From the Kitchen to the Table

Sandra Centorino

From the Kitchen to the Table exists to bring people together through stories, connection, and community. Rooted in the joy of Pickleball, the strategy and friendship of Mahjong, and the everyday moments that make life meaningful, this podcast celebrates the places where we gather and the people who make those spaces feel like home. My mission is to use my God‑given gifts — energy, encouragement, and a love for bringing people together — to share real stories that inspire belonging, spark joy, and remind us that community is built one conversation, one game, and one shared moment at a time.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Hot in the Kitchen, Cool at the Table

    Two games, two personalities, one host. On the pickleball court, I’m fast, loud, and fighting for every dink. (Just the loud is true) At the mahjong table, I’m calm, calculating, and a little sneaky. Join me as I figure out which one is the real me, and what happens when they both show up to play.

  2. Nov 4

    Dawn of a Champion!

    What happens when you walk into a tournament with zero expectations and walk out with first place? Sandra sits down with Dawn Cronin to talk about her big win, the thrill of competition, and why keeping it fun (and keeping expectations low) might be the secret to playing your best. Pull up a chair and get inspired! To check out Sandra's Club called Pickle and Tile Club in Cheshire Connecticut: ⁠ https://www.pickleandtileclub.com/⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://pickle-and-tile-club.bamgoodtime.com/

  3. Oct 27

    You just walk in?

    Pickleball and mahjong, together at last. In this episode Sandra sits down with Kim Lynn, the club fashionista and the go-to person for everything mahjong. “You just walk in?” is what Kim’s husband asks when she randomly shows up at places to play mahjong. But for Sandra, the question means something more: when Kim walks in, the room fills with energy, from her fashion to her tile collections. Kim shares how Crazy Rich Asians and a group of friends inspired her love of the game, and the two chat all things pickle and tile! P.S. I do NOT believe Kim was ever "content with one set"

  4. Oct 20

    Bird Bam Bosses: The Couple Behind Bam Good Time!

    Y’all, I got to sit down with Heather and Sterling Cannon, the husband-and-wife team from Georgia behind Bam GoodTime.com , and let me tell you, this couple knows how to turn a mahjong meltdown into a movement. One stressful night, a lost waitlist, too many tabs open on her computer and a whole lot of Southern determination later, they’re now helping more than 1,600 clubs get people around a table. If you run a club, want to join one, or just love the click of the tiles, pull up a chair! To find out more about Bam Good Time: bamgoodtime.com/go/pickle To check out Sandra's Club called Pickle and Tile Club in Cheshire Connecticut: https://www.pickleandtileclub.com/ https://pickle-and-tile-club.bamgoodtime.com/

  5. Oct 13

    Friends Are the Next BIG Industry

    We’re more connected than ever, and lonelier than ever. Sandra, founder of Pickle and Tile Club, shares how one group text after a six-week pickleball class grew into daily games, lifelong friendships, and a community of over 120 mah-jongg players. Learn why in-person friendship is about to become a huge movement, and how one simple invitation can change someone’s life.

  6. Oct 6

    Dirty Little Secrets...A mother and daughter Mahjong Obsessed!

    Sandra sits down with her daughter, Steph, to talk about how Mahjong went from a hobby to a full-blown obsession. They share how confusing the card looks at first, the moment it finally clicks, and the secrets Sandra taught Steph (who has now officially become better than her!). It's a fun, heartfelt chat about learning, family, and the joy of playing together. Mahjong4Friends App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1552704332 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mahjong4friends.twa Viral Hobby Lobby Purple Tiles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGMRQNW5 Buy an official National Mahjong Card: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/

  7. Sep 30

    You Come for the Game, and you Stay for the People!

    In today’s Episode I welcome my good friend Deb Haggett. Deb and I first met years ago through Toastmasters, crossed paths again on the pickleball courts in Wallingford, Connecticut, and then reconnected thanks to a simple Facebook post asking, "Does anyone play mahjong?" One coffee date later, a friendship was rekindled and eventually grew into something much bigger: the Pickle & Tile Club.

  8. Sep 22

    From the Kitchen to the Table Welcome!

    Welcome to From the Kitchen to the Table: The Pickle & Tile Club! In this first episode, Sandra Centorino introduces the story behind the podcast's unique name and shares her passion for Pickleball, Mahjong, and the vibrant community that brings people together. Discover how these two hobbies create friendships, support well-being, and help people find connection, purpose, and fun. Pull up a chair, step into the kitchen, and join the club... there's always room for one more! Connect to our Community at ⁠https://www.pickleandtileclub.com/⁠ Follow us on Facebook at ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/pickleandtileclub⁠ Follow us on TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@pickleandtileclub

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From the Kitchen to the Table exists to bring people together through stories, connection, and community. Rooted in the joy of Pickleball, the strategy and friendship of Mahjong, and the everyday moments that make life meaningful, this podcast celebrates the places where we gather and the people who make those spaces feel like home. My mission is to use my God‑given gifts — energy, encouragement, and a love for bringing people together — to share real stories that inspire belonging, spark joy, and remind us that community is built one conversation, one game, and one shared moment at a time.

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