Third Shot Rants

Third Shot Rants

We're two friends in Chicago who love talking about pickleball.

Episodes

September 8, 2025 50 mins

Howard and Gina talk about whether targeting a weaker player is an acceptable strategy.

  1. Targeting
    1. Games with inexperienced players at open play
    2. Competitive open play
    3. Closed invite only groups
    4. Leagues
    5. Tournaments
  2. Body...
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Gina talks about her APP week and Howard joins her at APP on Saturday.

  1. APP Chicago
  2. Volunteering at APP
  3. Third Shot Rant: poorly organized amateur brackets
  4. Watching pro pickleball
  5. Closing remarks: please rate and follow our show!

Notes:  We were told that the APP entry fee was app...

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August 24, 2025 53 mins

Howard and Gina explain the Grant Park challenge court controversy, give their views, and describe their field trip experience.

  1. Grant Park–the park and the pickleball courts
  2. Challenge Court Controversy
  3. Closing remarks: please rate and follow our show and tell your friends!

Resources:

  • Contact info for G...
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August 16, 2025 52 mins

Howard and Gina preview what their pickleball podcast will cover, describe their personal origin stories, and rant a bit about people who don't know the rules at open play.

  1. Introduction to our podcast
  2. Howard and Gina’s personal journeys into pickleball
  3. Pickle Peeves: people who don’t know the rules but like to argue about them anyway
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