RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:23:35 +0000 Pickleball Addiction https://redcircle.com/shows/pickleball-addiction en-GB All rights reserved. I've got a Pickleball Addiction. I created this channel to document my journey in Pickleball, capture video diaries of events I attend, and interview the people who are helping promote the sport. Mark Mars I've got a Pickleball Addiction. I created this podcast to document my journey in Pickleball, capture video diaries of events I attend, and interview the people who are helping promote the sport. This podcast covers pickleball in the UK, USA, Europe and around the world. 025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a I've got a Pickleball Addiction. I created this podcast to document my journey in Pickleball, capture video diaries of events I attend, and interview the people who are helping promote the sport. 

This podcast covers pickleball in the UK, USA, Europe and around the world.

]]> episodic yes Mark Mars team@pickleballuk.shop no full Winning PPL and the evolution of Pickleball with James Chaudry Winning PPL and the evolution of Pickleball with James Chaudry Mark Mars I had the pleasure of speaking with James Chaudry, Pickleball Pro and Pickleball England Director.

In this episode, we cover:

  • James's background in Tennis and Pickleball
  • Studying professional sports in the USA
  • James's professional work in sports and Pickleball
  • Winning the inaugural Franklin PPL
  • The evolution of Pickleball in the UK and around the world
  • The evolving skills required to win in Pickleball
  • The future of Pickleball in the UK


James is a very eloquent speaker and we cover a lot of ground in this episode. This is a good one, I hope you enjoy it!

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]]> <p>I had the pleasure of speaking with James Chaudry, Pickleball Pro and Pickleball England Director.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>James&#39;s background in Tennis and Pickleball</li><li>Studying professional sports in the USA</li><li>James&#39;s professional work in sports and Pickleball</li><li>Winning the inaugural Franklin PPL</li><li>The evolution of Pickleball in the UK and around the world</li><li>The evolving skills required to win in Pickleball</li><li>The future of Pickleball in the UK</li></ul><p><br></p><p>James is a very eloquent speaker and we cover a lot of ground in this episode. This is a good one, I hope you enjoy it!</p><p>----</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/jameschaudry/</p><ul><li>Follow and let&#39;s get James to 1000+ followers!</li></ul><p>----</p><p>20% CLOSING DOWN discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: BIG20</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> ea200c95-2dfc-4f6d-ae0b-cc3be55d9311 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/877b63de-c59f-43d4-a4da-716137cde09c Wed, 08 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000 4153 no full The Future of Pickleball Coaching with Rob Williams The Future of Pickleball Coaching with Rob Williams Mark Mars In this episode, I talk to Rob about:

  • How he got started in Pickleball
  • His background in Pickleball Coaching
  • The Pickleball England Coaching Curriculum
  • The Premier Pickleball League
  • Commentating on Pickleball
  • The future of Pickleball in the UK


We cover a lot of ground in this episode, I hope you enjoy it!

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Rob Williams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwilliamspb/

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]]> <p>In this episode, I talk to Rob about:</p><ul><li>How he got started in Pickleball</li><li>His background in Pickleball Coaching</li><li>The Pickleball England Coaching Curriculum</li><li>The Premier Pickleball League</li><li>Commentating on Pickleball</li><li>The future of Pickleball in the UK</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We cover a lot of ground in this episode, I hope you enjoy it!</p><p>----</p><p>Advanced Pickleball Website: https://advancedpickleball.co.uk/</p><p>Rob Williams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwilliamspb/</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> 890ad768-712d-432c-a1d6-283f6e93a8f9 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/f9b0a997-4abd-4f94-aa04-2634d76bc007 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:30:00 +0000 4009 no full How to choose the right pickleball paddle with Braydon Unsicker, Pickleball Effect How to choose the right pickleball paddle with Braydon Unsicker, Pickleball Effect Mark Mars In this episode, I talk to Braydon Unsicker from Pickleball Effect. We discuss:

  • Braydon's background and how he got into Pickleball
  • How he technically tests and reviews pickleball paddles
  • The growth of pickleball in Idaho
  • The future of pickleball paddles
  • Creating pickleball content and going full-time
  • Pickleball products he has created


Braydon is a really nice guy. This was a fun episode getting geeky about pickleball paddles. Enjoy!

