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Big DINK Energy | Over 40 Pickleball & Life
Hosted by Big Dink Energy · EN
Big Dink Energy is the over 40 pickleball and life podcast for rec players, paddle addicts, and people who refuse to accept "just aging" as an answer.
Weekly episodes packed with:
- Court-side banter and real talk
- Gear talk and guest interviews
- Recovery, peptides, and feeling good after 40
- Off-the-court chaos: relationships, life, and hot takes
Whether you've never picked up a paddle or you're already obsessed — pickleball changed our lives and it could change yours too. We'll give you relatable debates, ridiculous stories, and permission to play again.
Half insight. Half nonsense. 100% entertainment.
Grab your paddle, embrace the dink, and press play.
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Website: www.bdepodcast.com
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Dance Moms to Dinks & Cozy Culture | Melissa Gisoni w/ Dear Dance Mom
Yesterday00:40:24Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A towel warmer somehow became peak luxury. 🔹 Cozy routines lost everyone after step five. 🔹 A $300 million pickleball fraud somehow fooled investors.Plus, Melissa Gisoni from the Dance Moms reality TV world and Dear Dance Mom Podcast joins us to talk turning pickleball into a full-blown lifestyle. From ball machine solo sessions to tournament prep and pickleball closets, the obsession got serious fast.🎧 Listen now before the cozy aesthetic crowd starts filming another candle routine. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Wellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball Road Trips & Dingles? | Mounir Gad w/ Pickleball Forever Substack
1w ago00:35:28Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Things we shouldn’t Google over 40. 🔹 Buc-ee’s stops completely destroyed the game plan. 🔹 Dingles?Plus, Mounir Gad from Pickleball Forever Substack joins us to talk mindset, growth, and why pickleball creates meaningful human connection. From basketball habits to “creating collisions,” this episode explores what happens when competition meets community.🎧 Listen now before another roadside stop ruins the arrival time. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.Pickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball Partnerships & Putting Joy on the Calendar | Dr. Amanda Sovik-Johnston w/ The Connected Competitor
2w ago00:36:50Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We're coming in hot with: 🔹 What every tournament host keeps getting hilariously wrong 🔹 The most inappropriate time anyone has recommended pickleball 🔹 A 15-year-old skater quietly humbling the pickleball pros Plus, Dr. Amanda Sovik-Johnston from The Connected Competitor joins us to break down the partnership psychology that quietly decides whether you play your best pickleball — or fall apart on the court. 🎧 Listen now before your next doubles match falls apart. #BigDinkEnergy Play longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball's Stiff Dink Anthem & Mom Guilt Margaritas | Miguel Enciso w/ Sherwood Country Club
3w ago00:38:35Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We're coming in hot with: 🔹 The mom phrases that secretly run every pickleball court 🔹 A 122-shot rally that broke pro pickleball 🔹 A pickleball tip about bangers that deserves a side eyePlus, Miguel Enciso joins us to talk how painters tape, a Bosu ball, and a garage experiment turned into 28 million views and the unofficial anthem of pickleball.🎧 Listen now before that anthem lives in your head rent free. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Rec Play Meltdown & PickleCon Takes Over | Kelsey Thompson w/ PickleCon
4w ago00:32:05Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We are coming in hot with:🔹 Viral post ignites debate over calling out bad behavior on the court 🔹 Grand Theft Auto somehow enters the pickleball sponsorship chat 🔹 Pickleball just pulled bigger TV numbers than the NBAPlus Kelsey from Triple Crown Sports joins us to break down how PickleCon is turning pickleball into a full blown festival experience — competition, entertainment, and community all under one roof.🎧 Listen now. You will never look at rec play the same way again. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball Spectacle & Self-Acceptance | Randy Nguyen w/ @Randypickleball
Apr 2100:37:30Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A Super Bowl-style pickleball entrance sparked unexpected walkout debates. 🔹 Peptide jokes got wildly inappropriate in under sixty seconds. 🔹 Crooked teeth, a weird smile, and confidence hit harder than expected.Plus, Randy Nguyen from Randy Pickleball joins us to talk how mindset, resets, and self-belief helped transform a new player into a 5.0 coach. He breaks down why emotional control may be the real cheat code in pickleball.🎧 Listen now before your walkout song picks itself. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Wellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizHypericeHeat, compression, and vibration in one. We use it after every session to recover faster. 10% OFF Buoy Hydration Drops Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball Obsession & Midlife Identity Crisis | Clare Frank / Author and Former Fire Chief
Apr 1400:30:37Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Winging life at 40 hits harder than expected 🔹 Pre-game rituals feel more chaos than training 🔹 10,000 steps is outdated and nobody wants to admit itPlus, Clare Frank from author and former California fire chief joins us to talk about leaving a 30-year career and diving into a year-long pickleball obsession. What started as curiosity turned into a powerful shift in identity, purpose, and connection.Play longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over4010% OFF Buoy Hydration Drops Unflavored. No sugar. No chalky aftertaste. Just squeeze into whatever you're already drinking!Wellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Holiday Burnout & Paddle Drama | Alexander Jeffery w/ The Power of Pickleball Film
Apr 700:33:39Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Holiday burnout made traditions feel like a full-time job 🔹 Paddle drama exposed money problems behind the scenes 🔹 Gear debates started creeping into rec playPlus, Alexander Jeffery from The Power of Pickleball Film joins us to talk how pickleball’s grassroots rise turned into a cultural movement and why protecting that identity matters as the sport scales.🎧 Listen now before you blame your paddle again. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Poor SportModern, stylish, and built for people who care about how they look on and off the court.Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball Gear Addiction & Over 40 Truths | Rachel Chonko w/ Pickleball Innovators
Mar 3100:37:19Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 New paddle won’t fix bad footwork 🔹 Trampoline parks turn into ambulance calls 🔹 Amazon carts grow while workouts get delayedPlus, Rachel Chonko from Pickleball Innovators joins us to break down how the industry is shifting from hype-driven chaos to intentional, sustainable growth—and why only the smartest operators will last.🎧 Listen now before another “upgrade” replaces real improvement. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIPoor SportModern, stylish, and built for people who care about how they look on and off the court.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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Pickleball Ball Color Wars & Tech Takeover | Gordon G. G. Gebert w/ NPL Founder
Mar 2400:34:11Tap to summarizeShare Your Thoughts!We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Pink balls vs green sparks unexpected court debates 🔹 Pickleball tech quietly changing how games get called 🔹 “Just one more game” spirals into late-night regretPlus, Gordon Gebert from NPL joins us to talk turning casual rec games into a nationwide competitive ladder. The system gives everyday players a way to track progress and compete with purpose.🎧 Listen now before line calls go fully automated. #BigDinkEnergyPlay longer. Recover faster. Laugh through it. https://bdepodcast.com/over40The Pretty Pickleball CompanyPaddles that are as beautiful as they are functional.BlooBallz Play hard. Smash harder. Dink and Dash AppCapture the chaos, the courts, and the characters of your pickleball life.Pickleball JournalPickleball Wisdom & Life Hacks for Winning On and Off the CourtPickleball Joy PledgePickleball Joy is a community movement by Pickleball Nikki celebrating connection through pickleballWellness & Peptides 30 %OFFPeptides for recovery, performance, and longevity. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Take the FREE quizLOCK INNot a productivity app. A standard. No badges. No noise. No reset button. 30 day commitment. LockIDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 👉 Love what you heard? Hit follow, leave a review, and share with your pickleball crew! 🔥 Join the conversation at bdepodcast.com or slide into our DMs at @BigDinkEnergyPodcast. 🎧 Keep the dink soft and the energy BIG! 💥
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