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Nick and Jen are back with another action-packed episode live from Cpase, bringing you the latest stories, conversations and laughs from the ever-growing world of padel! We kick things off with a catch-up with Ollie Aspin and a look at the exciting plans for Volé Padel. Then we’re heading Down Under, Nick shares a fascinating conversation with Simon Field, whose twin sons are representing Australia, as we explore the incredible growth of padel across the country. We also head over to New Zealand, where friend of the show  Rik Bennett is making moves to launch a new padel venue in Christchurch. It’s brilliant to shine a spotlight on another part of the world where the sport is gathering serious momentum! Jen brings some footballing royalty into the conversation, with Zinedine Zidane teaming up with Adidas in the padel world. But it raises an interesting question: why are major brands turning to football legends rather than padel’s own stars to promote the sport? There’s clearly still work to be done in building the profile of padel’s biggest names. Speaking of raising the sport’s profile, Nick gives a nod to Ed Rowlinson, the man behind the hugely successful Sci-Mx Padel Series, who’s been working on some exciting projects behind the scenes. Watch this space! We also celebrate the opening of Vibe Padel Lounge, where Nick was on hosting and MC duties 🎤 working with Padel Marketing and Tim Crutchley. And there’s plenty of classic Tiebreak chat along the way! From Nick being recognised by a podcast listener during his sporting weekend (with a cortado connection, naturally ☕), to Jen revisiting Nick’s memorable interview from an ice bath at The Padel Club Handforth Dean with The Heat Club! From Australia to New Zealand, football legends to grassroots clubs, and cortados to cold plunges, it’s another episode packed with stories, personalities and the passion that makes the padel community so special. We hope you enjoy xx 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

Nick and Jen are back for another Padel Stories tie-break, catching up from Destination Padel in Cheadle. Jen kicks things off with a catch-up on her game with Kath, Vicky and Lauren, before the conversation turns to Jen cheerleading her partner Jamie who completed the Berlin Marathon. That sparks memories of Nick’s 2009 London Marathon and Jen’s own marathon experience, with both agreeing that finishing one was a brilliant achievement… but once was probably enough! There’s a more reflective moment too, as Nick talks about feeling pretty ropey over the past week. It opens up a conversation about doing too much, saying yes too often and recognising when it’s time to slow down..or, as Nick’s dad would put it, when the good Lord gives you a tap on the shoulder and says, “Come on, enough’s enough.” Then it’s firmly back to padel. Nick and Jen look back at the recent LTA Padel Championships, congratulating men’s champions Alfonso Patacho and Christian Medina Murphy, along with women’s winners Catherine Rose and Amy Gibson. There’s also a very special shout-out for Hirostar’s own female ambassador Louise Loveridge after her fantastic run to the semi-finals of the Over 40s. Nick also explains the new Icon league after getting some first-hand feedback from good friend of the show Ivo Maciel of Nucleus Padel. They dig into this intriguing new IPL-style concept for padel, including leading player and Raptors captain Mik Underwood’s take on the auction-style format and what it could bring to the sport. There’s also what might just be our best Padel Postcard yet, as Matt The London Padel Coach  checks in from New York with a brilliant dispatch from across the Atlantic showcasing PadelHaus. And finally, a topic that will resonate with plenty of regular players: Vicky Crewe’s point about booking courts through Playtomic. When one person fronts the full cost of a court, should they really be left carrying the risk if somebody cancels, forgets to pay or drops out? Is there a fairer way of doing it? Plenty more besides in another lively Padel Stories episode.. We hope you enjoy Nick and Jen xx 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