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]]> <p>In this episode, I talk to Braydon Unsicker from Pickleball Effect. We discuss:</p><ul><li>Braydon&#39;s background and how he got into Pickleball</li><li>How he technically tests and reviews pickleball paddles</li><li>The growth of pickleball in Idaho</li><li>The future of pickleball paddles</li><li>Creating pickleball content and going full-time</li><li>Pickleball products he has created</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Braydon is a really nice guy. This was a fun episode getting geeky about pickleball paddles. Enjoy!</p><p>----</p><p>Pickleball Effect Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/</p><p>Pickleball Effect YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7uQuU1OFg0TFHMarvPoKAg</p><p>Pickleball Effect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/</p><p>----</p><p><strong>10% discount </strong>at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: <strong>POD10</strong></p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p><strong>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> 8be6fe66-169d-4731-aa06-9fccb0510671 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/4ec0494d-c7dc-4788-8e4c-5d664147e3a4 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:17:52 +0000 3267 no full From Zero to Pro in 12 Months with ThatPickleballGuy, Kyle Koszuta From Zero to Pro in 12 Months with ThatPickleballGuy, Kyle Koszuta Mark Mars In this episode, I speak with ThatPickleballGuy and Pickleball Pro, Kyle Koszuta.

It was a fun episode in which we covered:

  • Kyle's background in sport and documenting his goal of going from zero to pro in 12 months
  • Some of his favourite moments on the pro tour
  • Playing in the Arizona Pickleball League
  • The growth of Pickleball in Arizona
  • The Future of Pickleball


Hope you enjoy this one. Follow Kyle here:

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]]> <p>In this episode, I speak with ThatPickleballGuy and Pickleball Pro, Kyle Koszuta.</p><p>It was a fun episode in which we covered:</p><ul><li>Kyle&#39;s background in sport and documenting his goal of going from zero to pro in 12 months</li><li>Some of his favourite moments on the pro tour</li><li>Playing in the Arizona Pickleball League</li><li>The growth of Pickleball in Arizona</li><li>The Future of Pickleball</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hope you enjoy this one. Follow Kyle here:</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> https://www.thatpickleballguy.com/</p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>https://www.youtube.com/@thatpickleballguy</p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong>https://www.instagram.com/thatpickleballguy/</p><p><strong>Arizona Pickleball League: </strong>https://www.youtube.com/@orchardpickleball</p><p>----</p><p><strong>10% discount </strong>at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: <strong>POD10</strong></p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p><strong>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> d3350923-07f9-4fc2-a9ea-4a7eec3fc1ab https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/3382315e-3ce5-4a3d-a338-ce4d4c83822b Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000 2554 no full Does the LTA want to control pickleball in the UK? Does the LTA want to control pickleball in the UK? Mark Mars In this episode, I was delighted to speak with Karen Mitchell, co-founder of and chair of Pickleball England. We spoke about:


  • The LTA's interest in governing pickleball in the UK
  • Gaining recognition with Sport England
  • The World Pickleball Federation
  • The Pickleball England AGM and growth of the game in the last 12 months
  • The upcoming English Open in Telford
  • The future of pickleball


This is an insightful episode discussing all that's going on with pickleball in the UK right now! Enjoy.

Pickleball England: https://www.pickleballengland.org/

The Atlantic Cup: https://www.theapp.global/tour-schedule/app-tour-miami-major-app-signature-event-app-atlantic-cup

The European Pickleball Championship: https://www.europepickleball.org/EPC2024/epc2024_index.php

Racket sports at war: Pickleball and padel take on the LTA: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2024/02/26/padel-pickleball-take-on-lta/

