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

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