Around the Pod | Pickleball Podcast

Are Paddles Too Hot? + APC 2026 Takeover | Episode 7

The ATP crew is back in the studio! In this episode, Aaron, Josh, Michael, and Justin break down everything that went down over the past month. In this episode: Team Fr

Mini Episode: 2026 MLP Australia Draft Reaction: Roster Analysis & Contenders

The MLP Australia 2026 Draft is in the books! 🇦🇺🏓 In this mini-episode of Around the Pod, the team sits down to analyse all 8 team rosters ahead of Event 1 in Melbourne.

Sydney Pro Scene, Tennis Transitions, & The Aussie World Cup Draft with Brian Tran & Daiki Tanabe | Episode 6

Josh Chia and Michael Murrell host Sydney’s Brian Tran and Daiki Tanabe to talk tennis transitions, court shortages, and the growth of Australian pickleball. National Ac

Ben Johns' Ex-Partner, Nasty Nelsons & Rally Scoring Hot Takes with Joey Farias & Mitch Hargreaves | Episode 5

On Episode 5 of Around the Pod, Aaron Blitz and Michael Murrell sit down at Pickle 4real with PPA pros Joey Farias and Mitch Hargreaves! Joey breaks down his history pla

Mini Episode: Pickleball World Cup Roster Breakdown + Ultimate Aussie Athlete Draft

The Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang is right around the corner, and Team Australia is locked and loaded! 🇦🇺 Join Aaron, Michael, Justin, and Josh as they run through the

Pickleball Training Strategies, DUPR Ratings, and Tournament Tips | Episode 4

In Episode 4 of Around the Pod, Aaron Blitz, Josh Chia, Michael Murrell, and Justin McLeod dive into the highs and lows of recent tournament play, including their runs at

Draft Betrayals, Right Side Respect, and Paddle Hot Takes with Crystal Mildwaters & Aaron Johnson | Episode 3

Welcome to Around the Pod, hosted at Pickle4real!  Hosts Josh Chia and Michael Murrell are joined in the studio by Crystal Mildwaters and Aaron "AJ" Johnson for a hilari

Gold Coast vs Perth Scene, Asia Tour Secrets & Aussie Pickleball "Love Island" Draft (ft. Nicholas Maleganeas & Nigel Lee) | Episode 2

Gold Coast pros Nick Maleganeas and Perth’s Nigel Lee join Josh Chia and Michael Murrell in the booth at Pickle4real ahead of the PPA Melbourne 250. In this episode, the

Mini-Episode: PPA 250 Melbourne Draw Breakdown & Pro Predictions

Tournament weekend is here! 🏓 In this special Around the Pod mini-episode, your resident pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia take the mic to preview the massive PPA 250 Melbo

What Pickleball Pros Actually Think About Amateur Players | Episode 1

Episode Summary: Welcome to the premiere episode of Around the Pod—not Australia's first pickleball podcast, but definitely about to be its best! Hosted by pros Aaro