Best NPL Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 42 - Denver Iconics - NPL (National Pickleball League) Championships - Seattle 1:02:37

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Send us a text Join Pickleballers Next Door Podcast in Seattle at Sideout Tsunami as we sit down with some of the Denver Iconics players and Owner Jen Hamman, along with Rod Davis League CEO & Chairman of the Board of the NPL, (National Pickleball League). Molly Carter - Denver Iconics Chad Shane - Denver Iconics Jen Hamman - Owner - Denver Iconics…

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Bayswater City's war on football | TJ's moment of madness | Sydney Utd in crisis 1:39:40

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Another huge lineup on the megapod this week as Josh Parish is joined by Teo Pellizzeri, Alex Molchanoff, Mark Ivkovic and Nikola Pozder as the Australian Championship group stage hits the halfway mark. Bayswater City have gone from a curiosity to a contender as Wests APIA's flying form hit the skids out west. Could the Baysie boys 'Greece 2004' th…

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Jason Lassey talks about how the NRL became the #1 sport in Australia and the Pacific! 45:36

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My guest today is Jason Lassey. Jason is the man behind www.FootyIndustry.com. His site is my go-to resource when I want to dig into the numbers behind the different codes in Australia. Jason wrote a piece on the battle for fans between the AFL and NRL. I read it and was surprised by his take on the two leagues. So I wanted to have him on to discus…

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Episode 41 Jose Moreno - Chief Marketing Officer for USA Pickleball 47:32

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Send us a text Join Pickleballers Next Door as we sit down with Jose Moreno, Chief Marketing Officer of USA Pickleball, the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Jose shares how USA Pickleball is driving the game’s explosive growth—through community engagement, visibility, and brand partnerships that elevate pickleball nationwi…

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2025 Season Wrap-Up 51:29

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Hosts Teo Pellizzeri and Maeve Sparrow break down all the happenings from the Grand Finals and Gala Awards Dinner to close the 2025 Football NSW competitions season, while also taking at look at the start of the Australian Championship. Stay up to date with the NPL NSW competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on Faceb…

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Sondra Shannon loves to celebrate her customers' success using DATA! 46:52

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My guest today is Sondra Shannon! She is CEO of Gatemaster. We had a great talk about strategy, data, success, and relationships...among other things. Sondra shared how the annual data review that Gatemaster does leads to celebrating client wins. We talked about making sure you understand your partners at the start so that you can set each other up…

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Aguek turns from Balotelli to Beckham | Olympic & Preston STUNNED | Six-goal THRILLER at Christie Park 1:46:56

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Josh is outnumbered as the lone Victorian on the pod this week! He's joined by Australian Championship commentators Alex Molchanoff, Nick Kutnjak and Will Konstandinidis of From The Gantry fame to break down Round 2 of the competition. Sydney Olympic and Preston Lions were on the wrong end of the same scoreline this week, as underdogs Broadmeadow M…

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Episode 40 ProAlign Sports Chiropractic - Dr. Lamarcus Caradine 48:37

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Send us a text Pickleballer Next Door Podcast: Align Your Game with Lamarcus Caradine (Dr. C) of ProAlign Sports Chiropractic In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lamarcus Caradine, owner of ProAlign Sports Chiropractic, to talk about the importance of alignment -- both on and off the pickleball court. Dr. Caradine shares how proper spinal health,…

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Keith Pagello says that TicketData.com is not a broker tool. It is for fans. 35:18

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My guest today is Keith Pagello. He's built a new site called www.TicketData.com. This one interested me because most of the time this data is propriatary to brokers. Keith says that his tool is entirely not for brokers. We discuss the idea that drives his work. Keith shares some ways that you can use the data if you are a fan or, even, on the prim…

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Aus Championship kicks off with a BANG | Yamamura scores from halfway | S**thousery backfires for Sydney Utd 1:39:38

