The Pickleball Diaries

Andrew Gorman
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Pickleball player Andrew “Gorms” and His Co-host Victor Chan recounts/reviews their experiences at Pickleball tournaments, answers listeners questions, gives their opinions on Pickleball news of the month and covers the news and results of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), Canadian Pickleball Association (CPA) Pro Tour and other Major Pickleball events in Canada.

  1. 23 hrs ago

    PBD:S4:E14: The CNPL Central Split Recap & World Cup Preview

    We recap all the games from the latest CNPL event and look at the standings in the final stretch of the season. As well as preview Canada’s draw at the World Cup.  1:07 intro and trades leading into the Central Split, 8:39 The Central Split: Production and day 1 results, 18:45 Day 2 results and standings heading into the season finale, 33:32 Lights pickup Darrin Wang & Rapids pickup Luca D’amico at trade deadline, 39:45 the 2027 season schedule is out, 46:32 Team Canada for Pickleball World Cup News and Draws, 1:14:36 Nationals and wrap up, Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/pickleball-world-cup-team-canada Website:  Team Canada Pickleball | World Cup 2026 Vietnam Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD:S4:E14: The CNPL Central Split Recap & World Cup Preview

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Ryan Torrisen

    Canada is headed to the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam!!!  PBD sits down with the players representing our country on the world stage!!! This episode: Open Team player: Ryan Torrisen. Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/pickleball-world-cup-team-canada Website:  Team Canada Pickleball | World Cup 2026 Vietnam Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD: Special: Meet Team Canada: Open Team: Ryan Torrisen

  3. Jul 27

    PBD:S4:E13: Alberta Provincials

    We recap our results from the 2026 Alberta Provincials as well as discussion on illegal paddles and the upcoming Rackets-Up Expo in 2027. 0:00 intro, 3:39 The Club 315 & the event itself, 12:33 Team Alberta, 19:35 the facility from a refs perspective & a few more perks we forgot, 28:55 Our results, 56:46 illegal paddles, injures & understanding rules, 1:27:21 The RacketsUp Expo is coming to Toronto, 1:34:58 wrap up Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/pickleball-world-cup-team-canada Website:  Team Canada Pickleball | World Cup 2026 Vietnam Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD:S4:E13: Alberta Provincials

  4. Jul 22

    PBD:S4:E12: The CNPL Metro Split Recap

    We Recap the games of the Metro split and other CNPL News, 0:00 intro, 5:00 Day 1 results, 18:07 Day 2 results, 25:22 team breakdowns & Lucas Wong is now on the Smash?, 44:00 playoffs heading to Waterloo! 49:48 next episode & Team Canada World Cup Support Team Canada at the World Cup: Go Fund me here:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/pickleball-world-cup-team-canada Website:  Team Canada Pickleball | World Cup 2026 Vietnam Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD:S4:E12: The CNPL Metro Split Recap

  5. Jun 18

    PBD:S4:E10: Team Canada Plural

    We chat on the two team Canadas that have been announced, APP Asia tour and more. 1:03 welcome back Vic, 2:48 The APP Asia tour, 7:13 Team Canada for the MLP Mid-season Event, 16:49 Team Canada World Cup 2026, if you want to sponsor or get involved msg Ricky at @yourpalrick or @teamcanadapb Instagram or Check out the website at www.teamcanadapb.ca, 34:06 CNPL Roster change for the Drive, 37:33 bad weather to start tournament season in Alberta & the decreasing signups for smaller tournaments & outdoor tournaments & more facilities coming, 55:10 Selkirk purchase of Bread & Butter, 1:05:14 no more blowing on the pickleball & wrap up. Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD:S4:E10: Team Canada Plural

  6. Jun 13

    PBD:S4:E9: The CNPL Eastern Split Recap

    We recap the results from the Eastern Split of the CNPL.  Gorms is flying Solo again.  0:00 The Eastern Split at the Atlantic Pickleball Club in PEI, 4:23 Day 1 Matches, 11:43 Day 2 Matches, 16:12 Standings and Team breakdowns, 32:13 Final thoughts and what’s coming up  Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD:S4:E9: The CNPL Eastern Split Recap

  7. May 28

    PBD:S4:E8: CNPL Western Split recap

    We chat on the results from the western split. 0:00 The Western Split and technical difficulties on day one, 6:55 Production, courts and last minute roster changes, 12:21 Day 1 Matches, 24:20 Day 2 Matches, 30:39 standings and take away for each team, 42:52 App announcement and what’s coming up, Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans!  Use the code ANDREW16178 at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to: https://saily.com/ ANDREW16178!

    PBD:S4:E8: CNPL Western Split recap

  8. May 16

    S4:E7: APA Results & PBC’s new programs

    We chat on APA results, PBC pilot league program, Joola lawsuit and more  1:04 APA Western Open, 17:28 UPA-A rules changes “blowing on the ball”, 30:21 Joola lawsuit, 45:55 PBC’s National League pilot program, 1:01:51 did PBC fumble the performance program before it even started?,1:29:52 wrap up and what’s coming up Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    S4:E7: APA Results & PBC’s new programs
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Pickleball player Andrew “Gorms” and His Co-host Victor Chan recounts/reviews their experiences at Pickleball tournaments, answers listeners questions, gives their opinions on Pickleball news of the month and covers the news and results of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), Canadian Pickleball Association (CPA) Pro Tour and other Major Pickleball events in Canada.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Gorman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Gorman
  • Show Website
    The Pickleball Diaries