Table Tennis Talk

Ryan Lewis
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Table Tennis Talk is a podcast where we talk about table tennis! From the professionals and tournaments to techniques for improving your game and getting the best equipment. We don't care if you call it Ping Pong or Table Tennis, everyone is welcome!

  1. 03/09/2021

    Episode 22 - February 2021

    In this month’s episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the All Japan 2021 tournament and Ryan’s first tournament in VR with Eleven Table Tennis VR. Then we profile notable Black US Table Tennis players including George Braithwaite, Norman Bass Jr, Jennifer Johnson, and Marcus Jackson. Send us questions on Facebook (Table Tennis Talk podcast) or on Twitter @TTTalkPodcast. Podcast editing: Sherry Anne Luna New York Times Article on Table Tennis Betting: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/sports/ping-pong-sports-betting.html George “The Chief” Braithwaite: USATT Hall of Fame Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/George-Braithwaite Home page: https://www.georgebraithwaite.com/ Norman Bass Jr.: USATT Hall Of Fame Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Norman-Bass-Jr Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Bass SFGate Article: https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/King-Pong-Bass-a-former-pro-baseball-and-2714234.php Jennifer Johnson: USATT Hall Of Fame Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Jennifer-Johnson Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Johnson_(table_tennis) Marcus Jackson: Onward State Article: https://onwardstate.com/2014/05/02/meet-penn-states-own-marcus-pingpong-jackson/ Marcus Jackson vs. Eugene Wang (CA): https://youtu.be/VdEox_lki0k Butterfly Article: https://butterflyonline.com/where-are-they-now-marcus-ping-pong-jackson/

    57 min

  2. 12/23/2020

    Episode 21

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we wrap up 2020 with some of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the ITTF Finals and WTT Macao. This is the first WTT event and gives us a lot to look forward to next year. We also talk about the exciting new virtual reality table tennis game, Eleven table tennis. And finally, we want to wish all of our listeners happy holidays. Thanks so much for your support this year. Show Note Links: Eleven Table Tennis VR: -- https://linktr.ee/elevenvr USATT Tournament Suspension News: -- https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2020/December/07/USATT-Suspends-All-Sanctioned-Events?fbclid=IwAR3F4ANrKgWzZY6LKmqkJ-tj7-68RfJr3YKGhhTJltM81dKPsUfAV33_E24 Timo Boll YouTube Channel: -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWPXg37Nt-R7gmLcVMx0gA ITTF Finals Playlist: -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B94H5qx5j3dzUKyabzIQ6nK WTT Macao Playlist: -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B8WfRrXAI3f33XrDBm_Q-id 3-Year Old Chinese Table Tennis Player: -- https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-11-05/Talented-3-year-old-shows-off-stunning-table-tennis-skills--VakBRSPWI8/index.html Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Ruck P/Shuko - 5AM Closing Music - invention_ - Snowstalgia Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

    52 min

  3. 11/18/2020

    Episode 20 - Competition in the China Bubble

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we finally get back to international table tennis competition with the Women's and Men's World Cups. We talk about how players fared after having most of the year off, and all the new serves that players have cooked up. Show Note Links: WTT Macao -- https://worldtabletennis.com/event-details?lang=eng Lily Zhang v Feng Tianwei (Women's World Cup R16) -- https://youtu.be/UC56XIfF2IM Mima Ito v Sun Yingsha (Women's World Cup Semifinals) -- https://youtu.be/RceyIBbC08U Ma Long v Tomokazu Harimoto (Men's World Cup Semifinals) -- https://youtu.be/dpQmOotrh4A Ma Long v Fan Zhendong (Men's World Cup Finals) -- https://youtu.be/s426FUF725Y Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Evil Needle - Adieu Closing Music - Boonie Mayfield - Just Wanna Be Free Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

    59 min

  4. 10/14/2020

    Episode 19 - The Return of Table Tennis

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about exciting new tournaments in Table Tennis, like the 2020 Chinese Nationals and the Japan All Star Dream Match. Also, we catch up on the Dusseldorf Masters and Joey has a some new Table Tennis rules his Granny taught him. Show Note Links: Japanese All Star Dream Match (full) -- https://youtu.be/deaai6xDCFs 2020 Chinese Nationals Playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNHKAF_zmdfxMPEzDjfRRAJxE4O38wYFN Werner Schlager vs Joo Se Hyuk -- https://youtu.be/E38PkQlDuQE Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Blue Wednesday & Dillan Witherow - Seafoam Closing Music - Taro - I Know Your Face Better Than Mine Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- http://blackmattermastering.com/

    47 min
  5. Episode 18 - Imagining Table Tennis After Coronavirus

    09/15/2020

    Episode 18 - Imagining Table Tennis After Coronavirus

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about all the world Table Tennis events that are finally starting back up, such as the World Cups and the Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge. Also, Joey has a new Table Tennis student to talk about. Show Note Links: Women's World Cup Players List -- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=b6e8bbb91115f2eb023b Men's World Cup Players List -- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=39daacae906c174a4103 Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge -- https://youtu.be/SORfWHxvPx4 Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - The Breed - Canção Closing Music - Ezzy - ny90 Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

    42 min

  6. 08/12/2020

    Episode 17 - Getting Started with Table Tennis

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about how to get into Table Tennis! No matter your level, there’s tons of great info here for beginners and beyond. Joining us is Leanne Kidd, a hardbat player who also runs the Orem Table Tennis club. We cover everything from finding a club, choosing your first equipment, and what to expect from your first tournament. Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Orem Table Tennis Club -- https://oremtabletennis.wixsite.com/oremtabletennis Paddle Palace -- https://www.paddlepalace.com/ Butterfly USA -- https://butterflyonline.com/ Dandoy Sports -- http://www.dandoy-sports.com/ Megaspin -- https://www.megaspin.net/ Valor Table Tennis -- https://www.valortabletennis.com/ Opening Music - Blue Wednesday - Homesick ft. Another Silent Weekend Closing Music - sadtoi - Beach Volleyball Club Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

    1h 1m

  7. 06/10/2020

    Episode 15 - Kanak Jha on Life, Love, and Table Tennis

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Kanak Jha about his time in the Bundesliga, life during the pandemic, and his appearance on the Voice. Also, a review of Ping Pong Diplomacy and more weird Japanese Table Tennis manga! Show Note Links: The Tables Documentary -- https://www.jonbunning.com/the-tables Ping Pong Diplomacy -- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17570736-ping-pong-diplomacy Ping Pong: The Manga -- https://www.viz.com/ping-pong Ping Pong: The Animation -- https://www.funimation.com/shows/ping-pong-the-animation/the-wind-makes-it-too-hard-to-hear/uncut/ Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Ping Pong Dash -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TLGYR8?pf_rd_r=3BP84NJYDGTCZEJT3A2R&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee Opening Music - Yasper - Birds Fly Higher Than The Moon Break Music - SwuM - Alwayshere Closing Music - chromonicci - Oceania Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- http://blackmattermastering.com/

    49 min

  8. 04/15/2020

    Episode 13 - A Conversation with THE Joey Cochran

    In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we take a deep dive into Joey's amazing career in Table Tennis. Also Joey's Coaching Corner and a Real Housewife Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Ben Bada Boom - Blossom Closing Music - No Spirit & sitting duck - Plant A Tree Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

    1h 13m
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Table Tennis Talk is a podcast where we talk about table tennis! From the professionals and tournaments to techniques for improving your game and getting the best equipment. We don't care if you call it Ping Pong or Table Tennis, everyone is welcome!

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  • Creator
    Ryan Lewis
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Lewis
  • Show Website
    Table Tennis Talk