NB and Jen are back on the sofa again for a tiebreak episode. We kicked things off with a look back at a fantastic day at PadelFest in Bristol, with a huge shoutout to George and Ben from the Padel Directory for putting on such a brilliant event. NB was wearing two hats on the day, representing both Padel Stories & HiroStar, and we chatted about NB’s journey down, including a stop at Gloucester Quays, where Kris Ball kindly sorted us out with a court alongside Jason Manford, Uncle Steve, José (Tolito’s interpreter) and, of course, JB! We shared some stories about the brilliant people we met at PadelFest before moving on to our latest padel adventures. Jen and I had been playing with Kath Foster, a great friend of the Carrick family, who told us about the Carrick Foundation’s exciting work with the Cruyff Foundation to build a padel court in Wallsend, Tyneside. We also chatted about Kyle Walker’s involvement as a trustee of the Carrick Foundation. And we couldn’t forget Premier League referee and Padel Podcast listener Paul Tierney, who took charge of the Dockers derby between Millwall and West Ham. We decided that deserved a bravery award! Plenty of stories, familiar faces, laughs and a whole lot more. Another cracking episode with the usual Padel Podcast chaos thrown in for good measure! Enjoy the episode, and thanks as always for listening! 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

Great friend of the show Sam Lilley joins us ahead of the second Lilley Classic, a very special padel event created by Sam and his family in memory of his late mother, Edwina, and supporting the work of the Edwina Lilly Charitable Trust. This year, the event is raising money again for Destination Florida, an incredible charity that takes children with life-limiting illnesses on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Orlando. We hear about everything that has gone into making the second Lilley Classic bigger and better, from the generosity of sponsors and the growing number of teams to friends and supporters flying over from Spain, the entertainment surrounding the tournament and the extraordinary network of people getting behind the day. But this episode is about something bigger than one event. We explore the increasingly powerful relationship between padel and charity. As the sport grows, more fundraising events are being built around the padel court, bringing communities together in a way few sports can. It’s competitive, social and accessible, and increasingly, it’s becoming a platform for doing some genuine good. We hope you enjoy  Nick and Jen xx 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

In this special episode, Nick and Jen are doing a live from the Battle of the Brands held at Cpase, a two-day event organised brilliantly by Tim and Andrew from Padel Marketing & Speedway Padel.  Jen was involved in the ladies members and guest day which she thoroughly enjoyed. We then touch on that Jen wished to thank the guest presenters who were with NB over the summer: Oli the Choc, Will Ostling, and Vicky Russell. So she pays thanks and tribute to them.  NB recaps on the wonderful leading interview with Frankie Langan, the Sci-Mx event and what a great role Ed Rowlinson in particular played in all of that, in getting it all done, the hard work he put into it, which was fantastic.  Jen discusses her forthcoming Padel & Pilates event with Jo Hoddes at Destination Padel Cheadle. We talk about the Stockport Open which Padel Stories covered. We also talk about the launch of the Padel Club in Handforth , and just generally just padel stuff. So yeah, let's get into it. 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

This episode features Frankie Langan, former Great Britain No.1 padel player, GB National Boys Coach, entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, YouTuber and venue operator, and one of the most recognisable figures in British padel. Frankie’s journey has taken him from competing at the highest level and representing Great Britain to helping develop the next generation of elite junior players. Today, he’s taking everything he’s learned on court and applying it to the business of padel building venues like Bishop Stortford Padel club with his Dad, investing in opportunities abroad like Laga Padel in Lombok and creating content around one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. His aim is to be the Gary Neville of Padel! Frankie has experienced the padel industry from almost every angle.. player, coach, creator, operator and entrepreneur, making this a fascinating conversation about what it really takes to build a career and a business around a rapidly growing sport. 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

In this special summer tie-break, we are  joined by guest presenter and great friend of the show Vicky Russell, founder of The Pollen Club in Manchester, to look back at a packed few months of padel. From Vicky’s family adventures and padel in Spain to the Sci-Mx Padel Series with Sandy Chadha, we catch up on some of the people, places and moments that made the summer special.  We also look ahead to a busy September, including Battle of the Brands at CPASE in Mobberley, and reflect on a brilliant British Padel Awards networking evening in Liverpool which Nick attended and also sat on the Founders Panel alongside  Lauren Fenton, Morgan Davies & Karl Monroe. Nick tells us all about how much he enjoyed hosting Tolito in Manchester with Hirostar, before we chat about the opening of the fantastic new Padel Club in Handforth. 🙌 We also look back at a brilliant Mexicano tournament run by friend of the show Minnie  at @purepadelstockport_ 🇲🇽🎾 Plus, we’re looking ahead to some exciting dates in the diary; the forthcoming opening of Vibe Club & Lounge from our friends the Bell Family  and Lilley Padel Classic coming this November! 👀🔥 And finally… Vicky. reveals her favourite padel club abroad. ❤️ Spoiler: @andratxpadelclub 🇪🇸  @carlos.hidalgo13 Another packed episode 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

