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Ask Aaron: Fixing Your Pickleball Drama

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by Aaron Trost

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Got Pickleball Drama? Ask Aaron! The Dear Abby-meets-pickleball podcast hosted by Aaron Trost, a longtime pickleball player and coach. He will take all the tough questions on etiquette, rules, equipment and navigating the social dynamics of our great sport. Who knows....your drama might be the next Ask Aaron case! Feel free to send a question to askaaronpb@gmail.com This podcast is designed in part to bring attention to Pickleball Planter, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing pickleball around the world in missions work. www.pickleballplanter.com

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February 12, 2026

Stop Calling Yourself An OG. Warning to Pickleball Posers! | Editorial from Aaron

Recently I heard someone call themselves an “OG” in pickleball… and they started playing in 2023.Listen. Calling yourself an OG after two years is like claiming you’re a gangster because you moved into the neighborhood after the Trader Joe’s opened.So today we’re setting the record straight.Did you play on gym floors where nobody could tell the difference between basketball, volleyball, and pickleball lines?Did people argue whether just standing in the kitchen was a fault?Did your paddle cost $89 and people thought you were trying too hard?Do you know what a Jugs ball is without Googling it?If you don’t… you might not be an OG.We’re talking:Z5 clunk era playersPre–Pickleball TV pioneersThe days before delamination debatesWhen third shot drives could get you benched by a guy in two knee bracesAnd let’s be clear — you don’t call yourself an OG.Other people call you that.Real OGs send me your drama at AskAaronPB@gmail.comIf you enjoyed this episode, like & subscribe. It helps grow this community and supports Pickleball Planter, a nonprofit bringing pickleball equipment and opportunities to communities around the world. www.pickleballplanter.comUntil next pod. 🎙️🥒

February 5, 2026

Never Organizes. Always Shows Up!

Is there someone in your pickleball circle who never organizes a game… but somehow always assumes he’s in yours? Maybe he even invites himself.If you’ve got a pickleball freeloader, a pickleball crasher, or—worst of all—both, today’s Ask Aaron episode is for you.This one is an Ask Aaron first.On our last episode, a gentleman named Han wrote in complaining about the on-court banter of his partner, Chad. Chad heard the episode—and instead of whining, blocking, or subtweeting, he went straight to my inbox with a strong counterclaim.Respect. 🫡Chad’s question is simple:What do you do when a friend never organizes a game, but always invites himself to the ones you organize?As someone who’s probably organized 300+ rec games over the last few years, I break down:Why organizers deserve more creditHow freeloaders slowly turn organizers into customer service repsPractical (and petty) ways to force accountabilityWhen it’s time to hand over the clipboardAnd when it’s time to start charging a Non-Organizer Participation SurchargeWe even get into:🚩 Illegal substitution penalties💰 Unscheduled appearance fees📋 Mandatory organizing requirements🍻 Drinks-and-apps restitutionPlus, a shoutout to Phil Locklear in today’s Pickleball Planter Spotlight for his generosity and support of the game worldwide. www.pickleballplanter.comIf you’re tired of the “mind if I join?” guy…If you’re always the one setting the time, place, and lineup…Or if you’re worried you might be that guy…This episode is for you.👍 Like📌 Subscribe🏓 And help us put an end to pickleball crashers and freeloaders once and for all.See you next time. Got drama? AskAaronPB@Gmail.com

January 30, 2026

My Pickleball Partner Is SO Annoying — How Do I Make It Stop?

Are you playing pickleball with someone who’s really annoying on the court—and it’s starting to ruin the game for you? 😬 Today on Ask Aaron, we tackle a question from a listener named Han (could it be that Han? 🛸).Han plays rec games with a guy named Chad—a solid player, but one who delivers constant commentary like:<ul><li>“Nice serve!” when the serve was… not nice</li><li>Over-the-top celebrations after his mistakes</li><li>Encouragement that somehow makes you feel like the problem</li></ul>So how do you deal with an annoying pickleball partner without becoming the HR department of pickleball?In this episode, I break down: 🏓 Why familiar pickleball partners get more annoying over time 🏓 When to say something (and how to do it without awkwardness) 🏓 The “performance framing” trick to quiet excessive commentary 🏓 A last-resort strategy I call controlled pettiness 😈 🏓 Why some players talk so much in the first place (hint: anxiety, not malice)Plus: Star Wars references, Millennium Falcon pickleball hypotheticals, and a reminder that encouragement is only encouragement if the other person wants it.👇 Like & Subscribe if you enjoy pickleball etiquette, rec-game drama, and honest advice. It helps the channel grow—and helps support my charity Pickleball Planter, which gets paddles into communities around the world.📧 Got pickleball drama? Send it to <a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">askaaronpb@gmail.com</a>May the force be with you on the pickleball courts. 🏓✨

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What is Ask Aaron: Fixing Your Pickleball Drama?: Got Pickleball Drama? Ask Aaron! The Dear Abby-meets-pickleball podcast hosted by Aaron Trost, a longtime pickleball player and coach. He will take all the tough questions on etiquette, rules, equipment and navigating the social dynamics of our great sport. Who knows....your drama might be the next Ask Aaron case! Feel free to send a question to askaaronpb@gmail.com

This podcast is designed in part to bring attention to Pickleball Planter, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing pickleball around the world in missions work. www.pickleballplanter.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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