The World Pickleball Podcast

In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss; Their personal weeks in pickleball PPA Las Vegas - especially Jorja Johnson and Hurricane Tyra Black taking down Anna-Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the semis and Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio winning their 3rd straight gold APP Chicago - Lee Whitwell and her triple crown in the senior division, Shelby Ba...

In the latest World Pickleball Podcast, pickleball commentators Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson go on a truly global tour of the world game. No other pickleball podcast in the world brings you the news in the way the World Pickleball Podcast does. In today's show; MLP wrap: How did the Sliders take the crown? Alshon splits with Leigh Waters: Why has this happened, and do we overplay the role of a...

In today's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson take the listeners through the latest pickleball news from the world of pickleball. They talk about: The Burger King Cup in Japan The World Pickleball League on Tour in Hyderabad The new women-only pro league in India PPA Asia and their latest tournament in Hong Kong And what the latest DUPR update really means! _______ The Worl...

The World Pickleball Podcast is BACK! In the first of two episodes this week, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson go back to Telford, where the English Open took place earlier this month. Join them as they bring you the stories from behind the scenes, the key matches and medals and more in this special episode. _______ The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy...

In today's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the following... 🌍 What Chris and Gordon have been doing in the world of pickleball since the last podcast 🌍 All the winners from the PPA Brisbane event and the benefit of players going abroad to develop their game 🌍 WPC Malaysia and the success of the event 🌍 One Pickleball British GP and how it was an event comp...

In today's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the following... 🌍 Quang Duong being 'sacked' by UPA and what that means for both 🌍 Armaan Bhatia's recent form and whether he could be lined up to get a PPA contract 🌍 Danni-Elle Townsend storming APP and nearly taking gold 🌍 PPA Asia getting off to an amazing start, and Kapadia just missing out on the triple cro...

In this week's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the power paddles that are now banned, the Picklr's Wooden Paddle tournament to celebrate 60 years of pickleball, update you on PPA Asia taking place in Malaysia, a junior tournament in Vietnam and much, much more. _______ The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our mon...

In this week's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss the pickleball news from the last week or so. There are major changes in global governance following the merger of the WPF and IPF, creating a new World Pickleball Federation. It's all change in Australia with the MLPA and PPA events being restructured, causing schedule upheavals. Ben Johns and Collin Johns have had...

In today's episode, Chris and Gordon are joined by Australian pickleball star Sarah Burr. They talk PPA and MLP Australia, reviewing the highlights and main talking points from last weekend across the singles, gender and mixed brackets plus the team MLP event where we had a new champion for the first time this season. The big tournament in Rota, Spain gets mentioned and Sarah talks more about her...

In a special bonus episode, Gordo grabbed hold of Talia Saunders, Rob Cassidy, Joey Farias and Danni-Elle Townsend straight off the MLPA courts for a chat about all things world pickleball, hosted by Chris Beaumont. The internet connection wasn't perfect at all times, so a slight heads up that there might be one or two 'odd' moments, but do stick with it! The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just...

In this week's episode, Gordo is at PPA/MLP Australia and invited Nicola Schoeman and Yufei Long to join him and Chris on the podcast. Nicola is the #1 draft pick for MLP Australia this season and Yufei is considered to be China's top female player who has also just joined the US Trailblazer programme looking to boost the game in Asia. Join us for a fun conversation about all things pickleball! Th...

In today's podcast, Chris and Gordon talk about all the latest world pickleball news - the PPL draft in England, Armaan Bhatia winning gold in the US (the first-ever APP gold for India), Thaddea Lock in Dubai and dominating Paris, preview the June World Pickleball Magazine and Chris puts Gordo on the spot with an Asia All Stars vs USA All Stars team selection...

Chris and Gordon have so much world pickleball news this week. They cover the DJoy Vietnam tournament where there were some shock gold medals, talk about Virat Kohli getting on court, explain the MLPA shuffle draft, go through the Canada kick-off in the CNPL and much more.

In today's episode, Chris and Gordon talk about PPA Perth and Louis Laville leading the British invasion by winning medals in each event. Chris' Pure Pickleball project will be entering a team in the Premier League and have recruited Sam Basford as Head Coach. The pair discuss the APP Cincinatti and Megan Fudge breaking records, Armaan Bhatia medalling and Kyle Koszuta (That Pickleball Guy) puttin...

Martin Clark, Australian pickleball star, joins Chris and Gordon for the weekly podcast. The guys talk about the English Nationals Singles tournament and whether Chris did well or not, the PPA Asia announcement, the ownership beef in India and try to decide how dark is too dark to play - has anyone asked Ben Johns?

In this week's episode, Chris and Gordon give their thoughts on the Anna-Leigh Waters bust-up in MLP, look ahead to Chris' upcoming English Nationals Singles tournament this weekend, review all the action from MLP and PPA Australia (in New Zealand), talk NPL Australia and more.

In this week's episode, you just have to find out how Chris and Gordon end up talking about Jeremy Clarkson and Dame Edna Everage in a pickleball podcast. They also talk about the Expo Bridge tournament in China, MLP and PPA Australia which is currently taking place in New Zealand and pickleball in Brazil.

In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson dive into the exciting developments in their pickleball ventures, from an entertaining charity calendar project featuring 'tasteful' shots of pickleball players to Gordon's bustling coaching sessions in Australia. They discuss the importance of team chemistry and strategy in competitive pickleball, drawing upon...

In the latest episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson tackle the recent upheavals in the pickleball world, notably the surprising split between Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau. Parenteau will reportedly be replaced by Anna Bright, raising questions about the dynamics of top pairings in the sport. Meanwhile, on the Australian scene, the first rounds...

In this introductory episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss the global spread of pickleball and their personal journeys within the sport. Beaumont, founder of World Pickleball Magazine, aims to spotlight lesser-known stories from around the world, while Watson shares his transition from player to commentator. They highlight the sport’s explosive gro...