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Pickleball just had one of its most controversial moments ever…

This week on the PicklePod, Nico and Zane break down the viral line call from PPA Hanoi that has the entire pickleball world debating:

👉 Was it in or out?
👉 Was it cheating… or just inconclusive?

Plus:
- What it was REALLY like at PPA Hanoi 🇻🇳
- Why pickleball is exploding internationally
- The biggest differences between US vs Asia pickleball
- Crowd, production, and event takeaways
- Why pickleball still doesn’t have line judges

And yes… we also talk about fake Easter eggs and brutal April Fools jokes.

👇 Sound off in the comments:
Was the ball IN or OUT?

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0:00 April Fools and Easter eggs
5:36 Fantasy pickleball options
9:08 Controversial line calls in Hanoi
19:59 PPA Asia having a huge inaugural year
31:03 Vietnam spawning men’s singles players
35:43 JOOLA ball playing slow in the heat
46:50 Instant classic in women’s singles
49:59 Oncins blows one over the net
57:10 Zane begging for change in Vietnam
1:09:58 Is 6 body bags too many?
1:13:24 Ring camera drama

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Nico the Lefty reacts to the massive moves in the 2026 Major League Pickleball Draft. Anna Bright goes for $1.23 Million, Jorja Johnson says bye-bye to big bro and joins Gary Vee and Anna Leigh Waters in Clown Town.

Plus the MLP youth movement is in full effect. More Teams are taking chances on teenage players both international and domestic.

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The funniest guy in pickleball has a story you probably didn’t see coming.

This week on the PicklePod, we sit down with Evan Slaughter (@fit2serve1) — creator, comedian, CrossFit athlete, and Purple Heart recipient — to unpack the journey behind the viral videos.

Before the stinky dinky… before the shirtless skits… before the millions of views… there was Afghanistan.

Evan opens up about:
- Serving as an infantryman in Afghanistan
- Surviving an IED explosion and receiving a Purple Heart
- Struggling with opioid addiction after returning home
- Learning pickleball in rehab
- How humor helped him heal
- Turning TikTok videos into a full-time career
- Creator vs pro influence in the paddle world
- The business side of brands like Volair Pickleball
- The future of pickleball in pop culture (including Apple TV+’s upcoming pickleball movie)

This episode goes way deeper than social media clips. It’s about resilience, recovery, and how pickleball can literally change a life.

If you’ve ever laughed at a Fit2Serve video, this is the story behind it.

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0:00 The only 8.0 player in the world
3:33 When will Anna Leigh steal Big H?
5:59 The greatest motivator in pro pickleball
10:23 Women’s doubles matchup we’ve been waiting for
15:10 Is Anna Leigh bad for the game?
19:36 Evan Slaughter joins the podcast
22:04 Purple Heart heroics
32:32 He discovered pickleball in rehab
38:37 Who moves more paddles, pros or creators?
46:10 Evan should be the lead in The Dink movie
56:17 Pickleball marathon and the 11 beer challenge
1:03:37 Evan’s new signature shot
1:09:03 Is celebrating after the dome shot bad etiquette?

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The PicklePod is back on The Dink Pickleball YouTube channel with one of our most wide-ranging episodes yet.

This week we cover:

MLP Trade Deadline Fallout
Ana Bright. Georgia Johnson. Jack Sock. Major names dropped ahead of the deadline. We break down which teams won, which teams fumbled the bag, and whether Major League Pickleball just reshaped the power structure for 2026.

Pickleball and the Olympics
Are we overhyping the Olympic dream? Would 2032 in Australia change everything for the sport — or is the pro tour already the real prize? We debate what Olympic inclusion would actually mean for player development and global growth.

Does Pickleball Need an All-Star Weekend?
If the NBA can reinvent its format, why can’t we? From Ernie contests to reset challenges and paddle toss competitions, we design what a true pickleball skills showcase could look like.

Grayson Goldin Update
We react to the news of Grayson’s stroke, discuss player health coverage in pro pickleball, and send our support as he works toward a full recovery.

The Dink Awards Finale
We wrap up the 2025 Dink Awards with:
- Best Facilities across the country
- Best International Tournament
- Paddle Reviewer of the Year
- Paddle of the Year

And yes, things get a little spicy during the paddle reviewer segment.

