In this episode of Salty Pickles, we’re unzipping our pickleball bags and showing you exactly what we carry 🎒🥒 We’ve got the essentials, paddles, grips, towels, water, snacks 🏓💦🍌 and then the extras we probably don’t need 🙃 Alexis reveals the dirty tissues hiding in her bag 🤧🧻, and Dieu somehow carries four different hats at all times 🧢🎩👒🧢 It’s a simple bag check with a little chaos mixed in 😂🔥 Unzip it. Dump it out. Let’s see what’s really in there. 👀🎒🥒 Yes, we went a little emoji crazy with this one.

Lucky Episode 13! Not all pickleball venues are created equal and we will nitpick!😏
 In this episode, we’re breaking down what makes a pickleball venue a smash… and what makes us want to paddle-drop and walk away. 🏓 From court surfaces, lighting, and spacing to nets, and off-court vibes, we dive into the little details that can make or break a pickleball experience. We’ll share what we look for in venues, the features we love, and the common mistakes that drive players crazy. Whether you’re a casual rec player, a tournament grinder, or someone dreaming of opening the next great pickleball spot, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and Alexis’s two cents! Chances are, you’ll be nodding along and maybe rethinking your home courts by the end. Grab your paddle and let’s talk pickleball venues.

In episode 12 of Salty Pickles, we’re diving into blind draw tournaments and yes, we have opinions. Blind draw events can feel chaotic, unpredictable, and a little uncomfortable, but they can also be one of the best ways to meet people, grow your game, and strengthen the pickleball community. You sign up for your level, you don’t know who you’ll be paired with, and that’s kind of the point. We talk about what blind draw tournaments are, why people love them, why some people struggle with them, and what mindset actually makes the experience enjoyable for everyone involved. Spoiler alert, it has less to do with winning and more to do with how you show up. If you’re thinking about entering a blind draw tournament, or you already have and walked away with mixed feelings, this episode is for you. Bottom line, we recommend blind draw tournaments. Just bring a good attitude, a solid personality, and a willingness to support your partner and the people around you. Listen in, share your thoughts, and let us know where you stand on blind draw chaos.