Big DINK Energy | Over 40 Pickleball & Life

Big Dink Energy
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Big Dink Energy is the over 40 pickleball and life podcast for rec players, paddle addicts, and people who refuse to accept "just aging" as an answer. Weekly episodes packed with: Court-side banter and real talkGear talk and guest interviewsRecovery, peptides, and feeling good after 40Off-the-court chaos: relationships, life, and hot takes Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already obsessed — pickleball changed our lives and it could change yours too. We'll give you relatable debates, ridiculous stories, and permission to play again. Half insight. Half nonsense. 100% entertainment. Grab your paddle, embrace the dink, and press play. Instagram: @bigdinkenergypodcast TikTok: @bigdinkenergypodcast Website: www.bdepodcast.com Facebook: Big Dink Energy Podcast

  1. Pickleball Obsession & Midlife Identity Crisis | Clare Frank / Author and Former Fire Chief

    4D AGO

    Pickleball Obsession & Midlife Identity Crisis | Clare Frank / Author and Former Fire Chief

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 Winging life at 40 hits harder than expected  🔹 Pre-game rituals feel more chaos than training  🔹 10,000 steps is outdated and nobody wants to admit it Plus, Clare Frank from author and former California fire chief joins us to talk about leaving a 30-year career and diving into a year-long pickleball obsession. What started as curiosity turned into a powerful shift in identity, purpose, and connection. Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 Buoy Hydration Drops 10% OFFUnflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking!Wellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    31 min
  2. Holiday Burnout & Paddle Drama | Alexander Jeffery w/ The Power of Pickleball Film

    APR 7

    Holiday Burnout & Paddle Drama | Alexander Jeffery w/ The Power of Pickleball Film

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 Holiday burnout made traditions feel like a full-time job  🔹 Paddle drama exposed money problems behind the scenes  🔹 Gear debates started creeping into rec play Plus, Alexander Jeffery from The Power of Pickleball Film joins us to talk how pickleball’s grassroots rise turned into a cultural movement and why protecting that identity matters as the sport scales. 🎧 Listen now before you blame your paddle again.  #BigDinkEnergy Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 Poor SportModern, stylish, and built for people who care about how they look on and off the court.Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    34 min
  3. Pickleball Gear Addiction & Over 40 Truths | Rachel Chonko w/ Pickleball Innovators

    MAR 31

    Pickleball Gear Addiction & Over 40 Truths | Rachel Chonko w/ Pickleball Innovators

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 New paddle won’t fix bad footwork  🔹 Trampoline parks turn into ambulance calls  🔹 Amazon carts grow while workouts get delayed Plus, Rachel Chonko from Pickleball Innovators joins us to break down how the industry is shifting from hype-driven chaos to intentional, sustainable growth—and why only the smartest operators will last. 🎧 Listen now before another “upgrade” replaces real improvement.  #BigDinkEnergy Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIPoor SportModern, stylish, and built for people who care about how they look on and off the court.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    37 min
  4. Pickleball Ball Color Wars & Tech Takeover | Gordon G. G. Gebert w/ NPL Founder

    MAR 24

    Pickleball Ball Color Wars & Tech Takeover | Gordon G. G. Gebert w/ NPL Founder

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 Pink balls vs green sparks unexpected court debates  🔹 Pickleball tech quietly changing how games get called  🔹 “Just one more game” spirals into late-night regret Plus, Gordon Gebert from NPL  joins us to talk turning casual rec games into a nationwide competitive ladder. The system gives everyday players a way to track progress and compete with purpose. 🎧 Listen now before line calls go fully automated.  #BigDinkEnergy Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.BlooBallz Play hard. Smash harder. Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    34 min
  5. Pickleball Midlife Moments & A New Racket Sport | Steve Bellamy w/ TYPTI