We also sit down with APP Chief Marketing Officer Tom Webb for a direct conversation about the future of the APP, the evolving pro landscape, and where the sport is headed long term.

Drop your thoughts in the comments:

What would you include in a pickleball All-Star competition?

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0:00 Intro
3:12 The Palm Beach Royals won the trade deadline
5:18 Anna Bright and Jorja Johnson dropped from MLP team
14:59 Do the Olympics matter?
19:41 Pickleball is like curling for the summer games
22:52 All-Star Game and skills competition for pickleball
29:03 Thoughts and prayers to Grayson Goldin
32:44 The 120Life Dink Awards conclusion
41:24 Paddle Reviewer and Paddle of the Year
48:59 Tom Webb joins the PicklePod
50:15 Sofia Sewing under the Will Howells contract
56:42 Do you need a big name to attract the audience?
1:00:44 What will the APP look like in 2030?
1:04:10 Who will be the winner in 10 years?
1:11:00 Rapid-fire questions from the listeners

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This week on the PicklePod, Zane and Tice dive into one of the wildest slates of global pickleball we’ve had in a while — even if half of it was nearly impossible to find online. We break down tournaments in Vietnam, Australia, and China, plus look ahead to the biggest December events in the pickleball world.

From the mystery surrounding D-JOY Vietnam, to Bondi’s underdog run at MLP Australia, to new partnerships forming for Hangzhou, we're covering everything the pickleball diehards want to know.
And yes… we attempt the impossible: building the worst pickleball player in the top 20.

We also talk Dink Awards, Minor League Nationals, Juniors vs. the Breakers, the Pickleball Marathon world record attempt, APP Tour Championships, Daytona chaos, and the freshest international storylines in the sport.

Topics include:
• D-JOY Vietnam recap
• MLP Australia finals + Bondi’s run
• APP's new Global Pickleball Alliance + rankings
• December pickleball schedule: Minor League Nationals, Dink Awards, Hangzhou Open, APP Championships, PPA Daytona
• Junior phenoms changing the game
• Building the worst top-20 pro (fan-suggested segment!)

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0:00 Intro
2:47 D-Joy Pickleball Event in Vietnam
8:36 The Global Pickleball Alliance
12:24 MLP Australia season finale with Purple Jesus
14:49 The Dink Awards Preview
16:18 The Dink MiLP Nationals Week
27:09 International events in December
31:48 Courted Miami at Sip N Pickle brings the vibes
32:52 APP Championships + PPA Datytona
35:10 Build Your Worst Pickleball Player

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This week on the PicklePod, we switch things up — no PPA or MLP action to recap, but a massive week of storylines, debates, and one of our favorite interviews of the year.

Zane and Tice debut a brand-new segment: Build-A-Player — where each builds the “perfect” pro pickleball player using only 11 unique skills… but they can’t use the same player twice. The results? Chaos, controversy, and an absolutely stacked conversation that you’ll want to vote on in the comments.

We also break down:
🔥 PPA Melbourne (rain delays, surprises, and emerging stars)
🔥 Which partnerships are legit and which are temporary
🔥 Why the tournament format changes actually matter
🔥 The Lakeland draws — including matchups that could get spicy
🔥 How agents are now influencing pro partnerships (yes… really)

Then we’re joined by Kyle Yates, one of the OG goats of pickleball. Kyle breaks down:
🇺🇸 Team USA’s run at the Pickleball World Cup
🏆 Why the international scene is exploding
🥁 How Venezuela brought an actual marching band
🎽 The jersey swaps, the atmosphere, and the wildest crowds he’s ever seen
🎾 The origin story of “The Kyle Shot”
👀 Whether pickleball is getting closer to an Olympic future

