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Pickleballers
The Pickleballers Podcast — hosted by Jared Paul and Dane Iliff, founders of The Kitchen (the largest media company in pickleball), alongside top-ranked pro Roscoe Bellamy — is your new go-to source for all things pickleball.From breaking news and spicy hot takes to hilarious banter and all-star guests, Pickleballers brings the energy. Tune in for celebrity drop-ins, pro insights, and a front-row seat to the fastest-growing sport in America.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Episodes
PickleballersSteve Aoki: Why the World’s Biggest DJ Is Obsessed With Pickleball | S5 E4
In this episode, Steve Aoki sits down with Roscoe and Jared for his first-ever pickleball podcast. The conversation runs from how his wife got him into the…
PickleballersLacy Schneemann: She Quit Rocket Science for Pro Pickleball. Was It Worth It? | S5 E3
In this episode, Lacy sits down with Roscoe and Jared to talk about her path from a small town in West Texas to the pro tour. They cover her aggressive…
PickleballersFederico Staksrud: The $400K Fives Trade, Reuniting With Hayden, and Chasing Ben & Gabe | S5 E2
In this episode, Federico sits down with Roscoe and Jared for a casual, wide-ranging conversation about his journey from a software company desk job to the top…
PickleballersGabe Tardio: Playing With Ben Johns, Handling Pressure, and Becoming a Star | S5 E1
Gabe Tardio is the No. 2 player in the world and half of the best men's doubles team in pickleball alongside Ben Johns. He grew up in Bolivia chasing a tennis…
PickleballersJay Devilliers: Figuring Out Ben Johns, Bringing Pickle to France, and The Body Bag Debate | S4 E10
Jay Devilliers, "the Flying Frenchman," is one of pro pickleball's most accomplished veterans — a former Wichita State tennis standout who transitioned…
PickleballersWill Howells: Leaving the APP, Teaming Up With Anna Leigh Waters, and His Cocky Mentality | S4 E9
Will Howells is a former top-15 US junior tennis player and Notre Dame standout who switched to pickleball in 2023 and quickly climbed the ranks, now stepping…
PickleballersBrooke Buckner: From Stay-at-Home Mom to #4 in the World, and How to beat Anna Leigh Waters | S4 E8
Brooke Buckner is the #4 women's singles player in the world and a former Division I tennis player at Michigan, known for some of the hardest ground strokes in…
PickleballersDave Fleming: The Voice of Pickleball on Haters, Catchphrases, and Growing the Game | S4 E7
In this episode, Dave sits down with Roscoe and Jared to trace his winding path to the pickleball mic — from calling high school sports in Memphis to ball…
PickleballersHannah Blatt: Pickleball's First Influencer, Marrying Her Doubles Partner, and Going Pro | S4 E6
Hannah Blatt was one of the top squash players in the world before transitioning into professional pickleball, where she's now ranked 22nd in singles and…
PickleballersJared Paul: The Origin Story of The Kitchen and How It Became Pickleball's Biggest Community | S4 E5
Jared Paul is the co-host of Pickleballers and the founder of The Kitchen Pickleball — the largest and most engaged pickleball community and media company in…
PickleballersDanni-Elle Townsend: Australia's Newest Pickleball Superstar Is Coming For The Top | S4 E4
In this episode, Danni-Elle sits down with Roscoe and Jared fresh off a run to the MLP finals in Austin. She breaks down what it's like competing on American…
PickleballersHannah Johns: The Johns Family Origin, Growing The PPA, and Pickleball's Wildest Early Days | S4 E3
In this episode, Hannah sits down with Roscoe and Jared to pull back the curtain on the Johns family, the wild early days of the PPA, and what it really took…
PickleballersGrayson Goldin: The Pickleball Pro Who Survived Two Strokes at 30 and is Coming Back | S4 E2
In this episode, Grayson sits down with Roscoe and Jared to share the full story of suffering two strokes at 30 years old — how it happened, what those six…
PickleballersJW & Jorja Johnson: MLP Drama, Signing Underwear, and Pickleball's Sibling Reign | S4 E1
JW and Jorja Johnson are the most decorated sibling team in professional pickleball, known for transforming the game with the JW Johnson flick and the Jorja…
PickleballersTama Shimabukuro: Pickleball's Newest Superstar on the Atlanta Run That Changed Everything
Tama Shimabukuro is a 15-year-old professional pickleball player who became an overnight sensation after reaching the singles final at the Atlanta Slam…
PickleballersAnna Bright: Saying No to Anna Leigh, Girlies Breakup, and Pickleball's Biggest Personality | S3 E10
