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!
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Episodes
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!
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Looking for love and loving pickleball?! Or maybe just looking for a new pickleball partner? The Pickleball Dating app is here to help. Co-founder, Jyl Steinback, joins Uncle Greg and Brigie in this fun and exciting episode of Third Shot. Jyl shares her firsthand experience and benefits of looking for a love partner with the similar interest of pickleball. Let Pickleball Dating help find you your perfect match!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
On this episode of Third Shot, the authors of "In a Pickle: How to Master Love and Pickleball and Not Kill Each Other," join Uncle Greg and Brigie. Dr. Stormy Hill and Teri Citterman share how pickleball brought them together and where they gained their inspiration behind their book. They both are very open about their pickleball experiences with their own partners and how writing this book has been beneficial. "In a Pickle" is sure to help advance partnerships on and off the court!
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Looking to step up your pickleball training? Then you're not going to want to miss this episode. Ed Beazer, founder of Bzer Sports, joins Third Shot to share his newly designed mini pickleballs that are proving to be a highly effective training tool. Bzer Sports also offers mini paddles. Combine that with the mini balls, and users' will see improvements in their hand-eye coordination, consistency, and accuracy!
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
On this episode of Third Shot, the owner and designer of 4Joy Paddles, Stacey Cleary, joins Uncle Greg and Brigie to share her pickleball story. Stacey’s designs are not just eye-catching, they pack a punch! 4Joy Paddles provide consumers with a quality, high-performing product that is sure to bring joy to the court.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Scott Smith combines his pickleball expertise and his seasoned leadership in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry to bring a fully customizable pickleball paddle experience to consumers. In this episode of Third Shot, Scott joins Uncle Greg and Brigie to share how he first got started in the game of pickleball, and how he's taken his passion to the next level as founder of Paddle Lab LLC. Paddle Lab offers a variety of quality paddles and assists their customers through consultation and design to customizations to production and delivery. If you're looking to make custom paddles for an upcoming event or to add to your club's pro shop, look no further.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Dr. Erik Korem is a sports scientist, performance coach, podcaster, and founder and CEO of the recently launched app, AIM7. This man does it ALL, and he’s here to share his wealth of knowledge in this episode of Third Shot. Dr. Korem explains the key components of AIM7 and how they contribute to enhancing not just your pickleball game, but your overall health and wellness.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Max "Purple Jesus" Manthou, is a Pickleball Professional and now author! P.J. joins Brigie and Uncle Greg on this episode of Third Shot to introduce the launch of his book, A Pickleball Gospel. Not only is P.J. an amazing athlete, but he's also an aspiring anthropologist who shares his research on the current Pickleball culture. After listening to this episode, you'll definitely want to checkout his book, and remember, "a new friend is just a paddle length away."