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PPA Vegas delivered plenty of surprises — including Ben Johns making THREE finals and walking away without a gold.

On this episode of King of the Court, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the PPA Las Vegas Open, including Hayden Patriquin & Anna Bright taking down Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters, Christian Alshon & Andrei Daescu winning men's doubles, Kiora Kunimoto's impressive run, and the growing parity at the top of professional pickleball.

Tyler also tells the story behind his courtside interaction with Len Yang's girlfriend, we debate the PPA's later start times, discuss Ben Johns' future and potential partnership shakeups, and preview the upcoming PPA Chicago Open.

Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome Back to King of the Court
1:25 – Pickler Universe + Sponsors
5:18 – All Access & Pickleball Updates
6:08 – PPA Las Vegas Open Recap
6:45 – Are the New PPA Start Times Better?
9:09 – Why Nighttime Pickleball Might Be the Future
11:19 – PPA Viewership & International Players
12:06 – Pickleball Betting Hits Polymarket
12:59 – Men’s Singles: Hunter Johnson Wins Vegas
14:33 – Are Players Abusing Hydration Breaks?
16:24 – Women’s Singles: Kiora Kunimoto Breaks Out
18:04 – Genie Bouchard’s Vegas Performance
19:39 – Mixed Doubles Recap
20:26 – Is Nico Acevedo the New Alpha?
22:28 – Hayden & Anna Bright Beat Ben & ALW
23:36 – Ben Johns Retirement Rumors & Partnership Chaos
25:25 – Ben Johns Goes 0-3 in Finals
27:00 – Women’s Doubles Recap
28:34 – Kiora’s Huge Weekend Continues
30:17 – Men’s Doubles Gets Interesting
31:57 – Tyler’s Vegas Tournament Run
32:33 – Tyler’s Incident With Len Yang’s Girlfriend
35:50 – More Men’s Doubles Upsets
36:39 – “Back to Reality, Boys”
37:40 – DJ Young vs. Christian Alshon Staredown
38:26 – Alshon & Daescu Win Vegas
39:14 – What’s Going On With Ben Johns?
40:45 – Why Men’s Pickleball Has More Parity
42:21 – PPA Chicago Open Preview
43:14 – Chicago Men’s Singles Predictions
45:47 – Chicago Mixed Doubles Preview
47:23 – Tyler Gets Rejected by a Mixed Partner 😂
50:08 – Most Interesting Chicago Partnerships
51:58 – The Insane 10-0 Comeback
53:22 – Jimmy Kloss Drama
55:26 – Chicago Men’s Doubles Preview
58:12 – Could the New Rankings Cause Problems?
59:05 – Chicago Women’s Doubles Preview
1:01:47 – Vegas Buffet Debate
1:04:07 – Listener Questions
1:04:47 – Should Best-of-3 Stay?
1:05:31 – What Does Sofia Sewing Need to Improve?
1:06:21 – Should PPA Limit Partnerships?
1:07:58 – Megan Dizon’s Resurgence + Closing Thoughts

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Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller are back with a full preview of the PPA Las Vegas Open!

We break down the singles, mixed doubles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles draws — including some brutal first-round matchups, upset picks, and potential deep runs.

We also dive into one of the biggest issues with the current pickleball ranking system: players earning favorable seeds and byes despite not necessarily being among the best players in that specific discipline.

Plus, we discuss the continued growth of international pickleball, the controversy surrounding junior line calls, Rachel Rohrabacher and Bobby tying the knot, and the surprising MLP Asia draft that left Riley Newman and Connor Garnett undrafted.

