Bite Size Pickleball Podcast

Bite Size Pickleball Podcast

Unique, fun, and concise pickleball tips from sportswriter Rick Cipes, who has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is a regular writer for Pickleball Magazine Buy Rick’s new book: "How to Play Better Pickleball,” as well his latest book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance,” both available on Amazon. Rick is also the host of the popular Facebook Group: Bite Size Pickleball (7.9 thousand followers), a newsletter at https://bitesizepickleball.substack.com/ and he owns the pickleball clothing and gift shop at https://bitesizepickleball.com/ Use discount code VIPcustomer10. Become a supporter of the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2209957/support Please feel free to reach out to Rick at info@bitesizepickleball.com.

Episodes

September 15, 2025 8 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about, usually, dudes who continually try to hack their way through the game, and why it is a big friggin' waste of time.

Check out the pickleball books Rick has written available on Amazon

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes recounts his experiences interviewing a couple of legends along the way as he produces his basketball docuseries Full Court Shadow.

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July 27, 2025 9 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares why it's so important to be prepared and make a plan. Mainly, so you have confidence enough to chuck that plan aside and go with the flow.

Check out Rick's pickleball books at Amazon. 

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June 29, 2025 7 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes talks about how his trip to New York City applies to learning a lesson about pickleball.

Make sure to check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs available at Amazon. 

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Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes discusses the difference of playing chess, or checkers, when it comes to pickleball. WTF? Just listen.

Check out Rick's latest book Pickleball Riffs available at Amazon.



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May 12, 2025 6 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host chats about his new pickleball book and riffs on what is holding you back from playing your best tournament pickleball! 

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March 30, 2025 2 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor Rick Cipes explains why you're focusing on the wrong thing when you play and how that impacts your play.

Make sure to read Rick's book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon

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March 23, 2025 6 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes gives you a few ideas on how to calm yourself down so you can tap the flow more often in pickleball. 

Make sure to read Rick's highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon

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March 16, 2025 5 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine writer, Rick Cipes breaks down the new Joola Perseus IV.

Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon

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March 9, 2025 5 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host discusses how important preparation is in our pursuit of greatness.

Check out Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available at Amazon

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March 2, 2025 7 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses why it is good to have a plan on the court, and on the court of life, and why it’s also good to be open to chucking that plan and going with the flow.

Read Rick’s 5-star reviewed book "How to Play Better Pickleball" available now at Amazon

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February 22, 2025 5 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes is always going on about being “in the zone,” or “flow” as it is also known, he figured he would collab with his fav collaborator and come up with some dad jokes on the topic.

Read Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball available now at Amazon. 

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February 16, 2025 5 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes breaks down why it’s so important to learn how to slow down your mind when you’re playing pickleball.

Read Rick’s book "How to Play Better Pickleball" available at Amazon

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February 9, 2025 9 mins

More discussion on what it takes to stay in the flow in pickleball and in life from Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes.

Check out Rick’s book 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance available on Amazon

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February 2, 2025 7 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his favorite analogy for finding the flow, not only in life, but in pickleball!

If you’re interested in the flow, read Rick’s book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance" available at Amazon

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares an anecdotal story about having to duck some chaos on the court and what can be done about it, as the ducker, and the duckee.

Read Rick’s books How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance, both available at Amazon

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January 19, 2025 4 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host, and regular Pickleball Magazine contributor, Rick Cipes discusses how important it is to have the proper foundation, and mechanics, in order to have an effective pickleball game.

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Buy Rick’s highly reviewed book How to Play Better Pickleball.

Visit the Bite Size Pickleball store for the best swag, and pickleball gifts, in the land. 

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes lays out his .5 Rule.

Check out Rick’s books, How to Play Better Pickleball, and 11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance available at Amazon

Rick has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is currently a regular writer at Pickleball Magazine. 

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January 4, 2025 5 mins

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes discusses his experience drilling with the pro Wes Burrows and how important it is not to play from a place of threat.

Buy Rick’s book How to Play Better Pickleball at Amazon.

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December 21, 2024 6 mins

And Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes shares his New Years resolution.

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Buy Rick’s books "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior" and "How to Play Better Pickleball."

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