Episodes: 40
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 57 subscribers
Instagram: 136 followers
Publicly listed emails
radiopetlady@gmail.com
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Tracie Hotchner - An obsessed amateur pickleball player who hosts a show providing practical advice and insight for recreational players.
Lisa Palcic - Reaching The 4.0 Skill Level And The Requirements For Advancing In Recreational Pickleball.
Mindy Yoder - The Dynamics Of Less Experienced Players Joining Higher-level Games And How Players Should Approach Playing Up.
Leia Miller - Strategies For Handling Opponents Who Rely Heavily On Lobs.
Deb Harrison - The Strategic Considerations Involved In Choosing Whether To Serve Or Receive First In Tournaments And Recreational Play.
Megan Fudge - The Benefits Of Pickleball For Children And How The Sport Can Provide An Accessible Entry Point To Athletics.
Pickleball After 70: Play Smarter Not harder
October 12, 2026
#1040: What changes when you’re still obsessed with pickleball but you’re playing into your 70s? Tracie talks with legendary coach Deb “Picklepong” Harrison about how older players can stay competitive by playing smarter, not harder. They dig into surviving hands battles with younger players, knowing when to counter and when to reset, using “space not face” to make opponents move, and why a well-placed dink can be a much better weapon than raw power. Deb also shares practical advice for prote...
Gender vs Mixed Doubles
October 05, 2026
#1039: Does gender really change the way you should play doubles? Tracie asks coach Mindy Yoder whether there is a difference between women’s doubles versus mixed, and discovers that yes, it matters. Mindy explains why in mixed doubles women tend to be the recipients of most of the balls, how to get your male partner more involved in the point, and why hitting to the middle can be smarter than going for those tempting wide angles. They also talk about the growing aggression in women’s pickleb...
Beating Lefties
September 28, 2026
#1038: Lefties can make perfectly normal pickleball shots feel completely wrong. Tracie talks with coach James Moore about how to adjust: when to attack the middle, why targeting the less-dominant player’s paddle-side foot can create confusion, and what to do when both opponents have forehands in the middle. Plus, James explains why communication matters even more around lefties — and why learning to play with both hands might not be such a bad idea.
This is Pickleball · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners
Pickleball Obsession is hosted by Tracie Hotchner. Its publicly listed email is radiopetlady@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Pickleball Obsession: radiopetlady@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Pickleball Obsession reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Pickleball Obsession typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Certified pickleball coaches, master pros, professional players, and highly accomplished tournament competitors. Common among recent guests: Professional or master-pro status; Tournament medals; Coaching credentials. Recent guests include Lisa Palcic, Mindy Yoder, and Leia Miller.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Pickleball, Coaching, Tournaments, Technique, and Recreation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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