Donald Young made a historic run to the U.S. Open mixed doubles finals in his final pro tennis tournament ever. At the nation's biggest tennis event, the topic of conversation was pickleball.

On this week's PicklePod, Young breaks down what that event meant to him, the lifestyle difference between tennis and pickleball, and the tips that have helped him compete at the highest level.

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0:00 Donald Young made the most of his final tennis event
5:39 Reactions to the ‘Pickleball Pro makes US Open Final’ graphic
9:07 Making money in tennis vs pickleball
13:04 Donald’s early appearance at the 2022 Atlanta Open
14:41 What is your training regiment?
16:12 The backhand flick is the last thing for tennis players
18:23 No one clobbers a forehand like Donald Young
21:38 Message to all tennis players outside of top 100
22:40 Donald Young’s new facility in Atlanta
29:18 If not pickleball, what would you be doing?
33:02 Donald did a YouTube crash course to improve at pickleball
39:13 What is your experience in MLP
42:34 Should there be more singles in MLP?
46:24 How Donald landed on Team Proton
51:13 UPA-A certification plans for 2025
55:30 Donald wants more spin, less power
1:01:20 PPA Virginia Beach Timeout Gate
1:08:40 Donald’s experience at the Bubbly Championships

Kaitlyn Kerr shares her journey from pickleball superfan to MLP team owner. She helped assemble the Las Vegas Night Owls and is now focused on growing something that no one can take away from her.

Kaitlyn weighs in on the gender disparity in the leadership of the sport and shares her plans to carve out a bigger spot for women in the game. Catch the premiere now!

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0:00 Intro
4:07 The start of @thepickleball.chick
8:28 Kaitlyn focusing on her personal brand now
13:57 It’s hard to go pro in New Jersey
17:30 How do you put together an ownership group?
21:00 Is Tom Brady still active in ownership?
26:39 The game is taking Kaitlyn around the world
31:56 What amateur players can offer potential sponsors
38:12 What does a GM do in MLP?
43:58 There’s only 1 female GM in MLP
45:32 Drafting at the challenger level
53:33 Analyzing MLP trades after NYC
1:00:23 Waiver predictions for the Challenger Level
1:08:12 One match to make it to Premier Level
1:09:54 A REAL ATHLETE on the court
1:15:25 Anna Leigh Waters is stil 1 of 1
1:20:27 Why is there less female representation?

You know you've made it in pickleball when they change a rule because of you. Will Howells’ performance at MLP NYC was one of the reasons a new rule was in place days after the event.

Learn how Will has adopted pickleball after a tennis career at Notre Dame, find out who is behind the Will Howells fan page on IG, and hear all about The 5s experience in the Big Apple.

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0:00 The Will Howells fan page
2:31 Did Will think he’d go premier?
6:36 How do you decide where to play?
8:35 “All serves all legal”
12:00 New serve rules for Virginia Beach
14:30 The most annoying team in MLP
22:39 The 75 percent rule
27:10 What’s clicking for Will and Zane?
37:47 Guess my DUPR

World-renowned entrepreneur and online personality Gary Vee is the very special guest on PicklePod this week. He explains the unique aspect of pickleball that made it a no-brainer investment.

Gary and New Jersey 5s GM Ryan Harwood disclose the ‘Big Bet’ draft strategy that won them Anna Leigh Waters. Gary shares his perspective on controlling the momentum in sports and how he plays the mental game.

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0:00 The value of a signed 5s paddle
3:04 MLP investment backstory
5:40 Is this your fastest return on investment?
10:30 Pickleball closes the age and gender gap
12:44 From on paper to actual cash flow
14:36 MLP’s lax rules on celebrations
18:13 Gary explains the importance of momentum in racquet sports
23:16 Gary was pot committed to Anna Leigh Waters
29:05 We need distinct seasons
32:52 MLP won’t reach full potential until it is city-based
37:06 Building the personal brand as a player
44:46 Overlooked business opportunities
46:05 How to move pickleball to the mainstream
49:01 ATP players looking to make the switch to pickleball
53:00 What’s the pitch to potential brands?

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We cover how analytics will change the way the game is played, what good vs bad pickleball coaching looks like, and a new offensive shot that you've probably never tried.

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0:00 A special guest caller
5:02 Kyle’s early pickleball days
8:11 The King of YouTube
12:44 The ‘Drive to Survive’ of pickleball and Breaking Pickleball
16:40 From content creator to legit pro player
19:35 A new provisional serve rule is in play
28:09 Diminishing returns on serve height
33:48 Rumors of a Kyle and Dayne Gingrich podcast
34:35 People are reluctant to get coaching
39:18 Relying on analytics and pbvision
45:25 The launch of That Pickleball School
51:57 What’s your most controversial coaching take?
56:10 Baiting the other team into hitting an ATP
1:00:30 Guess my DUPR
1:05:20 Jardim, Yates, Gullo added to the Hall of Fame

Infamous pickleball influencer @matty_pickles joins the PicklePod this week. Matty had a front row seat at the Las Vegas Cup and compares his notes from the stands to what Zane experienced on court.

We talk court conditions, serve rule controversies, play Guess My DUPR, and react to the Selkirk Letters.

We play Guess My DUPR and react to the Selkirk Letters that have dominated the pickleball conversation.

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0:00 The world’s shortest pickleball podcast
3:46 Matty’s Vegas vacation and spectator experience
10:03 Zane’s take on the Las Vegas courts
13:50 What’s the next inanimate object to blame?
15:11 Thomas’ takeaways from the men’s doubles finals
16:59 Zane wagging finger - gabe trying to kill him
18:30 Zane’s slide strategy turned into bodybags
23:02 Are Gabe and Andrei Number 1?
27:07 Power ranking men’s doubles teams
29:19 Where does Gabe rank as an individual?
32:30 The serve calls got a little out of control
38:46 You can eliminate any one of the three USAP serve rules
43:29 Matty actually gives his power rankings
46:32 Is this ALW’s most dominant year?
49:37 Results from the APP Chicago Open
52:23 “Never a time I don’t think about Nasty Nelsons”
54:36 Guess my DUPR
1:07:41 Reaction to the Selkirk Letters
1:19:23 Word association with Connor Pardoe on Building Pickleball

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The ATP all-time ace leader and owner of ITF's fastest official serve, John Isner, is this week's special guest. John weighs on the evolution of the pickleball service rules and gives an inside look at how US tennis stars are approaching pickleball.

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00:00 Introducing John Isner to the new serve rules
6:33 The legendary Isner tennis serve
9:19 Isner started playing 3 years ago
12:55 What were your original thoughts on pickleball?
17:33 You can be too tall for pickleball
22:29 Zane's theory on height
24:00 What’s John’s DUPR?
25:43 A look back at the tour wars
32:03 Any players waiting to enter the game
36:01 Signed on with Selkirk
37:30 Djokovic will take the court
40:30 Using the serve as a weapon
42:55 Are the tennis guys grinding in pickleball
47:44 Alcaraz is at the top of the list
50:12 Guess my DUPR
1:02:48 Questions from the boys
1:08:09 Zane’s stance on the serve rules debate
1:14:18 The drop serve solves it all
1:16:34 Thomas’ rebuttal
1:22:28 What’s the real reason for the serve change?
1:27:33 Onix suing over thermoform patent
1:32:14 Results from PPA Bristol

Anna Bright is the special guest on an all-new episode of PicklePod. She shares a hot take on the ALW vs Agassi hypothetical match, weighs in on the bodybag hunting trend, and reveals her favorite pro player to watch.

Plus we had you submit your game tape. Zane and Anna try to guess your DUPR and provide some heartfelt coaching in the process.

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0:00 Anna Bright returns to the PicklePod
3:38 The serve rules changed again this weekend
7:15 Chirpping at Mrs. Bright
9:16 The Peacock
12:29 Anna Bright is a multi sport athlete
15:23 The Girlies break the internet
19:24 Anna loves the Nasty Nelson
20:44 Jay Devilliers trying to tag everybody
30:50 ALW vs Sherbear or Agassi
36:20 AB’s take on Hot Paddles
40:12 Less incentive to win
50:45 Let Gabe cook
55:26 When ‘good players’ are unwilling to share the court
1:01:35 Everyone inflates their rating
1:05:20 We play ‘What’s my DUPR?’
1:14:33 Anna is an MLP draft savant
1:17:41 How much of a factor is energy in MLP?