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0:00 - Intro
02:51 - PPA Melbourne recap: delays, chaos & standout performances
10:14 - PPA Lakeland preview: Why this “open” feels like a Slam
14:50 - Singles shake-up: Fed back to #1, Ben seeded #8, chaos in draws
17:18 - Women’s singles danger zone: Seone Mendez & Salome in ALW’s path
19:35 - Mixed doubles storylines: Rachel & Andre reunited, matchup drama
22:50 - Partnerships shake up for 2026 and agents booking partners
27:43 - The “Build the Perfect Player” draft begins (serve, drives, drops)
41:10 - Introducing Dr. Scott (Troscriptions): Blue Cannatine for focus & energy
49:06 - Methylene blue explained: endurance, energy & mitochondrial function
58:52 - One motocross racer's secret weapon
1:11:10– Kyle Yates Joins the Show
1:13:20 – Inside the Pickleball World Cup: Atmosphere, Format & Team USA’s Win
1:21:45 A preview for Olympic Pickleball
1:25:40 Kyle's Hall of Fame career and Kyle shot origins
1:33:39 Jersey swaps with other countries

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The 2025 World Pickleball Championships had everything — drama, emotion, controversy, and the best pickleball of the year. 🏆

In this episode, Zane and Tice break down the wildest moments from Worlds in Dallas — from insane out calls and rule drama to Anna Leigh Waters’ untouchable dominance. Then, Federico Staksrud joins the pod fresh off his emotional semifinal win to talk about:

🔥 The story behind the tears in his viral post-match interview
🎾 Why the new ball changed everything — and how he adjusted
💪 The strategy shift that unlocked wins with Hayden Patriquin
🏌️‍♂️ Which pros are secretly great (and terrible) at golf
💭 What it really takes to go from overlooked grinder to world-class pro

This one has everything — chaos, comedy, and raw emotion from one of the best in the game.

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0:00 – Worlds recap: celebrity matches, wild calls, and chaos
08:00 – The worst line call of the year
12:00 – Line call fixes are finally coming
13:30 – Anna Leigh Waters “Big Pickle” conspiracy
17:00 – Anna Leigh’s dominance by the numbers
20:00 – Emotional highs & lows of Worlds
26:00 – Federico Staksrud joins the pod
28:00 – Switching brands, balls & rebuilding confidence
34:00 – Why power paddles changed the game
37:00 – Playing with Hayden Patriquin & finding chemistry
44:00 – How to beat Ben Johns & Gabe Tardio
52:00 – The viral tears moment explained
55:00 – Federico’s message to aspiring players
59:00 – Pickleball’s best & worst golfers revealed

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The PicklePod is back, and this week we’ve got a jam-packed episode. James Ignatowich (aka Iggy) stops by to reveal how he went from pro pickleball player to paddle engineer with the launch of his new company, RPM. He breaks down the grind of designing paddles, the wild stories behind his prototypes, and what sets RPM apart from the competition.

Meanwhile, Zane and T-Dog dive into one of the craziest weeks in pickleball yet:

- PaddleGate 2025 – why 15 of 16 pros used different paddles on Championship Sunday.
- PPA Cincinnati Slam – shocking results as the Kawamoto twins take down Anna Bright & Anna Leigh Waters.
- Cheating drama – Tyson McGuffin vs. Mo Alhouni and the calls that shook the tour.
- Sports betting in pickleball – the PPA partners with Kalshi to make wagering on pickleball legal in the U.S.

Plus: streakers, celebrity owners, and the latest MLP team shakeups.

This episode has it all—gear talk, controversy, and the future of the sport.

👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Will RPM shake up the paddle market? And do you think PaddleGate changes the game for good?

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0:00 – Welcome back + PaddleGate 2025 explained
3:38 – James “Iggy” Ignatowich launches RPM Paddles
5:00 – The origin of the RPM Yeti (AI gone wild)
7:52 – Why RPM isn’t UPAA-approved yet
13:32 – Iggy’s deep dive into paddle engineering
14:37 – RPM paddles selling out worldwide
20:41 – Biggest challenges of starting a paddle brand
24:10 – RPM launch promo: free Cameo with purchase
26:05 – PPA partners with Kalshi for sports betting
34:45 – PaddleGate chaos in Cincinnati
37:53 – Ben Johns singles withdrawal controversy
41:58 – Fed vs. Alex Crum rivalry
43:46 – Tyson McGuffin vs. Mo Alhouni cheating drama
50:44 – Liz Trulock pushes Anna Leigh Waters in singles
52:22 – Kawamoto twins upset Bright & Waters
54:00 – Hunter Johnson vs. Christian Alshon + streaker incident
57:41 – Andre & Anna Bright rise as a mixed team
1:01:08 – The “Big Four” in men’s doubles
1:03:39 – Kawamotos’ first-ever PPA gold

