The Joy of Padel
The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial a Padel tennis player since 1974, and sponsored by Padel1969, is an exhilarating show that delves into the captivating stories of notable Padel personalities worldwide. You'll be treated to exclusive anecdotes, valuable tips, and humorous moments shared by esteemed professional players, industry insiders, and passionate padel enthusiasts. Each season aligns with the pro tour, and you can anticipate two engaging episodes per month. You will find the episode show notes on Joy Of Padel.
Episodes
September 11, 2024 • 36 mins
Joy of Padel with Alex Inglot
In the latest episode of "The Joy of Padel," host Minter Dial sits down with Alex Inglot, a prominent figure in the world of padel and sports business. The conversation delves into Alex's fascinating journey from tennis and volleyball to becoming a key player in the padel community and the business of sports.
From Tennis to Volleyball
Alex Inglot's sporting journey began with tennis, a sport he picked ...
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August 28, 2024 • 45 mins
JOY OF PADEL WITH RAFA VEGA
- Overview of Rafa's achievements, including his ranking as number two in Britain under the LTA rating system and his success in various tournaments.
Rafa Vega's Background and Career
- Rafa discusses his current roles at Harvard Club Chelsea and involvement in padel events.
- His journey from being a competitive tennis player to transitioning into padel at age 15.
Transition from Tennis to Padel
- Rafa ...
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August 14, 2024 • 42 mins
Welcome and Introduction
- Minter Dial welcomes Pablo Carro, co-founder of Playtomic.
- Discussion about Playtomic's impact and Pablo's personal background.
Personal Background and Passion for Padel
- Pablo Carro shares his journey from tennis to padel.
- Reflects on his early experiences with padel in 1995 and his transition to making it his profession.
Challenges and Evolution of Tennis and Padel
- Discussion on the transformatio...
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July 17, 2024 • 41 mins
JOY OF PADEL WITH NALLÉ GRINDA
Welcome and Introduction
- Minter Dial welcomes back Nallé Grinda, the only guest to appear twice on the show.
- Discussion about their shared passion for padel and Nallé’s current activities in Miami.
Current Activities and Upcoming Events
- Nallé shares his plans to travel to Europe for vacation and padel-related events.
- Highlights a charitable event in Saint Tropez featuring top padel players.
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July 3, 2024 • 37 mins
Joy of Padel with Scott Reddick
In this episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, I sit down with Scott Reddick, a passionate entrepreneur and padel enthusiast, at the P1 Padel Club in Las Vegas. Scott shares his journey from a competitive tennis background to discovering and falling in love with padel. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing the P1 Padel Club, emphasizing the importance of creating an inclusive and welcomin...
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June 19, 2024 • 44 mins
The Joy of Padel with David Garcia
Welcome and Introduction
- Host Minter Dial welcomes David Garcia to the show.
- David Garcia is introduced as a lifelong padel player and current International Event Manager and director at M3 Padel Academy.
David Garcia's Background
- David shares his journey in padel, starting at the age of four.
- He discusses his early years playing in his neighborhood and his progression to professional pa...
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June 5, 2024 • 48 mins
The Joy of Padel with Enrique Buenaventura
Join us as we explore the enthralling padel journey of Enrique Buenaventura, a sports aficionado turned padel entrepreneur. Enrique shares insights from his multifaceted experience in the sport and business of padel, including his transition from tennis to padel at the age of twelve. With padel's burgeoning popularity, he discusses the challenges and thrills of keeping the joy in the game ...
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May 22, 2024 • 37 mins
The Joy of Padel with Nico Agritelley
Join us as we welcome the dynamic Nico Agritelley, a homegrown talent from Dallas, Texas, who has taken the American padel scene by storm. A former college tennis player turned padel enthusiast, Nico shares his candid story of trading in his finance career for the love of padel, a decision that has propelled him to the top ranks in the US. Dive into his transformative journey from tennis courts...
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May 8, 2024 • 39 mins
The Joy of Padel with Saana Saarteinen
In this episode, we delve into the world of Saana Saarteinen, Finland's top padel talent, who has gracefully transitioned from tennis to mastering the courts of padel. At 31, Saana has not only embraced the sport but has made it a lifestyle since 2019. She recounts the initial switch from tennis, spurred by a friend's invitation to a tournament, and the subsequent journey to becoming Finland's...