Travis Rettenmaier shares his unfiltered takes on the leaked 'letter' from Collin Johns, why Riley Newman is struggling in 2024, and why line calls won't get better until a solution is put in place.

Travis and Zane start the groundwork on organizing a series of exhibition Battle of the Sexes matches including Anna Leigh Waters vs tennis legend Andre Agassi.

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0:00 Travis the bowler
5:25 Unfiltered with the “Rattlesnake”
7:40 Gabe an option to replace CJ
11:38 A listener weighs in on the CJ ‘letter’
19:17 Should there be a fine for ‘tanking’?
23:19 Zane’s match against Carolina
28:00 Julian Arnold’s take on the letter
36:38 Battle of the sexes - who ya got?
40:57 Does Andre Agassi have a better shot?
47:28 What happened with Riley?
51:29 Powerful paddles don’t work in anyone's hands
58:11 It’s all about the game, not the players
1:06:40 Line calls are not going to get any better
1:11:13 Should you be allowed to challenge your own call?
1:15:23 Travis gives Thomas his flowers

Zane and Hayden Patriquin had the most talked-about moment from MLP Salt Lake City. It was the first Nasty Nelson in MLP history and prompted an outburst that earned Patriquin an Orange Card.

Plus a Facebook Group out to combat pickleball noise is actively working to prevent courts from being built. Zane and Thomas cover the claims of mental disorders, PTSD, and the end of a marriage.

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00:00 MLP's first ever Nasty Nelson
6:45 Where to draw the line on chatter
13:00 When did you decide to pull the trigger?
15:10 what’s next for the Shock
18:36 Are you in school right now?
20:00 Big H's partners the rest of the year
24:26 Are you better suited for MLP
28:18 Battle of the sexes: Ryan Sherry vs ALW
30:26 The origin of the Big H nickname
33:46 Ben Johns appears fatigued at MLP SLC
43:10 The Facebook group looking to combat pickleball noise
51:33 Does a court increase or decrease the value of a home?
1:00:15 PWR announces their World Series from Dubai

Is Zane the new GOAT of MLP? His New Jersey 5s team won the MLP Mid-season championship and are now favorites to win the season title in December. The guys weigh in on the Johns Bros performance and the line call that shook the pickleball world.

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00:00 Zane takes over as MLP GOAT
1:20 MLP Mid-Season Tournament Importance
6:25 Where does the money go?
8:59 Paddle testing abandoned at MLP Mid Season event
15:37 Stop policing paddles, start policing the ball
17:17 Zane runs into Thomas Jr.
19:03 The infamous line call and Rettenmaier reaction
27:15 Is there a difference in how you call lines in rec?
29:33 The Johns Bros struggle at Mid-Season Championship
39:45 Close Call Replay system proves its worth and Pablo is back
42:24 Zane crashed Anna Leigh’s ‘coach’
45:23 Zane is all in on the team format
51:15 Do you have an advantage in MLP?
54:24 Zane plays the right with Mari Humberg
57:00 Call one person who…
1:03:40 Calling 'Big Pickle'
1:07:30 Call the funniest person in pickleball
1:13:07 Dissecting the Cup Dink with Greg Dow

You’re going to have a new favorite player after hearing from special guest Chris Haworth. Despite having wins over Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud he is humble and hungry in his pickleball journey.

Haworth shares his road to becoming one of the best singles players in the game and what he is focusing on to become one of the best doubles players as well.

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00:00 Getting to know Chris
7:25 The Chris Haworth style
10:52 When did you consider yourself a pro?
14:00 Dealing with a lack of pros in OKC and a lack of singles attention
18:03 Chris’ pickleball coach
25:03 The breakout win over Ben at Nationals and signing with Babolat
30:33 When will we see a Haworth signature paddle?
32:46 Making the switch from tennis to pickleball
35:40 The “tall guy’s” approach to pickleball
43:34 When ‘dead dinks’ are most beneficial
47:20 What are you working on for doubles?
51:15 It’s not a solved game, will scoring change?
58:14 The OCC run and Chris’ biggest singles strategy
1:02:46 Will you continue to play on both tours?
1:05:22 Do pros keep an eye on DUPR?
1:11:03 The home run strategy is still incentivized

What happens when a former Challenger Level MVP enters the league mid-season? Jill Braverman shares the scramble prior to last week's Wavier Period and more.

➡️ Details emerge on the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball lawsuit
➡️ Jill shares the reason she decided to rejoin MLP
➡️ Will equipment sales follow the same pattern as golf?

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0:00 Going deep in the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball suit
4:46 What happened to Ronbus and Vatic?
7:55 What should USAP have done?
9:36 Liability insurance in place?
10:35 The Prolite Apex paddle
13:05 Explaining the violation of rule 2.E.6.F
15:19 Why is the GearBox Pro still allowed?
18:17 Zane taking paddles to lab
20:10 Is the advantage that severe?
23:30 The timing of UPA-A entering the certification space
30:06 Focusing paddle performance instead of materials
32:16 Return of the challenge and preventative fines
34:35 Can player contracts help protect against fines?
38:08 Multi-level classification could be offered
40:54 Are paddle sales demonstrably down?
46:47 The Fab 5 Debacle
54:22 Behind the scenes of the crazy waiver shuffle
52:35 Is it necessary to makes moves?
57:42 Challenger players level will move to free agency after this year
1:01:29 What does MLP feel like?
1:04:45 Why did you hold out?

The pickleball world could look a lot different in 2025. Rumors have begun to swirl about a potential new paddle certification process under the UPA's new 501c3 USA Pickleball competitor, the UPA-A. If the rumors have any truth to them, could they lead to consumers paying even more for paddles?

Thomas and Zane debate who won last week’s MLP trade frenzy and share the details from a visit to Proton HQ. Catch the new episode here.


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0:00 Intro
4:07 Thomas vistis Proton HQ in Phoenix
10:40 “Wait Thomas isn’t bad”
12:30 Alleged price of new UPA-A certification on Twitter
18:05 Raising the barrier of entry for paddle brands
25:57 Is the leak just a shock test?
32:16 JOOLA officially files suit
35:30 Hustlers sweep MLP D.C.
38:16 Utah trades waiver position
49:05 Vulcan version 2 in play
50:27 What would make for the best documentary?
54:38 Work for Zane

Lawsuits are popping up everywhere in the world of pickleball. We share the latest in a growing class action lawsuit. Ben Johns was caught on a hot mic at the PPA Sacramento Open, Zane shares his take.

The guys take a look at the upcoming MLP Washington D.C. event and revisit the unlikely James Ignatowich sticker fault.

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0:00 The class action lawsuit
6:30 Calling BS on the admin error
16:58 What’s the etiquette for rec play and illegal paddles?
23:29 Hot mics at the PPA Sacramento Open
30:51 Other hot mic moments
35:59 Leaning into the drama
39:00 Extended broadcast on FOX
41:48 George Killebrew joins UPA from Dallas Mavericks
43:50 MLP Washington D.C. and the Seattle rebrand
49:27 LOTTO joins the Brooklyn Aces ownership group
52:15 Are Ben and Collin still number one?
58:18 Big H and the pickleball grinders
1:01:27 Where to move for top pickleball training?
1:04:08 Papa Jimmy’s Sticker fault
1:08:44 Must win on your serve…again

Kyle Selinko co-owner of Boxcar Productions and Close Call Replay joins the pod to solve pickleball's line call headache. Selinko explains the technology he's employed to automate line calls and remove subjectivity.

Zane and Thomas catch up after Zane's honeymoon and cover the Andrei Daescu suspension, JOOLA Gen 3 paddles getting de-listed, and the haters who watch Pros vs 5.0s.

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0:00 Introducing the Aloha Showdown
5:51 Mean tweets for Pros vs 5.0s
11:38 The infamous foreign substance
15:00 Andrei's response
21:09 Zane’s Take on the punishment
27:45 What would you do if you’re UPA?
35:00 Girlies photo shoot breaks the internet
39:24 JOOLA Gen 3 de-listed
49:38 Kyle’s humble start streaming from a phone
54:40 The 240 frames per second revolution
1:01:20 What about the backcourts?
1:05:27 Using AI to make calls
1:08:49 Challenges that build the excitement
1:11:03 Proof from DUPR collegiate events
1:13:40 Any application for the NVZ?
1:17:47 Where broadcasts can improve?