Wonderful to welcome Will Ostling onto Padel Stories, both as a guest presenter (we miss you, Jen 🥰) and as our featured interview guest. Without doubt, Will is one of the most engaging, popular and genuine coaches in padel, and it was great to hear about his exciting new role as Head Coach at The Padel Club Handforth. In this episode, we hear about Will’s journey into padel, his favourite clubs he has visited around the world, his time at The Padel Club Cheltenham, and what makes this incredible sport so special to him. Plenty of stories, laughs and padel passion along the way. 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

This Episode is brought to you by Padel Sans Frontieres, leading après padel lifestyle and apparel brand. NB is joined again by great friend of the show and ‘Bake off, The Professionals’ very own Oli the Choc, who stepped in as guest presenter for this special edition of Padel Stories. Organised by friends Sandy Chadha, Ed Rowlinson and Javi Garrido, the SCI-MX Padel Series brought together an incredible lineup featuring World No. 1 Agustín Tapia, Tolito Aguirre, Federico Chingotto, Juan Lebrón, Leandro Augsburger, former World No. 1s, and around 20 of the world’s top players.  It was, without question, the most prestigious padel event ever staged in the UK. Nick and Oli pick the bones out of an incredible two days, breaking down all the action, the biggest moments and what the event could mean for the future of British padel. 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

NB is joined by great friend of the show, Oli the Choc, who steps in as guest presenter for this special edition of Padel Stories. They chat about Nick’s visit to the Premier Padel P1 at Olympia, London, from the incredible atmosphere and world-class action on court to the overall experience of the biggest padel event to hit the UJ. Nick shares his stories, highlights and favourite moments from the tournament. Oli also talks about his appearance on Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals and how the experience has opened the door to so many exciting new opportunities. But despite a busy schedule, padel remains front and centre of his fitness regime, alongside his other passion, running. A special episode bringing together world-class padel, chocolate, running and plenty of stories from London P1! We hope you enjoy  NB & Choc xx 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

In this episode of the Padel Global Spotlight Series, NB sits down with Jean-Luc Johnstone , a passionate and authentic voice in South Africa’s padel community and founder of Pointless Padel. Jean-Luc shares the remarkable growth of padel across South Africa since 2019, where the sport has expanded rapidly to hundreds of courts nationwide and continues to attract players of all ages and abilities. We explore the country’s thriving padel culture, the key hubs driving the sport including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth) and what makes the South African community so unique. We also discuss the recent P1 tournament in Pretoria, the momentum it has created for the sport, and why South Africa is emerging as one of the most exciting padel markets in the world. We hope you enjoy  NB & Jen xx 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

In this episode, Jen and Nick discuss what promises to be the biggest private padel event ever held in the UK. Organised by friends Sandy Chadha, Ed Rowlinson and Javi Garrido, the SCI-MX Padel Series comes to Manchester on 10th and 11th August 2026. The event will bring together an incredible lineup featuring World No. 1 Agustín Tapia, Tolito Aguirre, Federico Chingotto, Juan Lebrón, Leandro Augsburger, former World No. 1s, and around 20 of the world’s top players. It’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting and prestigious padel events ever staged in the UK. We’re also delighted to announce that Padel Stories will be there as the official podcast partner, bringing you all the action and behind-the-scenes stories from this landmark event. Jen also shares details of her upcoming Padel & Pilates event on 23rd September, hosted in collaboration with Jo Hoddes, the Women’s Health Club, and Ground by Studio Thirty Four Pilates. Enjoy! Jen & Nick xx 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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq

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  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/padelstoriespodcast?igsh=N2k1cTBjNXlycHVq