In this month’s episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the All Japan 2021 tournament and Ryan’s first tournament in VR with Eleven Table Tennis VR. Then we profile notable Black US Table Tennis players including George Braithwaite, Norman Bass Jr, Jennifer Johnson, and Marcus Jackson.
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Podcast editing: Sherry Anne Luna
New York Times Article on Table Tennis Betting:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/sports/ping-pong-sports-betting.html
George “The Chief” Braithwaite:
USATT Hall of Fame Profile:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/George-Braithwaite
Home page:
https://www.georgebraithwaite.com/
Norman Bass Jr.:
USATT Hall Of Fame Profile:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Norman-Bass-Jr
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Bass
SFGate Article:
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/King-Pong-Bass-a-former-pro-baseball-and-2714234.php
Jennifer Johnson:
USATT Hall Of Fame Profile:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Jennifer-Johnson
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Johnson_(table_tennis)
Marcus Jackson:
Onward State Article:
https://onwardstate.com/2014/05/02/meet-penn-states-own-marcus-pingpong-jackson/
Marcus Jackson vs. Eugene Wang (CA):
https://youtu.be/VdEox_lki0k
Butterfly Article:
https://butterflyonline.com/where-are-they-now-marcus-ping-pong-jackson/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we wrap up 2020 with some of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the ITTF Finals and WTT Macao. This is the first WTT event and gives us a lot to look forward to next year. We also talk about the exciting new virtual reality table tennis game, Eleven table tennis. And finally, we want to wish all of our listeners happy holidays. Thanks so much for your support this year.
Show Note Links:
Eleven Table Tennis VR:
-- https://linktr.ee/elevenvr
USATT Tournament Suspension News:
-- https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2020/December/07/USATT-Suspends-All-Sanctioned-Events?fbclid=IwAR3F4ANrKgWzZY6LKmqkJ-tj7-68RfJr3YKGhhTJltM81dKPsUfAV33_E24
Timo Boll YouTube Channel:
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWPXg37Nt-R7gmLcVMx0gA
ITTF Finals Playlist:
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B94H5qx5j3dzUKyabzIQ6nK
WTT Macao Playlist:
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B8WfRrXAI3f33XrDBm_Q-id
3-Year Old Chinese Table Tennis Player:
-- https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-11-05/Talented-3-year-old-shows-off-stunning-table-tennis-skills--VakBRSPWI8/index.html
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Opening Music - Ruck P/Shuko - 5AM
Closing Music - invention_ - Snowstalgia
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we finally get back to international table tennis competition with the Women's and Men's World Cups. We talk about how players fared after having most of the year off, and all the new serves that players have cooked up.
Show Note Links:
WTT Macao
-- https://worldtabletennis.com/event-details?lang=eng
Lily Zhang v Feng Tianwei (Women's World Cup R16)
-- https://youtu.be/UC56XIfF2IM
Mima Ito v Sun Yingsha (Women's World Cup Semifinals)
-- https://youtu.be/RceyIBbC08U
Ma Long v Tomokazu Harimoto (Men's World Cup Semifinals)
-- https://youtu.be/dpQmOotrh4A
Ma Long v Fan Zhendong (Men's World Cup Finals)
-- https://youtu.be/s426FUF725Y
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Opening Music - Evil Needle - Adieu
Closing Music - Boonie Mayfield - Just Wanna Be Free
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about exciting new tournaments in Table Tennis, like the 2020 Chinese Nationals and the Japan All Star Dream Match. Also, we catch up on the Dusseldorf Masters and Joey has a some new Table Tennis rules his Granny taught him.
Show Note Links:
Japanese All Star Dream Match (full)
-- https://youtu.be/deaai6xDCFs
2020 Chinese Nationals Playlist
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNHKAF_zmdfxMPEzDjfRRAJxE4O38wYFN
Werner Schlager vs Joo Se Hyuk
-- https://youtu.be/E38PkQlDuQE
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Opening Music - Blue Wednesday & Dillan Witherow - Seafoam
Closing Music - Taro - I Know Your Face Better Than Mine
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- http://blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about all the world Table Tennis events that are finally starting back up, such as the World Cups and the Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge. Also, Joey has a new Table Tennis student to talk about.
