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Hosted by Tommy Welch · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Welcome to the Smashing Plastic Podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of pickleball where we explore how this simple game of smashing a plastic ball can revolutionize your life! Join us as we uncover the incredible fitness benefits, the inclusive nature of the sport, and the vibrant community it fosters. From the health advantages to the sheer joy of gameplay, discover why pickleball is more than just a game—it’s a lifestyle. So grab your paddle, tune in, and let’s start smashing plastic together!
Tommy Welch hosts Smashing Plastic Podcast, a sports show with 53 episodes published.
Discover how pickleball can build a stronger mindset, better leadership skills, and a more grateful life. Coach Tommy sits down with keynote speaker, business owner, author, and 4.0 pickleball player Jeff Joiner to explo
Pickleball legend Lee Whitwell joins Smashing Plastic for a bold, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation about where pickleball is headed — from coaching problems and pro pickleball tension to the recreational commu
Smashing Plastic hits Episode 50 with returning guest Jennings Smith from the very first guest on the podcast, for a powerful conversation about pickleball growth, drilling, strategy, mindset, and the business lessons th
Kenzie Welch joins Smashing Plastic for a powerful conversation about pickleball community, pageant preparation, music, competition, and handling pressure before the big moment. Filmed at PickleRage in North Charleston,
Meet Mackonner Dy, a 16-year-old junior pickleball player from Vancouver, BC, and one of Canada’s rising young talents in the sport. Already a Canadian National Champion and PPA Tour competitor, Mackonner is balancing ho
DUPR ratings are one of the hottest topics in pickleball, and this Smashing Plastic episode goes straight at the big question: how accurate is your DUPR rating, really? Tommy Welch sits down with Katie Nimitz of My Journ
Coach Tommy brings bold Smashing Plastic energy to a powerful conversation with Chris Singleton on pickleball, baseball, faith, coaching, adversity, and leadership. This episode dives into sports culture, mental toughnes
Jack Munro joins the Smashing Plastic Podcast to talk about his rise in pro pickleball, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and where the sport is headed next. From becoming one of pickleball’s earliest young
What separates good pickleball players from great ones? In this episode of Smashing Plastic, Coach Tommy sits down with Jill Martin (Pickleball Yogi) to break down the mental side of winning—confidence, partner communica
Coach Tommy goes live with PPA pro Juan Benitez from the airport en route to the Palm Springs Masters—fresh off a men’s doubles win at the Punta Gorda Challenger with Camden Chaffin. Juan breaks down the daily habit that
Halina Slowinski is back! One of our favorite fan-favorite guests returns with a real-time tour check-in from California at the PPA Masters. Halina shares what it’s like competing as a 10-year-old junior pickleball playe
In this episode 41 of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy sits down with Sarah Ansboury—one of the earliest professional pickleball players, a current PPA Tour competitor, and the Vice President of the Professional
Kitchen-first pickleball is getting exposed. In this episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy sits down with Dayne Gingrich — senior pro player, top-level coach, and co-author of Pickleball Mindset — to talk
In this engaging conversation, Coach Tommy interviews Travis Rettenmaier, a professional pickleball player, about his journey in the sport, the future of pickleball, and the importance of community and coaching. They dis
From Marriott points and a dream to coaching celebrities, calling the biggest pro events, and shaping the future of our sport—Matt "Pickleball Mcnasty" Manasse (“the pickleball coach to the stars”) sits down with Coach T
DUPR stressing you out? In this episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy sits down with DUPR CEO Tito Machado to break down exactly how pickleball ratings really work, why your number isn’t your identity, and
16-year-old pickleball prodigy Julian Slive drops absolute gems in this episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast — revealing the mindset, grind, and game-breaking shots that are turning heads in the pro scene. From develo
Join Coach Tommy live from the farm for an epic conversation with Chris Rodriguez of Concrete Charleston! From building top-notch pickleball courts to navigating the world of small business with integrity, these two shar
In Episode 34 of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy sits down with one of the true pioneers of the sport — Scott Mannetta, founder of PickleStrong and one of the earliest ambassadors for pickleball in Charleston,
You know him as Charleston’s beloved weatherman, but did you know Rob Fowler is also a passionate pickleball player and podcaster? In Episode 33 of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Rob joins us to share how he went from for
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