Zane is still on his honeymoon so we've compiled some of the best moments so far this year. Catch some of our favorites here and go back and listen to your favorite personalities in the game.

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0:00 Intro
3:19 Collin Johns - Building Ben's backhand
12:22 Anna Leigh Waters - Insane fan stories
15:32 Riley Newman - The Pancake Grip
22:30 Riley Newman - DJ Selkirk’s song choice
25:36 Zane’s win over the Johns Bros
30:50 Lea Jansen - Unretiring from singles
34:48 Travis Rettenmaier - The demise of pickleball
44:45 Jaume Martinez Vich - Pickleball Sugar Mamas
46:03 Dekel Bar - Neutralizing a big serve
50:49 Jimmy Miller - Vulcan ball remake
56:14 Augie Ge - Unorthodox training
59:22 Dan Martinson - Zane’s most offensive shot

What's your DUPR? Are you above or below the average player? DUPR CEO Tito Machado breaks down how the game is exploding among younger players and in more countries.

Plus Zane and Thomas recap events from MLP Atlanta including illegal substances, players earning penalties, and a dust-up between The 5's and Hustlers.

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0:00 Big time college grad
5:13 Initial takeaway from MLP Atlanta
9:32 #Freethefreeze
14:11 A new serve rule for MLP
18:47 Tiered points system
23:34 An Illegal substance found on a paddle
26:03 Getting rowdy with the Hustlers
30:01 Dekel launches a ball onto Grandstand court
32:46 The $2.5 million dollar man
36:32 Tito Machado joins the pod
40:06 Fake profiles and the DUPR Police
42:02 What’s the status?
44:13 The Great Divide
50:02 Where is pickleball growing internationally
53:04 Getting younger, younger, and younger
57:11 Get started in The Dink Minor Leagues
1:04:34 The fastest-growing groups
1:07:30 Should pros be allowed in college events
1:13:45 What’s on the horizon?
1:18:08 5.0s used to be the standard

Travis 'The Rattlesnake' Rettenmaier joins the pod fresh off a PPA Bronze with Zane Navratil. Travis shares the life-changing pickleball experience that led to him becoming a pickleball pro and MLP team owner.

Travis is not shy to call out cheating at the pro ranks. He goes in on how new paddles have changed the identity of the game overnight.

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0:00 Still a skeptic of the pro game
8:50 Showing the love for St. Pete
13:12 A new facility on the way, showers optional
15:47 Pickleball is for the misfits
20:19 Most prestigious tournament in pickle
22:29 Is Fed actually #1?
25:18 Ben Johns' 1 weakness
26:14 Alshon's tennis beef
30:30 The infamous 2 vs 1 challenge with NML
35:21 The Jackie Moon of pro pickleball
37:30 A norm that drives you crazy
40:59 Zane wants to change all the rules
43:36 Cheating is very, very prevalent
48:20 Are there personal vendettas?
51:03 You can buy skill, buy force, buy spin
57:38 How did it work in tennis? Spaghetti strings
1:03:55 Controversies from the Red Rock Open
1:10:10 Travis carried Zane in LA and the top shit talkers

Lea Jansen joins the pod after her first singles title in nearly three years. We discuss paddle technology, her return to singles, drug testing, and the new wave of players in the women's game.

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0:00 Zane demands a trade
4:29 What you’re hearing about JOOLA
6:28 Lea joins the pod
11:09 Why Lea retired from singles
16:10 Also retired from Twitter
20:50 Drug testing and line calls
25:10 Refs fandom an issue
32:09 Want a grievance system
36:46 Inconsistencies in paddle testing
42:22 Only a high-profile incident will create change
44:07 Should be able to capitalize on natural advantages
49:24 Bringing a stack of paddles to be tested
53:56 The upper limit of power
1:00:31 Devil’s advocate on bad line calls
1:02:30 Power ranking beefs
1:07:50 Women’s players that are on the rise

Dan Martinson from PIKKL joins the pod to discuss the current state of paddle technology. Dan's material science background and passion for pickleball have led him to become a paddle expert. His new approach to maintaining paddle integrity could have a big impact on how players use and replace paddles.

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0:00 A gift for Zane
3:42 The Dink Minor Leagues and major league valuations
9:45 Lea’s revenge tour
12:14 Is Donald Young for real?
15:01 The rise of Fed and Tina Pisnik
18:59 M/W doubles recap
21:33 Dan joins the pod
24:01 Understanding the rules
28:38 Weight sidebar
32:26 Favoring a drive/drop hybrid
36:26 Paddle brand sources and protecting IP
40:29 Who is innovating in the paddle space
44:40 Generating more RPMs
51:04 Will paddle manufacturers set a standard?
53:14 Diving deep on grit details
56:08 Not in the final state of innovation
59:56 Carbon fiber could become obsolete
1:05:16 Customization options

Augie Ge’s unique entry into pickleball had an unfortunate beginning but became a blessing in disguise. After losing his biostatistics job, Ge went all-in and pro pickleball.

His own brand of obscure drills and tennis/ping pong background have led him to a PPA Silver Medal, MLP Premier Level, and an Arizona Pickleball League title.

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0:00 Introducing Augie Ge
4:24 Augie’s blessing in disguise
9:18 Early pro days and Zane’s wedding
13:10 The social bump after good results and salary talk
17:55 Credit to HeyShay
21:47 AZ Pickleball League influence
25:41 The Silver Medal run with Jaume in NC
27:51 Power ranking the lefties and
30:56 Unorthodox training methods and unique wall drills
34:04 Do you train grip changes?
38:11 Table tennis crossover and extra emphasis on the volleys
41:46 Augie’s win over Zane
46:14 MLP Forecast for the DPC
49:20 Augie’s college tennis experience and April schedule
54:10 ALW’s dominance and 100th title
1:00:02 Do you watch when not playing?
1:01:40 Voicemails

Newly appointed GM of the Texas Ranchers, Ryan Dawidjan, joins the pod. The guys grade and analyze all of the MLP teams following the draft.

The Ranchers' first pick Christian Alshon has started a Twitter feud. The guys discuss how the back and forth shook out and a new possible on-court challenge between Alshon and James Blake.

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0:00 Introducing Ryan Dawidjan
6:30 Ryan’s draft experience
8:17 How do you prep in just 48 hours?
14:30 Factoring in growth potential
18:58 Seattle Pioneers
25:02 New Jersey 5’s
30:01 Humberg and Howells
35:07 St. Louis Shock
37:04 Columbus Sliders
40:52 AZ Drive
45:39 NY Hustlers
52:51 Texas Ranchers
59:17 Christian Alshon’s Twitter Feud
1:03:04 Alshon vs Blake hypothetical
1:09:30 DC Pickleball Team
1:10:20 LA Mad Drops
1:11:23 Orlando Squeeze and wedding talk
1:14:03 Dallas Pickleball Club
1:16:30 Utah Black Diamonds
1:18:44 Premier Level snubs

Zane recaps his big weekend at the Austin Open and how the conditions were right for a Johns upset. Pickleball United CEO Pranav Kohli stops by to explain the Pickleball World Series. The new international tour is set to kick off in 2025 and offers some of the largest prize pools in pickleball history.

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0:00 Zane’s big weekend at the Rain Delay Open
5:20 Outlining the winning strategy
9:57 Upcoming pros vs 5.0s and a match vs the Klitchs
16:31 Collin’s scoop in game 2, carry or not
19:27 Play to your strengths with a new partner
24:30 Andrei’s hot streak and Christian’s ceiling
28:35 The curse of the PicklePod
32:34 MLP events overlap some APP events
34:27 Is the gap closing on Ben Johns?
37:14 Iggy on the hot seat and is Andrei #2
40:27 Is the APP vs PPA gap overstated? & Newman vs Wright
42:52 Proton paddles pushing the limits
48:10 Thomas’ rocketship paddle is on the way
51:04 New Vulcan balls in Austin
53:31 Listener questions
56:48 Secret patterns that the pros talk about
59:53 Introducing Pickleball World Series
1:04:45 What makes the World Series different
1:11:57 How is the Times Group involved?
1:15:50 Finals at MSG or the Sphere
1:19:38 What are you working on now?

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What's it like to be the world's best player at just 17 years old? Anna Leigh and Leigh Waters join a very special edition of the PicklePod to give you a look behind the curtain.

