The Stack

By Performance Pickleball

"Pickleball Paradise's Podcast" returns with a new lineup, new approach and new facility! Whether you're still learning the rules or dream about your strategy against the dreaded lob, this podcast wil... more

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

The Stack episodes:

January 11, 2024Ep. 014 | Who Can? VULCAN!
Episode Highlights:
Lucia DiGiacomo, GM of Vulcan Pickleball, provides insight to how Vulcan's first ball for production became THE BALL for the PPA Tour!

Lucia also details why healthy competition is good for the sport and why Vulcan will be on the short list of great options at the pro level.

Plus, Jon and Joe discuss the implications of the progressive draw that the PPA will use in their Slams and Cups this year.
Mentioned in this episode:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vulcan Pickleball

⁠⁠Vulcan VPRO FLIGHT Ball

⁠⁠Pickleball Resolution Broadcast

⁠⁠⁠Performance Pickleball App (Apple)⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Performance Pickleball App (Android)⁠⁠⁠
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]

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37min
January 04, 2024Ep. 013 | The Buck Starts Here
Episode Highlights:
Jon & Joe are joined by Stephen "Buck" Riner to discuss how the menu for Kitchen RVA came together and why a varied background is perfect for this dynamic setup.

Plus, what Tyson McGuffin and the PPA's announcements mean for PPBRVA's pro shop and tournaments
Mentioned in this episode:
⁠⁠⁠⁠Tyson McGuffin to Joola

⁠New Official Balls for PPA & APP

⁠Pickleball Resolution Tournament⁠

⁠⁠Performance Pickleball App (Apple)⁠⁠

⁠⁠Performance Pickleball App (Android)⁠⁠
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube
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32min
December 28, 2023Ep. 012 | Shifflett With Two Ts
Episode Highlights:
Jon & Joe are joined by Director of Community Relations, Christina Shifflett, to reflect on the makings of and playing in The Pickle Ball

Plus, Christina's coaching style and an important PSA about the new "Christina Kiosk"
Mentioned in this episode:
⁠⁠⁠The Pickle Ball⁠⁠

PodPlay

Winter Leagues

Pickleball Resolution Tournament

⁠Performance Pickleball App (Apple)⁠

⁠Performance Pickleball App (Android)⁠
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube
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31min
December 22, 2023Ep. 011 | Jay Devilliers & Judit Castillo
Episode Highlights:
Jay Devilliers & Judit Castillo join the show to discuss playing on our court surface, why exhibitions are so important for the growth of the game and which pro can play the guitar while the other is slicing through the powder with their skis?

Jon and Joe deliberate on the grand opening of Pickleball Paradise

The Performance Pickleball app is LIVE! How will booking a court work for members and non-members?
Mentioned in this episode:
⁠⁠The Pickle Ball⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jay Devilliers

⁠⁠Judit Castillo

Performance Pickleball App (Apple)

Performance Pickleball App (Android)
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube
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31min
December 07, 2023Ep. 010 | One Week Out
Episode Highlights:
Only 7 days away from the Grand Opening means we keep the focus on you this week and what questions you submitted to the show through our social media channels.
Mentioned in this episode:
⁠The Pickle Ball

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Winter Leagues⁠⁠⁠

⁠Memberships⁠
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube
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29min
November 30, 2023Ep. 009 | PodPlay Babay!
Episode Highlights:
PodPlay is coming to Pickleball Paradise! Ben Borton joins the show to pull the curtain back on how you will experience instant replay & digital scoring when playing at PPBRVA.

Grand Opening date has been set!

Plus, unpacking more of the Performance Pickleball app
Mentioned in this episode:
PodPlay

Ben Borton⁠

PingPod

⁠⁠⁠Winter Leagues⁠

New Year's Resolution Tournament
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]

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39min
November 23, 2023Ep. 008 | Cass-ting Us Into Winter
Episode Highlights:
Tim Cass joins the show to detail his journey to become a pro, the founding of the Roanoke Ruckus and shows his clear passion for growing the game.

Winter League sign-ups are here! ppbrva.com/leagues

Plus, the first "quiet paddle" is released, an update on our opening day and how you can be on the court for the ribbon-cutting!
Mentioned in this episode:
Tim Cass

⁠⁠Winter Leagues

⁠⁠OWL Sport Paddle

⁠⁠⁠Pickle Ball⁠⁠
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]
⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ &⁠ ⁠YouTube
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40min
November 16, 2023Ep. 007 | Newman, Lindsey Newman
Episode Highlights:
We welcome Lindsey Newman, a professional pickleball veteran on the PPA Tour, to share her perspectives on the sport.

Lindsey sheds light on her transition from amateur to professional pickleball, if pro pickleball should be as aligned with amatuer pickleball as it continues to grow and answers your questions!
We analyze the implications of the first-ever progressive bracket at Pickleball Nationals, examining its impact on the tournament's structure and player experiences.

Mixed reactions to Pickleball TV, exploring its strengths and areas for improvement in enhancing the spectator experience.
Mentioned in this episode:
⁠Lindsey Newman⁠

⁠Takeya Pickleball⁠

⁠⁠Memberships⁠⁠

⁠⁠Pickle Ball⁠
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]
⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠YouTube
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38min
November 09, 2023Ep. 006 | Hokie Hokie Hokie, Oh Hi Derek Kraje!
This week Derek Kraje, a PPBRVA Pro and member of the Roanoke Ruckus, shares his expertise and experiences from the college student perspective. Derek provides insights of his personal journey as a pickleball player and his continued involvement with the Virginia Tech Pickleball Club as the founding member.
Episode Highlights
We reflect on MLP Dallas and look ahead to Riley Newman, a part of the team that won the event, coming to our Pickle Ball

We examine a new study that reveals the widening demographic of pickleball players, using data from a facility with similar characteristics to ours.

Q&A & Poll Results from last week's episode.
Mentioned
Derek Kraje

Virginia Tech Club Pickleball

⁠Memberships⁠

⁠Pickle Ball

Brunch with Santa
Connect
Email: [email protected]

⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠YouTube
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43min
November 02, 2023Ep. 005 | Pello Talk w/Bill Durham
Bill Durham, founder of Pello, joins Joe & Jon to talk about his journey into the pickleball world, why he started Pello, and what he sees as the upcoming trends in the pickleball training space. Plus, how the World Pickleball Cup can be a great testing ground for another Olympic bid for the sport in 2032. Oh, and another pickleball is on its way…cue more confusion.
Mentioned in this episode:
Pello Paddles

Bill Durham

⁠Memberships⁠

⁠Virginia Tech Club Pickleball

Selkirk Pro S1
Connect with us
Email: [email protected]
⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠YouTube
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53min

FAQs about The Stack:

How many episodes does The Stack have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.