🚨 PICKLEBALL AUNTIE ALERT 🚨

Debbie: Well, we try we try to play a soft game, but it it just never unfolds that way. So we tried. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers.

Sam Orlansky (mac): well we try we try to play a soft game, but it it never never unfolds that way. So we tried. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers.

Susan Duffy: Well try we try to play a soft game, but it it never happened. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers.

Sam Orlansky (phone): game, but it it never happened folks that way. So we tried. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers, and so we decided to be the

Sam Orlansky (mac): when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend.

Sam Orlansky (phone): first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Wait, hold on a second.

Susan Duffy: when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend.

Debbie: when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend.

Sam Orlansky (phone): It actually is like walking in the Cheers bar without the alcohol. I know.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers bar without

Susan Duffy: Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers Bar without

Debbie: Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers Bar without the alcohol.

Sam Orlansky (mac): the alcohol.

Sam Orlansky (phone): That is very,

Susan Duffy: the alcohol.

Sam Orlansky (phone): wanna be there for you and you know, share with

Sam Orlansky (mac): When I see you, I care about you so much and I want to be there for you

Susan Duffy: When I see you, I care about you so much and I wanna be there for you

Debbie: When I see you, I care about you so much and I wanna be there for you

Sam Orlansky (phone): go. So we've done the unks,

Sam Orlansky (mac): All right. Here we go.

Susan Duffy: All right. There we go.

Debbie: All right. There we go.

Sam Orlansky (mac): So

Susan Duffy: So

Debbie: So

Sam Orlansky (mac): we've done the uncs

Susan Duffy: we've done the unks,

Debbie: we've done the unks,

Sam Orlansky (phone): and now it's time for the anties. Every pickleball

Sam Orlansky (mac): And now it's time for the aunties.

Susan Duffy: and now it's time for the Andes.

Debbie: and now it's time for the Aunties

Sam Orlansky (mac): Let's do this, ladies.

Susan Duffy: Let's do this, ladies.

Debbie: Let's do this, ladies.

Susan Duffy: What up, what up, what up, pickleheads. Welcome back to the pod. Now today I've got two very, very special people in the house. I want to welcome my aunties, Debbie Rubin and Susan Duffy. Here we go.

Sam Orlansky (phone): pickleheads? Welcome back to the pod. Now today I've got two very, very special people in the house. I want to welcome my aunties, Debbie Rubin and Susan Duffy. Here we go!

Sam Orlansky (mac): What up, what up, what up, pickleheads? Welcome back to the pod. Now today I've got two very, very special people in the house. I want to welcome my aunties, Debbie Rubin and Susan Duffy. Here we go.

Debbie: What up, what up, what up, pickleheads? Welcome back to the pod. Now today I've got two very, very special people in the house. I want to welcome my aunties, Debbie Rubin and Susan Duffy. Here we go.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome ladies. I'm so happy to have ya. Happy here, Sammy. So how many pods have you guys been on before? This is So I gotta I gotta know right away. Banger sisters, who came up with it, how it started, and tell us what it means. I think Clyde and Damien came up with it. Yeah, when we would play up at Fairbrook. Mm-hmm.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, ladies. I'm so happy to have you. Happy to be here, Sam. Sam. So how many pods have you guys been on before? This is So I got it, I gotta know right away. Banger sisters, who came up with it? How did it start? And tell us what it means. I think Clyde and Damian came up with it. Yeah. When we would

Susan Duffy: Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome ladies. I'm so happy to have you. Happy here, Sammy Sam. So how many pods have you guys been on before? This is the first. So I gotta I gotta know right away. Banger sisters, who came up with it, how it started, and tell us what it means. I think Clyde and Damien came up with it. Yeah. When we

Debbie: Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome, ladies. I'm so happy to have you. It's great here, Sammy Sam. So how many pods have you guys been on before? This is So I got it I gotta know right away. Banger sisters, who came up with it, how it started, and tell us what it means. I think Blyden Damien came up with it. Yeah, when we

Susan Duffy: would play up at Fairbrook.

Debbie: would play up at Fairbrook.

Sam Orlansky (mac): play up at Fairbrook. Mm-hmm.

Sam Orlansky (phone): And how did this happen? What what happened?

Sam Orlansky (mac): And how did this happen? What what happened? Did was there a play? Was there some sort of well we try we try to play a soft game, but it it never never unfolds that way. So we tried. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers. And so we decided to be the banger sisters. Which of you two is a bigger banger? Hmm. That's tough. I think Debbie's a bigger banger. I think Susan is.

Susan Duffy: And how did this happen? What what happened? Was there a play? Was there some sort of Well try we try to play a soft game, but it it never happened. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers. And so we decided to be the banger sisters. Which of you two is a bigger banger? Hmm. That's tough. I think Debbie's a bigger banger. I think Susan is.

Debbie: And how did this happen? What what happened? Did was there a play? Was there some sort of Well, we try we try to play a soft game, but it it just never unfolds that way. So we tried. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers. And so we decided to be the banger sisters. Which of you two is a bigger banger? Hmm. That's tough. I think Debbie's a bigger banger. I think Susan is.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Well, we try we try to play a soft game, but it it never happened folks that way. So we tried. Yeah, so they just started calling us the bangers, and so we decided to be the banger sisters. Which of you two is a bigger banger? Hmm. That's tough. I think Debbie's a bigger banger. I think Susan is. I don't know either. I don't know. No, I can't decide. Well, the thing is when we play against each other, I really look forward to playing against them because I know she's just gonna bang it at me. So Do you have a do you have any plans to become like the dropping sisters or the lobbing sisters or the nasty Nelson? In our minds we do. But it never.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I don't know either. You don't know? No, I can't decide. yeah. Well, the thing is when we play against each other, I really look forward to playing against Debbie because I know she's just gonna bang it at me. So what? Do you have do you have any plans to become like the dropping sisters or the lobbing sisters or the nasty Nelson? In our minds we do, but it never It doesn't materialize.

Debbie: I don't know either. You don't know? No, I can't decide. Well, the thing is when we play against each other, I really look forward to playing against Debbie because I know she's just gonna bang it at me. So what? Do you have it do you have any plans to become like the dropping sisters or the lobbing sisters or the nasty nails? In our minds we do, but it never.

Susan Duffy: I don't know either. You don't know? No, I can't decide. Well, the thing is when we play against each other, I really look forward to playing against Debbie because I know she's just gonna bang it at me. So what? Do you have i do you have any plans to become like the dropping sisters or the lobbing sisters or the nasty nails sisters? In our minds we do. But it never.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Like ever okay,

Sam Orlansky (mac): No, ever.

Sam Orlansky (phone): how about this? Figuratively, what would you say being a banger sister means to you? Figuratively.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Like ever okay, how about this? Figuratively, what would you say being a banger

Susan Duffy: Like ever. Okay, how about this? Figuratively, what would you say being banger

Debbie: Like ever. Okay. How about this? Figuratively, what would you say being banger

Sam Orlansky (mac): sister means to you? Figuratively.

Susan Duffy: sister means to you? Figuratively.

Debbie: sister means to you? Figuratively.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Ha ha ha ha ha.

Debbie: Ha ha ha.

Susan Duffy: Ha ha ha

Sam Orlansky (phone): Pull it together, Sam. You don't know?

Debbie: Yeah.

Susan Duffy: Pull it together, Sam.

Debbie: Pull it together, Sam.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Pull it together, Sam. You don't know?

Susan Duffy: You don't know?

Debbie: You don't know?

Sam Orlansky (phone): What does a banger system mean to you?

Sam Orlansky (mac): What does a banger sister mean to you?

Susan Duffy: What does a banger system mean to you?

Debbie: What does a banger system mean to you?

Sam Orlansky (phone): Well does it mean anything specifically figuratively or is it just a fun nickname? It's a fun nickel. I have a question. Yeah. is there more than just the two of you that involves the banger sisters? Is it like does anyone include anyone other than you two? No. Are you guys taking applications? No. Because we really strive not to do that.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Nothing? Well does it mean anything specifically figuratively, or is it just a fun nickname? It's a fun name. And if you say the banger sisters, pretty much everyone there knows who we are. I have a question. Yeah. is there more than just the two of you that involves the banger sisters? Is it like does anyone include anyone other than you two? No. Are you guys taking applications? No. Because

Debbie: Nothing. Well does it mean anything specifically figuratively, or is it just a fun nickname? It's a fun nickname. It's a fun nickname. And if you say the banger sisters, pretty much everyone there knows who we are. I have a question. Yeah. Is there more than just the two of you that involves the banger sisters? Is it like, does anyone does it include anyone other than you two? No. Are you guys taking applications? No. No.

Susan Duffy: Well Does it mean anything specifically figuratively, or is it just a fun nickname? It's a fun nickel. I have a question. Yeah. is there more than just the two of you that involves the banger sisters? Is it like does anyone s does it include anyone other than you two? No. Are you guys taking applications? No. Because

Debbie: Because we really strive not to do that. Right. I mean, can I be a banger in a few? We really don't strive that hard though. No, but every game, Debbie's like, we really need to walk on work on our soft game. And then we're like, we get up there and we just start banging. The first shot, it's over. It was so funny. Remember when I came in the wreck like a couple weeks ago and I hadn't been in there in a while? I was just like looking around the wreck center. I'm like, damn, the more things change, the more these things. I know. I know. Nothing changes in the wreck.

Sam Orlansky (mac): we really strive not to do that.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Right. I mean every game is. Can I be a banger if you're we really don't strive that hard though? No, but every game Debbie's like, We really need to walk on work on our soft game. And then we're like, we get up there and we just start banging. The first shot. It's over. It was so funny. Remember when I came in the wreck like a couple weeks ago and I hadn't been in there in a while? I was just like looking around the rec center, I'm like, damn, the more things change, the more these things say. I know. I know. Nothing changes in the rec center. So funny.

Susan Duffy: we really strive not to do that. Right. I mean every game. Can I be a banger in the few? We really don't strive that hard though. No, but every game Debbie's like, we really need to walk on work on our soft game. And then we're like, we get up there and we just start banging. The first shot, it's over. It was so funny. Remember when I came in the wreck like a couple weeks ago and I hadn't been in there in a while? I was just like looking around the wrecks and I'm like, damn, the more things change, the more they state.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I mean, can I be a banger and a few? We really don't strive that hard though. No, but every game Debbie's like, we really need to walk on work on our soft game. And then we're like, we get up there and we just start banging. The first shot, it's over. It was so funny. Remember when I came in the rec like a couple weeks ago and I hadn't been in there in a while? I was just like looking around the rec center, I'm like, damn, the more things change, the more they're the same. I know. I know. Nothing changes in the rec

Susan Duffy: I know. Nothing changes in the rec

Debbie: center. So funny. So have either of you discovered this off game yet? sometimes when the opportunity comes up then I I you know if it's backhand, you know, I love I love digging over the net. But I think you get so you know everybody in the rec center mostly are bangers. So that's how I respond. That's true. Everyone there is a long game pretty much except for Donna. Have have you guys thought about like

Susan Duffy: center. so funny. So have either of you discovered the soft game yet? sometimes when the opportunity comes up, then I I, you know, if it's backhand, you know, I love I love digging over the net. But I think you get so you know, everybody in the rec center mostly are bangers, so that's how I respond. That's true. Everyone there is a long game, pretty much, except for Donna.

Sam Orlansky (mac): center. So funny.

Sam Orlansky (phone): So have either of you discovered the soft game yet? sometimes when the opportunity comes up, then I I you know, if it's a backhand, you know, I love digging over the net. But I think you get so you know, everybody in the rec center mostly are bangers, so that's how I respond. That's true. Everyone there is a long game, pretty much, except for Donna. Have have you guys thought about like

Sam Orlansky (mac): So have either of you discovered the soft game yet? sometimes when the opportunity comes up, then I I, you know, if it's backhand, you know, I love I love thinking over the net. But I think you get so you know, everybody in the rec center mostly are bangers. So that's how I respond. That's true. Everyone there is a long game, pretty much, except for Donna. Have have you guys thought about like

Susan Duffy: Have have you guys thought about like

Sam Orlansky (phone): You

Susan Duffy: you know there's there's a lot of content out there on how to bait how to beat bangers. Have you guys looked into any of that? No, no. No. Obviously other people have. I'll just give you a couple of the basics. The first things first is you know it's coming, right? So when you're at the line, set your feet, get low, low, low, low.

Sam Orlansky (phone): know there's there's a lot of content out there on how to bait how to beat bangers. Have you guys looked into any of that? No, no. No. Obviously other people have. Well I'll just give you a couple of the basics. The the first things first is you know it's coming, right? Right. So when you're at the line, set your feet, get low, low, low, low, low. And remember, I'm

Debbie: you know there's there's a lot of content out there on how to bait how to beat bangers. Have you guys looked into any of that? No, no. No. Obviously, other people have. I'll just give you a couple of the basics. The first things first is you know it's coming, right? So when you're at the line, set your feet, get low, low, low, low,

Sam Orlansky (mac): You know, there's there's a lot of content out there on how to beat how to beat bangers. Have you guys looked into any of that? No, no. No. But obviously, other people have. Well, I'll just give you a couple of the basics. The first things first is you know it's coming, right? Right. So when you're at the line, set your feet, get low, low, low, low, low. And remember, I'm gonna say, I don't know if this is appropriate, but I'm gonna say anyway. Above the titties, no hitties.