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00:00 – KOTC Live From Las Vegas
 01:36 – The $800 Vegas Room Service Story
 02:26 – Pickler Universe Shoutout
 04:21 – Dominator & Montis Pickleball
 06:05 – PPA Las Vegas Open Preview Begins
 06:51 – Top 100 Pickleball Clubs in the World
 09:10 – Football Celebrations Are Getting Crazy
 12:52 – Are There Too Many Pickleball Tours?
 14:24 – The Pickleball Ranking System Needs to Change
 17:18 – Can Players Game the Ranking System?
 18:13 – The Problem With Singles Seeding & Double Byes
 20:30 – Women’s Singles Preview
 21:30 – Genie Bouchard Returns
 23:25 – Leia Jansen’s Road Through the Draw
 24:10 – Men’s Singles Preview
 25:01 – Can Anyone Beat the Top 3?
 26:39 – Mixed Doubles Preview
 28:54 – Tough First-Round Mixed Doubles Matchups
 29:41 – Men’s Doubles Preview
 30:30 – Jimmy’s Upset Picks
 32:22 – Tyler Loong’s Men’s Doubles Draw
 33:18 – Women’s Doubles Preview
 34:08 – Vegas Weather & Tournament Conditions
 35:04 – Nighttime Pickleball in Vegas
 35:56 – Junior Pickleball Controversy
 37:27 – Line Calls, Cheating & Cameras
 39:21 – Tyler on Making Close Line Calls
 40:39 – Rachel Rohrabacher & Bobby Oshiro Get Married
 42:33 – MLP Asia Draft Controversy
 43:40 – Why Weren’t Riley Newman & Connor Garnett Drafted?
 45:46 – MLP Asia Salaries & Draft Decisions
 48:12 – What MLP Asia Should Change
 48:52 – Nations Cup & What’s Coming Next
 49:41 – KOTC All Access & Closing

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PPA Arizona delivered some of the biggest surprises we've seen this season.

Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down all the action from Arizona, including Yuta Funamizu and Nico Acevedo's incredible run to the men's doubles final, Ben Johns & Federico Staksrud getting knocked out early, and several young players making serious noise on the pro tour.

We also discuss PPA's new later start times, the changes coming to the Arizona Athletic Grounds, the latest on the JOOLA paddle lawsuit, and how the new WPR system is affecting draws and tournament seeding.

Plus, we dive into the rise of Kiora Kunimoto and Elliott Schupp, Ben Johns' return to singles, Jalina Ingram's huge singles run, and Samin Odhwani's departure as MLP commissioner and new role overseeing Apollo's investment in professional pickleball.

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0:00 – Welcome back to KOTC

0:51 – Pickler Universe & MLP Nations Cup

5:18 – Dominator

6:03 – Montis Pickleball

6:42 – KOTC All Access

8:18 – Jimmy responds to the podcast drama

10:31 – Firefight Zone & Jared Paul

13:14 – Dream pickleball podcast guests

14:51 – PPA Arizona recap begins

15:35 – PPA's Arizona Athletic Grounds deal

17:22 – JOOLA lawsuit update

18:56 – WPR, rankings & controversial draws

19:46 – Yuta & Nico's incredible run

22:16 – Biggest men's doubles surprises

23:37 – Tyler & JLG's Arizona run

25:02 – New PPA match format & start times

26:21 – Is nighttime pickleball better?

27:35 – PPA's lighting problem

30:04 – Women's doubles recap

30:58 – Tyra Black & Megan Fudge make the final

32:17 – New names emerging in women's doubles

33:59 – Mixed doubles upsets

34:51 – Kiora Kunimoto & Elliott Schupp HUGE run

37:54 – Why Elliott's play style is so dangerous

39:16 – Kiora's continued rise

40:07 – Sophia & Casey's mixed doubles run

40:53 – Why ALW & Ben had to practice together

42:30 – Ben & ALW get back on track

44:14 – Is WPR discouraging players from singles?

44:58 – The problem with automatic byes

46:57 – Lucky losers are affecting PPA draws

48:24 – Hunter Johnson's controversial penalty

51:21 – Hot take: Ben won't make another singles final

52:08 – Women's singles surprises

53:40 – Jelena Ingram's incredible Arizona run

55:06 – Kate Fahey vs. Brooke Buckner

56:40 – What's next on the PPA Tour?

57:27 – Samin leaves MLP commissioner role

58:17 – What happened with Samin & MLP?

59:41 – Who should become the next MLP commissioner?

1:01:45 – Tyler's remaining 2026 tournament schedule

1:03:48 – Final thoughts & what's coming on All Access

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The PPA's new WPR ranking system is officially here — and it's already creating some VERY strange situations.

We break down the PPA Arizona draws, including how Ben Johns can be the No. 22 seed in men's singles but receive a double bye, while the No. 1 seed has to start in the Round of 64. Does rewarding overall WPR make sense, or has the new system made the rankings even more confusing?

Before Arizona, we recap the latest PPA Asia event and discuss whether American pros are taking advantage of international tournaments to rack up ranking points. If your only goal is improving your ranking, is playing PPA Asia actually the smartest strategy?

We also discuss the PPA's new AI line-calling system after several questionable calls, whether players should trust AI over what they see with their own eyes, and what needs to change.

Tyler's latest controversial pickleball takes.

