This is my pickleball story, from when I first started playing as an 18 year old college tennis player back in 1974 through today!

Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto

Episode 1 - Steve's Pickleball History

On this episode on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, our guest was Kurtis Campbell. Kurtis was in the studio with Steve while Don Stanley called in and they discussed changes they'd like to see in pickleball and shared their opinions/ideas on improving rules, equipment, tournament format and ratings.

Episode 23 - Kurtis Campbell & Don Stanley

On this episode, Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto was on the popular pickleball podcast, Eddie and Webby, then afterwards, Eddie and Webby were on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto! Eddie and Webby are podcasters who passionate about Videography, Pickleball, Craft Beer, Technology and fun which, except for technology, are the same passions that Steve shares.

Episode 22 - Eddie and Webby

On this episode on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, our guests were three top Onix Professional Players: Matt Wright, Lucy Kovalova and Steve Cole! Matt and Steve are two of the best men's doubles players and Lucy is one of the best women's singles and doubles player. Steve is also one of the top senior player and instructor. These three are certainly luminaries in our pickleball world and beyond!

Epiosode 21 - Lucy Kovalova, Matt Wright and Steve Cole

On this episode on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, our guest was 7-time USAPA National Champion, 9-time US Open Champion and winner of 106 Gold medals, Dave Weinbach. Dave seems to always make it to the finals of our big Pickleball tournaments. He has a definite style of play that has changed how the sport is taught.

Episode 20 - Dave Weinbach

In this episode on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, Steve gathered a few of our friends and paid tribute to and shared fond memories of our beloved friend and fellow pickleball enthusiast, June Crabb. June has made lasting contributions to this sport in our pickleball community. In the studio were Randy Bither, Sheila Schoonover, Paul Haertel, and Jim Cessna.

Episode 19 - June Crabb Memorial Show

In this episode on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, our guest was Dr. Graham Erickson! Dr. Erickson is an optometrist whose specialty is Vision Care for the Enhancement of Sports Performance. We discussed not only how to improve your game by enhancing your vision but saving your eyes as well.

Episode 18 - Graham Erickson (Sports Vision)

In this episode that aired May 16, 2019 on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, our guest was Enrique “El Condor” Ruiz! Enrique has not only won National Championships in Singles, Men’s and Mixed Doubles but has won the Men’s Open Doubles Championships with 3 different partners! He was also the first player to successfully play pickleball at the highest levels using both his right and left hands. Enrique also happens to be the best lobber of the game. He has conducted many free clinics in our neck of the woods and has given back to our sport in many ways.

Episode 17 - Enrique Ruiz

On this episode on Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto, our guest was Dayne Gingrich! Dayne is a Mental Performance coach and a 5.5 Selkirk-sponsored pickleball player. He joined the show and discussed the power of mindset - how we can perform at our peak during the most stressful moments.

Episode 16 - Dayne Gingrich (Mental Performance)

In this episode, we had Scott Golden reporting to us from the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, FL! Yes, the Golden Boy himself got us up-to-date on the competition there and made predictions along with my co-host Kurtis Campbell. Kurtis is another top player from my neck of the woods, Hillsboro, OR. Listen in and check the accuracy of their predictions! 

Episode 15 - Scott Golden and Kurtis Campbell

Steve Dawson, along with his beautiful wife Jennifer, own and operate The Bobby Riggs Racquet and Paddle Club in Encinitas, CA. Previously, this club was all about tennis but has now embraced pickleball and has transformed into a booming pickleball and tennis club. Both Steve and Jennifer are not only top senior tennis players but have also become a giant force on the pickleball circuit.

Episode 14 - Steve Dawson

Steve Wong has been involved in almost every aspect of pickleball: he has won several National titles, is a top pickleball instructor and is also a very successful businessman in the pickleball world. Steve also had a near death experience on a pickleball court not very long ago. We are lucky to have Steve Wong join the show for this episode.

Episode 13 - Steve Wong

Most in the pickleball community don't realize that there are many clothing optional resorts where pickleball is becoming very popular. In this episode my guest, Michael Sullivan shares his experiences about being an active senior pickleball player and of being a member of the Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Kissimmee, Florida! This episode garnered the most comments when the promo for the show was first shared.

Episode 12 - Michael Sullivan (Nudist Show)

Kaitlyn is the only current professional pickleball player who is also a current professional tennis player. This year, Kaitlyn made it to the 3rd round of the Australian Open, the 3rd round at Indian Wells and the finals in Dubai. She is also currently ranked in the top 5 of all women's singles players in the world of pickleball.

Episode 11 - Kaitlyn Christian

We had representatives from the top outdoor ball manufacturers, Onix, Dura and Engage join the show in this episode. We had Glen Peterson representing the Dura ball, Byron Freso for the Onix ball and Rob Elliott for the Engage ball. These representatives talked about the balls that they make and why you should use their ball. My co-host this evening was Tony Tollenaar. The Franklin rep was unable to join us.

Episode 10 - Ball Show

Pickleball Talks with Steve Paranto - a call-in show where pickleball enthusiasts can call and talk about anything and everything regarding pickleball.

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