Serving Up Trouble

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This is Serving Up Trouble the podcast all about smashing stereotypes, serving up fresh perspectives and rallying for real change in the world of women’s table tennis! Each week we’re joined by a guest from the women’s TT scene- players, coaches, game-changers-who open up about their playing journeys. We celebrate their wins, chop through the tough stuff and knock about bold ideas for a brighter more inclusive future on and off the table.

  1. 6D AGO

    Underspin the Table Tennis Novel with E.Y. Zhao

    Season 2 Episode 5 'Underspin delves beneath the pressure that forges a champion, and the vulnerability that makes a coming of age: the crackling intensity of a match, the push and pull of first love, and the great injustices committed within our closest relationships.' Move over Marty Supreme, this week I'm joined by sports writer and novelist Emily Zhao to discuss her debut book Underspin! Socials Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Emily: ⁠⁠@underspinthebook⁠ Order a copy of Underspin: https://amzn.eu/d/0fRsueID Read articles on ⁠Substack⁠

    42 min

  2. 12/01/2025

    Pips and Playfulness with Coach Aga

    Season 2 Episode 4 These pips don't lie! I'm joined by player, coach and content creator Agnieszka Maluszczak for a masterclass in one of table tennis' most misunderstood playing styles. 25% DISCOUNT AT CHAOS CURVE CULTURE We're teaming up with Chaos Curve Culture this Christmas with a 25% discount on all stock until the end of December! USA: Use the code SUTPOD25 at checkout UK: Message the code to @chaoscurveculture on Instagram, and Carol will assist you with your order and international shipping! Socials Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Aga: ⁠@agapingpong

    51 min

  3. 11/08/2025

    Behind the Mic at the European Team Championships!

    Season 2 Episode 3 A good commentator can make you feel like you’re right there courtside, living every rally, every spin, and every smash from your living room. But what does it take to step behind the mic for the first time? How do you prepare, and what happens behind the scenes that you never hear on air? In this episode of Serving Up Trouble, I’m sharing my first experience as a commentator, meeting the people who make it all happen and discovering the magic that turns a match into a story. Featuring Faser Riley: @fraserriley1 Jordan Wykes: @jordan_wykes0 Lucija Dankic: @dankic.lucija Charlotte Lutz: @charlotte_lutz05 Camille Lutz: @lutzcamille17 Sarah De Nutte: @sarahdenutte Hana Arapović: @hana_arapovic Tanja Helle: @tanjahelle_tt Sabine Winter: @sabine.winter.92 Annett Kaufmann: @annett_kaufmann_tt Nina Mittelham: @ninamittelham ...and more!

    44 min

  4. 10/06/2025

    Making it Major with MLTT Part 2 ft. Amy Wang, Peiyu Zhu and Ge Chi

    Season 2 Episode 2 The second half of our special podcast on America's pro league- Major League Table Tennis! We talk to Amy Wang about balancing top-level TT with her studies in neuroscience, how her playing style has developed and her love of figure skating! I also chat with Chinese newcomers Peiyu Zhu and Ge Chi, who are joining the Florida Crocs and Bay Area Blasters. Featuring: Amy Wang: @amyywang02 Peiyu Zhu Ge Chi Daniel Gorak: @daniel.gorak Nandan Naresh: @nandanareshh Sid Naresh: @sidnaresh David McBeath: @david_mcbeath Watch Major League Table Tennis Live on YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@majorleaguetabletennis⁠ Follow Us! Instagram: ⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@serving.up.trouble⁠ ⁠Facebook: Serving Up Trouble Podcast

    32 min

  5. 09/29/2025

    Making it Major with MLTT Part 1 ft. Lily Zhang and Kotomi Omoda

    Season 2 Episode 1 Table Tennis season is back, and so is Serving Up Trouble! To kick off the new series, I travelled to America to chat with the stars of Major League Table Tennis. Across the next two episodes I'll be talking to some of the league's top female talent as well as their teammates and the folks behind the scenes who make it all happen! Featuring: Lily Zhang: @lilyyz Kotomi Omoda: @omodakotomi0407 Tianna Cohen: @tiannalouisecohen Matt Hetherington: @mhtabletennis Christian Lillieroos Jens Lundqvist: @jenslu79 Sid Naresh: @sidnaresh Ved Sheth Watch Major League Table Tennis Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@majorleaguetabletennis Follow Us! Instagram: @servinguptroublepod TikTok: @serving.up.trouble Facebook: Serving Up Trouble Podcast

    43 min

  6. 07/21/2025

    Aiming High and Working Hard with Tin-Tin Ho

    Episode 16 England No. 1 Tin-Tin Ho joins me on Serving Up Trouble for the final episode of the series!We chat about Tin-Tin’s road to 7 National titles, handling pressure on the international stage, balancing a degree with top level table tennis and how she’s looking to develop her game with sights on LA 2028! Socials Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠⁠ Follow Tin-Tin: @tintin.ho Tip of the Week: @doran66 Champion of the Week: ⁠@mima_ito

    49 min

  7. 07/14/2025

    Passion to Potential to Paris with Fliss Pickard

    Episode 15 We are joined by Paralympic doubles bronze medalist and World Championship doubles gold medalist Fliss Pickard! Since joining the GB para squad, Fliss has had an incredible journey, battling with physical and mental barriers as she came through the ranks. I speak to Fliss about how she came to table tennis, the hurdles along the way especially following a difficult Asperger’s diagnosis and her aspirations to become the best in the world. Socials Follow us: ⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠ Follow Fliss: ⁠⁠Facebook Tip of the Week: ⁠⁠@jackhstt Champion of the Week: ⁠⁠@shin_yubin_

    56 min

  8. 07/07/2025

    Building Resilience with Jo Green

    Episode 14 We're joined by Jo Green this week to talk about what makes a great coach, advice for TT parents, how to encourage girls battling anxiety and what she’d do if she won the lottery! Socials Follow us: ⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠ Follow Jo's Coaching Page: ⁠RedBlackGreen - Table Tennis Coaching Follow Draycott: ⁠@dlettc Tip of the Week: ⁠@hey_its_naps Champion of the Week: ⁠@_brunatakahashi

    53 min
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This is Serving Up Trouble the podcast all about smashing stereotypes, serving up fresh perspectives and rallying for real change in the world of women’s table tennis! Each week we’re joined by a guest from the women’s TT scene- players, coaches, game-changers-who open up about their playing journeys. We celebrate their wins, chop through the tough stuff and knock about bold ideas for a brighter more inclusive future on and off the table.

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  • Creator
    ShePlays
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ShePlays
  • Show Website
    Serving Up Trouble