Let us know your hottest pickleball take in the comments.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 Football Season + Ben Shelton Talk
02:29 Youth Football Coaches Are INSANE
03:48 Parents Fighting at Kids' Sporting Events
05:07 National Junior Pickleball Championship
06:37 High School Pickleball Is Exploding
07:20 Dominator + Montis Pickleball
08:08 KOTC All Access + Jimmy's OnlyFans 😂
10:19 Tyler's Massage Disaster
14:11 PPA Asia 1000 Recap
14:55 Women's Doubles Results
16:28 Are U.S. Pros Taking Over PPA Asia?
17:11 Is PPA Asia the Best Way to Gain Ranking Points?
18:01 Men's Doubles Results
19:52 PPA Asia Singles Results
20:48 Mixed Doubles Upsets
23:11 Zane Ford's Surprising Results
24:26 Is PPA's AI Line Calling Actually Accurate?
25:06 Tyler's Questionable AI Overrule
26:28 The Biggest Problem With AI Line Calling
27:10 Should PPA Use Human Judgment With AI?
27:46 A Wild Strategy for Avoiding Jet Lag
29:22 PPA Arizona Preview
30:17 The New WPR Seeding System Gets WEIRD
31:12 Why Tyler Thinks the New System Is Dumb
32:13 Will WPR Force More Pros to Play Singles?
33:33 How Arizona Heat Will Affect Singles
35:06 Men's Singles Predictions
36:37 Women's Singles Predictions
37:34 Mixed Doubles Preview
39:37 Tyler's Mixed Doubles Draw
40:25 Men's Doubles Preview
42:17 Interesting Men's Doubles Teams
43:13 Women's Doubles Preview
44:11 Tyler Picks Tyra Black & Megan Dizon to Win
44:57 Rage Bait WORKS 😂
45:33 Tyler's Controversial Pickleball Takes
46:21 Do Pickleball Glasses Look Stupid?
47:01 Is Serve Speed Overrated?
47:44 Does Practicing More Actually Make You Better?
48:43 QD's Mysterious Post + Pickleball Drama
49:32 College Football Talk
50:09 Like, Subscribe & Support KOTC


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PPA North Carolina was absolute chaos.

(There were issues with the microphones during this episode, so the audio is not ideal. Please forgive us - it will never happen again! 

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Tyler and Jimmy are back to break down everything that happened at PPA North Carolina, including the brutal heat that forced schedule changes, players dealing with cramping and exhaustion, Jack Sock struggling to finish his match, and some major upsets throughout the tournament.

We break down Hunter Johnson's run to gold, Anna Leigh Waters continuing to dominate women's singles, the new J-Dub/Tama partnership, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio's continued dominance, and the controversial agreement between Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in women's doubles.

Then we get into mixed doubles, where J-Dub and Georgia Johnson pulled off a massive win over Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters before Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright ultimately took gold.

Plus, we discuss automatic line calling, whether players should target an injured opponent, Adderall use in professional pickleball, the Pickleball World Cup, paddle technology, and plenty more from around the pro game.

Let us know what stood out to you most from PPA North Carolina!

Subscribe to King of the Court for pro pickleball news, rumors, tournament breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussion.00:00 – Intro

01:05 – Welcome Back to King of the Court

02:18 – The Insane Heat at PPA North Carolina

04:13 – Why Pickleball Needs More Indoor Events

06:07 – Dominator & the Tournament Booth Story

08:12 – Montis Pickleball & KOTC All Access

09:01 – Jimmy's North Carolina Experience

12:13 – The Most Random Pickleball Dinner Ever

13:51 – Should PPA Have Taken a Heat Break?

17:09 – PPA North Carolina Tournament Recap

19:27 – Ben Johns Gets Pickled Twice

20:01 – New WPR Rankings Shake Up Singles

20:44 – Hunter Johnson's Run to Gold

23:08 – Women's Singles

23:59 – Kate Fahey Drama

24:51 – Problems With PPA Tournament Registration

28:19 – J-Dub & Tama's New Partnership

30:30 – Why Weren't They Targeting Jack Sock?

31:43 – Tyson McGuffin Pulls Out

33:06 – The Double-Lefty Experiment

35:22 – Men's Doubles Upsets

36:14 – Tyler & JLG's Match

37:09 – Rafa & Casey Blow a 10–1 Lead

37:50 – Ben Johns & Gabe Tardio Keep Winning

40:02 – Women's Doubles

41:43 – ALW & Anna Bright Dominate Again

42:40 – The ALW/Anna Bright Agreement

44:06 – Mixed Doubles & Automatic Line Calling

46:28 – Should You Target an Injured Player?

