In this month’s episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the All Japan 2021 tournament and Ryan’s first tournament in VR with Eleven Table Tennis VR. Then we profile notable Black US Table Tennis players including George Braithwaite, Norman Bass Jr, Jennifer Johnson, and Marcus Jackson.

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Podcast editing: Sherry Anne Luna

New York Times Article on Table Tennis Betting:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/sports/ping-pong-sports-betting.html

George “The Chief” Braithwaite:

USATT Hall of Fame Profile:

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/George-Braithwaite

Home page:

https://www.georgebraithwaite.com/

Norman Bass Jr.:

USATT Hall Of Fame Profile:

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Norman-Bass-Jr

Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Bass

SFGate Article:

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/King-Pong-Bass-a-former-pro-baseball-and-2714234.php

Jennifer Johnson:

USATT Hall Of Fame Profile:

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Jennifer-Johnson

Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Johnson_(table_tennis)

Marcus Jackson:

Onward State Article:

https://onwardstate.com/2014/05/02/meet-penn-states-own-marcus-pingpong-jackson/

Marcus Jackson vs. Eugene Wang (CA):

https://youtu.be/VdEox_lki0k

Butterfly Article:

https://butterflyonline.com/where-are-they-now-marcus-ping-pong-jackson/

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we wrap up 2020 with some of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the ITTF Finals and WTT Macao. This is the first WTT event and gives us a lot to look forward to next year. We also talk about the exciting new virtual reality table tennis game, Eleven table tennis. And finally, we want to wish all of our listeners happy holidays. Thanks so much for your support this year.

Show Note Links:

Eleven Table Tennis VR:

-- https://linktr.ee/elevenvr

USATT Tournament Suspension News:

-- https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2020/December/07/USATT-Suspends-All-Sanctioned-Events?fbclid=IwAR3F4ANrKgWzZY6LKmqkJ-tj7-68RfJr3YKGhhTJltM81dKPsUfAV33_E24

Timo Boll YouTube Channel:

-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWPXg37Nt-R7gmLcVMx0gA

ITTF Finals Playlist:

-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B94H5qx5j3dzUKyabzIQ6nK

WTT Macao Playlist:

-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B8WfRrXAI3f33XrDBm_Q-id

3-Year Old Chinese Table Tennis Player:

-- https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-11-05/Talented-3-year-old-shows-off-stunning-table-tennis-skills--VakBRSPWI8/index.html

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel

-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - Ruck P/Shuko - 5AM

Closing Music - invention_ - Snowstalgia

Music courtesy of Chillhop Records

-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:

Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering

-- blackmattermastering.com/

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we finally get back to international table tennis competition with the Women's and Men's World Cups. We talk about how players fared after having most of the year off, and all the new serves that players have cooked up.

Show Note Links:

WTT Macao

-- https://worldtabletennis.com/event-details?lang=eng

Lily Zhang v Feng Tianwei (Women's World Cup R16)

-- https://youtu.be/UC56XIfF2IM

Mima Ito v Sun Yingsha (Women's World Cup Semifinals)

-- https://youtu.be/RceyIBbC08U

Ma Long v Tomokazu Harimoto (Men's World Cup Semifinals)

-- https://youtu.be/dpQmOotrh4A

Ma Long v Fan Zhendong (Men's World Cup Finals)

-- https://youtu.be/s426FUF725Y

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel

-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - Evil Needle - Adieu

Closing Music - Boonie Mayfield - Just Wanna Be Free

Music courtesy of Chillhop Records

-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:

Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering

-- blackmattermastering.com/

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about exciting new tournaments in Table Tennis, like the 2020 Chinese Nationals and the Japan All Star Dream Match. Also, we catch up on the Dusseldorf Masters and Joey has a some new Table Tennis rules his Granny taught him.

Show Note Links:

Japanese All Star Dream Match (full)

-- https://youtu.be/deaai6xDCFs

2020 Chinese Nationals Playlist

-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNHKAF_zmdfxMPEzDjfRRAJxE4O38wYFN

Werner Schlager vs Joo Se Hyuk

-- https://youtu.be/E38PkQlDuQE

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel

-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - Blue Wednesday & Dillan Witherow - Seafoam

Closing Music - Taro - I Know Your Face Better Than Mine

Music courtesy of Chillhop Records

-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:

Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering

-- http://blackmattermastering.com/

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about all the world Table Tennis events that are finally starting back up, such as the World Cups and the Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge. Also, Joey has a new Table Tennis student to talk about.

Show Note Links:

Women's World Cup Players List

-- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=b6e8bbb91115f2eb023b

Men's World Cup Players List

-- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=39daacae906c174a4103

Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge

-- https://youtu.be/SORfWHxvPx4

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel

-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - The Breed - Canção

Closing Music - Ezzy - ny90

Music courtesy of Chillhop Records

-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:

Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering

-- blackmattermastering.com/

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about how to get into Table Tennis! No matter your level, there’s tons of great info here for beginners and beyond. Joining us is Leanne Kidd, a hardbat player who also runs the Orem Table Tennis club. We cover everything from finding a club, choosing your first equipment, and what to expect from your first tournament.

Show Note Links:

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel

-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Orem Table Tennis Club

-- https://oremtabletennis.wixsite.com/oremtabletennis

Paddle Palace

-- https://www.paddlepalace.com/

Butterfly USA

-- https://butterflyonline.com/

Dandoy Sports

-- http://www.dandoy-sports.com/

Megaspin

-- https://www.megaspin.net/

Valor Table Tennis

-- https://www.valortabletennis.com/

Opening Music - Blue Wednesday - Homesick ft. Another Silent Weekend

Closing Music - sadtoi - Beach Volleyball Club

Music courtesy of Chillhop Records

-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:

Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering

-- blackmattermastering.com/