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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. 3H AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. JAN 26

    Tie break episode - Jen & NB - 26th January 2026

    Join Jen and NB for their regular debrief as they catch up on all things padel and what’s happening across the industry. In this episode, they recap their standout interview with Trevor Dwyer Lynch, share insights from the games and venues they’ve recently visited, and reflect on hosting The Padel Directory Founders in Manchester. They also dive into what really matters to Jen when choosing venues, discuss the launch of London’s new Racketeer Club, and break down its pricing strategy. Plus what it could mean for the wider padel market. Enjoy  Jen and Nick 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

    41 min

  5. JAN 19

    How Padel saved my life - Trevor Dwyer- Lynch (aka The Padel Pensioner)

    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

    51 min

  6. JAN 12

    New Year Tie Break - NB & Jen debrief

    Jen and NB catch up for their first tiebreak of 2026.. In this episode, they recap on the festive padel postcards that have been sent in by our wonderful listeners including Will Ostling, Peter (Papa Ostling), Andrew and Jenny Mcgeorge and Matt Blaydon. NB discusses his trip to Edinburgh and his game at Game 4 Padel in Edinburgh Park on New Year's Eve!  They then talk of the sporting story of the weekend (or century!) , namely NB's home club Macclesfield FC ⚽️ historic win against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup!  They talk forthcoming leading interview guests, and the legend Matt the London Padel coach imminent visit up to Manchester.. NB and Jen will be rolling out the red carpet!  We hope you enjoy the 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

  7. JAN 5

    Anthony Daulphin: The Man Behind the British Padel Awards

    Fantastic to catch up with Anthony Daulphin , Founder of The British Padel Awards for the first episode of 2026. Anthony is such an inspiring person, operating on many levels from his great work at The Standing Ovation Project (Creative Arts Education Organisation) to heading up his premium clothing brand Reve le Collection and now founding the 1st ever Padel industry awards! 🥇  We hope you enjoy the leading interview !  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

    30 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Christmas Tie Break: Recap of 2025 🎾

    In this festive tie-break episode, our very own Nick Bianchi and Jennifer Dooley reflect on an incredible year of conversations, revisiting the standout interviews and memorable tie-break episodes that defined Padel Stories Podcast🎙️ throughout 2025. As we edge closer to our 40th episode, excitement is already building for 2026, with high-profile guests lined up, fresh stories to tell, and live padel events planned under the Padel Stories banner 🎙️. Thank you all for your fantastic support. Link to episode in comments below 👇 🎧 Have a listen if you fancy :) Happy Christmas everyone  Nick & Jen x x 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

    47 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
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Padel Stories
  • Show Website
    Padel Stories

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