47:09 – Mixed Doubles Upsets

48:53 – How PPA Draws Are Actually Made

50:24 – J-Dub & Georgia Beat Ben & ALW

52:53 – Should Adderall Be Banned in Pickleball?

54:58 – Parents Arrested for Leaving Kids to Play Pickleball

57:37 – Pickleball World Cup

59:03 – Listener Questions

1:03:01 – What's Next for KOTC?

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Brooke Buckner and John Lucian Goins (JLG) join King of the Court LIVE from Cary, North Carolina!

Brooke breaks down the roller coaster MLP season, going from one of the lowest moments of her career in Austin to an incredible turnaround in New York. She also talks singles, the new pickleball ranking system, playing in North Carolina, and the brutal MLP-to-PPA schedule.

Then JLG joins the show fresh off another MASSIVE win over Ben Johns. We get into exactly why his game matches up so well against Ben, the evolution of pro pickleball singles, his goals for the rest of 2026, the new world ranking system, and what he's expecting from the Slice next season.

Plus, we learn about JLG's other obsession: chess. Is losing a chess match actually worse than losing in pickleball?

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00:00 – Brooke Buckner joins KOTC
 00:56 – The Dallas Flash's brutal Austin event
 01:51 – How the team turned its season around
 02:43 – Brooke's experience at MLP New York
 04:05 – Getting traded and breaking out in MLP
 05:26 – PPA Cary & singles
 06:45 – Playing a hometown tournament
 07:30 – Brooke's love-hate relationship with singles
 07:45 – Thoughts on the new ranking system
 08:19 – Should there be a week off between MLP & PPA?
 08:56 – JLG joins the show
 09:38 – JLG's upcoming doubles matchup
 10:17 – BEATING Ben Johns
 10:56 – Why JLG matches up well against Ben
 11:38 – How pro singles strategy is changing
 12:15 – The importance of getting to the net
 13:01 – How to actually pronounce JLG's name
 13:53 – JLG reveals the weakest part of his game
 14:43 – Goals for the rest of 2026
 16:07 – JLG reacts to the new ranking system
 17:37 – Pickleball rankings, seeding & qualifiers
 18:26 – JLG's next singles matchup
 19:18 – The mixed doubles partner drama
 21:01 – JLG's rise at only 18 years old
 21:47 – The story behind JLG's famous sweatbands
 23:55 – Does JLG trash talk?
 24:54 – The future of the Slice
 26:18 – Is JLG single?!
 26:56 – How good is JLG at chess?
 28:23 – Pickleball drama & social media
 29:52 – The biggest beef in pickleball
 30:43 – JLG's mom joins the conversation
 32:05 – How JLG would beat Chris Haworth
 33:22 – What makes Chris Haworth so difficult
 34:49 – Traveling the PPA Tour with his mom
 37:02 – Chess loss vs. pickleball loss
 37:42 – JLG's tennis background
 38:22 – Final thoughts & outro

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In this episode of King of the Court, we sit down with Zoe Weil to talk about her rapid rise through professional pickleball, her first full season in Major League Pickleball, and how she went from Division I college tennis to competing against some of the best players in the game.

Zoe takes us through her journey from the University of Washington and Minnesota to discovering pickleball, getting the unexpected call from Lee Waters to play for the New Jersey 5s, and eventually landing with the California Black Bears.We also get into MLP team chemistry, the Florida Smash, her upcoming move to Austin, future partners, social media and Twitter beef, ALW & Anna Bright, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the pro tour.

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00:00 – Jimmy loses a bet & wears the shirt

02:33 – Introducing Zoe Weil

05:32 – Zoe’s college tennis background

07:34 – How Zoe discovered pickleball

08:10 – Deciding to pursue pro pickleball

09:04 – Zoe’s first Major League Pickleball experience

11:52 – The unexpected call from Lee Waters

13:04 – Playing for the New Jersey 5s

13:48 – MLP roster moves & building championship teams

15:12 – Zoe’s first full MLP season

16:37 – Team chemistry & joining the Black Bears

19:48 – Being called the “worst women’s doubles team in MLP”

21:45 – Zoe’s Twitter strategy & pickleball takes

23:04 – Dating, DMs & moving to Austin

24:56 – Training in Austin & The Lab

26:18 – Zoe’s upcoming tournament partners

27:30 – Elsie Hendershot & the next generation

28:07 – Choosing mixed doubles partners

29:35 – Surviving brutal tournament heat

30:18 – Instagram, X & dealing with haters

31:44 – The Black Bears & MLP history

33:15 – Building the Bears’ future roster

33:57 – Zoe vs. ALW & Anna Bright

35:06 – Closing thoughts

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Another week of King of the Court and there’s plenty to get into.

