The World Pickleball Podcast

By Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson

Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson chat about the world game of pickleball, uncovering the most fascinating pickleball stories from across the globe in their own fun, unique style. This podcast is perfe... more

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September 03, 2025 Whitwell & Garnett Triple Crowns, ALW Upset, Global Tour 2026
In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss;
Their personal weeks in pickleball
PPA Las Vegas - especially Jorja Johnson and Hurricane Tyra Black taking down Anna-Leigh Waters and Anna Bright in the semis and Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio winning their 3rd straight gold
APP Chicago - Lee Whitwell and her triple crown in the senior division, Shelby Bates and Sofia Sewing taking women’s gold and more
PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka - Connor Garnett with a triple crown and Yufei Long medalling yet again
PPA Tour Australia NSW Pickleball Open - all the results from the latest event Down Under
The Global Pickleball Alliance led by the APP announcing the first-ever global pickleball pro tour for 2026
India, Canada and Australia naming their World Cup teams
"Podium to Worlds" Program Opening Global Pathways for Australian Pickleball Talent
It's a truly jam-packed episode of World Pickleball News!
Please do leave the podcast a rating and review, and be sure to subscribe/follow it on whatever platform you get your podcasts from.
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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August 27, 2025 MLP Crown, Alshon Split, WPBL on Tour and more
In the latest World Pickleball Podcast, pickleball commentators Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson go on a truly global tour of the world game.
No other pickleball podcast in the world brings you the news in the way the World Pickleball Podcast does.
In today's show;
MLP wrap: How did the Sliders take the crown?
Alshon splits with Leigh Waters: Why has this happened, and do we overplay the role of a coach in individual/small team sports?
Hong Kong: Who took the medals in the latest PPA Asia event?
Hyderabad Open: A review of the first WPBL on Tour event in India
Australia spat: With the tennis federation putting on pickleball events, what does this mean for pickleball in Australia?
Welsh Open preview: It's the first-ever Welsh Open next week, and we have a small preview
Mongolia: That's right, they play pickleball in Mongolia, and we can tell you all about how we know this!
Please do leave the podcast a rating and review, and be sure to subscribe/follow it on whatever platform you get your podcasts from.
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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50min
August 24, 2025That DUPR update, Hong Kong latest, Burger King Cup in Japan and more
In today's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson take the listeners through the latest pickleball news from the world of pickleball.
They talk about:
The Burger King Cup in Japan
The World Pickleball League on Tour in Hyderabad
The new women-only pro league in India
PPA Asia and their latest tournament in Hong Kong
And what the latest DUPR update really means!
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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46min
August 20, 2025 Tales from Telford: The complete English Open review!
The World Pickleball Podcast is BACK!
In the first of two episodes this week, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson go back to Telford, where the English Open took place earlier this month.
Join them as they bring you the stories from behind the scenes, the key matches and medals and more in this special episode.
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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July 30, 2025 Big English Open preview plus PPA Brisbane, One GP and WPC Malaysia talk
In today's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the following...
🌍 What Chris and Gordon have been doing in the world of pickleball since the last podcast
🌍 All the winners from the PPA Brisbane event and the benefit of players going abroad to develop their game
🌍 WPC Malaysia and the success of the event
🌍 One Pickleball British GP and how it was an event completely different to anything else in England so far
🌍 A HUGE English Open Preview - all the names to watch out for in the 18+ Open and 50+ Open across singles, men's, women's and mixed in Telford next week
🌍 Chris' own fears for his Open tournament at 35+ 4.5 level!
🌍 What you can look forward to in the next week or so
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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@pkl.beaumont
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July 17, 2025 Euros squads announced, PPA Asia smashes it, QD thoughts and Yeppoon Festival preview
In today's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the following...
🌍 Quang Duong being 'sacked' by UPA and what that means for both
🌍 Armaan Bhatia's recent form and whether he could be lined up to get a PPA contract
🌍 Danni-Elle Townsend storming APP and nearly taking gold
🌍 PPA Asia getting off to an amazing start, and Kapadia just missing out on the triple crown - Schoemann also starring
🌍 Baypoint winning the England Club Championship
🌍 The English PPL starting this coming weekend
🌍 Team England announcing their squad for September's (yes, September - not November) European Championships
🌍 And the Yeppoon Pickleball Festival - 10 days of non-stop pickling in one of the most beautiful pickleball spots on the planet!
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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44min
July 03, 2025 Power paddles OUT, wooden paddles IN, tournament updates and more
In this week's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson talk about the power paddles that are now banned, the Picklr's Wooden Paddle tournament to celebrate 60 years of pickleball, update you on PPA Asia taking place in Malaysia, a junior tournament in Vietnam and much, much more.
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The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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June 20, 2025 A bad week for the Johns, a big merger, visa issues and MLPA/PPA shock changes
In this week's World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson discuss the pickleball news from the last week or so.
There are major changes in global governance following the merger of the WPF and IPF, creating a new World Pickleball Federation.
It's all change in Australia with the MLPA and PPA events being restructured, causing schedule upheavals.
Ben Johns and Collin Johns have had better weeks - Ben got knocked out in the R62 in the latest PPA event and Collin has been dropped by the Carolina Hogs in MLP and was not redrafted by another Premier team.
There's also some visa issues for two top Australian players who had been drafted for MLP.
All this and more in the latest World Pickleball Podcast!
The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia, we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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June 11, 2025 Sarah Burr talking pickleball, paddles and why she chose Franklin
In today's episode, Chris and Gordon are joined by Australian pickleball star Sarah Burr.
They talk PPA and MLP Australia, reviewing the highlights and main talking points from last weekend across the singles, gender and mixed brackets plus the team MLP event where we had a new champion for the first time this season.
The big tournament in Rota, Spain gets mentioned and Sarah talks more about her experiences playing in Dubai, Vietnam and more - whilst giving an exclusive on why she has chosen to move to Franklin moving forwards, plus the dangers of the new breed of super paddle.
The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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52min
June 07, 2025 Cassidy, Saunders, Farias and Townsend join us fresh from the MLPA courts
In a special bonus episode, Gordo grabbed hold of Talia Saunders, Rob Cassidy, Joey Farias and Danni-Elle Townsend straight off the MLPA courts for a chat about all things world pickleball, hosted by Chris Beaumont.
The internet connection wasn't perfect at all times, so a slight heads up that there might be one or two 'odd' moments, but do stick with it!
The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!
For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news
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@worldpickleballmagazine
@pkl.beaumont
@gordonjameswatson
Producers: Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson
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50min

FAQs about The World Pickleball Podcast:

How many episodes does The World Pickleball Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.