2023 AGM Presentation: https://www.pickleballengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023-AGM-Final.pdf

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]]> <p>In this episode, I was delighted to speak with Karen Mitchell, co-founder of and chair of Pickleball England. We spoke about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The LTA&#39;s interest in governing pickleball in the UK</li><li>Gaining recognition with Sport England</li><li>The World Pickleball Federation</li><li>The Pickleball England AGM and growth of the game in the last 12 months</li><li>The upcoming English Open in Telford</li><li>The future of pickleball</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is an insightful episode discussing all that&#39;s going on with pickleball in the UK right now! Enjoy.</p><p>Pickleball England: https://www.pickleballengland.org/</p><p>The Atlantic Cup: https://www.theapp.global/tour-schedule/app-tour-miami-major-app-signature-event-app-atlantic-cup</p><p>The European Pickleball Championship: https://www.europepickleball.org/EPC2024/epc2024_index.php</p><p>Racket sports at war: Pickleball and padel take on the LTA: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2024/02/26/padel-pickleball-take-on-lta/</p><p>2023 AGM Presentation: https://www.pickleballengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023-AGM-Final.pdf</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> 3070a099-d166-43fe-93db-0e85250042f2 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/eddf7dcc-a589-4847-899e-7070a80f5ad4 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:07:13 +0000 4237 no full Speedcubing to world leading pickleball paddle reviewer with Chris Olson Speedcubing to world leading pickleball paddle reviewer with Chris Olson Mark Mars In this episode, I speak with Chris Olson from Pickleball Studio. This was a super fun episode with lots of laughs.

Chris is the internet's leading pickleball paddle reviewer and has grown his channel significantly in the few years that he's been running his podcast with Pickleball Will (see last episode).

In this episode, we chat about:

  • His background in speedcubing and filmmaking
  • How he got into pickleball
  • Pickleball documentaries he's worked on
  • What he enjoys about creating pickleball content
  • His aspirations for playing pickleball
  • His process for paddle testing
  • The growth of Pickleball in Minnesota
  • The future of Pickleball


I hope you enjoy the show.

Website: https://pickleballstudio.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepickleballstudio/


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]]> <p>In this episode, I speak with Chris Olson from Pickleball Studio. This was a super fun episode with lots of laughs. </p><p>Chris is the internet&#39;s leading pickleball paddle reviewer and has grown his channel significantly in the few years that he&#39;s been running his podcast with Pickleball Will (see last episode).</p><p>In this episode, we chat about:</p><ul><li>His background in speedcubing and filmmaking</li><li>How he got into pickleball</li><li>Pickleball documentaries he&#39;s worked on</li><li>What he enjoys about creating pickleball content</li><li>His aspirations for playing pickleball</li><li>His process for paddle testing</li><li>The growth of Pickleball in Minnesota</li><li>The future of Pickleball</li></ul><p><br></p><p>I hope you enjoy the show. </p><p><strong>Website: </strong>https://pickleballstudio.com/</p><p><strong>YouTube: </strong>https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudio</p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong>https://www.instagram.com/thepickleballstudio/</p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p><p><br></p> 2e43c0eb-cdfc-43f0-a300-331b6e53bc9c https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/f081397a-1eec-4c94-b1f3-0a3594b218ad Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000 4201 no full Working with Pickleball's Biggest Brands with Will Chaing (Pickleball Will) Working with Pickleball's Biggest Brands with Will Chaing (Pickleball Will) Mark Mars In today's episode, I talk with Will Chaing, also known as 'Pickleball Will'. We discuss his time before pickleball, how he started working with Chris Olsen from the Pickleball Studio, his content creation for some of Pickleball's biggest brands, and future projects he has planned.

Will is one of the most well-known names among pickleball content creators, he's such a friendly guy and it was a pleasure speaking with him. I hope you enjoy the interview.

https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballWill

https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudio

https://www.instagram.com/pickleballwill/

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]]> <p>In today&#39;s episode, I talk with Will Chaing, also known as &#39;Pickleball Will&#39;. We discuss his time before pickleball, how he started working with Chris Olsen from the Pickleball Studio, his content creation for some of Pickleball&#39;s biggest brands, and future projects he has planned.</p><p>Will is one of the most well-known names among pickleball content creators, he&#39;s such a friendly guy and it was a pleasure speaking with him. I hope you enjoy the interview.</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballWill</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudio</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/pickleballwill/</p><p>www.pickleballwill.com</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> ae6cd85b-2ceb-4dd9-9b1c-9e6c4c263016 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/ed09778d-5ec1-4a13-8bcb-e3f2d31f0d6e Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 3814 no full Into the Vortex with Six Zero with Dale Young Into the Vortex with Six Zero with Dale Young Mark Mars In this episode, I talk with Dale Young, cofounder of Six Zero. We take a journey down the vortex of Six Zero's explosive growth in the pickleball paddle market.

