PicklePod

Description: Tyson and Thomas are both on vacation but no one is having a better summer than Mary Brascia. She and sister Maggie join the PicklePod to talk Major League Pickleball, recent victories, siblings double strategy and paddle weights. Tyson helps Thomas navigate the dating apps and pitches a new pickleball reality show. Show Notes: 3:59 The Brascia sisters enter the chat 9:17 Someone is a big fan of ‘unscripted TV’ 11:32 MLP is pure entertainment and the drama is just beginning 16:17 One sister drags the other into pickleball 21:00 It’s been a Mary Brascia summer 24:41 Tyson’s starting a paddle weight database 28:39 How to play doubles with your sibling 32:13 The art of weighting a paddle 35:30 The Pickleball Bachelor coming this fall 40:34 Chemistry is key for MLP Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: APP Champion, PPA Champion, and MLP Champion, Parris Todd, joins the PicklePod. We talk about partner relationships, fashion, cryptocurrency, and Todd’s recent takeover of the world of pickleball. There are a lot of deals in the works for this former tennis star, including landing some real estate. Will TX or FL be the next big move? Don’t miss your chance to win Free Selkirk Paddles For Life! Enter to win Selkirk Paddle for Life: slkrk.co/paddleforlifegiveaway Show Notes: 7:16 APP vs PPA relationship 11:57 Early elite tennis career influenced childhood 13:44 ‘Waisted’ brand women’s streetwear entering pickleball activewear 26:07 Grandma knows best - it’s pickleball over tennis 30:20 A Parris Todd pickleball paddle could be on the way 34:22 Parris takes over the interview 38:10 The Major League Pickleball experience 41:47 Tyson is repping pickleball on ‘The Challenge’ 43:54 Who’s the best players you’ve seen singles and doubles 48:22 Don’t be afraid to take a step off of the kitchen line 56:32 LA Open, Newport Beach, then off to Florida Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Description: Rob Nunnery crashes the PicklePod to talk PPA Orange County Cup and the Tennis Channel broadcast. The boys brainstorm a battle of the tours team event between the top players on the APP and PPA Tour. A nudist pickleball colony has caught everyone’s attention and we get into some old fashioned paddle talk. Show Notes: 3:02 Tyson’s surprise game with the Waters 9:05 Pickleball on Tennis Channel. How the heck do you watch Tennis Channel? 13:02 Rob Nunnery is back by popular demand 17:37 Fan of the wide frame camera? 19:34 Ideas to improve the viewership experience 25:18 Weekend results JW and Parris Todd take titles 31:51 Who can break the specialization mold 34:13 Battle of the Tours an all-star showdown 42:35 Get your DUPR ready 51:55 Live podcast recording from the nudist colony 1:00:28 PaddleGate continues with an anonymous letter Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Description: The only Major League Pickleball owner/player Travis Rettenmaier joins the pod. Once ranked #57 in doubles tennis, Rettenmaier has one of a kind perspective on the state of pickleball. We go deep on his MLP experience and how a 20-12 lead in the finals slipped away. Show Notes: 11:09 Welcome Travis Rettenmaier 15:17 Bad coaching in the MLP Finals? 16:09 MLP Format - Good for Drama, Bad for Gambling 21:57 Tyson’s Solution to the format dilemma 27:31 Florida Smash owner Travis Rettenmeir elects to retain Travis Rettenmaier 38:47 This is how you earn the name ‘Dirtbag’ 46:57 The Rettenmeir quinceañera: an MLP coming out party 49:01 Go ahead, buy ‘em all, the next wave is coming 56:07 The bet for world’s number 1 - Ben or JW in 2023 Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Tyson and Thomas are live, in person, recording at the ONE37pm Cafe in New York. Thomas recounts an epic day of pickleball at the NYSE. The boys prep for the Major League Pickleball Draft Reveal and talk MLP strategy. We get an update from CRBN on the approval of their next generation of paddles. Show Notes 1:15 Thomas relives the unreal MLP visit to the NYSE 8:27 A Celebration of Pickleball at the ONE37pm Cafe 10:25 The boys prep for the MLP Draft Reveal 15:45 Shout out to all the Rosies playing in the APP NYC Open 18:15 Knee jerk reaction to Sports Illustrated article 23:10 The advantages of a two handed backhand 26:45 New generation CRBN paddles added to USPA approved list 31:23 Tyson and Thomas fight for the higher DUPR rating 33:19 MLP pairing strategy, how would you structure your team? Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: We told you we had big news NYC. Major League Pickleball is taking over the NYSE to kick off the week in New York. Filmmaker, Chris Olson (@thepickleballstudio) is a go to source for paddle knowledge and puts out some of the best content in pickleball. He joins the pod for some good old fashioned paddle talk and we cover how to create the perfect pickleball documentary. Show Notes 5:25 Chris Olson jumps in the mix 7:50 Almost got an Oscar for “Speedcubers” documentary 16:40 Let’s get into some paddle talk 23:23 Decrease paddle regulations or increase quality control? 33:19 MLP to ring the opening bell for NYSE 38:50 PPA Tour’s new testing policy 42:22 PicklePod gets into the paddle testing business 51:44 Do you prefer the Championship Sunday format for tournaments? 54:22 How data science will change the game as we know it Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Advanced statistics are entering the world of pro pickleball. Now we’ve got another way to nerd out. Tyson and Thomas debate if you should make the better player take the third shot or avoid them at all costs. New York City, we are coming so see you on May 26th. Save the date for an exclusive event with ONE37pm. Show Notes 4:53 Ryan Sherry’s first PPA gold 13:34 Stats breakdown from the PPA NC Open 16:15 The Next Villian in Pickleball 20:47 Make Ben Johns hit the third 31:13 Tyson and Thomas head to the Big Apple 35:14 Tyson on the fence about cutting his locks 39:42 David Dobrik pickleball clip in DMs 45:32 Paddle controversy correction Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Tyson and Thomas weigh in on PaddleGate 2022. The PPA Tour has a new paddle compliance policy. We asked the dink fam, would Serena Williams crush the pickleball world on day 1? Tyson goes viral every year on May the 4th and you can too. Show Notes 0:36 PPA North Carolina Open starts a shorts discussion 3:50 The Dink Fam lives the pickleball life 8:25 The Paddle Controvesy 13:40 The PPA Tour’s new paddle compliance policy 20:10 Field testing vs lab testing 28:19 It’s time for the Serena Williams pickleball debut 32:55 Tyson’s 33 million views formula 35:30 Recruiting Twitter warriors to defend pickleball Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Tyson Apostol is BACK as host of the PicklePod. It’s always emotional when Rob Nunnery stops by. This time it’s hours after an unforgettable ER visit and he tells us all the horrific details. The strategy debate continues on how to cover the pickleball court. Thomas has a hack that will help get your erne count up. Show Notes: 4:58 Thomas brings Tyson up to speed after his hiatus 9:36 How’s Rob doing in Hawaii 12:41 The Prestiege of the US Open in Question 18:36 Upcoming tournament schedule and major events 22:14 Rob has some doubts about the new court coverage strategy 31:26 Thomas and Tyson talk about their tournament experience and respective trophy cases 34:43 When to pull the trigger, maybe less than you think 39:54 Thomas shares his pickleball hack 42:26 Freestyle Boys new Cohost and DUPR ratings 48:07 Spread ‘em Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Camryn Irwin is a host for the LA Rams, AVP Tour, and Pac-12. The former college and pro volleyball player has made the switch to pickleball and was even in the booth for the PPA Tour last year. She confesses to Thomas and Casey that she is hooked on pickleball and plays 4-5 times a week. Listen for her unique perspective on how the game is growing and how viewership can be improved at the pro level. Show Notes: 0:46 Casey introduces the Blonde Bomber Camryn Irwin 6:15 Camryn talks about playing with pros and how she got into pickleball 9:09 How can we improve viewership from a commentator’s perspective? 12:08 Getting into the deception and combos of elite pickleball 18:02 Let’s hear the backstories 26:45 Will the pro game reach mass appeal?…consensus…YES!…here’s why. 34:48 Camryn’s future in pickleball and other sports 41:40 Recap of the last episode with Collin and the potential for innovation in strategy 54:20 Mic’d up players a win for the audience 55:52 Looking for future guests to keep us nerding out! Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Collin Johns joins the PicklePod and breaks down pro pickleball strategy like we have never seen before. Thomas and Casey try to keep up with court geometry, attacking angles and why doubles pickleball is not meant to be a 50/50 game. Grab you pen and notebook for this one, you’re gonna need it. Show Notes: 0:27 Introducing Collin Johns, the Highlander, the Rightsider. 8:51 Training with GOATs, Simone and Ben, while coming up with Dekel. 12:07 Why no singles? Old fashioned sibling rivalry. 17:19 Will tennis pros takeover pickleball? 23:18 Tips for up and coming “right siders” for perfecting complementary pickleball. 35:00 Time to shine for the lefthanders. 42:00 What’s it going to take to beat the Johns bros? Can Casey be the Kevin Durant kryptonite of pickleball? 49:34 How progressions in technology change the game, and tell me how you really feel about spin serves. 55:48 Let’s go in deep on return of serve strategy. Gotta work in the changeup. Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: The world’s top pickleball player, Ben Johns, joins the PicklePod to announce Joola as his new paddle and primary sponsor. The Hyperion paddle will debut at the PPA Red Rocks Open on April 7th. Will the switch to carbon fiber and Joola’s paddle engineering expertise make Johns unbeatable? Show Notes 1:10 Ben’s big announcement! 7:47 The new frontiers of paddle technology 15:33 Pickleball Wordwide…investors? Possibly you! Ben’s excited for the growth of pickleball particularly internationally 26:05 Shot combos/patterns vs reactions, two handed backhands, team combos and play calling 32:52 Bringing in the casual fan: camera angles, player backstories, CASH! 37:17 Discussing strategies when dealing with the elements (eg. wind) 45:05 How to beat Ben and Anna Leigh Waters 50:40 Ben’s advice for all players 54:18 Beyond the Baseline: Get to know Ben off the court! Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Thomas sits down with Gary Vee to talk about his recent purchase of a pickleball team and to discuss where he thinks the sport is going. Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Casey Patterson is back as guest host and is joined by special guest Kyle Yates. Kyle has been at the top of the game for nearly a decade. He drops eight years worth of pickleball knowledge on the guys and shows some love for the legends of the sport. Has the strategy of the game changed? No, but the execution is better than ever…can you keep up? Show Notes 0:54 “OG” Kyle Yates from the “pickleball capital” gives his perspective on the rise of pickleball 8:45 Is the window still open to go pro? Need a specialty? 12:40 Tourney prep: vacay vs play 16:17 What Kyle is excited about for pickleball’s future…let’s get rowdy! 25:40 MLP team event was a great way to showcase the game 32:20 Speedup strategies and setting up the 1-2 punch. Puppet Master shoutout! 43:53 The guys talk drilling?!?!? 46:17 Adding to the arsenal of shots as EVERYBODY keeps getting better 51:00 The new kids on the block: Tardio, Johnson, Frazier 54:30 What’s next for Kyle? Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: US Olympian and AVP stud Casey Patterson is here to guest host. Everything happening in professional pickleball is giving Casey deja vu. From big sponsors buying in to crossover athletes taking over the game. Listen to see where he thinks the game is headed and how we’re going to get there. Show Notes ​​2:25 Casey’s big chance 7:10 how to improve pickleball viewership?Let’s get rowdy! Zane gets it, backstories 17:10 GOAT talk. J dub enters the chat 22:10 Alex the Neumann to watch. Tennis players are coming! 27:26 Riverland PPA…Casey’s impressed. DUPR ratings as a predictor for results 35:30 Wild West of pickleball sponsorship. Send Crocs! 43:29 Life in Austin. Oh, hi Collin Johns! 