    MAR 17

    Pickleball Midlife Moments & A New Racket Sport | Steve Bellamy w/ TYPTI

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 Costco scalloped potatoes on sale sparks unexpected adult excitement  🔹 Chuck Norris pickleball facts escalate from serves to moving court lines  🔹 New kitchen sponge hype somehow becomes peak middle-age joy Plus, Steve Bellamy from Typti joins us to break down the launch of a brand-new racket sport designed to live on pickleball courts. From billionaire backers to a vision for saving overbuilt pickleball facilities, the future of racket sports might get a lot more chaotic. 🎧 Listen now before the next “new sport” shows up at open play.  #BigDinkEnergy Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 Wellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    40 min
  6. Open Play Ball Superstitions | Roger Belair w/ Pickleball in Prison & PICL

    MAR 10

    Open Play Ball Superstitions | Roger Belair w/ Pickleball in Prison & PICL

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 A scramble turns tense over one very serious pickleball rule.  🔹 Open play vibes collapse the moment someone says “ball thing.”  🔹 Victorian insults might be the next weapon on pickleball courts. Plus, Roger Belair from Pickleball in Prision & PICL joins us to talk about bringing pickleball inside maximum-security prisons. The game is creating unlikely friendships, lowering disciplinary issues, and proving that a paddle and plastic ball can change prison culture. 🎧 Listen now before someone labels the ball and ruins open play.  #BigDinkEnergy Photo credit: Pulitzer Prize winning Kim Komenich Copyright PIckleball in Prison, LLC  Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.BlooBallz Play hard. Smash harder. Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    32 min
  7. Pickleball Mindset & No Giving a Sh!t at 40 | Tony Roig w/ Better Pickleball

    MAR 3

    Pickleball Mindset & No Giving a Sh!t at 40 | Tony Roig w/ Better Pickleball

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 Total knee replacement, hospital diapers, zero chill  🔹 Turning 40 and dropping the people-pleaser act  🔹 A bronze medal comeback fueled by one smile Plus, Tony Roig from Better Pickleball joins us to unpack why perspective wins more matches than pretty mechanics. From pressure-proofing your mind to rethinking improvement, this conversation changes how you approach the court. 🎧 Listen now before you blame your partner again.  #BigDinkEnergy Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.BlooBallz Play hard. Smash harder. Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    42 min
  8. Store Snobbery & Powerball Dreams | Greg Mather w/ Arizona Pickleball Players

    FEB 24

    Store Snobbery & Powerball Dreams | Greg Mather w/ Arizona Pickleball Players

    Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with:  🔹 Unhinged store loyalty debates (CVS carpet? Absolutely not.)  🔹 The things people say immediately after buying a new pickleball paddle  🔹 Why bringing a grocery bag to the court is a cry for help Plus, Greg Mather from the Arizona Pickleball Players League joins us to talk about building team-based pickleball from six dudes in 2012 to nearly 6,000 players and a full-blown national movement. Captains. Rosters. State championships. Volunteer armies. This isn’t rec play—this is pickleball with standings and bragging rights. 🎧 Listen now before you blame your duper rating on your old paddle again. Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking and you're done. Water, coffee, your morning whatever — Buoy works in all of it. If you're playing pickleball in the heat or just trying to stay hydrated like an actual adult, this is the move. Stephanie fights for this one personally. Get the link at bdepodcast.com/over40 The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.BlooBallz Play hard. Smash harder. Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show  👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew!  🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast.  🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥

    36 min
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Big Dink Energy is the over 40 pickleball and life podcast for rec players, paddle addicts, and people who refuse to accept "just aging" as an answer. Weekly episodes packed with: Court-side banter and real talkGear talk and guest interviewsRecovery, peptides, and feeling good after 40Off-the-court chaos: relationships, life, and hot takes Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already obsessed — pickleball changed our lives and it could change yours too. We'll give you relatable debates, ridiculous stories, and permission to play again. Half insight. Half nonsense. 100% entertainment. Grab your paddle, embrace the dink, and press play. Instagram: @bigdinkenergypodcast TikTok: @bigdinkenergypodcast Website: www.bdepodcast.com Facebook: Big Dink Energy Podcast

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