As a new entrant to the market, Dale accidentally became the founder of a highly successful pickleball brand for something that was only meant to be a hobby.

We discuss Dale's work in Africa before pickleball, innovations that he has brought to the paddle, and thoughts and plans for the future of pickleball and paddle technology.

This is a super interesting discussion from the cofounder of one of the fastest-growing brands in pickleball. Enjoy the ride!

Web: https://sixzeropickleball.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sixzeropickleball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixzeropickleball/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-zero-pickleball-271027259/

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]]> <p>In this episode, I talk with Dale Young, cofounder of Six Zero. We take a journey down the vortex of Six Zero&#39;s explosive growth in the pickleball paddle market.</p><p>As a new entrant to the market, Dale accidentally became the founder of a highly successful pickleball brand for something that was only meant to be a hobby.</p><p>We discuss Dale&#39;s work in Africa before pickleball, innovations that he has brought to the paddle, and thoughts and plans for the future of pickleball and paddle technology.</p><p>This is a super interesting discussion from the cofounder of one of the fastest-growing brands in pickleball. Enjoy the ride!</p><p>Web: https://sixzeropickleball.com/</p><p>Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sixzeropickleball/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixzeropickleball/</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-zero-pickleball-271027259/</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> 8901de14-53f6-4214-85db-a17bed209192 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/a02cc86e-03ef-44d6-b190-b6241dc62ce7 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 3740 no full Starting and growing a successful pickleball club with Rhodri Oliver Starting and growing a successful pickleball club with Rhodri Oliver Mark Mars In this episode, I talk with Rhodri Oliver. Rhodri has been very successful in starting a pickleball club with over 100 players and we discuss how he went about this and how he maintains a positive environment for players at his club.

We also talk about his recent success at the English Nationals where he managed to claim a Gold Medal and MVP in the MLP Style Event.

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]]> <p>In this episode, I talk with Rhodri Oliver. Rhodri has been very successful in starting a pickleball club with over 100 players and we discuss how he went about this and how he maintains a positive environment for players at his club. </p><p>We also talk about his recent success at the English Nationals where he managed to claim a Gold Medal and MVP in the MLP Style Event. </p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter: </p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> 1160774b-705d-4d73-bf3d-e48e10b85915 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/ed38584a-f2bd-48d3-b3ed-6d6ff68a5057 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000 3062 no full Entrepreneurial Journeys in Pickleball with Brian Lim from Building Pickleball Entrepreneurial Journeys in Pickleball with Brian Lim from Building Pickleball Mark Mars In this episode, I talk with Brian Lim, host of the popular podcast Building Pickleball.

We discuss his range of careers from a former pro-MMA fighter, pastry cook and UX Designer to Pickleball Podcast host before discussing some of the interviews he's conducted with some of the biggest names in pickleball.

We also discuss the growth of Pickleball in the US and Austin, get Brian's view on how pickleball coaching could evolve to be more effective and his vision for pickleball in the next 12-24 months.

Brian is great to listen to so I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.


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]]> <p>In this episode, I talk with Brian Lim, host of the popular podcast Building Pickleball.</p><p>We discuss his range of careers from a former pro-MMA fighter, pastry cook and UX Designer to Pickleball Podcast host before discussing some of the interviews he&#39;s conducted with some of the biggest names in pickleball.</p><p>We also discuss the growth of Pickleball in the US and Austin, get Brian&#39;s view on how pickleball coaching could evolve to be more effective and his vision for pickleball in the next 12-24 months.</p><p>Brian is great to listen to so I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.</p><p><br></p><p>Building Pickleball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingpickleball</p><p>Building Pickleball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball/</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter: </p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> a8990211-dbfb-4d12-9ff2-828328580791 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/cd375427-fdaa-4c3b-9791-aea05b61c95f Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000 5498 no full Life at the top of UK Pickleball with Thaddea Lock Life at the top of UK Pickleball with Thaddea Lock Mark Mars In this episode, I speak with Thaddea Lock, the UK's number 1 woman's pickleball player. We discuss:

  • Her background and how she got into Pickleball. It's probably not how you think!
  • Thaddea's medal success at the Nationals
  • Thaddea's recent trip to America to play the APP
  • What a week looks like as a pro pickleball player
  • The work she is doing in pickleball today
  • Event's she planning on attending in the coming months


Thaddea is a great ambassador for the sport and really enthusiastic about pickleball which makes for a great episode. Enjoy!