48:13 Casey’s plans…more pickleball please! Keep playing up! 56:48 Thomas shows off his new shades from SportRx Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Anna Bright called her shot last weekend so we had to get her on the show. Coming off a historic pro pickleball debut, Bright tells us what it's like to become instantly famous in the pickleball world. The 2022 dance card is filling up fast for the former Cal tennis player, so shoot your shot while you have your chance. Tyson and Thomas wrap things up with some world class philosophy and geography. Show Notes 0:48 Anna Bright joins the pod after calling her shot at APP 8:30 An extensive tennis background turns into a pickleball addiction 14:20 Anna is coming after top pros and the guys are coming to partner up 23:30 It’s going down in the DMs 28:00 Questions for Thomas turns into Survivor business for Tyson 33:50 Anna signs off and partners up with Tyson 36:35 More updates from Austin 46:20 NML pickleball is no longer anonymous 52:00 Time to get your own pickleball court and having a third-place trophy Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: The boys are back…flying solo, together, with no guest this week. Tyson has another idea to take over the pickleball world and this one comes in pill form. Thomas finally got his stuff back but is still feeling the pain from the audience. The PPA and APP Tours are both in action this week, but who has the better lineup? Show Notes 00:21 New name for the pod 6:58 APP Punta Gorda tourney is still stacked 10:20 Can PPA and APP coexist? 15:30 Thomas gets his stuff! 18:52 pickleball conspiracy theory 27:37 Singles chatter…no Ben in PPA…APP singles is stacked…could singles takeover? 37:00 PPA indoor picks leads to Simone talk 39:10 is Jay Devilliers the prototype pro? Does body type provide an advantage? 51:50 NDZ the predominant pickleball podcast Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: A Dekel Bar highlight is always worth a replay, so we brought him back for round 2. There have been a ton of changes on the pickleball landscape since we last talked and we find out where Dekel stands. Tyson is a non-stop ideas machine and rolls out a foolproof strategy for pickleball dominance. The battle for Thomas’ belongings continues and we speculate on a 1000 player round-robin event. Show Notes 0:56 Recurring guest Dekel Bar back from Pickleball Getaways trip in Mexico 5:10 Dekel’s philosophy is to maintain flexibility as PPA and APP battle it out 10:38 Dekel joins APP Pro Council with hopes for a “Super” Council 21:48 Dekel = highlight machine 23:35 Pickleball pro decathlon, who wins? 26:05 When to go for that erne? 31:03 Hindrance shenanigans “LET’S GO!” 35:25 Tyson’s new fool-proof pickleball plan 42:45 Nonstop pickleball in the news 45:10 Mesa PPA introduction, Tyson talks FILA gear Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: We’ve all had that feeling after winning a game, that I can beat anyone in pickleball feeling. Will Lowery from NBC and The Golf Channel is currently living in that feeling. He is hooked on pickleball and wants to make a run at the world’s top 10. Thomas and Tyson catch up on the APP New York City Open news and find out Thomas made DUPR’s 50 Top player list for the Great Lakes region. 3:32 The pickleball workout is a real thing 10:12 Will plays Larry Fitzgerald 1-on-1 for $1000 15:24 Thomas tells the story of losing 11-0 to Ben Johns playing lefty 25:40 Golf vs pickleball, which is harder to go pro? 28:25 The challenge goes out, can Will score 5 points against Thomas? 31:00 Will wants to be next in the pickleball broadcast booth 40:52 DUPR ratings by region. Guess who made the list. 48:12 Frank Anthony Davis has a bone to pick with USA Pickleball 51:23 Everybody including the PPA is coming to AZ in February Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: PicklePod gets a visit from Major League Pickleball MVP, @ladyofgibraltor, Lee Whitwell. Tyson vents about pickleball ratings and Lee shows us how to find a fair game and expose sandbaggers with the DUPR rating system. Thomas has been busy cracking the NML code and we’ve got to talk about Michael Phelps vs Larry Fitzgerald. 04:25 A geography lesson from Lady of Gibraltar 10:52 A case of beer brought Lee into pickleball 15:00 The MLP experience 19:00 How DUPR ratings work 28:49 Battle of the sexes doubles match coming this year 42:59 Thomas cracks the NML mystery 45:40 PPA Desert Ridge Recap 52:59 Phelps vs Fitzgerald 59:09 A new website thedinkpickleball.com Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: PicklePod says aloha to one one the top pros in the game, Rob Nunnery. He tells Tyson and Thomas about his new pickleball director role. We get an insider look at what life is like in the professional game and how things have changed in the last two months. Rob shares his life before pickleball and Thomas has an offer for NML. 0:10 We were stood up. 5:10 Who the hell is NML? 17:15 Rob joins the show 24:14 The most normal life before pickleball 40:15 What life is like after signing with the PPA 46:41 Rob’s new job “hanging out on the beach” 53:15 Players to watch in 2022 Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: US Olympic volleyball player Casey Patterson weighs in on the recent developments in pickleball. He tells the story of his experience with similar situations in early pro volleyball and offers advice on how pro pickleball players can leverage the changing landscape. The guys come up with a pitch for the bad boy of pickleball and recap last week’s episode. 