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Fresh off the MLP Finals in New York City, this special Picklepod episode comes straight from a Starbucks parking lot. We break down everything you missed—from the chaos at Wrigley Field to the messy pickleball showcase with Carlos Alcaraz, and of course, the Cinderella run of the Columbus Sliders.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories, player smack talk, and a candid look at how the Finals unfolded, including the heartbreak, the big wins, and the gritty performances that defined the weekend. Plus, listener Q&A on MLP’s future, roster moves, controversial rules, and more.

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0:00 MLP Exhibition in Chicago
2:15 NYC pickleball event with Carlos Alcaraz goes wrong
7:36 MLP Semifinals recap
16:53 Challenger Level Finals recap
21:21 MLP Finals reaction
26:33 Listener Questions

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MLP Dayonta is being called the Event of the Year, at least according to Zane. We saw the first upset of a top-eight team and Ben Johns might be ready for the MLP stage.

Erik Tice lays out his playoff predictions and indicates how MLP teams are skirting the rules to acquire new players.

Plus, Nico the Lefty has made the leap from X all the way to the PicklePod. He debates Zane on dominance in sports and provides his winners and losers from Daytona.

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0:00 MLP Daytona steals the show
7:54 The 5s vs Utah
9:52 Upset insights
15:41 Ben and Collin return to MLP
22:34 Erik’s Playoff Outlook Charted
27:54 Michael Loyd traded for Rafa Hewett
34:29 Update on stolen test equipment

Nico the Lefty
33:08 Nico maybe a secret 5s fan
39:12 Nico's daily reminder about Jack Sock
44:24 ALW vs Serena Williams
51:22 The maturity of the pickleball vs tennis
57:01 The most athletic players in pickle
59:51 Winners and losers of MLP Daytona
1:05:50 Alshon’s effort is unmatched
1:09:18 Amish pickleball and listener questions

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Alex Crum is having the type of week most pickleballers can only dream of. He just upset the #1 player on both pro tours. We caught up with him on-site at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center just before the APP NYC Open.

Our guy Erik Tice stops by to recap the heated matches from the Atlanta Slam and discuss the dominance of ALW and AB vs the unparalleled parity at the top of the men's doubles game.

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Alex Crum
0:00 F*ck you Alex Crum
4:30 Upsetting world #1 Federico Staksrud
8:30 The singles pickleball meta has changed
14:20 What’s next for Alex Crum?
17:54 Turning into a media star

Erik Tice
23:55 Upset alerts in Atlanta
Clip 27:40 Julian
28:15 Did any matches cross the line?
36:34 Pablo Tellez called for two technicals
39:12 Quang Duong using blackout paddle
43:01 Shadows plague championship court
50:45 The reign of ALW and AB started in ATL
56:44 Unparalleled parity in men’s doubles
1:01:10 The impact of the Lifetime ball
1:03:08 Will Ben ever pair with CJ Klinger?
1:04:50 MLP Austin up next

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Quang Duong is helping to accelerate pickleball’s international growth. With guidance from his Dad/Coach, Duong is embracing his Vietnamese roots to launch a new signature paddle and apparel line.

Fresh off a double gold victory at the US Open, Jack Munro stops by to show Zane his new hardware. One of those medals came in mixed doubles, where Zane's prediction for Andre Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters severely missed the mark.

Phoenix Flames GM Brant Weiss shares how he has stepped into his new role as coach/meme lord/cheerleader. He explains how the AZ Drive became the Flames and what they have planned for MLP Phoenix.

Our Guy Erik Tice helps recap all things MLP Columbus, including the Johns Bros withdraw that had the picklesphere buzzing. Find out how Zane thinks the situation could have been remedied on-site.