They share some insane fan stories including groups of fans tracking them down at the airport. Finally, Anna Leigh explains how to hit one of her most dangerous shots.

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0:00 Anna Leigh's car collection
6:17 The pressure of being number 1
11:40 Partnership helps the mother-daughter relationship
16:00 ALW fandom reaches new heights
19:10 Tennis world recognizes the Waters
22:50 An average day of training
26:49 Adapting to paddle technology
32:15 Anna Leigh's new paddle
36:39 Is Leigh Waters back?
42:49 Net worth rumors and sponsorship deals
48:12 Lessons from lob-gate
53:35 The pressure to win and the Tyra Black match
1:02:34 Innovating with the Happy Gilmore Serve
1:04:31 Anna Leigh's two-handed backhand
1:08:10 RV life and ALW's 'bodyguard'
1:13:20 Rapid fire questions

Jimmy Miller from the King of the Court podcast joins the pod to break down the merger aftermath. The MLP season can finally get underway but there are still a few loose ends to tie up.

A couple players have opted out of salary reductions or have been bought out of their contracts. That means we could see some top talent choosing not to compete in PPA or MLP events this year.

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0:00 Intro
4:14 How Jimmy got on the inside
7:24 What’s the goal for Jimmy?
9:26 Vulcan Ball changes incoming
14:28 Feeding balls to Susan and wearing a Rolex
17:12 Background on the Tour Wars
24:05 Players offered and accepted buy-outs
29:23 Clinics threatened for those that don't take cuts
35:15 How would ProXR feel about Riley not playing tournaments?
39:45 Johnson 5 in no man’s land
42:55 MLP Draft planned for North Carolina - First event Miami?
49:26 Life as a GM
52:10 The Premier/Challenger split
55:48 Should every team be in the Premier Level?
1:05:50 Pros coming after Jimmy
1:19:15 The Gamemaker and new pickle sports
1:24:02 Jimmy needs a new scandal

After a surprising upset in Mesa, Collin Johns is back on the PicklePod. He explains how the new Vulcan ball is affecting play and how the new serve rule has helped remove egregious faults from the game.

Collin recalls the few teams that have taken him and his brother Ben in the past three years and explains how those opponents were able to hand them an L. Learn what three drills CJ says are mandatory in an all-new episode.

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0:00 Colin Johns intro
3:38 A little word association
5:45 Breaking news
9:30 Early life at the Johns household
13:29 The famous nut shot
15:49 Collin's first match the eye protection
18:32 Bodybag or net cord?
21:14 The bookcase that made Ben's backhand
29:46 Frankensteining - Stealing shots from other players
33:16 The impact of the Vulcan ball
41:10 The loss the Gabe Tardio/Andrei Daescu
48:27 What's it take to beat the Johns bros
53:36 Only three drills allowed
59:27 Collin's role on the player council
1:08:14 The year of the drop serve
1:11:26 Consulting and myth-busting

Jaume Martinez Vich is the guest on an all-new episode of the PicklePod. From humble origins in Spain, Jaume has gone from Rafa Nadal's hitting partner to a DII Tennis National Champion and is now a top 10 pro pickleball player.

Learn more about Jaume's risky bet on himself to make it as a pickleball pro. He shares the details of how he fought for a performance-based contract and exceeded expectations.

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Show Notes
0:00 Geography pop quiz
3:30 The Road Warrior life
5:41 How did you get good in Hawaii?
8:53 The doubles game is already there
14:02 Improve while playing against weaker players
15:51 Jaume's revenue streams and support system
19:00 How Jaume funded a pro career and bet on himself
24:35 Initial offers vs Jaume performance-based plan
31:43 Mainland home would be the next step
33:28 Jaume's experience with an agent
37:09 The weight of social media on brand deals
46:11 Hitting partner with Rafa Nadal and Jaume's family
50:46 Hayden crashes the party
53:31 The Top 5 Players you don't want to see in a draw
58:30 Rank these three at the cat-and-mouse game

Tom Webb, the Chief Marketing Officer at the APP sits down with Thomas and Zane to share a little of what the APP has been building in the shadows.

From international events to college championships and establishing a new headquarters in FL, the APP has been quietly putting pieces in place. Their goal is to share their brand of pickleball with the world and lay the foundation for the next generation.

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Show Notes
0:00 Congrats to Zane
5:35 Dink Awards results and PickleBowl recap
12:27 Merger updates and rating system hold up
19:11 Players speak out after the Desert Ridge
24:35 Tom Webb from APP joins the pod
31:41 Not in competition with anyone
35:30 Pickleball’s internal struggles
39:11 Why pull back on streaming?
49:45 Going global, “When America sneezes…”
55:40 Top international markets
1:05:59 Preaching inclusivity over exclusivity
1:12:08 A whole new generation of talent coming
1:16:04 College pickleball taking off
1:21:25 Ken Herrmann keeping the Iced Tea vibes
1:25:20 Building under the APP umbrella

The big man, Dekel Bar, steps into the PicklePod studio to get some things off his chest. Dekel is not a fan of the new serve rule and thinks it detracts from viewer friendly pickleball.

Zane and Dekel had an epic semifinal matchup and the Desert Ridge Open. We break down the hostile attacks and game-changing clips that made the match unforgettable.

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Show Notes
0:00 Dekel is in the house
4:00 Stats from ‘The Match’
13:49 Are bodybags and acceptable strategy?
22:09 Going to see more drives with the Vulcan ball
29:29 Dekel’s thoughts on the new serve rule
34:39 You must challenge the toss before the third shot
40:49 40% of serve returns missed in tennis and ball conspiracy
46:10 Neutralize a big serve
48:56 Results from the Desert Ridge Open
55:06 ATP’s crush on SportsCenter
58:32 Escape room and the switch to Joola
1:00:30 Dekel’s Pickleball 360
1:04:22 More voicemails

Zane and the boys get raucous in Austin for his bachelor party. He suffers the right of passage of the white rabbit run and falls asleep at a comedy club.

The PPA-MLP 'deadline' has officially passed but there are still questions unanswered. The guys discuss whether China prepping for Olympic supremacy should have pros concerned.

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Show Notes
0:00 Zane's Bachelor weekend
6:30 Napping at a comedy show
11:54 The Picklebowl 2024 at the Plaza Hotel & Casino
14:56 The MLP - PPA merger “deadline”
21:53 The buyout pickleball lottery
26:28 New serve rule still in play
31:48 JW, Dylan, and Jack Sock all missing from Desert Ridge
34:10 Riley and Thomas f*ing good
34:30 Zane walkout clip
37:01 Pat Smith suspended and possible players union
42:21 A deeper look at men’s singles
48:26 Women’s singles and Rohrabacher’s rise
51:44 Front Office Sports article - China wants to lead in pickleball
1:02:58 My DUPR just went up
1:04:31 Gambling in Pickleball
1:11:36 Addressing the viewership problem
1:16:34 SAN Question and voicemails

Riley Newman makes a special appearance on the PicklePod and shares his best stories from six years of pro pickleball. Newman covers his break up with Matt Wright and how he is building partnerships in 2024.

The guys give an update on the PPA - MLP merger and Riley explains his surprising decision to sign with MLP last year. Finally, Riley responds to the haters who don't like his style of play or paddle tap philosophy.


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0:00 A heartfelt voicemail from Altaf Merchant
3:57 Merger talks are back on track, for now
7:26 First MLP event is on its deathbed, merger or nothing
10:44 Johnson 5 caught in contract limbo?
16:33 DUPR is growing users and capital, Andre Agassi addition
20:32 Riley Newman still has basketball fever
24:16 Building a partnership with Thomas Wilson
28:30 Second isn't good enough
31:00 Where the pancake grip got started
36:02 What difference does a paddle make?
38:18 Still no paddle taps and battling the keyboard warriors
43:45 We are never getting back together
51:40 The Riley Newman origin story
55:01 MLP Draft drama and signing on for team pickleball
1:00:34 What content do you consume?
1:02:14 The next wave of talent

Jack Munro is a pickleball OG. He picked up the game before it was cool and was a junior national champion a decade ago.