00:10 Updates and recapping last episode 10:10 Tyson’s audition for The Dink’s job opening 17:30 News about the APP and MLP breaks live on the pod 21:40 Michael Phelps vs Larry Fitzgerald 29:10 Casey Patterson joins the pod 37:10 Growing your personal brand as an athlete 44:30 Casey weighs in on the recent developments and what players should do 1:01:10 The bad boy of pickleball Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: 0:10 Day trading and crypto with Tyson 3:10 Thomas might have been robbed 6:55 The latest in the MLP/PPA/APP drama 10:10 The competing tours and business speculation 19:40 Predictions 27:30 APP Mesa Open picks 46:55 Tyson McGuffin’s take on all the news 50:00 Tyson’s million dollar check and brain teasers 54:00 Thomas complains more Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: First recurring guest Zane Navratil joins the PicklePod to break down all the chaos that’s happened since last episode. We discuss the massive investment in the PPA, the new contracts and how the players are reacting. Zane talks about where he stands and how the APP, USA Pickleball and MLP are impacted by the recent developments. It’s a crazy time to be in pickleball, and Zane is right in the middle of it. 0:10 Welcoming Zane back to the pod and talk about his move to Austin 5:10 Zane’s new business and domain speculation 10:10 Discrepancies with the Dink Awards 12:55 Tom Dundon, Pickleball Chaos, PPA Contracts 31:55 The APP’s Response 36:55 Zane’s take on the spin-serve rulings (that never end) 45:10 Zane drops and the guys give updates Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Mother-daughter duo and 2021 National Champions Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters explain why they passed on a Dink sponsorship. Yes, Anna Leigh is tired of the age thing. We learn about the early days of their careers and find out some new details around Anna Leigh’s 2022 partnership with Ben Johns. Drill to play ratios are discussed before the guys drop some breaking news about Simone Jardim. 0:10 The Waters explain why they aren’t sponsored by The Dink anymore 4:10 What it’s like being “the young phenom” 8:25 “The Dink Guy” 10:30 The story of the Waters and Pickleball 20:10 Drill to play ratios 23:40 The time AL showed up to a random court and is gambling happening? 35:10 The Waters drop and the guys weigh in on their future 39:00 Nationals results and big news about Simone Jardim 45:40 The guys close out the episode with recent news Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Content creator, pickleball YouTuber and former Georgia Tech punter, Shea Underwood joins the dudes to nerd out. Shea discusses his journey to pro pickleball (he’s not quite there yet) and his unique perspective on the importance of serving. The guys close out the episode discussing Thomas’ Artificial Intelligence Twitter strategy and cover the latest in pickleball, including the lack of pros attending Nationals. 00:10 Introducing Shea Underwood 04:36 Shea discusses his roots in content creation 9:19 Shea’s current ranking and drill:play ratio 14:17 Using the spin serve with Zane Navratil 21:52 Balancing full-time work, content creation, training and passive income streams 26:40 How did Shea develop his spin serve and are they good for the game? 32:49 The best name in pickleball 39:08 The golden pizza rule 42:17 Tyson punches a producer from Survivor 46:15 We need a certified referee to settle an argument 54:10 Lea Jansen and Thomas Wilson signings and Nationals preview Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Matt Manasse, or Pickleball McNasty, is a Wilson pro most known for his reputation as the celebrity whisperer of pickleball. He gives the dudes the scoop on some of the most notable names he’s played with like George W Bush, Larry David and an unnamed cast member of Friends, who