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Pickleballers Next Door
Hosted by Mike Paze and Christana Elliott · EN
Welcome to the Pickleballers Next Door podcast. Mike & Christana will be traveling around the country recording episodes at pickleball courts inside and outside, talking to the everyday pickleball player. Find out what they love about pickleball and build a big pickleball community.
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Episode 53 Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle - Founder/Ace Rodrigues & Pro Contestant/Tiffany Ash
Jan 1500:46:11Tap to summarizeSend a text🎙️ Podcast Episode: Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle — 2 Winners have been picked for the Pro Sponsorship and will be aired on episode 8. 2 Winners will be voted by the audience to receive a franchise each. Please vote every week for your favorite player. In this episode, we sit down with Ace Rodrigues, Owner and Founder of Pickleball Kingdom, to break down the launch of their groundbreaking new YouTube competition series, Pickleball Kingdom: Paddle Battle.Episodes 1 and 2 drop Wednesday the 14th, just hours before this podcast episode goes live, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the concept, stakes, and vision behind one of the most exciting new formats in pickleball entertainment.🔥 What’s on the line in Paddle Battle?2 professional players win a full-year sponsorship2 professional players win a Pickleball Kingdom franchiseThe sponsorship winners have already been selected — but the franchise winners will be decided by the audience. Fans get to vote and play a direct role in determining which pros earn the opportunity to become Pickleball Kingdom franchise owners, making this one of the most interactive pickleball series ever created.We’re also joined by Tiffany Ash, Head Pro at Relish Food Hall, who is one of the featured contestants in Paddle Battle. A Colorado-based pro, Tiffany shares what it’s like competing in a high-stakes, on-camera pickleball series and representing Colorado on a national platform.In this episode, we talk about:How Paddle Battle was created and why it’s differentThe power of fan voting in awarding pickleball franchisesWhat a year-long pickleball sponsorship means for a pro athleteThe future of pickleball as entertainment, media, and businessHow Pickleball Kingdom is redefining growth through community involvementColorado’s role in shaping national pickleball talentThis episode is a must-listen for pickleball players, fans, sponsors, and entrepreneurs who want to see how competition, content, and opportunity are colliding to shape the future of the sport.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1mwK1LXsKjAdmWb55cTLUQhttps://pickleballkingdom.com/paddlebattle/Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 34 - Scott Wilson/Peak Pickleball
Sep 400:53:26Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week, we're talking with Scott Wilson, owner of Peak Pickleball in Colorado Springs.Check them out online at:https://www.peakpickleball.us/https://www.facebook.com/p/Peak-Pickleball-61559624409713/Special thanks to Holey Performance Drink. Hydrate faster, play longer.https://holeyperformance.com/Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 33 - The Littleton Picklr
Aug 2800:45:43Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week, we're at the Littleton Picklr, having some great conversations in the middle of a construction zone. Check out the great coaches and players we talked to and say hi to them in person or online! Jen Winder, CEO/Owner of Littleton PicklrIG: @jenniferfwinder IG: @thepicklr.littletonJunior Program Head Coach Kevin Huhttps://pickleball.com/players/kevin-huIG: @khpickleballResident Pro Jackson Beardhttps://pickleball.com/players/jackson-beardIG: @jacksoncoachesNeed a new sports drink? Check out Holey Performance at https://holeyperformance.com/ Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 32 - JP, Grand Mesa Open and DUPR
Aug 2100:45:45Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week we welcome back the G.O.A.T. of Colorado Pickleball, JP! We talk about the Grand Mesa Open, DUPR, and more. IG: @urboyjpeezehttps://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/grand-mesa-open-presented-by-rocky-mountain-pickleballShout out to Pickle For The People, a Denver-based eco-friendly paddle company. Check them out at https://pickleforthepeople.co/Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 31 - Nico Almeida
Aug 1400:30:28Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week, we have a fantastic conversation with the nicest guy with the nicest calves, Nico Almeida. Check out more about Nico at https://www.bocabridgesracquetclub.com/pros/nicolas-almeida and follow him on instagram at @nico_almeidaaa. Shout out to Pickle for the People, a Denver based carbon-fiber paddle company. Check them out at https://pickleforthepeople.co/ Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 30 - Scott Weiss
Aug 7, 202500:34:50Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week, we give some great pointers on serving and returns, and have a conversation with Scott Weiss of Moment Pickleball. Check out their programs at https://momentpickleball.com/Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 29 - The Mountain Town Classic, Steamboat Springs CO
Jul 31, 202500:30:50Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week, we're live in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for the Mountain Town Classic Pickleball Tournament, presented by the Picklr. For more information, check out their page at: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/mountain-town-classic-presented-by-rocky-mountain-pickleballSupport the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 28 - Tom Nguyen/USA Pickleball
Jul 24, 202501:01:37Tap to summarizeSend us a textThank you for tuning in! This week, we have a fantastic conversation with Tom Nguyen, ambassador with USA Pickleball. For more information on USA Pickleball, visit https://usapickleball.org/This episode is brought to you by Pickle for the People, a small Colorado-based company specializing in low cost, high quality, planet-friendly carbon fiber paddles. Find out more at https://pickleforthepeople.co/Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 27 - Chicken N' Pickle Thornton
Jul 10, 202500:15:56Tap to summarizeSend us a textJoin us this week as we speak to Molly at Chicken N' Pickle in Thornton! She gives us a great rundown of the new facility and all of the fantastic things they have in store. Check out Chicken N' Pickle Thornton at: https://chickennpickle.com/location/thornton/Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
Transcribe →Episode 25 - EVEN MORE from the Rocky Mountain Championships 2025, PT 1
Jul 4, 202500:32:33Tap to summarizeSend us a text2 Part Bonus Episode! Join us this week for more great conversations with players, vendors and more, live from Clement Park and the Rocky Mountain Championship. Support the showThank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @pickleballersnextdoorTikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor
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