Show Note Links:
Women's World Cup Players List
-- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=b6e8bbb91115f2eb023b
Men's World Cup Players List
-- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=39daacae906c174a4103
Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge
-- https://youtu.be/SORfWHxvPx4
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Opening Music - The Breed - Canção
Closing Music - Ezzy - ny90
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about how to get into Table Tennis! No matter your level, there’s tons of great info here for beginners and beyond. Joining us is Leanne Kidd, a hardbat player who also runs the Orem Table Tennis club. We cover everything from finding a club, choosing your first equipment, and what to expect from your first tournament.
Show Note Links:
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Orem Table Tennis Club
-- https://oremtabletennis.wixsite.com/oremtabletennis
Paddle Palace
-- https://www.paddlepalace.com/
Butterfly USA
-- https://butterflyonline.com/
Dandoy Sports
-- http://www.dandoy-sports.com/
Megaspin
-- https://www.megaspin.net/
Valor Table Tennis
-- https://www.valortabletennis.com/
Opening Music - Blue Wednesday - Homesick ft. Another Silent Weekend
Closing Music - sadtoi - Beach Volleyball Club
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Adam Bobrow, the infamous commentator for ITTF, about life during coronavirus, how he knows everything, and the beauty of the game. Also, finally some news about tournaments and getting back to playing table tennis!
Show Note Links:
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Adam Bobrow's YouTube Channel
-- https://www.youtube.com/user/adambobrow
Adam vs Joey
-- https://youtu.be/JklZRwi0Ty8
Adam Bobrow's Instagram Account
-- https://www.instagram.com/adambobrow/
Opening Music - Eli Way - Green Tea
Break Music - oosetaf, anbuu, Philanthrope - Last Night ft. Lead Major
Closing Music - Xander - Cozy Fire
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Kanak Jha about his time in the Bundesliga, life during the pandemic, and his appearance on the Voice. Also, a review of Ping Pong Diplomacy and more weird Japanese Table Tennis manga!
Show Note Links:
The Tables Documentary
-- https://www.jonbunning.com/the-tables
Ping Pong Diplomacy
-- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17570736-ping-pong-diplomacy
Ping Pong: The Manga
-- https://www.viz.com/ping-pong
Ping Pong: The Animation
-- https://www.funimation.com/shows/ping-pong-the-animation/the-wind-makes-it-too-hard-to-hear/uncut/
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Ping Pong Dash
-- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TLGYR8?pf_rd_r=3BP84NJYDGTCZEJT3A2R&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee
Opening Music - Yasper - Birds Fly Higher Than The Moon
Break Music - SwuM - Alwayshere
Closing Music - chromonicci - Oceania
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- http://blackmattermastering.com/
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we take a deep dive into Joey's amazing career in Table Tennis. Also Joey's Coaching Corner and a Real Housewife Weird World of Table Tennis!
Show Note Links:
Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Opening Music - Ben Bada Boom - Blossom
Closing Music - No Spirit & sitting duck - Plant A Tree
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the impacts to the table tennis world from the coronavirus pandemic. We also cover the Hungarian Open, Qatar Open, and the US Olympic Trials. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a documental Weird World of Table Tennis!
Show Note Links:
Revolda CNF Blade Preview
-- https://butterflyonline.com/revoldia-cnf-a-category-creator/
Finnish Championships Men's Finals (with Mikka from Pongfinity)
-- https://youtu.be/OATJ_Y-2mNg
ITTF statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-- https://www.ittf.com/2020/03/16/emergency-meeting-held-view-covid-19/
T-League Digests Playlist
-- www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBHMm-FFp…rSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW
Joey's YouTube Channel
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q
Pong Road Documentary
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn82egGn_1uGQOPGW-5KX_Q
Opening Music - Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle - bringmesun
Closing Music - weird inside - doing laundry
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the new Dignics 09C, the US Olympic Trials, and the World Team Olympic Qualifications. We also cover the monumental German Open, Japan Nationals, and the Pan Am and Europe Top 16 Cups. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a bizarre Weird World of Table Tennis!
