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.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/George-Braithwaite

Home page:
https://www.georgebraithwaite.com/


Norman Bass Jr.:
USATT Hall Of Fame Profile:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Norman-Bass-Jr

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Bass

SFGate Article:
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/King-Pong-Bass-a-former-pro-baseball-and-2714234.php

Jennifer Johnson:
USATT Hall Of Fame Profile:
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/History/Hall-of-Fame/Profiles/Jennifer-Johnson

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Johnson_(table_tennis)


Marcus Jackson:
Onward State Article:
https://onwardstate.com/2014/05/02/meet-penn-states-own-marcus-pingpong-jackson/

Marcus Jackson vs. Eugene Wang (CA):
https://youtu.be/VdEox_lki0k

Butterfly Article:
https://butterflyonline.com/where-are-they-now-marcus-ping-pong-jackson/

Episode 22 - February 2021

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/USATT-Suspends-All-Sanctioned-Events?fbclid=IwAR3F4ANrKgWzZY6LKmqkJ-tj7-68RfJr3YKGhhTJltM81dKPsUfAV33_E24

Timo Boll YouTube Channel:
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWPXg37Nt-R7gmLcVMx0gA

ITTF Finals Playlist:
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B94H5qx5j3dzUKyabzIQ6nK

WTT Macao Playlist:
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl_mJ3zK7B8WfRrXAI3f33XrDBm_Q-id

3-Year Old Chinese Table Tennis Player:
-- https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-11-05/Talented-3-year-old-shows-off-stunning-table-tennis-skills--VakBRSPWI8/index.html

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - Ruck P/Shuko - 5AM
Closing Music - invention_ - Snowstalgia
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 21

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 Long v Fan Zhendong (Men's World Cup Finals)
-- https://youtu.be/s426FUF725Y

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - Evil Needle - Adieu
Closing Music - Boonie Mayfield - Just Wanna Be Free
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 20 - Competition in the China Bubble

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/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - Blue Wednesday & Dillan Witherow - Seafoam
Closing Music - Taro - I Know Your Face Better Than Mine
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- http://blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 19 - The Return of Table Tennis

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about all the world Table Tennis events that are finally starting back up, such as the World Cups and the Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge. Also, Joey has a new Table Tennis student to talk about. 

Show Note Links:

Women's World Cup Players List
-- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=b6e8bbb91115f2eb023b

Men's World Cup Players List
-- https://www.ittf.com/?media-alias=39daacae906c174a4103

Thursday Night Live T2 Challenge
-- https://youtu.be/SORfWHxvPx4

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Opening Music - The Breed - Canção
Closing Music - Ezzy - ny90
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 18 - Imagining Table Tennis After Coronavirus

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.com/

Butterfly USA
-- https://butterflyonline.com/

Dandoy Sports
-- http://www.dandoy-sports.com/

Megaspin
--  https://www.megaspin.net/

Valor Table Tennis
-- https://www.valortabletennis.com/

Opening Music - Blue Wednesday - Homesick ft. Another Silent Weekend
Closing Music - sadtoi - Beach Volleyball Club
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 17 - Getting Started with Table Tennis

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 Tea
Break Music - oosetaf, anbuu, Philanthrope - Last Night ft. Lead Major
Closing Music - Xander - Cozy Fire
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 16 - Adam Bobrow on Commentating the World of Table Tennis

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 Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Ping Pong Dash
-- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TLGYR8?pf_rd_r=3BP84NJYDGTCZEJT3A2R&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee

Opening Music - Yasper - Birds Fly Higher Than The Moon
Break Music - SwuM - Alwayshere
Closing Music - chromonicci - Oceania
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Podcast editing and production:
Dan Emery at Black Matter Mastering
-- http://blackmattermastering.com/

Episode 15 - Kanak Jha on Life, Love, and Table Tennis

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we interview Samson Dubina about hear how he's dealing with Coronavirus, writing a new book, and growing a Table Tennis club. Also Joey's Coaching Corner and a very Russian Weird World of Table Tennis!