Anna Bright is the #2 ranked women's pickleball player in the world, an MLP champion, and one of the sport's most magnetic personalities — a Cal Berkeley…
PickleballersRoscoe Bellamy: His Dream Was Gone. His Identity Was Lost. Then Pickleball Changed Everything | S3E9
Roscoe Bellamy is the co-host of The Pickleballers and a professional pickleball singles player currently ranked #6 in the world. A product of a tennis dynasty…
PickleballersJames Ignatowich: The PPA Termination, Building RPM from China, and the Future of Paddle Tech
James Ignatowich is a former top professional pickleball player turned paddle company founder, best known for creating RPM — one of the fastest-growing and…
PickleballersAlix Truong: How a Teenage Prodigy Became the #1 Vietnamese Pickleball Player | S3 E8
Alix Truong is the number one Vietnamese pickleball player in the world and currently ranked eighth on the PPA Tour. She's one of the sport's most compelling…
PickleballersEnhance Pickleball: Owning the Content Game, $65K Nightmare, and How They Built the Brand | S3 E7
Connor Hance and Drew Baird are the founders of Enhance Pickleball — the most-followed pickleball content creators, with more YouTube subscribers and Instagram…
PickleballersVivienne David: The Real Story Behind Her Retirement | S3 E6
Vivienne David is one of the most beloved players pickleball has ever had — a true fan favorite, a bright light on tour, and a former world No. 2 in mixed…
PickleballersHunter Johnson: The Truth About Being #1 in the World | S3 E5
Hunter Johnson is the world #1 singles pickleball player — the top spot in the fastest-growing sport on the planet, and a title that comes with way more…
PickleballersAndre Agassi: How Pickleball Changed His Life | S3 E4
Andre Agassi is one of the most iconic athletes of all time — an 8-time Grand Slam champion, Olympic gold medalist, and a legend changed tennis forever. In…
PickleballersLeigh Waters: What It’s Really Like Raising Pickleball’s Greatest Player
Leigh Waters is the mom and coach of Anna Leigh Waters — the most dominant pickleball player of all time — and the person who’s been in the room for every…
PickleballersGreg Dow: The Funniest Player on Tour (Unfiltered Stories, Hot Takes, and Chaos)
Greg Dow is one of the funniest guys on the entire pickleball tour — a self-proclaimed “beer pong legend,” a legit pro who’s been battling top teams for years…
PickleballersAnna Leigh Waters: The Nike Signing, The Franklin Switch, and Pickleball’s New Era
Anna Leigh Waters is the most dominant pickleball player of all time — the sport’s biggest star, the standard everyone is chasing, and now the first-ever Nike…
PickleballersGenie Bouchard: Wimbledon, Fame, and Becoming a Legit Pro Pickleballer | S2 E10
Genie Bouchard is one of the most recognizable athletes of her generation — a former world No. 5, Wimbledon finalist, and one of the biggest tennis stars to…
PickleballersTerrell Owens: From NFL Hall of Famer to Chasing Pro Pickleball | S2 E9
Terrell Owens is one of the greatest wide receivers of all time — an NFL Hall of Famer and one of the most dominant competitors the game has ever seen. From…
PickleballersLucy Kovalova: Becoming World #1, Simone Era Dominance & The Evolution Of Women’s Pickleball | S2 E8
Lucy Kovalova is one of the OG queens of pickleball — a former world number one, multiple-time triple crown winner, and one of the most feared right-side…
PickleballersMatt Wright: Rivalries, Breakups, and the Future of Pickleball
Matt Wright is one of the most polarizing, respected, and mysterious players in pickleball — and somehow, he had never done a real pickleball podcast… until…
PickleballersChristian Alshon: Faith, Family, and Professional Pickleball
Christian “Tweener King” Alshon grew up in a high-achieving Florida tennis family, went 18–0 at the University of Chicago, and won a D3 national title before…
PickleballersHurricane Tyra Black: The Most Vulnerable Pickleball Podcast Ever
Tyra “Hurricane” Black grew up in the pressure cooker of junior tennis — sitting courtside in a stroller while her dad coached pros, traveling the world alone…
PickleballersInside the Mind of Andrei Daescu: Pickleball’s Fiercest Competitor | S2 E4
Andrei Daescu was born to compete. From his early days in Romania as a tennis player to his relentless rise up the pickleball ranks, the 37-year-old giant has…
PickleballersCatherine Parenteau: Love, Legacy & Life at the Top of Pickleball | S2 E3