Show Note Links:
ITTF Report on Japan Nationals
-- https://www.ittf.com/2020/01/29/japan-national-championships-complete-review/
German Open
-- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5139/2020/2020-ittf-world-tour-german-open/
World Team Qualifications
-- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5171/2019/world-team-qualification-tournament/
Pan America Cup
-- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5172/2020/pan-am-cup/
Europe Top 16 Cup
-- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5173/2020/CCB-Europe-Top-16-Cup/
T-League
-- tleague.jp/
T-League Digests Playlist
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBHMm-FFpu8&list=PLSIZ-ILEsSO77B-GrSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW
Takkyuu Kamen YouTube Page
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkHVJvG8BTxLsA9wCYzQ6g/videos
Opening/Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - Velocities
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this bonus episode of Table Tennis Talk, we interview the great Dan Seemiller, 5x US Mens Singles Champion and Olympic Coach, about his fascinating life at the top of Table Tennis. We also discuss his current training regimen as he tries out to represent the USA at the Olympics in 2020!
Show Note Links:
Dan Seemiller's 2020 Olympics GoFundMe Page
-- https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-seemiller039s-2020-olympic-preparation
American ping pong legend hopes to add 2020 Olympics to achievements
-- https://youtu.be/Ds2eWgPVTDM
Table tennis legend Dan Seemiller takes on CBS News' Omar Villafranca
-- https://youtu.be/Dp_xKm4cItg
Revelations of a Ping-Pong Champion on Amazon
-- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1537589237/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kRkoEbNYFVNDP
Opening/Closing Music - SwuM - if i leave
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the drama between the USOPC and USATT, the Japan Top 12 and Marvelous 12, the World Tour Grand Finals, and some great new tech from ITTF. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and finally our favorite moments of 2019 and predictions for 2020!
Show Note Links:
Joey vs. Oscar Birriel @ US Open 2019
-- https://youtu.be/i9O998-FQQs
Hawk-Eye Technology
-- https://youtu.be/KnV2r4neKr
New ITTF Ranking Site
-- https://ranking.ittf.com/
Zhou Qihao best shots from Marvelous 12
-- https://youtu.be/CCNAwINZeuU
USOPC letter to USATT
-- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hNXexzM3zsooj2pe0wV8cIKbw-_3bRNc/view
T-League
-- tleague.jp/
Opening Music - SwuM - if i leave
Break Music - less.people - pumpkins
Closing Music - Melodiesinfonie - feelinglow
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about the Men's World Cup, the Junior World Championships and the suspension of a rising star at the Austrian Open. Also a Who's Who with the winner of the Women Junior World Championships final, a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the weirdest Weird World of Table Tennis yet!
Show Note Links:
Joey vs Sharon Alguetti - South Shore Open Semifinals
-- https://youtu.be/hBmUUi3yvQk
Stiga DNA Rubber at Paddle Palace
-- https://www.paddlepalace.com/Stiga-Rubber/products/102/
T-League
-- tleague.jp/
The Ping Pong Club Info
-- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-Pong_Club
Kasumi Ishikawa Curry
-- https://www.ja-town.com/shop/g/g9105-9233333/
Opening/Closing Music - plusma, Von Wegen - sopha
Break Music - Aves - pretty af
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about the Women's and Team World Cup, including Lily Zhang's fantastic results and some surprising upsets from the US teams. Also a Who's Who with the South Korean Men's Team, T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a very weird Weird World of Table Tennis.
Show Note Links:
Dignics 64
-- https://shop.butterflyonline.com/dignics-64-dig64p
T-League
-- tleague.jp/
The Ping Pong Club Info
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-Pong_Club
The Ping Pong Club Episodes
-- https://youtu.be/pHkn5OQVrxo
Opening Music - chromonicci - Memories
Closing Music - Ruck P - Coffee Break
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the USA Table Tennis Team after their decisive victories at the Olympic Team Trials. Also the German and Swedish Opens, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.
