This episode is proudly sponsored by Padel Sans Frontières – the premium lifestyle brand dedicated to après padel fashion.

As temperatures soar, we dive into life on and off the padel court during the summer heatwave, soak up the incredible atmosphere of the World Cup, and chat about why outdoor padel is at its absolute best this time of year.

We talk about our dear friend and listener Trev, the Padel Pensioner, as he shares stories from his latest padel road trip, taking in sessions at Velocity Padel, Volt Padel and Heart of Padel.

Nick also reflects on a fantastic family weekend with Harrison and Janette, taking in stadium tours at Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea and dropped into PadelStars Bracknell too for a quick coffee and debrief.

We also give a shout-out to Ollie Aspin, who has taken on the incredible challenge of running one kilometre for every goal scored during the FIFA World Cup, raising money for the Your Padel Foundation. Plus, we celebrate the official launch of Padeltots by Jo Patterson, where 85 children took part and absolutely loved getting involved in the game.

Jen also shares her thoughts on the current state of the padel market, discussing how the rapid boom has settled into a more sustainable phase. With demand no longer significantly outstripping supply, the market has become calmer and more balanced, creating new opportunities and challenges for clubs, operators and brands alike.

Grab a caña coffee or a vitamin well, sit back and enjoy!

Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen

Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport.

Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife!

We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.

Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!!

You know how we do… let’s get into it!

NB and JD xx

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In this episode of Padel Stories 🎙️, our very own Nick Bianchi sits down with Paul Mcilwraith , Co-Founder and Director of PORTICO SPORT UK, one of the leading global padel court installation companies and a key player in the sport’s rapid growth.

Paul has been involved in padel since living in Spain in the mid-2000s, where he first discovered and fell in love with the sport while working as a commercial pilot.

Spotting its potential long before the UK padel boom, he later pivoted into the industry and helped deliver courts and facilities across the country. Through his work with Portico, Paul has played a key role in the growth of British padel, earning a reputation as one of the sport’s original pioneers.

We hope you enjoy..

Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen

Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport.

Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife!

We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.

Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!!

You know how we do… let’s get into it!

NB and JD xx

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In this episode, Nick and Jen catch up after Jen’s trip to Mallorca, where she spent a few days celebrating at a beautiful wedding and soaking up some Mediterranean sunshine.

They also reflect on an exciting few weeks for the podcast and wider community, including an invitation to the launch of Ace Padel in Lytham and a growing list of upcoming events across London, Essex, Stockport and beyond. With invitations arriving thick and fast, they discuss how rewarding it feels to be building connections and being welcomed into so many different communities and businesses.

The conversation then turns to the world of launch event, what makes them work, why they matter, and some of the opportunities they can create.

Nick also shares the frustration and stress of discovering that his Instagram account has been impersonated, highlighting the challenges of dealing with social media scams and protecting your online identity.

Finally, they discuss an inspiring new clothing brand focused on women over 40. Having recently met the founders, Nick and Jen talk about the story behind the business and why they’re looking forward to welcoming them onto the podcast later this summer.

A relaxed and upbeat episode covering travel, events, entrepreneurship, social media headaches, and the exciting opportunities that seem to be appearing around every corner.

Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen

Nick is a sports lover, and is absolutely passionate about Padel. He represents the global italian Padel brand Hirostar and has even managed to squeeze in padel coaching course such is his love for the sport.

Jen Dooley is a Fitness and wellbeing expert, a Padel fanatic and real ambassador for the sport. She is a regular at many of the clubs in the North-West and is a real advocate too of the Padel scene at her 2nd home in Tenerife!

We will be inviting onto the pod a wonderful mix of guests who talk of their love of Padel and what it means to them and the impact it has on their lives.

Nick and Jen will also be doing a cheeky magazine style show aptly named ‘the tiebreak’!!

You know how we do… let’s get into it!

NB and JD xx

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