Big DINK Energy Pickleball & Life Podcast
Big Dink Energy is the funny pickleball podcast for real rec players, paddle addicts, and people who love the game but don’t take it too seriously.
🎧 Weekly episodes packed with:
- Court-side banter & rule rants
- Gear talk & guest interviews
- Off-the-court chaos: relationships, life, and hot takes
Whether you're a casual dinker, pickle-curious beginner, or just here for the laughs, you'll find relatable debates, ridiculous stories, and unexpected inspiration.
Half insight. Half nonsense. 100% entertainment.
👉 Grab your paddle, embrace the dink, and press play.
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Episodes
29 episodes
Pickleball, Paydays & Forcing Parties | Maggie Zheng w/ Court & Crew
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A productivity party disguised as a girls’ night 🔹 Why scones should be illegal in all 50 states 🔹 A pickleball tip that'll win you the middle every time 🔹 The lost sock party that...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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34:16
Is Pickleball Bad for the Planet? + What We’d Bank for Life | Carrie & Stephanie w/ Dink and Dash App
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Life events we wish we could bank (hello, knees and hormones) 🔹 A Dink or Destroy on leaving the house after pickleball 🔹 Pickleball patience vs. power — which really wins? 🔹 And ye...
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43:48
Pickleball Open Play vs. Scramble & Naked Confessions | Richard Martinez w/ Sun City Pickleball
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Naked balcony confessions from one fearless host 🔹 The open play vs. scramble pickleball debate that could split your friend group 🔹 How to earn a new way to take a loose tooth out&nbs...
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Episode 27
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32:28
Pickleball Court Lines & Work Wife Drama | Jordan Bryant w/ PickleFlix
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A wild breakdown of “work wives” and why your pickleball partner might be your emotional sidepiece 🔹 Crocs vs. skinny jeans—who ya got in the ultimate foot fashion face-off? 🔹 The unspoken ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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31:05
Your Paddle’s Cooked & So Is Your Brain | Brenda Lopez w/ Cash Queens Pickleball
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A paddle PSA 🔹 The science-shattering truth about fruit (sorry, strawberries) 🔹 Tanning beds > long intros—Murder, She Wrote, we’re looking at you 🔹 The love-hate relationship w...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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41:49
Why Pickleball Players Should Wear Zebra Stripes + Net-Cord Drama | Ace Rodrigues w/ Pickleball Kingdom
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Tumbler hoarding confessions and cold vs. dry pantry logistics 🔹 The great debate: should you fake-apologize for net-cord winners? 🔹 What it’s like to podcast with your day-job coworkers
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Episode 24
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40:20
Thick & Hardy Pickleball Vibes | Pt. 2 Brian Bradley w/ Structural Health Expert
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Thick & Hardy: the jean brand that never was 🔹 Gas station snacks as adult therapy 🔹 Why your warmup should not include stretching before pickleball 🔹 “I eat meat but ident...
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Episode 23
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35:39
Weird Childhood Snacks & Pickleball Biohacks | Brian Bradley w/ Egoscue Institute (Pt.1)
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Ketchup on pancakes (arrest-worthy) 🔹 Tipping culture: who deserves it and who can kick rocks 🔹 The #1 reason your pickleball game sucks (hint: it’s your spine) 🔹 Free posture help...
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Episode 22
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37:01
DUPR Ratings, Bed Snacks & Questionable Cologne Choices | Andrea w/ Cat 5 Pickleball
We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 The exact moment soup-in-bed became a lifestyle 🔹 A cologne con so bold it ended in marriage 🔹 DUPR finally explained like you're not a pro (because you're not)Plus, An...
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Episode 21
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32:09
Can Pretty Be Powerful? Decency Laws, Pickleball Injuries | Karen w/ The Pretty Pickleball Company
🎙️ Can “pretty” be powerful? Karen from The Pretty Pickleball Company says yes—and she brought receipts (and sparkles).🔥 We’re diving into:The one decency law we’d all pass (spoiler: check your fridge)Celebrity paddl...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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40:57
Pickleball, Moon Landing & Recovery | Evan Slaughter w/ Fit to Serve
We’re coming in hot with: 🧻 A heated debate about how to hang your toilet paper 🌕 Moon landing conspiracies we probably shouldn’t believe 🩳 Pickleball advice from a guy in jorts (you already know) 🕵️♂️ A sur...
