Paddle Parties and Passion: The Infectious Fun of Amateur Pickleball
Doug and Tim Serve Up Unfiltered Pickleball Talk on the Bread & Butter Podcast
"Oh sh*t, who am I calling?" laughs Doug, co-host of the Bread & Butter Pickleball podcast, as the latest episode opens with a mistaken phone call. This lighthearted start exemplifies the casual, genuine nature of the show, where Doug and Tim chat freely about their shared passion - pickleball. As partners in the upstart paddle company Bread & Butter Pickleball, the duo covers topics from giveaways to pro player drama with plenty of wry humor mixed in. Their unmuffled enthusiasm for the sport proves as contagious as a smile.
- Selecting a Lucky Ball Pit Paddle Winner (2:00)
Doug and Tim describe their unique paddle giveaway - fans mail in used pickleballs with their contact info written on them to be entered into a "ball pit" raffle. This week, Tim randomly selects a ball from the dozens entered and surprises the winner, Ricky Gomez, with a phone call. Though flustered on air, they congratulate Ricky for winning a free paddle. "All you got to do is just mail us a used pickleball...and we throw it and add it to our ball pit," Doug explains. They've already received balls shipped in funny containers, like a Clorox wipes canister with a tongue-in-cheek "hopefully this cleans up the mess" note.
- Discussing Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals (7:10)
Transitioning topics, the hosts switch gears to preview their first-ever Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale - 25% off all paddles including their new Loco model. Wanting to fully unplug for the holiday weekend but feeling pressure to run a promotion, Doug concocted staging an outrageous TV commercial with his hair dyed golden yellow to emulate the viral 1980s Max Headroom character. Requiring last-minute salon magic, Doug recalls anxiously sitting through the burning chemical procedure while warning tales of hair melting into "boils" echoed in his mind. Thankfully spared from scalp sores, his extreme makeover sparked funny reactions from his daughter but achieved its purpose - grabbing consumer attention for their cyber deals.
- Spotlighting New Bread & Butter Hot Sauce (15:40)
Transitioning from hair dye fiascos to condiments, Doug and Tim showcase their latest product - a branded Louisiana-style hot sauce. Crack open a bottle to release pungent aromas of garlic and spice that promise to liven up any meal. The flavor profile proves more complex than typical vinegary Tobasco, seasoned with dynamic depth ideal for pizza, wings, tacos and more. "It's pretty good. I threw it on pizza last night it was F fantastic," Tim raves. As their pickleball paddle company continues expanding into lifestyle merchandise, the customizable sauce makes a craveable addition to any fan's pantry.
- Gloating About Ben Johns' Surprise Upset (18:22)
No pickleball podcast would be complete without discussing professional player drama, which Doug and Tim relish with extra gusto since legend Ben Johns suffered a cataclysmic loss. They dial their buddy and podcast guest Will, who shares mutual friends with Johns' conqueror, Chris Hayworth. An upset of this magnitude sparks speculation about whether it signals Hayworth's rise to stardom or merely endures as a one-hit-wonder fluke. Will describes Hayworth's playing style as "big and powerful" at 6'5'', thriving on velocity and passing shots versus finesse. Amateur Doug still can't comprehend why pros don't cut more angles, recalling one flashy Hayworth shot that utterly bewildered Johns. The tantalizing match footage mysteriously lacks audio for the first minutes, fueling Doug's conspiracy theory that the league intentionally "protects their Golden Boy" from embarrassment. Regardless, the duo savors Ben Johns tasting rare defeat.
- Appreciating the Warm Pickleball Community (34:51)
Concluding their podcast, Doug and Tim fondly highlight the welcoming nature of fellow pickleballers. Recalling their meetup with Will and other pros in Texas, Doug says, "Dude, all those guys...I still talk to and like I don't know I just enjoy all of them." He insists on separate podcast interviews with Will and his best friend, competitive player Chris, to avoid talking over one another. Doug dreams of one day uniting the trio in Florida, promising his amateur Asian fusion restaurant recommendations should satisfy Chris' "Forks Only" dining restrictions. More than just rivals on the court, pickleball cultivates meaningful camaraderie.
- Debating Favorite Light domestic Beers (40:42)
In closing, the conversation meanders to another pleasure - cold beers. Seeking those without overly sweet flavors, Doug favors Miller Lite among classics like Bud Light. He recounts formerly looking down on Modelo as mere "Mexican dudes beer" until the refreshing pilsner won him over. Crisp, light loggers earn appreciation as the purest test for any brewery, leaving no hops or malt to disguise flaws. Of course as self-proclaimed "hop heads," both hosts still adore IPAs, which Doug cheekily compares to "pot in liquid form." But Tim stands behind Yuengling Premium as his hands-down go-to, while Doug names pipe Dream Brewing's visually stunning "Ninja vs Unicorn" IPA as most worthy of its mythical match-up. Debate and banter flows as freely as the drinks between these two aficionados of all things pickleball and bar culture.
In Conclusion
The Bread & Butter Pickleball podcast offers an irresistibly refreshing take on the rising pickleball phenomenon. Doug and Tim infuse their rapid-fire chats with so much wit and passion that one can't help but crave that community connection. From staging outrageous publicity stunts to greedily dissecting professional match footage for clues to the sport's future, these founders have fun living and breathing pickleball 100 percent. Sprinkle in debated beer rankings, Tony the Tiger impressions, and the world's worst Trump comb-over, then lick those lips for the spicy aftertaste of their banter. In the words of Will, "they're growing so fast" and amassing devoted fans with their signature flavor in the process. After one listen, you too may catch their contagious spirit and feel welcomed into the family with open arms and a cold Modelo waiting. Game on!
YouTube Time Code List
0:00 intro 2:00- Ball pit paddle winner 7:10 Black Friday cyber Monday deals 15:40 Hot sauce 18:22 Ben John’s gets beat. We call pickleball will. 34:51 Pickleball people are awesome 40:42 We talk beer
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