Ball Too Well Podcast

About Ball Too Well Podcast

What happens when two besties meet on Bumble BFF, pick up a paddle, and realize Taylor Swift lyrics double as game strategy? You get Ball Too Well — the podcast where pickleball, friendship, and Taylor Swift collide. Chelsea & Leah bring you tournament recaps, rec play chaos, and Swiftie-coded hot takes, all wrapped up in the kind of bestie banter that feels like your weekly pre-game warmup. We've got decent dinks, questionable lob strategy, and even better opinions. New episodes weekly-ish.

Publisher

Ball Too Well Podcast

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Aug 2025

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Episode 14: Happy Birthday Taylor!! 🎉✨

   This week we’re celebrating Taylor Swift’s birthday the only way we know how — by diving headfirst into all things Taylor. From the emotional rollercoaster of the new docuseries (yes, we cried) to surprise moments with Travis, creative process highlights, Florence being an actual mythical goddess, and our early thoughts on what’s coming next… we’re covering it all. We also recap our night at TaylorFest, which included plenty of Red + TTPD, unanswered “Woodvale” questions, and the realization that we now need a millennial survival kit for events (TUMS included). Plus, a quick look at upcoming pickleball events — Raleigh PPA, Golden Ring Nationals, and the Colorado Champions Cup III at the new 3rd Shot Riverpoint. It’s our last episode before the holidays, so thanks for hanging out with us, laughing with us, and being in your Taylor Era right alongside us. 💛 🎧 Listen now → https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast (https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast)

2. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Episode 13: Winter Classic II Recap

   We’re back from the Winter Classic II and honestly? We’re still riding the high. ❄️✨ This episode is a full recap of an unhinged, wholesome, cookie-fueled tournament weekend — from working the room and meeting so many of you (!!) to watching incredible matches whenever we could sneak away from our table. We talk: 🎉 Our favorite moments from the weekend🍪 Why Chelsea’s cookies were the REAL champions (confirmed by multiple players 😂)🏓 Winner’s Circle breakdown across every division📝 Behind-the-scenes moments that made us believe… we could totally host our own tournament someday (Girls Tournament 2026??) Then we look ahead: ✨ The Taylor Swift Showgirl Showdown✨ Taylor’s 36th birthday + Taylorfest✨ Docuseries drop✨ Raleigh PPA Challenger✨ Colorado Champions Cup III at the NEW Riverpoint 3rd Shot Pickleball If you love pickleball, friendship bracelets, bestie energy, and just the right amount of Taylor Swift references, this is your comfort-watch episode. 🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast (https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast) 📸 Follow us on IG/TikTok @BallTooWellPodcast Whether you're Team Dink or just here for the Taylor talk — thanks for hanging out with us today. 💕

3. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Episode 12: All You Had To Do Was Stay… in Ready Position

   Episode 12 of the Ball Too Well Podcast is here, and today we’re combining two of our favorite things: pickleball strategy and Taylor Swift eras. In this episode, we break down every major pickleball shot and assign it the Taylor Swift album it perfectly matches — from Debut serves to Lover returns, Reputation third shots, and 1989 volleys. Whether you’re new to pickleball, a seasoned rec player, or a certified Swiftie, this one is for you. We also share gameplay tips, movement reminders (yes, you STILL need to get into ready position), and upcoming pickleball + Taylor community events, including the Taylor Swift Showgirl Showdown and major tournaments happening in December and early 2026. Follow us on Instagram/TikTok @BallTooWellPodcast for updates, event details, behind-the-scenes content, and more Swiftie-pickleball crossover chaos. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your pickle bestie! 💜

4. 

