses the challenges of managing time and scheduling, as well as the importance of National Working Moms Day. Tracy also talks about the selection of pickleball balls and the issue of sandbagging in tournaments. She provides insights into the...

All part of my 3 prong plan to keep you busy until selection Sunday. Part I Sorry not Sorry Interview, go check it out.  Part II. Right here. Weekend Preview.  Part III: Lighting the Fuse on Pickleball with Tracy Wilcox of Dynamite PB. ( coming tomorrow)  

Summary In this interview, Chris Calamusa, also known as Chris Cali, talks about his journey into pickleball and the creation of his content series, Sorry Not Sorry. He discusses his experience with different paddles and shares his thoughts on the increasing speed and power in the game. Chris also mentions the importance of eye protection and reveals his duper rating. Finally, he mentions an upcom...

You can't make it up. Get out the shrine to Screwdrivers, drills and hammers.  Ready to hammer down your Bracket? Patience.   

The Pickleverse giveth 2 interviews this week and action in Sactown and Minnesota. MLP Australia !  Carolina and Duke. "Nuff Said.  Thoughts from Washington ?   

Summary In this conversation, Matt Bridges discusses his journey from playing in punk bands to becoming a graphic designer. He shares how he got started in pickleball and how his passion for the sport led to creating graphics for pickleball players. Matt talks about his collaborations with players like Megan Fudge, Jack Monroe, and Connor Garnett. He also mentions his sponsorship with 6ix5ive Pick...

Dennis Rodriguez, also known as Pickleball Dude, discusses his journey in pickleball and his involvement with Mavericks. He shares personal stories, including his wife going into labor during a game and the surprise gender of their baby. Dennis also talks about the popularity of pickleball among firefighters and the potential for a firefighter tournament. He emphasizes the importance of practice,...

Monday Monday. We are off to a great start. March Madness will be here soon.  Team Pickleball, start to Dream. 

NFL and NPL Combines. Why a concrete death slide? Happy Friday !  Get those Earbuds In !  I do appreciate your support. Should entries be limited at Pickleball Tournaments? 

The conversation covers various topics related to pickleball, including watching tournaments, Jenna Hessert's background as a pro player, the Oklahoma Premier Pickleball League (OPPL), collaboration with the National Pro Pickleball League (NPL), and plans for expansion. The discussion also highlights the importance of promoting pickleball and involving youth in the sport. Additionally, the convers...

What a weekend at the Mesa Cup ! First time winners on the PGA Tour, so much Moore. Buckle Up get that Podcorn. This is the PodcastShow you are looking for. 

Howard Castillo shares his journey of starting the Dinking Hub and promoting pickleball in Ireland. He talks about his addiction to pickleball and his passion for coaching. Howard also discusses his collaboration with Set Zebra and their efforts to expand pickleball in Europe. He shares his thoughts on adjusting to different pickleball balls and the future of the sport in Ireland. Finally, he intr...

How was your weekend! Records are set to be broken. Pickleball paddles are not.  Are you playing pickleball? Will you head out to Mesa this week?  Are you ready for March Madness? Don't be mad it's Monday, you found the right show.

Happy Friday ! Thoughts continue on the Superbowl. Tiger has a new line. Pickleball is everywhere.  It is All Star Weekend in the NBA.  The Countdown to March Madness is underway. Enjoy the show. Tell 2 people. 

It was Super. There was Usher. 

Buckle Up! Ever wanted to go 360 MPH? On a Motorcycle?  Valerie Thompson is the Queen if Speed and now she's working on speed ups, dinks and drops in pursuit of a Pro Pickleball Career.  We have an awesome chat ! Enjoy.