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]]> <p>In this episode, I speak with Thaddea Lock, the UK&#39;s number 1 woman&#39;s pickleball player. We discuss:</p><ul><li>Her background and how she got into Pickleball. It&#39;s probably not how you think!</li><li>Thaddea&#39;s medal success at the Nationals</li><li>Thaddea&#39;s recent trip to America to play the APP</li><li>What a week looks like as a pro pickleball player</li><li>The work she is doing in pickleball today</li><li>Event&#39;s she planning on attending in the coming months</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thaddea is a great ambassador for the sport and really enthusiastic about pickleball which makes for a great episode. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/thaddea23/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/thaddea.lock</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter: </p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> ceb2bb8e-d77f-4444-a45d-4d7bf689fc10 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/1788b4b1-934f-41b2-8adb-333cd68633e2 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000 3285 no full Inside Pickleball: Joola's take on the Pickleball Boom with Truc Vo and Basti Grau Inside Pickleball: Joola's take on the Pickleball Boom with Truc Vo and Basti Grau Mark Mars In this episode, we talk with Truc Vo and Bastian Grau from Joola about their personal experiences in Pickleball, the growth of Pickleball, Joola's participation in the sport and what we can expect in the next 12 months.

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]]> <p>In this episode, we talk with Truc Vo and Bastian Grau from Joola about their personal experiences in Pickleball, the growth of Pickleball, Joola&#39;s participation in the sport and what we can expect in the next 12 months. </p><p><strong>Follow:</strong></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/joolaeurope.pb/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/bastig_pb/</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter: </p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> af1c38d7-4aa7-454f-8035-d65bdfb71fa6 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/e1721636-cfb6-4857-87cc-43e29fce675d Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000 3724 no full Pioneering the English Premier Pickleball League with Ed Hares Pioneering the English Premier Pickleball League with Ed Hares Mark Mars Premier Pickleball League Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierpbleague/

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It's the Premier Pickleball League's (PPL) inaugural season. A place for top players to meet and compete on a more regular basis and showcase the UK's best talent.


Halfway through the season, we catch up with one of the founders, Ed Hares, to discuss why the league was set up, what's happened so far, learnings for season one, and the exciting expansion plans for season 2.

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]]> <p>Premier Pickleball League Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierpbleague/</p><p>Premier Pickleball League Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/premierleaguepickleball/</p><p>Premier Pickleball League Live Streams: https://www.raqt.tv/</p><p>Premier Pickleball League on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PremierLeaguePickleball</p><p>----</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co</p><p>Pickleball Addiction newsletter: </p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news</p><p>-----</p><p>It&#39;s the Premier Pickleball League&#39;s (PPL) inaugural season. A place for top players to meet and compete on a more regular basis and showcase the UK&#39;s best talent.</p><p><br></p><p>Halfway through the season, we catch up with one of the founders, Ed Hares, to discuss why the league was set up, what&#39;s happened so far, learnings for season one, and the exciting expansion plans for season 2.</p><p>----</p><p>FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p> d770d9a7-14af-4a59-8de1-8a2fc44f7abe https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/1278d2df-3c5f-407d-a9d8-ef91b417264c Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:30:00 +0000 3227 no full English Nationals: Meet Team Pickleball Addiction English Nationals: Meet Team Pickleball Addiction Mark Mars DISCOUNT CODE:

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The English Nationals are upon us and the event kicks off on Thursday with the MLP-style event.

The draft for the MLP event has been carried out and Pickleball Addiction has sponsored a team at this year's event.

The Pickleball Addiction Team is:

  • Thaddea Lock
  • Rhodri Oliver
  • Elaine Brown
  • Mark Johnson


In this episode, we meet the team and learn a little bit about them.