   25 Nov 2025

   Episode 11: We're Back (and thankful)

   Episode 11 is here and… where the hell have we been, loca? This week, we’re catching you up on everything: pickleball drama, Taylor Swift financial ruin (aka Swiftmas), Greece mishaps, chemo appointments, haircut mania, table events, and gearing up for the Winter Classic II. In This Week in PB, we break down the Veolia Lakeland Open—ALW domination, Roscoe Bellamy’s first PPA gold (plus some Hunter Johnson theatrics), Anna Bright vs the Kawamoto sisters, and a five-game mixed showdown that gave us life. In Taylor Talk, we enter the battlefield that is 13 Days of Swiftmas: ornaments, slippers, jammies, Eras drops, SNOWGLOBES, cardigans that weren’t cardigans, and yet another vinyl variant. Our wallets? Not well. Then in our Main Event, we fill you in on life lately. Chelsea’s Greece trip included food poisoning, getting lost, ancient ruins, Hallmark-movie pickleball, and a newfound international fan club. Leah… went to chemo, played PB, got recognized at a drill class, cut her hair at midnight, and watched Mom & Dad SLAY in a tournament. We wrap up with what we’re thankful for, upcoming events, and all the ways you can come hang out with us IRL. Whether you’re Team Dink, Team Lob, or just here for the Taylor talk — welcome back, besties. 💜

5. 

   28 Oct 2025

   Minisode 2: Ashley's Birthday!

   She’s blunt. She’s hilarious. She’s probably rolling her eyes at this description. This minisode is a love letter (with a little friendly roasting) to our coach, Ashley, who’s been the rock of our pickleball journey — and maybe the reason we’re still barely hanging on in rec play.

6. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Episode 10: Fearless (Our Take)

   The Fearless era gets the Ball Too Well treatment — and honestly, it’s golden. Leah’s unexpectedly obsessed, Chelsea’s still not convinced, and together they break down why this “country” album somehow sounds like pop perfection. From “Love Story” to the vault tracks that deserved better (Mr. Perfectly Fine, anyone?), we’re talking storytelling, nostalgia, and that peak 2008 energy. Plus: the latest pickleball drama from the inaugural LT Open, where Lea Jansen and Chris Haworth battled for gold — and yes, there are Taylor parallels. If your pre-game playlist is 90% Taylor Swift and your serve is more chaotic good than consistent, this one’s for you. 💬 Follow us @BallTooWellPodcast on Instagram & TikTok 🎧 Subscribe, share with your pickle bestie, and remember — every shot’s in if no one calls it out.

7. 

   15 Oct 2025

   Our First Minisode!

   Our first ever minisode is here! Leah and Chelsea break down all the chaos (and rain delays) from the Fasenra Virginia Beach Cup Presented by Joola — from Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio locking in their fifth straight PPA title to ALW going full superhuman mode. Zero matches dropped. 34 games. 16 matches. 3 crowns. 162 total golds. She’s not human, she’s The Showgirl. 👑 We talk weather delays, indoor pickleball dreams, and yes… how long it actually takes to get “werm.” Plus, in Taylor Talk, it’s announcement overload: a 6-part docuseries, an updated Eras Tour movie (now with TTPD!), and a merch drop that broke our souls and our bots.

8. 

   7 Oct 2025

   Episode 9: Ball Too Well (Jenny's Version)

   This week, we finally made it happen — our third bestie and honorary co-host Jenny joins the pod! 🎉 She’s the Houston icon we’ve mentioned in almost every episode, and now she’s here in Denver for a weekend of laughter, friendship bracelets, and chaotic storytelling. We talk about how we all met (spoiler: it involves the internet, pedicures, and fate), Jenny’s trip to Oktoberfest in Germany 🍻, and the real secrets to friendship in your 30s. Plus, we dive into first concerts, dream jobs, horoscopes, “hear me out” crushes, and when we each feel most like ourselves. In Taylor Talk, we’re fresh off The Life of a Showgirl movie — and a little confused that nothing happened?? 👀 We unpack our feelings, obviously. It’s an episode full of bestie energy, big laughs, and all the reasons friendship deserves its own era. 💖 🎧 Listen now → https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast (https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast) #BallTooWellPodcast #PickleballPodcast #TaylorSwiftPodcast #MillennialPodcast #SwiftTok

9. 

