WHY WE DO THIS:

Pickleball is getting too serious

You play pickleball—or maybe you're just curious about it.

You’re not training for a medal. You’re just trying to have fun, connect with good people, and get a little break from… everything else.

Work. Kids. Relationships. Expectations.
Most days, you’re juggling it all and trying to find 30 minutes to breathe.

And while you love the game, the content out there doesn’t reflect your life.
It’s drills. Strategy. Performance.

What about the fun? The humanity?
Where’s the space for players who just want to laugh, feel included, and not take it so seriously?

That’s what’s been missing—until now.

The vibe’s getting killed by the pressure.

You love the game, but it’s starting to feel like a competition you never signed up for. Other podcasts don’t get your life—full of kids, spouses, jobs, and just wanting to play without judgment.

Instead of feeling seen and entertained, there’s a good chance you feel:

• Frustrated that every pickleball podcast assumes you're chasing medals instead of moments.

• Overwhelmed trying to balance real life—work, family, kids—and still make time to play, let alone "improve your serve."

• Anxious about making mistakes, slowing others down, or not playing “the right way.”

• Left out of conversations that only speak to elite players, coaches, and rule-sticklers.

• Disappointed that there isn't something more fun, more relatable, more... you.

Pickleball should be fun, flexible,
and wildly welcoming.

You don’t need a perfect serve or tournament record to belong here.

You just need a paddle, a good attitude, and maybe a story or two.

We believe the best part of pickleball isn’t how you play—it’s who you play with.

That’s why Big Dink Energy brings the laughs, the chaos, and the community right to your ears—so you feel like part of something, even off the court.

Because the best rallies happen between friends—and we’ve always got room for one more.

Tuning in is easy. Here’s how it works:

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s your weekly permission slip to stop taking everything so seriously.

• A laugh you didn’t know you needed 
• The feeling of belonging 
• A break from your real life that gets your real life

Whether you’re listening on the way to open play or hiding from your family in the car—we’ve got you.

"Love the hosts, the fun segments, and the random news that somehow makes me laugh. Whether or not you play pickleball, you will be entertained.

- CNRX5

Finally—a podcast that gets what it’s like to show up to open play with kids at home, no time to drill, and just wanting to have fun.”

- Pickle mom of 3

"It’s like my group chat came to life. I laugh out loud every week.

 

- Arizona Listener

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