Lea Jansen & Jason Aspes on The Power & Politics of Pickleball | S1 E5
The Pickleballers crew is joined by Lea Jansen — one of the most intense and misunderstood players in the game — and Jason Aspes, President of the UPA and cofounder of The Kitchen. They dive into the paddle testing drama, what it's like building the rules for pro pickleball, and Lea’s raw perspective on life as a top player living with diabetes. From paddle politics to real talk about the future of the sport — this episode covers it all.
(00:00) - Intro and guest introductions
(01:14) - Lea’s injury
(02:31) - Injuries and the demands of the tour
(06:00) - Lea’s transition from accounting to…
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