The World Pickleball Podcast
The World Pickleball Podcast
Podcast Description
Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson chat about the world game of pickleball, uncovering the most fascinating pickleball stories from across the globe in their own fun, unique style. This podcast is perfect for all pickleball fans, especially those who want to know more about what is happening outside of the USA (though hey, the US folks will love it too!)
Join us weekly for a light-hearted but very serious world pickleball fix.
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Covers a variety of pickleball-related topics, including international tournaments, player dynamics, and coaching strategies. Examples include discussions on team drafting in the UK Premier Pickleball Challenger League, the Expo Bridge tournament in China, and the charity calendar project featuring pickleball players.

Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson chat about the world game of pickleball, uncovering the most fascinating pickleball stories from across the globe in their own fun, unique style. This podcast is perfect for all pickleball fans, especially those who want to know more about what is happening outside of the USA (though hey, the US folks will love it too!)
Join us weekly for a light-hearted but very serious world pickleball fix.
In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, host Chris Beaumont sits down with Jack Munro, the #1 ranked male player on the APP Tour, to discuss his rise to the top of professional pickleball.
Jack shares the story behind his journey through the competitive ranks, detailing the training, mindset, and strategic evolution that helped him reach the number one position on the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) Tour. From early breakthroughs to navigating the pressure that comes with being the player everyone is chasing, this conversation offers rare insight into life at the top of the professional game.
Chris and Jack also explore the current state of the APP Tour, the level of competition across the professional circuit, and how the global growth of pickleball is shaping opportunities for elite players. The discussion includes Jack’s approach to singles and doubles strategy, maintaining consistency across tournaments, and what it takes to stay ahead in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.
Whether you follow the APP Tour closely or want to understand what it takes to become the world’s top-ranked pickleball player, this episode delivers an inside look at elite performance and the future of professional pickleball.
Topics covered include:
- Jack Munro’s journey to #1 on the APP Tour
- Training, mindset, and elite player preparation
- The current state of the APP professional circuit
- Strategies for staying at the top of the rankings
- The future of professional pickleball
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