Pickleballers Next Door

Mike Paze and Christana Elliott
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Welcome to the Pickleballers Next Door podcast. Mike & Christana will be traveling around the country recording episodes at pickleball courts inside and outside,  talking to the everyday pickleball player. Find out what they love about pickleball and build a big pickleball community. 

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 83 - Mayci J. Neeley: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Backyard Pickleball & the Pickleball Lifestyle

    Send us Fan Mail Mayci joins us to talk about her love for pickleball, what inspired her to build a regulation-size pickleball court right in her backyard, and how having a court at home has created a place for family, friends, fun, and competition. We talk about the growing pickleball lifestyle, why backyard pickleball courts are becoming so popular, and how the sport continues to bring people together both on and off the court. Whether you know Mayci from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, follow the growing world of celebrity pickleball, or you’ve dreamed about having your own backyard pickleball court, this is an episode you’ll want to catch. 🎙️ Episode 83 – Pickleballers Next Door Featuring Mayci J. Neeley If you want your own court please contact Scott Winters at https://pickleballmanagement.com/.  Tell him Pickleballers Next Door sent you! Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  2. Aug 13

    Episode 82 - Stop Pickleball Injuries Before They Happen | ProAlign Chiropractic

    Send us Fan Mail Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, but with more time on the court can come sore knees, tight backs, shoulder pain, elbow problems, and other common pickleball injuries. In Episode 82 of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana sit down with LaMarcus from ProAlign Chiropracticto talk about how pickleball players can help prevent injuries, improve mobility, recover faster, and keep their bodies performing at their best. We discuss common injuries seen in pickleball players, why proper body alignment and mobility matter, what players often do wrong before and after playing, and how chiropractic care may fit into an overall injury-prevention and recovery routine. Whether you're a recreational player, tournament competitor, weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to keep playing pickleball for years to come, this episode is packed with practical information to help you stay healthy, move better, and stay on the court. 🎙️ Pickleballers Next Door – Episode 82 Guest: LaMarcus | ProAlign Chiropractic If you love pickleball, player stories, tips, health, training, and everything happening around the pickleball community, subscribe to Pickleballers Next Door and follow along for more episodes. Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  3. Aug 6

    Episode 81 - Stretch Everyday to Avoid Injuries. Stretch Zone

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with  Dani Dotson & Russell Stretch Zone and why it is important to stretch on a daily basis and how much better you will feel on and off the court. We revisit episode 60, because of how important stretching is to avoid injury.    Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  4. Jul 30

    Episode 80 - The Dink Movie Review: Is It Making Fun of Pickleball Players?

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 80 of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana are joined by Raymond DeJesus, a fellow pickleball player who shares the court with Mike regularly, to review the pickleball comedy The Dink. Was the movie celebrating the pickleball community—or making fun of pickleball players and the sport’s biggest stereotypes? We break down the funniest moments, the exaggerated pickleball personalities, and the ongoing rivalry between tennis and pickleball. We also discuss why some tennis players can seem frustrated, territorial, or even a little snobby as pickleball continues taking over courts across the country. Is the tension really about court space, or are tennis players finally realizing that pickleball is here to stay? The movie’s ending may say it all: even the skeptical tennis players eventually pick up a paddle and start playing pickleball. Join us for a fun and honest conversation about The Dink, pickleball culture, tennis-versus-pickleball court battles, and why so many people are becoming addicted to America’s fastest-growing sport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP84bbzw76g The Dink - Trailer Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  5. Jul 23

    Episode 79 Eric Lazar Refused to stop LIVING! Surfing and Pickleball

    Send us Fan Mail Pickleballers Next Door goes deeper with Eric Lazar and his remarkable story of resilience, courage and adventure. After a life-changing injury left him in a wheel chair, Eric refused to let his circumstances define what his life could become. He continues to embrace every opportunity-surfing, go-karting, competing and discovering a true passion for pickleball. Eric shares how he adapted physically and mentally, what keeps him moving forward and why living life to its fullest remains at the center of everything he does. His story is a powerful reminder that even when life changes unexpectedly, purpose, competition and joy can still be found. This is more than a pickleball conversation. It is an inspiring look at perseverance, possibility and the determination to keep showing up. Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  6. Jul 16

    Episode 78: Scott Winters of Pickleball Management Group Brings Mobile Pop-Up Pickleball Courts Anywhere

