Kitchen Conversations Podcast
Kitchen Conversations is a story driven podcast that explores the lives behind the paddle, uncovering the personal journeys, careers, and defining moments of the people who make up the pickleball community. Through thoughtful, unhurried conversations, host Mike Spies goes beyond dinks and drives to reveal the character, resilience, and human connection that truly define the game.
Kitchen Conversations Podcast
Latest Episodes
Once Ranked #9 in the WORLD!
What does it take to become one of the best racquetball players in the world — and then reinvent yourself in an entirely different sport?On this episode of Kitchen Conversations, I sit down with Corey Osborne, a form...
She’s a two time Olympian that LOVES Pickleball
🏀 From Olympic Glory to Pickleball Excellence | Andrea Blackwell | Kitchen ConversationsWhat happens when one of Canada's most accomplished athletes trades the Olympic stage for the fastest-growing sport in North America?In this e...
50 Years as a Pro Athlete- Her Story is amazing
She almost became an Olympic skier. She became a PGA Professional. Today, she's one of the most respected voices in pickleball.In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, I sit down with CJ Johnson, co-founder of Better Pickleball, for one...
Treat Your Own Pickleball Injuries- Learn How
What happens when a 73 year old physical therapist is still playing pickleball 5 days a week, winning gold medals, cold plunging after matches, and helping players stay on the court longer?In this episode of Kitchen Conversations: Storie...
PM Carney loves Padel- Hear the story
What do Mexico, tennis, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Daniel Alfredsson, and the fastest-growing racquet sport in the world have in common?The answer is PADEL.In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, I sit down with Jorge Villa, Di...
