On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY
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On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY
Wood Paddle Woes, Iconic Celebrations, and Screaming Debates w/ Kate Fahey
PicklePod
51 minutes
1 month ago
Wood Paddle Woes, Iconic Celebrations, and Screaming Debates w/ Kate Fahey
This week on the PicklePod, we’re joined by rising star Kate Fahey, fresh off her singles win over Jeannie Bouchard at the Sacramento Wood Paddle Open. Kate opens up about competing with vintage paddles, teaming with Dylan Frazier for silver in mixed, and what it’s really like balancing pro pickleball with planning her wedding (happening THIS week!).
We also dive into:
- Iconic celebrations (Kate’s pool dive 🏊♀️)
- Paddle drama and PPA’s last-minute crackdown
- Why screaming on court gets love and hate
- Kate’s advice for staying authentic despite online critics
- Predictions for her future and pickleball’s next big moves
Plus, Zane recaps the wild action from the PPA Kuala Lumpur Open, including upsets, international standouts, and Tyson McGuffin & Eric Oncins’ electric doubles win.
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Don’t miss this one—Kate brings the fire 🔥 on and off the court.
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00:00 – Intro from Vietnam
03:00 – First impressions playing with wood paddles
05:20 – How wood paddles changed strategy & style of play
09:07 – Who benefited vs. struggled with the wood paddle
10:45 – Paddle drama: souped-up paddles banned
12:05 – Should wood paddle events stay as exhibitions?
15:40 – Balancing pickleball tournaments with wedding week
18:12 – Mini-moon plans & pickleball friends at the wedding
21:00 – Facing Genie Bouchard in the singles final
24:11 – Mixed doubles finals vs. the Johnsons
25:52 – The “screaming debate” and sports psychology
29:50 – Generational divide on emotion in pickleball
35:22 – PPA Malaysia recap & early upsets
47:01 – Tyson & Eric upset Ben & Christian in epic final
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PicklePod
On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY
