PicklePod

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