The Joy of Padel

The Joy of Padel

The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial, a Padel 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. Now in its third season that aligns with the pro tour, you can anticipate two engaging episodes per month. You will find the episode show notes on Joy Of Padel.

Episodes

Padel for All: Mark Hewlett and Soul Padel's Inclusive Approach to Growth (JOPS03E16)

August 27, 2025 • 32 mins
Mark Hewlett, founder of Soul Padel, reveals how a traumatic experience led him to discover the transformative power of padel. His journey from rugby player to padel pioneer is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode #16, Mark shares the genesis of Soul Padel and its mission to make padel accessible to all. We explore how this fast-growing sport is building communities and bridging social divides across the UK. Here are 3 key...
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Decoding Padel Success: Lessons from Gonzalo Lorenzo (JOPS03E15)

August 12, 2025 • 47 mins
This podcast features Gonzalo Lorenzo, a padel coach and YouTube sensation, discussing his journey in the sport and coaching philosophy. Gonzalo shares insights on player improvement, communication strategies, and the culture of padel. He emphasizes the importance of playing percentage shots and reducing unforced errors. The conversation also explores the growing popularity of padel worldwide and the potential impact of AI on the s...
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Juan Martín Díaz: Secrets of a 30-Year Career in Elite Padel (JOPS03E14)

July 29, 2025 • 30 mins
Juan Martín Díaz, padel legend, shares his journey from his beginnings in tennis to becoming a padel professional. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the game and the evolution toward a more physical sport. Díaz describes himself as an offensive player with exceptional reflexes, emphasizing the importance of compatibility with his playing partner. He analyzes the differences between the Argentine and Spanish schools o...
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Padel's Global Surge: Insights from PwC's Elena Martín (JOPS03E13)

July 15, 2025 • 44 mins
Elena Martín, partner at PwC and co-author of the 2025 Global Padel Report, joins the Joy of Padel podcast to discuss the sport's explosive growth. She shares insights on padel's global expansion, including the projected 81,000 courts worldwide by 2027 and the USA's potential to become the largest market. Elena delves into the factors driving padel's popularity, such as its accessibility and social nature, and explores emerging mar...
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The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab's Journey (JOPS03E12)

July 1, 2025 • 34 mins
The Rise of Padel in Saudi Arabia: Najwa Salhab's Journey (JOPS03E12) My latest Joy of Padel episode features Najwa Salhab, a rising star from Saudi Arabia's national padel team. Najwa's journey from casual player to national representative is truly inspiring. In this episode, we dive into: • The rapid growth of padel in Saudi Arabia • Najwa's transition from amateur to competitive player • The importance of strategy and commu...
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Marta Talaván: Balancing Board Duties and Pro Padel Performance (JOPS03E11)

June 17, 2025 • 47 mins
From Wall Practice to World Stages: Marta Talaván's Padel Rise (JOPS03E11) I'm thrilled to share my latest Joy of Padel podcast episode featuring the incredible Marta Talaván, a top-ranked professional padel player and board member. Marta offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of pro padel, from her journey as a young player to her current role shaping the sport's future. We dive deep into the nuances of playing right side i...
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London Calling: The Padel Podcast Dissecting the Capital's Boom

June 17, 2025 • 47 mins
London's padel scene is exploding, and we've got the inside scoop. Did you know there are now 166 courts across 42 venues in the city? In our latest Joy of Padel episode, we dive deep into the data behind London's padel revolution. From premium clubs to pop-up courts, we explore the diverse landscape shaping this fast-growing sport. Here are 3 key insights from our analysis: - Rapid Growth: London has seen a staggering increase ...
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The Art of Creating Space: Padel Insights with Fredrik Ask (JOPS03E10)

June 3, 2025 • 41 mins
Evolving in Padel: Fredrik Ask's Coaching Philosophy (JOPS03E10) I'm excited to bring you the latest episode of Joy of Padel, featuring Fredrik Ask, Norway's top padel player. Fredrik's transition from tennis to padel is a captivating story, and he shares invaluable insights into the sport's intricacies. In this episode, we explore: - The shift from tennis to padel - Strategies for creating space on the court - The significanc...
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Loïc Fery on Padel: Bridging Business Acumen and Sports Passion (JOPS03E09)

May 27, 2025 • 46 mins
From Football to Padel: Loïc Fery's Insights on Sports Management (JOPS03E09) I'm excited to bring you the latest episode of Joy of Padel, featuring the dynamic Loïc Fery. Known for his ventures in finance and as the owner of FC Lorient, Loïc has now immersed himself in the world of padel. In this episode, we explore Loïc's journey from tennis to padel, discussing his passion for the sport and his involvement in the Hexagon Cup ...
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Racquets, Walls, and Passion: Viviana Corcuera Reveals the Origins of Padel (JOPS03E08)

