I Was On A Pickleball Podcast, So Come Behind The Mic With Me…

Just a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Third Shot Podcast, and honestly? I still can’t believe they let me talk that much about hats, style, and sun protection.

It was my first time representing the brand in a podcast setting, and while I wasn’t sure exactly how the conversation would unfold, what followed was an honest (and often funny) discussion about sunburns, visors, and why style doesn’t need to be sacrificed on the court.

But what happened was even better.

We ended up talking about how 002 came to be - from my accidental sunburn while playing a game I was totally not expecting to fall in love with, to the moment I realized there was a gaping hole in the pickleball world: stylish, functional, sun-protective gear. Not just for athletes. For people. Cool people. Chic people. Retired-in-Miami people. Obsessed-with-their-paddle people. You people.

We also got into:

• Pickleball bringing me back to my true passion of fashion

• What makes a 002 cap actually protective (spoiler: it’s not just about coverage).

• How a stick figure became the muse of a future fashion line. (Yes. Really.)
  
  

If you're curious to hear how 002 went from a hot court in California to your Instagram feed, give it a listen. I promise laughs, a little behind-the-scenes chaos, and the genuine story of why this brand means so much to me.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-freIAlcTI

And if you did listen already, let me know what you think! DMs are open, paddle in hand.

Simon
Founder of 002

 Chic protection for people who play.