jai alai
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, jai alai has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Jai alai is a Basque sport involving bouncing a ball against walls by accelerating it to high speeds with a xistera, a wicker basket-like glove. It is a variation of Basque pelota. The term jai alai, coined by Serafin Baroja in 1875, is also often loosely applied to the fronton. The game, whose name means "merry festival" in Basque, is called zesta-punta in the Basque Country. The sport is played worldwide, especially in Spain, France, the American state of Florida, and the Mexican state of Baja
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Sports |
Who talks about jai alai on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up jai alai; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Selects: What Is A Mold-A-Rama? | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025) — Josh Clark
What is jai alai mentioned alongside?
jai alai is most often mentioned alongside penny smasher, Jack White and Georgia State Capitol.
Mentioned together: penny smasher, Jack White, Georgia State Capitol, jewelry, Montreal, freedom fries, Moldorama trademark, gumball machine, record, grocery stores