{"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":"Rising Through the Ranks: Clément Geens’ Journey to Belgium’s Top Padel Player (JOPS04E02)","slug":"rising-through-the-ranks-cl-ment-geens-journey-to-belgium-s-top-padel-player-jops04e02","published_at":"2026-02-11T00:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/rising-through-the-ranks-cl-ment-geens-journey-to-belgium-s-top-padel-player-jops04e02","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459","url":"https://www.minterdial.com/2026/02/clement-geens","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FPMN8030164088.mp3","summary":"Welcome to a brand new season of JOY OF PADEL! We’re kicking off with a true rising star in the sport – Belgian padel ace Clément Geens, who rocketed into the world’s top 100 after picking up the game just five years ago. In this episode, Minter sits down with Clément Geens to explore his unique journey from a hockey-playing family to the upper echelons of international padel, his transition from tennis, and the passion that makes padel addictively fun. Get ready for an inside look at what it takes to forge a pro career in this fast-evolving sport, why watching the world’s best can shape your game, the art of adapting partner chemistry, and how staying consistent yet unpredictable on the court can truly set you apart. Clément Geens also shares fascinating details about life on the pro tour, including the economic realities and the search for the perfect partner. Whether you’re an aspiring player, a recreational enthusiast, or just padel curious, this episode offers practical wisdom, candid stories, and fresh insights into the world’s fastest-growing sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Welcome to a brand new season of JOY OF PADEL! We’re kicking off with a true rising star in the sport – Belgian padel ace Clément Geens, who rocketed into…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2432,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-joy-of-padel-6443459/episodes/rising-through-the-ranks-cl-ment-geens-journey-to-belgium-s-top-padel-player-jops04e02/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/rising-through-the-ranks-cl-ment-geens-journey-to-belgium-s-top-padel-player-jops04e02.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}