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Pickleball Today - The PODKitchen Blockers Pickleball Eyewear, MLP Controversy, Paddle Giveaways and moreIn 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.
Chapters
00:00 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...
2025-05-141h 02Pickleball Today - The PODPickleball Wedding, Selkirk Labs 008 Update, Pickleball Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02 E03Chapters
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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2025-03-3043 minPickleball Today - The PODThe Girlies, Six Zero New Gem, CRBN Results, Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02: E0200:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today
02:52 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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Pickleball Today - The PODCRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01CRBN 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 E...
2025-01-2959 minPickleball Today - The PODCRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01CRBN 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 E...
2025-01-2959 min2024-12-1703 minPickleball Today - The PODPickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19Pickleball 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 Te...
2024-11-1238 minPickleball Today - The PODPickleball Fitness in Depth, Pickleball Tournament Rant, Pickleball Paddle Giveaways EP:1800:00 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
2024-11-0558 minPickleball Today - The PODPickleball on Cruise Ships, Paddle Giveaways, Dinking Secrets Revealed EP: 17Join 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
2024-10-2240 minPickleball Today - The PODPPA and Canadian Championship Update, Selkirk Slams UPA, Dink and Dink Reviewand More Paddle Giveaways E: 16
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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2024-08-2930 minPickleball Today - The PODDink and Drink, PPA Update, Paddle Giveaways, CNPL, The Backhand Drop Shot EP 15Chapters
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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2024-08-2227 minPickleball Today - The PODMastering the Pickleball Window Wiper, Holbrook Pickleball Paddles, Our First Pickleball Paddle Giveaway Winner and How to Enter EP: 14In 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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2024-08-1354 minPickleball Today - The PODCollin Johns Rant, Brief Update, Coming Paddle Reviews including the Jelly Bean EP:13Pickleball Today - The POD has just a brief update this week as we take a brief summer break. This is Episode 13.
We give our perspective of the Collin Johns complaints about MLP.
We also share why we are off, and news about some upcoming paddle reviews.
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2024-08-0710 minPickleball Today - The PODBeating Pickleball Bangers, Paddle Giveaways Galore, Interview with Referee Scott K. Foster EP: 12
Patrick and Mark are joined by Scott K. Foster, and high level pickleball referee in this episode. Why is Patrick grinning? Listen to his Wile E. Coyote Moment.
Better still listen to Mark give a solid lesson on How to Beat Pickleball Bangers.
It's pure gold. You will be a better player after it.
Finally, learn how you can win 1 of three paddles we are giving away in the next week or so.
Episode Timing
00:00 Wile E. Coyote Moment
03:56 Today's Topics
07:28 How to Beat Pickleball Bangers
15:42 Paddle News and Giveaways
22:19 Interview with Scot...
2024-07-301h 00Pickleball Today - The PODPPA Going International, Pickleball Paddle Give Aways, 5 Minute Warm Up EP: 11Mark and Pat are back from mini vacations and talk about this week's pickleball news, including a new public facility developed with private donations and a public grant. Other places can learn from this.
We talk briefly about some paddles and their impact.
We share how to be part of our paddle giveaways in order to win one of our pro level paddles.
And Mark shares his coaching tip of the week. This one is a great 5-Minute Complete Warm Up Drill to get you ready for a FAST START in your play.
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2024-07-2439 minPickleball Today - The PODMLP and Beer City Open, Canadians in MLP, Hitting Deep Shots, BNB Pickleball; EP: 10Pat and Mark Discuss Pats weekend with Major League Pickleball and the Beer City Open in Grand Rapids, MI
00:00 Intro Pickleball Today
01:02 Welcome and Today's Topics
02:27 MLP and the Beer City Open
03:07 MLP Q & A
06:37 Canadian MLP Players
11:31 VIP Tickets
14:11 What's in the Package
17:48 Mark and Pat Play Singles
23:07 We Have a Blast with Bread & Butter Paddles
26:51 MLP Results Champion and Challenger
35:30 Mark's Coaches Corner - Hitting it Deep
42:27 Wrap Up
Beer City Open, pickleball tournament, spectator view, seating, VIP options, Canadian players, Bread&Butter Pickleball paddles, singles pickleball, Major League Pickleball, Anna Leigh Waters, Angie Walker, Lane Sleeth, Todd Fo...
2024-07-1644 minPickleball Today - The PODAn Apology to Todd Fought, Some New Paddles, DUPR Reveals all, Speed Up Lesson EP: 9
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:30 An Apology to Todd Fought
08:58 The Power of a Supportive Partner
13:19 DUPR Night: A Revealing Test of Stamina
22:20 Using the DUPR system
24:50 Introducing the Bread and Butter Paddle
34:59 Updates on the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL)
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2024-07-1047 minPickleball Today - The PODEmbarrassing Hot Mics, Big Wins, Making Sense of Paddle Testing. EP: 8Summary
In this episode, Patrick Batty discusses various topics related to pickleball. He introduces a new community called The North, where players can have discussions and share information.
He also highlights notable Canadian players who performed well in recent tournaments and mentions the upcoming Canada's Best Pickleball Club contest.
We talk briefly about a Canadian Pro that had a bit of an embarrassing hot mic incident recently
Patrick does his best provide updates on paddle testing and the different standards set by the USAPA and UPA.