apparently has some game. Thomas and Tyson go over recent news, which paddles have the most spin and why Thomas isn’t as ‘influential’ as he wishes he was. 00:10 Matt did not like Tyson at first 4:10 The history of the nickname 8:10 Ryan Sherry takes Matt to his first real pickleball match...against Ben Johns 14:30 “The Riv” - the Celebrity Whisperer, George W Bush and Matt go way back 21:35 Vanity Fair, and why we don’t talk about it 23:10 More celebs and a Friends cast member has game 34:10 Matt drops off and the guys “clarify” a few things 37:10 The Guys cover recent news and upcoming tournaments 46:40 These are the top 5 paddles ranked by spin Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Newcomer Thomas Wilson, fresh off his wins over Jay Devilliers and Frank Anthony Davis, joins T&T to talk about his recent streak. Wilson gives us the low down on his transition into pickleball, his days spent slinging software and what his plans are for the future. The Guys go over recent results and give an update on what’s happening in the world of pickleball. 00:10 The guys intro Thomas Wilson, his recent results and newfound “fame” 8:10 Wilson’s backstory and transition into pickleball 20:55 What it’s like to play Tyson McGuffin and Jay Devilliers? Wilson breaks it down. 27:55 Wilson’s 2022 plans and pickleball future 34:10 Thomas Wilson drops off and your hosts talk tournament results and more news Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dekel Bar graces PicklePod with his presence and provides his backstory and introduction to pickleball. We breakdown his experience at Major League Pickleball and how he feels about Lee Whitwell taking 4 straight points from him. Will he sign with the PPA or APP, and who will he play with in 2022? The pickleball coach gives us some strategy and tips before signing off. 0:00 Dekel tells us about his transition from Israel to pro tennis to pickleball 6:55 The guys breakdown and recap Major League Pickleball 10:05 Dekel talks about Lee Whitwell’s insane performance 15:55 Austin is becoming a pickleball hot bed and the Dekel + Adam bromance 22:35 More talk about MLP and its unique player matchups 37:05 Pickleball growth, The PPA Masters, new (even more) pro partnerships revealed 46:00 The PPA vs APP and Dekel’s Future 52:30 Dekel tells listeners some tips to improve their game Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas and Tyson go at it alone in episode 9 of PicklePod on the eve of Major League Pickleball. We clear up how the event will work and analyze some of the teams and strategies that will be needed to win. Tyson shares his story of playing Irina Tereschenko 1 on 1 and Thomas recalls a time he watched Ben Johns play a pro match with his off-hand. We reveal the most interesting pro partnerships for 2022 including who Riley Newman and others will play with. T&T lay the Zanesaw to rest for the final time and talk about some of the other 2022 rule changes. Thomas ends the pod by telling the story of how he founded The Dink. 09:10 sec Tyson and Thomas break down everything you need to know about Major League Pickleball 12:38 The guys share their stories about playing against top pros, what it’s like 19:33 Thomas reveals a handful of 2022 pro partnerships, including Ben Johns and Riley Newman 28:26 Breaking down the 2022 rule changes and we say goodbye to the Zanesaw forever 37:15 Thomas tells the story of how he founded The Dink Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Flying Frenchman, or Carnivorous Croissant if you prefer, joins the PicklePod to chat about his recent results, future partnerships and more. Jay addresses his beef with fellow Pro Zane Navratil and breaks down his experience playing with Jessie Irvine. Thomas and Tyson pitch Jay new nicknames and the three agree on a Mario Cart competition for 2022. 