Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Are Paddles Too Hot? + APC 2026 Takeover | Episode 7 | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:58:49 | |
The ATP crew is back in the studio! In this episode, Aaron, Josh, Michael, and Justin break down everything that went down over the past month. In this episode:
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| Mini Episode: 2026 MLP Australia Draft Reaction: Roster Analysis & Contenders | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:33:20 | |
The MLP Australia 2026 Draft is in the books! 🇦🇺🏓 In this mini-episode of Around the Pod, the team sits down to analyse all 8 team rosters ahead of Event 1 in Melbourne. We break down draft strategy, debate left-vs-right court positioning, evaluate Dream Breaker capabilities, and share our bold predictions for the season ahead. Inside this episode:
Who do you think will win the 2026 season? Drop your predictions on our socials! Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! HOSTS: --------------------------------------------------------------- MLP Australia, Major League Pickleball Australia, Pickleball Australia, Around the Pod, Pickleball Podcast, MLP Draft 2026, Australian Pickleball, DUPR Ratings, Harry Brown Pickleball, Joey Wild, Danni Townsend, Joey Farias, Pickleball Strategy, Dream Breaker Pickleball | |||
| Sydney Pro Scene, Tennis Transitions, & The Aussie World Cup Draft with Brian Tran & Daiki Tanabe | Episode 6 | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:30:11 | |
Josh Chia and Michael Murrell host Sydney’s Brian Tran and Daiki Tanabe to talk tennis transitions, court shortages, and the growth of Australian pickleball.
HOSTS: GUESTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. | |||
| Ben Johns' Ex-Partner, Nasty Nelsons & Rally Scoring Hot Takes with Joey Farias & Mitch Hargreaves | Episode 5 | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:31:35 | |
On Episode 5 of Around the Pod, Aaron Blitz and Michael Murrell sit down at Pickle 4real with PPA pros Joey Farias and Mitch Hargreaves! Joey breaks down his history playing alongside Ben Johns, Simone Jardim, and Catherine Parenteau, and shares the hilarious true story of how the "Nasty Nelson" was used against its inventor using a 14-ounce leaded paddle. Meanwhile, Mitch breaks down his PPA Triple Crown, his run in Tokyo, and what it really takes to train in Australia and compete globally. Plus, the group tackles whether rally scoring is needed for pickleball to hit the mainstream, and why you should NEVER apologise for a net cord. HOSTS: GUESTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. | |||
| Mini Episode: Pickleball World Cup Roster Breakdown + Ultimate Aussie Athlete Draft | 22 Aug 2026 | 00:24:15 | |
The Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang is right around the corner, and Team Australia is locked and loaded! 🇦🇺 Join Aaron, Michael, Justin, and Josh as they run through the full list of players representing Australia across the Open, 50+, 60+, U18, and U14 categories. We break down the team dynamics, seedings, and what it’s going to take to bring home gold (and the $25k USD top prize). To close things out, the boys hold a snake draft to build the ultimate 4-player Pickleball World Cup squad using ONLY famous Australian athletes. Can a team featuring Nick Kyrgios, Cathy Freeman, and Brad Hill beat out a stack with Alex de Minaur and Oscar Piastri? Drop us a message on socials to vote for the winning draft squad! Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! | |||
| Pickleball Training Strategies, DUPR Ratings, and Tournament Tips | Episode 4 | 13 Aug 2026 | 01:05:13 | |
In Episode 4 of Around the Pod, Aaron Blitz, Josh Chia, Michael Murrell, and Justin McLeod dive into the highs and lows of recent tournament play, including their runs at the PPA, Gippsland Championships, and the Dink Series.
Whether you are grinding to break past 3.5 or aiming for pro-level consistency, this episode breaks down the real reps, mindsets, and strategies you need on court. Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! HOSTS: | |||
| Draft Betrayals, Right Side Respect, and Paddle Hot Takes with Crystal Mildwaters & Aaron Johnson | Episode 3 | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:50:27 | |
Welcome to Around the Pod, hosted at Pickle4real! Hosts Josh Chia and Michael Murrell are joined in the studio by Crystal Mildwaters and Aaron "AJ" Johnson for a hilarious and insightful breakdown of the Australian pickleball scene. In this episode:
HOSTS: GUESTS: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. | |||
| Gold Coast vs Perth Scene, Asia Tour Secrets & Aussie Pickleball "Love Island" Draft (ft. Nicholas Maleganeas & Nigel Lee) | Episode 2 | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:28:22 | |
Gold Coast pros Nick Maleganeas and Perth’s Nigel Lee join Josh Chia and Michael Murrell in the booth at Pickle4real ahead of the PPA Melbourne 250.
Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. | |||
| Mini-Episode: PPA 250 Melbourne Draw Breakdown & Pro Predictions | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:22:05 | |
Tournament weekend is here! 🏓 In this special Around the Pod mini-episode, your resident pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia take the mic to preview the massive PPA 250 Melbourne tournament happening this weekend (July 16th - 19th). The boys leave no stone unturned as they analyse the official draws for:
Aaron and Josh share their unfiltered opinions on who is looking lethal in training, who got a favorable draw, and exactly who they think will be standing on top of the podium by Sunday night. Are you heading down to Melbourne or tuning in to the stream? Make sure you're subscribed to Around the Pod so you never miss an update on the Australian pickleball scene. Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. | |||
| What Pickleball Pros Actually Think About Amateur Players | Episode 1 | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:59:25 | |
Episode Summary: Welcome to the premiere episode of Around the Pod—not Australia's first pickleball podcast, but definitely about to be its best! Hosted by pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia alongside self-proclaimed "average Joe" intermediates Justin McLeod and Michael Murrell, this show is here to bridge the gap between the pro court and the local rec session. In this episode, we dive headfirst into a controversial debate that's dividing the community: Should amateur and intermediate players be paid prize money? Since tournament registration fees from the 3.0 to 4.0 divisions fund the pro-level payouts, we debate whether it's time for intermediates to get their own cash rewards—and why some players are secretly "tanking" their DUPR ratings to chase cash prizes in Asia. We also discuss:
Whether you're a seasoned pro, a 3.5 tournament regular, or a "Pickle Daddy" in training, grab your paddle and join the group chat! Connect with us on Instagram: Rate and review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps the Aussie pickleball community grow! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A special thanks to our studio sponsor, Pickle4real — Melbourne’s premier indoor pickleball centre in Mentone. | |||