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
Jack journey from video game enthusiast to pickleball devotee showcases the sport’s power to transform lives and build unexpected connections. After a friend’s invitation led him to the courts, Jack discovered more than just a new hobby—he found a vibrant community that transcended age gaps and sparked genuine friendships. His story proves that sometimes the best cure for isolation is a paddle, a court, and people who show up ready to play.
Highlights
- The addiction moment: knew he was hooked when he bought his first new pickleball shoes
- From screens to courts: ditching video games for an active lifestyle filled with real human connection
- Age is just a number: finding mentorship and friendship across generations without noticing the gaps
- Giving back: the joy of playing with beginners and sharing what he’s learned
- Building a crew: how pickleball friends became travel companions and his social circle
- Navigating the Charlotte pickleball scene after relocating to a new city
- His competitive yet laid-back playing style that adapts to partners’ energy
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jack’s Pickleball Journey
06:11 He knew he was addicted when he bought new shoes
07:24 Hanging with pickleball peeps & traveling together
10:15 How his cheetah print hair came about
13:22 Sometimes he wishes for longer waits during rec play
14:22 Not really noticing the age gaps – people are just people
17:00 His playing style – competitive yet laid back
18:38 The infamous lob story and other memorable moments
22:45 Reserving spots in the rack – a pet peeve
24:17 The pickleball scene since moving to Charlotte
28:51 His plans for the holiday break – getting in pickleball of course!
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