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Description: Zane and Thomas address the mud that is being slung around the pickleball world. New podcasts and Twitter have provided a platform for players to defend themselves and point fingers and Zane says he’s “Here for it.” On the heels of an epic comeback from William Sobek, the guys debate the best comebacks of all time. Listener questions are answered in support of Stop Alzheimer’s Now. Show Notes: 4:46 The new Tyler Loong pod 11:30 Dissecting the drama 18:00 Chasing clout or high school drama? 26:15 Pass/fail/pass on Tyler’s new paddle 28:25 Zane Affleck folklore 33:00 Betting announced in pickleball 36:01 NYC Open Sobek vs The Wolf and the best comebacks 44:12 No taps for you 50:38 Randall Emmett doc 55:49 Stop Alzheimer’s Now question submissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Break out your calculator and loafers because we’re talking pickleball finance. Companies are trying to break into the ball game, players are upping their media output and pickleball is taking over malls. We’re back from a two week hiatus to cover everything happening in the world of pickleball. To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Want to work in pickleball? Visit https://pickleballjobs.io/ Rep the latest in dink branded merch at https://repthedink.com/ ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Cussin’ for a Cause 4:07 Meme of the week 9:08 Ranking Twitter personalities 18:27 Brands expanding into the ball game 23:37 PickleMall is a thing and it’s backed by Steve Kuhn 30:07 A strong Atlanta Open for the Mumbai Monster 33:30 The Jack Sock experiment: Good or Bad for the Sport 42:32 Pros can extend their reach with video 53:35 MLPalooza and a new team name for Zane 1:01:04 It’s all padel and pasta in Italy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLP Commissioner Brooks Wiley stops by PicklePod on his podcast tour. Brooks and the Pickle Pro Labs team have been busy creating new standards for pickleball testing and he is here to update the fans. Brooks shares plans for future MLP updates including an MLP ball and VAR system. MLP San Clemente is just one month away and will now include a Super Final to determine the season one champion. Find out more in an all-new episode. Show Notes: 0:00 Getting down in the dirt - Meme of the week 6:07 Updates from the Commissioner 11:29 Creating new methods for paddle testing 16:31 The new MLP ball 19:45 Getting ready MLP San Clemente - VAR, Championship Court 24:11 The first blue card in MLP history 27:30 Tyson McGuffin calls out DJ’s antics 32:15 Finding a way to make pickleball look cool 43:03 Twitter is taking over the pickleball conversation 50:55 Red Rock paddle testing results 53:10 Pickleball conspiracy theories - policing amateurs 1:00:06 Rule changes and the Wild West Tournament 1:06:15 Minor League Pickleball and the Super Finals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first on-site DQ for paddle delamination, pickleball pro flips the bird to courtside heckler and a new rebel will sell you a juiced-up paddle. We thought we could get away with taking a week off but there is too much happening in the world of pickleball. We cover the Newport Beach Shootout, US Open, and results from the infamous Red Rock Open paddle challenge. Show Notes: 0:00 Twitter’s MVPs 3:55 Meme of the week 7:35 Mr. Bean meme 10:40 One stream for all the pickleball drama 12:35 Altaf men’s win 13:07 US Open pro results 16:18 The drama-filled Newport Beach Shootout 18:46 Ben and Collin lose to Newell and Locklear 21:09 One singles tournament per month 24:48 Six paddles exceed the limits during MLP testing 29:43 The challenge results from PPA Red Rock Open 34:35 What happened with the Ansboury DQ 42:53 Lea Jansen’s response to Red Rock results 47:37 The guy juicing paddles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owner of the SoCal Hard Eights, Tim Parks, joins the PicklePod. Tim’s insights into MLP financials, sports betting, and building a sports league are shaping the way the game is played. Tim is willing to debate anyone on the merits of rally scoring and brings a unique take to the conventional wisdom of MLP draft strategy. Quite possibly the best episode yet. Show Notes: 0:00 The 'no-due diligence' era 4:50 Always wanted to be a GM 8:30 The best podcast in pickleball 15:25 The billion-dollar businesses surrounding pickleball 22:10 Tim invests in The Dink 26:07 How MLP can build a moat 33:32 Let’s talk about gambling 42:32 Extranalities and the Paragon of Virtue 48:30 Tim’s first pro pickleball experience 56:33 The cold war between PPA and MLP 1:07:43 Dispelling the myths about rally scoring 1:17:04 The Monte Carlo simulation 1:21:34 Convince me to add the shot clock 1:24:23 