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It's six of the best on the pod this week as the Victorian crew of Mark Ivkovic, Lachie Flannigan and Josh Parish join forces with From The Gantry's Alex Molchanoff, Nick Kutnjack and Will Konstandinidis to review a spectacular start to the Australian Championship. We start at Lakeside as two screamers from Sydney Olympic were not enough for a poin…

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Episode 39 Ace Pickleball Club Soft Opening 36:27

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Send us a text In this episode of Pickleballers Next Door podcast, we welcome Mike Tanji - Owner of Ace Pickleball Club and Sean Le - General Manager of Ace Pickleball Club. Ace Pickleball Club - Aurora Colorado is located at Arapahoe and Parker Rd., and is one of the state's premier indoor pickleball destinations. We want to give a special thanks …

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Season 4: Stories from $0 Churches 2:39

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What does it look like to see God birth new churches among lost people? All around America there are bonafide living and breathing churches, filled with disciples of Jesus. These disciples used to be far from God. And these churches have cost nothing to start. Many of them are reproducing. In On the Road Season 4, we’ll be sharing stories of God wo…

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Australian Championship MEGA PREVIEW ft. Teo Pellizzeri & Will Konstandinidis 1:51:03

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It's an NPL Victoria Pod x From The Gantry crossover episode! Josh & Lachie draft in some more NPL NSW expertise for a team-by-team breakdown of the Australian Championship, as fellow commentators Teo Pellizzeri and Will Konstandinidis join us ahead of Friday's big kickoff. 00:04:12 - Victoria preview 00:34:48 - NSW preview 01:20:17 - Best of the r…

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Scott Friedman says if we put a cap on ticket resale we should put a cap on grocery profits... 56:54

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My guest today is Scott Friedman! You know Scott from his Twitter feed, the 'Ticket Talk' webseries, and the world of ticket resale. We had a wide ranging conversation this morning about all kinds of topics... A few highlights: We discuss the idea of "free market." We talk about open distribution. NFL tickets and season ticket prices. Scott shares …

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Episode 38 Mayci Neeley Interview - From Backyard to Pickleball Court 27:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Pickleballers Next Door podcast, we welcome Mayci J. Neeley, known from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, to share her passion for pickleball and the exciting story of installing her own backyard pickleball court. Pickleball is a movement, whether you're in Utah or anywhere across the U.S., this conversation offers…

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Episode 37 Peak Pickleball CoLab Part 1 37:36

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we're talking with Scott Wilson - Owner of Peak Pickleball, Cord Wilson, Scott Moore - Pickleball Hall of Famer, Alli Hazrati - Pickleball Pro, Nick Patterson - Pickleball Pro and Nathanial. What is CoLab - 10 elite instructors, each designing their own skill-specific “lab” and sharing their unique…

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Structures for Movement 50:53

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Cory & Brian from the Kansas City Underground discuss the importance of a little structure in supporting decentralized movement work. Towards the end, we talk about a visual that you can’t see on my audio-only podcast, but you can find when they cross-publish this same episode on the KC Underground Podcast: https://kcunderground.org/podcast KC Unde…

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Bill Cates has a story to tell us that will help our selling... 41:18

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My guest today is Bill Cates. His new book was released on September 16, 'The Hidden Heist'. We had a great conversation about sales and parable that drives his new book. In our conversation, we touch on: The 3 Rs that can help make you successful. The challenges of drawing people's attention. Strategy v. Tactics. Differentiation. Reputation. Tangi…

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Episode 36 - Denver Iconics 1:04:31

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we're talking with Mario, Jen, and Gale, co-owners of the Denver Iconics, Denver's National Pickleball League team. Get to know the team and check out their full schedule at https://www.denvericonics.com/ We want to give a special thanks to Holey Performance Drink. Hydrate faster, play longer. http…

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The Math Behind Movements 39:56

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I really enjoyed this interview with Chris Keener about a mathematical model behind movements. That sentence alone scared me at first, but diving into his article and then dialoguing the concepts with him has really helped me think through how I’m approaching the task of multiplying disciples. Show Notes: Published Article: A Mathematically Based M…