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0:00 Quang Duong signs with Sypik
6:04 Half a million is too small for us
7:00 The Avatar Ball Bender paddle
10:04 Legendary Duong family practices
14:55 How do you recover after long training sessions?
17:00 Everybody loves Bao
18:29 Quang lands Wika as shoe and apparel sponsor
23:20 Looking to Duc between points
26:22 Asian players still chasing US players … for now

Brant Weiss
33:47 Coach Weiss promoted to meme lord
35:40 AZ Drive become the Phoenix Flames
37:37 Interesting trades in the offseason
Overtalking at 5:00
39:45 Leaning into personality and vibes
41:59 What are the plans for MLP Phoenix?

Erik Tice
43:49 Tice’s MLP recap
48:12 The Squeeze surprising the field
50:53 Strength of schedule advantages
52:49 Miami hit big in the draft
56:52 50/50 rally vs traditional scoring
59:22 Counting days since last cursing incident
1:02:19 Shock trolling with ‘Security’ guard shirt
1:04:02 Team Emmrich stepped up for the Hogs

Jack Munro
1:08:09 Zane’s son Jack Munro joins the pod
1:13:18 Is the US Open still a ‘major’
1:17:00 Why did ALW get the exception?
1:18:45 Zane with an all-time miss on the Agassi prediction
1:25:14 Life on the line - who do you partner with?
1:26:40 Will Howells riles up PPA crowd
1:33:00 Go follow Jack on YouTube

Erik Tice
1:36:23 Addressing the Johns Bros Columbus withdraw
1:44:45 Where’s the team support?
1:49:50 Fines and suspension

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Major League Pickleball Commissioner Samin Odhwani is the special guest on a new PicklePod. Commish previews the opening of the 2025 season, explains the updates behind expanded distribution and owner hosted events.

Next, Brooklyn Pickleball Team GM, Josh Gartman, breaks down the name swap between the Brooklyn and the DC team. Gartman recaps his offseason moves and the reunion of some of his championship players.

Finally, Zane did a deep dive on the MLP rulebook and discovered that new serve rules are active in Orlando. And that’s not all, new rules are in place for roster substitutions, home team advantages, and order of play.

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Sadim Odhwani
0:00 Expanding MLP’s reach in 2025
5:20 Saturday and Sunday Showcase matches
8:01 Returning to where the bodies are buried
10:20 What surface are we playing on?
13:18 Breaking News: Samin announced as new MLP Commissioner
15:25 Love or hate the Carolina Hogs
18:15 Blind ranking pro sports commissioners
25:51 Samin steals Zane’s MLP legacy
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Josh Gartman
28:50 Brooklyn PB Team GM Josh Gartman joins the pod
30:50 New York roots made the swap a no-brainer
32:45 Brooklyn adds Kawamoto and Newman in off-season
34:54 Blind ranking MLP GMs
39:55 ‘Fake News’ surrounding tennis vs pickleball
43:45 Andre Agassi to partner with ALW at US Open
51:20 Leigh Waters looking for another pro gold at US Open
52:47 Big drama matches at MLP Orlando
59:58 Serve rules get an overhaul before MLP season
1:01:34 Substitution rule changes - 2-point penalty
1:05:50 Tice rapid fire questions

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Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields talk about the fraud allegations leveled against Legacy Park in Mesa, AZ, by the SEC and DOJ. Legacy Park was supposed to be a utopia for the sport-obsessed. It had hosted multiple APP Tour, PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball events.

Thomas then shares information he found in a book that claims that the Pritchard family were not the inventors of Pickleball. Instead, they took and modified the idea from a different political family on a nearby island. The original story goes that the Pritchard family, along with Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, developed the game and its rules on Bainbridge Island in 1965.

Then, Zane and Thomas recap and react to the results of the PPA North Carolina Open from last weekend. Zane discusses ALW and other stars withdrawing due to the roll-out courts, and the two of them note how not a single #1 ranked player won gold.

Finally, they are joined by Jacob Smith from DUPR to discuss the upcoming collegiate tournament they are hosting.

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Zane Ford and Thomas Shields talk to Christian Alshon, Tyra Black, and Paris Todd about their most recent gold medal wins at the PPA Texas Open, Ben Johns’ calling out of yelling during matches, their goals for the coming year, and much more.

Christian Alshon is one of the fastest rising stars in the world of Pickleball. His gold medal win at the PPA CIBC Texas Open was his second in a row. Overall he has 12 PPA medals and is ranked 9th in men’s doubles and 8th in men’s singles as of this recording.

