Pickleballers Next Door
Welcome to the Pickleballers Next Door podcast. Mike & Christana will be traveling around the country recording episodes at pickleball courts inside and outside, talking to the everyday pickleball player. Find out what they love about pickleball and build a big pickleball community.
Episodes
70 episodes
Episode 70 Michael Zervas - Inside the Newest Pickleball Destination, Fort Collins
Join Pickleballers Next Door as we talk with Michael Zervas, one of the owners of zero zero Two, the newest pickleball facility in Ft, Collins, Colorado. How Michael and Neil Bellefeuille both serial entrepreneurs had the vision behind zero zer...
Episode 69 🎙️ Pickleballers Next Door - Adaptive Pickleball Fundraiser at Thornton Picklr + Colorado Pickleball Community Updates
In Episode 69 of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana bring you another fun and community-driven episode focused on the incredible people helping grow pickleball across Colorado! 🏓This week, we welcome special guest Dawn ...
Episode 68 Pickleball is More than a Game - It's a Gamechanger Pickleball for Good Fund Visits East and South Africa
“From local courts to global impact—this is how pickleball is changing lives across continents.”🎙️Pickleball is no longer just America’s fastest-growing sport—it’s becoming a global movement for connection, community, and impact.<...
Episode 67 - Pro Pickleball Pay Explosion, Anna Leigh Waters Dominance & DUPR Reset - Denver Iconics, Denver Pickleball Club & Eye Injury Tal
🎙️Mike and Christana are back with a high-energy catch-up episode diving into everything happening in the world of pickleball right now. From the massive rise in pro player payouts to the continued dominance of world #1 Anna Leigh Wat...
Episode 66 - Pickleball is Changing! New 2026 Rules You Need to Know NOW 🎾🔥
🎙️Pickleball is evolving fast—and the 2026 rule changes are already impacting how the game is played at every level.In Episode 66 of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana break down some of the latest pickleball rules for 2026 and ...
Epicsode 65 - Denver Iconics Owner Jen Hamman + Patty Gallegos 60+ Masters - Inside Pro Pickleball & Champion Series Pickleball
🎙️In this exciting episode of Pickleballers Next Door, we sit down with Jen Hamman, owner of the Denver Iconics, and Patti Gallegos, a standout competitor heading into the 60+ Masters division in the Champio...
Episode 64 How Ace Pickleball Is Redefining Open Play & Player Experience in Enola Pennsylvania - Bob Miller Interview
Step inside one of Pennsylvania’s most exciting indoor pickleball facilities as we talk with Bob Miller, franchise owner of Ace Pickleball Club in Enola, PA!In this episode of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana explore ...
Episode 63 Why Play Pickleball? Fun, Fitness, Community & Mental Health Benefits | Pickleballers Next Door
Why Play Pickleball!We catch up with Mike after he comes back from Hawaii!Why is pickleball the fastest-growing sport in America? In this episode of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana break down exa...
Episode 62 Pickleball in Hawaii?! Rain, Resort Courts & How Mike Traded for the Trip 🌺
🌺🏓 Pickleballers Next Door Mike heads to Hawaii… but not how you’d expect.In this episode, Mike shares his recent trip to Hawaii where the islands were hit with unusual, heavy rain—something locals say hasn’t happened lik...
Episode 61 -Pickleball, Business & Networking on the Court | On Court Networking + PickleWatch Founder George Yameen
Pickleball isn’t just a sport anymore — it’s becoming a powerful way to connect, collaborate, and build business relationships.In Episode 61 of Pickleballers Next Door, hosts Mike and Christana dive into the growing interse...
Episode 60 - The Stretch Zone Effect Explained: Science-Backed Assisted Stretching for Athletes & Pickleball Players
🎙️What if improving your flexibility, mobility, and recovery was easier than stretching on your own?In this episode of Pickleballers Next Door, we sit down with Dani Dotson, Regional Director at Stretch Zone, and Russell...
