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
Meet Jason, the creative mind behind TikTok's Destination Dink! What started as his wife's gentle nudging during COVID turned into a life-changing journey filled with unexpected friendships, daily mood boosts, and creating viral pickleball content that has resonated with many. Jason proves that it's never too late to find your community – and have a blast doing it.
Highlights
- From reluctant to obsessed — Jason's complete 180 on a sport he initially avoided
- How pickleball became his daily mental health game-changer
- Why his relatable TikToks resonate with so many players
- Career meets passion project — leveraging marketing skills to grow the pickleball community
- When pickleball replaces everything else you used to do, and what was that again??
- Jason's philosophy on keeping the fun in the game
- Using his Destination Dink TikTok account to unite players across the globe
- Building genuine friendships and connections beyond just hitting balls
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:31 His wife finally convincing him to play during COVID
03:54 Being critical on the courts to the ones we love the most
06:16 Looking forward to playing after work each day and the mood uplift
09:00 Celebrating holidays with others on the courts
10:17 The ”always out” guy is his biggest pet peeve
12:47 Getting pickled when they least expected it
16:16 The rise of his Destination Dink account on TikTok
19:03 Playing pickleball vs. golf at home and on trips
21:20 The fun content he enjoys making for TikTok
23:26 How his career in digital marketing has influenced him
26:10 The rebranding of pickleball names & rules to be cool
27:37 Building friendships through the game
29:58 The social impact of pickleball on daily life
33:02 Bringing connection and a sense of purpose for empty nesters
35:05 Favorite part of connecting with the broader pickleball community
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