Growing the Game: Padel, PPL, and the Cancun Waves Vision
In this episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Oswaldo Torre, owner of the Cancun Waves, to dive into the evolution of the Pro Padel League. From its early beginnings to the recent overhaul and new ow...
15 Jul 202528min
Padel, Passion, and the PPL: The Vegas Game Plan
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Alejandro Hernández, co-owner of the Pro Padel League's Las Vegas Smash. Alejandro shares his deep-rooted background i...
14 Jul 202524min
From the NBA to Padel: Diane Gotua’s Playbook for Growth
Cesc & Julian sit down with Diane Gotua, Chief Commercial Officer of the Pro Padel LeagueIn this episode, Cesc and Julian are joined by Diane Gotua, the powerhouse behind the commercial vision of the ...
11 Jul 202519min
Hollywood Meets Padel: The Rise of Los Angeles Padel Club
In this episode of the Padel Smash Academy audio podcast, Cesc and Julian sit down with Jennifer Shpilsky, Chief Brand Officer of the Los Angeles Padel Club and proud representative of the LA Beat—one...
10 Jul 202535min
The Future of Padel in the U.S. — with Mike Dorfman, CEO of the Pro Padel League
In this episode of Padel Smash Academy, Cesc and Julian sit down with Mike Dorfman, the CEO of the Pro Padel League (PPL), to talk about the explosive growth of Padel and the league’s mission to bring...
19 Jun 202548min
The AI Camera Changing the Game – Interview with Kari Gunnarsson, CEO of Clutch
In this episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Kari Gunnarsson, the visionary CEO and former top-100 badminton pro behind Clutch, the most innovative AI camera system built specifically for Padel. Kar...
23 Mai 202531min
She’s 11, Trains with World #1, and Wants the Crown | Ornella Beltramino
In this inspiring episode of the Padel Smash Academy Podcast, Cesc & Julian sit down with a true Padel pioneer and rising star: Adrian Reino and his daughter Ornella Beltramino, the current #1 ranked ...
22 Mai 202529min
The Evolution of Padel X with Nalle Grinda
In this follow-up interview, Cesc and Julian sit down once again with Nalle Grinda, co-founder and Chief of Padel at Padel X, to explore how one of the most ambitious padel projects in the U.S. has gr...
19 Mai 202540min