Coach Anna Bright allowed on court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to check in with pickleball GOAT Ben Johns. Ben went on Twitter to address the paddle delamination issue and started a fire. He goes deeper into how to test for delamination and why power is a problem. We touch on all the controversies facing the pro game including white paddles, match schedules, and rule changes. Ben even provides a history lesson on some of Pickleball’s OG’s. You can’t miss this episode with Pickleball’s top dog. Show Notes: 3:02 The tweet that starts the delamination fire 7:20 How the deflection test really works 12:11 Somewhere between a wooden paddle and tennis racquet 19:19 US Open rule change 24:14 An ultrasonic test could be the solution for delamination 31:04 The pickleball OG’s 37:01 What does a top player look like 10 years from now? 41:12 Riley Newman’s unique style may be helping and hurting 45:00 Ben will not be playing pickleball in 2033 50:07 The right-side player will be left-handed in the future 56:30 James Ignatowich’s quick ascension 1:00:30 Ben’s close alignment with the PPA Tour and MLP feelings 1:07:14 Who The 5’s should have picked last in the draft 1:12:00 White paddle sh*t 1:17:45 Pro players wait to speak out - Seeking more transparency 1:25:54 Let’s schedule and promote big matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: It’s been said before. It will be said again. Pickleball is the wild west right now. Between PEDs and paddle delamination, there seems to be cheating happening every weekend. Lea Jansen joins the pod to share her unabashed thoughts on the matter Show Notes: 0:00 Twitter fingers Jansen 3:30 We need drug testing 7:12 Delamination Abundant in Utah 11:02 Lea vs Salome Saga 17:12 The YouTube chat and being authentic 24:16 “Quit whining and figure out your own game” 28:20 Testing for a delaminated paddle 32:40 What off site testing means 35:22 Does delamination benefit you in doubles? 40:54 If you’re the league do you love the controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Zane and Thomas burn through pickleball’s hottest stories of the week. First up, they respond to Lea Jansen’s take on singles. Then a juicy letter from a host in Daytona is making its way through the picklesphere. Can we chalk it up to growing pains? Zane shares his takes on the inaugural Pickleball Slam. There’s still a chance for you to get on the pod, jump in the comments and make your case. Show Notes: 0:00 Lea thinks singles are a thing of the past 8:01 Zane college tennis crossover into pickleball 15:30 Dunking in the comments 20:22 The famous Medium article ‘Grow Up Pickleball’ 37:43 The APP Tour’s sit-and-wait strategy opens the door for new players 46:00 Big Papa Jimmy has a way with words 50:25 The Pickleball Slam had entertainment value, not just a hit n giggle 57:05 Jack Sock might be the ultimate tennis crossover athlete Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Pickleball’s most polarizing player Julian Arnold is here to talk all things MLP. His unabashed excitement for the game leaves some fans pining for more and others muting their TVs. Learn more about how Julian co-founded his paddle company Volair and coined his own catchphrase. MLP Mesa’s Most Valuable Player also shares his insights on how pro pickleball can continue to improve. Andiamo! Show Notes: 0:00 Julian and Thomas’ first epic battle 2:00 The birth of ANDIAMO 6:15 The first MLP blue card was issued to Pablo Tellez 13:33 What is crossing the line in pro pickleball? 21:13 People have started to appreciate the Andiamo energy 24:04 Creating your own brand 34:35 The best way to tank your DUPR 37:52 MLP Daytona - sloped courts, wind, and time at the beach 47:18 Side selection is crucial in MLP 52:29 Getting the court visuals correct will help eliminate a side advantage 57:11 The Saslow Super Dreambreaker 1:01:01 Rally removes shots from the game 1:04:08 The shot clock concept Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: PPA Tour Commissioner Connor Pardoe joins the PicklePod to clarify the current paddle testing situation. He shares his vision for the future of the tour and addresses current pain points. One big change coming this spring is gambling on pickleball which is expected to debut in May. Tune in for an inside look at one of pickleball’s most influential personalities. Show Notes: 0:00 PPA Tour growth in the past two years 5:35 The whole CRBN picture and paddle testing status 10:46 Explaining paddle delamination 19:02 Ben Johns' tweet 25:05 Players talking PEDs and establishing a Player Handbook 31:50 Pickleball learning from Padel 33:27 When is gambling going to enter pickleball? 