Join us on Thursday at the English Nationals to support the team!


MLP Style Draft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDdfm4SIxo

MLP Style Group Draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFJHFlxVHWc

]]> <p><strong>DISCOUNT CODE:</strong></p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pickleball Addiction newsletter:</strong></p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW:</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong> https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong>https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p><strong>Twitter: </strong>https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p><p><br></p><p>The English Nationals are upon us and the event kicks off on Thursday with the MLP-style event.</p><p>The draft for the MLP event has been carried out and Pickleball Addiction has sponsored a team at this year&#39;s event.</p><p>The Pickleball Addiction Team is:</p><ul><li>Thaddea Lock</li><li>Rhodri Oliver</li><li>Elaine Brown</li><li>Mark Johnson</li></ul><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we meet the team and learn a little bit about them.</p><p>Join us on Thursday at the English Nationals to support the team!</p><p><br></p><p>MLP Style Draft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDdfm4SIxo</p><p>MLP Style Group Draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFJHFlxVHWc</p> 1d4bc8be-8839-42a8-9114-b25c39f9d827 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/87d1fb19-0a88-4d01-ab8d-a13c5c038189 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1013 no full Paddle, Paella & Fiesta: Crafting the Mediterranean Open Paddle, Paella & Fiesta: Crafting the Mediterranean Open Mark Mars It was a pleasure speaking with Luis de Cristobal, Director of the Mediterranean Open about the first open event being held at the illustrious Rafal Nadal Academy in Mallorca. 


We spoke about:

- How Luis got into running pickleball events

- The logistics of creating the Mediterranean Open

- More than pickleball, paella and fiesta!

- The courts that will be used at the event

- The structure of the tournament

- Initiatives to grow the sport among mentally and physically disabled people (and the special event they have planned for the open)

- The growth of pickleball in Spain and getting the sport recognised by governing bodies

- and more


This was a fun episode. I hope you enjoy the discussion.

]]> <p>It was a pleasure speaking with Luis de Cristobal, Director of the Mediterranean Open about the first open event being held at the illustrious Rafal Nadal Academy in Mallorca. </p><p><br></p><p>We spoke about:</p><p>- How Luis got into running pickleball events</p><p>- The logistics of creating the Mediterranean Open</p><p>- More than pickleball, paella and fiesta!</p><p>- The courts that will be used at the event</p><p>- The structure of the tournament</p><p>- Initiatives to grow the sport among mentally and physically disabled people (and the special event they have planned for the open)</p><p>- The growth of pickleball in Spain and getting the sport recognised by governing bodies</p><p>- and more</p><p><br></p><p>This was a fun episode. I hope you enjoy the discussion.</p> d7b55c4d-20a5-4375-b8fb-481c59d34277 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/598db50d-9f5d-4d96-ba24-d957c52fb844 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000 2901 no full Courtside Chronicles: 8 Transformative Years in Pickleball with Elaine Shallcross Courtside Chronicles: 8 Transformative Years in Pickleball with Elaine Shallcross Mark Mars DISCOUNT CODE:

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In this episode, we talk with Elaine Shallcross who over the course of 8 years has seen a lot of change in pickleball. We discuss:

  • Where pickleball started for her
  • Her experience as North West Regional Director for Pickleball England
  • The tournaments that she has been involved in, all over the world
  • What will it take for pickleball to get more funding to grow the game?
  • Will pickleball ever become an Olympic sport?
  • What makes a good pickleball festival
  • How pickleball has changed lives
  • and more


This is a really interesting discussion with a veteran of pickleball in the UK.

Enjoy!

