It Feels Right Pickleball Podcast

Rob and Stone dive in on the pro pickleball doubleheader. The guys had to discuss the drama-filled Newport Beach shootout where paddles were challenged and fingers were waved. Rob is coming off a US Open weekend and filming a new episode of Destination Pickleball. After playing against Jack Sock in Texas the guys have some bold predictions for Sock’s pickle career. 

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Show Notes:

3:10 Let’s talk pickle - US Open

10:30 Judit Castillo had a breakout performance in women’s singles

15:20 Should the US Open move to an amateur-focused event

23:29 The recipe to beat the Johns bros

28:37 Dylan and Dub breakthrough in the men's final

33:29 McGuffin and Schneeman were en fuego on Friday

40:48 Women’s doubles disqualification

49:22 Tweaks still needed for paddle testing

53:00 Greenies and Adderall were everywhere in pro baseball

57:48 High expectations set Jack Sock at NC Open

1:07:39 Pablito Tellez’s “Middle Finger Seen Round the World”

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The boys get back to their roots with no guests this week. The Red Rock Open brought paddle delamination into the spotlight, with prize money and limited partnerships there is even more incentive to ‘cheat.’ We’re nearly halfway through the MLP calendar, the guys cover what MLP will look like for the rest of the year and make predictions for next year. Plus we get an update on the prep for Baby Stone. 

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Show Notes:

0:00 Papa Stone Jr takes on the birthing class

8:10 Switching the love back to the IFR fans

14:15 Tyson McGuffin’s epic week

21:59 At-home paddle testing for delamination

32:33 Payout incentives making a 2-3% advantage worth it

38:18 Partner dumping at Red Rock

45:34 US Open lacking signed PPA players

55:20 What should the four majors be?

1:02:40 The optimal setup for MLP

1:08:42 Each time should have a pickleball facility

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From tennis to pickleball. The former number 11 ranked tennis player in the world is officially a pickleball guy. Sam Querrey joins It Feels Right to talk about how pickleball has taken over his life. New pickleball ventures pop up for Sam on the daily and he is still finding ways to grow with the game. Rob and Stone check in on Sam’s pro adjustment and set expectations for the year.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

5:30 Sam has no problem with rally scoring

9:10 Pickleball is too young to be solved

14:13 Improvement in mixed doubles

19:05 The Pickleball Slam should be the first of many

21:32 Gael Monfilis is Sam’s pick for a top-ten tennis crossover

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Description: MLP runner-up Brandon French joins It Feels Right. Frenchy has a unique take on the game and will definitely let you know he is in the building. His Dallas PC came close to the title and he shares the memorable moments along the way. He discusses training with tennis greats Jack Sock, John Isner, and Sam Querry. Get to know Frenchy on the all-new episode.

Show Notes: 

0:00 Pablo Tellez battles the Frenchy faithful

5:04 Dallas Pickleball Club Analysis

15:40 The standard for trash talk 

17:49 The Alshon moments

21:03 Delamination has become a real issue 

26:35 Gambling and PEDs Entering the pro game

32:30 Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, John Isner in that order

39:48 Jill Braverman’s hit-the-deck play style

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The hottest name in pickleball, James Ignatowich, stops by to talk about his double gold weekend. Papa Jimmy provides high level analysis on what aspects of his game separate him from the pack. We cover if singles pickleball should even exist and how MLP will change when gambling is introduced. Tune in folks, Daddy’s Home.

Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

4:19 Winning gold with Catherine Parenteau

8:23 Men’s doubles at the PPA Indoor Nat’l Championships

12:04 James in the wild

16:30 Daddy’s home and more post-game interview gold

18:50 What’s it like playing with Collin?

26:15 A big win over the Johnsons in the quarterfinals

31:55 James breaks down Fraizer/Smith vs Kovalova/Wright

38:16 Championship Sunday analysis

42:05 Should singles pickleball exist?

