The Pickleball Diaries

Andrew Gorman
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Pickleball player Andrew “Gorms” and His Co-host Victor Chan recounts/reviews their experiences at Pickleball tournaments, answers listeners questions, gives their opinions on Pickleball news of the month and covers the news and results of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), Canadian Pickleball Association (CPA) Pro Tour and other Major Pickleball events in Canada.

  1. PBD:S4:E3: The DUPR Rating problem.

    6H AGO

    PBD:S4:E3: The DUPR Rating problem.

    We are back from hosting our MiLP 3v, And Gorms asks the question: how do we combat the toxic culture that is being created around DUPR ratings? 0:00 our MiLP 3v recap and what we learned, 31:00 Pickleball Canada teams up with K-Swiss and Club Med, 43:09 The toxic attitude with DUPR ratings, 1:52:42 upcoming and wrap up Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    2h 1m
  2. PBD:S4:E2: The CNPL Draft Recap & Special Guest Dani Boss

    FEB 4

    PBD:S4:E2: The CNPL Draft Recap & Special Guest Dani Boss

    We recap the C4 CNPL Draft, we also get to interview Northern Lights Player Dani Boss and get her reaction to her team’s picks for the upcoming season. 1:02 The CNPL Draft, 4:58 Picks 1-27, 57:51 Individual team breakdown, 58:00 Northern Lights & Dani Boss interview, 1:20:45 Drive, 1:24:43 Yeti, 1:30:17 Rapids, 1:33:31 Smash, 1:37:28 Owls, 1:41:40 Lions, 1:45:43 United, 1:48:52 Way too early predictions, 2:05:49 Canadian Nationals dates, Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    2h 25m
  3. PBD: Special: The Good Games are Coming to Calgary: Special Guests: CEO/Founder Helen Stuombos & PB Tourney organizer Gloria Wipf

    JAN 16

    PBD: Special: The Good Games are Coming to Calgary: Special Guests: CEO/Founder Helen Stuombos & PB Tourney organizer Gloria Wipf

    We get to chat with Helen Stoumbos and Gloria Wipf about the Upcoming Good Games in Calgary Feb 13-15 and Pickleballs role in it. Good Games link: https://thegoodgames.com/calgary/ Good Games Pickleball Registration: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/the-good-games-calgary-winter-cup-2026/events About our Guests: Helen Stuombos: Former World Cup Soccer Player and a member of Canada’s Soccer Hall of Fame, Helen Stoumbos will be spearheading The GOOD Games.  With an extensive history in media production and as a partner in 2 media production companies and one music production company,  Helen has managed and led many multi-faceted productions and has worked with some of the biggest sports organization and TV networks (FIFA, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Athletics Canada, FOX Soccer, CBC, Sportsnet, etc). She is also one of the founders and the CEO of The Canadian Women’s Soccer Alumni Association. A Center Midfield, she represented Canada at the 1995 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup and scored the team's first ever goal at World Cup level.  Stoumbos was a member of the winning Canadian squad at the 1998 CONCACAF Women's Championship and was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008 Gloria Wipf: Retired RCMP officer, 4.5+ lv pickleball player, certified pickleball referee & former president of Parkland Picklehead club. Gloria will be the Pickleball tournament director/organizer for the Good Games in Calgary. Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    42 min
  4. PBD:S4:E1: The CNPL draft Approaches & special guest Jacob Bolkowy

    JAN 14

    PBD:S4:E1: The CNPL draft Approaches & special guest Jacob Bolkowy

    We are back, new year, new season, more pickleball! This episode Victor interviews Jacob Bolkowy, we talk CNPL draft  and MiLP. And ALW & Franklin and other pros. 0:00 opening and Vic’s bday present: Team Canada jersey from pballoutfit.com, 3:06 Jacob Bolkowy interview, 25:05 CNPL draft preview, 1:02:54 We want CNPL expansion, why we don’t own a team and the fall of the Raise facility in Edmonton, 1:13:42 our MiLP is an Epic Qualifier What is the Epic World Championship? 1:35:32 our MiLP events and the Playsite app in Red Deer, 1:42:01 ALW x Franklin, 2:02:59 Blind Ranking (Canadian players that Vic could do well against) provided by @jesseparkes, Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    2h 8m
  5. PBD Special: Foot Fault: 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes

    JAN 2 · BONUS

    PBD Special: Foot Fault: 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes

    In this Special Episode: Certified Pickleball Referee Victor Chan is joined by Pickleball Referee Jesse Parkes as they break down the 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes. A PBD Special: Foot Fault: 2026 Pickleball Rule Changes. Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    46 min
  6. PBD:S3:E27: 2025 Wrapped!!!

    12/25/2025

    PBD:S3:E27: 2025 Wrapped!!!

    We wrap up 2025 with some final news from CNPL, APA and reflect on the year that was and look forward to 2026. 2:05 CNPL trade!, 9:23 APA rebrands and announce the Canadian Circuit, 18:01 our Spotify creators wrap and the year that was, 55:56 What’s coming in the new year, Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    1h 26m
  7. PBD:S3:E26: Steve Deakin Interview!!!!

    12/11/2025

    PBD:S3:E26: Steve Deakin Interview!!!!

    Vic gets to interview the Legendary Steve Deakin! New Sanction tiers for Canadian tournaments, CNPL News & more!!! 3:24 Steve Deakin, 59:12 New Sanction Tiers for Canada, 1:19:48 DUPR is the official rating system for USAP & APP, 1:32:15 CNPL News, 1:38:07 Announcements Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    1h 48m
  8. PBD:S3:E25: The CNPL Arms Race!!

    11/22/2025

    PBD:S3:E25: The CNPL Arms Race!!

    CNPL free agency and teams are loading up! And the Lions are for sale! GPF & UWPF join forces! 0:00 our New intro! Written & Produced by TrackOps Media, 3:11 The CNPL Arms Race, 27:03 GPF & UWPF join forces, 47:54 Yuki Chen of Fullsend Pickleball joins EPIC, 50:05 Pickleball Canada and IPOP, 1:01:01 get your Team Canada Jersey at https://pballoutfit.com/en-ca/search?q=team+canada+pickleball ,1:02:09 wrap up and upcoming  Pickleball Diaries Theme: Written & Produced by TrackOps Media Tyrol is the official footwear of the PBD podcast! For that Pickleball shoe that delivers Stability, Breathability, Comfort & Durability head over the Tyrolpickleball.com and enter Agorman20 at checkout for 20% off your order. Host clothing and gear powered by Aniviia Pickleball. Head to Aniviia.com and enter in Agorman15 at checkout for 15% off. We all need eye protection while playing! So Head over to Kitchenblockers.com and enter AGORMAN10 at checkout for 10% off. For the best Performance compression wear, head over to Klyngpickleball.com

    1h 5m
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Pickleball player Andrew “Gorms” and His Co-host Victor Chan recounts/reviews their experiences at Pickleball tournaments, answers listeners questions, gives their opinions on Pickleball news of the month and covers the news and results of the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL), Canadian Pickleball Association (CPA) Pro Tour and other Major Pickleball events in Canada.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Gorman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Gorman
  • Show Website
    The Pickleball Diaries

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