Third Shot - A Pickleball Podcast

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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.

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. 

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. 

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."

Owners of L Cubed Lifestyle, Eric and Karin, join Third Shot in this episode to share their company's story and the amazing products that they're currently offering. L Cubed is an emerging lifestyle company that is rooted in 3 pillars of life- laughter, learning, and longevity. Eric and Karin live by these pillars, and they're so much fun to talk to and passionate about what they do. Not to mention, the 100% polyamide premium athletic shirts are super soft, breathable, AND contains UV protection properties! 

Bay Club Pickleball instructor, Roger Lee, joins Uncle Greg and Brigie on this episode of Third Shot. Lee shares how he traded in his racquetball racquet for a pickleball paddle.  He now uses his platform and talent to help work groups team build and introduce others to the pickleball community. Lee and his wife have also helped fundraise prize money for the upcoming Tri-Valley Pickleball Club Harvest Crush Tournament. This tournament is dedicated to the loving memory of Jared Lee, Roger’s son.