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 Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Kevin McLaughlin from Diadem Sports makes a return visit. Kevin was our first guest to join Third Shot Podcast and he's back with even more Diadem paddles to talk about. Diadem has the new Warrior V2 and the just-released Edge 18K. Both paddles have the latest paddle technology and can elevate your game. We also revisit the Vice paddle that is still ahead of it's time with the technology that's built into this concept paddle.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Who struggles with having enough room in their pickleball bag for all their gear? Look no further, because we found a great pickleball bag from Leva Pickleball. Tyler Makabe, owner of Leva Pickleball joins Third Shot to share all that went into creating his line of pickleball bags. He shares the many features of this all-purpose pickleball bag. When traveling, there’s plenty of room for your computer gear too, but the bag is not bulky. Truly an amazing pickleball bag.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Lady Gibraltar, Lee Whitwell, joins Third Shot Podcast. Lee is so candid in our conversation about the community aspect of the game and why it brings so much joy and inclusion to our lives. She talks about the evolution of the pro game and what's still to come in the sport. This is only a bit of the amazing conversation that you will enjoy with Lady Gibraltar. You will truly be entertained on this episode of Third Shot.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Kyle Kelman is a junior pickleball player that has a love and perspective for the game that needs to be heard. Kyle and his mom, Jennifer, join us to share how he’s just started his pickleball journey. Kyle has had quick rise in his skills, but has kept a very humble mindset with his early success. Jennifer is Kyle’s trainer and coach, while guiding him without the pressures that many parents place on their gifted children. Such a pleasure meeting to share the story of such a grounded and nice family.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Pro pickleball player, Alex Simon makes a return visit to Third Shot. So much has happened in his career since he first stopped in and shared his meteoric rise in pro pickleball. He still wants to be #1, but now wants to give back to the game. His experience as a player in the NPL as a member of the Oklahoma City Punishers has given him a different view of where pickleball can take him. Alex shares his vision for teaching clinics all over the world and donating back to the community and growing the game.
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
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.
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
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.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
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.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
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.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
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.