In this month’s episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the All Japan 2021 tournament and Ryan’s first tournament in VR with Eleven Table Tennis VR. Then we profile notable Black US Table Tennis players including George Braithwaite, Norman Bass Jr, Jennifer Johnson, and Marcus Jackson. Send us questions on Facebook (Table Tennis Talk podcast) or on Twitter @TTTalkPodcast. Podcast editing: Sherry Anne Luna New York Times Article on Table Tennis Betting: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/sports/ping-pong-sports-betting.html George “The Chief” Braithwaite: USATT Hall of Fame Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/George-Braithwaite Home page: https://www.georgebraithwaite.com/ Norman Bass Jr.: USATT Hall Of Fame Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Norman-Bass-Jr Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Bass SFGate Article: https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/King-Pong-Bass-a-former-pro-baseball-and-2714234.php Jennifer Johnson: USATT Hall Of Fame Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Jennifer-Johnson Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Johnson_(table_tennis) Marcus Jackson: Onward State Article: https://onwardstate.com/2014/05/02/meet-penn-states-own-marcus-pingpong-jackson/ Marcus Jackson vs. Eugene Wang (CA): https://youtu.be/VdEox_lki0k Butterfly Article: https://butterflyonline.com/where-are-they-now-marcus-ping-pong-jackson/

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Episode 22 - February 2021

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we wrap up 2020 with some of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the ITTF Finals and WTT Macao. This is the first WTT event and gives us a lot to look forward to next year. We also talk about the exciting new virtual reality table tennis game, Eleven table tennis. And finally, we want to wish all of our listeners happy holidays. Thanks so much for your support this year. Show Note Links: Eleven Table Tennis VR: -- https://linktr.ee/elevenvr USATT Tournament Suspension News: -- https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2020/December/07/USATT-Suspends-All-Sanctioned-Events?fbclid=IwAR3F4ANrKgWzZY6LKmqkJ-tj7-68RfJr3YKGhhTJltM81dKPsUfAV33_E24 Timo Boll YouTube Channel: -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWPXg37Nt-R7gmLcVMx0gA ITTF Finals Playlist: -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B94H5qx5j3dzUKyabzIQ6nK WTT Macao Playlist: -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B8WfRrXAI3f33XrDBm_Q-id 3-Year Old Chinese Table Tennis Player: -- https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-11-05/Talented-3-year-old-shows-off-stunning-table-tennis-skills--VakBRSPWI8/index.html Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Ruck P/Shuko - 5AM Closing Music - invention_ - Snowstalgia Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 21

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we finally get back to international table tennis competition with the Women's and Men's World Cups. We talk about how players fared after having most of the year off, and all the new serves that players have cooked up. Show Note Links: WTT Macao -- https://worldtabletennis.com/event-details?lang=eng Lily Zhang v Feng Tianwei (Women's World Cup R16) -- https://youtu.be/UC56XIfF2IM Mima Ito v Sun Yingsha (Women's World Cup Semifinals) -- https://youtu.be/RceyIBbC08U Ma Long v Tomokazu Harimoto (Men's World Cup Semifinals) -- https://youtu.be/dpQmOotrh4A Ma Long v Fan Zhendong (Men's World Cup Finals) -- https://youtu.be/s426FUF725Y Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Evil Needle - Adieu Closing Music - Boonie Mayfield - Just Wanna Be Free Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 20 - Competition in the China Bubble

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about exciting new tournaments in Table Tennis, like the 2020 Chinese Nationals and the Japan All Star Dream Match. Also, was catch up on the Dusseldorf Masters and Joey has a some new Table Tennis rules his Granny taught him. Show Note Links: Japanese All Star Dream Match (full) -- https://youtu.be/deaai6xDCFs 2020 Chinese Nationals Playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNHKAF_zmdfxMPEzDjfRRAJxE4O38wYFN Werner Schlager vs Joo Se Hyuk -- https://youtu.be/E38PkQlDuQE Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Blue Wednesday & Dillan Witherow - Seafoam Closing Music - Taro - I Know Your Face Better Than Mine Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- http://blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 19 - The Return of Table Tennis