Debbie: low. And remember, I'm gonna say, I don't know if this is appropriate, but I'm gonna say anyway.

Sam Orlansky (phone): gonna say I don't know if this is appropriate, I'm gonna say anyway. Above the titties, no hiddies.

Susan Duffy: And remember, I'm gonna say, I know if this is appropriate, but I'm gonna say anyway. Above the titties, no hiddies.

Debbie: Above the titties, no hiddies.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Right. Cause you're t you're tall, Susan. So if you're upright and it's past your shoulders, you know it's out. But when you're tall, it's hard to get it's harder to get that low. So you gotta get your shoulders out of the way. So that's the first thing first. And if you can survive that first, well, the third shot drive, you're in pretty good position to win the point. Cause after that in the rec center,

Sam Orlansky (mac): Right. Cause you're t you're tall, Susan. So if you're upright and it's past your shoulders, you know it's out. Yeah. But when you're tall, it's hard to get, it's harder to get that low. So you got to get your shoulders out of the way. So that's the first things first. And if you can survive that first, well, the third shot drive, you're in pretty good position to win the point.

Susan Duffy: Right. Cause you're you're tall, Susan. So if you're upright and it's past your shoulders, you know it's out. Yeah. But when you're tall, it's hard to get, it's harder to get that low. So you gotta get your shoulders out of the way. So that's the first things first. And if you can survive that first, well, the third shot drive, you're in pretty good position to win the point.

Debbie: Right. Because you're you're tall, Susan. So if you're upright and it's past your shoulders, you know it's out. Yeah. But when you're tall, it's hard to get, it's harder to get that low. So you got to get your shoulders out of the way. So that's the first things first. And if you can survive that first, well, the third shot drive, you're in pretty good position to win the point.

Sam Orlansky (phone): they're gonna wanna drive it again from mid court and you know where that one's going. Right. To the window, to the wall.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Cause after that in the rec center, they're going to want to drive it again from midcourt and you know where that one's going. Right.

Debbie: Cause after that in the rec center, they're going to want to drive it again from midcourt and you know where that one's going.

Susan Duffy: 'Cause after that in the rec center they're gonna want to drive it again from mid court and you know where that one's going. Right. To the window, to the wall. Exactly. Yeah. I mean, I think sometimes it's like just being ready for that shot where you could just do a little short chop at it and it's they can't get it. Especially in the rec center, you hit that un you hit that over forty shot, the little dropper, you that No one can get it. It's the over forty shot. Okay. They love designation by age. I know.

Debbie: Right. To the window, to the wall. Yeah. I mean, I think sometimes it's like just being ready for that shot where you could just do a little short chop at it and it's they can't get it. Especially in the rec sender, you hit that un you hit that over forty shot, that little dropper, you know that's the over forty shot. Okay. We love designation by age. I

Sam Orlansky (mac): To the window, to the wall.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Exactly. I mean I think sometimes it's like just being ready for that shot where you could just do a little short chop at it and it's they can't get it. Yeah, especially on the rec cinder you hit that un you hit that over forty shot, that little dropper, you know they're not. It's the over forty shot. Okay. I love designation by age. I know. I've been getting in a lot of trouble with that for

Sam Orlansky (mac): Yeah. I mean I think sometimes it's like just being ready for that shot where you could just do a little short chop at it and it's they can't get it. Yeah, especially in the Rec Center you hit that un you hit that over forty shot, that little dropper, you know that no one can get it. It's the over forty shot. Okay. We love designation by age. I know.

Debbie: know. I've been getting in lot of trouble with that for with Lloyd.

Sam Orlansky (phone): with Lloyd. Well, you got in a lot of

Sam Orlansky (mac): I've been getting in a lot of trouble with that for with Lloyd.

Susan Duffy: I've been getting in a lot of trouble with that for with Lloyd.

Sam Orlansky (phone): trouble this morning when you greeted us in the parking lot.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Well, you got in a lot of trouble this morning

Susan Duffy: Well, you got in a lot of trouble this morning

Debbie: Well, you got in a lot of trouble this morning

Sam Orlansky (mac): when you greeted us in the parking lot. That was a nice greeting. That was a nice greeting. Let's tell everybody what's tell everybody. Wait, hold on Hold on a second. Let me get my sounds ready.

Sam Orlansky (phone): That was a nice greeting. That was a nice greeting. Well let's tell everybody what City said.

Susan Duffy: when you greeted us in the parking lot. That was a nice greeting. That was a nice greeting. Well let's tell everybody what's in it. Hold on a second. Let me get my sounds ready.

Debbie: when you greeted us in the parking lot. That was a nice greeting. That was a nice greeting. Well let's tell everybody what single Hold on a second. Let me get my sounds ready.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Go ahead, tell everybody. Okay, Deb, tell You tell No, I don't I don't remember the verbiage. I saw Sam. Sam saw us, greeted us. Good morning, ladies. Says to the guy in the parking lot, these are my friends, not my mother's friends. I meant it with a with a tone of affection affection though, right? Yeah. Yeah, you did. We knew.

Susan Duffy: Go ahead, tell everybody. Okay, dad, tell You tell them. No, I don't I don't remember the verbiage. I saw Sam saw us, greeted us. Good morning, ladies. Says to the guy in the parking lot, these are my friends, not my mother's friends. I meant it with a with a tone of affection affection though,

Sam Orlansky (mac): Go ahead, tell everybody. Okay, Deb tell You tell them. No, I don't I don't remember the verbiage. I saw Sam. Okay. Sam saw us, greeted us. Good morning, ladies. Says to the guy in the parking lot, these are my friends, not my mother's friends. I meant it with a with a tone of affection affection though,

Debbie: Go ahead, tell everybody. Okay, Dad, tell You tell No, I don't you I don't remember the verbiage. I saw Sam Sauce greeted us. Good morning, ladies. Says to the guy in the parking lot, these are my friends, not my mother's friends. I meant it with a with a tone of affin affection though, right? Yeah. Yeah, you did. We knew that. Are you trying to take me down? No.

Sam Orlansky (mac): right? Yeah. Yeah, you did. We knew that.

Susan Duffy: right? Yeah. Yeah, you did. We knew that.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Are you trying take me down? No.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Are you trying to take me down?

Susan Duffy: Are you trying to take me down? No.

Sam Orlansky (phone): I love the sounds. The sounds like my favorite part of podcasting. Nice. Okay. This is what I did for Rob, So before

Sam Orlansky (mac): I love the sounds. The sounds are like my favorite part of podcasting. Nice.

Susan Duffy: I love the sounds. The sounds are like my favorite part of podcasting. Nice. Okay.

Debbie: I love the sounds. The sounds are like my favorite part of podcasting. Nice. Okay.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Sisters, you were just Susan and Debbie. Susan and Debbie who

Sam Orlansky (mac): So before you were the banger sisters, you were just Susan and Debbie.

Susan Duffy: So before you were the Banger Sisters, you were just Susan and Debbie.

Debbie: So before you were the Banger sisters, you were just Susan and Debbie.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Susan and Debbie, who

Susan Duffy: Susan and Debbie who

Sam Orlansky (phone): were walking into the

Debbie: Susan and Debbie who

Sam Orlansky (phone): rec center for the very first time. When you walked into that rec center, had you discovered pickleball already? Or how did pickleball find each of you? Here, Deb, go first. nice catch. so I went in on a Wednesday with Nora morning game, four and a half So you knew Nora already? Yeah I knew Nora's my neighbor. okay. So walked in, had a very calm morning, I knew nothing. I knew absolutely zero.

Sam Orlansky (mac): were walking into the rec center for the very first time. When you walked into that rec center, had you discovered pickleball already? Or how did pickleball find each of you? Here, Deb, go first. nice catch. so I went in on a Wednesday with Nora, morning game, four and a half. So you knew Nora already? Yeah, I knew Nora's my neighbor. okay. So walked in, had a very calm morning. I knew nothing. I

Debbie: were

Susan Duffy: were walking into the rec center for the very first time. When you walked into that rec center, had you discovered pickleball already? Or how did pickleball find each of you? Here, Deb, go first. nice catch. so I went in on a Wednesday with Nora, morning game, four and a half So you knew Nora already? Yeah, I knew Nora's my neighbor. okay. So walked in, had a very calm morning. I knew nothing. I

Debbie: walking into the rec center for the very first time. When you walked into that rec center, had you discovered pickleball already? Or how did pickleball find each of you? Here, Deb, go first. nice catch. so I went in on a Wednesday with Nora, morning game, four and a half so you see Nora already? Yeah, I knew Nora's my neighbor. okay. So walked in, had a very calm morning. I knew nothing. I

Sam Orlansky (mac): knew absolutely zero.

Susan Duffy: knew absolutely zero.

Debbie: knew absolutely zero.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Everyone was so nice.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Everyone was so nice. Jim and Clyde took me under their wing and were so patient with me. Fast forward Friday, I think I'm gonna go back. I didn't realize Fridays were like black belt pickleball with all the besties. And I'm and I walk into that gym and my hands are in a cold sweat. I'm trembling. I thought I can't do this. And I gave myself the biggest pep talk of my life. I went in and everyone was so nice, so patient, and I was a lot.

Susan Duffy: Everyone was so nice. Jim and Clyde took me under their wing and were so patient with me. Fast forward Friday, I think I'm going to go back. I didn't realize Fridays were like black belt pickleball with all the besties. And I'm and I walk into that gym and my hands are in a cold sweat. I'm trembling. I thought I can't do this. And I gave myself the biggest pep talk of my life. I went in and everyone was so nice, so patient, and I was a lot.

Debbie: Everyone was so nice. Jim and Clyde took me under their wing and were so patient with me. Fast forward Friday, I think I'm going to go back. I didn't realize Fridays were like black belt pickleball with all the besties. And I and I walk into that gym and my hands are in a cold sweat. I'm trembling. I thought I can't do this. And I gave myself the biggest pep talk of my life. I went in and everyone was so nice, so patient, and I was a lot.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Jim and Clyde took me under their wing and were so patient with me. Fast forward Friday, I think I'm gonna go back. I didn't realize Fridays were like black belt pickleball with all the besties. And I and I walk into that gym and my hands are in a cold sweat. I'm trembling. I thought I can't do this. And I gave myself the biggest pep talk of my life. I went in and everyone was so nice, so patient, and I was a lot. Let me tell ya, I was they had to be s have so much patience with me. And anyway I got hooked and I I've never stopped playing since. Were you competitive right away? No, I was scared to death. Literally. I think that's probably a normal feeling for most people that walk into that gym. Yeah. Even I was a little bit scared. You? Yeah. Or like, you know, just nervous, like what am I walking into? I can see that.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Let me tell you. I was like they had to be have so much patience with me. And anyway, I got hooked and I I've never stopped playing since. Were you competitive right away? No, I was scared to death. Literally. I think that's probably a normal feeling for most people that walk into that gym. Yeah. Even I was a little bit scared. You? Yeah. Or like, you know, just nervous. Like, what am I walking

Susan Duffy: Let me tell you, it was like they had to be have so much patience with me. And anyway I got hooked and I I've never stopped playing since. Were you competitive right away? No, I was scared to death. Literally. I think that's probably a normal feeling for most people that walk into that gym. Yeah. Even I was a little bit scared. You? Yeah. Or like, you know, just nervous, like what am I walking

Debbie: Let me tell you, it was like they had to be have so much patience with me. And anyway, I got hooked and I I've never stopped playing since. Were you competitive right away? No, I was scared to death, literally. I think that's probably a normal feeling for most people that walk into that gym. Yeah. Even I was a little bit scared. You? Yeah. Or like, you know, just nervous, like, what am I walking

Sam Orlansky (mac): into? I can see that.

Susan Duffy: into? I can see that.

Debbie: into? Yeah, I can see that.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Yeah, I was definitely nervous.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Yeah, I was definitely nervous too. But I have to say, then I was really proud of myself. I thought, wow, you did it. And and right away you could feel the friendships that would be there. It was pretty cool. Who who were some of the first people that that became your friends? Jim and Marcia, Clyde.

Susan Duffy: Yeah, I was definitely nervous. But I have to say, then I was really proud of myself. I thought, wow, you did it. And and right away you could feel the friendships that would be there. It was pretty cool. Who who were some of the first people that that became your friends? Jim and Marcia, Clyde.

Debbie: Yeah, I was definitely nervous. But I have to say, then I was really proud of myself. I thought, wow, you did it. And and right away you could feel the friendships that would be there. It was pretty cool. Who who were some of the first people that that became your friends? Jim and Marcia, Clyde.

Sam Orlansky (phone): But I have to say then I was really proud of myself. I thought, Wow, we did it and and right away you could feel the friendships that would be there. It was pretty cool. Who who were some of the first people that that became your friends? Jim and Marsha, Clyde. Mm. I mean I just just everybody that I played with was so nice. What were your first impressions of the sport? So fun. Like I just wanted to keep coming back. Like right away it was became a little addiction. We be careful with the addiction.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I mean, I just just everybody that I played with was so nice. What were your first impressions of the sport? So fun. Like I just wanted to keep coming back. Like right away it was became a little addiction.

