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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 MagazineBuy 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/supportPlease feel free to reach out to Rick at [email protected].

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Shocker: Pickleball is a Zero-Sum Game

2026/01/25

Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about how pickleball is no different than any other sport where teams form a strategy based on exploiting their opponent’s weaknesses. Make sure to read Rick’s two pickleball books by searching his name “Rick Cipes” at Amazon.

How Micro-aggressions are Holding You Back

2025/10/17

Micro-aggressions are the tiny little things that add up and keep you from tapping your pickleball peak performance. Make sure to read Rick Cipes' "How to Play Better Pickleball" and "Pickleball Riffs" books available at Amazon.

Be Willing to Stop and Ask for Directions

2025/09/15

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.

Interviewing Legends

2025/08/15

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.

The Value of Preparation

2025/07/27

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.

Agenda and Flow

2025/06/29

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.

Don't Get Lost Down the Neanderthal Hole

2025/06/04

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.

Pickleball Riffs The New Book

2025/05/12

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

Your Eyes Are on the Wrong Prize!

2025/03/30

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.

Your Pickleball Kryptonite

2025/03/24

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.

Pickleball Paddle Review: Perseus IV

2025/03/16

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.

Preparation Meets Opportunity

2025/03/10

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.

It May Be Good to Have a Plan

2025/03/02

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.

10 Dad Jokes About Peak Performance

2025/02/22

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.

How Slow Can You Go?

2025/02/16

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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4.7 out of 5

43 reviews

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BigDaddy0•0 2025/06/09

Creepy

Bro, change the intro song, it’s super creepy. Instant turnoff.

★★★★★

Med student slave 2024/09/21

Amazing podcast for pickleball and for life

Thank you Rick for this insightful podcast that has helped my Pickleball game, but also helped my outlook. this is a fantastic podcast for both beginn...

★★★☆☆

TheWizardofFF 2024/09/15

Sometimes helpful

I listen regularly, and sometimes glean useful insights from this pod. I just think Rick is too enamored of stupid sound effects that add nothing to h...

★★★★★

Cwhitekhc 2024/09/11

Always helpful

Rick always has an insight that’s right on the money. They are relevant and have helped me in so many way’s. I highly recommend his book, podcast and ...

★★★★★

Pickleball Tigger 2024/09/09

I love your podcast!

Rick, please don’t be mad at us. I love your humor and have learned so much from you. I will donate right now.

★★★★★

BP Writer 2024/07/11

Super fun

Recently found this podcast and love it! Really enjoyed the "Kevin Costner and the Tao of Pickleball" episode and your song! But what really resonated...

★★☆☆☆

Wlm2wlm2 2024/07/07

Decent Content undermined by stupid sound effects

I wish I could listen to it, but like it’s was made to annoy me. Maybe the insipid sound effects aren’t annoying to everyone, but they take decent con...

★★★★★

SashF 2024/07/01

Very Good PB podcast

Rick has very good tips to help me become A better Pickleball player, easy to listen and enjoyable

★★★★☆

Fla Son 2024/05/22

Nice mix of practical tips and mindfulness

Having listened to many episodes, I especially like how this show has evolved. The early shows had a lot of sound effects that were not sound balanced...

★★★★★

Eddie Panic 2024/04/15

Love the quick bytes

Love the short format, with great insight and humor. Bought one of the books too.

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