Tyler and Jimmy preview the MLP semifinals and finals in Central Park, including Brooklyn vs. New Jersey, Dallas vs. St. Louis, DreamBreaker possibilities, and Jimmy making a VERY confident prediction about who will win the championship.

Then we get into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes issues in professional pickleball: partnerships. Why are players constantly dropping partners? When is it justified? Does loyalty still matter? And should the PPA implement a 30-day rule preventing last-minute partner changes?

We also discuss the APP defaulting a team over mismatched uniforms, the new Tesla x Selkirk paddle, some surprising World Pickleball Rankings, and Nick Kyrgios' recent suspension and Stack's decision to stand behind him.

00:00 – Jimmy's Undershirt Debate
00:49 – Welcome to King of the Court
01:35 – The Football Team That Refused to Play
03:13 – Football Brawl & Scott Steiner Connection
04:01 – Pickler Universe
05:32 – Dominator
06:17 – Montis Pickleball
07:52 – Jimmy's Pickleball Comeback & "Kill List"
10:49 – MLP New York Preview
12:13 – Jackie Kawamoto Gets Engaged
13:58 – Brooklyn vs. New Jersey Predictions
16:12 – Jimmy Predicts a Brooklyn Upset
16:51 – Dallas vs. St. Louis Predictions
18:16 – Who Wins the MLP Championship?
19:12 – MLP Takes Over Central Park
20:39 – APP Defaults a Team Over Their Uniforms
23:54 – Tesla x Selkirk's New Paddle
26:20 – Pro Pickleball's Partnership Problem
28:02 – Is Loyalty Dead in Pro Pickleball?
29:39 – When Is Dropping a Partner Justified?
31:04 – Should There Be a 30-Day Rule?
33:44 – PPA's New Qualification Rules
34:31 – The World Pickleball Rankings Get Weird
36:59 – Can Players Game the Ranking System?
39:35 – Grayson Goldin Wins in Malaysia
40:22 – Pickleball Nationals Preview
41:04 – KOTC Live Podcast at Nationals
41:47 – Club Pickleball Mastermind
43:09 – Jimmy's Barefoot Lawn-Mowing Advice
43:47 – Nick Kyrgios' Cocaine Suspension
45:46 – Why Stack Stood Behind Kyrgios
48:12 – The Hypocrisy Controversy
49:31 – Final Thoughts on Kyrgios
50:15 – Wrapping Up

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The MLP playoffs delivered some major surprises, and we're breaking down everything that happened in Newport.

The Dallas Flash pulled off a massive upset over Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops after looking like their season was falling apart just a few months ago. We break down how Dallas turned things around, J.W. Johnson's incredible run of form, LA's DreamBreaker decisions, and whether Ben Johns actually "quit" or Dallas simply outplayed them.

We also break down Brooklyn's win over Columbus, Jackie Kawamoto's clutch performance, the Shock continuing to dominate, New Jersey surviving Palm Beach, and our predictions for the MLP semifinals and championship.

Then we get into whether drafting singles specialists actually makes sense in MLP, Tyler's PPA Challenger experience in Seattle, a controversial new PPA side-switching rule, and some of the upcoming players making noise at Challenger events.

Finally, we discuss the PPA's new World Pickleball Rankings system, why singles, mixed doubles and gender doubles are being combined into one ranking, and some of the strange results the new formula could create.