1:38 The Dink and Jay Devilliers have some beef to settle before the episode starts 4:59 The guys pitch Jay some new nicknames and social media trolls 15:04 The guys dissect the current pro landscape, specialization and the PPA Championship 23:42 Jay breaks down why singles is so difficult and who’s at the top 27:21 The serve debate, again and Morgan Evans’ serve 37:08 Jay breaks down what it’s like to play with Jesse Irvine and 2022 partnerships 45:32 Thomas asks Jay about the new pro stipends and what they mean for the game Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas and Tyson talk about everything from the secret celebrity pickleball craze to the explosion of college pickleball. They recap the PPA Hilton Head Open, talk about the upcoming tournaments and some of the surprise partnerships and results lately. Thomas slept in a Denny’s parking lot and side jobs are a thing in pickleball - will they always be? 9:04 The guys talk shop, past and future guests and side jobs in pickle 15:03 Why Thomas was left out of the pickleball feature in Vanity Fair and how that led to the birth of PicklePod 21:56 The legion of closet celebrity pickleballers, and which ones will be at the PPA’s upcoming pro-am 23:20 Hilton Head Open recap and who Ben Johns is playing with next year 28:57 Global pickleball and parallels to other burgeoning sports 32:08 College pickleball is on the rise 40:23 The upcoming tournament schedule and why Thomas slept in a Denny’s parking lot 50:19 Pickleball invades big media again Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National TV, The Bush Family and Joe Rogan are talkin’ pickle, no naturally, the guys break it all down. Tyson and Thomas talk about the impact of the recent USAP rules committee votes, deliver multiple pieces of breaking news, and explain what Michael Phelps and Simone Biles have in common with two of the top pickleballers in the world. 5:39 Thomas delivers some breaking news about MLP and the PPA 15:06 The guys talk about The Bush Family’s pickleball love affair and Drew Brees’ recent match 18:09 Tyson delivers some breaking news of his own and the two theorize about the next wave of pb pros 28:08 The USAP Rules Committee voted on the Zane serve and rally-scoring. We break it down. 36:53 Tyson and Thomas talk about Pickleball’s three big moments in the national spotlight recently 43:55 Michael Phelps, Steph Curry, and Simone Biles sports agent signs Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters 48:47 Upcoming tournaments and the dudes nail their sign off for the first time Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode without a guest, Tyson and Thomas give a rundown on all the latest from around the world of pickleball. From recapping the PPA Texas Open to talking about Joe Rogan’s comments on the sport, the dudes cover it all. Did you know there’s a pickleball rapper? Are you aware that Ben and Collin Johns were playing pickleball on a random street in the middle of Manhattan? Tune in for the top news in the fastest growing sport in the US. 3:44 - Thomas talks about his experience at the Major League Pickleball Draft and tells some behind-the-scenes stories 16:08 Thomas breaks down his broadcast booth debut at the PPA Texas Open and Tyson pitches the MLP on commentating when the MLP launches in November 19:37 Tyson can’t get enough of the pickleball rapper who performed at the Texas Open and discuss corporate rap and a potential intro song 25:41 The guys breakdown the crazy results from the PPA Texas Open and talk about what tournaments are coming up 42:11 Thomas talks about The Johns Bros’ appearance on LIVE with Kelly & Ryan and Joe Rogan’s recent pickleball segment on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and what pickleball’s future looks like Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyson and Thomas welcome the man of the hour, AJ Koller. AJ addresses a number of rumors including the true identity of Chet Subaru and why Pat Smith is suing him for trademark infringement. AJ recaps his two gold medals in Vegas and how a week before the tournament, he didn’t have any partners at all. The crew ends the episode by walking through the 2022 proposed rule changes. 4:00 AJ answers hard hitting questions and clarifies what his name is 7:18 AJ tells Thomas and Tyson about his life before pickleball, his hockey career and building tiny homes 15:15 The crew talks about AJ’s big wins in Vegas and what it’s like to play with Riley Newman and Jessie Irvine 23:45 We get to the bottom of Chet Subaru and why Pat Smith is suing AJ 33:00 The rumors about AJ’s true origins are addressed and we discuss his various nicknames 36:05 AJ talks about his potential with Major League Pickleball 43:05 We walkthrough the 2022 proposed rule changes one by one and AJ gives his opinion on each Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dudes welcome the Creator of HBO’s hit show