The Joy of Padel
Episodes
The Road to Number 1: Ariana Sánchez on Leadership and Overcoming Challenges in Padel (JOPS04E05)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This interview was conducted in Spanish. If you would like to have the subtitles, please head over to the Joy of Padel channel on YouTube. Here are...
Building Bridges and Resilience With Padel: Ben Hanley’s Global Military Story (JOPS04E04)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Minter sits down with Flight Lieutenant Ben Hanley, whose journey into padel began unexpectedly after a military posting to Madrid in...
Empowering Women in Padel: Pep Stonor’s Journey and Vision for Inclusion (JOPS04E03)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Minter sits down with the inspiring Pep Stonor, a passionate padel player and founder of Empower Padel. Pep shares her journey f...
Rising Through the Ranks: Clément Geens’ Journey to Belgium’s Top Padel Player (JOPS04E02)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new season of JOY OF PADEL! We’re kicking off with a true rising star in the sport – Belgian padel ace Clément Geens, who rock...
Spreading the Padel Love: British Padel Awards UK Edition (JOPS04E01)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Special Edition: Nominations and Voting in The British Padel Awards 2026 This episode of JOY OF PADEL celebrates the launch of the British Padel Awar...
Transforming Padel Experiences for All: Camille Huyghues Despointes and Pango (JOPS03E22)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of JOY OF PADEL features Camille Huyghues Despointes, French entrepreneur and co-founder (with me) of Pango, to discuss her journey from ...
Inside Padel Commentary: Emily Kilner on Strategies, Growth, and Global Appeal (JOPS03E21)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Kilner, BBC New Voice Award winner and Premier Padel commentator, shares her journey from England Under-21 hockey international to becoming one ...
Building Padel's American Dream: Insights from USPA President Bill Ullman (JOPS03E20)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Ullman, co-Founder of the Anglo-American Cup and President of the United States Padel Association (USPA), shares his journey from squash to padel...
Elevating Women's Padel: Andi Neugarten's Mission and Vision (JOPS03E19)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This 19th episode of season 3 of the Joy of Padel podcast episode features Andi Neugarten, founder of Six Love Sports, the largest women's padel commu...
The Mental Game in Padel: Insights from GB's Number One Aimee Gibson (JOPS03E18)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aimee Gibson, GB's number one padel player and world-ranked 85, shares her journey from tennis to padel in this Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses he...
Juanjo Gutiérrez: Navigating the Rise of Professional Padel Tennis (JOPS03E17)
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THIS INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED IN SPANISH 🇪🇸. IT'S AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE WITH SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH 🇬🇧!! Juanjo Gutiérrez, former profession...
Padel for All: Mark Hewlett and Soul Padel's Inclusive Approach to Growth (JOPS03E16)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hewlett, founder of Soul Padel, reveals how a traumatic experience led him to discover the transformative power of padel. His journey from rugby ...
Decoding Padel Success: Lessons from Gonzalo Lorenzo (JOPS03E15)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features Gonzalo Lorenzo, a padel coach and YouTube sensation, discussing his journey in the sport and coaching philosophy. Gonzalo share...
Juan Martín Díaz: Secrets of a 30-Year Career in Elite Padel (JOPS03E14)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Martín Díaz, padel legend, shares his journey from his beginnings in tennis to becoming a padel professional. He emphasizes the importance of u...
Padel's Global Surge: Insights from PwC's Elena Martín (JOPS03E13)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Martín, partner at PwC and co-author of the 2025 Global Padel Report, joins the Joy of Padel podcast to discuss the sport's explosive growth. S...
The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab's Journey (JOPS03E12)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab's Journey (JOPS03E12) My latest Joy of Padel episode features Najwa Salhab, a rising star from Saudi ...
Marta Talaván: Balancing Board Duties and Pro Padel Performance (JOPS03E11)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Wall Practice to World Stages: Marta Talaván's Padel Rise (JOPS03E11) I'm thrilled to share my latest Joy of Padel podcast episode featuring th...
London Calling: The Padel Podcast Dissecting the Capital's Boom
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
London's padel scene is exploding, and we've got the inside scoop. Did you know there are now 166 courts across 42 venues in the city? In our latest ...
The Art of Creating Space: Padel Insights with Fredrik Ask (JOPS03E10)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evolving in Padel: Fredrik Ask's Coaching Philosophy (JOPS03E10) I'm excited to bring you the latest episode of Joy of Padel, featuring Fredrik Ask, ...
Loïc Fery on Padel: Bridging Business Acumen and Sports Passion (JOPS03E09)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Football to Padel: Loïc Fery's Insights on Sports Management (JOPS03E09) I'm excited to bring you the latest episode of Joy of Padel, featurin...
