Smashing Plastic Podcast

Smashing Plastic Podcast

Welcome to the Smashing Plastic Podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of pickleball where we explore how this simple game of smashing a plastic ball can revolutionize your life! Join us as we uncover the incredible fitness benefits, the inclusive nature of the sport, and the vibrant community it fosters. From the health advantages to the sheer joy of gameplay, discover why pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a lifestyle. So grab your paddle, tune in, and let’s start smashing plastic together!
10-Year-Old Pickleball Phenom Halina Returns: PPA Masters Update, Training, & Tournament Life
Smashing Plastic PodcastFebruary 15, 202600:22:05

10-Year-Old Pickleball Phenom Halina Returns: PPA Masters Update, Training, & Tournament Life

Halina Slowinski is back! One of our favorite fan-favorite guests returns with a real-time tour check-in from California at the PPA Masters. Halina shares what it’s like competing as a 10-year-old jun...

PPR, Youth Pickleball Pathways, & Coaching Culture | Sarah Ansboury
Smashing Plastic PodcastFebruary 01, 202600:40:41

PPR, Youth Pickleball Pathways, & Coaching Culture | Sarah Ansboury

In this episode 41 of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy sits down with Sarah Ansboury—one of the earliest professional pickleball players, a current PPA Tour competitor, and the Vice President...

Why “Kitchen-First” Coaching Is Killing Amateur Pickleball | Dayne Gingrich
Smashing Plastic PodcastJanuary 15, 202600:36:33

Why “Kitchen-First” Coaching Is Killing Amateur Pickleball | Dayne Gingrich

Kitchen-first pickleball is getting exposed. In this episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy sits down with Dayne Gingrich — senior pro player, top-level coach, and co-author of Picklebal...

The Rattlesnake of Pickleball: Travis Rettenmaier
Smashing Plastic PodcastJanuary 01, 202600:31:53

The Rattlesnake of Pickleball: Travis Rettenmaier

In this engaging conversation, Coach Tommy interviews Travis Rettenmaier, a professional pickleball player, about his journey in the sport, the future of pickleball, and the importance of community an...