Episode 59 - Pickleball Pros, Zane Navratil's Clinic at Picklr Littleton
Episode 59 of Pickleballers Next Door brings the heat with pro-level play, behind-the-scenes business insights, and real-life pickleball partnerships 💥🏓🔥 Pro Talk with Chris Bouza + Zane Navratil BuzzWe kicked things off wi...
Episode 58 - Love at First Serve! Single & Looking? PickleMatch meet-up at MoodSwing
🔥What happens when you mix pickleball, singles, and a little bit of flirtation? 👀🏓🔥We went LIVE from MoodSwing during their high-energy Picklematch meetup — and let’s just say… it wasn’t just the dinks flying.In this...
Episode 57 - How Insoles & Proper Shoes Reduce Pickleball Injuries | ProAlign Chiropractic, Blumaka & Fleks Footwear
Episode 57 of Pickleballers Next Door was recorded LIVE at the Colorado Championship Cup III at 3rd Shot Pickleball River Point — and this one went from serious sports science to serious laughs.👣 The Foundation: Your Feet Matter M...
Episode 56 Colorado Championship Cup III - Denver Pickleball Club - Okto Gear
🎙️ Episode 56 — Colorado Championship III at 3rd Shot Pickleball | Event Insights & Gear InnovationIn Episode 56, we’re live from 3rd Shot Pickleball for the Colorado Championship CUP III - Denver Pickleball C...
Episode 55 Mike and Christana Talk about Eye Safety and Injuries
Episode 55 Pickleballers Next Door Podcast🎙️ Podcast Description In this important and eye-opening episode of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana tackle one of the fastest-growing conversations in pickle...
Episode 54 - 3rd Shot Pickleball River Point - Grand Opening!
🎙️ Special Guests from the Grand Opening at 3rd Shot River PointThis episode was extra special as we welcomed Chris Williams, his wife Katherine Williams, and their daughter Bella Williams onto the podc...
Episode 53 Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle - Founder/Ace Rodrigues & Pro Contestant/Tiffany Ash
🎙️ Podcast Episode: Pickleball Kingdom Paddle Battle — 2 Winners have been picked for the Pro Sponsorship and will be aired on episode 8. 2 Winners will be voted by the audience to receive a franchise each. Please vote ever...
Episode 52 Friday Pickleball Crew - Friday Pickle - Keep Paddles Accessible!
🎙️ Podcast Episode 52Friday Pickleball: The Brand, The Brotherhood, and the Future of Pickleball CultureIn this episode, we sit down with Scott, Isaac, and Matt, three of the five incredible minds behind Fri...
Episode 51 Happy New Year's - Love Really Does Happen On The Court - Picklematch - 3rd Shot Wheatridge
🎙️ Pickleball, Singles & Real-Life Love Stories | PickleMatch.co Podcast Episode 51 🎙️In this episode, we dive into the heart of PickleMatch.co, where pickleball meets real-world dating—and sparks actually fly. We ...
Episode 50 Merry Christmas
🎄 Merry Christmas and welcome to a very special milestone episode of Pickleballers Next Door! 🎄Today, we’re celebrating Episode 50, and we couldn’t think of a better way to mark this moment...
Episode 49 MoodSwing Denver's New Pickleball Event Center, Owner - PickleWatch
Tune in to hear the story behind MoodSwing, the challenges of opening a new venue, and what guests can expect when they walk through the doors.Podcast Episode: Inside the Opening of MoodSwing with the Founders & Chef and the Owner of...
Episode 48 Special Edition USA Pickleball Nationals, Adaptive Play
Episode 48: Special Addition - Adaptive Excellence, USA Pickleball Insights & Peak Pickleball Adaptive Tournament 2026In Episode 48 of Pickleballers Next Door, we bring you one of our most powerful and inspiring...
Episode 47 Pickleballers Next Door - Herb Livsey Denver Nuggets Scout - Donovan from Mint Sports
Episode Description: Herb Livsey — Denver Nuggets Scout & 90-Year-Old Pickleball CoachIn this inspirational episode of Pickleballers Next Door, we interview the legendary Herb Livsey — longtime Denver Nuggets ...