The World Pickleball Podcast

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Podcast by Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson

The World Pickleball Podcast

Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson chat about the world game of pickleball, uncovering the most fascinating pickleball stories from across the globe in their own fun, unique style. This podcast is perfect for all pickleball fans, especially those who want to know more about what is happening outside of the USA (though hey, the US folks will love it too!) Join us weekly for a light-hearted but very serious world pickleball fix.

Latest episodes

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11 June 2025

Sarah Burr talking pickleball, paddles and why she chose Franklin

In today's episode, Chris and Gordon are joined by Australian pickleball star Sarah Burr.

They talk PPA and MLP Australia, reviewing the highlights and main talking points from last weekend across the singles, gender and mixed brackets plus the team MLP event where we had a new champion for the first time this season.

The big tournament in Rota, Spain gets mentioned and Sarah talks more about her experiences playing in Dubai, Vietnam and more - whilst giving an exclusive on why she has chosen to move to Franklin moving forwards, plus the dangers of the new breed of super paddle.

The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!

For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news

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Producers: Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson

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07 June 2025

Cassidy, Saunders, Farias and Townsend join us fresh from the MLPA courts

In a special bonus episode, Gordo grabbed hold of Talia Saunders, Rob Cassidy, Joey Farias and Danni-Elle Townsend straight off the MLPA courts for a chat about all things world pickleball, hosted by Chris Beaumont.

The internet connection wasn't perfect at all times, so a slight heads up that there might be one or two 'odd' moments, but do stick with it!

The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!

For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news

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@worldpickleballmagazine

@pkl.beaumont

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Producers: Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson

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05 June 2025

A different kind of joy - WPM at the PPA/MLP Australia with special guests

In this week's episode, Gordo is at PPA/MLP Australia and invited Nicola Schoeman and Yufei Long to join him and Chris on the podcast.

Nicola is the #1 draft pick for MLP Australia this season and Yufei is considered to be China's top female player who has also just joined the US Trailblazer programme looking to boost the game in Asia.

Join us for a fun conversation about all things pickleball!

The World Pickleball Magazine: Don't just follow the podcast, get yourself a copy of our monthly digital magazine. The World Pickleball Magazine covers all the news, brings you the most interesting stories and exclusive interviews from pickleball across the world - whether it's a tournament in Canada, some coaching in Africa or something funny in Asia we bring it to you in a way nobody else does. Head to www.worldpickleballmagazine.com now to get the latest issue!

For the latest daily pickleball news, head to https://worldpickleballmagazine.com/blogs/world-pickleball-report-news

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Instagram

@worldpickleballmagazine

@pkl.beaumont

@gordonjameswatson

Producers: Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson

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28 May 2025

PPL draft, staying out of the kitchen, Lock dominance + Bhatia gold!

In today's podcast, Chris and Gordon talk about all the latest world pickleball news - the PPL draft in England, Armaan Bhatia winning gold in the US (the first-ever APP gold for India), Thaddea Lock in Dubai and dominating Paris, preview the June World Pickleball Magazine and Chris puts Gordo on the spot with an Asia All Stars vs USA All Stars team selection...

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22 May 2025

Vietnam victories, Kohli on court, MLPA shuffle and Canada kick-off

Chris and Gordon have so much world pickleball news this week. They cover the DJoy Vietnam tournament where there were some shock gold medals, talk about Virat Kohli getting on court, explain the MLPA shuffle draft, go through the Canada kick-off in the CNPL and much more.

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15 May 2025

Laville cleans up in Perth, Pure go Premier, Q = $ and Fudge facts

In today's episode, Chris and Gordon talk about PPA Perth and Louis Laville leading the British invasion by winning medals in each event. Chris' Pure Pickleball project will be entering a team in the Premier League and have recruited Sam Basford as Head Coach. The pair discuss the APP Cincinatti and Megan Fudge breaking records, Armaan Bhatia medalling and Kyle Koszuta (That Pickleball Guy) putting his money where is mouth is.

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