The World Pickleball Podcast

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.

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15 October 2025

Uspensky’s Ban, World Cup Drama, and the Battle of PB vs Padel

This week on the World Pickleball Podcast, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the courts. From the latest PPA and APP headlines to the newly revealed World Cup draw, it’s a packed episode of analysis, opinions, and a few surprises.

We talk about the suspension of Dennis Uspensky and what it means for the sport, dive into Lee Whitwell’s candid post on sponsorship, and ask the question everyone’s debating: is pickleball now bigger than padel?

Plus, a look at celebrity players making headlines, our Performer of the Week, and a full wrap of the moments that defined the week in pickleball.

Tune in for:

PPA & APP updates
The World Cup draw breakdown
Dennis Uspinsky’s ban explained
Lee Whitwell’s sponsorship insight
The PB vs padel rivalry
Celebrity highlights and standout performances

Stay ahead of the game—listen now and join the conversation shaping the world of pickleball.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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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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08 October 2025

Brown Crown at the APC, Vietnam Drama & Armaan Bhatia Exclusive

In this week’s World Pickleball Podcast, Chris and Gordo return with a packed episode covering the biggest stories in the sport. They unpack a thrilling fortnight of tournaments — from the Asian Pickleball Championships wrap-up to the PPA Tour Vietnam Cup, plus highlights from the APP Tour and CNPL, where the Montreal Lions clinched back-to-back titles.

The episode also teases an exclusive interview with Armaan Bhatia, India’s No. 1 pickleball player, following his historic performances on the global stage.

In the Good News Stories segment, the hosts celebrate a 95-year-old Seattle legend Joyce Jones, who broke her own pickleball world record, a touching 40-year reunion tradition honouring the sport’s roots, and an inspiring tale from Cincinnati’s PPA featuring amateur star Steve Janssen. Plus, find out why cricket hero Jasprit Bumrah is turning to pickleball for relaxation.

Gordo names his Performance of the Week, while Chris and Gordo share their favourite features from the latest issue of World Pickleball Magazine.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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07 October 2025

From Triple Crown to Global Star: How Armaan Bhatia Became India's Pickleball Phenom

In today's World Pickleball Podcast, we are honoured to host an athlete who is not just making waves, but charting entirely new territory for his country in the world of professional pickleball.

Our guest is the man widely regarded as India's No. 1 pickleball player, Armaan Bhatia. This 26-year-old from Mumbai has had a truly remarkable and rapid ascent from domestic dominance to the global stage.

Armaan is a pioneer, becoming the first Indian athlete to sign with both the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP). His success has included historic feats on American soil, such as winning his maiden APP Tour gold medal at the New York City Open in May 2025, making him the first Indian player to claim a title in the US. He also secured a silver medal in Men's Singles on his APP Tour debut at the Vlasic Classic.

On the international circuit, he recently registered the biggest win of his career alongside Zane Navratil by stunning Ben Johns (the "pickleball superstar") and Dekel Bar in the Men’s Doubles semifinal at the PPA Tour Asia Vietnam Cup. This breakthrough follows his Triple Crown performance at the PWR DUPR India Masters in 2024.

He brings a deep athletic foundation, transitioning from a professional tennis background to earn a DUPR rating of 6.292 and compete at the highest level of the game.

Please enjoy today's podcast and leave us a review!

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02 October 2025

Gordon’s Gold, PPA Asia Updates, and the Road to the Pickleball World Cup

In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, hosts Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson cover the biggest stories in pickleball from Australia and around the globe.

Highlights include:

Gordon’s medal haul (one gold and two bronze) at the Tennis Australia Pickleball Tournament at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
The latest from Pure Pickleball and their PPL showcase event.
A wrap-up of the PPA Asia tournament in Malaysia and early updates from the PPA Asia event in Vietnam.
Key news from the Australian Pickleball Nationals in Queensland.
A preview of the highly anticipated Pickleball World Cup in the United States.

Whether you follow pickleball in Australia, Asia, or the US, this episode brings you tournament results, player highlights, and upcoming event previews.

Subscribe to the World Pickleball Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app to stay up to date with everything happening in the world of pickleball.

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30 September 2025

Exclusive interview: How to win the gold in Rome with Stephen Preissler and Prycen Haas

It's a special edition of the World Pickleball Podcast today as Chris Beaumont talks to Stephen Preissler and Prycen Hass, Men's Open gold medallists for Team Austria in the recent European Championships in Rome, Italy.

Chris talks to the pair about how they got into pickleball, how they ended up being selected for Team Austria and their progress through the draw - ending in an epic victory against Team Spain.

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26 September 2025

Bali, Malaysia, Jamaica, wooden paddles and more

In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson break down the latest news and results from around the pickleball world:

PPA Asia Open 🇲🇾 – Ben Johns and Christian Alshon mount a thrilling comeback in Malaysia.
World Pickleball Championships in Bali 🇮🇩 – Gold medals for Louis Laville, Katie Morris, and doubles team Harrison & Shelby Bates.
Vintage Classic PPA in Sacramento 🇺🇸 – A throwback event with wooden paddles, where Bouchard reaches her first final.
Jamaica Open 🇯🇲 – Farjado delivers a standout performance.
DUPR Updates – How DUPR plans to tackle sandbagging and launch its new match prediction tool.

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