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Jen Dooley & Nick Bianchi
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It’s time for a Padel debrief. Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Dooley , a new exciting weekly podcast (part of the Sofa Stories podcast family) discussing all the juicy bits of the fastest growing sport in the world . Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport .. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real  advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.  Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do, let’s get into it! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

  1. MAR 30

    Bonus Episode with Projuvenate: Stay Fit, Play Padel Longer 🎾

    This episode is all about health optimisation..looking well, feeling well, and living well.  Projuvenate is a holistic centre based in Manchester that focuses on all of these areas, and it was great for Jen and I to interview founders Rob, Dr Libby, and Kim Artingstall, who each shared their roles in building the business and their approach to helping people perform at their best. Rob is also developing padel-specific programmes, which we’ll be returning to film very soon: helping players stay stronger, healthier, and playing padel for longer. 🎾 We hope you enjoy this episode. Nick and Jen xx Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen  Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real  advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.  Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    26 min

  2. MAR 23

    'Padel is my escape' : Rob Smethurst; Football club owner, Entrepreneur & Community Builder

    Fantastic for us to sit down with our friend Robert Smethurst, Macclesfield FC Owner for our upcoming leading interview. We dive into all things football ⚽️, padel 🎾, his BBC series 🎥, and the many projects he’s driving as the true entrepreneur that he is. Padel has become Rob’s escape, playing a huge role in both his physical and mental wellbeing with running a football club and his 5 other businesses, while tackling his open struggle with addiction. Hear Macclesfield's fantastic FA cup journey beating Crystal Palace in 3rd round and the subsequent global media attention he and the club received.. Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen  Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real  advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.  Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    32 min

  3. MAR 20

    Business Event BTS Special 🎙️ : Equilibrium Financial Planning & Padel 🎾

    A new era of Corporate entertainment.. Fantastic day supporting Equilibrium Financial Planning on their Corporate Padel Day as their media podcast partner 🎙️  It was a brilliantly run event by Tim Crutchley and it fantastic to work alongside Julie Anne Jackson & Lucie Bloomfield from Equilibrium FP. Lovely interviews with Julie Ann, their clients Phil Waine, Simon Pooler and James Webster, as well hearing from key EQ colleagues Jack Williams, Tim Latham and Nathan Lingham about the day and why Padel is becoming their #1 corporate entertainment tool Episode out Now 🎙️ .  Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen  Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real  advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.  Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    35 min

  4. MAR 16

    Jason Manford Special: Sofa Stories 🎙️ replayed

    We wanted to replay a wonderful episode that we did with Jason Manford on our sister channel Sofa Stories last year 🎙️.. Like a timeless classic, It was such a privilege to have, legend, comedian, actor, singer, padel tennis ambassador, all round Entertainer, man of wisdom and a true gentleman.. Jason is such an authentic voice in Padel and we wanted our listeners to hear Jason's story...Give this episode a listen, you won’t regret it. Let’s get into it Nick and Jen xx Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives. Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    1h 11m

  5. MAR 9

    Tie break Episode - Jen & NB - (9th March 2026)

    In this episode Jen and Nick start by discussing the war in the Middle East and the effect it is having with their friends and padel venues over there. Their thoughts are with them all . They then talk of their recent Padel trips to Bristol, Reading, London and Soho Farmhouse. They recap on the last leading interview with the Founders of Playskan and Jen raves about how it has transformed how she books Padel! It is her new virtual PA! They discuss health and wellbeing and their upcoming visit and invitation to the wonderful Projuvenate in Manchester. They talk clubs and gyms that are seen in more and more clubs.. do you workout before going on court? Let us know.. They thank all those who have done the latest Padel Postcards, most notably those from Scott Hannah and also Nick Williams from Mantra Activate in Tenerife. They give special mentions to Vicky Crewe, 'Jono plays Padel' and the full team at Rocket Bristol and Padel4All and also PadelHub in Reading! Enjoy the episode  Jen & NB xx Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives. Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    24 min

  6. MAR 2

    The Skyscanner of Padel: Sara and Henri, Founders of Playskan

    Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives. Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    36 min

  7. FEB 24

    Tie Break Episode - Jen & NB - 24th Feb 2026

    This episode is brought to you by Zooki 🍊 (code Padelstories20 - zooki.com) NB and Jen catch up for a tie break episode after school half term!  Jen talks of her time in Tenerife and her upcoming Padel x Pilates trip in Spain with Padel Stories and studio34. NB confirms the date of the next Padel Stories Women in Business event taking place at Ace Padel in Staffordshire on 22nd April headline sponsored by AMB insurance brokers. They pick up on John Preston’s linked in post on what decides you choosing to play at a particular venue and Jen loves using PlaySkan as her very own sky scanner of Padel! We mentioned Dr Shoaib the Club Doctor of Man City and Suzanne Baum and many many others..  enjoy the show  Jen and NB Xx Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives. Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    32 min

  8. FEB 16

    Elite Padel Coaching Uncovered – Ollie Aspin & Toni Calafell from Your Padel 🇬🇧 🇪🇸

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with @ollie_aspin & @toni_calafell , the driving forces behind  @yourpadel.life . Based at @bendinatclub in Mallorca 🇪🇸, they are building a world-class coaching brand that’s now expanding into the UK and beyond. 🌍 Ollie’s journey is one of taking bold decisions, not choosing university, instead committing fully to his passion for padel and carving out a professional career on his own terms. Toni’s story is one of true resilience. Diagnosed with cancer in his hand at just 19, he refused to let it define him. Through sheer determination and love for the sport, he has become one of Spain’s most respected elite padel coaches, with over 25 years of experience. Absolute pleasure for us to welcome them both on Padel Stories 🎙️.. Link to episode in comments below.. Location: @claresspacecheshire Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives. Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do… let’s get into it! NB and JD xx Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

    34 min
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It’s time for a Padel debrief. Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Dooley , a new exciting weekly podcast (part of the Sofa Stories podcast family) discussing all the juicy bits of the fastest growing sport in the world . Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport .. Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real  advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife! We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.  Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!! You know how we do, let’s get into it! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

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  • Creator
    Jen Dooley & Nick Bianchi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Padel Stories
  • Show Website
    Padel Stories

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