Pickle Me This — Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play
Pickle Me This — Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play
Podcast Description
Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just picked up your first paddle, you'll connect with our diverse guests as they share their personal journeys—what drew them to the game, how pickleball has transformed their lives, and the meaningful connections they've made along the way.
More than just a sport, pickleball is building friendships, community — and changing lives one dink at a time.
Subscribe now to laugh, be inspired, and feel part of the worldwide pickleball family.
#pickleball #pickleballstories #pickleballrecplay
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of community building, personal journeys, and social connections within pickleball. Episodes explore topics such as intergenerational friendships, competitive dynamics, and the transformative power of the sport, with specific highlights including guests sharing amusing coaching mishaps, love stories that blossomed on the court, and inspiring experiences of players starting at an older age.
Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just picked up your first paddle, you’ll connect with our diverse guests as they share their personal journeys—what drew them to the game, how pickleball has transformed their lives, and the meaningful connections they’ve made along the way.
More than just a sport, pickleball is building friendships, community — and changing lives one dink at a time.
Subscribe now to laugh, be inspired, and feel part of the worldwide pickleball family.
#pickleball #pickleballstories #pickleballrecplay
When Issa Johnson's mom challenged him to a pickleball match, he had no idea it would ignite a family obsession that would change his life. From having to get revenge when his friend stole his partner for a tournament to pulling off a tweener shot that left his dad speechless, Issa's story captures the joy, chaos, and community that makes pickleball so addictive.
Highlights
- The trash talking that erupts when this competitive family hits the court together
- Being selective but inclusive about who he plays with and creating the right court culture
- Getting distracted by other courts' play and who's walking through the door (we've all been there)
- Pet peeves like people arguing over line calls and how it disrupts the game
- Why hiking might not be his thing but pickleball community events are
- Playing pickup in Miami and the surprise of discovering who he shared the court with
- Finding peace through fishing when he needs a break from the pickleball grind
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:54 How his mom got him and the rest of the family to play
06:07 The trash talking that happens when the family gets competitive
08:21 His Mom's wicked serve and him having to prove a point
09:49 The funny stories from playing in tournaments
14:31 The incredible tweener shot that stunned his Dad
16:39 Making life long friends from pickleball
18:48 Hiking? Maybe not his thing…
24:16 Being selective (but also inclusive) on who he plays with
26:19 It's way too easy to get distracted by other courts play and who is walking in the door
28:25 Pet peeves like people arguing over calling shots
31:46 Playing in Miami and realizing later who he played with that day
37:59 Fishing is where he finds his peace
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