After a long hiatus, he is back to reclaim his throne in America's fastest-growing sport. Zane and Jack are joined by Carlos Di Laura who is putting together a pro pickleball playground and training center in Austin.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Paddle company merger unites ProXR and Paddletek
5:46 The Boundless Pickleball connection
8:55 Jack is a pickleball OG
11:55 Playing with legends of the game
16:16 Jack's entry into the game
23:24 The content game and 2024 plans
26:18 The Lab Eastside Austin
32:55 Tennis won't be around in 5 years
35:29 Genie Bouchard and Jack Sock's performance
41:20 The Jack Sock forehand
47:10 The ideal partner
51:28 PPA Masters results, new ball, new serve and no rules exhibitions
57:22 The cardinal sin of Nasty Nelsons and next events

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The progression draw has been met with some pushback. Some pros aren't fans of being pushed aside to make room for tennis superstars.

The new carry rule has players everywhere arguing and pulling out their rulebooks. Zane lays out his bold predictions including another new serve rule.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
4:19 Explaining the progression draw
9:03 Optics of unearned byes
15:53 Mama Waters is back
19:34 The race for points and paddles
25:33 The paddle responsible for the most W’s
29:50 Scouting the up and comers
35:01 Zane’s 2024 predictions
39:47 New Vulcan ball feels heavy
42:49 No gold for new pro tennis players
46:04 The Dink Awards voting
55:15 Rule change against carry
59:40 Correct server and receiver rule change and improved replays

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Both pro tours will feature a new ball in 2024. How will the change affect the pro game and will this trickle down to a consumer market that has been dominated for years?

New serve rules could help eliminate the game's serve regulation struggles. Individual player contracts might hamstring some pros while others are free to play where they like. Find out what Zane and Thomas think about the changes on an all-new PicklePod.

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Show Notes:
0:00 The new Jamie
2:10 Stop Alzheimer’s Now results
5:16 New balls drop in 2024
10:25 What it costs to be the official ball of the PPA
17:20 APP goes with the OWL ball
21:43 How much does the ball affect shot selection?
24:32 Zane’s most controversial paddle
28:58 Testing out Gearbox hype and paddle upgrades
33:14 Partner mix-up and contract limitations
36:25 MLP Draft - a new auction format
45:41 New serve rules for PPA result in
52:48 Pairings to debut and re-unite in 2024
55:48 Tyson’s new paddle contract
59:12 Takeya ends paddle endeavor - Riley, AJ and Lindsey go looking
1:01:32 The Dink Awards 2023

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There is a new deadline on the PPA/MLP merger but there still seems to be no clear path to the finish line. “Big Pickleball” has started throwing its weight around and it's got some players on the defensive.

Thomas sums up the game's current juxtaposition in a pickleball version of The Night Before Christmas that you don’t want to miss.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Record-setting week for Stop Alzheimer’s Now
3:30 Zane’s Christmas gift
8:01 Let’s get your take on “Big Pickle”
11:00 “Every reason to fear Big Pickle”
16:35 Other targets in the crosshairs
17:58 Zane wins the caption contest, garbage is garbage
26:42 CNBC article addresses the Player Collective
30:57 Inequitable salaries and players that need to step up
36:23 85% of Premier players signed “patently false” and a new deadline
44:49 Dutch Auction and $15 million raise = extended runway
50:09 APP chuggin’ along with high school, colleges and international game
55:41 Pro pickleballers stranded on an island

Thomas is away and Zane is hosting a party. Jason Bock and Carlos Di Laura join Zane in studio to cover a disappointing loss at MLP San Clemente, action from the PPA Finals and all things Austin pickleball.

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Show Notes
0:00 Stop Alzheimer’s Now big give
5:50 Introducing Jason and Carlos
10:54 PPA Finals coverage
16:04 Collin Johns’ thoughts on sportsmanship
19:50 Magnified version of personality on court
26:49 Favorite chirp and net cord philosophy
30:29 MLP San Clemente not a Superfinal
36:18 Genie Erokhina’s teardrop
40:25 Sportsmanship award and bad line calls
46:24 Neil’s replay at APP Chicago
53:37 The Dutch Auction for MLP 2024
1:02:46 What’s the right formula for pro play?
1:04:56 The world’s slowest Nasty Nelson
1:07:43 Stats vs Coaching

Altaf Merchant joins the pod after completing a perfect season in men’s senior pro doubles. The Mumbai Monster recaps the most exciting matches on his way to a 59-0 record.

Merchant explains how his fiery personality has gotten him into trouble on the court and shares why he thinks he was snubbed in the MLP 2023 draft.

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0:00 Merchant vs the internet
5:32 Altaf’s claim to fame
9:34 The pressure of entering the senior tour
12:29 Hip thrusts for everyone
16:34 Altaf was snubbed for MLP
24:21 The race to sign Altaf
28:09 Pickleball in India
31:37 Best/Worst Zane memory
33:28 Any beefs on tour?
40:15 Rapid fire Altaf
43:28 Commitment to be a pro
48:59 Top 5 in all the wrong categories
51:58 Stop Alzheimer’s Now Campaign
59:39 Altaf’s social media team
1:02:20 How many matches to get an invite back to the pod?

Connor Garnett is in studio to cover everything from Nationals in Dallas. The former investment banker made the switch to full-time pickleball in 2023 and it is paying off.

Garnett weighs in on the drop serve discussion and Zane explains why the serve is so difficult to regulate. Connor shares his experience with the progression draw and questions if JW Johnson and Collin Johns swap secrets to benefit the Columbus Sliders. Don’t miss Connor on this all-new episode.

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0:00 Explaining the rules to Connor Garnett
3:10 Banker in previous life
7:10 The decision to go full-time
9:51 Let’s talk about Nationals
16:00 The amateur experience with UTPR and sandbagging
21:16 Progression draw loved it, hated it and indifferent
30:20 JW the first new champ in 7 years
36:46 Haworth’s big upset
39:16 Collin claps back at DUPR
46:18 Do JW and Collin share secrets at MLP?
50:42 Lea Jansen wants to change the serve game
58:08 AJ and Fed at Nationals
1:06:13 The status of San Clemente

Paddles were dropping left and right at MLP Dallas. Zane estimates that 90% of paddles were ruled out via PPL testing before the event. Affected pros were left searching for legal paddles. The boys recap the MLP action including Federico Staksrud’s blow-up on Saturday, the now infamous two-become-one rule, and all of the vuvuzela noise.

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0:00 Zane wants another shot at the DC squad
5:43 Not playing in Nationals
7:08 If Ben and ALW played men’s how far would they go?
8:25 A frantic call from Tropickleball about the Detroit Bounce tourney
10:33 Paddle drama is at an all-time high - assumed 90% fail
16:16 The law of diminishing grit
21:29 Two-become-one foot fault rule against Daescu
24:48 Vuvuzuela’s hard to listen to
27:34 Staks got out of hand, earned an Orange Card and a record fine
31:54 A shocker that the Black Diamonds didn’t make the cut
33:19 Shadows covered the court in Dallas
34:52 Alshon takes the MVP award
37:47 New 2024 schedule released
42:09 Thomas is struggling to find games in Austin

USA Pickleball’s man behind the paddle tests shares his wealth of knowledge with the PicklePod. Carl Schmits explains what is going on with the new wave of paddles hitting the market and the discrepancy between testing organizations.

Zane and Thomas recap the APP Houston Open and weigh in on the line call controversy that brought an army of extra eyes to Championship Court.

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0:00 The F1 Pickleball Experience
4:11 When Zane and Thomas first met
7:55 Travis isn’t afraid to sling it on Tennis Sucks
14:46 APP Houston line calls boil over
19:16 Punishment for overruling calls
23:50 No Premier Level trades
26:22 Zane needs suggestions for a creative loser punishment
31:21 Carl Schmits joins the pod
39:35 How do testing organizations work together?
43:35 USAP’s plan for testing at Nationals
50:51 The new Gearbox paddle
57:31 Exit velocity test coming soon and auditing the PicklePod
1:01:42 The USAP relationship with the pro tours
1:10:25 What does USA Pickleball do?

Pickleball’s most analytical player joins the pod for some high-level paddle talk and low-key trash talk. Johns shares his opinion on the new round of paddlegate and why testing will always be chasing innovation.

He weighs in on the Tour Wars cease-fire and how pickleball has benefitted from competition over the last 3 years. And finally, Collin addresses his haters about covering 30% of the court and his feud with net cords.

