What if the biggest risk in pickleball… isn’t your opponent?

In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, I sit down with Brad Robbins — the mind behind Kitchen Blockers — a product that’s not just entering the game…

…it’s trying to change it.

After taking a ball to the eye, Brad saw something most players ignore:

👉 The fastest-growing sport in the world
👉 Millions of players
👉 Almost no one protecting their vision

And that’s where Kitchen Blockers was born.

This isn’t just about eyewear.
It’s about awareness.
It’s about safety.
And it’s about protecting the game we all love.

Brad doesn’t hold back in this conversation — from why eye injuries are inevitable… to why governing bodies are behind the curve… to why the culture of pickleball itself needs to evolve.

Love it or not… this is a conversation the sport needs.

🎯 In this episode, we dive into:

• The real risk of eye injuries in pickleball
• The story behind Kitchen Blockers
• Why most players are ignoring safety
• The “kitchen line danger zone” explained
• Why eye protection may eventually be mandatory
• The explosive growth of Kitchen Blockers globally
• What the future of pickleball safety looks like

👁️ Learn more about Kitchen Blockers:

👉 Official Website
https://kitchenblockers.com

👉 Follow Kitchen Blockers on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kitchenblockers

👉 Learn more about Brad Robbins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradrobbins

🎥 Watch more episodes:

👉 Kitchen Conversations YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@KitchenConversationspodcast

🎙️ About the Show:

Kitchen Conversations is more than dinks, drops and drives —
it’s stories from behind the paddle.

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And that wraps up this episode of Kitchen Conversations.

If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves the game as much as you do.

And if you want the full experience, including the visuals, head over to YouTube and watch the episode at

https://www.youtube.com/@KitchenConversationspodcast

Or search Kitchen Conversations Pickleball Podcast

That’s where these stories really come to life.

You’ll also find links and show notes in the episode description.

Until next time…

more than dinks, drops and drives…

these are stories from behind the paddle.