Entourage, Doug Ellin. Doug recalls the celebs and pro athletes he’s played pickleball with and why one in particular, former US #1 tennis pro Mardy Fish, blocked him on Instagram. Trash talk is encouraged in this episode as the guys take shots at some of their mutual pro pickleball friends and chat about what it will take to make pickleball mainstream. Doug issues a warning to pro Matt Manasse before he heads off to stretch for their 12:30 match at “the Riv.” 01:30 Doug’s game, background and how Phil Mickelson got him into pickleball 07:29 Phil's game 10:28 Doug recalls why former US #1 tennis pro Mardy Fish blocked him on Instagram over a pickleball match 15:24 Thomas asks Doug about the big names he’s played with and why people gravitate to the sport 25:21 The guys recap the Major League Pickleball launch event and what the league will entail 28:27 Doug talks about his usual pickleball crew 31:57 The trio talks about what it will take to make pickleball mainstream, including a name change 37:03 Advice on what it takes to go from a 3.0 to a 5.0 41:00 Doug tells the story of his victory over Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey 43:34 We talk about Doug’s paddle of choice and trash talk in pickleball Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas and Tyson welcome "currently" 5x Pickleball majors champion Irina Tereschenko. Irina talks about her pickleball origins which began in Moscow, Russia. The crew discuss Russian Mini-Tennis aka "Butts Up" , Potential implications of gambling on pickleball, and Irina's experience in creating Sick Trix. A-list name drops throughout the episode, we're talking Gary Vee, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi and more. Find out the latest on Major League Pickleball and see if T&T can figure out a proper show sign-off. (01:00) Irina’s background and her entry into pickleball (06:53) Irina talks about the creation of Sick Trix and what it means to be a member of the crew (14:45) We talk Orlando Cup and Irina’s thoughts on Anna Leigh Waters recent play (24:28) The crew talks gambling in pickleball and its potential implications, including the risks of fixing matches and Tyson’s first-hand experience during his pro cycling days (32:00) Irina gives us the backstory on the pickleball match featuring Gary Vee, Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, and more details on Major League Pickleball (40:20) Tyson Apostol relives his Survivor audition and former collegiate and professional athletic careers (50:20) Tyson and Thomas talk about how Dayne The Rock Johnson is a listener of the podcast (52:30) Irina talks about making enemies and a pop tennis tournament in Venice Beach (01:03:20) The crew revisits their podcast sign off Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Irina Tereschenko PPA Tour Bio Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top ranked Pro Pickleball player, Zane Navratil, joins Thomas and Tyson on the inaugural episode of the PicklePod to give an overview of the expanding Pickleball landscape from the eyes of a pro. Zane addresses how major rule changes in the sport may impact his Chainsaw serve and overall gameplay. New sponsors entering the sport, gambling, and more are making an impact on growth and players' finances. Pickleball hall of fame controversy has arisen this week. Tyson makes a sponsorship offer for Zane to wear his twitter handle on his socks. Zane shares his experience with NFT curation. (06:40) Zane and Rob Cassidy’s heated back and forth over the Chainsaw serve at the Chicago Open (11:20) Zane’s backup plan if the Chainsaw serve is outlawed (15:00) The number of tournaments next year, the competing tours, the cost of playing pro and improving the professional product (26:20) New sponsors investing in the sport, major pro signings and the trajectory of pickleball (34:00) The pickleball hall of fames controversy (36:45) Zane’s socks, our hair, and a live sponsorship negotiation (39:10) Pickleball NFT’s Visit TheDinkPickleball.com To Subscribe to The Dink Newsletter and more updates from The Voice Of Pickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Thomas Shields of The Dink Pickleball and Tyson Apostol, the worlds #1 Pickleball personality, as they introduce themselves and highlight what to expect from the all new "PicklePod". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices