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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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