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
22 episodes
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:43
Smash Olympics, Pickleball Cocktails & De-Influencing Energy | Smash Park Team
🚨 Smash Park is changing the game! Pickleball? Axe throwing? Giant Jenga, cornhole, and a SHOTSKI?! We sit down with Cody and Jerry from Smash Park, the pickleball and entertainment hotspot that's bringing serious fun to...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:49
Celebs in Pickleball, Fighter Turned Fanatic & Court Debates | Shawn Paul w/ Shawn Paul Pickleball
Tom Brady owns a pickleball team?! From tequila to sports franchises, celebs seem to have their hands in everything—but is this good for pickleball, or just another hype train?We’re breaking it down and welcoming Shawn Paul, Pickleball C...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:08
Pickleball Noise Wars, Caffeinated Dinks & Neighborhood Drama | James w/ Side Out Coffee
Pickleball noise complaints? HOA drama? Some people just wake up looking for things to be mad about. We’re diving into the so-called “pickleball noise wars” and why some folks think a plastic ball is ruining their peace (spoiler: it’s not)....
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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35:50
Million-Dollar Courts, Divider Fails & Paddle Collisions | John Solema w/ Pickleball Space Arizona
Million-dollar courts with no dividers?! We traveled for some top-tier pickleball only to spend half the time chasing rogue balls. What gives?!We’re diving into court design fails, why some facilities just don’t get it, and whether baby ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:24