This was Tyra Black and Paris Todd’s first doubles gold together. After a tough semi-finals match against The Girlies, they took care of business in the finals and won the tournament. On their way to the finals, they did not lose a game.

Finally, Zane and Thomas talk to Jason Apses about the new SpotON Review System that was used on the championship court at the Texas Open. Jason explains why it was used, how it works, and the overall goals for its use moving forward.

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Christian Alshon
00:00:36 - Why Christian's game has improved so much
00:01:41 - Does Christian want to be the best in the world?
00:04:47 - Do the best doubles players play the left side?
00:08:43 - Christian's excellent year so far
00:14:13 - Getting Booed
00:17:34 - Ben Johns Mocking players

Tyra Black and Paris Todd
00:20:46 - Weirdest pre-match superstition?
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The first paddle challenge of 2025 revealed some major flaws in the system. Travis Rettenmaier challenged three paddles at PPA Mesa and despite winning the challenge, received no retribution.

JOOLA Chief Experience Officer Gordon Kaye weighs in on the situation and explains how the world of professional table tennis handles paddle testing differently.

Finally Erik Tice drops in to cover the MLP Draft winners and losers. Plus Zane convinces him to blind rank the best pickleball stats nerds.

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It's a full house on the PicklePod this week as we hear from four special guests. First up is Erik Tice who breaks down the Max Freeman contract situation and the surprising results of the MLP keep/drop exchange.

Then Zane goes off on how he judges if a player is a bad line caller or flat-out cheater.

Next up, John Kew gives us the update on the Ronbus Ripple listing and subsequent de-listing that had paddle fans scratching their heads.

Finally, the first international signed UPA players, Tom Evans and Helena Spiridis share their journey to pro pickleball and Tom breaks down his big win over Federico Staksrud.

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Erik Tice
0:00 What happened with Max Freeman contract?
5:04 Will Howells is in a unique situation
10:22 The Hustlers dropped their ENTIRE team
13:20 60% of players will change teams in 2025
15:05 Suprised by the Kate Fahey drop
18:30 How long to turn D1 tennis player into MLP player?
21:31 Federico Staksrud in paddle turmoil
28:28 New UPA-A targeting rule debate
35:30 Retaliation will also be punished
41:45 Zane landed a new shoe deal
48:56 Searching for the best player in NYC
52:19 Zane’s glow up is in session
55:18 Cheating - just cheating
1:00:48 Is cheating a byproduct of hot paddles
1:03:35 Jay and Fed weigh in on line calls
1:12:10 A malicious nasty nelson is a wild move
1:14:39 Did we go too hard on the Collin episode?
1:18:45 Max Freeman forced to drop top partners i.e. Ben
1:28:20 Zane got nasty nelsoned by Jack Sock
1:31:45 ALW got asked to prom picture
1:33:54 Pickleheads raised 2.5mm
1:37:30 Coincidental loss for Fed in Tucson with Adidas paddle
1:40:49 Hunter are Parris dominated Super Bowl Sunday Leo Meme
1:43:05 Andrei and Alshon looked dangerous in Tucson
1:46:25 Blind ranking backhand flicks

John Kew
1:50:50 John Kew digging up bones
1:53:25 Finally back to pickleball - What happened to the Ripple?
1:56:55 There are different versions of the Ripple that hit the market
2:02:00 What motivated USA Pickleball to test a second batch?
2:05:27 All approved paddles will also get PBCoR stamp

Tom Evans and Helena Spiridis
2:09:15 Say hello to Tom and Helena
2:15:20 Tom started getting results in 2023
2:18:55 Which pros were you intimidated by?
2:20:32 Where are pickleball hubs in Australia?
2:23:38 When are making the move to the US?
2:26:18 Top 3 players in Australia
2:28:26 Signed on with UPA and eligible for MLP
2:33:42 What are the biggest differences between U.S. and Aussie pickleball
2:35:30 Tom’s big win over Federico Staksrud
2:38:50 Guess my DUPR

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Fresh off a gold medal at the PPA Masters, Collin Johns joins the PicklePod. He shares the details behind the Johns Brothers' breakup and why Gabe Tardio was the right partner choice to strengthen the team and eliminate the competition.