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when there are not enough pickleball courts for a tournament, festival, corporate event, or community gathering? Scott Winters and Pickleball Management Group bring the courts directly to you. In Episode 78 of Pickleballers Next Door, we sit down with Scott Winters to discuss how Pickleball Management Group creates mobile, pop-up pickleball experiences for events of all sizes. Their portable court systems can transform parking lots, convention spaces, recreation areas, and other temporary locations into exciting places to play pickleball. Scott shares what it takes to install professional pop-up pickleball courts, and how mobile courts can help tournament directors, event planners, businesses, municipalities, and communities introduce more people to America’s fastest-growing sport. We also discuss the continued growth of pickleball, the shortage of available court space, and how temporary court installations can create new opportunities without the time and expense of building a permanent facility. Whether you are organizing a pickleball tournament, corporate event, fundraiser, festival, exhibition, or community activation, this episode shows how Pickleball Management Group can bring the complete pickleball experience directly to your location. Listen to Pickleballers Next Door Podcast Episode 78  to learn how Scott Winters and Pickleball Management Group are helping pickleball pop up almost anywhere. https://pickleballmanagement.com/ https://pickleballersnextdoor.com/ Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  7. Jul 9

    Episode 77 - Mike Takes on Missouri: Exploring Branson Pickleball, The Pickle & Chilly Dill Cryotherapy

    Send us Fan Mail SEO Description: In this episode of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike hits the road to Branson, Missouri to check out the growing pickleball scene and discover what makes the area such a fun destination for players. We sit down with the owners - Tim and Christie Blasi  of The Pickle and Chilly Dill Cryotherapy, Springfield, Missouri – one place that combines pickleball (the latest and greatest craze!!) and cryotherapy, your secret weapon to staying in the game longer! We also talk with their head pro Dylan Dean to talk about building a welcoming pickleball community, what players can expect at their club, and how they are helping the sport grow in Missouri. We also dive into their unique cryotherapy and recovery area, The Chilly Dill, where pickleball meets wellness. From great courts and coaching to recovery, community, and the love of the game, this episode is all about why pickleball is more than just a sport — it is a lifestyle, a community, and a reason to keep exploring new places. Whether you are planning a pickleball trip, looking for new places to play, or just love hearing how clubs are growing the game, this episode is one you will not want to miss. https://thepicklemo.com/ https://pickleballersnextdoor.com/ Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

  8. Jul 2

    Episode 76 Part 2: Against All Odds — Jeff Fowler, Eric Lazar at the 1st Wheelchair Pickleball World Championship

    Send us Fan Mail Think you’re having a bad day? The powerful stories shared in this episode may completely change your perspective. In Part 2 of our Golden Ticket series, Pickleballers Next Door sits down with wheelchair pickleball athletes Jeff Fowler and Eric Lazar.  We also get a chance to catch up with Scott Moore - Pickleball Hall of Fame.  Jeff and Eric share the life-changing obstacles, injuries, and difficult circumstances they had to overcome—not only to survive, but to make it onto the pickleball court and compete in this historic event. Their journeys are honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring. They remind us that strength is not defined by what happens to us, but by how we choose to move forward. After hearing what Jeff Fowler and Eric Lazar have overcome, you may look at your own challenges—and your bad days—very differently. This event, held at Peak Pickleball with USA Pickleball, marked the first Wheelchair Pickleball World Championship. Athletes came together to compete, connect, and show the world that pickleball can truly be a sport for everyone. We are also joined by Pickleball Hall of Famer Scott Moore, one of the sport’s most recognized senior professional players and the owner of PickleballTrips.com. Scott was there to support the cause, encourage the athletes, and help bring greater awareness to adaptive and wheelchair pickleball. His presence represents the importance of the entire pickleball community coming together to support inclusion, accessibility, and competitive opportunities for athletes of all abilities. This episode is about much more than pickleball. It is about resilience, perseverance, community, and refusing to allow life’s greatest obstacles to determine what is possible. Watch, listen, and share this powerful conversation as we celebrate Jeff Fowler, Eric Lazar, Scott Moore, and the incredible athletes who helped make pickleball history at Peak Pickleball. Subscribe to Pickleballers Next Door for inspiring player stories, adaptive pickleball coverage, tournament interviews, and conversations from throughout the pickleball community. Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

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Welcome to the Pickleballers Next Door podcast. Mike & Christana will be traveling around the country recording episodes at pickleball courts inside and outside,  talking to the everyday pickleball player. Find out what they love about pickleball and build a big pickleball community. 

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  • Creator
    Mike Paze and Christana Elliott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Pickleballers Next Door
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