Join hosts Pickleball Pat Batty and Johan Friesen on Pickleball Today and Pickleball Today - The POD, Canada’s Leading Pickleball News Source, and now with a wide US audience well.
Pat and John cover everything from players and clubs to tournaments, business, gear, travel tips, and more:
They cover, both the Canadian and US Pickleball scene, which is thriving with a number of professional leagues, and hundreds of private, public, and non-profit clubs in both countries.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Pat and John have you covered with expert commentary and in-depth coverage of this exciting sport. Tune in for all things Pickleball – from coast to coast to coast!
Pat and John are passionate volunteers, dedicating their time and energy to bring you high-quality content on the world of Pickleball. Any money earned through promotions, ads, or sponsorships goes directly to support specialized long-term care for Patrick’s wife, who is bravely battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Kitchen Blockers Pickleball Eyewear, MLP Controversy, Paddle Giveaways and more
In this Episode of Pickleball Today we have an extensive conversation the Brad Robins. Brad is the co founder of Kitchen Blockers. Kitchen Blockers are a unique type of pickleball eyewear. Brad has a fascinating back story, and career helping launch both Apple and Facebook. In addition he has represented, managed, and guided many pro athlete, and has owned an Ontario based hockey team. Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:08 Major League Pickleball Highlights and Controversies
09:01 Local Youth Paddle Donations
11:55 Introducing Brad Robbins and Kitchen Blockers 1
4:49 Brad Robbins' Background and Experience including Apple and Facebook Startups
39:08 The Development and Evolution of Kitchen Blockers
56:21 Discount Code and Where to Buy ENTER OUR PADDLE GIVEAWAY CONTEST AT https://pickleballtoday.co/WIN
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In this episode of Pickleball Today the POD, hosts Patrick Batty and Johan Friesen discuss a variety of topics including a unique pickleball wedding experience, new equipment from Selkirk Labs, and the importance of taking lessons to improve gameplay. They also analyze their recent games, share strategies, and award some pickleball paddles and a new contest.
15 Mar 2025
The Girlies, Six Zero New Gem, CRBN Results, Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02: E02
In this Episode, Pat and John discuss a new prototype paddle we received from Six Zero. John shares some results he’s had the the CRBN Trufoam. We do a Community Shoutout to Anna Bright, and Rachel Rohrbacher for their influence on the game.
We also giveaway another paddle, and launch this months Paddle giveaway contest
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30,797
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
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