Show Note Links:

Free Print-n-play Board Game
-- https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255360/bargain-basement-bathysphere

World Table Tennis
-- www.worldtabletennis.com

Joola Medical
-- www.joolamedical.com

Samson Dubina's Website
-- https://www.samsondubina.com/

Samson Dubina's Youtube Channel
-- https://www.youtube.com/user/SamsonDubina

Joey's Table Tennis Junkie YouTube Channel
-- www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

USA Today article on Russian TT Betting
-- https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/05/sports-betting-table-tennis-parlay-win

Opening Music - Aso - Comfortable
Break Music - chromonicci - London
Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - Let Girls Play Soccer
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 14 - The Great Samson Dubina Shares His Secrets

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

Episode 13 - A Conversation with THE Joey Cochran

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/

T-League Digests Playlist
-- www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBHMm-FFp…rSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW

Joey's YouTube Channel
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbAWQx1_hEDTj2N6yTtm9Q

Pong Road Documentary
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn82egGn_1uGQOPGW-5KX_Q


Opening Music - Psalm Trees & Guillaume Muschalle - bringmesun
Closing Music - weird inside - doing laundry
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 12 - Table Tennis in the Time of Coronavirus

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/tournament/5171/2019/world-team-qualification-tournament/

Pan America Cup
-- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5172/2020/pan-am-cup/

Europe Top 16 Cup
-- https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5173/2020/CCB-Europe-Top-16-Cup/

T-League
-- tleague.jp/

T-League Digests Playlist
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBHMm-FFpu8&list=PLSIZ-ILEsSO77B-GrSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW

Takkyuu Kamen YouTube Page
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkHVJvG8BTxLsA9wCYzQ6g/videos

Opening/Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - Velocities
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 11 - Everybody's Trying For The Olympics

In this bonus episode of Table Tennis Talk, we interview the great Dan Seemiller, 5x US Mens Singles Champion and Olympic Coach, about his fascinating life at the top of Table Tennis. We also discuss his current training regimen as he tries out to represent the USA at the Olympics in 2020!

Show Note Links:

Dan Seemiller's 2020 Olympics GoFundMe Page
-- https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-seemiller039s-2020-olympic-preparation

American ping pong legend hopes to add 2020 Olympics to achievements
-- https://youtu.be/Ds2eWgPVTDM

Table tennis legend Dan Seemiller takes on CBS News' Omar Villafranca
-- https://youtu.be/Dp_xKm4cItg

Revelations of a Ping-Pong Champion on Amazon
-- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1537589237/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_kRkoEbNYFVNDP

Opening/Closing Music - SwuM - if i leave
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Bonus Episode - Talking with Dan Seemiller

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the drama between the USOPC and USATT, the Japan Top 12 and Marvelous 12, the World Tour Grand Finals, and some great new tech from ITTF. Also a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and finally our favorite moments of 2019 and predictions for 2020!

Show Note Links:

Joey vs. Oscar Birriel @ US Open 2019
-- https://youtu.be/i9O998-FQQs

Hawk-Eye Technology
-- https://youtu.be/KnV2r4neKr

New ITTF Ranking Site
-- https://ranking.ittf.com/

Zhou Qihao best shots from Marvelous 12
-- https://youtu.be/CCNAwINZeuU

USOPC letter to USATT
-- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hNXexzM3zsooj2pe0wV8cIKbw-_3bRNc/view

T-League
-- tleague.jp/

Opening Music - SwuM - if i leave
Break Music - less.people - pumpkins
Closing Music - Melodiesinfonie - feelinglow
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 10 - Our Table Tennis Predictions for 2020

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about the Men's World Cup, the Junior World Championships and the suspension of a rising star at the Austrian Open. Also a Who's Who with the winner of the Women Junior World Championships final, a T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the weirdest Weird World of Table Tennis yet!

Show Note Links:

Joey vs Sharon Alguetti - South Shore Open Semifinals
-- https://youtu.be/hBmUUi3yvQk

Stiga DNA Rubber at Paddle Palace
-- https://www.paddlepalace.com/Stiga-Rubber/products/102/

T-League
-- tleague.jp/

The Ping Pong Club Info
-- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-Pong_Club

Kasumi Ishikawa Curry
-- https://www.ja-town.com/shop/g/g9105-9233333/

Opening/Closing Music - plusma, Von Wegen - sopha
Break Music - Aves - pretty af
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 09 - It's the Table Tennis Currypocalypse!

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk about the Women's and Team World Cup, including Lily Zhang's fantastic results and some surprising upsets from the US teams. Also a Who's Who with the South Korean Men's Team, T-League Update, Joey's Coaching Corner, and a very weird Weird World of Table Tennis.

