{"podcast":{"title":"The Joy of Padel","slug":"the-joy-of-padel-6443459","podcast_index_feed_id":6443459,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thejoyofpadel","website_url":"https://www.minterdial.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8e2f9462-0560-11ee-8c61-8b574ea1ef5d/image/d605c49a4a7077f184f978c9a962e81b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Minter Dial","episode_count":72,"summary":"The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial, a Padel player since 1974, is an exhilarating show that delves into the captivating stories of notable Padel personalities worldwide. You'll be treated to exclusive anecdotes, valuable tips, and humorous moments shared by esteemed professional players, industry insiders, and passionate padel enthusiasts. Now in its fourth season that aligns with the pro tour, you can anticipate two engaging episodes per month. You will find the episode show notes on Joy Of Padel.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T20:17:09.806621+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459"},"episode":{"title":"Building Bridges and Resilience With Padel: Ben Hanley’s Global Military Story (JOPS04E04)","slug":"building-bridges-and-resilience-with-padel-ben-hanley-s-global-military-story-jops04e04","published_at":"2026-03-11T00:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/building-bridges-and-resilience-with-padel-ben-hanley-s-global-military-story-jops04e04","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459","url":"https://www.minterdial.com/2026/03/ben-hanley","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN9058884219.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Minter sits down with Flight Lieutenant Ben Hanley, whose journey into padel began unexpectedly after a military posting to Madrid in 2022. With zero background in racket sports but a willingness to dive in, Ben Hanley quickly discovered how padel could not only transform his own life but also build community within the military and beyond. From his very first game to becoming a certified coach with the M3 Academy, Ben Hanley shares how padel’s addictive simplicity hooked him—and how he's now championing its growth across UK armed forces bases. You’ll hear about the creative ways he’s overcoming logistical and policy hurdles to introduce the sport, including negotiations around infrastructure, accessible padel for rehabilitation, and even ambitions for a court in the Falkland Islands! This episode is packed with heartwarming stories, from helping a colleague rediscover her passion for sport to using padel as a bridge for mental health and leadership development. Whether you’re new to padel or a seasoned player, Ben Hanley’s energy will leave you inspired to pick up a racket and connect with your community—maybe even with a post-match caña in hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In this episode, Minter sits down with Flight Lieutenant Ben Hanley, whose journey into padel began unexpectedly after a military posting to Madrid in 202…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2620,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/episodes/building-bridges-and-resilience-with-padel-ben-hanley-s-global-military-story-jops04e04/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/building-bridges-and-resilience-with-padel-ben-hanley-s-global-military-story-jops04e04.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}