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Heidelberg are the Champions! | End of season awards | City promoted in thriller 1:29:47

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Josh, Lachie and Ivka recap an all-time classic Grand Final, from the action on the pitch to the 8,847 people packed into Lakeside Stadium. Should every Grand Final be at Lakeside? Johnny A's men finally lifted their first trophy of an incredible season as Heidelberg overcame underdogs Dandenong City 2-1. We delve into Yaren Sozer's physics-defying…

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Episode 35 - Colleen Campbell/Parker Raquet Club 43:23

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we have a fantastic conversation with tennis pro and coach Colleen Campbell of the Parker Raquet Club in Parker, Co. Check out some of their programs and information at https://www.parkerracquetclub.com/ Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.c…

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2025 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW - Heidelberg vs Dandenong City 1:22:02

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It's a two-man team this week as Josh and Lachie look ahead to the decider. Dandenong City have become the first sixth-placed team to qualify for a Grand Final, after stunning Premiers Avondale on their own deck. Could Nick Tolios be about to surpass his own Cinderella tale from 2019? Standing in their way is Heidelberg, a team that deserves to cap…

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Episode 34 - Scott Wilson/Peak Pickleball 53:26

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we're talking with Scott Wilson, owner of Peak Pickleball in Colorado Springs. Check them out online at: https://www.peakpickleball.us/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Peak-Pickleball-61559624409713/ Special thanks to Holey Performance Drink. Hydrate faster, play longer. https://holeyperformance.com/ Su…

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The biggest NPL Victoria weekend ever? | Dandy City break the curse | Preston get their revenge | Heidelberg make Aus Cup final 1:36:01

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Massive crowds, upsets, and an NPL Victoria team in the Australia Cup final for the first time: it was a good weekend to be a football fan in Melbourne. Josh, Lachie and Ivka dive deep into Dandenong Thunder's failure to launch at home to Hajduk. Why can't Adam Piddick's teams seem to win in the finals? And could Dandy City become the first 6th-pla…

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Jakob Eliason brings 'Pickleball as a Service' to Venues Around the Country 46:27

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My guest today is Jakob Eliason. He's one of the co-founders of Pickleball Pop Ups. 'Pickelball as a service' as Jakob describes the concept. This one was fun because that's the foundation of what Jakob and his partner and team are doing with the sport. We had a great conversation about the business model, financialization, and where this idea all …

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Episode 33 - The Littleton Picklr 45:43

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we're at the Littleton Picklr, having some great conversations in the middle of a construction zone. Check out the great coaches and players we talked to and say hi to them in person or online! Jen Winder, CEO/Owner of Littleton Picklr IG: @jenniferfwinder IG: @thepicklr.littleton Junior Program He…

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Avondale prove the "doubters" wrong | Georgies & Bentleigh back in the big time | Finals & playoffs preview 1:32:17

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The final round is in the books! Josh, Lachie and Ivka salute Avondale for lifting the Premiership - and ponder how on earth the star-studded Avengers have managed to concoct a siege mentality. Meanwhile, the relegated Sharks stun Heidelberg with two screamers to nab a point, Thunder shuffle the pack in a defeat to impregnable Preston, and a few te…

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Episode 32 - JP, Grand Mesa Open and DUPR 45:45

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week we welcome back the G.O.A.T. of Colorado Pickleball, JP! We talk about the Grand Mesa Open, DUPR, and more. IG: @urboyjpeeze https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/grand-mesa-open-presented-by-rocky-mountain-pickleball Shout out to Pickle For The People, a Denver-based eco-friendly paddle com…

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Heidelberg THRASH the Nix | Knights season ends in ignominy | Hajduk vault Hume into 6th 1:59:45

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"Johnny A is the best coach outside the A-League" - or so goes the conventional wisdom. But after Heidelberg's 7-0 aggregate win over two A-League sides in the Australia Cup, has he surpassed some of his professional counterparts? Josh, Lachie and Ivka break down the Bergers' cup triumph over Wellington, as well as a heartbreaking 1-1 stoppage time…

