Absolutely Pickled
This hilarious new podcast features Pro Pickleball Player and 2-time MVP of Major League Pickleball, Lee Whitwell, an absolute Fan Favorite! She’s joined by her longtime tennis and pickleball buddy, Pen Finders, for a side-splitting weekly dose of pickleball entertainment! With special guests from the pickleball world and beyond, Lee & Pen’s goal is to appeal to the pickleball masses talking about the nuances of the sport from both a Professional and Amateur perspective. And as you’ll soon come to discover….Lee & Pen don’t take anything in life too seriously …especially pickleball!
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 25 - Time to meet an "Up and Comer"!
This week, Lee introduces us to up and coming superstar, Tanner Tomassi! This kid is only 24 and already making waves in the pickleball world. Fun fact...he used to play professional Paint Ball!! And apparently those shooting skills translate w...
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Episode 24 - Meet the Director…or is it “DICTATOR”... of London Pickleball
This week Lee & Pen are joined by fellow Brit, Lou Stephens who is the Director (although she jokingly calls herself “Dictator”) of London Pickleball! We chat about all the amazing work she and her “mini dictators” are doing to grow pickleb...
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Episode 23 - We're about to SMASH it in CALIFORNIA!!
This week Lee & Pen are joined by native Aussie and former Pro tennis player turned Pickleball Player/entrepreneur, Scott Doerner. He's investing his time and expertise in developing a brand new Indoor Facility in the Los Angeles area...
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Episode 22: RERUN of "Calm the F*** Down and Rise to the Occasion!
Lee's been so busy winning Gold medals at the US Open this past week that we didn't have time to record a new podcast....So we're re-running this NOT TO BE MISSED episode with the fabulous Dr. Simon Marshall! Get ready to have your "mind blown"...
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Episode 21 - Riding the Pickleball Wave!
This week Lee & Pen are joined by Pen's super fun friend, Molly Waggoner. An outstanding athlete, she's conquered crazy sports in her 40's like surfing around the globe, and joining the ranks of the snowboarding rats on the slopes. Her late...
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Who doesn't want to be Head Honcho??
This week Lee and Pen are joined by the lovely (and rather handsome we think) Aaron Sunstrum, CEO and Founder of Honcho Pickleball League, a brand new pickleball league format expanding throughout the country to identify the "Head Honcho" pickl...
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Episode 19 - The Boy from Bermuda!
This week Lee & Pen are joined by former Bermuda Davis Cup Player and current National Director of Pickleball for the island of Bermuda, Mr. Gavin Manders.Hear all about how he's growing the sport in his home country and have a laug...
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Episode 18 - Stacking Explained by Lee and lovely Pro Pickleball player Jason Bock!
This week Lee & Pen hang with possibly the nicest bloke on tour, Mr. Jason Bock! This family man proves you can have a full-time job, take care of a lovely wife and daughter and STILL kick arse on the pickleball court making it to the semi'...
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Episode 17: Introducing the brand new ABSOLUTELY PICKLED HQ!
Find out why Lee's been so busy for the past few weeks....introducing the brand, spanking new ABSOLUTELY PICKLED Headquarters, an indoor pickleball training facility including a 30’ X 60’ exhibition-style pickleball court with intimate spectato...
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Absolutely Pickled EP 16 - RERUN of "Unclog Your Mental Toilet with Dr. Simon Marshall"
This week Lee was so busy winning gold medals in Women's and Mixed Senior Pros up in Sacramento that we didn't have time to record a podcast!?! So we're offering you the chance again to listen to our genius Sports Psychologist, Dr. Simon Marsha...
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36:06
The "JOY" of Pickleball
This week Lee & Pen chat with an OG of Pro Pickleball, Joy Leising! Amazing player and coach, Joy talks about her pickleball journey, the things to look for in a great coach and Lee describes how many times Joy has tagged her with her rocke...
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Episode 14 - "If you build it, he will come!" - Kevin Costner, Field of Dreams.
This week Lee is up in Oregon for the opening of a brand new pickleball facility, Jumbo's Pickleball! (www.jumbospickleball.com). Lee & Pen's special guest is co-owner (and son of Jumbo), Roshan Fernando. Hear about how the facility came to...
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Episode 13 - From the Beach to the Pickleball Court
This week Lee & Pen are joined by Beach Volleyball Superstar, Geena Urango! Having represented the U.S. her list of accomplishments is extremely long and she didn't even know she had a Wikipedia page!! When the beaches were closed during Co...
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Episode 12 - Having a laugh with Lee & Pen
Lee & Pen have a catch up and discuss "Pickleball Slam 2", recap the guests so far and answer your "Dear AP" questions. Finally, Lee turns the tables on Pen and puts her through the "Inside the AP studio" questionnaire with hilarious result...
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27:59
Episode 11 - Who knew you could play pickleball with your feet?!
This week Lee & Pen are joined by former Division I Soccer star turned professional pickleball player, Danny Jensen. The former Ohio State Soccer top scorer discovered pickleball in 2021 and went from a true 2.5 to Pro in record time throug...
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Episode 10: Meet two "Legends of the Game"
This week Lee & Pen are honored to host two Pickleball Hall of Famers and complete legends in the pickleball world, Alex Hamner & Jennifer Lucore! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear their pearls of pickleball wisdom and have a l...
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43:45
Episode 9 - Vastly Improve your pickleball game with the new MProoV App
Lee & Pen are joined by Clay Thompson, former professional tennis player and developer of the MProoV App. Home to the Lee Whitwell Online Pickleball School. MProoV is THE BEST destination for curated and original content customized to your ...
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Episode 8 - Playwright & Pickleball Addict, Cricket Daniel
This week Lee & Pen are joined by Lee's good mate, award-winning playwright, stand up comedian and yet another self-professed pickleball addict, Cricket Daniel. They discuss a few of Cricket's plays including "Couple Dating" and "The Lost V...
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Absolutely Pickled Ep 7 - Inside the Press Box with AJ McCord
This week Lee & Pen are joined by the lovely AJ McCord. Former athlete and avid sports fan, she's well known in the pickleball world as a top commentator on all of the action at the major pickleball tournaments. We love her even more for th...
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37:44
Ep#6 - Maurice "The Grease" Hackshaw
This week Lee & Pen are joined by pickleball die-hard and Lee's #1 fan, Maurice "The Grease" for a hilarious conversation about the perils of Rec Play and what will happen to opponents that continually pick on a weaker player!
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EP #5 - It's a British Invasion w/ Thaddea Lock!
Introducing the #1 female pickleball player in the UK, the lovely and talented Thaddea Lock! Join Lee and Pen for another hilarious episode as they quiz Thaddea for pickleball top tips and advice.
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Ep#4 - Unclog Your Mental Toilet w/ Dr. Simon Marshall
Join Lee & Pen for another enthralling episode with our very own Sports Pysch Guru, Dr. Simon Marshall as he helps us unclog our mental toilets!
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36:06
Ep#3 - Back in the Kitchen
Join Lee & Pen for another hilarious episode where Lee provides advice to 2 more listeners on their pickleball woes plus gives hilarious answers to Pen’s newly introduced AP guest questionnaire!
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