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April 24, 2024 • 39 mins
The Joy of Padel with Nikhil Mohindra
The effervescent Nikhil Mohindra is a rising star in the world of padel and a beacon of inspiration for players across the globe. As a padel player for Team GB and the newly appointed ambassador for Padel India, Nikhil shares his unique journey into the sport, his battle with asthma on the court, and his unwavering dedication to training. From his initial indifference to padel at age 12 to his ...
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April 10, 2024 • 42 mins
The Joy of Padel with Daniel Windahl
Daniel Windahl is the number 1 Swedish padel player, currently ranked 53rd in the world. A left-sided player, he partners with Jose Solano. We discuss his remarkable personal and professional journey to becoming the highest ranked Scandinavian padel player, and the second highest ranked player who isn't Spanish, Argentine or Brazilian. We talk about how he has faced off against the world's top p...
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The Joy of Padel with Joni Luolamaa
Joni Luolamaa is a full time padel professional, one of the top players in Finland. In addition to his playing padel, he is a bona fide YouTuber and padel influencer in Finland. We discuss his rather unique journey to becoming a professional padel player, the ups and downs, his favourite shot and most inspiring pro tour players, as well as the life lessons afforded by padel and a peak into the br...
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March 12, 2024 • 36 mins
The Joy of Padel with Luis Estrada
Luis Estrada, the current number one male padel player in the US. Coming from tennis, Luis fell head over heels with Padel. He recounts how quickly it happened and his journey to becoming number one, with partner Nico Agri. We talk about his transition from tennis to padel, his experience of playing with the best in Europe, playing for the Los Angeles Beat of the PPL, and the exciting prospects fo...
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February 28, 2024 • 47 mins
The Joy of Padel with Jack Binstead
Jack Binstead is a multi-talented actor and athlete. He is best known for his role as Rem Dogg in the popular BBC Comedy Series "Bad Education". Through his work, Jack has become an advocate for greater diversity and inclusivity in the entertainment industry, helping to promote a more authentic representation of people with disabilities. He's also an athlete, having represented Team GB and, havin...
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February 14, 2024 • 30 mins
The Joy of Padel with Enrique Corcuera, Jr
Enrique Corcuera Jr., son of Enrique and Viviana Corcuera, the founders of this beautiful sport called Padel. In this conversation with Enrique, he regales us with the backstory about the creation of padel in Acapulco Mexico, about his experience during his youth and how the sport gradually grew to what it is today. We discuss the origin of the name of the sport, the patents and developmen...
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December 13, 2023 • 35 mins
The Joy of Padel with Patty Llaguno
Patricia (Patty) Llaguno Zielinski is currently the world's number 18 ranked player on WPT (#17 the FIP tour). Aged 38 and playing in the drive (left side) position, Patty figures among the oldest on the women's tour and is still regularly battling into the later stages of the pro tournaments. She won the FIP Platinum in Sardegna this year alongside Lucia Sainz. On the WPT this year (its last), s...
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Elena Martín Ortiz is an accomplished padel player who was highly ranked in the WPT predecessor, the Opel Padel Tour, and has represented (and won with) Catalonia in the Spanish team championships. She is also a senior manager at Monitor Deloitte, the multinational strategy consulting practice of Deloitte Consulting. In this role, Elena is coauthor of the 2023 Global Padel Report, published in collaboration with Playtomic. In this ...
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The Padel School founder, Sandy Farquharson, on developing the community and skills of padel (JOP10)
November 15, 2023 • 45 mins
The Joy of Padel with Sandy Farquharson
Sandy Farquharson is a member of the National GB padel tennis team, having developed as a tennis player and previously been coach of ATP and WTA players on the tennis circuit. In 2012, Sandy converted to padel and participated in the development of the sport in UAE. He has organised WPT and FIP tournaments, being the coach of the national teams in both the UAE and GB, and representing GB in t...
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November 1, 2023 • 33 mins
The Joy of Padel with Mike Yanguas
Mike Yanguas, who comes from Malaga, Spain, began playing padel when he was just 7 years old. Now 21, playing right, he's the 17th ranked player in the WPT. His partner for most of this year (and through the recording of this interview) has been the 44-year-old still-active doyen of padel, Fernando Belasteguin. Due to an injury to Bela's arm, Mike has for now teamed up with Victor Ruiz. On the WPT...
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The Joy of Padel with Tia Norton
Tia Norton is Great Britain’s most recognisable professional padel player. The GB number 1 blazed a trail when, aged only 17, she became the first British woman ever to compete – and win – on the World Padel Tour, the international professional circuit. Since then she has enjoyed tournament success including the FIP London in 2022 and the inaugural Pro Padel League in North America in June this year...
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