Episodes

  • 1st REMOTE: Berkeley Pickle, trying new things, golf thugs & Beri's math(s)...
    Oct 16 2025

    Our first remote recording and we think it went rather well. We will still be recording at KCAT TV, once a month, but this gives us the ability to be more frequent, more flexible and more responsive.

    It was a new thing for us so we discuss doing new things later in life; moving to a new country and a new town for instance.

    Coach Philip gets a new bike (with no training wheels), Coach Montgomery has a theory why we get mistaken for Ozzies and Coach Beri struggles with simple adding up.

    On The Youtube we really are now more visual than ever with visual puns and funny graphics dancing offa the screen... https://youtu.be/4v7u3c0mDng

    AND we are still present on KCAT TV on Xfinity Channel 15 - Mondays & Fridays at 8pm, Wednesdays at 6pm - all over your living rooms.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, then please, please, pretty please leave a comment wherever you get your pods. It really helps to spread the word.

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    34 mins
  • Pickle Benders, Bangers, Shovels, Rock Lobsters, Earthquakes & Beri's "Carry On" moment...
    Oct 9 2025

    YES, we have no bananas or indeed EP13 coz we are superstitious.

    But, in this - our 14th episode - we discuss how to play with and against Archetypes; what they are, how to spot them and how to counteract each one.

    We get the shakes about recent earthquakes and how we should prepare for "The Big One'.

    Phil prepares for a future Voice Over career, specializing in cheese.

    And there are a lot of visual tips in this episode so if you wanna see our ugly mugs AND see what we are talking about (using actual paddles in the studio) then go to the Youtube https://youtu.be/IW8GUcNhSBE?si=nKIyPHOU4WSxAYt7

    ALSO we now have clearer ugly mugs shot professionally for KCAT TV on Xfinity Channel 15 - Mondays & Fridays at 8pm, Wednesdays at 6pm.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, then please leave a comment wherever you get your pods. It really helps to spread the word.

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    39 mins
  • Oasis, tip culture, tips for Yips & taming Coach Philip's love for a camera...
    Oct 2 2025

    After the incredible success of the last 2 episodes about how Pickleball can combat Dementia, Coach Philip returns after having to write letters to 30,000 Oasis fans.

    Ironically, Coach Mark reveals his Mother's sudden challenge with Dementia back in the UK, while Beri worries about looking into Camera 1 during our first 3 camera shoot for KCAT TV. Needless to say Coach Philip has no such qualms.

    And if you wanna see our ugly mugs go to the Youtube https://youtu.be/IW8GUcNhSBE?si=nKIyPHOU4WSxAYt7

    OR clearer ugly mugs shot professionally for KCAT TV on Xfinity Channel 15 - Mondays & Fridays at 8pm, Wednesdays at 6pm.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, then please leave a comment wherever you get your pods. It really helps to spread the word.

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    35 mins
  • How pickleball is STILL kicking Alzheimer's a$$ - pt2
    Sep 26 2025

    Dementia related illnesses affect over 7 million of us in the United States alone. And as we age, the chances of you or someone you love being directly affected exponentially increases.

    With the passion and insight of our guest - Claire Day, Chief Mission & Program Strategy Officer at Alzheimer’s Association - the Special Pickleball Service are on a mission to help promote the many links between playing the sport we love and brain health and longevity.

    This is the 2nd of 2 episodes and it could be the most consequential pod you’ll listen to this week.

    If you have any questions about anything arising from our pod then please contact The Alzheimers Society team on www.alz.org

    And if you wanna see our ugly mugs go to the Youtube https://youtu.be/IW8GUcNhSBE?si=nKIyPHOU4WSxAYt7

    "Time waits for no man." It's time to act.

    If you liked this, please leave a comment wherever you get your pods. It really helps to spread the word.

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    29 mins
  • How pickleball is kicking Alzheimer’s a$$...
    Sep 18 2025

    Dementia related illnesses affect over 7 million of us in the United States alone. And as we age, the chances of you or someone you love being directly affected exponentially increases.

    With the passion and insight of our guest - Claire Day, Chief Mission & Program Strategy Officer at Alzheimer’s Association - the Special Pickleball Service are on a mission to help promote the many links between playing the sport we love and brain health and longevity.

    This is the 1st of 2 episodes and it could be the most consequential pod you’ll listen to this week.

    If you have any questions about anything arising from our pod then please contact The Alzheimers Society team on www.alz.org

    "Time waits for no man." It's time to act.

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    31 mins
  • AS LIVE: Below the wrist, belly buttons & Brit coaches...
    Sep 11 2025

    This week we have our very first 1 hour special recorded on 28th August 2025 in front of a (barely) live studio audience at SPS HQ - KCAT TV.

    A spirited debate unfurled with many Pickled fingers in many Pickleball pies including making drills fun, serving properly with belly buttons, line judging and other not so Pickleball pies like hair extensions, past swimsuit modeling and Pickle triv.

    We thank everyone who took the time to be in the audience and look forward to the next one.

    For Your Eyes Only on the YouTube: @WHO DINKS WINS Comms: SpecialPickleballService@gmail.com KCAT TV - Every Monday and Friday at 8pm - OUT SOON

    Refs: www.ByHarben.co.uk Exclusive Bags and garments, handmade in Shoreditch London.

    Please leave a lovely review.

    TTFN

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    56 mins
  • IN? OUT? (shake it all about). BALL HOLES & RULE CHANGES...
    Aug 28 2025

    The 3 Englander Coaches debate playing in or out; which might be better/easier & advantages for both. They pontificate about Tom Brady's stellar professionalism; how he is leading The Blues to the Premier League & how the good folk of this country are raised with the same winning mentality. Coach Philip bombshells with news of one eyed lens application & there is a modicum of bants about rule changes that might increase the funnage.

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    36 mins
  • COACH CRAIC, F#CK UP FAIRIES & PEPPA PIG'S OLD MAN...
    Aug 21 2025

    "Welcome ins" from the Coach that's qualified but doesn't coach, the Coach that coaches but isn't qualified and the qualified Coach who coaches all the time.

    So, why do we Coach? Is it coz we are kind? Well yes. But, we also think it might be that we are creatives.

    We discuss the peril of talking quickly at parties, 5 shot drops replacing 3rd, Coach Berisford's voice not being like Roger Moore nor Richard Burton, Coach Philip's percussion weapon of mass destruction and Coach Montgomery's unfair insults from DUPA.

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    41 mins