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Pickle with Mickle Interview Series : "Pickling Everything" with Frank Adler

Welcome to an exclusive episode of the interview series 'Pickle with Mickle', where we dive into an intriguing conversation with Frank Adler, co-founder of the emerging pickleball word game, 'Pickle Everything'. Hear about Frank's exhilarating 30+ year journey in the toy and game industry, his exceptional partnership with Jeff Breslow, and the exciting plans for future game releases. Uncover how Frank's love for pickleball took shape, not just in Pickle Everything but also in a philanthropic venture in Santa Barbara with Lauren Adler, his wife. Find out how Frank smoothly balances his roles and witness his relentless passion towards the fastest-growing sport - pickleball.The episode further takes a fascinating turn as Frank reminisces about his past experiences in product design and the development of a Star Wars themed product. Relive the nerve-wracking moment when things didn't go as planned during a live television demonstration and explore Frank's deep admiration for the Star Wars franchise, engrained not only in his life but also in his children's upbringing.We also discover exciting details about Frank's other entrepreneurial venture - ‘Santa Barbara Happy Apparel Company’. Learn about his daughter's achievements in beach soccer and finally, get ready as Frank enthusiastically discusses 'Pickle Everything', sharing where you can buy the game and teasing more innovative creations in the pipeline.Tune into this episode for an enthralling deep-dive into the world of games, pickleball, and the exciting life journey of Frank Adler. You don't want to miss this!

Season 6 Episode 12 : April Fools, Final Fours, and Fan Pranks

Feel the fervor of March Madness permeate into April in this episode of the Mickle Pod and Pickle with Mickle. Host Mickle reels you into the world of sports with a hilarious perspective on April Fool's pranks. Listen as Mickle along with his team journey through the world wide web, highlighting poplar pranks and discussing the possible return of office pranks. 
Want your prank to be featured in the show? Mickle welcomes listener contributions via email to share in the April Fool's fun (remember, keep it classy). As the foolery continues, we look ahead to the heart racing moments of the Final Four - from champion titles being claimed to the Cinderella stories emerging on the hardwood.
On this segment, the Mickle Pod and Pickle with Mickle goes beyond the traditional four with a fifth Frozen moment for ice-hockey fans. Discover the ladies still marching towards their titles, with highlights on South Carolina, NC State, Iowa, LSU, USC and UConn reaching the final stages.
And the madness doesn’t end there. Dive into the journeys of UConn, Alabama, Purdue, and NC State, exploring their strategies and the odds of each team in the tournaments. While Mickle, as always, injects his wry sense of humor amidst the madness, he also shares insights that might just influence your bracket predictions.
Download and dive into this madness intertwined with fun for a delightful show filled with sports updates and laugh-filled pranks for April Fool's day. Remember, all's fair in love, sports, and April Fool's pranks!

Season 6 Episode 11 Madness and Easter Brackets

Making brackets is fun, Sweet 16s are awesome. I have 2 Sweet 16 Brackets for you to enjoy. 
Candy and Movies, that is a Good Friday. 
Earbuds In ! Buckle Up ! 

Season 6 Episode 10 No Tens Left

Madness. No this is not Sparta. Another NCAA Tourney is front and center.  How does your Bracket look? 
I take a look at some Pickleball action.   

Pickle with Mickle Interview Series : Spring Breakin' with Wil Shaffer

Summary
In this conversation, Will Schaefer, a pickleball player and former gymnast, discusses his background in gymnastics and his transition to pickleball. He shares his favorite gymnastics events and talks about the importance of floor exercises and pommel horse. Will also discusses his performance in recent pickleball tournaments and his goals for the future, including playing in the Olympics and going pro. He highlights the growing youth pickleball scene and the importance of fitness and training in pickleball. The conversation also touches on Will's participation in the All-Around Champion show and his upcoming pickleball tournament. In this conversation, Will Shaffer discusses various topics including improving his diet, upcoming tournaments, movie remakes and acting, music and concerts, dream pickleball foursome, favorite car, fear of snakes and spiders, other fun activities, extreme sports and skydiving, and his hopes for the Detroit Lions in the Super Bowl. He also mentions his dream vacation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background01:38 Favorite Gymnastics Event05:06 Pickleball in the Olympics06:10 Transition from Gymnastics to Pickleball07:34 Pickleball Tournaments and Partnerships08:58 Performance in Recent Tournaments11:20 Paddle Selection and Preferences12:27 Importance of Staying Forward at the Kitchen14:03 Youth Pickleball and High School Club14:16 Goals for MLP and Pro Pickleball16:00 Participation in All-Around Champion Show22:11 Upcoming Pickleball Tournament23:04 Team Name for Tournament25:28 Fitness and Training Routine28:22 Improving Diet and Eating Habits30:09 Upcoming Tournaments31:45 Movie Remakes and Acting35:11 Music and Concerts36:27 Dream Pickleball Foursome38:53 Favorite Car and Personalized License Plate40:19 Fear of Snakes, Spiders, and Scorpions41:49 Other Fun Activities43:05 Extreme Sports and Skydiving44:48 Detroit Lions and Super Bowl Hopes47:25 Dream Vacation

Season 6 Episode 9: Back to Back and Brackets

History at the Players. Brackets are here. 
I have my thoughts on the finish at The Players. 
I fill out a Bracket! 

Pickle with Mickle Interview Series: Here comes the Boom with Tracy Wilcox of Dynamite Pickleball

Summary
Tracy Wilcox, co-owner of Dynamite Pickleball and Heights Athletic Club, shares her journey in pickleball and the expansion of her business. She discusses the challenges of managing time and scheduling, as well as the importance of National Working Moms Day. Tracy also talks about the selection of pickleball balls and the issue of sandbagging in tournaments. She provides insights into the benefits of using a two-handed backhand and emphasizes the importance of footwork and movement in pickleball. Lastly, Tracy discusses paddle technology and the need for eye protection in the sport. In this conversation, Tracy Wilcox discusses the importance of eye protection in pickleball due to the power and speed of the game. She recommends wearing eyewear to prevent serious injuries. The conversation then shifts to the topic of injuries in pickleball and the need for stretching, staying hydrated, and warming up properly. Tracy emphasizes the importance of teaching healthy habits to prevent injuries. The conversation also touches on favorite snacks, fear of clowns, board games, coffee preferences, swimming with sharks, dream destinations, extreme sports, and celebrity pickleball players. Tracy shares her upcoming events and weekend plans.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Schedule01:14 Tracy's Schedule and National Working Moms Day05:17 Tracy's Journey to Pickleball07:44 Expansion to Heights Athletic Club08:35 Donuts and Shirts Off in Pickleball09:13 March Madness and College Basketball10:18 Expansion to Texas15:31 Pickleball Ball Selection21:27 Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball22:30 Footwork and Movement in Pickleball27:47 Paddle Technology and Eye Protection28:16 Pop in Paddles and Eye Protection31:39 Injuries and Precautions33:23 Stretching and Warm-up36:19 Favorite Snacks and Guilty Pleasures37:13 Fear of Clowns38:08 Board Games and Coffee Preferences40:30 Swimming with Sharks and Dream Destinations42:46 Extreme Sports and Celebrity Pickleball Players45:21 Upcoming Events and Weekend Plans

Season 6 Episode 8 Reasonable Judgment

All part of my 3 prong plan to keep you busy until selection Sunday. Part I Sorry not Sorry Interview, go check it out. 
Part II. Right here. Weekend Preview. 
Part III: Lighting the Fuse on Pickleball with Tracy Wilcox of Dynamite PB. ( coming tomorrow)