In this month’s episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the All Japan 2021 tournament and Ryan’s first tournament in VR with Eleven Table Tennis VR. Then we profile notable Black US Table Tennis players including George Braithwaite, Norman Bass Jr, Jennifer Johnson, and Marcus Jackson. Send us questions on Facebook (Table Tennis Talk podcast) or on Twitter @TTTalkPodcast. Podcast editing: Sherry Anne Luna New York Times Article on Table Tennis Betting: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/sports/ping-pong-sports-betting.html George “The Chief” Braithwaite: USATT Hall of Fame Profile: https://www ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we wrap up 2020 with some of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the ITTF Finals and WTT Macao. This is the first WTT event and gives us a lot to look forward to next year. We also talk about the exciting new virtual reality table tennis game, Eleven table tennis. And finally, we want to wish all of our listeners happy holidays. Thanks so much for your support this year. Show Note Links: Eleven Table Tennis VR: -- https://linktr.ee/elevenvr USATT Tournament Suspension News: -- https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2020/December/07/USA ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we finally get back to international table tennis competition with the Women's and Men's World Cups. We talk about how players fared after having most of the year off, and all the new serves that players have cooked up. Show Note Links: WTT Macao -- https://worldtabletennis.com/event-details?lang=eng Lily Zhang v Feng Tianwei (Women's World Cup R16) -- https://youtu.be/UC56XIfF2IM Mima Ito v Sun Yingsha (Women's World Cup Semifinals) -- https://youtu.be/RceyIBbC08U Ma Long v Tomokazu Harimoto (Men's World Cup Semifinals) -- https://youtu.be/dpQmOotrh4A Ma ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about exciting new tournaments in Table Tennis, like the 2020 Chinese Nationals and the Japan All Star Dream Match. Also, we catch up on the Dusseldorf Masters and Joey has a some new Table Tennis rules his Granny taught him. Show Note Links: Japanese All Star Dream Match (full) -- https://youtu.be/deaai6xDCFs 2020 Chinese Nationals Playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNHKAF_zmdfxMPEzDjfRRAJxE4O38wYFN Werner Schlager vs Joo Se Hyuk -- https://youtu.be/E38PkQlDuQE Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/chan ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about how to get into Table Tennis! No matter your level, there’s tons of great info here for beginners and beyond. Joining us is Leanne Kidd, a hardbat player who also runs the Orem Table Tennis club. We cover everything from finding a club, choosing your first equipment, and what to expect from your first tournament. Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Orem Table Tennis Club -- https://oremtabletennis.wixsite.com/oremtabletennis Paddle Palace -- https://www.paddlepalace.c ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Adam Bobrow, the infamous commentator for ITTF, about life during coronavirus, how he knows everything, and the beauty of the game. Also, finally some news about tournaments and getting back to playing table tennis! Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Adam Bobrow's YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/user/adambobrow Adam vs Joey -- https://youtu.be/JklZRwi0Ty8 Adam Bobrow's Instagram Account -- https://www.instagram.com/adambobrow/ Opening Music - Eli Way - Green ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we speak to Kanak Jha about his time in the Bundesliga, life during the pandemic, and his appearance on the Voice. Also, a review of Ping Pong Diplomacy and more weird Japanese Table Tennis manga! Show Note Links: The Tables Documentary -- https://www.jonbunning.com/the-tables Ping Pong Diplomacy -- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17570736-ping-pong-diplomacy Ping Pong: The Manga -- https://www.viz.com/ping-pong Ping Pong: The Animation -- https://www.funimation.com/shows/ping-pong-the-animation/the-wind-makes-it-too-hard-to-hear/uncut/ Joey's Table Te ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we take a deep dive into Joey's amazing career in Table Tennis. Also Joey's Coaching Corner and a Real Housewife Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel -- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q Opening Music - Ben Bada Boom - Blossom Closing Music - No Spirit & sitting duck - Plant A Tree Music courtesy of Chillhop Records -- www.chillhop.com ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the impacts to the table tennis world from the coronavirus pandemic. We also cover the Hungarian Open, Qatar Open, and the US Olympic Trials. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a documental Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: Revolda CNF Blade Preview -- https://butterflyonline.com/revoldia-cnf-a-category-creator/ Finnish Championships Men's Finals (with Mikka from Pongfinity) -- https://youtu.be/OATJ_Y-2mNg ITTF statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) -- https://www.ittf.com/2020/03/16/emergency-meeting-held-view-covid-19 ..read more

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the new Dignics 09C, the US Olympic Trials, and the World Team Olympic Qualifications. We also cover the monumental German Open, Japan Nationals, and the Pan Am and Europe Top 16 Cups. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a bizarre Weird World of Table Tennis! Show Note Links: ITTF Report on Japan Nationals -- https://www.ittf.com/2020/01/29/japan-national-championships-complete-review/ German Open -- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5139/2020/2020-ittf-world-tour-german-open/ World Team Qualifications -- https://www.ittf.com/tourn ..read more