by Minter Dial | May 6, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast, Uncategorized
The Joy of Padel podcast with Nick Baker (JOPS04E08) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Nick Baker, a true man-about-town in the UK padel scene, passionate aficionado, and a driving force behind some of the...
by Minter Dial | Apr 23, 2026 | Padel, Sports
In doubles, to what extent does a left- and right-handed pair outperform? Have you ever pondered whether the combination of a left- and right-handed player provides a legitimate advantage in doubles… whether that’s tennis or padel? (Same question surely...
by Minter Dial | Apr 22, 2026 | Health, Joy of Padel, Meaningfulness, Padel, Podcast, Sports
The Joy of Padel podcast with Alessandro Ossola (JOPS04E07) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the true privilege of meeting Alessandro Ossola. Until our conversation, we’d never crossed paths in person. Alessandro’s story had been shared with me...
by Minter Dial | Mar 25, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Ari Sánchez (JOPS04E05) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with one of the brightest stars on the women’s circuit: Ariana Sánchez. Ariana (aka Ari) not only represents...
by Minter Dial | Mar 24, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Picture the scene. It is a bright Saturday morning. Four players stride onto the padel court with the confidence of knights entering a jousting arena — helmets metaphorically on (although one year, it was a real helmet, after I had suffered a concussion), racquets...
by Minter Dial | Mar 17, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Shut Up And Talk: The Many Levels Of Communication In Padel “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw, who clearly never played padel, but would have been a nightmare partner if he had....