Susan Duffy: I mean I just just everybody that I played with was so nice. What were your first impressions of the sport? So fun. Like I just wanted to keep coming back. Like right away it was became a little addiction.

Debbie: I mean, I just just everybody that I played with was so nice. What were your first impressions of the sport? So fun. Like I just wanted to keep coming back. Like right away it was became a little addiction.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Susan, how did pickleball find you? Well, I think it was back in 2018. They were offering clinics at the Rec Center to teach people how to play. You've been playing since 2018? I believe I have. And what and when that happened, I think there was a woman from the city, I want to say her name's Debbie and Jim. We're running a clinic in the gym and teaching everybody how to play the sport. And once

Sam Orlansky (mac): Susan, how did pickleball find you? Well, I think it was back in 2018. They were offering clinics at the Rec Center to teach people how to play. You've been playing since 2018. I believe I have. And what and when that happened, I think there was a woman from the city, I want to say her name's Debbie and Jim. We're running a clinic in the gym and teaching everybody how to play the

Susan Duffy: Susan, how did pickleball find you? Well, I think it was back in 2018. They were offering clinics at the Rec Center to teach people how to play. You've been playing since 2018. I believe I have. And what and when that happened, I think there was a woman from the city, I want to say her name's Deppy and Jim. We're running a clinic in the gym and teaching everybody how to play the

Debbie: Susan, how did pickleball find you? Well, I think it was back in 2018. They were offering clinics at the Rec Center to teach people how to play. You've been playing since 2018. I believe I have. And what and when that happened, I think there was a woman from the city, I want to say her name's Debbie and Jim were running a clinic in the gym and teaching everybody how to play the

Sam Orlansky (mac): sport. And once

Susan Duffy: sport. And once

Debbie: sport. And once

Sam Orlansky (phone): We started playing, Patrick and I bought a net,

Sam Orlansky (mac): We started playing, Patrick

Susan Duffy: we started playing

Debbie: We started playing, Patrick

Sam Orlansky (phone): balls, everything. We were up at Cypress all the time, completely enamored with the sport, couldn't wait to play more, tried to get our friends involved. So it was still nerve wracking playing at the Red Center because you see everybody at very different levels and not everybody was always accepting of play less than theirs as any newcomer would be. So plus Banger Nation.

Susan Duffy: Patrick and I bought a net, balls, everything. We were up at Cypress all the time, completely enamored with the sport, couldn't wait to play more, tried to get our friends involved. So it was still nerve wracking playing at the Rec Center because you see everybody at very different levels and not everybody was always accepting of play less than theirs, as any newcomer would

Sam Orlansky (mac): and I bought a net, balls, everything. We were up at Cypress all the time, completely enamored with the sport, couldn't wait to play more, tried to get our friends involved. So it was still nerve wracking playing at the rec center because you see everybody at very different levels and not everybody was always accepting of play less than theirs as any newcomer would

Debbie: and I, but a net, balls, everything. We were up at Cypress all the time, completely enamored with the sport, couldn't wait to play more, tried to get our friends involved. So it was still nerve wracking playing at the Rec Center because you see everybody at very different levels and not everybody was always accepting of play less than theirs as any newcomer would be. So plus banger nation.

Sam Orlansky (mac): be. So plus banger nation.

Susan Duffy: be. So plus banger nation.

Sam Orlansky (phone): plus banger nation. But as far as and I think I've told Debbie this before, when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Wait, hold on a second. Say that again

Sam Orlansky (mac): Plus banger nation. But as far as and I think I've told Debbie this before, when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Wait, hold on second. Say that again.

Susan Duffy: plus banger nation. But as far as and I think I've told Debbie this before, when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Wait, hold on a second. Say that again.

Debbie: Plus banger nation. But as far as and I think I've told Debbie this before, when I saw Debbie in the gym for the first time, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Wait, hold on a second. Say that again.

Sam Orlansky (phone): When I first went to pickleball and I saw Debbie in the gym, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Ditto. That's kinda how I felt about you too. Aw. Sometimes you just know when you know. Alright, let's turn off the cheesy music. talk about

Sam Orlansky (mac): When I first went to pickleball and I saw Debbie in the gym, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Ditto.

Debbie: When I first went to pickleball and I saw Debbie in the gym, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Ditto.

Susan Duffy: When I first went to pickleball and I saw Debbie in the gym, I knew she was gonna be a lifelong friend. Ditto. That's kind of how I felt about you too. Aw. Sometimes you just know when you know. Alright, let's turn off the cheesy music.

Sam Orlansky (mac): That's kind of how I felt about you too. Sometimes you just know when you know. All right, let's turn off the cheesy music.

Debbie: That's kind of how I felt about you too. Aww. Sometimes you just know when you know. All right, let's turn off the cheesy music.

Sam Orlansky (phone): center.

Sam Orlansky (mac): so

Susan Duffy: so

Debbie: so

Sam Orlansky (mac): you you guys both went into the rec center in sort of the same situation. And now we all know that that's sort of a a familiar such situation no matter who you are. Right. Talk about and anyone can chime in here. Talk about the the things that make you stay and the things that make you keep coming back.

Susan Duffy: you you guys both went into the rec center in sort of the same situation. And now we all know that that's sort of a a familiar s situation no matter who you are.

Debbie: you you guys both went into the rec center in sort of the same situation. And now we all know that that's sort of a familiar such situation no matter who you are. Right. Talk about and anyone can chime in here, talk about the the things that make you stay and the things that make you keep coming back.

Sam Orlansky (phone): In sort of the same situation and now we all know that that's sort of a a familiar s situation no matter who you are. Right. Talk about and anyone can chime in here, talk about the the things that make you stay and the things that make you keep coming back. that's easy. Yeah.

Susan Duffy: Right. Talk about and anyone can chime in here. Talk about the the things that make you stay and the things that make you keep coming back.

Sam Orlansky (mac): That's easy. Yeah. The friendships. The relationships we've built. Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers bar without

Susan Duffy: that's easy. Yeah. The friendships. The relationships we've built. Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers Bar without

Debbie: That's easy. The friendships. The relationships we've built. Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers Bar

Sam Orlansky (phone): The friendships. The relationships we've built. Yeah. It's been extraordinary. It actually is like walking in the Cheers bar without the alcohol. I know.

Debbie: without the alcohol. I know. that is very, very well said. It really is. That's how I feel. That's very well said. I have that feeling. That's I have that feeling a lot.

Sam Orlansky (mac): the alcohol. I know. that is very, very well said, honestly. It really is. That's how I feel. That's very well said.

Sam Orlansky (phone): That is very, very well said, honestly. It really is. That's how I feel. That's very well said. I have that feeling that's I have that feeling a lot, like in the social side of pickleball,

Susan Duffy: the alcohol. I know. that is very, very well said, honestly. Yeah. It really is. That's how I feel. That's very well said.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I have that feeling. That's I have that feeling a lot,

Susan Duffy: I have that feeling that's I have that feeling a lot,

Sam Orlansky (phone): because I actually spent a lot of times in bars. And pickleball does fill that hole for me. I've talked about it a lot already. It really does. You know.

Sam Orlansky (mac): like in the social side of pickleball, because I actually spent a lot of times in bars. And pickleball does fill that hole for me. I've talked about it a lot already. It really does.

Susan Duffy: like in the social side of pickleball, because I actually spent a lot of times in bars and pickleball does fill that hole for me. I've talked about it a lot already. It really does.

Debbie: Like in the social side of pickleball, because I actually spent a lot of time in bars. And pickleball does fill that hole for me. I've talked about it a lot already. It really does. You know, you're occupied with something else rather than the glass in your hand, but the conversations say similar, but a lot more coherent. And then it's like,

Sam Orlansky (phone): You're occupied with something else rather than the glass in your hand. But the conversations stay stay similar but a lot more coherent. And then it's like, All right, gotta go, next game. Yeah,

Sam Orlansky (mac): You know, you're occupied with something else rather than the glass in your hand, but the conversations say stay similar, but a lot more coherent. And then it's like,

Susan Duffy: You know, you're occupied with something else rather than the glass in your hand, but the conversation say say similar But a lot more coherent. And then it's like, all

Sam Orlansky (phone): it's like you start and then it's like it's like constant interruption. But but the the conversations and because it's been so much time, you know, you really understand people's lives, what they're going through. This group, this community of people, have been there through the highs and lows of your life.

Sam Orlansky (mac): All right, gotta go next game. Yeah, it's like you start and then it's like it's like constant interruption. But yeah, but the the conversations and because it's been so much time, you know, you really understand people's lives, what they're going through. This group, this community of people, have been there through the

Debbie: All right, gotta go next game. Yeah, it's like you start and then it's like it's like constant interruption. But yeah, but the the conversations and because it's been so much time, you know, you really understand people's lives, what they're going through. This group, this community of people, have been there through

Susan Duffy: right, gotta go next game. Yeah. But the the conversations and because it's been so much time, you know, you really understand people's lives, what they're going through. This group, this community of people, have been there through the highs and lows of your life. we celebrate each other's birthdays, we we just

Debbie: the highs and lows of your life. we celebrate each other's birthdays, we we just

Sam Orlansky (mac): highs and lows of your life. we celebrate each other's birthdays. We we just

Sam Orlansky (phone): we celebrate each other's birthdays, we we just it's something I would have never expected and it's been a highlight of playing this sport. This you know, for me I've been injured. I haven't really been playing, but I'm over there all the time because I just miss everybody. So you wanna see your people. She's our biggest cheerleader. I know. It's it's just amazing. It's a i that's I'm drawn to it every day 'cause these people are so

Sam Orlansky (mac): it's something I would have never expected.

Debbie: it's something I would have never expected.

Susan Duffy: It's something I would have never expected and it's been the highlight of playing this sport. This you know, for me I've been injured. I haven't really been playing, but I'm over there all the time because I just miss everybody. She's our biggest cheerleader. I know. It's it's just amazing. It's a i that's I'm drawn to it every day

Sam Orlansky (mac): And it's been the highlight of playing this sport. This, you know, for me, I've been injured. I haven't really been playing, but I'm over there all the time because I just miss everybody. Because you want to see your people. She's our biggest cheerleader. I mean, it's it's just amazing. It's a that's I'm drawn to it every day because

Debbie: And it's been the highlight of playing this sport. This you know, for me, I've been injured. I haven't really been playing, but I'm over there all the time because I just miss everybody. She's our biggest cheerleader. I know. It's it's just amazing. It's a that's I'm drawn to it every day

Susan Duffy: 'cause these people are so so much a part of my life. And it's not much different than the pub, huh?

Debbie: because these people are so so much a part of my life. And it's not much different than the pub, huh?

Sam Orlansky (phone): so much a part of my life. And it's not much different than the pub, huh?

Sam Orlansky (mac): these people are so so much a part of my life. And it's not much different than the pub, huh?

Sam Orlansky (phone): A little bit similar, but we might need to drink sometimes. So and just to just so the listeners know, we're specifically talking about Scripps Ranch Rec Center, our local community. We we've all been to the other Rec centers and one of the unique things about Rec Centers is they have their own distinct cultures and distinct communities that are all really similar but different.

Susan Duffy: A little bit similar, but you might need to drink sometimes, but so and just to just so the listeners know, we're specifically talking about Scripps Ranch Rec Center, our local community. We we've all been to the other rec centers, and one of the unique things about rec centers is they have their own distinct cultures and distinct communities that are all really similar but different. So one of the things about Scripps Ranch Rec Center specifically is

Debbie: A little bit similar, but we might need to drink sometimes, but yeah. So and just to just so the listeners know, we're specifically talking about Scripps Ranch Rec Center, our local community. We we've all been to the other rec centers, and one of the unique things about rec centers is they have their own distinct cultures and distinct communities that are all really similar but different. So one of the things about Scripps Ranch Rec Center specifically is

Sam Orlansky (mac): A little bit similar, but we might need to drink sometimes. Yeah. So and just to just so the listeners know, we're specifically talking about Scripps Ranch Rec Center, our local community. We we've all been to the other rec centers, and one the unique things about rec centers is they have their own distinct cultures and distinct communities that are all really similar but different. So one of the things about Scripps Ranch Rec Center specifically is

Sam Orlansky (phone): So one of the things about Scripps Ranch Rec Center specifically is it's popular. And so there's waits often a long time, which for some people that could be irritating. And for some people, that could be, thank God there's a break. in any event, what it does allow for these sort of a little bit extended conversations that we have with one another, a little bit longer than on on some courts, and then we have that unique situation where it's like I'm having a

Sam Orlansky (mac): It's popular. And so there's waits often a long time, which for some people that could be irritating. And for some people, that could be thank God there's a break. in any event, what it does allow for these sort of a little bit extended conversations that we have with one another, a little bit longer than on some courts. And then we have that unique situation

Susan Duffy: it's popular and so there's waits often a long time which for some people that could be irritating and for some people that could be thank god there's a break. in in in any event what it does allow for these sort of a little bit extended conversations that we have with one another a little bit longer than on on some courts and then we have that unique

Debbie: It's popular. And so there's waits often a long time, which for some people that could be irritating. And for some people that could be, thank God there's a break. in any event, what it does allow for these sort of a little bit extended conversations that we have with one another, a little bit longer than on some courts. And then we have that unique situation where it's like, I'm having the deepest conversation with you, Susan.