]]> <p>DISCOUNT CODE:</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co.</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news.</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk with Elaine Shallcross who over the course of 8 years has seen a lot of change in pickleball. We discuss:</p><ul><li>Where pickleball started for her</li><li>Her experience as North West Regional Director for Pickleball England</li><li>The tournaments that she has been involved in, all over the world</li><li>What will it take for pickleball to get more funding to grow the game?</li><li>Will pickleball ever become an Olympic sport?</li><li>What makes a good pickleball festival</li><li>How pickleball has changed lives</li><li>and more</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a really interesting discussion with a veteran of pickleball in the UK.</p><p>Enjoy!</p> b07f1c33-8891-4024-8c68-73fe34d07985 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/e4986e65-dad8-46f9-a1c0-5668adff8426 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:30:40 +0000 3831 no full Behind the Scenes: Unlocking the Secrets of Epic Pickleball Events with Steve Beale! Behind the Scenes: Unlocking the Secrets of Epic Pickleball Events with Steve Beale! Mark Mars In this episode, we talk we Steve Beale who has become a serial pickleball event organiser.

We discuss his journey in pickleball, what got him into the events space, how to run epic events and what his vision is for events in the future.

It's a long one but packed with lots of great insight behind-the-scenes running pickleball events.

]]> <p>In this episode, we talk we Steve Beale who has become a serial pickleball event organiser.</p><p>We discuss his journey in pickleball, what got him into the events space, how to run epic events and what his vision is for events in the future.</p><p>It&#39;s a long one but packed with lots of great insight behind-the-scenes running pickleball events.</p> a56be0c4-fc37-44ef-bd3c-20f243e162ce https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/f7d648be-8037-4f9d-8c6b-5d451ba6ed24 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:17:45 +0000 5996 no full I went to Arizona to play Pickleball! I went to Arizona to play Pickleball! Mark Mars At the end of October, I took a friend who has never played pickleball before to Arizona to play the locals on both outdoor and indoor courts. This is how it went! 

]]> <p>At the end of October, I took a friend who has never played pickleball before to Arizona to play the locals on both outdoor and indoor courts. This is how it went! </p> e62c220a-5fa8-4454-8538-b0c24dcc5524 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/ce1454a2-b3bd-49b9-9776-f9328349fb9c Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:03:13 +0000 1699 no full Pickleball Pro: Rob Nunnery reveals his thoughts on the MLP/PPA merger, players, & life as a pro. Pickleball Pro: Rob Nunnery reveals his thoughts on the MLP/PPA merger, players, & life as a pro. Mark Mars

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In this interview, pickleball professional Rob Nunnery reveals how he started in pickleball, what it's like to be on the road as a professional pickleball player, his thoughts on the MLP/PPA merger, why some player partnerships work, while others don't and the projects outside playing that he's currently working.

A great insight for any pickleball fan.

]]> <p><br></p><p>DISCOUNT CODE:</p><p>10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.co.</p><p><br></p><p>Pickleball addiction newsletter:</p><p>www.pickleballaddiction.news.</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction</p><p><br></p><p>In this interview, pickleball professional Rob Nunnery reveals how he started in pickleball, what it&#39;s like to be on the road as a professional pickleball player, his thoughts on the MLP/PPA merger, why some player partnerships work, while others don&#39;t and the projects outside playing that he&#39;s currently working.</p><p>A great insight for any pickleball fan.</p> c23a634c-14d8-46e6-84b4-ce357f237027 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/61c12533-0868-4ded-a491-b2eb21207dee Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:36:56 +0000 2992 no full Pickleball: Past, Present & Future with Sam Basford Pickleball: Past, Present & Future with Sam Basford Mark Mars Sam and I met to discuss Pickleball’s past, present and future in the UK.

In this episode, we cover:

  • How Sam got into Pickleball
  • How Pickleball has grown in the last 7 years and in particular the last 12-24 months
  • The Pickleball English Open & Nationals events
  • What are the latest developments in Pickleball in the UK
  • An insight into working with Pickleball England
  • What are the opportunities in Pickleball?
  • The future of Pickleball in the UK


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]]> <p>Sam and I met to discuss Pickleball’s past, present and future in the UK.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>How Sam got into Pickleball</li><li>How Pickleball has grown in the last 7 years and in particular the last 12-24 months</li><li>The Pickleball English Open &amp; Nationals events</li><li>What are the latest developments in Pickleball in the UK</li><li>An insight into working with Pickleball England</li><li>What are the opportunities in Pickleball?</li><li>The future of Pickleball in the UK</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe now so you don’t miss it and other great interviews we have coming up.</p> 784bd1ec-8cdc-4e46-a8eb-b3da9bb28b6e https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/3063247d-e129-4abb-8620-7c4cde0a44b6 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000 5049 no full Pickleball English Open: Final Day Pickleball English Open: Final Day Mark Mars It's mixed doubles day and the final day of the event! Fantastic pro games meant a late finish and to be honest, I did not want the event to end.

