Serving Up Trouble

This is Serving Up Trouble the podcast all about smashing stereotypes, serving up fresh perspectives and rallying for real change in the world of women’s table tennis!Each week we’re joined by a guest from the women’s TT scene- players, coaches, game-changers-who open up about their playing journeys. We celebrate their wins, chop through the tough stuff and knock about bold ideas for a brighter more inclusive future on and off the table.

Serving Up Trouble is a sports podcast hosted by ShePlays, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ShePlays hosts Serving Up Trouble, a sports show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Coffee, Chaos and Paralympic Medals | Megan Shackleton | Serving Up Trouble

  Apr 19, 202635 minS2

  <p>Season 2 Episode 8 </p><p>Paralympic, World and European table tennis medalist Megan Shackleton joins me on Serving Up Trouble!<br>In a packed episode, we talk about finding the confidence to be creative and express yourself on the table, the nuances of the wheelchair game and how a mix of hard work and a winning mindset took her to the podium in Tokyo 2020!<br>Socials</p><p>Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Follow Megan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@megshackleton</p><p>Read articles on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠<br></p>

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  Episode #7

  Parkinson's and Ping with Jan Fuller

  Mar 29, 202629 minS2

  <p>ITTF World Parkinson’s Class 1 Gold Medalist 2021 and showcase gold medalist 2025 Jan Fuller joins me on Serving up Trouble to talk about her table tennis journey. Jan started playing TT as a young woman. A Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2012 led her to return to the sport, prompted by extraordinary research into the benefits of TT for the condition. </p><p>Now she’s competed at the highest level, on the world stage!</p><p>Find out more about Parkinson's Table Tennis</p><p>Parkinson's UK: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/magazine/stories/table-tennis-and-parkinsons</p><p><br></p><p>Table Tennis...

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  Episode #6

  Big Chos and Breaking Through with Mari Baldwin

  Mar 15, 202647 minS2

  <p>Season 2 Episode 6</p><p>Mari Baldwin joins me to discuss the different stages in a table tennis player’s early career. The steps from one age group to the next can be steeper than expected!</p><p><br>We also chat about our experiences being queer in the sport with lots of laughs along the way! </p><p><br></p><p>Socials</p><p>Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Follow Mari: ⁠⁠⁠@_mari_baldwin_</p><p>Read articles on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠</p>

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  Episode #5

  Underspin the Table Tennis Novel with E.Y. Zhao

  Mar 1, 202642 minS2

  <p>Season 2 Episode 5</p><p>'Underspin delves beneath the pressure that forges a champion, and the vulnerability that makes a coming of age: the crackling intensity of a match, the push and pull of first love, and the great injustices committed within our closest relationships.'</p><p><br></p><p>Move over Marty Supreme, this week I'm joined by sports writer and novelist Emily Zhao to discuss her debut book Underspin!</p><p><br></p><p>Socials</p><p>Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@servinguptroublepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Follow Emily: ⁠⁠@underspinthebook⁠</p><p>Order a copy of Underspin: https://amzn.eu/d/0fRsueID</p><p>Read articles on ⁠Subs

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  Episode #9

  Pips and Playfulness with Coach Aga

  Nov 30, 202551 minS2

  <p>Season 2 Episode 4</p><p>These pips don't lie! I'm joined by player, coach and content creator Agnieszka Maluszczak for a masterclass in one of table tennis' most misunderstood playing styles. </p><p><br></p><p>25% DISCOUNT AT CHAOS CURVE CULTURE </p><p>We're teaming up with Chaos Curve Culture this Christmas with a 25% discount on all stock until the end of December!</p><p><br></p><p>USA: Use the code SUTPOD25 at checkout</p><p>UK: Message the code to @chaoscurveculture on Instagram, and Carol will assist you with your order and international shipping!</p><p><br></p><...

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