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Padel Stories

Padel Stories

By: Jen Dooley & Nick Bianchi
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It’s time for a Padel debrief.


Welcome to The Padel Stories with Nick Bianchi and Jen Dooley , a new exciting weekly podcast (part of the Sofa Stories podcast family) discussing all the juicy bits of the fastest growing sport in the world .


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!


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

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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode with Projuvenate: Stay Fit, Play Padel Longer 🎾
    Mar 30 2026

    This episode is all about health optimisation..looking well, feeling well, and living well.

    Projuvenate is a holistic centre based in Manchester that focuses on all of these areas, and it was great for Jen and I to interview founders Rob, Dr Libby, and Kim Artingstall, who each shared their roles in building the business and their approach to helping people perform at their best.

    Rob is also developing padel-specific programmes, which we’ll be returning to film very soon: helping players stay stronger, healthier, and playing padel for longer. 🎾

    We hope you enjoy this episode.

    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

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    26 mins
  • 'Padel is my escape' : Rob Smethurst; Football club owner, Entrepreneur & Community Builder
    Mar 23 2026

    Fantastic for us to sit down with our friend Robert Smethurst, Macclesfield FC Owner for our upcoming leading interview.

    We dive into all things football ⚽️, padel 🎾, his BBC series 🎥, and the many projects he’s driving as the true entrepreneur that he is.

    Padel has become Rob’s escape, playing a huge role in both his physical and mental wellbeing with running a football club and his 5 other businesses, while tackling his open struggle with addiction.

    Hear Macclesfield's fantastic FA cup journey beating Crystal Palace in 3rd round and the subsequent global media attention he and the club received..


    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

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    32 mins
  • Business Event BTS Special 🎙️ : Equilibrium Financial Planning & Padel 🎾
    Mar 20 2026

    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

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    35 mins
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