Pickleball Today - The POD

By Patrick Batty & Johan Friesen

Join hosts Pickleball Pat Batty and Johan Friesen on Pickleball Today and Pickleball Today - The POD, Canada’s Leading Pickleball News Source, and now with a wide US audience well.

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How many episodes does Pickleball Today - The POD have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

Pickleball Today - The POD episodes:

May 13, 2025 Kitchen Blockers Pickleball Eyewear, MLP Controversy, Paddle Giveaways and more
In this Episode of Pickleball Today we have an extensive conversation the Brad Robins. Brad is the co founder of Kitchen Blockers. Kitchen Blockers are a unique type of pickleball eyewear. Brad has a fascinating back story, and career helping launch both Apple and Facebook.
In addition he has represented, managed, and guided many pro athlete, and has owned an Ontario based hockey team.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:08 Major League Pickleball Highlights and Controversies
09:01 Local Youth Paddle Donations
11:55 Introducing Brad Robbins and Kitchen Blockers 1
4:49 Brad Robbins' Background and Experience including Apple and Facebook Startups
39:08 The Development and Evolution of Kitchen Blockers

56:21 Discount Code and Where to Buy ENTER OUR PADDLE GIVEAWAY CONTEST AT https://pickleballtoday.co/WIN

Brands in this Show
Kitchen Blockers - 10% Discount Code: PBToday10
https://kitchenblockers.com

Other Brands we really like and support.
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100 Shipped from Canada for Canadians, and US for Others Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY
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CRBN Pickleball - 10% discount
Code: CRBNJOHN
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Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15%
Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook
Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb

11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount
Code: PBToday
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Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro
Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
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Diadem Pickleball - 10% discount
Code: Supasenpai10
https:///diademsports.com

Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear
15% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.Show Links This Episode:
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1h 3min
March 29, 2025 Pickleball Wedding, Selkirk Labs 008 Update, Pickleball Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02 E03
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pickleball Today
05:03 Pickleball Wedding
11:55 Selkirk Labs 008 Follow Up
24:51 Lessons and Skill Improvement
25:56 Game Performance Reflections
30:25 Power vs. Control in Gameplay
36:02 Pickleball Paddle Contest Winner
40:09 Pickleball Paddle Discounts

Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at
https://pickleballtoday.co/win
Brands in this Show
CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/
Other Brands we really like and support.
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100
Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero
Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook
Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb
11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount
Code: PBToday
https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro
Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/volair
Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/crown
All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.

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44min
March 15, 2025 The Girlies, Six Zero New Gem, CRBN Results, Paddle Giveaway: PBToday S02: E02
00:00 Welcome to Pickleball Today
02:52 Exploring the 6.0 Next Gen Paddle
09:07 Addressing Elbow Injuries in Pickleball 18:14 Tournament Experiences and Strategies 25:32 Cruise Adventures and Pickleball
34:05 Announcing the Paddle Giveaway Winner 35:43 In-Depth Review of the CRBN TrueFoam Paddle
44:01 Exploring Paddle Accessories and Innovations
46:10 New PPA Rule on Targeting Above the Shoulders
54:04 Community Shoutout to "The Girlies" 01:00:25 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events

Enter our Free Paddle Giveaway at
https://pickleballtoday.co/win
Brands in this Show
CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/
Other Brands we really like and support.
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100
Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero
Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook
Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb
11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount
Code: PBToday
https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro
Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/volair
Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/crown
All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.

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1h 6min
January 29, 2025 CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01
CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today
03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways
05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday
08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball
11:49 Controversies in Pickleball\
17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships
23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle
31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance
35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing
42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations
44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection
51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement

Brands in this Show
CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/
Other Brands we really like and support.
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100
Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero
Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook
Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb
11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount
Code: PBToday
https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro
Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/volair
Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

All fees earned from our channel go to support Patrick's wife'sLong Term Care.
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1h
January 29, 2025 CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01
CRBN Trufoam, Selkirk Labs 008, a New Co-Host, Paddle Giveaways S:02 E01

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Pickleball Today
03:01 New Paddle Releases and Giveaways
05:56 Celebrating Anna Leigh Waters' 18th Birthday 08:57 John Friesen's Journey into Pickleball
11:49 Controversies in Pickleball: Paddle Bans and Player Dynamics
17:53 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Partnerships 23:58 In-Depth Review of the True Foam Paddle
31:57 Personal Experiences with Paddle Performance 35:21 Comparing Paddle Options and Pricing
42:07 Product Reviews and Recommendations
44:38 Safety Gear and Eye Protection
51:43 Future Plans and Listener Engagement