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about all the world Table Tennis events that are finally starting back up, such as the World Cups and the Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge. Also, Joey has a new Table Tennis student to talk about. Show Note Links: Women's World Cup Players List -- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=b6e8bbb91115f2eb023b Men's World Cup Players List -- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=39daacae906c174a4103 Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge -- https://youtu.be/SORfWHxvPx4 Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - The Breed - Canção Closing Music - Ezzy - ny90 Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 18 - Imagining Table Tennis After Coronavirus

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about how to get into Table Tennis! No matter your level, there’s tons of great info here for beginners and beyond. Joining us is Leanne Kidd, a hardbat player who also runs the Orem Table Tennis club. We cover everything from finding a club, choosing your first equipment, and what to expect from your first tournament. Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Orem Table Tennis Club -- https://oremtabletennis.wixsite.com/oremtabletennis Paddle Palace -- https://www.paddlepalace.com/ Butterfly USA -- https://butterflyonline.com/ Dandoy Sports -- http://www.dandoy-sports.com/ Megaspin -- https://www.megaspin.net/ Valor Table Tennis -- https://www.valortabletennis.com/ Opening Music - Blue Wednesday - Homesick ft. Another Silent Weekend Closing Music - sadtoi - Beach Volleyball Club Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 17 - Getting Started with Table Tennis

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Adam Bobrow, the infamous commentator for ITTF, about life during coronavirus, how he knows everything, and the beauty of the game. Also, finally some news about tournaments and getting back to playing table tennis! Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Adam Bobrow's YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/user/adambobrow Adam vs Joey -- https://youtu.be/JklZRwi0Ty8 Adam Bobrow's Instagram Account -- https://www.instagram.com/adambobrow/ Opening Music - Eli Way - Green Tea Break Music - oosetaf, anbuu, Philanthrope - Last Night ft. Lead Major Closing Music - Xander - Cozy Fire Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 15 - Adam Bobrow on Commentating the World of Table Tennis

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Kanak Jha about his time in the Bundesliga, life during the pandemic, and his appearance on the Voice. Also, a review of Ping Pong Diplomacy and more weird Japanese Table Tennis manga! Show Note Links: The Tables Documentary -- https://www.jonbunning.com/the-tables Ping Pong Diplomacy -- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17570736-ping-pong-diplomacy Ping Pong: The Manga -- https://www.viz.com/ping-pong Ping Pong: The Animation -- https://www.funimation.com/shows/ping-pong-the-animation/the-wind-makes-it-too-hard-to-hear/uncut/ Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Ping Pong Dash -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TLGYR8?pf_rd_r=3BP84NJYDGTCZEJT3A2R&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee Opening Music - Yasper - Birds Fly Higher Than The Moon Break Music - SwuM - Alwayshere Closing Music - chromonicci - Oceania Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com Podcast editing and production: Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering -- http://blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 15 - Kanak Jha on Life, Love, and Table Tennis

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we interview Samson Dubina about hear how he's dealing with Coronavirus, writing a new book, and growing a Table Tennis club. Also Joey's Coaching Corner and a very Russian Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: Free Print-n-play Board Game -- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255360/bargain-basement-bathysphere World Table Tennis -- www.worldtabletennis.com Joola Medical -- www.joolamedical.com Samson Dubina's Website -- https://www.samsondubina.com/ Samson Dubina's Youtube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/user/SamsonDubina Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q USA Today article on Russian TT Betting -- https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/05/sports-betting-table-tennis-parlay-win Opening Music - Aso - Comfortable Break Music - chromonicci - London Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - Let Girls Play Soccer Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Episode 14 - The Great Samson Dubina Shares His Secrets

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we take a deep dive into Joey's amazing career in Table Tennis. Also Joey's Coaching Corner and a Real Housewife Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Ben Bada Boom - Blossom Closing Music - No Spirit & sitting duck - Plant A Tree Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Episode 13 - A Conversation with THE Joey Cochran