Show Note Links:
Dignics 64 Preorder:
-- https://shop.butterflyonline.com/dignics-64-dig64p
Dignics 80 Preorder:
-- https://shop.butterflyonline.com/dignics-80-dig80p
North America Olympic Team Trials Results:
-- http://results.ittf.bornan.net/ittf-web-results/html/TTE5226/results.html#/results/2019-10-05
T-League
-- https://tleague.jp/
2019-2020 T-League Digest Playlist
-- www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS…rSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW
Spin 10th Anniversary:
-- http://xojohn.com/2019/09/celebrating-10-years-of-spin/
Upcoming Tournaments in Salt Lake
-- http://tabletenniseventcenter.com/tournaments
Opening Music - middle school, Aso - Cypress
Closing Music - Yasper - Move Together
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we try to tackle the impressive amount of tournaments from the last month. Also a T-League update, our new segment Who's Who, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.
Show Note Links:
SmashStreet TTX in Denver
-- https://youtu.be/kabjvfU6Afw
Mitten Ping Pong Paddles
-- https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Squad-Brodmann-Tennis-Racket/dp/B00NXQGO6M/
2019 Para Pan Am Games Team USA Report
-- https://www.teamusa.org/News/2019/September/01/Team-USA-Closes-Successful-Parapan-American-Games-Lima-2019
T-League
-- tleague.jp/
2019-2020 T-League Digest Playlist
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSIZ-ILEsSO77B-GrSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW
Pongfinity's Youtube Channel
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcILXXthGExGeKAQLAIUaFQ
Upcoming Tournaments in Salt Lake
-- tabletenniseventcenter.com/tournaments
Danny Seemiller GoFundMe
-- https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-seemiller039s-2020-olympic-preparation
Opening/Break Music - Hanz - Pulse
Closing Music - junior state - Townie
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk with former US nationals team member and head of the El Paso Table Tennis Club, Dan Seemiller Jr. Also Ultimate Table Tennis, T-League 2019, the Chinese Nationals, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.
Show Note Links:
Revelations of a Ping-Pong Champion by Danny Seemiller Sr.
-- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32167487-revelations-of-a-ping-pong-champion
Ultimate Table Tennis League
-- https://www.ultimatetabletennis.in/
T-League
-- https://tleague.jp/
El Paso Table Tennis Club
-- http://elpasotabletennis.com/
Ping Pong Diplomacy
-- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17570736-ping-pong-diplomacy
A Little Book of Ping-Pong Verse
-- https://books.google.com/books?id=Xmc6AQAAMAAJ&lpg=PA110&ots=0V5l8AEhCZ&dq=Pingpongitis&pg=PA110&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false
Classical Background Music
-- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Brandenburg_No4-1_BWV1049
Smash Street TTX in Denver
-- https://www.ttx.world/smash-street-by-ttx
Upcoming Tournaments in Salt Lake
-- https://tabletenniseventcenter.com/tournaments
Opening/Break Music - junior state - Nostalgic
Closing Music - auv - McCarren
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the Korea Open, the US Nationals, and discuss what is needed to improve tournaments in the USA. Also Joey's Coaching Corner, the Point of the Month, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.
Show Note Links:
Desktop Table Tennis for Nintendo Switch
-- https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/desktop-table-tennis-switch/
US Nationals Finals
-- https://youtu.be/2pDOoJdJYuE
Point of the Month - Quadri Aruna v. Xu Xin
-- https://youtu.be/8NoL5FyUQuU?t=261
Mima Ito as a child on Japanese TV
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKQHEjj6Aj4
-- https://youtu.be/lHHWoI24rd0
Opening Music - Stan Forbee - Song For The Sun
Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - for when it's warmer
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- https://www.chillhop.com
In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the China and Japan Opens, the World Ranking System, and how the USA Team funds their careers. Also Joey's Coaching Corner, the Point of the Month, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.
Show Note Links:
World of Table Tennis Magazine
-- world-tt.com/
Point of the Month - Amy Wang v. Prithika Pavade
-- youtu.be/a2SsjxpKwS4?t=180
RockStar Games' Table Tennis
-- youtu.be/k1vWYlaju_Q
Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR
-- www.roadtovr.com/racket-fury-tabl…ng-oculus-quest/
VR Ping Pong
-- youtu.be/uCdp3qpqBa8
Opening Music - junior state - Nice and Easy
Closing Music - Ruck P - Early Morning
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com