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Dovison wins the Dockerty | Heidelberg humble WSW | R25 Predictions 1:05:38

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Half-time substitute Campbell Dovison was the unlikely hero for South Melbourne as they successfully defended the Dockerty Cup trophy in a thrilling and controversial win over Heidelberg. Josh, Lachie and Ivka discuss the decisions that went against the Bergers, and how South's bravery under Sinisa Cohadzic resulted in a cup final classic. Plus, th…

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Episode 31 - Nico Almeida 30:28

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we have a fantastic conversation with the nicest guy with the nicest calves, Nico Almeida. Check out more about Nico at https://www.bocabridgesracquetclub.com/pros/nicolas-almeida and follow him on instagram at @nico_almeidaaa. Shout out to Pickle for the People, a Denver based carbon-fiber paddle …

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2025 Episode 6: Ashlie Crofts, Brendan Cholakian and Jordan Baker 1:20:23

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Hosts Teo Pellizzeri and Maeve Sparrow sit down with Ashlie Crofts (APIA Leichhardt), Brendan Cholakian (Rockdale Ilinden) and Jordan Baker (St George FC), examining all the happenings across our competitions as we get closer to business end of the season! Stay up to date with the NPL NSW competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New …

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Episode 30 - Scott Weiss 34:50

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we give some great pointers on serving and returns, and have a conversation with Scott Weiss of Moment Pickleball. Check out their programs at https://momentpickleball.com/ Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follo…

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90+13' minute MADNESS as Avondale break Heidelberg hearts | Preston's statement win at Fox St 1:39:16

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Nick, Lachie, Josh and Ivka go full Gary Neville after an un-bee-leeevable finish at Avenger Park. Why was there so much stoppage time? Why did Heidelberg end up with one defender left on the pitch? And do Avondale have the mental advantage heading into the finals? Over at Churchill Reserve, Preston put in their most mature, disciplined performance…

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Jacob Hicks has a different approach to the sales process 47:59

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Great episode today... Jacob Hicks is my guest on the podcast. Find him here: https://jacobhickscoach.com We got into the sales process. We discuss: Awareness Persusasion's role in selling Insights Relationships and selling Handwritten notes. This is a tool I've used a lot over the years. The experimentation mindset. Measuring the right things. And…

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Episode 29 - The Mountain Town Classic, Steamboat Springs CO 30:50

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we're live in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for the Mountain Town Classic Pickleball Tournament, presented by the Picklr. For more information, check out their page at: https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/mountain-town-classic-presented-by-rocky-mountain-pickleball Support the sh…

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Nuna goes nuclear | Bear Necessities at the Village | Premiership race down to the wire 1:37:57

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It's a full house this week as Josh, Lachie, Nick and Ivka review last week's Australia Cup results and frivolities, before diving into the NPL. Dinamo are left with whiplash as Gully come back from two goals down, a Markovski wonder strike wins it for Preston, and Dandy City stun Oakleigh to stay alive in the finals race. Meanwhile, it's another c…

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Catalysts and Teams 35:28

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This is a follow-up conversation with Emanuel Prinz about his book “What Actually Starts Movements.” I had some additional questions to ask, and I think you’ll enjoy these key insights about teams, insiders/outsiders, and funding. (Check out minute marks below for specific topics). Here is our previous conversation: https://pheaney.substack.com/p/w…

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Episode 28 - Tom Nguyen/USA Pickleball 1:01:37

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Send us a text Thank you for tuning in! This week, we have a fantastic conversation with Tom Nguyen, ambassador with USA Pickleball. For more information on USA Pickleball, visit https://usapickleball.org/ This episode is brought to you by Pickle for the People, a small Colorado-based company specializing in low cost, high quality, planet-friendly …

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AI-assisted Oakleigh demolish Hume | Dinamo young gun dazzles | Is the relegation battle done and dusted? 1:35:10