Racquets, Walls, and Passion: Viviana Corcuera Reveals the Origins of Padel (JOPS03E08)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EPISODE JOPS03E08 EPISODE IS IN SPANISH You can find it on Youtube with English subtitles here: https://youtu.be/paV-2J_VWgo Viviana Corcuera...
Padel TV: Bringing Elite-Level Padel to Screens Worldwide with Johannes Thomhave (JOPS03E07)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Joy of Padel episode features Johannes Thomhave, CEO of Padel TV, discussing the challenges and opportunities in broadcasting padel matches. As a...
Breaking Barriers: Ksenia Sharifova's Rise in the Padel World (JOPS03E06)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ksenia Sharifova, a rising star (currently world number 23) in professional padel, shares her journey from tennis to padel and the challenges of findi...
Rocket Padel's Vision: Transforming the UK Scene with Seb Gordon (JOPS03E05)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features Seb Gordon, co-founder of Rocket Padel, discussing his journey in the sport and the growth of padel in the UK. Gordon shares ins...
Revolutionising Padel in the UK: Jonathan Rowland's R3 Sport Strategy (JOPS03E04)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features Jonathan Rowland, a padel aficionado since 2004, discussing his journey in the sport and his venture, R3 Sport. Rowland shares i...
Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women's Padel and Communication (JOPS03E03)
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Orsi, Italian padel champion, shares her journey from tennis to professional padel on the Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses the challenges ...
Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the padel podcast, I chat with Tomoaki (Tom) Murasawa, the coach of Japan's national padel teams. Tomaki shares his personal journe...
Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features an engaging conversation with Brittany Dubins, the top-ranked female padel player in the United States. Brittany shares her jour...
Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit special. First, it's not in the usual form of an interview that I conduct with a padel connoisseur or celebrity. While based on ...
Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Joy of Padel, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonas Bjorkman, the renowned tennis player who has embraced the world of pade...
From Childhood Passion to World Champion: Alejandra Salazar's Padel Story (JOPS02E21)
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chatted during the World Championships in Doha 2024 with Alejandra Salazar, a hugely important and prominent figure in padel. Aleja...
Inside the Swedish Padel Boom with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Joy of Padel," I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Cal...
Tom Murray, Head of Padel at the British LTA: Rising to the Challenge to Padelify Great Britain (JOPS02E19)
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome Tom Murray, a key figure in the padel world, to discuss his journey from tennis to padel and his role as Head of Padel at t...
The Importance of Communication: Marta Ortega's Winning Strategy (JOPS02E18)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with Marta Ortega to explore her experiences at Roland Garros and the nuances of playing padel in varying conditions. Mart...
Vianney Dubois on Padel: Data, Strategy, and the Future of the Sport (JOPS02E17)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome Vianney Dubois, a self-proclaimed data nerd with a background in finance, who has turned his passion for sports data into a...
Roby Gattiker: Eleven-Time World Champion's Secrets to Success (JOPS02E16)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome and Introduction - Host Minter Dial welcomes Roby Gattiker, a legendary figure in the world of padel, known for being the longest-reigning wor...
The Business of Padel: Insights from Alex Inglot, host of All the Angles padel Podcast (JOPS02E15)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joy of Padel with Alex Inglot In the latest episode of "The Joy of Padel," host Minter Dial sits down with Alex Inglot, a prominent figure in the worl...
Rafa Vega on Coaching, Competing, and the Fun of Padel (JOPS02E14)
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JOY OF PADEL WITH RAFA VEGA - Overview of Rafa's achievements, including his ranking as number two in Britain under the LTA rating system and his succ...
Padel’s Popularity Surge: Pablo Carro Discusses the Trends and Challenges (JOPS02E13)
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome and Introduction - Minter Dial welcomes Pablo Carro, co-founder of Playtomic. - Discussion about Playtomic's impact and Pablo's personal backg...
Inside PadelX: Nallé Grinda's Vision for the Future of Padel (JOPS02E12)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JOY OF PADEL WITH NALLÉ GRINDA Welcome and Introduction - Minter Dial welcomes back Nallé Grinda, the only guest to appear twice on the show. - Dis...
Las Vegas Padel: Scott Reddick's Adventure in Building a Premier Club (JOPS02E11)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joy of Padel with Scott Reddick In this episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, I sit down with Scott Reddick, a passionate entrepreneur and padel enthus...
Mastering Padel: Insights from David Garcia of M3 Padel Academy (JOPS02E10)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with David Garcia Welcome and Introduction - Host Minter Dial welcomes David Garcia to the show. - David Garcia is introduced as a l...
The Padel Pioneer: Enrique Buenaventura's Vision of the Sport and Business (JOPS02E09)
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Enrique Buenaventura Join us as we explore the enthralling padel journey of Enrique Buenaventura, a sports aficionado turned pad...
Chasing the Dream: Nico Agritelley's American Padel Adventure (JOPS02E08)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Nico Agritelley Join us as we welcome the dynamic Nico Agritelley, a homegrown talent from Dallas, Texas, who has taken the Amer...
