Pickle Pod Clinches Coveted Dink Award: Zane Navratil, host of the popular Pickle Pod podcast, recently shared an exciting milestone with his followers on YouTube: receiving the Dink Award for Best Pickleball Podcast. The award recognized his podcast’s popularity and impact on the pickleball community.
Gratitude for Loyal Listeners
Navratil took to YouTube to celebrate and thank his audience for their support. “Thanks to everyone who listens!” he exclaimed. He humorously noted, “It would have been a pretty big L if we asked our own audience to vote on their favorite podcast and we didn’t win.”
Navratil’s acknowledgment of the victory’s significance came with a lighthearted mention of the pressure to win in a community of passionate pickleball fans.
A Commitment to Honest Content
Navratil and his co-host, Thomas, strive to create a podcast that is both entertaining and informative. “Personally I try to be as honest as possible because that’s what I think you, the listener, deserve,” Navratil explained. He continued by admitting that while he may not always be right, he will always share his honest thoughts on the sport.
Engagement with the Pickleball Community
Navratil expressed how meaningful it is when listeners engage with him in person. “There’s nothing better than when somebody comes up to me at a tournament clinic or event and says that they’re a big fan of the Pickle Pod,” he said. He and Thomas appreciate the feedback they receive, which helps them improve and stay connected with their audience.
News in Brief: Pickle Pod Clinches Coveted Dink Award
Zane Navratil’s Pickle Pod podcast won the Dink Award for Best Pickleball Podcast. He thanked listeners for their support and commitment to honest and engaging content. Navratil and co-host Thomas strive to create a podcast that is entertaining and informative, valuing feedback from their audience.
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