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0:00 Collin and Zane get into business
3:36 The new paddlegate
9:01 The current level of testing
12:54 The difference between innovation and cheating
20:39 Jilly B calls out 'biggest cheater in the game'
31:30 The players’ responsibility
38:48 The Johns’ status during the Tour Wars
45:30 Recapping the merger
51:52 Matt Wright’s longevity - CJ’s potential partners
57:52 The benefit of the Newman/Wright breakup
1:01:00 The Johns winning strategy
1:08:23 FanDuel lost money setting odds on the Johns
1:09:45 Bryan Bros interest in pickle
1:15:48 Steve Kuhn’s official resignation
1:18:39 Why the net cord hates Collin

One of the most viewed instructors on YouTube, John Cincola stops by the PicklePod. Cincola weighs in on the line call controversy at APP Atlanta, he tells us who he thinks will join MLP in shuffle draft, and almost shares his secrets for playing 2 vs 1.

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0:00 Introducing John Cincola
6:50 Overwhelming overrules at APP Atlanta
11:11 Relying too much on ref certification
18:05 Worst calls from your career
23:20 Team Fudge Barr finally takes the top spot
29:05 Andrei the Philosopher pitches a shutout on Championship Sunday
36:41 Roscoe’s top 10 shot and Zane embraces the tomahawk
41:29 The Bryan Bros journey into pro pickle
47:51 Zane not convinced forehand’s in the middle is the right call
50:09 Shuffle draft week in MLP
56:21 Thomas taking on Zane 2 vs 1
1:00:56 John’s Youtube channel + return of Zane Affleck
1:06:01 Political pickleball hypotheticals

MLP Champion Rachel Rohrabacher makes her first appearance of many on the PicklePod. Rohrabacher has gone from the hectic environment of SEC tennis to an all-time MLP performance. She recaps her accelerated journey from college champion to Premier Level pro.

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0:00 Intro
6:12 Rachel’s journey into pickleball
12:53 Was there animosity between players?
14:49 An unbelievable comeback victory
21:50 The story of Rachel’s draft position
26:52 Comparing SEC tennis and MLP
31:40 Where does the MLP win rank in your career? Thoughts on Dreambreaker
38:34 Dealing with pickleball fame and team chemistry
45:01 Andrei’s philosophical quotes
47:39 Questions for Rachel
54:50 The Bryan Bros expected to make a run in pro pickleball
1:00:10 The story of Swimply
1:13:10 Pickleball will outweigh the pool category

Zane and Thomas caught wind of three players that won’t be in the mix for MLP Atlanta. Some of them might sit at home in bubble wrap until the ball drops on New Year’s, to protect their new contracts. The guys preview the highly anticipated event and share their predictions for who will hoist the cup.
Thomas recaps the first-ever Bounce Nashville Tournament sponsored by the Tenessee Titans and issues a correction towards USA Pickleball.

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0:00 Zane toes the line
5:46 Okay let’s start the podcast - MLP sitouts
10:56 Fans of PicklePod out in the streets - Bounce event in Nashville
15:00 Agents of Change take on the MLP Freeze
19:19 Tyson and Tyler meet again at MLP
24:50 Pablo is inadvertently the bad boy of pickleball
26:31 Who gets first dibs act Jack Sock in 2024?
29:27 USA Pickleball and 99% of players
39:20 Viewers weigh in on Tyson and Tyler
41:38 MLP Atlanta Preview - Zane’s X factor
48:05 Group B is loaded
51:30 This team will win Group C
54:40 SAN Questions
58:58 Best parent/child pro duos in pickleball

Zane and Thomas wade through the Tour Wars fallout on a new episode of PicklePod. MLP Atlanta is a go, but there is still plenty of bad blood among owners, players, and staff. Speaking of bad blood, the McGuffin vs. Loong feud rages from the court to podcasts and to Twitter. There is speculation on holdouts, renegotiations, and how this new organization can function moving forward.

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0:00 Honcho winners get to play Zane 2 on 1
3:56 Singles is 5 years behind doubles
7:02 Contracts will need to be touched up
13:29 Tennis players entering the mix
18:50 Paddle companies choosing from top talent
23:49 Tyson’s flips the bird at PPA Cincy
33:20 Pickle4444 leaking inside information
42:19 Pros overcoming bad blood
47:40 I will clean out the porta-potties
50:47 Where does USA Pickleball stand?
57:47 Annonymous accounts coming for Zane
1:08:14 Ken Hermann the last OG left
1:11:30 No more relegation - What 2024 looks like

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James Ignatowich joins the pod from a parking lot in Kansas City. He breaks down his match-of-the-year contender from TOC and explains why he wasn’t a candidate in the Riley Newman partner search.

Zane and Thomas cover Zane’s injury and recap their head-to-head results from last week.

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0:00 Podcasting is hard
6:20 Rec matches with Maurice the Grease
10:20 Is your goose cooked in singles?
17:01 If James can make it anyone can
20:20 An eye for talent - evaluating Dallas Pickleball Club
25:14 The best teammate in pickleball
33:20 Snubbed in the Riley Newman partner search
39:10 The latest from ProXR
46:00 James' first round loss at TOC
55:20 Pat Smith’s resurgence + Zane’s injury
1:04:50 Ranchers new ownership group and Teqball
1:06:10 Stop Alzheimer’s Now questions
1:11:58 Collin vs Matt on the right side

For the first time ever, a winner of the PicklePod listener contest joins the pod. He is a former free diver and competitive surfer who outlines the flow state benefits of pickleball. Zane explains the new scrutiny around his signature paddle and gets coerced to auction off a seat at his wedding. Plus a story featuring Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox and ayahuasca in Costa Rica.

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0:00 Honcho Pickleball League and pickleball job openings
6:50 We introduce Connor Irwin, kinda
12:45 Flow state and pickleball
16:41 A new standard for the grit test
24:33 A coaching relationship or serial killer material
28:50 Pros are still young and when to tag an opponent on the ground
36:29 DJ Young is turning things around
40:55 Mindfulness in pickleball, Ayahuasca with MGK and Meghan Fox
48:07 The Kumbaya era is over
54:03 Best pods in pickleball
56:57 Did Ben Johns like losing?
1:04:55 Playing poorly on Adderall
1:10:09 Zane wants to auction seats to his wedding
1:21:55 Stop Alzheimer’s Now questions

The Seattle Open was full of headlines. The guys cover Lea’s singles retirement, Pablo’s costly paddle throw and the upset over the Johns bros. MLP announced new paddle color guidelines to eliminate a possibly unfair advantage. Zane discusses how he pushes the rules to their limit.

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Show Notes:
0:00 A warm welcome for Zane in Boston
5:20 Zane’s spin drill catches some hate
10:17 New MLP paddle guidelines
16:33 ProXR in the hands of some surprise winners
23:10 Pushing the limits to their edge
33:33 Getting reps against the best talent in Austin
43:27 PPA Seattle and Lea’s retirement
50:26 An ‘assault’ of the scoreboard
53:55 Riley vs Matt + T Swift
57:50 Catching the early erne and beef history
1:00:35 Pat Smith and DJ Young upset the world’s number 1 team
1:04:14 Stop Alzheimer’s Now questions

The boys have been on the road and are back with some classic stories. Thomas went toe-to-toe with Jay Devilliers on the court before attending Ed Sheeran in Detroit. Zane ended a match in the most savage way possible. He recounts one of the strangest on-court injuries that you will ever hear. The discussion leads to the APP’s new growth strategy which appears to be an international endeavor.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Attending Ed Sheeran with Jay Devilliers
5:35 Oh man, "This is going to be on the pod"
8:30 Zane with a chip on his shoulder
12:50 Announcing the ProXR swear jar
16:25 Beer City’s development and operation
25:48 Pickleball concussions are a real thing
30:26 Zane’s Nasty Nelson
40:22 The Best Hands Index
51:15 Emerging stat best indicator of success
54:15 APP Tour going international
59:11 Finding the next big pickleball event
1:14:34 Stop Alzheimer’s Now questions

It’s a special edition of PicklePod from the Morning Brew podcast studio in Manhattan. The King of the Court crew joins the pod to dissect the eventful MLP draft. The guys cover who won the draft, who lost the draft and who got left out in the cold.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Who the hell is Jimmy Miller?
8:15 Everybody running a burner account
11:52 Almost canceled before the MLP Draft live in Central Park
17:13 The ‘Big Boy’ draft recap
23:30 The misses in the draft
29:40 Surprising picks that turned heads
35:55 The feeling of sitting in the green room
39:15 Jay Devilliers and Thomas going to Ed Sheeran
43:15 Agents taking over in pickleball
52:58 Where the Zane and Tyler beef started
58:14 The well-known names that didn’t make the cut
1:05:31 Tyler doesn’t have beef with everybody
1:08:30 Conflict of interest in ownership
1:11:52 The influencers mock draft
1:15:30 Mean tweets with Zane

