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The Rise Of Pickleball With The King Of Dink A.K.

9 months ago

Paddles up for this absolute fire ep, and maybe self-defense. A.K. joins to discuss the origin and rapid surge in popularity of America's fastest growing sport. They don't call him the King of Dink for no reason. Listen to learn why... and much more!

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Sources: Newyorker.com ‘Can Pickleball Save America?’ by Sarah Larson 2022, Usapickleball.org, Wikipedia.org, Thedinkpickleball.com, Writebetterpoems.com, poetry4kids.com

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