Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast
Episodes
What 2025 Revealed About Pickleball: The Highs, Lows, and WTF Moments
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At some point this year, we all looked around and thought, “How did the pickleball community get this big?” and somehow, pickleball became everyon...
No More Boring Gifts! Inside Our Holiday Gift Guide for Pickleball Lovers and Their Favorite Dinking Partners
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve shown up to every match with your gear perfectly packed, but when it comes to holiday gifting, you’re the person scribbling a card in the p...
Our Podcast Anniversary Happy Hour Event: Live, Loud, & Loosely Monitored.
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the only live podcast episode where the court drama is matched only by the party vibes, and the wardrobe choices might just win their own m...
Is DUPR Driving Us or Dividing Us? CEO Tito Machado’s Answer Will Surprise You
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why your DUPR score nosedives after a win, and you're wondering if your app is gaslighting you? What is happening in the pickleball matr...
DiNKR: The Pickleball App That Saved Our Group Chat (And Might Get You a Date?)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried organizing a pickleball game with five group chats, two calendars, and someone’s cousin who “might show up if it doesn’t rain”? It’...
When the Lights Go Out Mid-Match: Our Wildest Pickleball Tournament Experience Yet (And What It Taught Us About Focus Training)
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winning gold sounds great… until the court lights shut off mid-point, and someone’s Uncle Larry is heckling from the sidelines. Welcome to pickleb...
Is DUPR Dead? Mike Barker's VAIR Rating System Might Just Bury It
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious how your pickleball rating actually gets calculated? Check out VAIR, the new pickleball rating system: https://www.vairified.com/?ambassador=7...
Pickleball Doubles Partnerships and Why Team Chemistry Matters with Captain Molly Bonner
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can perfect your third shot drop… but can you survive a 10-day pickleball trip with your doubles partner and still want to split a margarita aft...
Red Carpets, Rooftop Pickleball, and why Kaitlin Miller Swapped Broadcast Journalism for Drop Shots and Dinks
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, Kaitlin Miller was covering broadcast journalism red carpets and national headlines. Now she’s helping the Nashville pickleball sc...
Big Names, Bigger Brains: The Caitlin Clark Effect and Game Psychology with Dr. Joy Macci: What You Need For Your Pickleball Mindset Training
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would happen if pickleball got a Caitlin Clark–level shake-up, a blast of PR glitter, and just enough paddle-side gossip to keep the courts buz...
The Dallas Classic Diaries: We Got COVID, Still Got a Podium Finish, and Got Schooled by Ben McNair on Pickleball Strategy
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when two podcasters train like pros, catch COVID five days before a tournament, and still walk away with medals (and maybe a mild coug...
DUPR Delusions & Kitchen Confessionals with Restaurant Powerhouse Brenton Phillips of Written By The Seasons
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when pickleball ratings make no sense, sandbagging gets a spotlight, and a restaurant entrepreneur turns out to be a beast on the cour...
Houston We Have a Problem Part 2: The Pickleball vs Tennis Debate You Didn’t Know You Needed
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you mix pickleball vs tennis debates, spicy pickleball TV ratings, and a 9-month pregnant woman dinking like a champ? You get an epi...
Houston We Have a Problem Part 1: How a Houston Pickleball Tournament Exposed Our Game (and Grew It)
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two confident 4.0 players stroll into a pickleball tournament thinking they’re ready… and Houston says, “Bless your hearts”?...
The Loud Truth About Pickleball Noise: What Denver Parks and Rec Is Doing About It
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix a booming pickleball community, a bunch of angry neighbors, and one very opinionated provocateur? An episode that’s equ...
Secret Love Affair or Smart PR? The Wild Theories Around Anna Leigh Waters vs Hayden Patriquin Pickleball Controversy
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a court clash turns spicy and the hot takes are served shaken, not stirred, you know it’s a Dinks on Tap episode. You’ve seen the clips. You...
This Is What Happens When a Finance Guy Gets Sucked Into the Pickleball Community with Ben Paquette
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix a high-stress finance job, a family health scare, and a few curious visits to the local gym? If you're Ben Paquette, you ...
Ivan Jakovljevic’s Pickleball Journey Started with a Crush (and Ended in Pro Pickleball)
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest: switching careers is hard. But switching athletic careers after more than two decades? That’s a whole different level. In this ep...
How to Play Pickleball with Your Romantic Partner Without Killing Each Other
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real for a second: playing pickleball with your romantic partner isn’t always a love story. Sometimes, it’s a full-blown drama. You’r...
How to Stop Pickleball Injuries Before They Happen (And Recover Like a Pro!) With Albert Ibanez
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stretching the wrong way? You might think a quick quad stretch before a match is enough, but according to soft tissue specialist Albert Ibanez...
What Happens Off the Court Matters More Than You Think
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that having fun off the court is just as important as practicing your dinks and drives? Sounds wild, right? But after an epic pick...
Pickleball Rules, Refs & Controversial Calls with Courtney Johnson
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever played pickleball, you know how fast things can get heated- bad line calls, foot faults, and that one player who lobs every single sh...
Why Your Mindset is the Key to Better Pickleball with Dayne Gingrich & Jill Martin
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever rescheduled a meeting or called in sick just to play pickleball? We get it! In this episode, we explore the mental game of pickleba...
Sneaky Pickleball Lies, Court Pet Peeves & More with Pro Melissa Pedroza
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the magic behind the explosive growth of pickleball? In this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Pedroza, a pickleball pro and coach who’...
What’s New in Pickleball? Growth Stats, Game Rules, and Pickleball Mindset for 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2025, pickleballers! This week, we’re serving up a fresh episode packed with everything you need to start the year strong. From pick...
Why Playing Better Opponents is the Secret to Pickleball Success
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to wrap up 2024 with us? In this special New Year's episode of Dinks on Tap, we're getting festive with some holiday gift-giving before div...
From Yips to Gifts: A Pickleball Lover’s Guide to Holiday Fun and Mental Comebacks
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your pickleball serve suddenly betrays you? Lauren’s back from South Africa with tales of adventure and a surprising comparison...
Pickleball, Drama, and Sportsmanship - Oh My!
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, dinking buddies! This week we’re diving into the unexpected drama that unfolded during our first pickleball match of the season. We’re talk...
The Mental Games of Pickleball: How to Stay Cool When Your Game (and Brain) Is Falling Apart
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball isn’t just about hitting the perfect shot—sometimes, the real game is handling everything that’s happening around you and in your own...
From Curiosity to Obsession: The 5 Stages of Pickleball!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about how deep your pickleball love runs? Join us in today’s episode where we break down the 5 stages every pickleball player experiences...
Pickleball Etiquette 101: Music, Court Vibes, and Game Nuances
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cheers, pickleball pals! 🥂 Welcome back to Dinks on Tap! In this episode, we’re talking about something every pickleballer has experienced: ...
What’s the Big Deal About Pickleball?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friend! Welcome to the debut episode of Dinks on Tap! We’re diving into how we discovered the pickleball community and why we instantly fell ...
Welcome to Dinks On Tap!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered why everyone seems to be talking about pickleball lately? Or what makes this quirky sport more than just a game? Welcome to Dinks...