Catherine Parenteau and her coach (and wife) Athena Trouillot join Pickleballers for a wide-open conversation about love, pressure, and what it takes to…
PickleballersEric Oncins: The Rise of Brazil’s Pickleball Superstar | S2 E2
Brazilian pickleball pro Eric Oncins joins Pickleballers to share his journey from growing up in São Paulo to becoming one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars…
PickleballersBen Johns: Life As the Greatest Pickleball Player On Earth
Season 2 of Pickleballers kicks off with a bang as we’re joined by the greatness of the GOAT himself — Ben Johns. Widely considered the Michael Jordan of…
PickleballersConnor Pardoe: The Drama of Building The Biggest Pickleball Tour In The World
Today on Pickleballers, we sit down with the most powerful man in pickleball, Connor Pardoe. He is the CEO of the UPA (the combined PPA Tour + MLP). Connor…
PickleballersDekel Bar: The Gentle Giant of Pickleball Reveals His Journey
In this episode of the Pickleballers podcast, we sit down with Dekel Bar, one of the best pickleball players in the world, with over 30 PPA medals to his name…
PickleballersInside the World of Senior Pro Pickleball with Legends Beth Bellamy & Scott Moore
Today on Pickleballers, we sit down with two legends of the senior pro game: Beth Bellamy, a top-ranked 50+ women’s pro with 99 medals, multiple US Open and…
PickleballersThomas Wilson’s Fight for His Life: The Most Inspiring Story in Pickleball
Thomas Wilson, one of the most athletic and beloved players in pro pickleball, joins the Pickleballers crew for an inspiring and emotional episode. Thomas…
PickleballersMaroon 5’s James Valentine: Building the World’s Biggest Band & His Love for Pickleball
James Valentine, lead guitarist of Maroon 5 and passionate pickleball player, joins the Pickleballers crew for an unmissable episode. James shares his journey…
PickleballersHunter & Yates Johnson on Drama, Relationships, and the Road from Pro Tennis to Pickleball
Hunter and Yates Johnson, twin brothers making their mark in the world of pickleball, join the Pickleballers crew for a must-listen episode. They share their…
PickleballersDrew Brees & His Stories of Adversity, Mental Toughness, & Pickleball | S1 E10
Drew Brees, Super Bowl MVP and one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, joins the Pickleballers crew for one of the most inspiring and wide-ranging…
PickleballersThe Godfather of Pickleball, Creating Entourage, & His Obsession With The Game | S1 E9
Doug Ellin, the creator of one of the greatest TV shows in history, Entourage, joins the Pickleballers crew for one of the most entertaining episdoes to date…
PickleballersSam Querrey Beat Nadal & Djokovic, Now He’s Playing Pickleball | S1 E8
Tennis legend Sam Querrey joins Pickleballers for one of our favorite episodes yet. We cover everything from him beating Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon to…
PickleballersThe Parris Todd Story: The Realest Conversation We’ve Had Yet | S1 E7
Parris Todd joins us for one of our most raw, real conversations yet. She opens up about her early days as a tennis prodigy, turning pro at 14, and traveling…
PickleballersWhole Foods Founder Now Obsessed With Pickleball | S1 E6
Whole Foods founder John Mackey joins Pickleballers hosts Jared Paul and Roscoe Bellamy to talk about building a billion-dollar brand, pioneering conscious…
PickleballersSPECIAL EDITION: San Clemente Recap & MLP Preview
Jared Paul and Roscoe Bellamy from Pickleballers are trying something new...their first ever tournament recap and MLP preview. This one cover all of the drama…
PickleballersLea 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…
PickleballersPickleball Squid Games, Youngest 5.0 in History, & The Secret to Excellence | S1 E4
The Pickleballers crew is joined by Jack Munro, the ambidextrous pickleball pro who was the YOUNGEST 5.0 PICKLEBALL PRO IN HISTORY! They chop it up about all…
PickleballersAnna Leigh Waters & Her Unfiltered Truth About Being #1 in the World | S1 E3
Anna Leigh Waters, the most dominant pickleball player to ever live, and her mother and former top pickleball pro now top coach, Leigh Waters, sits down with…
PickleballersFederico & Dylan on Being #1, Fights, & Crazy Stories on Tour | S1 E2
In this unfiltered episode of Pickleballers, pro player Roscoe Bellamy and The Kitchen founder Jared Paul sit down with two of the sport’s biggest stars —…
PickleballersWe Left Everything for Pickleball | S1 E1
In the premiere episode of the Pickleballers Podcast, hosts Roscoe Bellamy, Jared Paul, and Dane Iliff share how they each discovered pickleball—and what made…