US tennis icon and former sexiest man alive, James Blake, defends pickleball on the PicklePod. Blake is an owner in Major League Pickleball and an advocate for the sport. The Twitter trolls have been blowing up Blake’s DMs and he has a message for the haters. Pickleball is here to stay.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Sexiest tennis player alive according to People Magazine
4:30 James Blake ends pickleball vs tennis debate
9:28 Pickleball poaching players before they reach tennis
15:34 Has tennis reached a plateau in the US?
19:29 Roddick proponent and opponent
26:10 See the game up close for true appreciation
28:43 An open ear with Major League Pickleball
33:10 Zane questions if team pickleball is a gimmick
38:05 Let’em yell or make it civil
45:04 Rapid Fire: Tennis stars get graded
49:55 Best predictor of pickleball success
55:22 Pickleball itself is a gimmick according to trolls
59:38 Listner questions for Stop Alzheimer’s Now

What will it take to beat the most dominant men’s team in the game? Zane Navratil thinks he has the answer. The guys go over the stand-out performances from San Clemente including the rise of Hurricane Tyra Black.

Equity and royalties are now being structured into paddle deals. How big should the pros slice be in the pickleball pie. Send in your listener questions to support Stop Alzheimer’s Now.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
5:14 No memes of the week
9:05 The future of MLP
16:25 PPA San Clemente Recap Hurricane Season
23:11 How to beat the Johns bros
31:38 Mr. Beast jumps in the chat & the pickleball brackets struggle
34:50 Issues with seeding
42:05 Tournament grind doesn’t end
50:40 Equity and open play etiquette
59:35 MLP New Rules - PicklePod Agents of Change
1:07:37 Rowdiness expected to make a comeback in San Clemente
1:09:40 A new Lea Jansen fueled by the haters
1:15:50 Tesi’s for the boys
1:18:59 Listner questions for Stop Alzheimer’s Now

MLP creator Steve Kuhn joins PicklePod this week. Steve is addicted to growing the sport of pickleball domestically and internationally. On the pod he unveils new initiatives that will get pickleball into schools, create more playing opportunities and end sandbagging once and for all. Don’t miss an all-new episode with pickleball visionary Steve Kuhn.

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0:00 Let’s get right into rally scoring
5:45 Pickleball Cares and pickleball politics
12:48 A global perspective on pickleball
17:50 A billion players worldwide
29:30 Steve Kuhn Pickleball Ventures
32:10 The highest prize pool in stock options
43:19 Managing different opinions and investors
49:54 Steve Kuhn Snooker superfan
54:50 Bussin with the boys
1:02:51 A new version of DUPR is here
1:07:10 The end of sandbagging
1:18:30 Minor League Pickleball and MLPalooza
1:20:51 PickleMall in Kuhn’s Portfolio
1:28:10 Pickleball’s chance to enter NCAA and high school relevancy

Zane and Thomas address the mud that is being slung around the pickleball world. New podcasts and Twitter have provided a platform to players to defend themselves and point fingers and Zane says he’s “Here for it.” On the heels of an epic comeback from William Sobek, the guys debate the best comebacks of all time. Listener questions are answered in support Stop Alzheimer’s Now.

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0:00 Intro
4:46 Checking out the new Tyler Loong pod
11:30 Dissecting the podcast drama
18:00 Chasing clout or high school drama?
26:15 Pass/fail/pass on Tyler’s new paddle
28:25 Zane Affleck folklore
33:00 Betting announced in pickleball
36:01 NYC Open Sobek vs The Wolf and the best comebacks
44:12 No taps for you
50:38 A new doc is out about Randall Emmett
55:49 Stop Alzheimer’s Now question submissions

Break out your calculator and loafers because we’re talking pickleball finance. Companies are trying to break into the ball game, players are upping their media output and pickleball is taking over malls.
We’re back from a two week hiatus to cover everything happening in the world of pickleball.

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0:00 Cussin’ for a Cause
4:07 Meme of the week
9:08 Ranking Twitter personalities
18:27 Brands expanding into the ball game
23:37 PickleMall is a thing and it’s backed by Steve Kuhn
30:07 A strong Atlanta Open for the Mumbai Monster
33:30 The Jack Sock experiment: Good or Bad for the Sport
42:32 Pros can extend their reach with video
53:35 MLPalooza and a new team name for Zane
1:01:04 It’s all padel and pasta in Italy

Major League Commissioner Brooks Wiley stops by PicklePod on his podcast tour. Brooks and the Professional Pickleball Labs have been busy creating new standards for pickleball testing and he is here to update the fans. Brooks shares plans for future MLP updates including an MLP ball and VAR system.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Getting down in the dirt - meme of the week
6:07 Updates from the Commissioner
11:29 Creating new methods for paddle testing
16:31 The new MLP ball
19:45 Getting ready MLP San Clemente - VAR, Championship Court
24:11 The first blue card in MLP history
27:30 Tyson McGuffin calls out DJ’s antics
32:15 Finding a way to make pickleball look cool
43:03 Twitter is taking over the pickleball conversation
50:55 Red Rock paddle testing results
53:10 Pickleball conspiracy theories - policing amateurs
1:00:06 Rule changes and the Wild West Tournament
1:06:15 Minor League Pickleball and the Super Finals

The first on-site DQ for paddle delamination, pickleball pro flips the bird to courtside heckler and a new rebel will sell you a juiced up paddle. We thought we could get away with taking a week off but there is too much happening in the world of pickleball. We cover the Newport Beach Shootout, US Open and results from the infamous Red Rock Open paddle challenge.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Twitter’s MVPs
3:55 Meme of the week
10:40 One stream for all the pickleball drama
13:07 US Open pro results
16:18 The drama filled Newport Beach Shootout
18:46 Ben and Collin lose to Newell and Locklear
21:09 One singles tournament per month
24:48 Six paddles exceed the limits during MLP testing
29:43 The challenge results from PPA Red Rock Open
34:35 What happened with the Ansboury DQ
42:53 Lea Jansen’s response to Red Rock results
47:37 The guy juicing paddles

Owner of the SoCal Hard Eights, Tim Parks, joins the PicklePod. Tim’s insights into MLP financials, sports betting and building a sports league are shaping the way the game is played. Tim is willing to debate anyone on the merits of rally scoring and brings a unique take to the conventional wisdom of MLP draft strategy. Quite possibly the best episode yet.

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Show Notes:
0:00 The 'no due diligence' era
4:50 Always wanted to be a GM
8:30 The best podcast in pickleball
15:25 The billion dollar businesses surrounding pickleball
22:10 Tim invests in The Dink
26:07 How MLP can build a moat
33:32 Let’s talk about gambling
42:32 Extranalities and the Paragon of virtue
48:30 Tim’s first pro pickleball experience
56:33 The cold war between PPA and MLP
1:07:43 Dispelling the myths about rally scoring
1:17:04 The Monte Carlo simulation
1:21:34 Convince me to add the shot clock
1:24:23 Coach Anna Bright allowed on court

Time to check in with pickleball GOAT Ben Johns. Ben took to Twitter to address the paddle delamination issue. He goes deeper into how to test for delamination and why power is a problem. We touch on all the controversies facing the pro game including white paddles, match schedules, and rule changes. After the physics lesson, Ben explains some of the history surrounding pickleball’s OG’s. You can’t miss this episode with pickleball’s top dog.

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Show Notes:
3:02 The tweet that started the delamination fire
7:20 How the deflection test really works
12:11 Somewhere between a wooden paddle and tennis racquet
19:19 US Open rule change
24:14 An ultrasonic test could be the solution for delamination
31:04 The pickleball OG’s
37:01 What does a top player look like 10 years from now?
41:12 Riley Newman’s unique style may be helping and hurting
45:00 Ben will not be playing pickleball in 2033
50:07 The right-side player will be left-handed in the future
56:30 James Ignatowich’s quick ascension
1:00:30 Ben’s close alignment with the PPA Tour and MLP feelings
1:07:14 Who The 5’s should have picked last in the draft
1:12:00 White paddle sh*t
1:17:45 Pro players wait to speak out - Seeking more transparency
1:25:54 Let’s schedule and promote big matches

It’s been said before. It will be said again. Pickleball is the wild west right now. Between PEDs and paddle delamination, there seems to be 'cheating' happening every weekend. Lea Jansen joins the pod to share her unabashed thoughts on the matter. This one hits different.

