{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ripple Makers","title":"Ripple Makers Ep. #4 | Get Outside, Middle Georgia","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1466,"description":"In This Episode\nIn this episode, we’re getting outside and exploring how two Macon organizations are helping people move, connect, and experience their community in new ways. From the explosive growth of pickleball to creating safer streets for biking and walking, Macon Pickleball and Bike Walk Macon are improving quality of life while building stronger connections between people and place.\nFeatured Guest: John \"JR\" Roberts\nMacon Pickleball & General Manager of Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events\n\nTopics include:\n Why pickleball has become one of America's fastest-growing sports\nThe physical and social benefits that make the sport accessible to nearly everyone\nHow Macon's pickleball community grew from local courts to a nationally recognized destination\nRhythm & Rally and Macon's emergence as a major pickleball tournament destination\nHow pickleball tournaments generate visitation and economic impact for Macon\nWays newcomers can get involved with Macon Pickleball\nThe annual Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet\nFeatured Guest: Kaylee Pruitt\nExecutive Director, Bike Walk Macon\n\nTopics include:\nBike Walk Macon's mission to make getting around without a car safer and more accessible\nHelping adults rediscover biking and become comfortable riding in an urban environment\nThe importance of safe transportation options for Macon residents\nMacon Bike Party and opportunities for beginner and experienced cyclists\nTen years of Open Streets Macon and transforming roadways into community spaces\nConnecting neighborhoods through biking, walking, rolling, and public transit\nMacon's expanding bike infrastructure and creative traffic-calming projects\nBig Bike Ride, Streets for All Fest, and Macon Bike Walk Month\nAdvocating for permanent change and safer streets for everyone \nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest overview\n01:33 What is pickleball and why is it popular?\n03:34 Common misconceptions about pickleball\n04:02 History and growth of pickleball in Macon\n05:27 Social...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/J17kS6DU7v2oHNpF0juOVwHw0SbdLmFwNTdCuD6NudI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjJl/MmIzZjBjOTA0OGU5/YmYyMjhhMThiNWNl/ZGQ0ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}