Around the Pod
Four hosts. Two Australian pros. Two passionate amateurs. One obsession: pickleball. Join Australian pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia alongside passionate pickleballers Justin McLeod and Michael Murrell as they dive into everything happening in the world's fastest-growing sport. From tournaments, tactics and the latest news to stories from life on and off the court, every episode blends elite insight with the perspective of everyday players. Featuring guests from across the pickleball world, Around the Pod is the podcast for anyone who loves the game — whether you're just getting started or competing at the highest level.
Episodes
Welcome to Around the Pod, hosted at Pickle4real!
Hosts Josh Chia and Michael Murrell are joined in the studio by Crystal Mildwaters and Aaron "AJ" Johnson for a hilarious and insightful breakdown of the Australian pickleball scene.
In this episode:
- NPL Draft Drama: AJ reveals how he was dropped and traded from the Opals to the Outback, and how the NPL prize-money split system actually works.
- Origin Stories ...
Gold Coast pros Nick Maleganeas and Perth’s Nigel Lee join Josh Chia and Michael Murrell in the booth at Pickle4real ahead of the PPA Melbourne 250.
In this episode, the boys break down:
• Gold Coast vs Perth: Why Queensland produces Australia’s top players while Perth deals with DIY tennis court setups.
• Touring Asia: What Australian players can learn from Asian pickleball culture, 5 AM street food runs, ...
Tournament weekend is here! 🏓
In this special Around the Pod mini-episode, your resident pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia take the mic to preview the massive PPA 250 Melbourne tournament happening this weekend (July 16th - 19th).
The boys leave no stone unturned as they analyse the official draws for:
- Men's & Women's Singles (Who has the toughest path to the podium?)
- Men's & Women's Doubles (The partnerships to watch and cur...
Episode Summary: Welcome to the premiere episode of Around the Pod—not Australia's first pickleball podcast, but definitely about to be its best! Hosted by pros Aaron Blitz and Josh Chia alongside self-proclaimed "average Joe" intermediates Justin McLeod and Michael Murrell, this show is here to bridge the gap between the pro court and the local rec session.
In this episode, we dive headfirst into a controversial debate that's...
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