The Dink

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

2026-07-29

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The Dink is pickleball’s very funny new entry into the classic genre of sports comedies. In the new film, Jake Johnson stars as a washed-up tennis underachiever whose loyalties become divided after befriending a pickleball player played by Mary Steenburgen. It’s got a contest with huge stakes and a surprising dose of heart, and the jokes make it over the net.  If you want more breezy fun flicks, check out these episodes:  In 'Power Ballad,' Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas hit all the right notes Fun movies you may have missed Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • What do you call like a collection of pickleball courts?

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  • A jar of pickleballs.

  • The very silly sports comedy is a classic genre.

  • Major League, Happy Gilmore, Dodgeball, and now that pickleball is everywhere,

  • it only makes sense that it has its very own silly comedy.

  • The Dink features a washed-up underachiever, a looming contest with huge stakes, and a surprising dose of heart.

  • I'm Linda Holmes, and joining me today on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour is my fellow host, Aisha Harris.

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