Zane and Collin debate a violation of the unwritten rules of pro pickleball that led to a shocking bodybag attempt on Quang Duong. Quang also made headlines for a mid-match paddle switch and dropping partners at the last minute.

Collin provides insight into his business ventures like Johns Design and Consulting which is helping pickleball facilities create high-quality courts. He is excited about a trip down under to play in the PPA Australia Pickleball Open and the chance to expand his brand.

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0:00 Collin breaks the appearance record
2:57 The Johns Bros decision to split
9:57 Did your level of play go down or did the field catch up?
13:48 No regrets after winning the PPA Masters
16:55 Collin’s partners for 2025
20:46 Not ready to be a full-time coach
24:50 The outlook for Ben and Gabe
28:45 Ben fired a warning shot at Quang
33:30 Zane’s take on the unwritten rule
38:40 The unwritten rules of pro pickleball
39:55 Quang had a busy weekend at PPA Masters
49:13 Will we use a plastic ball in 40 years?
55:12 How green dye affects durability
58:25 Playing with a new ball every match
1:00:16 Collin is going down under to play PPA Australia
1:03:40 Zane owes Roddick a kick in the nuts
1:05:28 How Johns Design & Consulting helps facilities
1:09:30 What do all lines skid?

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If you ask Chat GPT who the number 1 pickleball player in India is, it will tell you the triple crown champion Armaan Bhatia. He is leading the pickleball revolution in India and will influence how the game develops as factions compete in the newest version of tour wars.

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0:00 From 3.5 to 6.2 in one year
3:45 Who’s the best pickleball player in India?
7:39 What was your first exposure to pickleball?
10:58 What is the pickleball landscape today?
15:01 Is pickleball taking over tennis infrastructure
17:37 Popular paddle brands in India
23:23 Pickleball on top of Antilia
27:31 The most influential players in the game
31:42 The next frontier of tour wars
37:34 Making the most of a trip to the US
39:45 Adjusting to different ball conditions in the US
43:06 Zane’s take on the MLP Finals loss
51:34 ALW and Will were absent from the trophy presentation
54:04 Would you rather win a PPA Gold or MLP title?
58:59 Armaan comes from a family of athletes
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The podcast Gaunlet at the World Championships in Dallas gave us more guests than we could squeeze into one episode. Part two is out now and features:

- Connor Pardoe sharing battle stories from inside of the Tour Wars
- Grayson Godin and Hanna Blatt talk about breaking through in pro pickleball in 2024 and playing mixed doubles with a significant other
- Travis Rettenmaier explaining his journey to becoming MLP’s Jackie Moon and new investors joining the Florida Smash team

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0:00 Intro
1:12 Grayson Goldin and Hannah Blatt join
4:34 Going under contract and making content
9:00 Playing mixed with your significant other
13:49 Grayson’s Bitcoin experiment
17:54 Hannah’s successful squash beginnings
22:20 Travis Rettenmaier joins the pod
25:02 Travis is the ‘Florida man’ and Graham updates
29:17 Where does a solo Ben Johns rank playing Challenger doubles?
32:45 Zane’s secret 2vs1 strategy
36:50 What’s next for the Florida Smash?
41:52 Appreciation for Travis letting it rip
47:02 Connor Pardoe joins the pod
51:27 Finally moving forward after the merger
53:28 Addressing rumors of killing MLP
56:08 Decentralizing MLP events
59:01 The Black Diamonds winning financially
1:00:40 Rehashing the struggles of the tour wars
1:05:50 Happy that the merger happened
1:08:45 What are the next big steps for PPA/MLP?

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Michael Loyd took out some of the biggest names in the game on the World Championship stage. The 21-seed topped Ben Johns, JW Johnson, and Quang Duong in three consecutive days. Based on DUPR, he had a 1% chance to escape the round of 16.

We talked about how he devised a winning strategy and how an attitude change has let him be himself on the court.

