Podcast
The Biggest Indoor Pickleball Tournament in the World Is About to Begin
Chris Beaumont and Nick Hobbis preview the 2026 English Open, from the strongest medal contenders to the scale…
Lee Whitwell
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Culture
Has Professional Pickleball Grown Too Fast? Lee Whitwell on the Cracks Beneath the Pro Game
Lee Whitwell joins the World Pickleball Podcast to argue that disputed line calls are one symptom of a…
Opinion
Seed the Soil: Why International Pickleball Needs to Back Its Own
Lee Whitwell argues that international pickleball must protect host-nation players until rankings truly reflect global ability, not access…
May 2026
Your Inner Chimp Plays Pickleball Too
Your inner chimp plays pickleball too. Lee Whitwell explores how the emotional brain overrides rational play and what…
May 2026
Lee Whitwell: The Game You Don’t See Is the One That Matters
The game you don’t see is the one that matters. Lee Whitwell explores the mental patterns, emotional triggers,…
PPA Tour
Atlanta, Rules, India — And Why Pickleball Is Starting to Feel Different
Chris and Gordon Watson discuss Atlanta’s PPA Finals pressure, the new UPA rulebook, rally scoring confusion, Vanshik Kapadia,…
Podcast
Lee Whitwell’s Pickleball Warning Is Really About Who The Sport Is For
Lee Whitwell joins the World Pickleball Podcast to discuss the US Open, English Open, Game ChangeHER, broadcasting, paddle…