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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 pickleball tattoo? We’re debating that and other ridiculous ideas.

Then we chat with Tommy Flaim, the mastermind behind Silly Pickles League—a rec play league blowing up across the U.S. He shares how pickleball is bringing people together, one awkward serve at a time.

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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.
 Wes Dogg joins us to talk pickleball content, comedy, and building a brand while still drilling for dinks.
 And in Dink or Destroy: paddle taps after every point—friendly vibe or forced formality?

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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 building a killer community and facility.

And in Dink or Destroy, we’re talking prison pickleball. Rehab or red flag?

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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 from Pickle Hood joins us to talk community, confidence, and why pickleball magic matters.

 And in Dink or Destroy, we’re calling out players who won’t even tell you their names before a pickleball match.

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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 generational curse.

Then we hit the courts with Jon “The Glove” Beasley from Chesapeake, Maryland, who shares how pickleball is exploding across YMCA locations and what it’s like to get married mid-tournament.

Fun, feisty, and full of dinks—this episode is all about the culture, chaos, and connection pickleball brings.

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 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.

Then we dive into a Pickle Pal interview with Roger Caneda, a sponsored singles player making waves in the competitive pickleball scene. From esports to elite tournaments—his story is all gas, no letup.

Also: expired toilet paper, awkward Christian merch, and why The Picklehood has drip that fits on and off the pickleball court.

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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?
 🏓 Plus, we chat with Christine from Buffalo Pickleball Club about building community, battling the snow, and the wild west of court colors.

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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?)
• 🤫 Silent pickleball: strategy or nonsense?
• 🏓 A twist on dodgeball you didn’t know you needed
• 🍩 A visit from Cody aka Dinkn’ Donuts
• 🏪 Malls turning into courts (yep, it’s happening)

🎧 Come for the chaos, stay for the paddle nonsense. And remember: if you’re playing in Crocs, at least put them in sport mode.

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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 sanity

Plus, meet the woman turning a Texas pickleball facility into a full-blown movement—with concerts, cocktails, and controversy.

And yes… someone actually played in those shoes.

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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 local pickleball can thrive.

Plus: Headphones during play—Dink or Destroy?  And the wild new flirting trend called … you’ll have to listen. :)

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 #BigDinkEnergy #PickleballPodcast #KitchenTalk

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