Some wonderful memories were created and friends made. It's not something I'm going to forget for some time. Thanks Pickleball England.

]]> <p>It&#39;s mixed doubles day and the final day of the event! Fantastic pro games meant a late finish and to be honest, I did not want the event to end. </p><p>Some wonderful memories were created and friends made. It&#39;s not something I&#39;m going to forget for some time. Thanks Pickleball England. </p> d4a7e57c-e79b-47a2-8a0d-9fa8232cb269 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/66dd5c98-4d8e-4107-9301-ebd5bad4e96a Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:33:25 +0000 1106 no full Pickleball English Open: Day 3 Pickleball English Open: Day 3 Mark Mars It's gender doubles day! My first competitive game with a partner...which ended up in me getting locked out of the Telford International Centre car park!

]]> <p>It&#39;s gender doubles day! My first competitive game with a partner...which ended up in me getting locked out of the Telford International Centre car park!</p> 6d2a2a3b-7bb9-4320-a5e0-c0b7339077cc https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/4b41fad4-ff91-403c-a864-b9c61ba52d54 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:43:41 +0000 1106 no full Pickleball English Open: Day 2 Pickleball English Open: Day 2 Mark Mars Singles Day! The main event starts...

]]> <p>Singles Day! The main event starts...</p> c7490ee4-9c8f-443c-a6b3-d94a2e3531c2 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/366af3c3-eeb9-4a89-96ae-7fb5e862e1b4 Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:23:22 +0000 1585 no full Pickleball English Open: Day 1 Pickleball English Open: Day 1 Mark Mars Day 1 of the video diary from the first day of the Pickleball English Open. Wow! What a fantastic day, what a fantastic event. And it's not even started properly yet.

]]> <p>Day 1 of the video diary from the first day of the Pickleball English Open. Wow! What a fantastic day, what a fantastic event. And it&#39;s not even started properly yet. </p> 36fcb98f-6ef4-4b1b-8464-7f387ee07ae1 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/50439dc4-5eef-49e3-9b40-087cacacab5c Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:23:38 +0000 937 no full Prelude to the Pickleball English Open: Video Diary Day 0 Prelude to the Pickleball English Open: Video Diary Day 0 Mark Mars The English Open is the biggest pickleball event in Europe and for 2023 has 1059 players registered. 

I'll be attending, playing all the events I can, and getting involved as much as possible. 

The is the first of a series of video diary episodes I have planned whilst I am at the English Open so that I can share my experience and the buzz around the event! Let's go!

]]> <p>The English Open is the biggest pickleball event in Europe and for 2023 has 1059 players registered. </p><p>I&#39;ll be attending, playing all the events I can, and getting involved as much as possible. </p><p>The is the first of a series of video diary episodes I have planned whilst I am at the English Open so that I can share my experience and the buzz around the event! Let&#39;s go!</p> 22af8d65-b45f-48b6-9afc-13098442bcf6 https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/13309d0e-db77-49c0-be51-cd6a01cba859 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:10:16 +0000 871 no full Why Pickleball Addiction? Why Pickleball Addiction? Mark Mars I created the pickleball addiction channel and podcast to help promote and grow the game of Pickleball in the UK. 

I want to share the latest developments in the UK game, share my experience of events and festivals as well as provide commentary on what is happening in the USA and around the rest of the world.

]]> <p>I created the pickleball addiction channel and podcast to help promote and grow the game of Pickleball in the UK. </p><p>I want to share the latest developments in the UK game, share my experience of events and festivals as well as provide commentary on what is happening in the USA and around the rest of the world.</p> 1035deb4-0d02-4a13-b022-0f95f782f85c https://redcircle.com/shows/025d6a23-2b78-423e-b28d-ed7bb11c122a/episodes/4a2b59cf-6eb2-4b0f-a42e-2c6619fae781 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:48:31 +0000 478 no