Masters of the Ping Pong Speakeasy

Today’s episode features “Master of the Ping Pong Speakeasy” written by Kamy Smelser and narrated by Matan Fireman. Ardy Taveerasert is the head coach and director of Chi-Slam, a Ping-Pong club in Chicago. We hear from students of Taveerasert and other club members who talk about honing their craft at the ping pong speakeasy.

“Ping pong is not fun. I describe ping pong like a martial art”—Ardy Taveerasert

This article is from Echo Magazine June 23, 2022. Check out the magazine here!