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This week's edition of the NPL Victoria Podcast has been scripted and recorded by a specially-trained LLM. Hume City's miserable run continued on Friday night as Oakleigh put four goals past another finals contender. Is Nick Hegarty under the pump already? St Albans brushed aside Melbourne Victory, with 17-year-old Oli Dragicevic pulling the string…

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2025 Episode 5: Nicholas Olsen, Chloe Gordon and Claudio Fabiano 1:31:32

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Hosts Teo Pellizzeri and Maeve Sparrow catch up with Nicholas Olsen (Wollongong Wolves), Chloe Gordon (Sydney Olympic) and Claudio Fabiano (UNSW FC) and dive into all the latest action and storylines from across the Football NSW competitions. Stay up to date with the NPL NSW competitions by visiting nplnsw.com.au or following NPL New South Wales on…

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Hellas & Heidelberg Into Dockerty Cup Final | Catch-Up Round Chaos at Somers Street 1:05:00

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It's an Espresso Edition (by our standards) of the pod this week and Josh, Nick & Ivka dive into the Dockerty Cup semi finals and catch-up round games. With a 3-1 upset win over Avondale, South Melbourne are officially 'Box Office' again. How has Sinisa Cohadzic transformed the playing style in the space of a few months? Meanwhile, a strange Avonda…

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Episode 27 - Chicken N' Pickle Thornton 15:56

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Send us a text Join us this week as we speak to Molly at Chicken N' Pickle in Thornton! She gives us a great rundown of the new facility and all of the fantastic things they have in store. Check out Chicken N' Pickle Thornton at: https://chickennpickle.com/location/thornton/ Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit htt…

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Screamers & comebacks galore | Dinamo down Knights | 5-star Preston turn on the style 1:35:52

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Has there ever been a better round of goals in this competition? From Diego Cuba's physics-defying free kick to a pair of Preston pile-drivers, we were spoilt for choice for goal of the week. Add in two six-goal thrillers and a pair of backflip celebrations, and NPL Victoria fans were eating good this past weekend. We start at George Andrews, where…

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Hannah Grannemann comes back to talk the opportunity in arts' emergencies. 1:05:30

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My guest today is my friend, Hannah Grannemann. She is working on a book and had more ideas than she knew what to do with...so she came to share them with us. We hit on tons of topics: The Kennedy Center Recovery from COVID Funding for the arts Building a bigger base of donors The relevance of the arts And, much more! Visit my website at www.DaveWa…

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Episode 26 - EVEN MORE from the Rocky Mountain Championships 2025, PT 2 38:02

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Send us a text 2 Part Bonus Episode! Join us this week for more great conversations with players, vendors and more, live from Clement Park and the Rocky Mountain Championship. Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @picklebal…

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Episode 25 - EVEN MORE from the Rocky Mountain Championships 2025, PT 1 32:33

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Send us a text 2 Part Bonus Episode! Join us this week for more great conversations with players, vendors and more, live from Clement Park and the Rocky Mountain Championship. Support the show Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information. Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at: IG: @picklebal…

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Can Knights pull off the great escape? | Oakleigh demolish Preston | Murphy's law for Gully 1:41:58

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Josh, Nick and Ivka dive into the Knights' 2-1 win over Victory in a relegation six-pointer. Is this the start of an unlikely revival? Plus, Ivka delivers a first-hand account of last week's SGM, and we discuss the approach of the new board to dissenting voices. Preston were humbled inside 20 minutes at the hands of Oakleigh, in a behind-closed-doo…

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Albert Bramante talks anxiety, actors, and NPL 34:31

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Hi! Fun one today with Albert Bramante. We went in a bunch of different directions that I didn't expect. We talked about: Anxiety Mental loops Mindsets Psychology And, more all through the lens of the arts and selling more tickets. Great fun. Check out my site at www.DaveWakeman.com. Get 'Talking Tickets' at https://talkingtickets.substack.com…