May 20, 2025 • 28 mins
EPISODE JOPS03E08 EPISODE IS IN SPANISH You can find it on Youtube with English subtitles here: https://youtu.be/paV-2J_VWgo Viviana Corcuera, esposa de Enrique Corcuera con quien cofundó el pádel, comparte la fascinante historia del deporte desde sus inicios en 1969. Relata cómo evolucionó el equipamiento, desde raquetas de madera hasta las modernas que permiten jugadas espectaculares. Viviana destaca el carácter intergen...
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Padel TV: Bringing Elite-Level Padel to Screens Worldwide with Johannes Thomhave (JOPS03E07)

May 6, 2025 • 46 mins
This Joy of Padel episode features Johannes Thomhave, CEO of Padel TV, discussing the challenges and opportunities in broadcasting padel matches. As a padel aficionado, Johannes shares insights on filming techniques, the growth of padel in Sweden and the UK, and the importance of globalizing the sport. He emphasizes the need for high-quality production, including multiple cameras, instant replays, and advanced statistics to enhance...
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Breaking Barriers: Ksenia Sharifova's Rise in the Padel World (JOPS03E06)

April 22, 2025 • 47 mins
Ksenia Sharifova, a rising star (currently world number 23) in professional padel, shares her journey from tennis to padel and the challenges of finding the right partner in this insightful padel podcast. As a padel aficionado, Ksenia discusses the intricacies of shot selection, court positioning, and the mental aspects of the game. She offers a candid perspective on the competitive world of professional padel, including the delica...
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Rocket Padel's Vision: Transforming the UK Scene with Seb Gordon (JOPS03E05)

April 8, 2025 • 32 mins
This podcast features Seb Gordon, co-founder of Rocket Padel, discussing his journey in the sport and the growth of padel in the UK. Gordon shares insights from his experience in Sweden's padel boom and how he's applying those lessons to develop premium indoor padel facilities in Britain. The conversation covers the importance of community in padel, the challenges of coaching development, and Rocket Padel's expansion plans across L...
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Revolutionising Padel in the UK: Jonathan Rowland's R3 Sport Strategy (JOPS03E04)

March 25, 2025 • 45 mins
This podcast features Jonathan Rowland, a padel aficionado since 2004, discussing his journey in the sport and his venture, R3 Sport. Rowland shares insights on padel's growth in the UK, his experiences playing in unconventional settings, and his vision for developing the sport professionally. The conversation delves into the challenges of competing with established padel nations and the importance of nurturing young talent. Key po...
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Smashing Stereotypes: Carolina Orsi on Women's Padel and Communication (JOPS03E03)

March 11, 2025 • 44 mins
Carolina Orsi, Italian padel champion, shares her journey from tennis to professional padel on the Joy of Padel podcast. She discusses the challenges of learning padel's unique wall play, the importance of repetition in mastering the sport, and the differences between men's and women's padel. Orsi offers insights into her training regimen, focusing on physical preparation and mental skills to break into the top 20 rankings. The con...
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Tom Murasawa: Elevating Japan's Padel Scene (JOPS03E02)

February 25, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of the padel podcast, I chat with Tomoaki (Tom) Murasawa, the coach of Japan's national padel teams. Tomaki shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, discussing how the sport has evolved in Japan since the first court opened in 2013. With only about 50 courts across the country, the passion for padel is evident. We touch on the need for more investment to grow the sport's infrastructure and how it can better...
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Brittany Dubins on Padel Strategy: Lobs, Partners, and Progression (JOPS03E01)

February 11, 2025 • 25 mins
This podcast features an engaging conversation with Brittany Dubins, the top-ranked female padel player in the United States. Brittany shares her journey from tennis to professional padel, discussing the challenges and joys of the sport. She offers insights into the unique aspects of padel, including partner dynamics and strategic play. The discussion covers Brittany's experiences at the 2024 World Championships in Doha and her tho...
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Interstitial - Padel Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Court (JOPS02E23)

January 7, 2025 • 15 mins
This episode is a bit special. First, it's not in the usual form of an interview that I conduct with a padel connoisseur or celebrity. While based on a real article I wrote, it was converted into a podcast thanks to the uncannily good NotebookLLM (by Google). The artwork for this episode was created by Dall-ee (OpenAI) on a custom-trained dataset. This conversation, between two AI voices, focuses on padel etiquette, outlining unw...
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Coaching Sweden’s Padel Team: Challenges and Triumphs with Jonas Bjorkman (JOPS02E22)

December 17, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode of the Joy of Padel, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonas Bjorkman, the renowned tennis player who has embraced the world of padel. Jonas shares his personal journey from tennis to padel, which began in Portugal, and highlights what makes the sport so appealing both socially and competitively. As the manager of the Swedish national men's padel team, he opens up about the challenges and strategies involved in tr...
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From Childhood Passion to World Champion: Alejandra Salazar's Padel Story (JOPS02E21)

December 3, 2024 • 14 mins
In this episode, I chatted during the World Championships in Doha 2024 with Alejandra Salazar, a hugely important and prominent figure in padel. Alejandra shares her journey from discovering padel at age eight to becoming a top player across three decades. She attributes her success to adaptability and continuous learning, emphasizing the importance of believing in oneself, even in challenging times. Alejandra also discusses the si...
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