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Pétanque Pulse

Petanque Pulse

Welcome to The Pétanque Pulse Podcast — the show that shares the stories, passion, and people keeping this game alive and growing. Our mission is simple: to celebrate pétanque and inspire more players to join the community. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, this is your go-to source for the game’s rules, history, and culture. So tune in, enjoy the conversations, and let’s keep the pulse of pétanque strong — together!

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43 episodes

  1. Two Stages to Team USA: FPUSA's New Qualification System 5:26
  2. Fail Smarter, Play Better 9:28
  3. Winning in Pétanque with Tactical Mental Chess 25:50
  4. The Petanque Cold War: How Rival Federations Forged the FPUSA 24:02
  5. From Ground Up: How to Start Your Own Pétanque Club 9:52
  6. Pétanque's Social Contract: The Etiquette Every Player Should Know 20:00
  7. $25 Well Spent: Why Your FPUSA Membership Might Be the Best Deal in Sports 9:26
  8. Am I Good Enough? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome on the Terrain 12:22
  9. The Glue Player: Unsung Heroes of Winning Teams 13:35
  10. More Than Superstition: The Science of Pre-Game Rituals 4:26
  11. Beyond Technique: The Heart of Pétanque Coaching 14:26
  12. Pétanque: The Antidote to Skyboxification 14:54
  13. Mark Your Calendar: FPUSA 2026 4:51
  14. Pétanque at the 2025 SEA Games 13:38
  15. Grip Happens: The Physics Behind a Perfect Pétanque Throw 11:52
  16. Thailand: A Pétanque World Powerhouse 9:33
  17. Lincoln Park Pétanque Club in Chicago 4:42
  18. Five Days, Eighteen Trainees, One Legendary Umpire 8:55
  19. Building US Pétanque with Professional Coaches 4:36
  20. Pétanque Ring Rules Demystified 11:25
  21. The FIPJP Explained: The Structure Behind International Pétanque 12:18
  22. Mastering the Mind Game: How to Overcome Performance Anxiety in Pétanque 15:16
  23. Rust Never Sleeps: An Essential Guide to Caring for Your Boules 13:25
  24. Championnats Du Monde Féminins De Pétanque 2025 10:53
  25. Pétanque and the Olympic Dream: Is It Possible? 13:35
  26. The Curse of 7-0 4:55
  27. Play for a Longer Life 13:12
  28. Choosing The Right Boules 6:23
  29. Not Just a French Pastime: The Worldwide Reach of Pétanque 12:29
  30. Pétanque Umpire Camp coming to Las Vegas! 5:52
  31. What To Do When You Face a Strong Team 14:39
  32. Penalty Cards in Pétanque: Yellow, Orange, Red Explained 6:05
  33. Next Gen Pétanque 12:55
  34. Unlocking Accuracy: The Science of Pétanque Shooting 14:38
  35. Pétanque’s Cheeky Tradition: The Legend of Fanny 5:26
  36. Who Will Win the Next Petanque Worlds? 13:15
  37. Snoopy Learns Pétanque: A Schulzian Inspiration 5:25
  38. Is Pétanque Your Life? 7:12
  39. About Eli 8:59
  40. The Wolf's Bite: The World Championship is coming to Rome! 12:48
  41. Newsletter Summer 2025 18:57
  42. Newsletter Spring 2025 22:27
  43. FPUSA - The American Home of Pétanque 1:24