Pickle Me This — Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play

In this season finale, Deirdre sits down with Maddie and Jeramy, a couple who proves that pickleball isn't just a sport - it's a relationship game-changer. From competing against each other (with Mad…

Vladee and his family have become legendary in the Raleigh pickleball community for their incredible warmth and welcoming spirit. Over nine years in the sport, Vladee and his family have earned a rep…

What happens when your neighbor knocks at the door and your life plan falls apart? Morgan's story starts with playing with her partner and neighbor and leads to an unexpected obsession that saved her…

What happens when a tough-as-nails fighter and security professional discovers pickleball? Shawn Paul's story will draw you in. From throwing punches to serving aces, he reveals how this "simple" spo…

Meet Jason, the creative mind behind TikTok's Destination Dink! What started as his wife's gentle nudging during COVID turned into a life-changing journey filled with unexpected friendships, daily mo…

What started as a way to stay active after a sand volleyball injury turned into Andy's most unexpected life transformation. Without even trying, he lost 80 pounds through pickleball and discovered en…

As the founder of the For Fun Pickleball group, Wayne reveals how a simple invitation to play evolved into a thriving community of over 2,000 players that transformed lives across North Carolina. We …

Meet "Wild Willie", a retired lawyer who refused to let retirement be a sentence to boredom. After 45 years of legal battles, Willie strategically mapped out his freedom years with five purposeful ac…

What began as Jed's pandemic hobby turned into a family obsession that Stacy initially resisted. Now she's the one who has to be peeled from the courts! The Gants reveal how pickleball became more th…

From teenage friends to pickleball besties! In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Pickle Me This, host Deirdre dives into the evolving friendship between Anh and Jennifer — who initially disl…

John reveals his unexpected path to pickleball after facing significant physical setbacks. Following an ACL injury from basketball and a subsequent freak accident, John discovered that pickleball off…

Pamela, founder of Black Girl Magic Pickleball Group, shares her transformative journey from being picked last in childhood gym class to creating inclusive pickleball spaces where everyone belongs. P…

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In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between pickleball and mental wellbeing with Dr. Jonathan Casper, a tennis-player-turned-pickleball-enthusiast who studies the intersection …

Host Deirdre welcomes her daughter Shannen for an inside look at what it's like to be family to a pickleball enthusiast. From almost missing family portraits for tournaments to tracking mom's locatio…

Ever wonder what pickleball was like before it exploded in popularity? Join host Deirdre as Matt shares his pre-pandemic pickleball beginnings—from creating makeshift family rules on Friday nights to…

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In this hilarious episode, Tracey takes us on her journey from coaching boys' sports to finding her true tribe on the pickleball courts. With candid stories about embarrassing moments, competi…

Sean and Sydney found love where they least expected it—on the pickleball court!

Whether you're single and hoping to find love on the courts or already playing with your significant other, this episod…

Kennedy and Damien's relationship blossomed through their shared love for pickleball. They discuss their journey from bad first impressions to friends to engaged. The intergenerational connections th…

Deirdre and Amy discuss the unique community built around pickleball. They explore how the sport fosters friendships, inclusivity, and connections among players of all ages. Amy shares her personal j…

Gaynell began playing pickleball at the age of 77. She shares her inspiring journey of discovering pickleball, the friendships she has formed, and the challenges she has faced. The conversation highl…