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00:00 – Coming Up on KOTC
00:46 – Welcome Back to King of the Court
01:35 – Jimmy Goes Sleeveless 
02:18 – Pickler Universe's New DFW Facility
03:06 – Ranking the Best & Worst Airports
06:04 – Dominator Pickleball
07:34 – Jimmy Gets His New Montis Shoes
09:00 – KOTC All Access Hits 140 Members
09:49 – MLP Newport Playoff Recap
10:45 – How Dallas Completely Turned Its Season Around
12:21 – Why Dallas Didn't Blow Up the Team
13:38 – The Moves That Changed Dallas' Season
15:04 – Dallas vs. LA & the DreamBreaker Decision
16:38 – Did LA Make a HUGE Mistake?
17:19 – Ben Johns & Max Freeman Struggle
18:14 – Did Ben Johns Actually Quit?
19:04 – J.W. Johnson Is Playing Like the Best in the World
20:44 – Dallas Pulls Off the Massive Upset
21:32 – Brooklyn vs. Columbus
24:09 – Brooklyn Advances
25:17 – The Shock Absolutely DOMINATE
26:44 – Fives vs. Palm Beach Recap
27:31 – Tina Pisnik's INSANE ATP
29:34 – Can Anyone Beat New Jersey in a DreamBreaker?
30:17 – MLP Semifinal Predictions
31:49 – Why Dallas Is the Team Nobody Wants to Face
33:14 – Who Wins the 2026 MLP Championship?
33:58 – Are Singles Specialists Worth It in MLP?
35:32 – How MLP Draft Strategy Could Change
39:10 – The Problem With Paying for Singles Specialists
40:05 – Potential MLP Changes for 2027
40:50 – Tyler's Seattle Challenger Recap
42:25 – PPA's NEW Side-Switching Rule
43:06 – Why Players Don't Like the New Rule
43:54 – PPA Challenger Men's Doubles Recap
46:05 – Mixed Doubles Challenger Results
47:40 – Challenger Women's Doubles
49:27 – How Challengers Differ From the PPA Tour
50:16 – PPA Australia + Upcoming Events
51:08 – KOTC Live Podcast in North Carolina
53:16 – Mark Wahlberg Shows Up at MLP
54:43 – PPA's NEW World Pickleball Rankings
56:10 – The New Ranking System Gets Weird
57:57 – Major Ranking Surprises
59:25 – Will the New Rankings Bring Singles Back?
1:00:11 – Could Players Be Forced to Play Singles?
1:01:31 – Final Thoughts

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We break down Zane Navratil's wild on-court outburst, the drama between Zane and the Palm Beach bench, and whether there's a double standard when it comes to screaming and trash talk in professional pickleball.

We also recap the MLP playoff action, discuss Rachel Rohrabacher's lingering injury and post-match comments, and make our predictions for the next round.

Plus, James Ignatowich had some surprising words for Tyler on another podcast, Memes of Pickleball sparks controversy with its latest posts, and we respond to the argument that the pickleball business is in serious trouble.

00:00 – All Access 

01:29 – Welcome to King of the Court

03:33 – Pickler Universe

05:41 – Dominator

07:04 – Montis Pickleball

09:24 – KOTC All Access

10:10 – MLP Playoffs Recap

11:57 – Zane Navratil's WILD Outburst

13:38 – Zane vs. the Palm Beach Bench

14:29 – The History Behind the Zane & Casey Diamond Beef

15:54 – Chicago Slice Eliminated

16:36 – Brooklyn vs. SoCal + Rachel Rohrabacher

18:25 – SoCal Nearly Pulls Off the Upset

19:59 – Rachel Rohrabacher's Injury Situation

21:31 – Texas Ranchers Advance

23:43 – Dallas Lights Go Out... Conspiracy?

24:29 – MLP Quarterfinal Matchups

25:21 – Who Should the New York Hustlers Pick?

26:44 – Who Should LA Pick?

31:16 – MLP Playoff Predictions

32:19 – Memes of Pickleball Controversy

34:38 – Did the Memes Go Too Far?

38:07 – James Ignatowich Calls Out Tyler

40:31 – Tyler Responds to Ignatowich

41:19 – Is Tyler Polarizing?

42:56 – Zane Doubles Down on Missing MLP for a Wedding

45:11 – Is the Business of Pickleball in Trouble?

47:02 – The Economics of Pickleball Facilities

49:02 – Pickleball's REAL Average Age

50:38 – Why Pickleball Isn't Going Anywhere

51:23 – Club Pickleball Mastermind

52:45 – Listener Questions

53:24 – Dallas Lights-Out Conspiracy

54:06 – MLP Salary Cap Explained

54:49 – Why Isn't QD Dominating APP?

56:14 – Is Zane Navratil Okay?

58:26 – Vivian Glozman's Potential

1:00:05 – Dallas Flash Lineup Decisions

1:00:46 – Reacting to Zane's Freakout

1:01:20 – How All Access Members Submit Questions

1:02:18 – Did MLP's Playoff Format Create Blowouts?

1:03:12 – Another Pickleball Tour War?

1:04:11 – Are Pro Pickleball Salaries About to Crash?

1:04:59 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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