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Tune in to hear the story behind MoodSwing, the challenges of opening a new venue, and what guests can expect when they walk through the doors.

Podcast Episode: Inside the Opening of MoodSwing with the Founders & Chef and the Owner of PickleWatch.

Episode Description

In this episode, we sit down with Colton Cartwright and Giovanni Leone, owners of MoodSwing, along with executive chef Nicholas Dalton, to talk about the vision, energy, and excitement behind the opening of one of Denver’s most talked-about new entertainment venues.

MoodSwing is redefining the social scene by blending pickleball, elevated food, craft cocktails, and immersive vibes into one unforgettable experience. Colton and Giovanni share how the concept came to life, what sets MoodSwing apart from other venues, and why community, fun, and connection are at the heart of everything they do. Chef Nicholas Dalton gives us a behind-the-scenes on his creative and great tasting pizzas. look at the menu, and how food plays a central role in the MoodSwing experience.

Whether you’re a pickleball enthusiast, a foodie, an entrepreneur, or just someone who loves discovering what’s new in Denver, this episode offers an inside look at how passion, creativity, and teamwork come together to launch a next-level destination.

In the same episode, we also meet with the owner George Yameen behind Picklewatch, a platform which turns your Apple Watch into a pickleball coach. Auto-detects swings & shot types, tracks speed, rally length, heart rate, and consistency—no phone needed during play. After a match, sync to iPhone for heatmaps, stroke charts, trends, and a single Quality Score. Get haptic cues for pace/time/recovery and see exactly how you’re improving.

This episode is a must-listen for pickleball players, entrepreneurs, venue owners, and anyone interested in the business, culture, and rapid growth of pickleball.

Special Thanks:

mood-swing.com

holeyperformance.com

PickleWatch app

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