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0:00 Ben Johns was scared to play me
6:50 Michael’s change in mindset was key
8:44 Most tats outside of Tyson
13:30 Avoiding the letdown match
16:37 Most surprised by the Quang upset
21:08 Are you doing anything different with your game
26:41 Is Riley Newman back?
31:23 Quang and CJ upset the Johns bros
36:11 The Gabe Tardio trajectory
38:27 Travis can ‘win that one on my deathbed’
39:35 Foot fault review escalated in 25-minute review
46:55 Travis stands on principle - looks like 40yr old Loyd
49:15 Is Kate Fahey a clear No. 2?
51:25 The Girlies won in straights - do we have a rivalry?
55:30 Would we ever see a Jorja/ALW partnership?
59:03 How did you like playing MLP?
1:04:11 The Arizona Pickleball League experience
1:08:27 Guess my DUPR

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It was a reunion at the UPA World Championships. Zane and Thomas caught up with some of the biggest personalities in the game including ‘Coach to the Stars’ Matt Manasse, Kamryn Blackwood, Tyler Loong, Jimmy Miller, and Greg Dow.

Together they cover how paddles are providing an unfair boost to some players, a review of the MLP season, and predict what the future of the game is going to look like.

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0:00 Are there crossover PicklePod/KOTC fans?
2:19 Jimmy coming after The 5’s
4:45 First team all annoying MLP
5:18 Beefing with Jim Kloss on X
11:59 Logging DUPR matches
12:55 Who’s getting dropped from the Premier teams
16:26 How has the MLP brand performed since the merger?
19:36 Are there still complaints about the Gen 2 Vulcan PRO Flight?
22:20 Players leaning on paddle tech to help their game
25:10 Conflicts of interest in pro pickleball
27:24 Greg Dow cameo and monologue
30:08 Zane plays better when he’s angry
31:41 Thomas’ didn’t get the invite back to pros vs 5.0s
35:04 Greg joins the show for real this time
38:37 Greg Dow’s relocation and relationship
41:52 The people love Dow in the booth
47:40 Kamryn Blackwood and Matt Manasse join the pod
51:02 Pickleball Coach to the Stars’ Oh Sh*t moment
53:05 Do you do a lot of homework on each player
55:35 We need to ask the hard questions
58:19 Zane wants to interview the losers of a match

Dave Fleming has been dubbed 'The Voice of Pickleball' and we put that name to the test by trying out some new catchphrases. We dissect new stats that reveal what you should be choosing at the coin toss and why getting out to an early lead is more important than ever.

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0:00 Dave Fleming ‘The Voice of Pickleball’
4:30 Are paddles too hot? Is that bad for the TV product?
11:30 What is the best route to govern the serve?
17:27 What happens after a pro event
26:02 Do you practice your catchphrases?
28:37 Zane’s takes on commentary
34:11 Pickleball needs a ‘Manningcast’
37:52 Dave tries out new catchphrases
43:20 Dave’s involvement as the Carolina GM
50:32 Addressing tanking allegations
53:57 How do you coach the best in the world?
56:41 Predictions for the playoffs?
1:03:30 THe data Dave wants to see in the broadcast
1:09:20 Starting fast vs slow according to data
1:11:01 Data around the first serve and better side
1:15:15 The players with the most pickles
1:21:40 Benefitting from the progression draw
1:23:38 Guess My DUPR

Christian Alshon is the special guest on a new PicklePod. We dive into Alshon's Twitter battle with James Blake, Nick Kyrgios, and the rest of the tennis world.

Alshon shares why tensions have been high between him and the Johns bros at recent PPA events. He also explains his plans for creating content while competing at the highest level.

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0:00 The ‘villain’ that pickleball needs
4:22 What does the real Christian look like?
7:24 Will Howells is the new bad boy of pickleball
9:26 Alshon’s Twitter battle vs big tennis
17:19 James Blake challenged Alshon to a racquet vs hands match
24:20 Christian weighed the pro tennis option
28:55 Transferring to a better academic school
34:22 The beef vs the Johns bros
40:04 Running into Matt Wright on a bad day
41:48 One for the conspiracy theorists
44:20 Missing MLP Vegas with the Texas Ranchers
48:19 Alshon’s knee injury and MLP under fire
53:32 The content creation game
56:02 Christian’s first vlog
1:00:09 Breaking down pro pickleball matches
1:05:44 Christian’s take on the state of paddles

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

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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