Paddle Banter

Three disses, one public apology, and a pair of underwear on the pickleball court. Just another episode of Paddle Banter!

Jack and Reza are recording fromGotham Pickleball in Long Island City, Queens, where they're giving listeners a look inside this impressive facility, featuring beautiful indoor and outdoor courts.

Meanwhile, Jack confronts Reza about three recent offenses — including failing to recognize his Player of the Week honors!

The guys also tackle pickleball fashion disasters, competitive versus recreational play, unexpected benefits of pickleball friendships, and one incredibly embarrassing laundry mishap.

Plus, Reza shares how working with a sports therapist may be improving his competitive game, and the guys talk about their experiences with the Brooklyn Pickleball Team.

Special thanks to Neil, Dave, and everyone at Gotham Pickleball for hosting us!

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Laugh with us, play hard, andsee you on the courts!

— Jack & Reza

Just when you thought Jack and Reza had run out of pickleball pet peeves... think again!

In Episode 6 of Paddle Banter, the guys return with even more things that drive pickleball players crazy — from nonstop chirping and excessive celebrations to aggressive paddle taps, players who can't remember the score, headphones on the court, and those well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) players who insist on coaching everyone!

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But the laughs don't stop there.

After suffering an ankle injury, Jack discovers that going just THREE DAYS without pickleball is nearly unbearable. Pacing the house like a caged lion, driving Lisa crazy, and eventually playing with beginners just to get back on a court, Jack learns that pickleball withdrawal is a real thing!

Recorded at Harbor Pickleball in Commack, New York, Jack and Reza also talk about returning from injuries, the mental side of the game, and why taking a few days off might actually make you play better.

Whether you're a casual player or completely pickleball-obsessed, you'll recognize yourself — or someone you play with — in this episode.

What's your biggest pickleball pet peeve? And how long can YOU survive without playing?

Join the conversation, enjoy the laughs, and remember...

See you on the courts!🏓

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We all have them — those little things on the pickleball court that drive us just a little crazy! In this episode of Paddle Banter, Jack and Reza have some fun sharing their biggest pickleball pet peeves, from players who scream after a shot to the person who barely rolls the ball back when it’s your turn to serve…and plenty more.

But nobody’s innocent. Some of the things that annoy us are probably things we do ourselves that drive somebody else nuts. It’s a lighthearted look at the habits, quirks, and unwritten rules of pickleball that every regular player will recognize.

Listen along, laugh with us, and see how many of our pet peeves are yours too.

Jack and Rez are starting to feel a little famous—and naturally, they’re handling it with absolutely no humility whatsoever. In this episode, the guys discuss their newfound “celebrity,” growing podcast recognition, and the unmistakable burden of being local pickleball icons. Then they dive into DUPR scoring, where the math is mysterious, the ratings are personal, and one bad game can trigger a full-blown identity crisis. It’s fame, frustration, questionable calculations, and plenty of Paddle Banter. Because their popularity may be rising—even if their DUPRs aren’t.

This episode focuses on three topics:

1. National Pickleball Day (the history, what our club is doing to celebrate, etc.)
2. Awkward pickleball tournament invites (i.e. how do tactfully say no, for example)
3. Why have pickleball clubs become like corporate offices? i.e. there are constant requests for money for fellow players birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, first tooth falling out, etc.)!

This is the episode which talks to "all things pickleball relationships". Those between pickleball friends/foes as well as pickleball players and their non playing partners.

This is the episode which talks to "all things pickleball relationships". Those between pickleball friends/foes as well as pickleball players and their non playing partners.

this is our introductory episode. Introducing us to our (perspective) fans, letting them know about us, and teasing future episodes.