Third Shot - A Pickleball Podcast

Simon Lovell is the host and mastermind behind Picklepreneurs, a podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs that share a passion for pickleball. Third Shot gets the inside scoop from Simon about his successful business background and how pickleball helped get his life back on track. This episode will give you an inside scoop into the pickleball business world.

The Volee is fully launching their brand this year, bringing fashionable and functional bags and accessories to the courts. Ashley and Kristin, two of the three owners, joins Third Shot to share the company's origin story, where they get their inspiration, and what's in store this year. You'll definitely want to check out their sporty, sophisticated bags after listening to this episode!

Every community has people that stand out. And in the Bay Area, where Uncle Greg plays, everyone knows that person is Jager. He not only has a larger than life personality, he also is a PTSD advocate. Join us for this fun this fun episode!

Thrive Pickleball has some of the top paddles on the market. Top pros out of Las Vegas and players of all levels across the country are now taking advantage of these high quality paddles. Scott Phillips, founder of Thrive Pickleball joins Third Shot podcast to share how they balance their paddles to give their players the performance they are looking for. 

2023 has been an amazing year for the Third Shot podcast. From the guests, hilarious conversations and the growth of the sport, it will be a year that we'll never forget. Brigie, Russ and Uncle Greg take a moment to recap some of our favorite moments. Then, Amanda, the head of marketing for the podcast joins the show to discuss some of her favorite moments and to share some of the exciting plans f...

Mario Gutierrez is the founder of The Pickleballers Club in San Ramon where Uncle Greg is a member of. There's a huge amount of pride in what he has built and how he has helped make pickleball more popular in the Bay Area. He's now on the advisory committee for the new courts that were just built and continues to grow the community environment for the pickleballers in the area. Come and meet a pio...

HotStuff Pickleball is creating really cool pickleball merchandise. They have clothing, artwork and they even customized Third Shot Podcast shot glasses. There’s no challenge that Mo, the owner of HotStuff, won’t take on. She uses her artistic background along with her savvy business mind to create amazing pickleball products. HotStuff Pickleball specializes in customizing merch for your tournamen...

Justin Rumley is back on Third Shot with a brand new product- FlowKaps! FlowKaps is the first pre-workout designed with pickleball players in mind. Justin shares the research behind this new supplement and explains how it enhances your reaction, focus, vision, and energy. Uncle Greg and Brigie also share how FlowKaps left them energized and amazed. Get yours today and use code: thirdshot to get 20...

2 for 1 special on this episode of Third Shot Podcast. First, Alex Simon updates us on his travels to Nairobi, Kenya and how he is spreading the love of the game into Africa. Then Jake Chilcoat, owner of Spiked Hot Pain Cream explains how he created a CBD infused pain cream that keeps pickleball players on the court pain free. Spiked Hot Pain Cream that has given players relief of their pickleball...

PCKL has introduced their latest in the Pro Series line of paddles in a 13mm and 16mm version. Mike Gottfried, owner of PCKL joins Third Shot to explain the results players are getting from the advancements that PCKL has made with all the research and development that went into these Pro Series paddles. Mike also gives us a peek at what's to come in the next set of PCKL paddles.

Mark Milner, part owner, general manager and player for the Oklahoma City Punishers comes on Third Shot Podcast to share what the inaugural season of the National Pickleball League has been like for him and his team. Mark walks us through what the charity events, team bonding and the serious competition was like for the Punishers and what's to come in season 2 for the team and the NPL. The future...

AJ, owner of 10-10-2 Pickleball joins Third Shot and gets candid about how pickleball has impacted her life. AJ opens up about the joys that pickleball has brought to her life and the challenges that she had to overcome to grow her company. Pickleball is such a beautiful community and whether it's with her interviews, social media content or products, AJ is finding different ways to share the stor...

Owning your own pickleball facility is the dream of many of us pickleball addicts across the country. Dan "Papa Pickle" Jenkins is making that dream a reality, and in a big way. Dan is the first franchisee for Pickleball Kingdom. He has plans of not just opening 1 location, but up to 20 locations! You have to hear how he has taken his passion for the sport and is turning it into being a major play...

