What does it really take for pickleball to go global — and make the Olympics? In Episode 87 of Future of Pickleball, host Paul Olson sits down with investigative pickleball journalist Erik Tice (‪@TheDinkPickleball‬) to break down the urgent need for a unified international governing body. 🚨 They discuss:

• The battle between the GPF, WPF, and IPF
• Why the 2032 Brisbane Olympics might be pickleball’s shot
• What “global governance” actually means
• Voting systems, IOC recognition, and the SportsAccord process
• How to grow pickleball in low-resource countries
• Why this matters more than tour rivalries or league politics

In this episode of Future of Pickleball, we dive into a game-changing conversation about the fast-growing world of senior professional pickleball—and why it’s becoming the heartbeat of the sport’s expansion.

In Episode 85 of The Future of Pickleball, host Paul Olson sits down with NFL quarterback-turned-pickleball-champion-for-change Jake “The Snake” Plummer for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. Jake opens up about:

🏈 His journey from NFL stardom to discovering pickleball in his 40s

🎾 Why pickleball is the perfect sport for retired athletes and aging bodies

🧠 How paddle sports can help combat brain health issues like CTE and dementia

🍄 His mission with functional mushrooms and the GetUmbo wellness brand

👟 Why he’s pushing for youth clinics, free access, and inclusivity in pickleball

🎒 How multi-sport youth development creates better athletes—and better humans

Jake is a passionate voice for health, movement, and finding joy in the game—whether you’re 18 or 80. Whether you’re a former athlete, a parent, or someone just getting into pickleball, this episode will motivate you to get on the court and keep moving.