43:26 Line call automation is coming…eventually 47:10 Zane may have changed the review system 49:37 Rally scoring makes the game easier 55:47 Is the MLP merger still moving forward 56:58 Shaping the future of the PPA Tour 1:00:00 When does the pro tour split away from amateur events 1:05:15 The backdraw has its own purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bad boy of pickleball DJ Young joins the PicklePod to discuss his run-in with the law. Young is the first player to be fined on the PPA Tour. DJ breaks news about not being able to use his paddle at PPA Austin. The guys discuss USA Pickleball revamping the paddle testing process, Nationals' new home, and Dude Perfect joining the list of MLP owners. Plus, the winner of the merch giveaway is announced. Show Notes: 0:00 DJ needs to sign a waiver 4:50 The ‘How much did you get fined?’ game 9:20 Zane’s paddle sells out after it gets challenged 13:40 DJ’s hip thrust routine 18:20 Paddle throwing competition 21:28 Paddles or PEDs for a bigger advantage 39:00 What’s actually being said between players on-court? 47:38 Dude Perfect invests in an MLP team 56:15 Let’s bring DJ to a rage room 1:00:00 New paddle testing overhaul 1:14:29 Nationals is moving from CA to TX 1:23:34 Collin Shick’s breakout weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is huge breakup news in the world of pro-mixed doubles. The superteam of Riley Newman and Anna Bright has called it quits. Also in this episode, Zane rates the moves of the MLP Shuffle Draft and crushes on his AI alter ego. It's the last chance to be a guest on the PicklePod. Jump in the YouTube comments and let us know who is the Shooter McGavin of pickleball. Show Notes: 0:00 Imparting emotional damage - Zaney rules tourney 2:50 The first strike in the feud with Dylan Frazier 4:40 Zane crushes on his alter ego w/ @memesofpickleball 9:05 The court of public opinion 10:50 DJ Young was issued the first fine in PPA Tour history 14:59 Zane analyzes MLP Challenger Shuffle Draft 21:05 Swapping Chuck Taylor for Daniel De La Rosa 24:07 AZ Drive add Heather Nobler - DC drafts Amanda Hendry 27:20 Scott Doerner = Sick hands, still learning to dink 29:50 Intrigue surrounding Hurricane Tyra Black to the Aces 34:25 Anna Bright abandons Riley Newman 38:30 Zane’s solution for players dropping out of the back draw Memesofpickleball post https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbL7VsAmnA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of PicklePod, Zane and Thomas cover the PPA Indoor National Championships. James Ignatowich stole the show on the court and on the mic. Zane explains how players can build a personal brand. The guys discuss possible options to replace the coveted MLP Dreambreaker. There’s still time for you to be a guest on the show - jump in the comments and leave a review. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 3:02 One commenter leading the race 5:00 The walking meme James Ignatowich 8:58 Building a personal brand 14:05 Biggest revenue stream 16:50 Auditing Zane’s game 22:10 The Alshon vs Ignatowich ‘beef’ 26:50 Pickle is more entertaining when you don’t know who will win 28:35 Salome Devidze vs Lea Jansen - we’re going to need more refs 33:10 Zane’s rules for bad line calls 36:43 DJ’s paddle smash will change the rules for players 43:44 Players using their phone mid-match 52:12 The next step of stats is actionable takeaways 57:25 Having a ‘Good Side’ changes a match 1:05:10 Is the Dreambreaker the correct way to break a tie? 1:09:24 The Savannah Bananas of pickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hottest new pickleball debate is pushing paddle testing to its legal limits. Zane and Thomas cover the most creative ways to skirt pickleball rules. Pro serves seem to be rising higher and higher, is the drop serve the only feasible solution? We want you to get involved with the pod. Show some love in the comments and one listener will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode. Show Notes: 1:30 Corrections from last week 5:00 Creative Exploitation of the pickleball rules 12:11 Pesa’s alleged carry 15:51 Shea Underwood’s screenplay 18:18 Pro serves creeping higher and higher 22:08 Steve Paranto’s push for the drop serve 28:34 Dwell time could be the last straw for paddle testing 36:55 Deflection level can change sound and shot angle 43:47 Listener questions 54:18 Hat Zane plays 56:17 Show me all your PB contacts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Description: In this special edition of the PicklePod, Thomas is one on one with the most electrifying man in sports, Tyson McGuffin. To borrow from Jay-Z, Tyson is not a businessman, he is a business, man. McGuffin has set the precedent for building a brand in pickleball and is reaping the benefits. Take a look behind the curtain with the hardest working man in pickleball. Show Notes: 00:00 An intro for the man that needs no intro 7:40 The McGuffin empire explained 10:50 Name all Revenue streams under the Mcguffin umbrella 16:01 “A nice little bag” Tournament + Camp 18:12 A new, more competitive Tyson is around the corner 21:46 Tyson paddles the Power Air 24:33 How can other pros improve their brand? 