Justin Fareed, owner of ProBand Sports joins Third Shot to share his background and going from a top UCLA running back to carrying on the legacy of his father, who was the orthopedic surgeon for the US Davis Cup Team. Amazing stories of how their products have kept Pete Sampras on the courts and how it's making a difference for pickleball players around the world deal with their elbow, knee and wr...

Gregory Storm, CEO of Reign and Win (RAW) Pickleball, is back on with Third Shot to share his most recent philanthropy events, new paddle designs, and upcoming bootcamps. Gregory Storm is taking RAW to the next level. Listen in to find out what's next for Reign and Win. 

Santa Barbara Happy is one of the fastest growing pickleball merchandise sites online. Lauren Adler is the Founder, and she joins Third Shot Podcast to share the amazing variety of merchandise that Santa Barabara Happy has created. AND you can customize it all for tournaments, fundraisers, pro players, and podcasts like ours. Yes, you can now purchase Third Shot Podcast merchandise on santabarbara...

Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez is a pickleball renaissance man! He is doing it all. He was a Davis Cup tennis player, now top professional pickleball player, pickleball instructor, businessman and now author of the book, Results Generate Results. You don’t want to miss this interview with the amazing Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez.

Kevin Beeson, pickleball instructor for Engage clinics across the country and author of the new book, Pickleball Metaphors, joins Third Shot to share some of the most commonly needed tips that his students benefit from. The best part of learning from Kevin is he makes it so easy to understand how and why his techniques work for players of all levels. Get ready to level up your game with Kevin Bees...

Miguel Enciso is the Pickleball Director at Westlake Athletic Club and Head Pro at Sherwood Country Club. His resume doesn’t stop there. Miguel also creates some of the best pickleball content on social media. He’s famous for his 4-ball drill and his song, The Pickleball Life. The energy just flows out of Miguel as he talks about the many aspects of pickleball that have become his love.

Volo Sports is a new pickleball paddle company that has entered the market with a really stylish looking paddle that packs a punch. Owner, Mike Jarrell comes on Third Shot Podcast to share what makes these paddles perform so well, at a very reasonable price. Brigie, Russ and Uncle Greg all share their experiences playing with this new paddle that is catching people’s eye on the courts.

Kevin McLaughlin from Diadem Sports makes a return visit. Kevin was our first guest to join Third Shot Podcast and he's back with even more Diadem paddles to talk about. Diadem has the new Warrior V2 and the just-released Edge 18K. Both paddles have the latest paddle technology and can elevate your game. We also revisit the Vice paddle that is still ahead of it's time with the technology that's bu...

Who struggles with having enough room in their pickleball bag for all their gear? Look no further, because we found a great pickleball bag from Leva Pickleball. Tyler Makabe, owner of Leva Pickleball joins Third Shot to share all that went into creating his line of pickleball bags. He shares the many features of this all-purpose pickleball bag. When traveling, there’s plenty of room for your compu...

Lady Gibraltar, Lee Whitwell, joins Third Shot Podcast. Lee is so candid in our conversation about the community aspect of the game and why it brings so much joy and inclusion to our lives. She talks about the evolution of the pro game and what's still to come in the sport. This is only a bit of the amazing conversation that you will enjoy with Lady Gibraltar. You will truly be entertained on this...

Kyle Kelman is a junior pickleball player that has a love and perspective for the game that needs to be heard. Kyle and his mom, Jennifer, join us to share how he’s just started his pickleball journey. Kyle has had quick rise in his skills, but has kept a very humble mindset with his early success. Jennifer is Kyle’s trainer and coach, while guiding him without the pressures that many parents plac...

Pro pickleball player, Alex Simon makes a return visit to Third Shot. So much has happened in his career since he first stopped in and shared his meteoric rise in pro pickleball. He still wants to be #1, but now wants to give back to the game. His experience as a player in the NPL as a member of the Oklahoma City Punishers has given him a different view of where pickleball can take him. Alex share...