Pickleball Fountain of Youth

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Hosted by Pickleball Hall of Famer Steve Paranto.

  1. FEB 16

    Erik Lange Oregon Pickleball Pro & Head Coach of the MLP St. Louis Shock

    Steve welcomes Major League Pickleball's St. Louis Shock Head Coach and top Oregon pickleball player Erik Lange to the Playhouse. Erik shares his roots in tennis & working for HEAD Sports before getting his start in pickleball in 2017. Steve and Erik talk about their first meeting, and Erik's first medal win at 2019 Nationals and his MLP Championship team win in 2023. Erik shares his decision to go pro full time and with his family's support, and to dedicate his life to the sport.

    1h 4m

  2. JAN 9

    'Pickleball - a *positive* Addiction!' with Jason Johnson, Addiction Recovery Specialist

    Pickleball enthusiast and addiction recovery specialist Jason Johnson is Steve's guest on this revealing and intense episode of PBFOY. Jason is in recovery after a wild life lived that most could hardly imagine. Addiction, incarceration, recovery, forgiveness and redemption are just a few of the story beats to Jason's incredible life's journey. Pickleball provides the path to a healthy addiction that Jason helps others to discover.

    1h 1m

  3. 10/17/2025

    Pickleball Fountain of Youth | Staying Active & Finding Joy with Larry Moon

    In this episode of The Pickleball Fountain of Youth, host Steve Paranto welcomes Larry Moon, a passionate player and instructor who believes the court is where health, happiness, and human connection come together. Larry talks about how he got started in pickleball, his coaching philosophy that prioritizes strategy and balance, and the mindset that keeps players thriving at any age. From injury prevention to community building, this conversation is packed with wisdom and good vibes. 🎙️ Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and a reminder that joy in the game is the real fountain of youth.

    1h 16m
  4. Dr. Renée Chang: Dermatology, Longevity & Senior Pro Pickleball - PBFOY Episode 13

    08/22/2025

    Dr. Renée Chang: Dermatology, Longevity & Senior Pro Pickleball - PBFOY Episode 13

    NPL Senior Pro Dr. Renée Chang joins Steve at the Playhouse in this episode of Pickleball Fountain of Youth. Renée shares her story about going Senior pro in pickleball and her career as a Dr. of Dermatology.  Be sure to subscribe and follow the Pickleball Fountain of Youth on YouTube. Video from the interview with Dr. Renée Chang coming soon!

    40 min

  5. 06/15/2025

    Secrets of Success from Independent Pickleball Club Owners - PBFOY Ep 12

    In this special episode of the Pickleball Fountain of Youth, Steve welcomes five Independent Pickleball Club owners from across the country for a panel discussion on the state of play in the pickleball club business. Christy Howden, Wolverine Pickleball (Ann Arbor MI) - www.wolverinepickleball.comDan McConnon, All In PIckleball Gym (Grand Rapids MI) - www.allinpickleballgym.comJoe Frank and Mitch Dunn, The Pickle Lodge (Cincinnati, OH) - www.thepicklelodge.comKevin Richards, RECS (Portland, OR), www.wearerecs.com

    1h 19m

  6. 05/19/2025 · BONUS

    Hanging out with Senior Pickleball Pro Stefan Andren at Paranto Playhouse

    Pickleball Hall of Famer Steve Paranto welcomes the top Senior Pickleball Pro Stefan Andren to the Paranto Playhouse in this episode.  Stefan shares his past experiences as a collegiate tennis player and his journey that brought him to play pickleball professionally. Steve and Stefan discuss the lessons tennis taught them and how their previous experience informed their understanding of the pro pickleball game as it exists today.

    1h 23m

  7. 04/10/2025

    From World Table Tennis to USA Pickleball Gold: Judy Hoarfrost

    Judy Hoarfrost has wielded a paddle as far back as she can remember, but it was apparent when she won her first National Championship at the age of 12 (Junior Girls) that she was destined for a life in Table Tennis. In this episode of Pickleball Fountain of Youth, host Steve Paranto dives deep into Judy's historic, Hall of Fame role as a Table Tennis pro, her recent introduction to pickleball and her success in bringing her incredible skills from Table Tennis to the pickleball court.  At just 15 years old, Judy was the youngest member of the US National Team competing at the '71 World Table Tennis Championships in Nagoya, Japan. She was a member of the “Ping Pong Diplomacy” Team that made history in 1971 when they toured China and met Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. She was many-times a US Junior Champion, 2-time US Senior Champion, a 3-medal winner of the Pan Am Games, and 2-time Oregon Champion for both Men & Women. In 2020, Judy was introduced to pickleball and connected with her future Mixed Doubles partner, Pickleball Hall of Famer Steve Paranto. Just 2 years later she would win gold in Women’s Doubles 65+ 4.5 at the 2022 USA Pickleball National Championships.  Judy was inducted into the US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, as well as the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. She is the owner of Paddle Palace, which sells all things Table Tennis.

    1h 17m

  8. 02/15/2025

    PBFOY Ep. 9: Innovation of "The Erne" shot, w/John Dixon

    With a Hall of Famer like Steve Paranto as the "Pickleball Fountain of Youth" host, we sometimes get to capture conversations between Steve and people who are an important part of pickleball's rich history. In this episode, Steve sits down with John Dixon, the (likely) inventor of the shot that has come to be known as "The Erne." John tells Steve the story about how, in 1994, he innovated and used the first official Erne in a pickleball tournament.

    45 min
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