The Strategic Game of Saana Saarteinen: Finland's Padel Star on the Rise (JOPS02E07)
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Saana Saarteinen In this episode, we delve into the world of Saana Saarteinen, Finland's top padel talent, who has gracefully tr...
Nikhil Mohindra: Padel's British Sensation and Padel India's New Face (JOPS02E06)
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Nikhil Mohindra The effervescent Nikhil Mohindra is a rising star in the world of padel and a beacon of inspiration for players ...
The Remarkable Journey of Top Swedish Pro Padel Player, World Number 53, Daniel Windahl (S02E05)
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Daniel Windahl Daniel Windahl is the number 1 Swedish padel player, currently ranked 53rd in the world. A left-sided player, he ...
Pro Padel Player, Content Creator and Social Media Influencer from Finland, Joni Luolamaa (JOPS02E04)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Joni Luolamaa Joni Luolamaa is a full time padel professional, one of the top players in Finland. In addition to his playing pad...
Tearing up the US Padel Circuit with Number 1, Luis Estrada (JOPS02E03)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Luis Estrada Luis Estrada, the current number one male padel player in the US. Coming from tennis, Luis fell head over heels wit...
Adaptive Padel - The Inspiring Story of Jack Binstead, founder of Team GB (JOPS02E02)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Jack Binstead Jack Binstead is a multi-talented actor and athlete. He is best known for his role as Rem Dogg in the popular BBC ...
The Roots of Padel with Son of the Founders, Enrique Corcuera Jr (JOPS02E01)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Enrique Corcuera, Jr Enrique Corcuera Jr., son of Enrique and Viviana Corcuera, the founders of this beautiful sport called Pade...
The Joy of Padel with Patty Llaguno, Professional Padel World Number 18 (JOP12)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Patty Llaguno Patricia (Patty) Llaguno Zielinski is currently the world's number 18 ranked player on WPT (#17 the FIP tour). Age...
The Burgeoning Development of Padel, with Monitor Deloitte senior manager and Global Padel Report coauthor and former ranked player, Elena Martin Ortiz (JOP11)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Martín Ortiz is an accomplished padel player who was highly ranked in the WPT predecessor, the Opel Padel Tour, and has represented (and won wi...
The Padel School founder, Sandy Farquharson, on developing the community and skills of padel (JOP10)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Sandy Farquharson Sandy Farquharson is a member of the National GB padel tennis team, having developed as a tennis player and pr...
World Padel Tour #17 and a Rising Star of the Men's Professional Tour, Mike Yanguas (JOP9)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Mike Yanguas Mike Yanguas, who comes from Malaga, Spain, began playing padel when he was just 7 years old. Now 21, playing right...
Winner of the Pro Padel League in North America, Padel Player of the Year and British No. 1, Tia Norton (JOP8)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Tia Norton Tia Norton is Great Britain’s most recognisable professional padel player. The GB number 1 blazed a trail when, age...
Padel is already winning over the United States, with PPL Commissioner, coach and serial padel entrepreneur, Marcos del Pilar (JOP7)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Marcos del Pilar Marcos del Pilar is a successful serial entrepreneur and businessman as well as a Padel pioneer. A former tenni...
Writing punchy articles, physical training and the love of Padel with Xan Tafernaberry (JOP6)
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Xan Tafernaberry Xan is a fan of padel. And, as a Basque from France, he’s also a fan of rugby! He has been an editor in chief...
With Passion, Skill and Competition – How Denise Höfer became the number one padel team in Germany (JOP5)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Denise Höfer Denise Höfer is the #1 German Padel Team Player alongside Vici Kurz, captain of the German National Padel Team, a...
Spreading the Joy of Padel via The Bandeja Magazine, with Founding Editor Emma Kimber (JOP4)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Emma Kimber Emma Kimber is a newspaper-and-magazine-editor-turned-PR-turned-founding editor of The Bandeja Magazine, dedicated t...
Getting Good at Padel While Having Fun with Gabo Loredo, Coach at Tasty Padel, Play Hard (JOP3)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel with Gabo Loredo Gabo Loredo is a padel phenomenon! He’s Mexican whose professional career began as a tennis coach for elite junior...
A Life Filled with the Joy of Padel - Padel Professional, Evangelist and Developer, Nallé Grinda (JOP2)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel podcast with Nallé Grinda Nalle Grinda was UCLA’s top tennis player from 1998 to 2001. He's been in padel since he was 5 years old...
The beginnings of padel tennis. An original origin story with Victor and William Dial (JOP1)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel podcast with Victor and William Dial Victor Dial was a pioneering player of padel. He started in the 1970s, and played on the origina...
The Joy of Padel - Coming soon!
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial, a Padel tennis player since 1974, and sponsored by Padel1969, is an exhilarating new show that delves...