Padel Stories

Jen Dooley & Nick Bianchi

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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 5D AGO

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. FEB 9

    Tie break episode - Jen & NB - 9th feb 2026

    Hi its Nick here!  In this episode, it is tie-break time with Jennifer Dooley and me, recapping on all the things going on in the world of Padel. We kick off discussing Matt Mistri (London Padel Coach🎾) interview which has received such great feedback and which we absolutely loved doing ..so many takeaways especially his acceptance onto Game4Padel MBA course! We bring back Padel Postcards, featuring a brilliant contribution from Jon Boast (Jon Boast ) at his local club Los Naranjos, Marbella, before chatting through some of the padel games and matches both Jen and I have recently been involved in. Away from the court, we recap an invite-only panel event i was kindly invited to along with good friend Mark Taylor at THG Studios , featuring a panel with THG's Chief Brand Officer Hannah Pym, Gary Neville, Dr Rangan Chatterjee  and Charles Kerr centred around the Future of Authentic Storytelling. 👌 There’s also a nod to our sister channel Sofa Stories, highlighting the excellent three-part business series I hosted with leading European Independent Corporate Finance House Clearwater. (Mark Taylor Emma Hughes ).  I have been given the great honour of been selected as Captain for the O50 Jarvis Cup UK Padel Schools Alumni Championships for Ampleforth College  (UK Padel David Casado / David Tabone ) in March which will be great fun. We revisit our fantastic interview with Sam and Amy Lilley (Sam Lilley Amy Lilley ), showcasing The Lilley Classic in November 2026, before wrapping the main chat with a standout interview featuring Ollie Aspin and Toni Calafell 🇪🇸, focusing on elite coaching and insights from Your Padel. Additional shout outs and honorable mentions to Will Lewis , James Lindemann Scott Hannah ,Martyn Barrow , Conor Quah , Ben Wain and 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 2

    From Argentina to London 🇦🇷🇬🇧: Matt, the 'London Padel Coach’s' Journey

    Hear of Matt's Padel journey from Argentina to being one of the UKs leading coaches. Matt has played tennis and football to a high standard and has been coaching in both sports for over 20 years. In 2019 he was introduced to Padel in Argentina where it is considered a national sport and he has been hooked ever since! Qualified as a Padel MBA Head Coach, he has been sharing his knowledge and love of Padel across London to everyone from those just starting out learning the basics to advanced players looking to take their game to the next level. His mission is to bring a slice of Argentinian Padel culture and community to London. Vamos! 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

    53 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
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Padel Stories
  • Show Website
    Padel Stories

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