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Join hosts Pickleball Pat Batty and Johan Friesen on Pickleball Today and Pickleball Today - The POD, Canada’s Leading Pickleball News Source, and now with a wide US audience well. Pat and John cover everything from players and clubs to tournaments, business, gear, travel tips, and more: They cover, both the Canadian and US Pickleball scene, which is thriving with a number of professional leagues, and hundreds of private, public, and non-profit clubs in both countries. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Pat and John have you covered with expert commentary and in-depth coverage of this exciting sport. Tune in for all things Pickleball – from coast to coast to coast! Pat and John are passionate volunteers, dedicating their time and energy to bring you high-quality content on the world of Pickleball. Any money earned through promotions, ads, or sponsorships goes directly to support specialized long-term care for Patrick’s wife, who is bravely battling Alzheimer’s disease.
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In this Episode of Pickleball Today we have an extensive conversation the Brad Robins. Brad is the co founder of Kitchen Blockers. Kitchen Blockers are a unique type of pickleball eyewear. Brad has a fascinating back story, and career helping launch both Apple and Facebook. In addition he has represented, managed, and guided many pro athlete, and has owned an Ontario based hockey team. Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:08 Major League Pickleball Highlights and Controversies
09:01 Local Youth Paddle Donations
11:55 Introducing Brad Robbins and Kitchen Blockers 1
4:49 Brad Robbins' Background and Experience including Apple and Facebook Startups
39:08 The Development and Evolution of Kitchen Blockers
56:21 Discount Code and Where to Buy ENTER OUR PADDLE GIVEAWAY CONTEST AT https://pickleballtoday.co/WIN
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Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Today
05:03 Pickleball Wedding
11:55 Selkirk Labs 008 Follow Up
24:51 Lessons and Skill Improvement
25:56 Game Performance Reflections
30:25 Power vs. Control in Gameplay
36:02 Pickleball Paddle Contest Winner
40:09 Pickleball Paddle Discounts
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
00:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today02:52 Exploring the 6.0 Next Gen Paddle 09:07 Addressing Elbow Injuries in Pickleball 18:14 Tournament Experiences and Strategies 25:32 Cruise Adventures and Pickleball 34:05 Announcing the Paddle Giveaway Winner 35:43 In-Depth Review of the CRBN TrueFoam Paddle 44:01 Exploring Paddle Accessories and Innovations 46:10 New PPA Rule on Targeting Above the Shoulders 54:04 Community Shoutout to "The Girlies" 01:00:25 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01
Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today
03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways
05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball
11:49 Controversies in Pickleball: Paddle Bans and Player Dynamics
17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships 23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle
31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance 35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing
42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations
44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection
51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19
In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest, Dr. Erik Korem.Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration.
Some of Erik's background includes:
NFL and NCAA Pioneer: Dr. Korem has served as a performance coach and sports scientist in the NFL and with NCAA athletes, training Olympic gold medalists along the way. His expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes.
Wearable Technology Innovator: At Florida State University, Dr. Korem introduced athlete wearable tracking technology, opening a multi-billion-dollar market for sports wearables and data analytics. This pioneering work set new standards for athlete performance monitoring.
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Courtesy - Dr. Erik Korem
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences
13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges
22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball
27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience
34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren
48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant
56:08 Wrap-Up and Future Topics
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark's dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don't miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode!
00:00 Introduction
03:02 Travel Adventures and Personal Updates 09:11 Pickleball on Cruise Ships
19:21 Dinking Secrets Revealed
32:52 Paddle Reviews and Recommendations
37:37 Upcoming Changes and Special Guests
39:34 Outro VIdeo
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles. He also shares his experience and the format at a local Dink and Drink event, and announces some personal updates. The episode concludes with a reminder to participate in their paddle giveaways.
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Paddle Giveaways
02:55 - Groin Injury Recovery
04:00 - What's a Dink and Drink
05:14 - How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways
05:58 - PPA Tour - Bristol, TN Review
09:47 - 11Six24 Monarch Paddle Series First Look and Overview
15:04 - The Backhand Drop Shot
22:00 - CNPL Western Split Update and League Standings
26:36 - Wrap Up
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
In Episode 14 of Pickleball Today - The POD we talk about :
Mastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our first Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
03:02 Indoor vs Outdoor: Preferences and Considerations
09:54 Reviewing Holbrook Pickleball Paddles
25:10 Coaching Tip: Bringing the Paddle Back to the Ready Position
26:49 Mastering the 'Window Wiper Shot'
32:13 The Importance of Calling Balls Out
37:18 Exploring the Features of Pickleball Clubs
46:56 Announcing our First Paddle Giveaway Winner and How You can Enter.
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