HeyJaredThe Joy of Padel
The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial, a Padel player since 1974, is an exhilarating show that delves into the captivating stories of notable Padel personalities worldwide.
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Finding Your True Padel Level: Rethinking Ratings and Enjoyment on Court (JOPS04E17) (opens the original)
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In this solo episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, Minter Dial departs from his usual interview format to delve into one of the sport’s most contested and consequential questions: what level are you, really? Drawing on both personal anecdotes and the quirks of popular platforms like Playtomic, the episode focused on how self-assessment and padel ratings shape our experiences on and off the court. One concept presented was the temptation to inflate our abilities—whether through ego or optimism—and
From Málaga to the World Champion: Carolina Navarro and the Passion for Padel (JOPS04E16) (opens the original)
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carolina Navarro Björk, a former professional padel player and a true legend of the sport. I recorded the full interview in Spanish and have provided an English-subtitled video on my hub website, minterdial.com/joyofpadel, as well as on my Joy of Padel YOUTUBE channel. In our chat, Carolina shares her story, from her binational Spanish-Swedish beginnings in Málaga to becoming number one in the world, touching on topics such as the evolution of
Adapting to Padel: Giulia Dal Pozzo’s Transformation From Tennis To Top Padel Player (JOPS04E15) (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Joy of Padel, Minter Dial is joined by Giulia Dal Pozzo, a rising left-handed Italian padel player who recently achieved her highest ever world ranking at number 31. The conversation focused on Giulia’s personal journey from junior tennis to embracing padel, the challenges and rewards of switching sports, and the unique appeal of playing as part of a team. Giulia shares her insights into the transition for tennis players entering padel, highlighting the nuances of wall pla
Inside the British Padel Awards: Innovation, Community, and Growth with Anthony Daulphin (JOPS04E14) (opens the original)
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In this episode of Joy of Padel, the conversation centres around the remarkable journey of Anthony Daulphin, founder and CEO of the British Padel Awards (BPA). Reflecting on his introduction to padel only a few years ago, Anthony shares how a holiday encounter quickly blossomed into a full-fledged pursuit, leading not only to his own involvement on court but to the launch of a womenswear padel clothing collection and a series of pop-up shops across the UK. The discussion explores the inclusive a
Innovating Padel: The Story of Cork Racquets and Pedro Plantier’s Passion for the Game (JOPS04E13) (opens the original)
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In this episode of Joy of Padel, we delve into the fascinating journey of Pedro Plantier, founder and CEO of Cork, and a true enthusiast whose passion for sport led him from a professional tennis background to becoming a pioneering force in the world of padel. Pedro Plantier recounts his early days discovering the game in Portugal, his transition from tennis, and the challenges of mastering the unique defensive skills that set padel apart. The conversation focuses on the evolution of technique,
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