Susan Duffy: situation where it's like I'm having a the deepest conversation with you Susan

Sam Orlansky (phone): the deepest conversation with you, Susan, about something that's going on with my

Sam Orlansky (mac): where it's like, I'm having a the deepest conversation with you, Susan.

Sam Orlansky (phone): family. And it's like, wait, hold on, gotta go. Let's pick this up in Yeah, let's pick this up in like 20 minutes. And then sometimes and then sometimes we never do. Right. And sometimes we pick it up like the next day. And that that's a really interesting social component to the Rec Center because you're always on the hook when you're in a deep conversation with somebody. And that's different than other places. And I I think that's one of the reasons I've gotten to know you two so well.

Sam Orlansky (mac): About something that's going on with my family. And it's like, wait, hold on, gotta go. Let's pick this up. Yeah, let's pick this up in like 20 minutes. And then sometimes and then sometimes we never do. Right. And sometimes we pick it up like the next day. And that that's a really interesting social component to the rec center because you're always on the hook when you're in a deep conversation with somebody. And that's different than other places. And I I think that's one of the reasons

Susan Duffy: about something that's going on with my family. And it's like, wait, hold on, gotta go. Let's pick this up in like 20 minutes. And then sometimes and then sometimes we never do. Right. And sometimes we pick it up like the next day. And that's that's a really interesting social component to the rec center because you're always on the hook when you're in a deep conversation with somebody. And that's different than other places. And I I think that's one of the reasons

Debbie: about something that's going on with my family. It's like, wait, hold on, gotta go. Let's pick this up in yeah, let's pick this up in like 20 minutes. And sometimes and then sometimes we never do. Right. And sometimes we pick it up like the next day. And that that's a really interesting social component to the rec center because you're always on the hook when you're in a deep conversation with somebody. And that's different than other places. And I I think that's one of the reasons

Sam Orlansky (mac): I've gotten to know you two so well and Clyde and Dame and everybody else. Right. Yeah.

Susan Duffy: I've gotten to know you two so well and Clyde and Dame and everybody else. Right. Yeah.

Debbie: I've gotten to know you two so well and Clyde and Dame and everybody else. Right. Yeah.

Sam Orlansky (phone): And Clyde and Dame and everybody else. Right, yeah. And it continues to the parking lot and it continues, you know. I I think that's the special part about I'll call you when I get home. Right. Exactly. Correct. So,

Sam Orlansky (mac): And it continues to the parking lot and it continues, you know. I I think that's the special part of I'll call you when I get home. Right. Exactly.

Susan Duffy: And it continues to the parking lot and it continues, you know. I I think that's the special part about call you when I get home. Right. Exactly.

Debbie: And it continues to the parking lot and it continues, you know. I I think that's the special part about I'll call you when I get home. Right. Exactly.

Sam Orlansky (phone): into an another part of this. how did you two actually meet? Did you guys meet each other inside the rec center? Yes. Okay, let's talk about that. One of you go ahead. Throw the ball to of you. Whoa. I mean

Sam Orlansky (mac): So I'm gonna segue into an another part of this. how did you two actually meet? Did you guys meet each other inside the rec center? Yes. Okay, let's talk about that. One of you go ahead. Throw the ball to one of you. Well

Susan Duffy: So I'm gonna segue into an another part of this. how did you two actually meet? Did you guys meet each other inside the rec center? Yes. Okay, let's talk about that. One of you go ahead. Throw the ball to one of you.

Debbie: So I'm gonna segue into an another part of this. how did you two actually meet? Did you guys meet each other inside the rec center? Yes. Okay, let's talk about that. One of you go ahead. Throw the ball to one of you. Well,

Sam Orlansky (phone): Yeah, I mean that's just you know, started playing together, started talking. But you had not met previously living in the neighborhood. We just met sitting on the bench. Yeah, like every waiting for a game. Same way we met. Just chatting. And then I knew right away. Right. I I really liked her.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I mean

Debbie: I mean

Susan Duffy: I mean, yeah, I mean that's just, you know, started playing together, started talking. But you had not met previously living in that we just met sitting on the bench. Yep, like every waiting for a game. Same way we met. Just chatting. And then I knew right away. Right.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Yeah. I mean that's just, you know, started playing together, started talking. But you had not met previously living in the sitting on the bench. Yep, like everybody waiting for a game. Same way we met. Just chatting. And then I knew right away. Right.

Debbie: Yeah, I mean that's just you know, started playing together, started talking. But you had not met previously living in the we just met sitting on the bench. Yeah, like every waiting for a game. Same way we met. Just chatting. And then I knew right away. Right.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I I really liked her. And I thought I want to spend more time with her. She's really cool. Yeah. Definitely. And who connected with who first? It just happened? I think it just happened. I think it just happened.

Susan Duffy: I I really liked her and I thought I wanna spend more time with her. She's really cool. Yeah. Definitely. And who connected with who first? It just happened?

Debbie: I I really liked her. And I thought I want to spend more time with her. She's yeah, really cool. Yeah. Definitely. And who connected with who first? It just happened? I think it just happened. I think it just happened.

Sam Orlansky (phone): to spend more time with her. She's really cool. Yeah. Definitely. And who connected with who first? It just happened? I think it just happened. I think it just happened organically. Yep. And you immediately

Susan Duffy: I think I happened. I think just happened organically. Yep. And you immediately liked each other. Yeah. Yep. And did you have any like immediate first impressions of each other beyond that? I just thought Susan was really, really nice. I I think you're just sitting on the bench and you start a conversation and it's like there's just you know, with some people there's just that connection. Yeah. So do you guys remember when I walked into the rec center for the first time by chance? I do.

Sam Orlansky (phone): liked each other. Yeah. Yep. And did you have any like immediate first impressions of each other beyond that? I just Susan was really, really nice. I I think you're just sitting on the bench and you start a conversation and it's like there's just you know, with some people there's just that connection.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Organically. Yep. And you immediately liked each other. Yeah. Yep. And did you have any like immediate first impressions of each other beyond that? I just thought Susan was really, really nice. I I think you're just sitting on the bench and you start a conversation and it's like there's just, you know, with some people, there's just that connection. Yeah. So do you guys remember when I walked into the rec center for the first time by chance? I do.

Debbie: Organically. Yep. And you immediately liked each other. Yeah. Yep. And did you have any like immediate first impressions of each other beyond that? I just thought Susan was really, really nice. I think you're just sitting on the bench and you start a conversation and it's like there's just, you know, with some people, there's just that connection. Yeah. So do you guys remember when I walked into the rec center for the first time by chance? I do.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Yeah. So do you guys remember when I walked into the rec center for the first time by chance? I do. You played on court four. Wow. Is that the far one? And I thought, he's new. Who's that? that's Sam. And I kept calling I thought I thought you were Ben for some reason. I think you called me Scott too. And s I yeah, maybe Scott. And but it then we played a few games together and I just thought you were so funny. Aww, let me hit my aw button. fuck it, I

Sam Orlansky (mac): You played on court four.

Debbie: You played on court four.

Susan Duffy: You played on court four. What is that the far one? And I thought, he's new. Who's that? that's Sam. And I kept calling I thought I thought you were Ben for something. I think you called me Scott too. And s I yeah, maybe Scott. And but it then we played a few games together and I just thought you were so funny. Awww,

Debbie: What? Is that the far one? And I thought, he's new. Who's that? that's Sam. And I kept calling, I thought, I thought you were Ben for some reason. I think you called me Scott too. And I yeah, maybe Scott. And but and then we played a few games together and I just thought you were so funny. wait,

Sam Orlansky (mac): Is the far one? And I thought, he's new. Who's that? that's Sam. And I kept calling I thought, I thought you were Ben for some reason. I think you called me Scott too. And I yeah, maybe Scott. And but and then we played a few games together and I just thought you were so funny. Aw, wait,

Sam Orlansky (phone): mouth here and there. So then I thought, hmm, okay, well I have four brothers, bring it on. We've had the best time playing with you. And you and I do you remember meeting me? I do. yeah, and I think the relationship just continued because then I'd see you up at the park. I mean I think

Debbie: then you had a little bit of potty mouth here and there. So then I thought, well, okay, well I have four brothers. Bring it on. We've had the best time playing with you. Yeah. Do you remember meeting me? I do. yeah, and I think the relationship just continued because then I'd see you up

Sam Orlansky (mac): and then you had a little bit of potty mouth here and there. So then I thought, well, okay, well, I have four brothers, bring it on. We've had the best time playing with you. And you do you remember meeting me? I do. yeah, and I think the relationship just continued because then I'd see you up

Susan Duffy: And then you had a little bit of potty mouth here and there. So then I thought, hmm okay, well I have four brothers, bring it on. We've had the best time playing with you. Do you remember meeting me? I do. yeah, and I think the relationship just continued because then I'd see you up at

Sam Orlansky (mac): at the park. I mean, I think you know, I I was telling Deb on the way over we were talking about our experiences and

Debbie: at the park. I mean, I think, you know, I I was telling Deb on the way over we were talking about our experiences and

Susan Duffy: the park. I mean, I think you know, I I was telling Deb on the way over we were talking about our experiences and

Sam Orlansky (phone): You know, I I was telling Deb on the way over, we were talking about our experiences and one of them was like I was playing with you up at Cypress and you're like, Okay, let's do stacking and you're like, Okay, you ready? So this is what I'm gonna do and you're like going really fast and I'm like, What? And and

Sam Orlansky (mac): One of them was like I was playing with you up at Cypress and you're like, Okay, let's do stacking and you're like, Okay, you ready? So this is what I'm gonna do and you're like going really fast and I'm like, What?

Susan Duffy: One of them was like I was playing with you up at Cypress and you're like, Okay, let's do stacking and you're like, Okay, you ready? So but this is what I'm gonna do and you're like going really fast and I'm like, What?

Debbie: One of them was like I was playing with you up in Cypress and you're like, Okay, let's do stacking. And you're like, Okay, you ready? So this is what I'm gonna do and you're like going really fast and I'm like, What?

Sam Orlansky (phone): finally you said, Okay, let's just let's just keep our original spot.

Debbie: And finally you said, okay, let's just let's

Susan Duffy: I mean you said, Okay, let's just let's

Sam Orlansky (mac): You said, Okay, let's just let's just keep our original spots. I'm like, I'm just trying to keep score. Forget about stacking. You and Clyde were trying to get us to stack one day and we did w Susan and I are looking at Yeah, we're not doing that. Yeah, but you know that's a lot how a lot of people feel about it when they first do it. But it's I mean, it's just like anything. You you you gotta c you gotta work at it and practice it and commit to it. But you don't need it in the rec center. No. But in fact if you look did it in the rec center it

Susan Duffy: just keep our original spots. I'm like, I'm just trying to keep score or forget about stacking. You and Clyde were trying to get us to stack one day and we did we Susan and I are looking at stuff like, Yeah, we're not doing that. Yeah, but you know that's a lot how a lot of people feel about it when they first do it. Yeah. But it does I mean it's just like anything. You you you gotta c you gotta work at it and practice it and commit to it. But you don't need it in the rec center. No. But in fact if you looked it the rec center it

Debbie: just keep our original spots. I'm like, I'm just trying to keep score. Forget about stacking. You and Clyde were trying to get us to stack one day and we did Susan and I are looking at so I think, yeah, we're not doing that. Yeah, but you know that's a lot how a lot of people feel about it when they first do it. Yeah. But it's I mean, it's just like anything. You you you gotta c you gotta work at it and practice it and commit to it. But you don't need it in the rec center. No.

Sam Orlansky (phone): I'm like, I'm just trying to keep score. Forget about stacking. You and Clyde were trying to get us to stack one day and we did w Susan and I are looking like yeah, we're not doing that. Yeah, but you're not That's a lot how a lot of people feel about it when they first do it. But it's I mean it's just like anything. You you you gotta c you gotta work at it and practice it and commit to it. But you don't need it in the rec center. No. But in fact if you looked it the rec center it would People would be so confused.

Debbie: But in fact, if you looked it the rec center, it would People would be so confused. And frustrated.

Sam Orlansky (mac): People would be so confused. And frustrated.

Sam Orlansky (phone): And frustrated.

Susan Duffy: People would be so confused. And frustrated.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Well and then the other thing we

Sam Orlansky (mac): So you when you guys met me, what did you think of my game when I first came into the rec center? Well, you were a banger. Yeah. You loved to definitely a banger. You still are. No, I'm not. I mean, you're you mix it up, but you can still you you play nice.

Susan Duffy: So you when you guys met me, what did you think of my game when I first came into the rec center? Well you were a banger. Yeah. You weren't definitely a banger. You still are. No, I'm not. I mean you're you mix it up, but you can still you you play nice.

Debbie: So you when you guys met me, what did you think of my game when I first came into the rec center? Well, you were a banger. Yeah. You're definitely a banger. still are. No, I'm not. Yeah. I mean, you're you mix it up, but you can still you you play nice

Sam Orlansky (phone): what did you think of my game when I first came into the rec center? Well you were a banger. Yeah. You love to be Definitely a banger. You still are. I'm not. I mean you're you mix it up, but you can still you you play nice until you don't.

Debbie: until you don't. I agree with that.

Sam Orlansky (mac): until you don't. I agree with that.

Susan Duffy: Until you don't. I agree with that.