   4 Oct 2025

   Episode 8: The Life of a Showgirl Listen Through

   Taylor dropped The Life of a Showgirl — and we hit record. No takes, no prep, just three Swifties reacting in real time as the album went live. Expect emotional whiplash, lyrical confusion, and maybe a few unhinged squeals. Was it the pop era we were promised? Let’s just say… our eyebrows did a lot of heavy lifting. 🎧 Grab your headphones, press play with us, and let’s figure out together what exactly just happened in Taylor’s showgirl universe.

10. 

    30 Sept 2025

    Episode 7: Pickle Like It's 1965

    This week, we’re taking it vintage. The Sacramento Vintage Open gave us pickleball like our parents might have played it — wooden paddles, long rallies, broken grips, and finals that dragged late into the night. It turns out when you take away the high-tech carbon fiber, patience (and maybe a spare paddle or three) becomes your best friend. We break down the highlights — from Kate Fahey’s insane gets and post-win pool jump to the Johnson siblings pulling off another mixed doubles win. Plus, a look at the Malaysia Cup, where the crowds put U.S. tournaments to shame with their energy. Our main event this week? Indoor vs. outdoor pickleball. We debate the pros, cons, and why Leah is basically allergic to sunshine. 🌞➡️🚫 And of course, Taylor Talk delivers: a chaotic signed album drop, site crashes, and the countdown to TS12 dropping in just 3 days (!!). Godspeed, Swifties. 💿✨ So grab your wooden paddle, tighten your ponytail, and join us — because sometimes the past really does hit different. Listen now → https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast (https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast)

11. 

    23 Sept 2025

    Episode 6: The Story of Us

    This week, we’re turning the mic on ourselves — it’s the get to know us episode! From our small-town roots in Minnesota and Texas to how we ended up in Colorado, we’re sharing everything: dream jobs, first concerts, weird “hear me out” crushes, and the most millennial things we’ve done lately. We talk comfort food, dream vacations, favorite Taylor eras, and what we hope you take away from this podcast — spoiler: it’s that pickleball should be fun and friendship is kind of the whole point. But don’t worry, we didn’t skip the hot topics: Tyra Black was spotted in Denver, we break down the PickleMatch event at The Picklr, and of course, Taylor Talk — including a Debut album deep dive, our fave and least fave tracks, and which songs we can’t wait to hear re-recorded. Plus, a reminder that TS12 is only 10 days away (!!) and some upcoming Colorado pickleball events you won’t want to miss. So grab your paddle, your protein coffee or Dr Pepper, and come hang out — because sometimes the best story is the one you tell yourself. 💕 Listen now → https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast (https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast)

12. 

    16 Sept 2025

    Episode 5: The Jeffisode

    Episode 5: The Jeffisode – Pickleball Perspectives with a Pro We’re back, besties — and this week’s episode is all about giving the people what they want: The Jeffisode. That’s right, we’re joined by 5.0 player and 3rd Shot legend Jeff Moulton (and yes, we asked about Merlow). We cover everything from how Jeff got started in pickleball, his role at 3rd Shot, and the story behind The Pickle Academy — to rapid-fire questions that range from favorite shots and pre-game rituals to the age-old debate of spaghetti hair vs. sweating maple syrup. Spoiler: things get weird. But first, we break down all the action from the Cincinnati Showcase: Anna Leigh Waters’ insane singles streak, the Kawamoto twins’ Cinderella run, and the paddle drama that had pros scrambling. Then in Taylor Talk, we dive into her sneaky Chiefs game entrance, that giant corn maze tribute in Missouri, and the record-breaking hype for TS12. Plus, we’ve got all the details on upcoming Colorado pickleball events — including the PickleMatch CO launch, Mile High Classic, and more (don’t forget to use code BALLTOOWELL10 for a discount for the Winter Classic II). Whether you’re Team Dink or just here for the Taylor talk, this one’s packed with hot takes, pro insights, and plenty of laughs. Follow us on social media→ https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast (https://linktr.ee/balltoowellpodcast) Follow Jeff on Instagram→ jeffmoulton.pb (https://www.instagram.com/jeffmoulton.pb/#) Follow Summit Pickleball on Instagram→ summitpbcollective (https://www.instagram.com/summitpbcollective/#)

13. 

