Inside the Little Book of Padel: Ross Thornley’s Personal and Professional Transformation (JOPS04E19)
In this episode of Joy of Padel, we explore the unique journey of Ross Thornley—entrepreneur, thought leader, and passionate padel enthusiast—whose insatiable curiosity has led him from founding AQAI,...
6 Okt 46min
The Art of Joyful Play: Alfonso Patacho’s Winning Padel Mindset (JOPS04E18)
In this conversation, the Joy of Padel welcomes a dynamic exchange with Alfonso Patacho, whose unique background bridges Spanish, British, and Portuguese roots. A dedicated competitor and coach, Alfon...
22 Sep 40min
Finding Your True Padel Level: Rethinking Ratings and Enjoyment on Court (JOPS04E17)
In this solo episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, Minter Dial departs from his usual interview format to delve into one of the sport’s most contested and consequential questions: what level are you, r...
8 Sep 23min
From Málaga to the World Champion: Carolina Navarro and the Passion for Padel (JOPS04E16)
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carolina Navarro Björk, a former professional padel player and a true legend of the sport. I recorded the full interview in Spanish and have provid...
25 Aug 32min
Adapting to Padel: Giulia Dal Pozzo’s Transformation From Tennis To Top Padel Player (JOPS04E15)
In this episode of the Joy of Padel, Minter Dial is joined by Giulia Dal Pozzo, a rising left-handed Italian padel player who recently achieved her highest ever world ranking at number 31. The convers...
11 Aug 14min
Inside the British Padel Awards: Innovation, Community, and Growth with Anthony Daulphin (JOPS04E14)
In this episode of Joy of Padel, the conversation centres around the remarkable journey of Anthony Daulphin, founder and CEO of the British Padel Awards (BPA). Reflecting on his introduction to padel ...
28 Jul 32min
Innovating Padel: The Story of Cork Racquets and Pedro Plantier’s Passion for the Game (JOPS04E13)
In this episode of Joy of Padel, we delve into the fascinating journey of Pedro Plantier, founder and CEO of Cork, and a true enthusiast whose passion for sport led him from a professional tennis back...
15 Jul 37min
Martín de León, GM of the PPL San Diego Stingrays and COO of Taktika (JOPS04E12)
In this episode of Joy of Padel, we catch up with architect and grand padel aficionado and player Martín de León, who offers a unique perspective from his journey spanning Uruguay, San Diego, and Lond...
1 Jul 41min