Sam Orlansky (phone): With that.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I play nice in the rec center. I I come in there and work all my softies and dinks. These days but wait, if someone mess if someone messes with me like that. What about when that guy messed with you? I know. Well I was gonna talk about that too. Talk about it now. Sam's my enforcer. I feel like I have a bodyguard when I'm there. Wait, hold on.

Susan Duffy: I play nice in the rec center. I I come in there and work all my softies and dinks, these. But it wait, if someone mess if someone messes with me. Like what about when that guy messed with you? I know. Well I was gonna talk about that too. Talk about it now. Sam's my enforcer. I feel like I have a bodyguard when I'm there. Wait, hold on.

Sam Orlansky (phone): I play nice in the rec center. I I come in there and work all my softies and dinks these days. I've been watching. But it wait, if someone mess if someone messes with me. Like that what about when that guy messed with you? I know, well I was gonna talk about that too. Talk about it now. Sam's my enforcer. I feel like I have a bodyguard when I'm there. Wait, hold on. He means big

Debbie: I play nice in the rec center. I I come in there and work all my softies and dinks. These and you talk and but it wait, if someone mess if someone messes with me. Like what about when that guy messed with you? I know. Well I was gonna talk about that too. Talk about it now. Sam's my enforcer. I feel like I have a bodyguard when I'm there. Wait, hold on.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Do you mean big bad Bob? You know? He won't be listening, don't worry. I know. Well, I mean, I just love the fact that you you have our backs. It's like, you know, we're mistreated. Tal we'll talk about that. What happened? he was you go ahead. Well, he wa he was going off the rails about a ball coming across the court. We all saw it. We all knew we needed to stop. And he comes up to the net and he starts screaming. And we're like,

Sam Orlansky (phone): bad bob.

Susan Duffy: You make big bad Bob, you know? He won't be listening, don't worry. I know. Well, I mean, I just love the fact that you you have our backs. It's like, you know, we're mistreated. Talk we'll talk about that. What happened? he was you go ahead. Well, he wa he was going off the rails about a ball coming across the court. We all saw it, we all knew we needed to stop. And he comes up to the net and he starts screaming. And we're like

Debbie: You mean big bad Bob?

Sam Orlansky (phone): You know? He won't be listening, don't worry. I know. Well, I mean I just love the fact that you you have our backs. It's like, you know, we're mistreated. Tal we'll talk about that. What happened? he was you go ahead. Well, he wa he was going off the rails about a ball coming across the court. We all saw it, we all knew we needed to stop and he comes up to the net and he starts screaming. And we're like the guy I was playing with we're like,

Debbie: You know, he won't be listening, don't worry. I know. Well, I mean, I just love the fact that you you have our backs. It's like, you know, we're mistreated. Talk we'll talk about that. What happened? he was you go ahead. Well, he wa he was going off the rails about a ball coming across the court. We all saw it. We all knew we needed to stop. And he comes up to the net and he starts screaming. And we're like,

Sam Orlansky (phone): Who what's his problem? And he stormed off the court

Debbie: the guy I was playing with we're like, what's his problem?

Sam Orlansky (mac): The guy I was playing with, we're like, what's his problem?

Susan Duffy: The guy I was playing with were like, Well, what's his problem?

Sam Orlansky (mac): And he stormed off the court, threw his paddle down on the bench, and and then later at the end I thought, well, he'll probably come over and apologize because that's what gentlemen do. And s you know, and I'm like, I said to I said to him I have never been talked to, screamed at by a man.

Susan Duffy: And he stormed off the court, threw his paddle down on the bench and and then later at the end I thought, well, he'll probably come over and apologize 'cause that's what gentlemen do and s you know, and I'm like I said to I said to Michael, I have never been talked to screamed at by a man.

Debbie: And he stormed off the court.

Sam Orlansky (phone): threw his paddle down on the bench and and then later at the end I thought, well he'll probably come over and apologize 'cause that's what gentlemen do and s you know, and I'm like I said to I said to Mike I have never been talked to screamed at by a man.

Debbie: threw his paddle down on the bench and and then later at the end I thought, well, he'll probably come over and apologize because that's what gentlemen do. And s you know, and I'm like, I said to I said to Mike I have never been talked to screamed at by a man.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Cool, man. Ever.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Ever except for you.

Susan Duffy: Ever

Debbie: Ever

Sam Orlansky (mac): Can you say the guy's about the guy's age? What do you think? Seventies? Well, I'm in my seventies. Yeah, I th I think so, maybe more. I think maybe more. I think Bob's a little older than me. Yeah. So he got micro and I said He's probably in his eighties, right?

Susan Duffy: Can you say the guys about the guy's age? What do you think? Seventies? Well, I'm in my seventies. Yeah, I I think so maybe more. I think maybe more. I think Bob's a little older than me. Yeah. So he got micro and I said she He's probably in his eighties, right?

Sam Orlansky (phone): age? What do you think? Seventies? Well, I'm at my seventies. Yeah, I th I think so, maybe more. I think maybe more. I think Bob's a little older than me. Yeah. So he got micro. And I said she He's probably in his eighties, right?

Debbie: Can you say the guys about the guy's age? What do you think? 70s? Well, I'm in my 70s. Yeah, I think I think so. Maybe more. I think maybe more. I think Bob's a little older. Yeah. So he got my grill. And I said, He's probably in his 80s, right?

Sam Orlansky (phone): He's thinking that I don't know, he's an OG.

Sam Orlansky (mac): You think that I don't know, he's an OG.

Susan Duffy: You think that I don't know, he's an OG.

Debbie: You think that I don't know, he's an OG. All

Sam Orlansky (phone): Alright, hold on a

Sam Orlansky (mac): All hold on a second.

Debbie: right, hold on

Susan Duffy: Alright, hold on a

Sam Orlansky (phone): second.

Debbie: a second. All right, listen, for all you super, super, super, super, super old guys out there, this is no longer acceptable behavior in 2026. Right. I usually will not come for people like this, but if you fuck with Susan or Debbie or you point a finger in somebody's fucking face, I am going to body bag you. Again, super OGs. This is not.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Alright, listen, for all you super, super, super, super, super old guys out there, this is no longer acceptable behavior in 2026. Right. I usually will not come for people like this, but if you fuck with Susan or Debbie or you point a finger in somebody's fucking face, I am going to body bag you. Again, super OGs. This is not

Susan Duffy: second. Alright, listen. For all you super, super, super, super, super old guys out there, this is no longer acceptable behavior in 2026. Right. I usually will not come for people like this, but if you fuck with Susan or Debbie or you point a finger in somebody's fucking face, I am going to body bag you. Again, super OGs. This is not

Sam Orlansky (mac): Wow, listen, for all you super, super, super, super, super old guys out there, this is no longer acceptable behavior in two thousand twenty six. Right. I usually will not come for people like this, but if you fuck with Susan or Debbie or you point a finger in somebody's fucking face, I am going to body bag you. Again, super OGs. This is not

Sam Orlansky (phone): appropriate behavior in 2026. One of the mid OGs is going to come for you.

Sam Orlansky (mac): appropriate behavior in two thousand twenty-six. One

Susan Duffy: appropriate behavior in 2026. One

Debbie: appropriate behavior in 2026. One

Sam Orlansky (mac): of the mid OGs is gonna come for you.

Susan Duffy: of the mid OGs is going to come for you.

Debbie: of the mid OGs is going to come for you.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Very well said, Sam. Very well said. I think I'm gonna get a lot of likes for this take. All right, I know what I was gonna

Susan Duffy: Very well said, Sam. Very well said. I think I'm gonna get a lot of likes for this take. All right,

Debbie: Very well said, Sam. Very well said. I think I'm gonna get a lot of likes for this take. All right,

Sam Orlansky (mac): I'm gonna get a lot of likes for the take. All right. Now you guys ready for this one? Yep.

Susan Duffy: All right. Now, you guys ready for this one? Yep.

Debbie: Right. Now, you guys ready for this one? Yep.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Now I'm gonna talk about my first impressions of you. no. no. I'm gonna start with Susan first. Okay. So

Susan Duffy: Now I'm gonna talk about my first impressions of you. no. no. I'm gonna start with Susan first. Okay. So

Debbie: Now I'm gonna talk about my first impressions of you. no. no. I'm gonna start with Susan first. Okay. So

Sam Orlansky (mac): Now I'm gonna talk about my first impressions of you. no. no. I'm gonna start with Susan first. Okay. So

Sam Orlansky (phone): I would say in I would say in gener in general, well let me back it up. I have a really, really, really, really, really, really, really good relationship with my own mother. I I feel comfortable telling her anything, sharing with her anything. She's the first person that I go to when I have any anguish mental or physical. and I I credit my mother for the type of person who I am and how I get along with people. my mother

Sam Orlansky (mac): I would say in I would say in gener in general, well let me back it up. I have a really, really, really, really, really, really, really good relationship with my own mother. I feel comfortable telling her anything, sharing with her anything. She's the first person that I go to when I have anything

Susan Duffy: I would say in I would say in gener in general, well let me back it up. I have a really, really, really, really, really, really, really good relationship with my own mother. I I feel comfortable telling her anything, sharing with her anything. She's the first person that I go to when I have any anguish mental or physical. and I I credit my mother for the type of person I am and how I

Debbie: I would say in I would say in gener in general, well, let me back it up. I have a really, really, really, really, really, really, really good relationship with my own mother. I I feel comfortable telling her anything, sharing with her anything. She's the first person that I go to when I have any anguish mental or physical. and I I credit my mother for the type of person who I am and how

Sam Orlansky (mac): any anguish mental or physical. and I I credit my mother for the type of person who I am and how I

Debbie: I get along with people. my mother.

Sam Orlansky (mac): get along with people. My mother

Susan Duffy: get along with people. my mother

Sam Orlansky (phone): always says that I have the gift of Gab

Sam Orlansky (mac): always says that I have the gift of gab and it really comes from her. And so with that, I would say all through my life, I I I usually get along with everybody, but for some reason I I just do really well with women that are older than I am. Okay.

Susan Duffy: always says that I have the gift of gab and it really comes from her. And so with that, I would say all through my life, I I I usually get along with everybody, but for some reason I I just do really well with women that are older than I am. Okay.

Debbie: always says that I have the gift of Gab and it really comes from her. And so with that, I would say all through my life, I I I usually get along with everybody, but for some reason I I just do really well with women that are older than I am. Okay.

Sam Orlansky (phone): and it really comes from her. And so with that, I I would say all through my life, I I I usually get along with everybody, but for some reason I I just do really well with women that are older than I am. Okay. I no I I I I I think that we're kindred spirits, you know? Give me the idea. And so it was really easy.

Debbie: I no I I I I I think I think that we're kindred spirits, you know what I mean?

Susan Duffy: I no I I I I I think that is I think that we're kindred spirits, you know what I mean?

Sam Orlansky (mac): I think they were kindred spirits, you know. Tell me the idea. And so it was really easy for me to connect with you guys and hit it off with you guys and be vulnerable with you guys right away. And when I met Susan, it was actually kind of funny because she had a fr she had friends in common with my mother. And we we connected off of we connected from that and we just had a lot of

Susan Duffy: And so it was really easy.

Debbie: And so it was really easy.

Sam Orlansky (phone): For me to connect with you guys and hit it off with you guys and be vulnerable with you guys right away. And when I met Susan, it was actually kind of funny because she had fr she had friends in common with my mother. And we we connected off of, we connected from that. And we just had a lot of people that we knew and a lot

Susan Duffy: For me to connect with you guys and hit it off with you guys and be vulnerable with you guys right away. And when I met Susan, it was actually kind of funny because she had fr she had friends in common with my mother. And we we connected off of we connected from that. And we just had a lot of

Debbie: For me to connect with you guys and hit it off with you guys and be vulnerable with you guys right away. And when I met Susan, it was actually kind of funny because she had fr she had friends in common with my mother. And we we connected off of, we connected from that. And we just had a lot of people that we knew and a lot of common ground, and that's what sparked our relationship. with you, Debbie, this is this is a super embarrassing story for me.

Sam Orlansky (phone): of common ground, and that's what sparked our relationship. with you, Debbie, this is this is a super embarrassing story for me.

Sam Orlansky (mac): people that we knew and a lot of common ground and that's what sparked our relationship. with you, Debbie, this is this is a super embarrassing story for me,

Susan Duffy: people that we knew and a lot of common ground, and that's what sparked our relationship. with you, Debbie, this is this is a super embarrassing story for me.

Sam Orlansky (phone): But I remember when I played with you

Sam Orlansky (mac): but I remember when I played with you and I came home and I called a friend and I go you you wouldn't believe the woman that I played pickleball with. I think she was my mom's age. And he's like, yeah. He's like, great, now you're getting along with the older ladies. I'm like, I'm like, yeah, I was trying to keep it together.

Susan Duffy: But I remember when I played with you and I came home and I called a friend and I go, you you wouldn't believe the woman that I played pickleball with. I think she was my mom's age. And he's like, yeah? He's like, Great, now you're getting along with the older laser. And I'm like, I'm like, yeah, I was trying to keep it together,

Debbie: But I remember when I played with you and I came home and I called a friend and and I go, you you wouldn't believe the woman that I played pickleball with. I think she was my mom's age. And he's like, yeah. He's like, Great, now you're getting along with the older laser. I'm like, I'm like, yeah, I was trying to keep it together,

Sam Orlansky (phone): and I came home and I called a friend and I go you you wouldn't believe the woman that I played pickleball with. I think she was my mom's age. And he's like, yeah? He's like, Great, now you're getting along with the older laser. And I'm like, I'm like, yeah, I was trying to keep it together, but then at the very end of the game I couldn't hold back. I right before I ran off the court, I remember I said to her, my god, you smell so good.