    2 Sept 2025

    Episode 4: What's Your Style?

    This week on Ball Too Well, we’re talking types — from the way we play pickleball to the way Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just broke the internet with their engagement. 💍🎶 We kick things off with Taylor Talk: where we were when it happened, the ring, the Lover garden vibes, and why Ed Kelce might just be America’s favorite dad. Then we break down the Walgreens Open in Vegas — Tyra Black’s breakout weekend, Jorja Johnson’s resilience, and a 17-year-old champ in men’s singles. Our main event? The types of social play: open play chaos, curated groups, drill & play, and private lessons. We share what works for us and why “just one more game” hits differently depending on your type. Plus, our typical weekly schedules, upcoming Colorado events (don’t forget code BALLTOOWELL10 for the Winter Classic II), and a countdown to TS12 !! Whether you’re Team Dink or Team Taylor, this one’s got something for you. 💖

14. 

    26 Aug 2025

    Episode 3: MLP Finals Rally Era — From The Chosen Ones to Champs

    Episode 3 is here and we’re diving straight into the chaos of the MLP Premier Finals. 🏆 The Columbus Sliders didn’t just show up — they dominated, taking down the New Jersey 5s in a run people are already calling the most impressive postseason in MLP history. We break it all down: women’s doubles dominance, Columbus’s mixed doubles flex, and why Daescu is basically the Travis Kelce of pickleball right now (spoiler: Parris Todd might just be our Taylor). Plus, we’ve got hot takes about scheduling (why Friday??), ponytail envy, and a dream breaker that actually delivered. And because it’s Ball Too Well, we couldn’t resist slipping in a little Taylor Swift — including our early track ranking for TS12 and some fearless opinions on what we think she’s going to drop. 🎶 It’s part pickleball breakdown, part bestie banter, and part “one more game” energy — all wrapped up in this week’s episode. ✨ Don’t forget: Wheat Ridge 3rd Shot Pickleball listeners — use code BALLTOOWELL10 for the upcoming Winter Classic II ✨

15. 

    19 Aug 2025

    Wannabee Friends?

    From BumbleBFF swipes to pickleball courts and Taylor Swift playlists, Leah & Chelsea break down how their friendship went from “hey, wanna hang out?” to “soulmate status.” This week, the Ball Too Well girls dive into MLP San Diego chaos (including not one, not two, but three dreambreakers), celebrate Jorja Johnson’s MVP run, and share why Paris Todd + Lea Jansen teaming up is the girly pop collab we didn’t know we needed. Plus, upcoming events, Taylor countdowns, and the story of how a pickleball 101 class turned into a pickleball obsession. Whether you’re here for the lobs or the lyrics, this episode proves the best matches in life aren’t always on the scoreboard.

16. 

    14 Aug 2025

    A Big Dill: Recapping Our First Pickleball Tournament

    Welcome to the Ball Too Well Podcast—where pickleball passion meets Taylor Swift appreciation. In our very first episode, we take you courtside for the highs and lessons learned from our debut tournament. From picking the perfect team name (and tie-dyeing it into existence) to navigating first-match nerves and chasing that “just one more game” feeling, we’re sharing it all. We’ll also hit the big headlines in pickleball this week: Ben Johns goes global 🌏, Anna Leigh Waters continues her reign 👑, and breakout teen John Lucian Goins shakes things up. So refill your water bottle, tighten that ponytail, and let’s ball too well. Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a comment, then follow us on Instagram & TikTok! @balltoowellpodcast

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