31:40 Sam Q is coming to pickleball 33:40 The Tour Wars would be a hell of a Netflix Documentary 39:20 Did you think you would be allowed to play MLP? 43:50 The most electrifying man in sports 50:00 Gaming the algorithm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Veteran top-ranked pickleball pros Rob Nunnery and Adam Stone sit down to talk about anything and everything that just feels right. From the future of the pro game to improving as an amateur to whatever tv show is hot in the streets, Rob and Stone cover it all. Fresh off Major League Pickleball Newport, Adam, and Rob have a lot to discuss. Rob is the center of a controversy that could change the MLP rulebook. MLP and the PPA go head to head in a competition for viewership. Adam and Rob share their Texas origin story and what their futures look like in pro pickleball. Show Notes: 1:54 Adam Stone and Corrine Carr got married in Peru 5:58 From living in a car to the pro pickleball level 12:15 Major League Pickleball Recap 23:45 Lowest Hanging Fruit in Pro Sports 29:14 Knee surgery rehab - the ‘Yellowstone’ binge 36:40 Digging in on the short-term alternate rule 49:15 As MLP expands, teams and partnerships will need to evolve 1:00:05 Stone is feeling comfortable in the broadcast booth 1:11:45 Lost wedding ring in a glacier lake in Peru 1:17:00 Corrine Carr’s take on pro 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: The multifaceted film, tv, and music video director/actor Kyle Newacheck has a new obsession, and her name is pickleball. Hear how he got started playing the game on the set of his new show ‘What We Do in the Shadows' and how he is spreading the addiction with his Workaholics co-stars. Kyle and Tyson both have a nemesis in their 70’s sparking a conversation about pickleball bringing generations together. We sprinkle in a little pickleball shoe science to educate another newcomer to the game. Show Notes: 7:45 GQ Article tries to take pickleball down a notch 9:55 Kyle Newacheck joins the pod 14:00 We keep losing to 70 year olds 21:20 Newacheck wants to go pro…in 10-15 years 23:10 Introducing pickleball to the workaholics guys 29:30 Is pickleball as big as we think it is? 37:28 Very stoked to be able to play in Jordan’s - pickleball show science 41:50 How do I start installing a pickleball court in my backyard? 46:12 Tyson catches Kyle up on the Tour Wars, sounds like WWE vs WCW 52:00 People “flipping out about the sound 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: Ryan Trefry is the Director of Pickleball at Bell Bank Park in Mesa, AZ. He runs the 41 court facility that has hosted tournaments for both the APP and PPA Tour. We talk about pro tour drama and what the next move is in the pickleball chess match. Ryan runs some of the biggest amateur tournaments in the country and knows what separates the pros from the pretenders. He is setting up Bell Bank Park to be a leader in youth pickleball with opportunities to compete and train. Show Notes: 1:30 The Challenge USA, watch it, then rewatch it 6:14 Ryan Trefry’s So Cal Roots and OG Pickleball 10:37 The Tyson Apostol Open at Bell Bank Park 13:10 Pickleball’s debut at the Maccabiah Games 14:32 PPA Selkirk Labs Showdown vs MLP Newport 20:19 Room for growth in professional sponsorship 27:17 Haters will say its fake, they need to see the speed in person 32:10 What’s the next move in pro tour chess? 41:09 Definition of a ‘pro’ pickleball player 48:17 Let’s add a verification check mark to DUPR 50:10 Building youth pickleball at Bell Bank Park 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: JW ‘Just Win’ Johnson has won more pro medals than anyone in 2022. If modern pickleball had an MJ vs. Lebron debate, it would be between Ben Johns and JW Johnson. Get a behind the scenes look at the player no one wants to see on the other side of the net. Plus, Tyson is back on reality TV and dominating The Challenge USA, Wednesdays on CBS. Show Notes: 4:40 Tyson is the front runner on The Challenge USA on CBS 9:58 Family time has become pickleball time 14:56 JW Johnson joins the show 21:03 Who is number 1? 28:59 The singles landscape from JW’s perspective 32:04 Fastest hands in the game 42:42 Speedups off the bounce vs out of the air 51:37 The routine for improvement 57:19 High stakes and high emotions at 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

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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