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Big Dink Energy is the funny pickleball podcast for real rec players, paddle addicts, and people who love the game but don’t take it too seriously. 🎧 Weekly episodes packed with: Court-side banter & rule rants Gear talk & guest interviews Off-the-court chaos: relationships, life, and hot takes Whether you're a casual dinker, pickle-curious beginner, or just here for the laughs, you'll find relatable debates, ridiculous stories, and unexpected inspiration. Half insight. Half nonsense. 100% en ...
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Can Pretty Be Powerful? Decency Laws, Pickleball Injuries | Karen w/ The Pretty Pickleball Company
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Send us a text 🎙️ Can “pretty” be powerful? Karen from The Pretty Pickleball Company says yes—and she brought receipts (and sparkles). 🔥 We’re diving into: The one decency law we’d all pass (spoiler: check your fridge) Celebrity paddles, carbon fiber fairy tales & unapologetic branding Pickleball injuries, Blue Zones, and why playing might help you…
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Pickleball, Moon Landing & Recovery | Evan Slaughter w/ Fit to Serve
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Send us a text We’re coming in hot with: 🧻 A heated debate about how to hang your toilet paper 🌕 Moon landing conspiracies we probably shouldn’t believe 🩳 Pickleball advice from a guy in jorts (you already know) 🕵️♂️ A surprise cameo from the actual Secret Service Plus, Evan Slaughter aka Fit to Serve opens up about addiction recovery, discovering…
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Pickleball, Therapy & Gen Z Slang Battles | Michelle w/The Dink Shrink
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Send us a text What do Gen Z slang, paddle throwing, and OnlyFans all have in common? Apparently, this episode. We kick things off with a generational slang trivia battle—Boomers to Gen Alpha—where words like “mid,” “skibidi,” and “gag me with a spoon” cause complete chaos. ("Wait… yacht means big booty now?!") Then we’re joined by Michelle, aka Th…
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Pickleball Excuses, UK Growth & Competitive Dating | Dawna Strouse w/Dink Date
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Send us a text Is “I usually play better” the most delusional line in rec play? In this week’s Dink or Destroy, we’re calling out excuse-energy and debating whether it’s ever okay to downplay a loss. Then we sit down with Dawna Strouse, founder of Dink Date—a new AI-powered app making waves in the pickleball world by matching players on and off the…
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Flirting at Open Play & Viral Pickleball Anthems | Ellie Santra w/ Pickleball Is Life
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Send us a text 🎤 Zumba. Shimmies. Flirting mid-rally?! This week’s Kitchen Talk kicks off with a wild story from the court—when one player turned open play into open season for single men. Spoiler: he was married. And yes, we name names (sort of). 💅 Then we serve up an interview with Ellie Santra, the viral singer-songwriter behind the “Big Dink En…
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Pickleball Tattoos, League Drama & Adulting Fails | Tommy Flaim w/ Silly Pickles
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Send us a text This week’s News You Can Use is unhinged—in the best way. We’re talking cryptic floorboard messages, sketchy skeleton pranks, expired lettuce, and why adult life is just a series of bizarre plot twists. Plus, would you get a pickleball tattoo? We’re debating that and other ridiculous ideas. Then we chat with Tommy Flaim, the mastermi…
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Pickleball Bruises, Playground Beef & Musty Pudding | Wes Dawg
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Send us a text One of us took a pickleball straight to the butt—don’t worry, it's still family friendly. We’re talking open play chaos, the weirdest desserts ever created, and the childhood games we think deserve a pro sports comeback. Wes Dogg joins us to talk pickleball content, comedy, and building a brand while still drilling for dinks. And in …
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Unforced Errors, Rage Triggers & Prison Pickleball | Tim Schnupp w/The PutAway
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Send us a text Overhead smashes, loud chewers, and cardboard hoarders—what do they all have in common? They drive us nuts. We’re breaking down unforced errors on and off the pickleball court, plus chatting with Tim from The PutAway in Maryland about building a killer community and facility. And in Dink or Destroy, we’re talking prison pickleball. R…
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Pickleball, Parenting Rants & Poop Coffee?! | Trisha Shelley w/ Pickle Hood
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Send us a text Pickleball, parenting rants, and poop coffee — what could go wrong? 🤯 We’re diving into pretentious parenting, shady pickleball open play players, and a toothpaste you definitely don’t want. Trisha Shelley from Pickle Hood joins us to talk community, confidence, and why pickleball magic matters. And in Dink or Destroy, we’re calling …
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Porch Naps, Popcorn Secrets & Pickleball Vibes | Jonathan “The Glove” Beasley
