Episodes

  • Breaking Barriers: Ksenia Sharifova's Rise in the Padel World (JOPS03E06)

    Breaking Barriers: Ksenia Sharifova's Rise in the Padel World (JOPS03E06)
    Apr 22 2025
    Ksenia Sharifova, a rising star (currently world number 23) in professional padel, shares her journey from tennis to padel and the challenges of finding the right partner in this insightful padel podcast. As a padel aficionado, Ksenia discusses the intricacies of shot selection, court positioning, and the mental aspects of the game. She offers a candid perspective on the competitive world of professional padel, including the delicate balance of partnerships and the importance of a strong support system. Ksenia's passion for padel shines through as she describes her favorite shots and players, providing valuable insights for both amateur and professional players alike. The conversation culminates with a heartfelt exploration of the Joy of Padel, highlighting the sport's unique blend of strategy, skill, and emotional fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Rocket Padel's Vision: Transforming the UK Scene with Seb Gordon (JOPS03E05)

    Rocket Padel's Vision: Transforming the UK Scene with Seb Gordon (JOPS03E05)
    Apr 8 2025
    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 insights from his experience in Sweden's padel boom and how he's applying those lessons to develop premium indoor padel facilities in Britain. The conversation covers the importance of community in padel, the challenges of coaching development, and Rocket Padel's expansion plans across London and beyond. Key points: 1. The transition from tennis to padel and the therapeutic aspects of the sport's community feel. 2. The significance of indoor courts for consistent play and the focus on creating premium padel experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Revolutionising Padel in the UK: Jonathan Rowland's R3 Sport Strategy (JOPS03E04)

    Revolutionising Padel in the UK: Jonathan Rowland's R3 Sport Strategy (JOPS03E04)
    Mar 26 2025
    This podcast features Jonathan Rowland, a padel aficionado since 2004, discussing his journey in the sport and his venture, R3 Sport. Rowland shares insights on padel's growth in the UK, his experiences playing in unconventional settings, and his vision for developing the sport professionally. The conversation delves into the challenges of competing with established padel nations and the importance of nurturing young talent. Key points include Rowland's approach to sponsoring players and the role of celebrity involvement in promoting padel. The podcast highlights the joy of padel and its potential as an Olympic sport, emphasising the need for continued support and evolution in the UK padel scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women's Padel and Communication (JOPS03E03)

    Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women's Padel and Communication (JOPS03E03)
    Mar 12 2025
    Carolina Orsi, Italian padel champion, shares her journey from tennis to professional padel on the Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses the challenges of learning padel's unique wall play, the importance of repetition in mastering the sport, and the differences between men's and women's padel. Orsi offers insights into her training regimen, focusing on physical preparation and mental skills to break into the top 20 rankings. The conversation explores padel's rapid growth in Italy, the joy of watching professional matches, and Orsi's perspective on choosing the right partner. This padel podcast provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional padel through the eyes of a rising star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)

    Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)
    Feb 26 2025
    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 journey from tennis to padel, discussing how the sport has evolved in Japan since the first court opened in 2013. With only about 50 courts across the country, the passion for padel is evident. We touch on the need for more investment to grow the sport's infrastructure and how it can better fit into Japanese culture. Tomaki also highlights the importance of strategic play and deception to enhance the skills of Japanese players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)

    Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)
    Feb 12 2025
    This podcast features an engaging conversation with Brittany Dubins, the top-ranked female padel player in the United States. Brittany shares her journey from tennis to professional padel, discussing the challenges and joys of the sport. She offers insights into the unique aspects of padel, including partner dynamics and strategic play. The discussion covers Brittany's experiences at the 2024 World Championships in Doha and her thoughts on the future of padel in the US. This episode provides a fascinating look into the world of professional padel from an American perspective. Key points: 1. The importance of partner compatibility and off-court relationships in padel. 2. The challenges of transitioning from tennis to padel, including adapting to different shot selections and strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)

    Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)
    Jan 8 2025
    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 a real article I wrote, it was converted into a podcast thanks to the uncannily good NotebookLLM (by Google). The artwork for this episode was created by Dall-ee (OpenAI) on a custom-trained dataset. This conversation, between two AI voices, focuses on padel etiquette, outlining unwritten rules for maintaining a positive playing experience. I must note that the machine only knows how to pronounce padel the American way padél (pad-elle) as opposed to pádel (pah-dle). The main focus of the conversation is on avoiding "fridging," where a player is deliberately excluded from the action. Other etiquette points cover respecting opponents and partners, such as avoiding excessive lobs, prompt apologies for accidental hits, and responsible phone use. I also look at post-game behavior and provide a few self-awareness tips to improve one's own game and interactions. Overall, the post emphasizes the importance of respect and fun within the game of padel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)

    Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)
    Dec 18 2024
    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 padel. Jonas shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, which began in Portugal, and highlights what makes the sport so appealing both socially and competitively. As the manager of the Swedish national men's padel team, he opens up about the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from tennis to padel, stressing the importance of teamwork and adapting to the sport's unique dynamics. Jonas also delves into the cultural aspects of padel, the essence of leadership, and the pride of representing one's country. With his insights into the growth of padel in Sweden and its global impact, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the passion and community that define this exciting sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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