48:30 Tour-based pickleball vs team pickleball

52:04 Gambling on MLP will change the game

57:02 The Christian Alshon ‘rivalry’

59:40 Thoughts on the new back draw format

1:02:40 Rec play with Parris

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Description: Rob and Stone burn through the latest topics in the picklesphere. It feels like everyone is withdrawing from the loser’s bracket these days. The Johnsons made a run to Championship Sunday and Jorja with toe-to-toe with the game's best. The boys will be getting together in Salt Lake City. If you live in the great state of Utah you might just run into them at open play.

Show Notes:

3:30 An update on the nomadic life

6:00 Park City takeover - Business Ethics at Media Slopes

10:05 Rob Nunnery - singles star

12:50 Any update on race for ratings

16:00 LifeTime showcasing pickleball in Minnesota

17:10 Minor League Pickleball update

22:10 Sneak peek at PPA Indoor National Championships

32:15 Recap of the PPA Arizona Grand Slam

38:00 Jorja Johnson the best Johnson

45:30 Fed is on a terror

52:00 Taking it out on your leg

56:29 Paddle regulation is getting out of control

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Rob and Stone break down the new PPA Tour back draw format. The boys recap the PPA Desert Ridge Open and lay out the next month of tournament play. They compare the benefits of domesticated life and life on the road. Lucho from Costa Rica will live in our memory and in our immune systems forever.

Show Notes: 

4:00 Video game takeover

9:02 Copperhead Road and PPA Desert Ridge

15:56 New back draw format

33:23 Nomadic life leads to Costa Rica

39:45 You can always find a fourth in Utah

44:20 Deakin is always locked in

48:25 Early days in Austin

52:30 Advice from Coach Adam

1:02:10 Life before pickleball

1:06:22 Stone’s domesticated life

1:11:30 Enjoying the content creation game

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The boys had an epic weekend at MLP Mesa. Adam was in the booth all weekend and Rob’s Aces qualified for the knockout stage. Trash-talking, close matches, and rules drama helped make MLP one of the best weekends in pickleball. Get the inside take on It Feels Right.

Show Notes:

2:05 Rob on the road

6:30 MLP Recap Brooklyn Aces

15:02 Life in the booth

21:02 Setting the table for players and fans

28:17 Controversial calls at MLP

32:03 The split step heard round the ‘pickle sphere’

39:07 Changes for MLP Daytona

43:10 Brooklyn Aces vs Utah Black Diamonds

53:12 Battling the elements

1:03:02 LA Mad Drops unstoppable energy

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Description: Dylan Frazier caught the pickleball bug harder than anyone ever has. He started as a 13-year-old 3.5 player and is now sharing center court with the best in the game. From 5-hour car rides to train with fellow pros to taking online classes to keep up with tournaments, Dylan Frazier is one of the most dedicated pro players. Learn more about Big D and what 2023 looks like for The Most Versatile Man in Pickleball.

Show Notes:

1:38 Baby Dyl’s entry into pickleball

7:12 Strengths and weaknesses on the court

9:02 Cal BLQK Bears are prepped for MLP

12:15 Rally scoring vs Sideout Scoring

14:11 Frazier and Johnson vs Stone and Bar

19:30 Almost pulled the upset against the Johns Bros

21:10 JDub’s casual flat-foot style

29:49 The BLQK Bears odds in the group stage

33:50 The most versatile man in pickleball

35:58 Rapid fire questions

38:44 Goals for the year

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Former Junior Wimbledon Champion and pro tennis player Noah Rubin joins the pod. He shares about his transition to pickleball and the struggles of his first APP tournament. Rubin wants more streaming, more team work and believes another match of pickleball should not be played until there is gambling in pickleball. This is one you don't want to miss.

 

Show Notes: 

2:14 The injury that ended Noah’s tennis run

6:01 Tennis and pickleball Venn diagram

9:45 First impression of pro pickleball

14:15 Advice for moving through the ranks 

17:45 Rubin’s ‘Behind the Racquet’ Podcast 

24:50 Need as much footage as possible

30:20 They like the pregnant lady storyline 

32:52 McEnroe, Roddick, Agassi, Chang $1 million pro-am

38:06 Getting close to gambling in pickleball

43:50 What are your aspirations with the sport?

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