He concludes by sharing a list of upcoming pickleball tournaments in Canada.
00:00 Intro...
2024-07-0348 minPickleball Today - The PODVolleys, Lobs, Ladies Nights, DUPR Nights, Paddle Discounts EP: 7In Episode 7, Mark and Patrick discuss their recent pickleball activities and share updates from their club. They also talk about training tips, a ladies-only DUPR night, and the importance of endurance in tournaments.
They mention the DUPR rating system and its benefits for fair competition.
Additionally, they discuss various paddle brands and the discounts available on their website as well as paddle options and price ranges
In this conversation, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss various topics related to pickleball equipment and strategies.
The conversation then shifts to the topic of handling lobs in pickleball and the strategies behind it. Th...
2024-06-2544 minPickleball Today - The PODPickleball in the Heat, Summer Gear Storage, Pickleball Fans and More: EP: 6Summary In this episode of Pickleball Today - The POD, Pat and Mark discuss the recent hot weather and its impact on pickleball.
They also talk about recent pickleball events, including the CPA Pro Tour and Major League Pickleball. They mention the growing excitement among fans and the benefits of watching team events.
They also mention their sponsor, Crown Pickleball, and the quality of their pickleballs.
Mark shares his experience organizing a singles tournament at Corte.
Mark talks about who should be making calls in Doubles Play.
Mark...
2024-06-1938 minPickleball Today - The PODCPA Pro Tour, Pickleball Chicks, Playing Better Players. EP: 5Summary
In this conversation, Pickleball Today hosts, Patrick Batty and Mark Bittorf discuss their weekend activities and introduce their special guest, Sharon Ricci, the founder of Pickleball Chicks.
Sharon talks about the challenges women face in pickleball tournaments and the need for a supportive and inclusive environment, and more about her organization and their tournaments, and more.
They also discuss an upcoming tournament hosted by Pickleball Chicks in Canada.
The conversation then shifts to a review of the CPA Pro Tour finals, highlighting the medalists in various categories.
Mark shares some coaching tips, involving playing better p...
2024-06-1249 minPickleball Today - The PODUSAPA / Joola Paddle Breaking News - June 5, 2024 EP:4.1Joola / USAPA GEN 3 Paddle Update, June 5, 2024: Episode 4.1
This is an update to our earlier podcast published today.
Subsequent to our earlier regular full podcast episode the this week, which was jam-packed with lots of cool discussion with Mark, myself and Yui See Lau, the USAPA and Joola issued important updates about all time best seller paddle, the Joola Gen 3 pickleball paddle.
The new paddle submitted by Joola has again Failed it's testing and is not deemed Legal by USAPA.
Joola, in response had now offered customers refunds. You should contact your dealer for i...
2024-06-0704 minPickleball Today - The PODJoola Paddle Update, CPA Pro Tour with Yui See Lau, Catherine Parenteau and More Ep: 4In this episode of the Pickleball Today Podcast, Mark and Patrick discuss various topics including an update on Joola paddle controversy, the CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, the importance of proper pickleball shoes, and Patrick's favorite books.
Keywords: pickleball, podcast, Joola paddle, CPA Pro Tour, Catherine Parenteau, Catherine Parenteau training pickleball shoes, pickleball, book recommendations, pickleball coaching tips, pickleball tournament formats, upcoming tournaments, upcoming paddle brands
Takeaways
The Joola paddle controversy: The USAPA banned Joola paddles due to an administrative problem with the testing process. USAPA testing is somewhat fluid, but Joola messed up too.
The CPA Pro Tour: Yui See...
2024-06-0552 minPickleball Today - The PODCNPL, Intros, Keys to Improvement, Pickleball Travel Tours, Paddle Talk and more. EP: 3Summary
This week Pat and Mark’s conversation revolves around, this past weekend’s CNPL (Canadian Professional Pickleball League) Tournament, the quality of play, and the challenges and extreme effort it is to host such a series as this across Canada.
We quickly introduce ourselves being this is an early episode and we already have so many new viewers or listeners.
We introduce Crown Pickleball to Canada, as a high-quality but value-priced supplier to clubs and players across the country.
Mark talks about the keys to improvement from an advan...
2024-05-291h 05Pickleball Today - The PODGen 3 Blow Up, Upcoming Canadian Pro Pickleball Six Zero Triple Black Diamond - EP: 2This is our first "OFFICIAL" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD.
Last week's POD was a public beta.
The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source.
If it's Canadian Pickleball oriented, we'll cover it on The Pod
Your Hosts are Patrick Batty, and Jonathan Ti.
This is a jam packed episode in which we talk about:
Gen 3 Paddle problems and even delistings of Joola Gen 3 paddles from the USAPA approved lists.
A paddle that was found to have a "foreign substance" on...
2024-05-171h 01Pickleball Today - The PODJust starting out, Tech Test, What's the Big Plan: Ep: 1This is a first "Beta" Episode of Pickleball Today - The POD.
The POD is an extension of Pickleball Today - Canada's National Pickleball News Source.
In this very short episode we are testing out a bit of tech, but in general give a quick intro into what we will be covering in our WEEKLY podcasts going forward.
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