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Send us a text What do porch naps, expired toilet paper, paddle stacking drama, and popcorn hacks have in common? Somehow…pickleball. In this episode, we dig into on-court etiquette, community quirks, accidental naps, and whether leaving voicemails is a generational curse. Then we hit the courts with Jon “The Glove” Beasley from Chesapeake, Marylan…
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Pickle Richards, Paddle Stack Drama & League Showdowns | Roger Caneda
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Send us a text We’ve all met one… the Pickle Richard at open play who forgets it’s a pickleball community, not a country club. We’re talking paddle-stacking chaos, net height secrets, and how bad behavior can kill the pickleball vibe. Then we dive into a Pickle Pal interview with Roger Caneda, a sponsored singles player making waves in the competit…
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Pizza Fights, Parent Lies & Nasty Nelsons | Christine w/ Buffalo Pickleball Club
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Send us a text This episode has it all: 🧠 The lies our parents told us (and the ones we’re passing on) 🍍 Defending pineapple on pizza like it’s a way of life 💥 What the heck is a Nasty Nelson — and why are we into it? 🏓 Plus, we chat with Christine from Buffalo Pickleball Club about building community, battling the snow, and the wild west of court …
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Pickleball Dodgeball, Plane Clappers & Mall Court Conversions | Cody w/ Dinkn’ Donuts
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Send us a text Clapping when the plane lands? That’s a red flag. Pickleball dodgeball? That’s a green light. And we’re talking about both. This week we dive into: 🛬 The people who clap when the plane lands (WHY?) 🤫 Silent pickleball: strategy or nonsense? 🏓 A twist on dodgeball you didn’t know you needed 🍩 A visit from Cody aka Dinkn’ Donuts 🏪 Mall…
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Recipe Rage, Crocs on Court & Pickleball Culture | Kim w/ Texas House of Pickleball
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Send us a text We’re coming in hot with: 🔥 A food fight (but make it virtual) 👟 A swollen ankle caused by what?! 🏓 Court culture that might just save your sanity Plus, meet the woman turning a Texas pickleball facility into a full-blown movement—with concerts, cocktails, and controversy. And yes… someone actually played in those shoes. 🎧 Listen now…
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Dishwasher Drama, Court Grudges & Massachusetts Pickleball | Lisa w/ Marblehead Pickleball
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Send us a text Forks up or forks down? The kitchen heats up with a full-on dishwasher showdown before we head to Marblehead, MA to meet Lisa—USA Pickleball ambassador and community builder. She’s growing courts, welcoming new players, and showing how local pickleball can thrive. Plus: Headphones during play—Dink or Destroy? And the wild new flirtin…
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Pickleball Fashion Wars, Smokin’ Ernie Bets & Standing Out | Smiley Riley
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Send us a text 👀 Country club chic or party store raid? Pickleball fashion has two extremes, and we’re calling them out. From crisp visors to full-blown Elvis jumpsuits, where do you stand? 💥 Plus, Smiley Riley joins us to talk: How to stand out in pickleball—on and off the court. A $500 Ernie bet—who’s got the guts to take it? The wildest pickleba…
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Smash Olympics, Pickleball Cocktails & De-Influencing Energy | Smash Park Team
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Send us a text 🚨 Smash Park is changing the game! Pickleball? Axe throwing? Giant Jenga, cornhole, and a SHOTSKI?! We sit down with Cody and Jerry from Smash Park, the pickleball and entertainment hotspot that's bringing serious fun to courts across the country. We’re talking: 🔥 The rise of Smash Park leagues and how they cater to every skill level…
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Celebs in Pickleball, Fighter Turned Fanatic & Court Debates | Shawn Paul w/ Shawn Paul Pickleball
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Send us a text Tom Brady owns a pickleball team?! From tequila to sports franchises, celebs seem to have their hands in everything—but is this good for pickleball, or just another hype train? We’re breaking it down and welcoming Shawn Paul, Pickleball Coordinator at the North Royalton Ohio YMCA, to talk about his journey from fighter to pickleball …
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Million-Dollar Courts, Divider Fails & Paddle Collisions | John Solema w/ Pickleball Space Arizona
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Send us a text Million-dollar courts with no dividers?! We traveled for some top-tier pickleball only to spend half the time chasing rogue balls. What gives?! We’re diving into court design fails, why some facilities just don’t get it, and whether baby gates might be the real MVP. Plus, we catch up with John Solema from Pickleball Space Arizona to …
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Pickleball Noise Wars, Caffeinated Dinks & Neighborhood Drama | James w/ Side Out Coffee
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Send us a text Pickleball noise complaints? HOA drama? Some people just wake up looking for things to be mad about. We’re diving into the so-called “pickleball noise wars” and why some folks think a plastic ball is ruining their peace (spoiler: it’s not). Then, we sit down with James from Side Out Coffee, the first-ever pickleball coffee brand, to …
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