Third Shot - A Pickleball Podcast

Owner of the Oklahoma City Punishers, Carol Rowles joins Third Shot and shares what it's like to start a team in the National Pickleball League (NPL). The NPL is in the inaugural season where the top senior pickleball players in the world are competing across the country at different Chicken N Pickle locations. Carol tells how she and her husband became owners by chance and how it’s changed her life. Carol’s passion for her team comes out and her infectious personality will make you a new fan of the Punishers.

Dave Milo, CEO of Komodo Pickleball, joins Third Shot to share his passion for supporting the youth of the game. Komodo supplies equipment to get the young ones started and grow their love of pickleball. He also shares his revolutionary paddles, like the Katana that Brigie and Uncle Greg have fallen in love with! You can find info on the paddles and make your purchase at Komodopickleball.com. Come and enjoy the conversation with Komodo Pickleball.

Just what the doctor ordered! We interview Taylor Lau, PT, DPT with the Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists. He deals with sports injuries everyday and is also an avid pickleball player. So who better to talk with about how to prevent and treat pickleball injuries. Dr. Lau provides great advice and some exercises on how to keep us on the courts. 

Pickleball Tours is creating a dream vacation for pickleball lovers. Not only do you get to travel to amazing countries around the world, but you get pickleball scheduled into the trip. Michael Boraas, founder of Pickleball Tours explains that they will focus on overall wellness on your trip, so you can schedule yoga, exercise, massages, hikes, as well as some pickleball for travelers of all levels. Sounds like an ideal vacation, but judge for yourself as you learn more about Pickleball Tours.

Meeting new friends is one our favorite parts of playing pickleball. One of the coolest people we've met along the way is Coco Ferarri. She played against Uncle Greg at the Shamrock Open and we fell in love with her story. We had to have her on the podcast and we're sure you'll enjoy Coco's journey too.

5Shots Pickleball has developed competitive paddles for a reasonable rate. Josh Sitea, owner of 5Shots explains all the research and technology that went into the creation of both the Semi Pro and Pro paddles. These paddles have fantastic designs as well as deliver the feel and power on the courts. 

Dean Matt, our world record holder, is back from his trip around the US with stories to tell. As any adventure goes, it's not all smooth sailing, but  it was a success. Don't miss our conversation with Dean as he recaps all the fun, the people and adventures that he experienced as he broke the record for pickleball matches in the most states in the shortest amount of time.
 
 
 

The Court Reserve App is helping both pickleball and tennis court facilities manage their players. Court Reserve provides an easy-to-use app for both the players and the facilities to find great matches, open court times and so much more. Meet Ashley Ownes, the cofounder of Court Reserve and hear her explain all the features the Court Reserve App offers. She’s got an amazing story and a company that is always looking to expanding their offering.

Alex Simon is a pro pickleball player. The story is just beginning, because he became the third ranked senior pro in less than a year from learning how to play pickleball. He has also been drafted to play on the Oklahoma City Punishers in the National Pickleball League. Listen to Alex's amazing journey.

Join Brigie and Uncle Greg and test your knowledge of pickleball. We have created a new trivia game show that all the questions are centered around pickleball. Some are more technical, some are pop culture and there are some really off the wall questions which makes it really fun to play along. We even added a drinking element. Join us for some guaranteed fun and laughs.