Sam Orlansky (mac): But then at the very end of the game I couldn't hold back. I right before I ran off the court, I remember I said to her,

Susan Duffy: but then at the very end of the game, I couldn't hold back. I right before I ran off the court, I remember I said to her,

Debbie: but then at the very end of the game, I couldn't hold back. I right before I ran off the court, I remember I said to her, my god, you smell so good.

Sam Orlansky (mac): my god, you smell so good.

Susan Duffy: my god, you smell so good.

Sam Orlansky (phone): And you were like and you were so you were totally dressed the part. Like you had that you had your skirt on and your hair looked perfect. And I think I don't know I don't know I don't remember who said it. And I think it was my father. He was like, is this like a Mrs. Robinson situation?

Sam Orlansky (mac): And you were like, and you were so you were totally dressed the part. Like you had the you had your skirt on, your hair looked perfect. And I think I don't know I don't know I don't remember who said it. And I think it was my father. He was like, is this like a Mrs.

Susan Duffy: And you were like and you were so you were totally dressed the part. Like you had the you had your skirt on and your hair looked perfect. And I think I don't I don't know I I don't remember who said it. And I think it was my father. He was like, is this like a Mrs.

Debbie: And you were like and you were so you were totally dressed the part. Like you had the you had your skirt on and your hair looked perfect. And I think I don't know I don't know I I don't remember who said it. And I think it was my father. He was like, is this like a Mrs.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Robinson situation? my god, I am I've told this story to others, but You're killing me, Smalls. Anyway, I hope you're not embarrassed. I think I am.

Susan Duffy: Robinson situation? And I've told this story to others, but You're killing me, smalls.

Debbie: Robinson situation? my gosh. And I've told this story to others, but You're killing me, Smalls. Anyway, I hope you're not embarrassed. I think I am.

Sam Orlansky (phone): And I've told this story to others, but I'm You're killing me, Smalls. Anyway, I hope you're not embarrassed. I think I am.

Susan Duffy: Anyway, I hope you're not embarrassed. I think I am.

Sam Orlansky (phone): You're silly. Hey.

Sam Orlansky (mac): You're silly. Hey. Can I Yes you can, hold on. Do you remember the time you invited us to play with Aunt Shelle.

Susan Duffy: You're silly. Hey. Can I am I Yes, you can, hold on. Do you remember the time you invited us to play with Aunt Shelley? Shout out, cousin Adam and Aunt Shelle. Yeah, of course. Tell them. Of course. So we get this text from Sam and hey

Debbie: You're silly. Hey. Can I Yes, you can. Hold on. Do you remember the time you invited us to play with Aunt Shelle?

Sam Orlansky (phone): Yes, you can, hold on. Do you remember the time you invited us to play with Aunt Shelley? Shout out cousin Adam and Aunt Shelle. Yeah, of course. Tell them. Of course. So we get this text from Sam and hey, my Aunt Shelle, she just moved

Debbie: Shout out cousin Adam and Aunt Shelle. Yeah, of course. Tell that. So we get this text from Sam and hey,

Sam Orlansky (mac): Shout out, cousin Adam and Aunt Shelle. Yeah, of course. Tell that. Of course. So we get this text from Sam and hey,

Sam Orlansky (phone): to Bernardo Heights and you know, she really wants to play pickleball at her club and was wondering if you and Susan would want to come play with Aunt Shelley.

Sam Orlansky (mac): my Aunt Shelle, she just moved to Bernardo Heights, and you know, she really wants to play pickleball at her club and was wondering if you and Susan would want

Debbie: my Aunt Shelle, she just moved to Bernardo Heights and you know she really wants to play pickleball at her club and was wondering if you and Susan would

Susan Duffy: My Aunt Shelle, she just moved to Bernardo Heights and you know she really wants to play pickleball at her club and was wondering if you and Susan would want to come play with Aunt Shelle. And we said, yes, we're in. Sure. So we go over and we have the scrape game at Aunt Shelle's club and she's so sweet. And then we're playing this game, and as we said, we're banger sisters. And sadly, I may or may not have hit Aunt Shelley in the cheek with the ball.

Debbie: want to come play with Aunt Shelle. And we said, yes, we're in. Sure. So we go over and we have this great game at Aunt Shelle's club and she's so sweet. And then we're

Sam Orlansky (mac): to come play with Aunt Shelle. And we said, Yes, we're in. Sure. So we go over and we have this great game at Aunt Shelle's club, and she's so sweet.

Sam Orlansky (phone): We said, yes, we're in. Sure. So we go over and we have this great game at Aunt Shelley's club and she's so sweet. And then we're playing this game and as we said, we're banger sisters. And sadly, I may or may not have hit Aunt Shelley in the cheek with the ball.

Sam Orlansky (mac): And then we're playing this game, and as we said, we're banger sisters. And sadly, I may or may not have hit Aunt Shelle in the cheek with the ball.

Debbie: Playing this game, and as we said, we're banger sisters. And sadly, I may or may not have hit Angelle in the cheek with the ball.

Sam Orlansky (phone): And Sam and I'm mortified. I feel so bad. And Aunt Shelle's saying, I'm okay, I'm okay.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Ouch! And Sam, and I'm mortified, I feel so bad. And actually saying, I'm okay, I'm okay. Sam's falling to the ground, rolled up over fetal position.

Debbie: And Sam, and I'm mortified, I feel so bad. And Angela's saying, I'm okay, I'm okay. Sam's falling to the ground in fetal position,

Susan Duffy: And Sam, and I'm mortified, I feel so bad, and Aunt Shelle's saying, I'm okay, I'm okay. Sam's falling to the ground in like a fetal position,

Sam Orlansky (phone): Sam's falling to the ground. She's rolling over the needle position, laughing fine tears. And I'm

Susan Duffy: laughing prime tears. And I'm going, What Debbie felt so bad? I am running across to make sure Aunt Shelley's okay. And by the time so then that was that morning. Wait, you didn't you forgot one part. That was on the first point.

Sam Orlansky (mac): laughing, crying tears. And I'm going, what Debbie felt so I am running across to make sure Aunt Shelley's okay. And by the time so then that was that morning. Wait, you didn't you forgot one part. That was on the first point.

Debbie: laughing, crying tears. And I'm going, What I am running across to make sure Aunt Shelley's okay. And

Sam Orlansky (phone): going, what Debbie felt so bad. I am running across to make sure Aunt Shelley's okay. And by the time so then that was that morning. Wait, you didn't you forgot one part. That was on the first point. You hit her in the face on the first

Debbie: By the time so then that was that morning. Wait, you didn't you forgot one part. That was on the first point.

Sam Orlansky (phone): point. it hit the net.

Susan Duffy: You hit her in the face in the first place.

Sam Orlansky (mac): in the face on the first point.

Debbie: You hit her in the face on the first point.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Well it hit the net.

Sam Orlansky (phone): It was off the net. It was off the net.

Susan Duffy: Hit the net

Debbie: Hit the net

Susan Duffy: and it was off the net. It was off the net. So the next morning I I show up at the rec center just to play pickleball and and five separate people came up. I hear you hit Aunt Shelle in the face with the pickleball. I go, how did my gosh. So It's because it was the fucking funniest thing ever. I couldn't stop talking about it. I called my dad right away.

Debbie: and it was off the net. It was off the net. So the next morning I I show up at the rec center just to play pickleball and and five separate people came. I hear you hit Aunt Shelle in face.

Sam Orlansky (mac): It was off the net. It was off the net. So the next morning I I show up at the rec center just to play pickleball and and five separate people came up and go, I hear you hit Aunt Shelley in the face with the pickleball. I go, how did my gosh. So anyway. I called my dad right away.

Sam Orlansky (phone): So the next morning I I show up at the rec center just to play pickleball and and five separate people came up. I hear you hit Aunt Shelle in the face with the pickleball. I go, how do you my gosh. It's because it was the fucking funniest thing ever. I couldn't stop talking about it. I I called my dad right away. I called Adam right away.

Debbie: With the pitbull ball. I go, how did my gosh. It's because it was the fucking funniest thing ever. I couldn't stop talking about it. I called my dad right away.

Sam Orlansky (phone): I felt like you know how sweet Debbie is. She felt horrible. I felt horrible. And you were just bowled over in laughter. You you overdid it on the feeling bad. It wasn't that bad. She she still plays. Well I she doesn't play with you. She may still play, but do you notice that we have never been invited back? Yeah, exactly. Auntie Shelley, I love you. Me too, Auntie Shelley.

Debbie: And I called Adam right away. I felt and you know how sweet Debbie is. She felt horrible. I felt horrible the whole time. You you overdid it on the feeling bad. It wasn't that bad. She she still plays.

Sam Orlansky (mac): And I called Adam right away. I felt and you know how sweet Debbie is. She felt horrible. I felt horrible when you were just bowled over and laughed her. You you overdid it on the feeling bad. It wasn't that bad. She she still plays. Well, I'm telling you about She may still play, but do you notice that we have never been invited back? Yeah, exactly. Auntie Shelle, I love you. Me too, Auntie Shelle.

Susan Duffy: I called Adam right away. Well, and you know how sweet Debbie is. She felt warm. I felt horrible the whole time. You you overdid it on the feeling bad. It wasn't that bad. She she still plays. She may still play, but do you notice that we have never been invited back? Yeah, exactly. Auntie Shelley, I love you. Me too, Auntie Shelley.

Debbie: She's she's playing with She may still play, but do you notice that we have never been invited back? Yeah, exactly. Auntie Shelley, I love you. Me too, Auntie Shelley. That was so funny. That was hilarious.

Sam Orlansky (phone): That was so funny. That was hilarious. Okay. Okay. Let's move on to

Susan Duffy: That was so funny. That was hilarious.

Sam Orlansky (mac): So funny. That was hilarious.

Sam Orlansky (phone): you feel young again? Yes. In my in my mind I feel like I'm young. Right. And then you know your body goes, no no no no no. But not I mean, but you you just do it. You just keep moving. Keep moving. You know what I love about pickleball too is that, you know, like

Sam Orlansky (mac): Does pickleball make you feel young again? Yes. In my in my mind, I feel like I'm young. Right. And then, you know, your body goes, no, no, no, no, no. But no, I mean, but you you just do it. You just keep moving. Keep moving. You know what I love about pickleball too

Susan Duffy: Does pickleball make you feel young again? Yes. In my in my mind, I feel like I'm young. Right. And then, you know, your body goes, no, no, no, no, no. But not I mean, but you you just do it. You just keep moving. Keep moving. You know what I love about pickleball

Debbie: Does pickleball make you feel young again? Yes. In my in my mind, I feel like I'm young. Right. And then, you know, your body goes, no, no, no, no, no. But no, I mean, but you you just do it. You just keep moving. Keep moving. You know what I love about pickleball

Susan Duffy: too is that, you know, like at

Debbie: too is that, you know, like at

Sam Orlansky (mac): is that, you know, like at

Sam Orlansky (phone): At our age people are talking about, Well, do I move into a fifty and older community and stuff like that? And the reason why I would never do that is because I don't want to be around all that negativity. When I go to the gym and I'm with eighty five year olds, I'm playing against nine year olds. And I and the median age is what keeps you young. Yeah. I mean there are a lot of older people we play with, but

Sam Orlansky (mac): At our age, people are talking about, well, do I move into a fifty and older community and stuff like that? And the reason why I would never do that is because I don't want to be around all that negativity. When I go to the gym and I'm with eighty-five year olds, I'm playing against nine year olds. And I and the median age is what keeps you young. Yeah. I mean, there are a lot

Debbie: At our age, people are talking about, well, do I move into a fifty and older community and stuff like that? And the reason why I would never do that is because I don't want to be around all that negativity. When I go to the gym and I'm with 85 year olds, I'm playing against nine year olds. And I and the median age is what keeps you young. Yeah. I mean, there are a

Susan Duffy: At our age people are talking about, well, do I move into a fifty and older community and stuff like that? And the reason why I would never do that is because I don't want to be around all that negativity. When I go to the gym and I'm with eighty five year olds, I'm playing against nine year olds. And I and the median age is what keeps you young. Yeah. I mean, there are a lot

Debbie: lot of older people we play with, but

Sam Orlansky (mac): of older people we play with, but

Susan Duffy: of older people we play with, but

Sam Orlansky (phone): You know what? They're young at heart. They're young at heart. They're out there not sitting garage. They're not sitting home in recliners. They are out there moving and they are fun to play with. And they've become come some of our great friends. Really good friends. You know, so a lot of those people in the in the gym are true motivation for me. Yeah, for sure. Because I I want to be just like them when when I get old. And

Sam Orlansky (mac): You know what? They're young at heart. They're young at heart. They're out there. They're not sitting garage. They're not sitting home in recliners. They are out there moving and they're fun to play with. And they've become some of our great friends. Really good friends. You know, so a lot of those people in the in the gym are true motivation for me. Yeah, for sure. Because I I want to be just like them

Susan Duffy: You know what? They're young at heart. They're young at heart. They're out there not sitting garage. They're not sitting home and recliners. They are out there moving and they are fun to play with. And they've become come some of our great friends as well. You know, so a lot of those people in the in the gym are true motivation for me. Yeah, for sure. Because I I want to be just like them. Mm-hmm.