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0:00 Twitter fingers Jansen
3:30 We need drug testing
7:12 Delamination Abundant in Utah
11:02 Lea vs Salome Saga
17:12 The YouTube chat and being authentic
24:16 “Quit whining and figure out your own game”
28:20 Testing for a delaminated paddle
32:40 What off site testing means
35:22 Does delamination benefit you in doubles?
40:54 If you’re the league do you love the controversy

Zane and Thomas burn through pickleball’s hottest stories of the week. First up, they respond to Lea Jansen’s take on singles. Then a juicy letter from a host in Daytona is making its way through the picklesphere. Can we chalk it up to growing pains? Then Zane shares his takes on the inaugural Pickleball Slam. There’s still a chance for you to get on the pod, jump in the comments and make your case.

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0:00 Lea thinks singles are a thing of the past
8:01 Zane college tennis crossover into pickleball
15:30 Dunking in the comments
20:22 The famous Medium article ‘Grow Up Pickleball’
37:43 The APP Tour’s sit and wait strategy opens the door for new players
46:00 Big Papa Jimmy has a way with words
50:25 The Pickeball Slam had entertainment value, not just a hit n giggle
57:05 Jack Sock might be the ultimate tennis crossover athlete

Pickleball’s most polarizing player Julian Arnold is here to talk all things MLP. His unabashed excitement for the game leaves some fans pining for more and others muting their TVs. Learn more about how Julian co-founded his paddle company Volair and coined his own catchphrase. MLP Mesa’s Most Valuable Player also shares his insights on how pro pickleball can continue to improve. Andiamo!

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0:00 Julian and Thomas’ first epic battle
2:00 The birth of ANDIAMO
6:15 The first MLP blue card was issued to Pablo Tellez
13:33 What is crossing the line in pro pickleball?
21:13 People have started to appreciate the Andiamo energy
24:04 Creating your own brand
34:35 The best way to tank your DUPR
38:52 MLP Daytona - sloped courts, wind, and time at the beach
48:18 Side selection is crucial in MLP
53:29 Getting the court visuals correct will help eliminate a side advantage
58:11 The Saslow Super Dreambreaker
1:02:01 Rally removes shots from the game
1:05:08 The shot clock concept

PPA Tour Commissioner Connor Pardoe joins the PicklePod to clarify the current paddle testing situation. He shares his vision for the future of the tour and addresses current pain points. One big change coming this spring is gambling on pickleball which is expected to debut in May. Tune in for an inside look at one of pickleball’s most influential personalities.

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0:00 PPA Tour growth in the past two years
5:35 The whole CRBN picture and paddle testing
10:46 Explaining paddle delamination
19:02 Ben Johns tweet
25:05 Players talking PEDs and establishing a Player Handbook
31:50 Pickleball learning from Padel
33:27 When is gambling going to enter pickleball?
43:26 Line call automation is coming…eventually
47:10 Zane may have changed the review system
49:37 Rally scoring makes the game easier
55:47 Is the MLP merger still moving forward
56:58 Shaping the future of the PPA Tour
1:00:00 When does the pro tour split away from amateur events
1:05:15 The backdraw has its own purpose

The bad boy of pickleball DJ Young joins the PicklePod to discuss his run-in with the law. Young is the first player to be fined on the PPA Tour. DJ breaks news about not being able to use his paddle at PPA Austin. The guys discuss USA Pickleball revamping paddle testing, Nationals' new home, and Dude Perfect joining the list of MLP owners. Plus, the winner of the merch giveaway is announced.

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Show Notes:

0:00 DJ needs to sign a waiver
4:50 The ‘How much did you get fined?’ game
9:20 Zane’s paddle sells out after it gets challenged
13:40 DJ’s hip thrust routine
18:20 Paddle throwing competition
21:28 Paddles or PEDs for a bigger advantage
39:00 What’s actually being said between players?
47:38 Dude Perfect invests in an MLP team
56:15 Let’s bring DJ to a rage room
1:00:00 New paddle testing overhaul
1:14:29 Nationals is moving from CA to TX
1:23:34 Collin Shick’s breakout weekend

There is huge breakup news in the world of pro-mixed doubles. The superteam of Riley Newman and Anna Bright has called it quits. Also in this episode, Zane rates the moves of the MLP Shuffle Draft and crushes on his AI alter ego. The commenters steer the conversation into the court of public opinion. It's the last chance to be a guest on the PicklePod. Jump in the YouTube comments and let us know who is the Shooter McGavin of pickleball.

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0:00 Imparting emotional damage - Zaney rules tourney
2:50 The first strike in the feud with Dylan Frazier
4:40 Zane crushes on his alter ego w/ @memesofpickleball
9:05 The court of public opinion
10:50 DJ Young was issued the first fine in PPA Tour history
14:59 Zane analyzes MLP Challenger Shuffle Draft
21:05 Swapping Chuck Taylor for Daniel De La Rosa
24:07 AZ Drive add Heather Nobler - DC drafts Amanda Hendry
27:20 Scott Doerner = Sick hands, still learning to dink
29:50 Intrigue surrounding Hurricane Tyra Black to the Aces
34:25 Anna Bright abandons Riley Newman
38:30 Zane’s solution for players dropping out of the back draw

On a new episode of PicklePod, Zane and Thomas cover the PPA Indoor National Championships. James Ignatowich stole the show on the court and on the mic. Zane explains how players can build a personal brand. The guys discuss possible options to replace the coveted MLP Dreambreaker. There’s still time for you to be a guest on the show - jump in the comments and leave a review. One fan will be selected to guest star on an upcoming episode.

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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
3:02 One commenter leading the race
5:00 The walking meme James Ignatowich
8:58 Building a personal brand
14:00 Biggest revenue stream
16:50 Auditing Zane’s game
22:10 The Alshon vs Ignatowich ‘beef’
26:50 Pickle is more entertaining when you don’t know who will win
28:35 Salome Devidze vs Lea Jansen - we’re going to need more refs
33:10 Zane’s rules for bad line calls
36:43 DJ’s paddle smash will change the rules for players
43:44 Players using their phone mid-match
52:12 The next step of stats is actionable takeaways
57:25 Having a ‘Good Side’ changes a match
1:05:10 Is the Dreambreaker the correct way to decide a match?
1:09:24 The Savannah Bananas of pickleball

The hottest new pickleball debate is pushing paddle testing to its legal limits. Zane and Thomas go in on the most creative ways to skirt pickleball rules. Pro serves seem to be rising higher and higher, is the drop serve the only feasible solution? We want you to get involved. Show some love in the comments and one listener will make a guest appearance on the pod.

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Links:
Shea Underwood - Hand is Part of the Paddle https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoxMGnJA-Qw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Shea Underwood Screen Plays https://youtube.com/shorts/_ghDw8VUZhs?feature=share

Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Corrections from last week
5:00 Creative Exploitation of the rules
12:11 Pesa’s alleged carry
15:51 Shea Underwood’s screenplay
18:18 Pro serves creeping higher and higher
22:08 Steve Paranto’s push for the drop serve
28:34 Dwell time could be the last straw for paddle testing
36:55 Deflection level can change sound and shot angle
43:47 Listener questions
54:18 Hat Zane plays
56:17 Show me all your PB contacts

Ladies and gentlemen, PicklePod is back! Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields have teamed up to bring you all of the pickleball talk that you can handle. In the debut episode they cover MLP Mesa, a new pickleball reality show and the madness in trying to govern paddle technology. Buckle up for a brand new PicklePod.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
2:25 Takeaways from Major League Pickleball
9:58 MLP is all about energy
11:12 Pickleball meme game is strong
18:11 Prioritizing business decisions or personal relationships on court
22:41 Everybody knows everything in the small pickleball community
25:54 Pickleball reality show for a spot in the Challenger Level
31:07 Did the on-court antics go too far at MLP?
35:41 Pickleball has crossed the line of what is acceptable in tennis
40:26 The new rules and challenge system for MLP
48:35 Ridiculous paddle technology
54:32 A mutual agreement not to challenge paddles