{"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":"Martín de León, GM of the PPL San Diego Stingrays and COO of Taktika (JOPS04E12)","slug":"mart-n-de-le-n-gm-of-the-ppl-san-diego-stingrays-and-coo-of-taktika-jops04e12","published_at":"2026-07-01T12:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/mart-n-de-le-n-gm-of-the-ppl-san-diego-stingrays-and-coo-of-taktika-jops04e12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459","url":"https://www.minterdial.com/2026/07/martin-de-leon-stingrays/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN3393275278.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Joy of Padel, we catch up with architect and grand padel aficionado and player Martín de León, who offers a unique perspective from his journey spanning Uruguay, San Diego, and London. The conversation focuses on how Martín first discovered padel during the pandemic and quickly became immersed in its energetic community and layered dynamics, eventually leading him to train with top-tier professionals at Madrid’s Star Academy (M3). The discussion explores the distinct cultures of padel across Uruguay, San Diego, Miami, New York and London, highlighting how accessibility, pricing, and club culture vary wildly from city to city. A key theme that emerged was the vital importance of community in building successful padel clubs, with special emphasis on the manager’s and coach’s human touch as the heartbeat of any club’s spirit and growth. Delving into the burgeoning United States scene, the conversation turns to the Professional Padel League (PPL)—described by Martín as the NBA of padel—and its ambitious vision to create enduring franchises and foster team-based fandom in a sport traditionally anchored in individual pairings. Several points were raised, including the innovation of regional leagues, the challenge of growing a passionate fan base, and the American approach to branding and event-making that’s enlivening the sport Stateside, as exemplified by Martín’s work with the San Diego Stingrays and Taktika. Listeners will also hear reflections on the values at the core of padel—from the humility demanded by playing as a team to the joy found both in competition and camaraderie. Whether you are a padel enthusiast, club director, or simply curious about the sport’s rapid global expansion, this episode is brimming with lively stories, practical insights,…","meta_description":"In this episode of Joy of Padel, we catch up with architect and grand padel aficionado and player Martín de León, who offers a unique perspective from his…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2470,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/episodes/mart-n-de-le-n-gm-of-the-ppl-san-diego-stingrays-and-coo-of-taktika-jops04e12/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/mart-n-de-le-n-gm-of-the-ppl-san-diego-stingrays-and-coo-of-taktika-jops04e12.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}