Debbie: You know what? They're young at heart. They're young at heart. They're out there garage. They're not sitting home and recliners. They are out there moving and they are fun to play with. And they've become come some of our great friends as well. So a lot of those people in the in the gym are true motivation for me. Yeah, for sure. Because I I want to be just like them.

Sam Orlansky (phone): You know, I see certain people out there playing

Sam Orlansky (mac): when I get old. And

Debbie: And

Sam Orlansky (mac): You know, I see certain people out there playing with whatever conditions or whatever ailments that come with age. And and I often do this after tournaments. Not I I do it to build my confidence too, but I come in for purposes of gratitude, right? You look around, definitely, you see community, you see people who you see people who have all sorts of ailments, but when when they're in the rectangle, it goes away. Yeah. It goes away.

Susan Duffy: You know, I see certain people out there playing with whatever conditions or whatever ailments that come with age. And and I often do this after tournaments. Not I I do it to build my confidence too, but I come in for purposes of gratitude, right? You look around, definitely, you see community, you see people who you see people who have all sorts of ailments, but when when they're in the rectangle, it goes away. Yeah. It goes away.

Debbie: You know, I see certain people out there playing with whatever conditions or whatever ailments that come with age. And and I often do this after tournaments. Not I I do it to build my confidence too, but I come in for purposes of gratitude, right? You look around, you see community, you see people who you see people who have all sorts of ailments, but when when they're in the rectangle, it goes away. Yeah. It goes away.

Sam Orlansky (phone): with whatever conditions or whatever ailments that come with age. And and I often do this after tournaments. Not I I do it to build my confidence too, but I come in for purposes of gratitude, right? You look around, definitely, you see community, you see people who you see people who have all sorts of ailments, but when when they're in the rectangle, it goes away. Yeah. It goes away. And then when you're gone for a little bit, like

Sam Orlansky (mac): And then when you're gone for a little bit, like

Susan Duffy: And then when you're gone for a little bit, like

Debbie: And then when you're gone for a little bit, like

Sam Orlansky (phone): on vacation or you're out of town for just even a weekend you you're just so excited to get back and see everybody. I know. Catch up and see what's been going on and they become your family over time. All right, let me paint a picture from

Sam Orlansky (mac): On vacation or you're out of town for just even a weekend. You you're just so excited to get back and see everybody. I know. Catch up and see what's been going on and they become your family over time.

Susan Duffy: on vacation or you're out of town for just even a weekend you you're just so excited to get back and see everybody. I know catch up and see what's been going on and they become your family over time.

Debbie: On vacation, or you're out of town for just even a weekend, you you're just so excited to get back and see everybody. I know. Catch up and see what's been going on, and they become your family over time.

Sam Orlansky (mac): All right. Let me paint a picture from you. Let me paint the picture for you. You guys are both twenty-one years old. Susan, for some reason, is on indefinite vacation in San Diego. She's sitting on the beach.

Sam Orlansky (phone): you. Let me paint a picture for you. You guys are both twenty one years old. Susan for some reason is on indefinite vacation in San Diego. She's sitting on the beach

Debbie: All right, let me paint a picture from you. Let me paint a picture for you. You guys are both 21 years old. Susan, for some reason, is on an indefinite vacation in San Diego. She's sitting on the beach.

Susan Duffy: All right, let me paint a picture from you. Let me paint a picture for you. You guys are both twenty-one years old. Susan for some reason is on an indefinite vacation in San Diego. She's sitting on the beach

Sam Orlansky (phone): And she is. Okay,

Sam Orlansky (mac): And course she is. Okay, fine. She's sitting on the beach covered in shade. And all of a sudden a young Debbie Rubin stumbles by and you you you get into conversation. What would that conversation have been like? Would you guys have liked each other right away? Probably. Probably. Yeah, if you guys became friends right away.

Susan Duffy: And where she is. Okay, fine. She's sitting on the beach covered in shade. Exactly. And all of a sudden, a young Debbie Rubin stumbles by and you get into conversation. What would that conversation have been like? Would you guys have liked each other right?

Debbie: And she is okay, fine. She's sitting on the beach covered in shade. Exactly. And all of a sudden a young Debbie Rubin s stumbles by and you you you get into conversation. What would that conversation have been like? Would you guys have liked each other right away?

Sam Orlansky (phone): fine, she's sitting on the beach covered in shade. Exactly. And all of a sudden a young Debbie Rubin s stumbles by and y you you get into conversation. What would that conversation have been like? Would you guys have liked each other right away? Probably. Probably. Yeah, if you guys became friends right away.

Susan Duffy: Probably probably. Yeah, if you guys became friends right away,

Debbie: Probably. Yeah, if you guys became friends right away,

Sam Orlansky (phone): Who's the bad influence? Me. yeah. Definitely not me. Yeah, who's more responsible? She's the good girl. Well, I'm good too. Who's the one who's keeping you guys out too late? Me. Who who would be the better wing woman?

Susan Duffy: who's the bad influence? Me. definitely not me. Yeah, who's more responsible? She's the good girl. Well, I'm good too. Who's the one who's keeping you guys out too late? Me.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Who's the bad influence? Me. yeah. Definitely not me. Yeah. Who's more responsible? She's the good girl. Well, I'm going to who's the one who's keeping you guys out too late? Me.

Debbie: who's the bad influence? Me. definitely not me. Yeah, who's more responsible? She's the good girl. Well, I'm good too. Who's the one who's keeping you guys out too late? Me.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Who who would be the better wingwoman?

Susan Duffy: Who who would be the better wingwoman?

Debbie: Who who would be the better wingwoman?

Sam Orlansky (mac): Maybe me. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Sure. And would you have competed with each other? I don't compete with my friends. I I embrace whatever

Sam Orlansky (phone): Maybe me. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Sure. And would you have competed with each other? I don't compete with my friends. I I embrace whatever they bring to the table and I love

Susan Duffy: Maybe me. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Sure. And would you have competed with each other? I don't compete with my friends. I I embrace whatever

Debbie: Maybe me. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Sure. And would you have competed with each other? I don't compete with my friends. I I embrace whatever

Susan Duffy: they bring to the table and I love that. I just love everything. Yeah. That's just hey, this is a memo for you youngsters, the little girlies out there. Say it again. What? I don't compete with my friends. I don't compete with my friends. You and and you know

Sam Orlansky (phone): that. I just love everything. Yeah. That's just hey, this is a memo for you youngsters, the little girlies out there. Say it again. What? I don't compete with my friends. I don't compete with my friends. You and and you know

Sam Orlansky (mac): They bring to the table and I love that. I just love everything. Yeah. That's just hey, this is a memo for you youngsters, the little girlies out there. Say it again. What? I don't compete. I don't compete with my friends. You and and you know,

Debbie: they bring to the table and I love that. I just love everything. Yeah. That's just hey, this is a memo for you youngsters, the little girlies out there. Say it again. What? I don't compete. I don't compete with my friends. You and and you know,

Sam Orlansky (phone): I always tell my kids Tal

Sam Orlansky (mac): I always tell my kids talk talk to my daughters. Go ahead. no. I always tell my kids, I go, you know, because there will always be people that you you enjoy being around, and then there are those people that, you know.

Sam Orlansky (phone): talk to my daughters, go ahead. I always tell my kids, I go, you know, 'cause there will always be people that you you enjoy being around and then there are those people that, you know, maybe you don't so

Debbie: I always tell my kids talk talk to my daughter.

Susan Duffy: I always tell my kids talk to my daughters. Go ahead. I always tell my kids, I go, you know, 'cause there will always be people that you you enjoy being around and then there are those people that, you know,

Debbie: Go ahead. I always tell my kids, I go, you know, because there will always be people that you you enjoy being around. And then there are those people that, you know,

Sam Orlansky (phone): much enjoy being around. But I always tell my kids, you know, focus on something you do like and and just focus on that and you can leave the rest behind. You don't have to be best friends with everybody. You just

Sam Orlansky (mac): Maybe you don't so much enjoy being around, but I always tell my kids, you know, focus on something you do like and and just focus on that and you can leave the rest behind. You don't have to be best friends

Susan Duffy: maybe you don't so much enjoy being around. But I always tell my kids, you know, focus on something you do like and and just focus on that and you can leave the rest behind. You don't have to be best friends

Debbie: maybe you don't so much enjoy being around. But I always tell my kids, you know, focus on something you do like and and just focus on that and you can leave the rest behind. You don't have to be best friends

Sam Orlansky (mac): with everybody. You just, you know what I mean? But you always, always, always have to be kind. You always have to be kind.

Susan Duffy: with everybody. You just

Debbie: with everybody. You just, you know what I mean? But you always, always, always have to be kind.

Sam Orlansky (phone): You know what I mean? But you always, always, always have to be kind. You always have to be kind.

Susan Duffy: You know what I mean? But you always, always, always have to be kind. You always have to be kind.

Debbie: You always have to be kind.

Sam Orlansky (phone): I like that you said that because this I this seems to be a show. I feel like everybody has mentioned kindness, in pickleball a lot. it's something it's some it's like one of the things that comes up when people when I ask people how they want to be remembered. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. So all

Sam Orlansky (mac): I like that you said that because This seems to be a theme on the show. I feel like everybody has mentioned kindness in pickleball a lot. it's something it's some it's like one of the things that comes up when people when I ask people how they want to be remembered. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Susan Duffy: I like that you said that because This seems to be a theme on the show. I feel like everybody has mentioned kindness, in pickable a lot. it's something it's some it's like one of the things that comes up when people when I ask people how they want to be remembered. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Debbie: I like that you said that because This seems to be a theme on the show. I feel like everybody has mentioned kindness in pickleball a lot. it's something it's some it's like one of the things that comes up when people when I ask people how they want to be remembered. Mm-hmm.

Sam Orlansky (phone): right, ladies. So here we go. So I've dubbed you the aunties.

Susan Duffy: All

Debbie: All right, ladies. So here we go. So I've dubbed you the aunties.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Alright ladies. So here we go. So I've dubbed you the aunties.

Susan Duffy: right, ladies. So here we go. So I've dubbed you the aunties.

Sam Orlansky (phone): What does being an auntie mean to you? And I'm not talking necessarily related by blood. I'm talking about someone who listens, protects, advises. What does that mean to you? I feel honored. I feel honored that I'm one of your aunties. That's great. What about you? Abs absolutely. You know, I mean

Sam Orlansky (mac): What does being an auntie mean to you? And I'm not talking necessarily related by blood. I'm talking about someone who listens, protects, advises. What does that mean to you? I feel honored. I feel honored that I'm one of your aunties. That's great. Yeah. What about you?

Susan Duffy: What does being an auntie mean to you? And I'm not talking necessarily related by blood. I'm talking about someone who listens, protects, advises. What does that mean to you? I feel honored. I feel honored that I'm one of your aunties. That's great. What about you?

Debbie: What does being an auntie mean to you? And I'm not talking necessarily related by blood. I'm talking about someone who listens, protects, advises. What does that mean to you? I feel honored. I feel honored that I'm one of your aunties. That's great. What about you?

Susan Duffy: Absolutely. You know, I mean

Sam Orlansky (mac): Absolutely. You know, I mean

Debbie: Absolutely. You know, I mean

Sam Orlansky (phone): when I see you I care about you so much and I wanna be there for you and you know, share with my experiences and what I've been through and hope that it translates to you. I think it has already. I mean, you you guys got to play with my daughter quite a bit in in Rec, so you know her decently well. and just during that that two year period and getting to know her and getting to know me and seeing both of us

Sam Orlansky (mac): When I see you, I care about you so much and I want to be there for you and you know, share with my experiences and what I've been through and hope that it translates to you. I think it has already. I mean, you you guys got to play with my daughter quite a bit in in Rec, so you know her decently well. and just during that that two year period and getting

Susan Duffy: When I see you, I care about you so much and I wanna be there for you and you know, share with my experiences and what I've been through and hope that it translates to you. I think it has already. I mean, you you guys got to play with my daughter quite a bit in in Rec, so you know her decently well. and just during that that two year period and getting

Debbie: When I see you, I care about you so much and I wanna be there for you and you know, share with my experiences and what I've been through and hope that it translates to you. I think it has already. I mean, you you guys got to play with my daughter quite a bit in in Rec, so you know her decently well. and just during that the two year period and getting

Sam Orlansky (mac): to know her and getting to know me and seeing both of us.

Susan Duffy: to know her and getting to know me and seeing both of us

Debbie: to know her and getting to know me and seeing both of us.

Sam Orlansky (phone): basically through each other in my mini me

Sam Orlansky (mac): basically through each other in my mini me. You really have given me

Susan Duffy: basically through each other in my mini me. You really have given me

Debbie: basically through each other in my mini me. You really have given me

Sam Orlansky (phone): you really have given me some some good advice that is that's helped me help them. and it's helped me it's helped help me help me. because I I struggle with patients on and off the court and sometimes I just need that sounding word to tell me that I'm on the right track. And it's it's not the same advice that I'm gonna get from my cousin Adam.

