We’re celebrating our landmark 150th episode with an all-things-Diadem special, featuring our annual trip to Pompano Beach, Florida to sit down with Co-Founder Michael Mangalardi. Michael opens up about the brand’s current journey, the exciting new ranges on the way and the work Diadem is doing as a major player in the pickleball world. Rob and Andy introduce this milestone episode, and give a sneak peek at what’s coming up in the near future—all with the usual mix of insight, banter and real talk for pickleballers of every level.

Rob and Andy are finally back together and the party’s over—it’s time to get serious on court. This episode dives into how tactics can actually work, how to change your reaction to bad sessions, plus honest stories from cruise pickleball, league play and the reality of taking rec play too seriously. We also share exciting news about a major new dedicated pickleball facility being built, run through the paddles we’ve been testing all with the usual mix of banter, real talk and practical takeaways for pickleballers of every level.

The boys are reunited! Tournaments, Florida sun and back down to Earth with a bump—this episode covers it all.
Show-court nerves, comeback medals, sandbagging talk and new paddle paddles.
Tune in for honest stories, laughs and real talk that every pickleball player will relate to.