Show Note Links:

Dignics 64
-- https://shop.butterflyonline.com/dignics-64-dig64p

T-League
-- tleague.jp/

The Ping Pong Club Info
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping-Pong_Club

The Ping Pong Club Episodes
-- https://youtu.be/pHkn5OQVrxo

Opening Music - chromonicci - Memories
Closing Music - Ruck P - Coffee Break
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 08 - A Tale of Two World Cups

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we cover the USA Table Tennis Team after their decisive victories at the Olympic Team Trials. Also the German and Swedish Opens, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.

Show Note Links:

Dignics 64 Preorder:
-- https://shop.butterflyonline.com/dignics-64-dig64p

Dignics 80 Preorder:
-- https://shop.butterflyonline.com/dignics-80-dig80p

North America Olympic Team Trials Results:
-- http://results.ittf.bornan.net/ittf-web-results/html/TTE5226/results.html#/results/2019-10-05

T-League
-- https://tleague.jp/

2019-2020 T-League Digest Playlist
-- www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS…rSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW

Spin 10th Anniversary:
-- http://xojohn.com/2019/09/celebrating-10-years-of-spin/

Upcoming Tournaments in Salt Lake
-- http://tabletenniseventcenter.com/tournaments

Opening Music - middle school, Aso - Cypress
Closing Music - Yasper - Move Together
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 07 - USA Table Tennis on the World Stage

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we try to tackle the impressive amount of tournaments from the last month. Also a T-League update, our new segment Who's Who, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.

Show Note Links:

SmashStreet TTX in Denver
-- https://youtu.be/kabjvfU6Afw

Mitten Ping Pong Paddles
-- https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Squad-Brodmann-Tennis-Racket/dp/B00NXQGO6M/

2019 Para Pan Am Games Team USA Report
-- https://www.teamusa.org/News/2019/September/01/Team-USA-Closes-Successful-Parapan-American-Games-Lima-2019

T-League
-- tleague.jp/

2019-2020 T-League Digest Playlist
-- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSIZ-ILEsSO77B-GrSfrtDiYRRzIGKkmW

Pongfinity's Youtube Channel
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcILXXthGExGeKAQLAIUaFQ

Upcoming Tournaments in Salt Lake
-- tabletenniseventcenter.com/tournaments

Danny Seemiller GoFundMe
-- https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-seemiller039s-2020-olympic-preparation

Opening/Break Music - Hanz - Pulse
Closing Music - junior state - Townie
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 06 - Tackling A Veritable Tournament Tsunami

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we talk with former US nationals team member and head of the El Paso Table Tennis Club, Dan Seemiller Jr. Also Ultimate Table Tennis, T-League 2019, the Chinese Nationals, Joey's Coaching Corner, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.

Show Note Links:

Revelations of a Ping-Pong Champion by Danny Seemiller Sr.
-- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32167487-revelations-of-a-ping-pong-champion

Ultimate Table Tennis League
-- https://www.ultimatetabletennis.in/

T-League
-- https://tleague.jp/

El Paso Table Tennis Club
-- http://elpasotabletennis.com/

Ping Pong Diplomacy
-- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17570736-ping-pong-diplomacy

A Little Book of Ping-Pong Verse
-- https://books.google.com/books?id=Xmc6AQAAMAAJ&lpg=PA110&ots=0V5l8AEhCZ&dq=Pingpongitis&pg=PA110&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false

Classical Background Music
-- http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Classical_Sampler/Brandenburg_No4-1_BWV1049

Smash Street TTX in Denver
-- https://www.ttx.world/smash-street-by-ttx

Upcoming Tournaments in Salt Lake
-- https://tabletenniseventcenter.com/tournaments

Opening/Break Music - junior state - Nostalgic
Closing Music - auv - McCarren
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- www.chillhop.com

Episode 05 - Talking with Dan Seemiller Jr.

In this episode of Table Tennis Talk, we discuss the Korea Open, the US Nationals, and discuss what is needed to improve tournaments in the USA. Also Joey's Coaching Corner, the Point of the Month, and the Weird World of Table Tennis.

Show Note Links:

Desktop Table Tennis for Nintendo Switch
-- https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/desktop-table-tennis-switch/

US Nationals Finals
-- https://youtu.be/2pDOoJdJYuE

Point of the Month - Quadri Aruna v. Xu Xin
-- https://youtu.be/8NoL5FyUQuU?t=261

Mima Ito as a child on Japanese TV
-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKQHEjj6Aj4
-- https://youtu.be/lHHWoI24rd0

Opening Music - Stan Forbee - Song For The Sun
Closing Music - Sleepy Fish - for when it's warmer
Music courtesy of Chillhop Records
-- https://www.chillhop.com

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