Sam Orlansky (mac): some some good advice that is that's helped me help them. and it's helped me it's helped help me help me. because I I struggle with patients on and off the court. And sometimes I just need that sounding word to tell me that I'm on the right track. And it's it's not the

Susan Duffy: some some good advice that is that's helped me help them. and it's helped me it's helped help me help me. Yeah. because I I struggle with patients on and off the court. And sometimes I just need that sounding word to tell me that I'm on the right track. And it's it's not the

Debbie: some some good advice that is that's helped me help them. and it's helped me it's helped help me help me. because I I struggle with patients on and off the court. And sometimes I just need that sounding word to tell me that I'm on the right track. And it's it's not the

Sam Orlansky (mac): same advice that I'm gonna get from my cousin Adam.

Susan Duffy: same advice that I'm gonna get from my cousin Adam.

Debbie: same advice that I'm gonna get from my cousin Adam.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Or can he and so I've just really appreciated having both you guys in my life for both for that. So thank you so much. Okay. Thank you, Sammy. let me ask you this. So f from the aunties perspective,

Sam Orlansky (mac): Or can you and so I've just really appreciated having both you guys in my life for both for that. So thank you so much. Okay. Thank you, Sammy. Yeah, Sammy.

Susan Duffy: Or can he and so I've just really appreciated having both you guys in my life for both for that. So thank you so much. okay thank you, Sammy. Yeah, Sammy.

Debbie: Or can you and so I've just really appreciated having both you guys in my life for both for that. So thank you so much. okay thank you, Sammy. Yeah, same.

Sam Orlansky (mac): All right. Susan.

Susan Duffy: All right. Susan.

Debbie: All right. Susan.

Sam Orlansky (phone): we get next I need to organize All right, Susan. Yes, sir. I want you to talk about your friend, Debbie. What makes Debbie so special? my gosh. Well, what makes Debbie so special is she you feel like when you're with her everything is open arms, right? She's kind, she's caring, she's sweet, she's thoughtful, she includes me with her friends.

Debbie: All right, Susan. Yes, sir. I want you to talk about your friend, Debbie. What makes Debbie so special? my gosh. Well, what makes Debbie so special is she you feel like when you're with her, everything is open arms, right? She's kind, she's caring, she's sweet, she's thoughtful.

Susan Duffy: All right, Susan. Yes, sir. I want you to talk about your friend, Debbie. What makes Debbie so special? my gosh. Well, what makes Debbie so special is she you feel like when you're with her, everything is open arms, right? She's kind, she's caring, she's sweet, she's thoughtful,

Sam Orlansky (mac): I want you to talk about your friend, Debbie. What makes Debbie so special? my gosh. Well, what makes Debbie so special is she you feel like when you're with her, everything is open arms, right? She's kind, she's caring, she's sweet, she's thoughtful,

Sam Orlansky (phone): Friends, sh she's just very giving. I there I can't say one bad thing about them. Is there anything that you want Debbie to know about her f what about what her friendship means to you that you haven't said already?

Sam Orlansky (mac): she includes me with her friends.

Susan Duffy: she includes me with her friends.

Debbie: she includes me with her.

Susan Duffy: Friends, sh she's just very giving. I there I can't say one bad thing about Deb. Is there anything that you want Debbie to know

Debbie: friends. sh she's just very giving. I there I can't say one bad thing about Debbie. Is there anything that you want Debbie to know

Sam Orlansky (mac): She's just very giving. I there I can't say one bad thing about that. Is there anything that you want Debbie to know about her f what about what her friendship means to you that you haven't said already?

Susan Duffy: about her f what about what her friendship means to you that you haven't said already?

Debbie: about her what about what her friendship means to you that you haven't said already?

Sam Orlansky (phone): It's given me a lot of strength. Your friendship. Gosh. you need some tissues? No. I forgot to bring them in. Soap opera music. Those are next to my desk. Debbie, same question for you. What makes Susan so special to you? She's just a thousand times special in every way. She's everything that she said about me.

Sam Orlansky (mac): It's given me a lot of strength. Your friendship. Gosh. You need some tissues? No. I'm good. I forgot to bring them in. Soap opera music. Those are next to my desk. Debbie, same question for you. What makes Susan so special to you? She's just a thousand times special

Debbie: It's given me a lot of strength. Your friendship. Gosh. Do you need some tissues? No. All right. I forgot to bring them in. Soap opera music. Those are next to my desk. Debbie, same question for you. What makes Susan so special to you? She's just a thousand times special

Susan Duffy: It's given me a lot of strength. Your friendship. Gosh. You need some tissues? No. I forgot to bring them in. Soap opera music. Those are next to my desk. Debbie, same question for you. What makes Susan so special to you? She's just a thousand times special

Sam Orlansky (mac): in every way. She's everything that she said about me.

Susan Duffy: in every way. She's everything that she said about me.

Debbie: in every way.

Sam Orlansky (phone): That's what she is. And she's

Debbie: She's everything that she said about me,

Sam Orlansky (phone): just someone you just are blessed to have in your life at every moment. And she keeps me in line. And she remembers things I forget. I didn't know I didn't know we were gonna get so touching on this. Was it so touching? I mean it is, it's super nice. And she can be sassy. She you don't see that side of her, but she can be sassy. I've seen that side of her. Yeah. yeah. Especially Bob.

Debbie: that's what she is. And she's just someone you just are blessed to have in your life at every moment. And she keeps me in line. And she remembers things I forget. I didn't know I didn't know we were gonna get so touching on this. I mean it is, it's super nice. And she can be sassy. She you don't see that side of her, but she

Sam Orlansky (mac): That's what she is. And she's just someone you just are blessed to have in your life at every moment. And she keeps me in line. And she remembers things I forget. I didn't know I didn't know we were gonna get so touching on this. Was it so touching? I mean it is, it's super nice. And she can be sassy. She you don't see that side of her, but she can

Susan Duffy: That's what she is. And she's just someone you just are blessed to have in your life at every moment. And she keeps me in line. And she remembers things I forget. I didn't know I didn't know we were gonna get so touching on this. Was it so touching? I mean it is, it's super nice. And she can be sassy. She you don't see that side of her, but she can be sassy. I've seen that side of her. Yeah. yeah. Especially Bob.

Debbie: can be sassy. I've seen that side of her. Yeah, yeah. Especially Bob.

Sam Orlansky (mac): be sassy. I've seen that side of her. Yeah. yeah. Especially Bob.

Sam Orlansky (phone): Like start start a snowball fight, I'll be the first one. She'll

Sam Orlansky (mac): So all right. Last things I want you guys to do a final thought.

Susan Duffy: so alright, last things I want you guys to do a final thought.

Debbie: So all right, last things I want you guys to do a final thought.

Sam Orlansky (phone): About what?

Susan Duffy: Hold on. About

Debbie: On about

Sam Orlansky (mac): What

Susan Duffy: what?

Debbie: what?

Sam Orlansky (phone): Alright, ladies. Final thoughts. Debbie, you wanna go first? Sure. Thanks for having us on this podcast. thanks to the pickleball community for enriching my life and gosh. Anyway, I don't have a whole lot to say 'cause it's it I'm just so happy. Yeah, thanks for having us. This has been truly a lot of laughs and a lot of fun and

Sam Orlansky (mac): All right, ladies. Final thoughts. Debbie, you want to first? Sure. Thanks for having us on this podcast. thanks to the pickleball community for enriching my life and gosh. Anyway, I don't have a whole lot to say except it I'm just so happy. Yeah. Thanks for having us on. This has been truly

Susan Duffy: All right, ladies. Final thoughts. Debbie, you want to first? Sure. Thanks for having us on this podcast. thanks to the pickleball community for enriching my life and gosh. Anyway, I don't have a whole lot to say except it I'm just so happy. Yeah, thanks for having us on. This has been truly

Debbie: All right, ladies. Final thoughts. Debbie, you want to first? Sure. Thanks for having us on this podcast. thanks to the pickleball community for enriching my life and gosh. Anyway, I don't have a whole lot to say because it I'm just so happy. Yeah, thanks for having us on. This has been truly

Sam Orlansky (mac): a lot of laughs and a lot of fun. And

Susan Duffy: a lot of laughs and a lot of fun and

Debbie: a lot of laughs and a lot of fun. And

Sam Orlansky (phone): Similar to Deb, I think I feel really blessed to have started the sport. I had no idea that it would affect me and my life as much as it has. It's been for that's that's true. Like when I walked in the gym that day, I had no idea never ever fathom how life changing it would be in the best of ways. None of us it's it's just who knew so special. None of us did. Who knew?

Sam Orlansky (mac): Similar to Deb, I think I feel really blessed to have started the sport. I had no idea that it would affect me and my life as much as it has. It's been phenomenal. That's that's true. Like when I walked in the gym that day, I had no idea. I could never ever fathom how life changing it would be in the best of ways. Yeah. None of us

Susan Duffy: Similar to Deb, I think I feel really blessed to have started the sport. I had no idea that it would affect me and my life as much as it has. It's been fulfilled. That's that's true. Like when I walked in the gym that day, I had no idea. I could never ever fathom how life changing it would be in the best of ways. Yeah. None of us

Debbie: Similar to Deb, I think I feel really blessed to have started the sport. I had no idea that it would affect me and my life as much as it has. So it's been familiar. That's that's true. Like when I walked in the gym that day, I had no idea. I could never ever fathom how life changing it would be in the best of ways. Yeah. None of us

Susan Duffy: it's it's just who knew so special. None of us did. Who knew?

Sam Orlansky (mac): it's it's just who knew so special. None of us did. Who knew?

Debbie: it's it's just who knew so special. None of us did. Who knew?

Sam Orlansky (phone): gosh, you guys are giving me the chills at the end of the episodes. I've got like the warm fuzzies. I'm so thankful for both of you guys just saying yes. it it is a little bit of a challenge to convince people to get onto a podcast. I think that you guys did a really, really, really, really good job setting the example of being comforta getting comfortable, being uncomfortable. you guys just the fact that you

Sam Orlansky (mac): gosh, you guys are giving me the chills at the end of the episodes. I've got like the warm fuzzies. I'm so thankful for both of you guys saying yes. it it is a little bit of a challenge to convince people to get onto a podcast. I think that you guys did a really, really, really, really good job setting the example of getting comfortable, being uncomfortable.

Susan Duffy: gosh, you guys are giving me the chills at the end of the episodes. I've got like the warm fuzzies. I'm so thankful for both of you guys just saying yes. it it is a little bit of a challenge to convince people to get onto a podcast. I think that you guys did a really, really, really, really good job setting the example of getting comfortable, being uncomfortable.

Debbie: Yeah. gosh, you guys are giving the chills at the end of the episodes. I've got like the warm fuzzies. I'm so thankful for both of you guys just saying yes. it it is a little bit of a challenge to convince people to get onto a podcast. I think that you guys did a really, really, really, really good job setting the example of getting comfortable, being uncomfortable.

Sam Orlansky (phone): jumped onto a podcast having never been on one before and you're younger than my mother is just amazing. It's it's just amazing to me. I'm so thankful for you guys for being on the pod, but I'm more thankful for to you guys for your friendship. same Sammy same Sammy. Thanks for having us. Yep. We're not gonna close yet.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I think that you guys just the fact that you

Susan Duffy: I think that you guys just the fact that you

Debbie: I think that you guys Just the fact that you jumped onto a podcast having never been on one before and you're younger than my mother is just amazing. It's just amazing to me. I'm so thankful for you guys for being on the pod, but I'm more thankful for to you guys for your friendship. same, same, Sammy. Thanks

Sam Orlansky (mac): jumped onto a podcast having never been on one before and you're younger than my mother is just amazing. It's it's just amazing to me. I'm so thankful for you guys for being on the pod, but I'm more thankful for to you guys for your friendship. same Sammy. Same Sammy. Thanks

Susan Duffy: jumped onto a podcast having never been on one before and you're younger than my mother is just amazing. It's just amazing to me. I'm so thankful for you guys for being on the pod, but I'm more thankful for to you guys for your friendship. same Sammy same Sammy. Thanks

Sam Orlansky (mac): for having us. Yep.

Susan Duffy: for having us. Yep.

Debbie: for having us. Yep.

Susan Duffy: die. I think I will end the episode like we just did right on there. Okay. So, because I thought that was perfect. Okay. So I'm gonna do this.

Sam Orlansky (mac): I think I'll end the episode like we just did right on there. Okay. So, because I thought that was perfect. Okay. So I'm gonna do this.

Debbie: I think I'll end the episode like we just did right on there. Okay. So, because I thought that was perfect. So I'm gonna do this.

Sam Orlansky (mac): Thanks everybody for joining us. This has been a huge blast. I'm so thankful to Debbie. I'm so thankful to Sue. This is Sam Orlansky otherwise known as Mouthpiece Sam, and we are.

Susan Duffy: Thanks everybody for joining us. This has been a huge blast. I'm so thankful to Debbie. I'm so thankful to Sue. This is Sam Orlanski, otherwise known as Mouthpiece Sam, and we are

Debbie: Thanks everybody for joining us. This has been a huge blast. I'm so thankful to Debbie. I'm so thankful to Sue. This is Sam Orlanski, otherwise known as Mouthpiece Sam, and we are. OW!

Susan Duffy: Ow.