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Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
Four hosts. Two Australian pros. Two passionate amateurs. One obsession: pickleball.
Join Australian pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia alongside passionate pickleballers Justin McLeod and Michael Murrell as they dive into everything happening in the world's fastest-growing sport. From tournaments, tactics and the latest news to stories from life on and off the court, every episode blends elite insight with the perspective of everyday players. Featuring guests from across the pickleball world…
Episodes
- Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
How Australian Pickleball Pros Make Money, Travel & Train with Harry Brown & Katy Hart | Episode 8
What does it actually take to make a living playing professional pickleball in Australia? 🇦🇺 On this episode of Around the Pod, Aaron & Josh sit down with…
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Are Pickleball Paddles Too Powerful? Foam vs Honeycomb & APC 2026 | Episode 7
The ATP crew is back in the studio! In this episode, Aaron, Josh, Michael, and Justin break down everything that went down over the past month. In this…
- Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
Mini Episode: 2026 MLP Australia Draft Reaction: Roster Analysis & Contenders
The MLP Australia 2026 Draft is in the books! 🇦🇺🏓 In this mini-episode of Around the Pod, the team sits down to analyse all 8 team rosters ahead of Event 1 in…
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Sydney Pickleball: Court Shortages & Tennis Transitions with Brian Tran and Daiki Tanabe | Episode 6
Josh Chia and Michael Murrell host Sydney’s Brian Tran and Daiki Tanabe to talk tennis transitions, court shortages, and the growth of Australian pickleball…
- Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
Ben Johns' Ex-Partner, Nasty Nelsons & Rally Scoring Hot Takes with Joey Farias & Mitch Hargreaves | Episode 5
On Episode 5 of Around the Pod, Aaron Blitz and Michael Murrell sit down at Pickle 4real with PPA pros Joey Farias and Mitch Hargreaves! Joey breaks down his…
- Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
Mini Episode: Pickleball World Cup Roster Breakdown + Ultimate Aussie Athlete Draft
The Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang is right around the corner, and Team Australia is locked and loaded! 🇦🇺 Join Aaron, Michael, Justin, and Josh as they run…
- Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
Pickleball Training Strategies, DUPR Ratings, and Tournament Tips | Episode 4
In Episode 4 of Around the Pod, Aaron Blitz, Josh Chia, Michael Murrell, and Justin McLeod dive into the highs and lows of recent tournament play, including…
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Draft Betrayals, Right Side Respect, and Paddle Hot Takes with Crystal Mildwaters & Aaron Johnson | Episode 3
Welcome to Around the Pod, hosted at Pickle4real! Hosts Josh Chia and Michael Murrell are joined in the studio by Crystal Mildwaters and Aaron "AJ" Johnson for…
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Gold Coast vs Perth Scene, Asia Tour Secrets & Aussie Pickleball "Love Island" Draft (ft. Nicholas Maleganeas & Nigel Lee) | Episode 2
Gold Coast pros Nick Maleganeas and Perth’s Nigel Lee join Josh Chia and Michael Murrell in the booth at Pickle4real ahead of the PPA Melbourne 250. In this…
- Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
Mini-Episode: PPA 250 Melbourne Draw Breakdown & Pro Predictions
Tournament weekend is here! 🏓 In this special Around the Pod mini-episode, your resident pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia take the mic to preview the massive PPA…
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What Pickleball Pros Actually Think About Amateur Players | Episode 1
Episode Summary: Welcome to the premiere episode of Around the Pod—not Australia's first pickleball podcast, but definitely about to be its best! Hosted by…