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
  • Jason Manford Special: Sofa Stories 🎙️ replayed
    Mar 16 2026

    We wanted to replay a wonderful episode that we did with Jason Manford on our sister channel Sofa Stories last year 🎙️..

    Like a timeless classic, It was such a privilege to have, legend, comedian, actor, singer, padel tennis ambassador, all round Entertainer, man of wisdom and a true gentleman.. Jason is such an authentic voice in Padel and we wanted our listeners to hear Jason's story...Give this episode a listen, you won’t regret it. Let’s get into it

    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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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Tie break Episode - Jen & NB - (9th March 2026)
    Mar 9 2026

    In this episode Jen and Nick start by discussing the war in the Middle East and the effect it is having with their friends and padel venues over there. Their thoughts are with them all .

    They then talk of their recent Padel trips to Bristol, Reading, London and Soho Farmhouse.

    They recap on the last leading interview with the Founders of Playskan and Jen raves about how it has transformed how she books Padel! It is her new virtual PA!

    They discuss health and wellbeing and their upcoming visit and invitation to the wonderful Projuvenate in Manchester.

    They talk clubs and gyms that are seen in more and more clubs.. do you workout before going on court? Let us know..

    They thank all those who have done the latest Padel Postcards, most notably those from Scott Hannah and also Nick Williams from Mantra Activate in Tenerife. They give special mentions to Vicky Crewe, 'Jono plays Padel' and the full team at Rocket Bristol and Padel4All and also PadelHub in Reading!

    Enjoy the episode

    Jen & NB 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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    24 mins
  • The Skyscanner of Padel: Sara and Henri, Founders of Playscan
    Mar 2 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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    36 mins
  • Tie Break Episode - Jen & NB - 24th Feb 2026
    Feb 24 2026

    This episode is brought to you by Zooki 🍊 (code Padelstories20 - zooki.com)

    NB and Jen catch up for a tie break episode after school half term!

    Jen talks of her time in Tenerife and her upcoming Padel x Pilates trip in Spain with Padel Stories and studio34.

    NB confirms the date of the next Padel Stories Women in Business event taking place at Ace Padel in Staffordshire on 22nd April headline sponsored by AMB insurance brokers.

    They pick up on John Preston’s linked in post on what decides you choosing to play at a particular venue and Jen loves using PlaySkan as her very own sky scanner of Padel!

    We mentioned Dr Shoaib the Club Doctor of Man City and Suzanne Baum and many many others..

    enjoy the show

    Jen and NB

    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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    32 mins
  • Elite Padel Coaching Uncovered – Ollie Aspin & Toni Calafell from Your Padel 🇬🇧 🇪🇸
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with @ollie_aspin & @toni_calafell , the driving forces behind @yourpadel.life .

    Based at @bendinatclub in Mallorca 🇪🇸, they are building a world-class coaching brand that’s now expanding into the UK and beyond. 🌍

    Ollie’s journey is one of taking bold decisions, not choosing university, instead committing fully to his passion for padel and carving out a professional career on his own terms.

    Toni’s story is one of true resilience. Diagnosed with cancer in his hand at just 19, he refused to let it define him. Through sheer determination and love for the sport, he has become one of Spain’s most respected elite padel coaches, with over 25 years of experience.

    Absolute pleasure for us to welcome them both on Padel Stories 🎙️..

    Link to episode in comments below..

    Location: @claresspacecheshire

    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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    34 mins