Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)
In this episode of the padel podcast, I chat with Tomoaki (Tom) Murasawa, the coach of Japan's national padel teams. Tomaki shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, discussing how the sport h...
26 Feb 202514min
Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)
This podcast features an engaging conversation with Brittany Dubins, the top-ranked female padel player in the United States. Brittany shares her journey from tennis to professional padel, discussing ...
12 Feb 202525min
Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)
This episode is a bit special. First, it's not in the usual form of an interview that I conduct with a padel connoisseur or celebrity. While based on a real article I wrote, it was converted into a po...
8 Jan 202515min
Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)
In this episode of the Joy of Padel, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonas Bjorkman, the renowned tennis player who has embraced the world of padel. Jonas shares his personal journey from tennis t...
18 Dec 202432min
From Childhood Passion to World Champion: Alejandra Salazar's Padel Story (JOPS02E21)
In this episode, I chatted during the World Championships in Doha 2024 with Alejandra Salazar, a hugely important and prominent figure in padel. Alejandra shares her journey from discovering padel at ...
4 Dec 202414min
Inside the Swedish Padel Boom with Calle Åkesson (JOPS02E20)
In this episode of "The Joy of Padel," I have the pleasure of speaking with Calle Åkesson, the General Secretary of the Swedish Padel Federation. Calle shares his personal journey from being a sports ...
20 Nov 202438min
Tom Murray, Head of Padel at the British LTA: Rising to the Challenge to Padelify Great Britain (JOPS02E19)
In this episode, I welcome Tom Murray, a key figure in the padel world, to discuss his journey from tennis to padel and his role as Head of Padel at the LTA. Tom shares his early experiences in Spain,...
6 Nov 20241h 1min
The Importance of Communication: Marta Ortega's Winning Strategy (JOPS02E18)
In this episode, I sat down with Marta Ortega to explore her experiences at Roland Garros and the nuances of playing padel in varying conditions. Marta shares her awe at walking the same corridors as ...
23 Okt 202416min