Brands in this Show
CRBN Pickleball Get 10% off, and shipping from either USA or Canada. Code: CRBNJOHN https://crbnpickleball.com/
Other Brands we really like and support.
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100
Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero
Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook
Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb
11Six24 Paddles - 10% discount
Code: PBToday
https://11six24.com Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro
Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/volair
Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/crown

All commissions earned from out channel go to support Patrick's wife Long Term Care.Show Links This Episode:
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1h
December 17, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays / Plans for 2025 Ep:20
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4min
November 12, 2024Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19
Pickleball and Mental Health with Dr. Erik Korem - Paddle Giveaway.EP: 19

In today's episode of Pickleball Today - The Pod, Patrick speaks with Special Guest,
Dr. Erik Korem.
Erik is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing more than 15 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration.
Some of Erik's background includes:
NFL and NCAA Pioneer: Dr. Korem has served as a performance coach and sports scientist in the NFL and with NCAA athletes, training Olympic gold medalists along the way. His expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes.
Wearable Technology Innovator: At Florida State University, Dr. Korem introduced athlete wearable tracking technology, opening a multi-billion-dollar market for sports wearables and data analytics. This pioneering work set new standards for athlete performance monitoring.

Show Notes for This Episode
Courtesy - Dr. Erik Korem
Use AIM7 for Free at part of the UCLA Pickleball Study
Free Warmup Guide
BluePrint Podcast - Release, Reset, Refocus

Pickleball Today

How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win
Additional links that Support Out Channel

Brands We Love
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100
Code: PICKLEBALLTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/six-zero

Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook

Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb

Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic

Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro

Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/volair

Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear
15% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/crown
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39min
November 05, 2024 Pickleball Fitness in Depth, Pickleball Tournament Rant, Pickleball Paddle Giveaways EP:18
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
06:17 Personal Fitness Journey and Experiences
13:51 Walking and Virtual Challenges
22:06 Strengthening Legs for Pickleball
27:52 Resistance Band Training and Convenience
34:04 Upcoming Guest: Dr. Erik Koren
48:45 Pickleball Tournament Rant
56:08 Wrap-Up and Future Topics
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59min
October 22, 2024 Pickleball on Cruise Ships, Paddle Giveaways, Dinking Secrets Revealed EP: 17
Join Mark and Pat, for an fun episode of Pickleball Today, where we talk pickleball on cruise ships, reveal Mark's dinking secrets, and even have a paddle giveaway! Don't miss out on all the pickleball fun in this episode!
00:00 Introduction
03:02 Travel Adventures and Personal Updates 09:11 Pickleball on Cruise Ships
19:21 Dinking Secrets Revealed
32:52 Paddle Reviews and Recommendations
37:37 Upcoming Changes and Special Guests
39:34 Outro VIdeo
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41min
August 28, 2024 PPA and Canadian Championship Update, Selkirk Slams UPA, Dink and Dink Reviewand More Paddle Giveaways E: 16
In this episode, Patrick discusses various topics including recent pickleball tournaments, new paddles from Selkirk, and the controversy surrounding the UPA's approval of paddles.

He also shares his experience and the format at a local Dink and Drink event, and announces some personal updates.

The episode concludes with a reminder to participate in their paddle giveaways.
Show Links This Episode:
How to Enter our Pickleball Paddle Giveaways. Go To: https://pickleballtoday.co/win

Brands We Love
Six Zero Pickleball - 10% off and Free Shipping on Orders over $100
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Holbrook Pickleball Paddles - 15% Discount Code: PBToday https://pickleballtoday.co/holbrook

Bread & Butter Pickleball - 15% Discount Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/bnb

Neonic Pickleball - 15% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/neonic

Vatic Pro Paddles - 10% Discount
Code: PBToday
https://pickleballtoday.co/vatic-pro

Volair Pickleball - 10% Discount
Code: PBTODAY
https://pickleballtoday.co/volair
Crown Pickleball - Balls, Paddles, Gear 15% Discount
Code: PBTODAY https://pickleballtoday.co/crown
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31min

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