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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.

  1. 2025-05-13

    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. Chapters 00:00 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   Brands in this Show Kitchen Blockers - 10% Discount Code: PBToday10 https://kitchenblockers.com   Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Shipped from Canada for Canadians, and US for Others Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   CRBN Pickleball - 10% discount Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com   Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Diadem Pickleball - 10% discount Code: Supasenpai10 https:///diademsports.com   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown   All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.Show Links This Episode:

    1h 2m

  2. 2025-03-29

    Pickleball Wedding, Selkirk Labs 008 Update, Pickleball Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02 E03

    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Today 05:03 Pickleball Wedding 11:55 Selkirk Labs 008 Follow Up 24:51 Lessons and Skill Improvement 25:56 Game Performance Reflections 30:25 Power vs. Control in Gameplay 36:02 Pickleball Paddle Contest Winner 40:09 Pickleball Paddle Discounts   Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at  https://pickleballtoday.co/win Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.

    44 min

  3. 2025-03-15

    The Girlies, Six Zero New Gem, CRBN Results, Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02: E02

    00:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today 02:52 Exploring the 6.0 Next Gen Paddle 09:07 Addressing Elbow Injuries in Pickleball 18:14 Tournament Experiences and Strategies 25:32 Cruise Adventures and Pickleball 34:05 Announcing the Paddle Giveaway Winner 35:43 In-Depth Review of the CRBN TrueFoam Paddle 44:01 Exploring Paddle Accessories and Innovations 46:10 New PPA Rule on Targeting Above the Shoulders 54:04 Community Shoutout to "The Girlies" 01:00:25 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at  https://pickleballtoday.co/win Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.

    1h 5m

  4. 2025-01-29

    CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01

    CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01   Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today 03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways 05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball 11:49 Controversies in Pickleball: Paddle Bans and Player Dynamics 17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships 23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle 31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance 35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing 42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations 44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection 51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement   Brands in this Show CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/ Other Brands we really like and support. Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb 11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount Code: PBToday https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown   All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.Show Links This Episode:

    59 min

  5. 2024-11-12

    Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19

    Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem -  Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19 In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest,  Dr. Erik Korem. Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration. Some of Erik's background includes: NFL and NCAA Pioneer: Dr. Korem has served as a performance coach and sports scientist in the NFL and with NCAA athletes, training Olympic gold medalists along the way. His expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes. Wearable Technology Innovator: At Florida State University, Dr. Korem introduced athlete wearable tracking technology, opening a multi-billion-dollar market for sports wearables and data analytics. This pioneering work set new standards for athlete performance monitoring.     Show Notes for This Episode Courtesy - Dr. Erik Korem Use AIM7 for Free at part of the UCLA Pickleball Study Free Warmup Guide BluePrint Podcast - Release, Reset, Refocus   Pickleball Today   How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win Additional links that Support Out Channel   Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball  - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair   Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount  Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

    39 min

  6. 2024-11-05

    Pickleball Fitness in Depth, Pickleball Tournament Rant, Pickleball Paddle Giveaways EP:18

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences 13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges 22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball 27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience 34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren 48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant 56:08 Wrap-Up and Future Topics

    59 min

  7. 2024-10-22

    Pickleball on Cruise Ships, Paddle Giveaways, Dinking Secrets Revealed EP: 17

    Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark's dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don't miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode! 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Travel Adventures and Personal Updates 09:11 Pickleball on Cruise Ships 19:21 Dinking Secrets Revealed 32:52 Paddle Reviews and Recommendations 37:37 Upcoming Changes and Special Guests 39:34 Outro VIdeo

    40 min

  8. 2024-08-28

    PPA and Canadian Championship Update, Selkirk Slams UPA, D**k and D**k Reviewand More Paddle Giveaways E: 16

    In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles. He also shares his experience and the format at a local D**k and Drink event, and announces some personal updates. The episode concludes with a reminder to participate in their paddle giveaways. Show Links This Episode: How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win   Brands We Love Six Zero Pickleball  - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero   Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook   Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb   Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic   Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro   Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/volair Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount  Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

    31 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Patrick Batty & Johan Friesen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Pickleball Today - The POD

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