Smashing Plastic Podcast
By Tommy Welch
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Episodes: 49
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Welcome to the Smashing Plastic Podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of pickleball where we explore how this simple game of smashing a plastic ball can revolutionize your life! Join us as we uncover the incredible fitness benefits, the inclusive nature of the sport, and the vibrant community it fosters. From the health advantages to the sheer joy of gameplay, discover why pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a lifestyle. So grab your paddle, tune in, and let’s start smashing plastic together!
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16-Year-Old Pickleball Phenom Mackonner Dy on Chasing Pro Dreams
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May 15, 2026 |
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DUPR Ratings, Coach Ratings & Pickleball’s Biggest Problem: Accuracy
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May 01, 2026 |
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Resilience | Chris Singleton on Faith, Coaching, Culture & Overcoming Adversity
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Jack Munro on Pro Pickleball, Youth Development & the APP Tour
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Pickleball Mindset Secrets: Jill Martin on Playing to Your Superpower
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Pro Pickleball Training Secrets w/ Juan Benitez: Reps, Footwork, Dinks & Mindset
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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10-Year-Old Pickleball Phenom Halina Returns: PPA Masters Update, Training, & Tournament Life
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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PPR, Youth Pickleball Pathways, & Coaching Culture | Sarah Ansboury
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Why “Kitchen-First” Coaching Is Killing Amateur Pickleball | Dayne Gingrich
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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The Rattlesnake of Pickleball: Travis Rettenmaier
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Pickleball Coach to the Stars | Matt Manasse
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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DUPR CEO Tito Machado on Pickleball Ratings, Sandbagging & Youth Growth
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Pickleball's Trash Talking 10th Grader
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Pickleball Courts, Concrete, & Small Business Secrets You NEED to Know
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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PickleStrong: How Scott Mannetta Built a Movement Through Pickleball
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Charleston’s Weatherman Rob Fowler Predicts a Pickleball Boom
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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This Pickleball Program is Changing Lives | Adaptive Pickleball with Sandy Halkett
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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31: Grit, Grind, & Guts with Anderson Scarpa
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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30: Banter, Drills, and 50% Pickleball Wisdom | Ben & Joe
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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29: Power Up Your Pickleball Mindset | Ben-Jamin Toy
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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28: The Golden Boy of Pickleball | Scott Golden
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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27: 9-Year-Old Pickleball Prodigy | Halina Slowinski
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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26: Joy, Fitness, and Connection on the Court | Kip & Krissy Sterchi
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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25: DUPR and Why It Matters | Tommy Welch
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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24: Building a Pickleball Community | Dan Watters and Judd Perry
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May 15, 2025 |
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23: From Pizza Nights to Pro Lights | Joey Farias
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May 01, 2025 |
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22: From Coast Guard to Court: Eric Gonzalez’s Pickleball Journey
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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21: Noah Winningham’s Journey to the Top
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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20: From 290lbs to Pickleball Powerhouse | Leonard Fox
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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19: Top-Tier Tournaments with Katie Mell
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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18: Coaching Conversation with a Certified Paddle Tech - William Wert
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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17: US Coast Guard's Pickleball Star - Alessandro Rodriguez
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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16: Pickleball Growth, Coaching Insights, and Gear Talk with Jeff Conradi
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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15: Serving Success as an Event Organizer | Emily Taylor
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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14: Inside The Pickleball Pro Life | Jake Kusmider
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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13: Smash Your New Year Fitness Goals | Connor Derrickson
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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12: Building The Pickle Bar | Alisa Tolliver
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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11: Inside the MLP with a Texas Ranchers Owner | Mike Krilivsky
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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10: Insights From a Tournament Director with Max Easton
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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9: Leaving Tennis and Tech Tips with Rick Iazzi
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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8: Breaking Barriers: Growing Pickleball and Building Diversity with Des Brown
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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7: Pickleball Passion with Melinda Welch
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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6: Summer Recap with the Coach
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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5: Smashing Plastic Origins | Meet the Coach
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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4: Pickleball Basics with Community Expert Joshua Gale
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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3: Building Bonds and Business through Pickleball with Van Waring
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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2: The Future of Pickleball with Teen Sensation Cannon Corder
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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1: Unpacking the Pickleball Phenomenon: A Conversation with Jennings Smith
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May 15, 2024 |
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Trailer
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May 13, 2024 |