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Episode 19
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47:42
Pickleball, Therapy & Gen Z Slang Battles | Michelle w/The Dink Shrink
What do Gen Z slang, paddle throwing, and OnlyFans all have in common? Apparently, this episode.We kick things off with a generational slang trivia battle—Boomers to Gen Alpha—where words like “mid,” “skibidi,” and “gag me with a spoon” ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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41:28
Pickleball Excuses, UK Growth & Competitive Dating | Dawna Strouse w/Dink Date
Is “I usually play better” the most delusional line in rec play? In this week’s Dink or Destroy, we’re calling out excuse-energy and debating whether it’s ever okay to downplay a loss.Then we sit down with Dawna Strouse, founder...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:49
Flirting at Open Play & Viral Pickleball Anthems | Ellie Santra w/ Pickleball Is Life
🎤 Zumba. Shimmies. Flirting mid-rally?! This week’s Kitchen Talk kicks off with a wild story from the court—when one player turned open play into open season for single men. Spoiler: he was married. And yes,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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37:28
Pickleball Tattoos, League Drama & Adulting Fails | Tommy Flaim w/ Silly Pickles
This week’s News You Can Use is unhinged—in the best way. We’re talking cryptic floorboard messages, sketchy skeleton pranks, expired lettuce, and why adult life is just a series of bizarre plot twists.Plus, would you get a pick...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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36:06
Pickleball Bruises, Playground Beef & Musty Pudding | Wes Dawg
One of us took a pickleball straight to the butt—don’t worry, it's still family friendly. We’re talking open play chaos, the weirdest desserts ever created, and the childhood games we think deserve a pro sports comeback.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:19
Unforced Errors, Rage Triggers & Prison Pickleball | Tim Schnupp w/The PutAway
Overhead smashes, loud chewers, and cardboard hoarders—what do they all have in common? They drive us nuts. We’re breaking down unforced errors on and off the pickleball court, plus chatting with Tim from The PutAway in Maryland about bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:56
Pickleball, Parenting Rants & Poop Coffee?! | Trisha Shelley w/ Pickle Hood
Pickleball, parenting rants, and poop coffee — what could go wrong? 🤯 We’re diving into pretentious parenting, shady pickleball open play players, and a toothpaste you definitely don’t want. Trisha Shelley...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:35
Porch Naps, Popcorn Secrets & Pickleball Vibes | Jonathan “The Glove” Beasley
What do porch naps, expired toilet paper, paddle stacking drama, and popcorn hacks have in common? Somehow…pickleball. In this episode, we dig into on-court etiquette, community quirks, accidental naps, and whether leaving voicemails is a gener...
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Episode 11
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29:27
Pickle Richards, Paddle Stack Drama & League Showdowns | Roger Caneda
We’ve all met one… the Pickle Richard at open play who forgets it’s a pickleball community, not a country club. We’re talking paddle-stacking chaos, net height secrets, and how bad behavior can kill the pickleball vibe.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:14
Pizza Fights, Parent Lies & Nasty Nelsons | Christine w/ Buffalo Pickleball Club
This episode has it all: 🧠 The lies our parents told us (and the ones we’re passing on) 🍍 Defending pineapple on pizza like it’s a way of life 💥 What the heck is a Nasty Nelson — and why are we into it?&nbs...
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Episode 9
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34:33
Pickleball Dodgeball, Plane Clappers & Mall Court Conversions | Cody w/ Dinkn’ Donuts
Clapping when the plane lands? That’s a red flag. Pickleball dodgeball? That’s a green light. And we’re talking about both.This week we dive into:🛬 The people who clap when the plane lands (WHY?)<...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:48
Recipe Rage, Crocs on Court & Pickleball Culture | Kim w/ Texas House of Pickleball
We’re coming in hot with: 🔥 A food fight (but make it virtual) 👟 A swollen ankle caused by what?! 🏓 Court culture that might just save your sanityPlus, meet the woman turning a Texas pickleball facility int...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:39
Dishwasher Drama, Court Grudges & Massachusetts Pickleball | Lisa w/ Marblehead Pickleball
Forks up or forks down? The kitchen heats up with a full-on dishwasher showdown before we head to Marblehead, MA to meet Lisa—USA Pickleball ambassador and community builder.She’s growing courts, welcoming new players, and showing how lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:49
Pickleball Fashion Wars, Smokin’ Ernie Bets & Standing Out | Smiley Riley
👀 Country club chic or party store raid? Pickleball fashion has two extremes, and we’re calling them out. From crisp visors to full-blown Elvis jumpsuits, where do you stand?💥 Plus, Smiley Riley joins us to talk:
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Episode 5
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44:43