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the impacts to the table tennis world from the coronavirus pandemic. We also cover the Hungarian Open, Qatar Open, and the US Olympic Trials. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a documental Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: Revolda CNF Blade Preview -- https://butterflyonline.com/revoldia-cnf-a-category-creator/ Finnish Championships Men's Finals (with Mikka from Pongfinity) -- https://youtu.be/OATJ_Y-2mNg ITTF statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) -- https://www.ittf.com/2020/03/16/emergency-meeting-held-view-covid-19/ T-League Digests Playlist -- www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBHMm-FFp…rSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW Joey's YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Pong Road Documentary -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn82egGn_1uGQOPGW-5KX_Q Opening Music - Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle - bringmesun Closing Music - weird inside - doing laundry Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Episode 12 - Table Tennis in the Time of Coronavirus

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the new Dignics 09C, the US Olympic Trials, and the World Team Olympic Qualifications. We also cover the monumental German Open, Japan Nationals, and the Pan Am and Europe Top 16 Cups. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a bizarre Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: ITTF Report on Japan Nationals -- https://www.ittf.com/2020/01/29/japan-national-championships-complete-review/ German Open -- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5139/2020/2020-ittf-world-tour-german-open/ World Team Qualifications -- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5171/2019/world-team-qualification-tournament/ Pan America Cup -- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5172/2020/pan-am-cup/ Europe Top 16 Cup -- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5173/2020/CCB-Europe-Top-16-Cup/ T-League -- tleague.jp/ T-League Digests Playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBHMm-FFpu8&list=PLSIZ-ILEsSO77B-GrSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW Takkyuu Kamen YouTube Page -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkHVJvG8BTxLsA9wCYzQ6g/videos Opening/Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - Velocities Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Episode 11 - Everybody's Trying For The Olympics

In this bonus episode of Table Tennis Talk, we interview the great Dan Seemiller, 5x US Mens Singles Champion and Olympic Coach, about his fascinating life at the top of Table Tennis. We also discuss his current training regimen as he tries out to represent the USA at the Olympics in 2020! Show Note Links: Dan Seemiller's 2020 Olympics GoFundMe Page -- https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-seemiller039s-2020-olympic-preparation American ping pong legend hopes to add 2020 Olympics to achievements -- https://youtu.be/Ds2eWgPVTDM Table tennis legend Dan Seemiller takes on CBS News' Omar Villafranca -- https://youtu.be/Dp_xKm4cItg Revelations of a Ping-Pong Champion on Amazon -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1537589237/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kRkoEbNYFVNDP Opening/Closing Music - SwuM - if i leave Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Bonus Episode - Talking with Dan Seemiller

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the drama between the USOPC and USATT, the Japan Top 12 and Marvelous 12, the World Tour Grand Finals, and some great new tech from ITTF. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and finally our favorite moments of 2019 and predictions for 2020! Show Note Links: Joey vs. Oscar Birriel @ US Open 2019 -- https://youtu.be/i9O998-FQQs Hawk-Eye Technology -- https://youtu.be/KnV2r4neKr New ITTF Ranking Site -- https://ranking.ittf.com/ Zhou Qihao best shots from Marvelous 12 -- https://youtu.be/CCNAwINZeuU USOPC letter to USATT -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hNXexzM3zsooj2pe0wV8cIKbw-_3bRNc/view T-League -- tleague.jp/ Opening Music - SwuM - if i leave Break Music - less.people - pumpkins Closing Music - Melodiesinfonie - feelinglow Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Episode 10 - Our Table Tennis Predictions for 2020

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about the Men's World Cup, the Junior World Championships and the suspension of a rising star at the Austrian Open. Also a Who's Who with the winner of the Women Junior World Championships final, a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the weirdest Weird World of Table Tennis yet! Show Note Links: Joey vs Sharon Alguetti - South Shore Open Semifinals -- https://youtu.be/hBmUUi3yvQk Stiga DNA Rubber at Paddle Palace -- https://www.paddlepalace.com/Stiga-Rubber/products/102/ T-League -- tleague.jp/ The Ping Pong Club Info -- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-Pong_Club Kasumi Ishikawa Curry -- https://www.ja-town.com/shop/g/g9105-9233333/ Opening/Closing Music - plusma, Von Wegen - sopha Break Music - Aves - pretty af Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com

Episode 09 - It's the Table Tennis Currypocalypse!

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