Third Shot - A Pickleball Podcast
Join us, Brigie and Uncle Greg, as we talk every aspect of the game we love, Pickleball. This sport is taking the nation by storm; and we’ve seen more and more pickleball facilities, products, and tournaments popping up! Each episode, we will be sharing our journey to improve our game and feature special guests who will share their favorite pickleball stories. We will also be reviewing all types of products from paddles to shoes and other equipment with the reps of the different manufacturers. We will provide some great insight to help you decide what’s right for your game. Here on 3rd shot, you will get to hear it all from influential people within the pickleball community. So, join us, as we get passionate about pickleball!
Episodes

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
On this episode of Third Shot, Uncle Greg and Brigie get to chat with the youngest pickleball business owner, Andreas Katsaounis. Andreas is an impressive college freshman who started his Alpha Omega Pickleball business at the early age of 17 while still in high school. Uncle Greg and Brigie share their feedback of the Poseidon and Ares paddles, and Andreas details his thorough process that goes into the research and development of each of his outstanding products. After listening to this episode, head on over to alphaomegapickleball.com to check them out for yourself.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Pickleball Podcasters unite on this episode of Third Shot! It's the crossover that you've all been needing... Pickle with Mickle joins Uncle Greg and Brigie to talk about everyone's favorite sport. Mick Moore always brings the energy and excitement, and shares his stance on professional pickleball on TV, Ben Stiller's upcoming pickleball movie, and so much more.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
On this episode of Third Shot, Mindy and Doug, join Uncle Greg and Brigie to share their pickleball romance. From meeting at a pickleball camp to developing a friendship to getting married on the pickleball court, Mindy and Doug get into all the heartwarming details. Don't miss out on this pickleball power couple's love story!

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Ever wonder how much sunscreen you should be putting on? Or if your favorite cotton t-shirt is protecting you from the UV rays? On this episode of Third Shot, Uncle Greg and Brigie, have all their skin care questions answered by dermatologist, Dr. Nicole Nagrani. Return guest and owner of L Cubed Lifestyle, Eric Alexon, also joins his good friend Dr. Nicole, as his lifestyle brand provides the most amazing feeling UV30 and UV50 activewear shirts. Get your drinks and sunscreen ready for this one!

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Join us for our 100th episode featuring guests Mo from HotStuff Pickleball, Ashlee from Twisted Pickle, Pickle or Die Greg, Gregory Storm from Reign and Win, and Alex Simon, senior pro player. We are SO appreciative of all our previous guests, listeners, and supporters. Cheers to Third Shot Podcast!

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
James and Lucas with Pickle Your Mind are back on Third Shot Podcast! Pickle Your Mind is an organization that brings awareness to mental health through Pickleball, and they're partnering with Erika's Lighthouse for a second time to host a tournament in Chicago this February. James and Lucas share the success of their previous tournament, which was hosted in Colorado, and talk about what's to come for Pickle Your Mind. AND an extra special super fan joins Brigie and Uncle Greg!

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Looking for some help to reach your pickleball fitness goals? Or maybe you want to change your eating habits. Blazin Iron Fitness can support you on your journey with personal training and diet plans. On this episode of Third Shot, Blaze Boudreau demonstrates a few exercises that are beneficial for your body and enhancing your pickleball game.

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
This is the FIRST love match that Third Shot had a hand in! Previous guest, Tom, has recently began a beautiful relationship with his amazing partner, Nancy. Tom and Nancy join Uncle Greg and Brigie to share how Tom's episode (episode 95) brought the two of them together. Find out what it was that grabbed Nancy's attention while she was listening. Which one of our listeners or guests will be next?!

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Brian and Karen Birdy are gearing up to open their Dill Dinkers Pickleball facility in San Antonio, Texas. On this week's episode of Third Shot, the Birdys share their story on how their paths had unknowingly crossed before they actually met and married, and how they've combined their passion for pickleball and business into their latest venture- opening up their very own pickleball facility!

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
On this episode of Third Shot, Uncle Greg and Brigie meet Tom Fortner, an avid pickleball player and sailor. Tom recently took himself for a grand adventure and sailed from Florida up the coast to Maine making stops to play pickleball along the way. Listen in to hear all about his trip and which cities provided the best pickleball!