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0:10 Day trading and crypto with Tyson

3:10 Thomas might have been robbed

6:55 The latest in the MLP/PPA/APP drama

10:10 The competing tours and business speculation

19:40 Predictions

27:30 APP Mesa Open picks

46:55 Tyson McGuffin’s take on all the news

50:00 Tyson’s million dollar check and brain teasers

54:00 Thomas complains more

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Description: First recurring guest Zane Navratil joins the PicklePod to break down all the chaos that’s happened since last episode. We discuss the massive investment in the PPA, the new contracts and how the players are reacting. Zane talks about where he stands and how the APP, USA Pickleball and MLP are impacted by the recent developments. It’s a crazy time to be in pickleball, and Zane is right in the middle of it. 

0:10 Welcoming Zane back to the pod and talk about his move to Austin

5:10 Zane’s new business and domain speculation

10:10 Discrepancies with the Dink Awards

12:55 Tom Dundon, Pickleball Chaos, PPA Contracts

31:55 The APP’s Response

36:55 Zane’s take on the spin-serve rulings (that never end)

45:10 Zane drops and the guys give updates

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Description: Mother-daughter duo and 2021 National Champions Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters explain why they passed on a Dink sponsorship. Yes, Anna Leigh is tired of the age thing. We learn about the early days of their careers and find out some new details around Anna Leigh’s 2022 partnership with Ben Johns. Drill to play ratios are discussed before the guys drop some breaking news about Simone Jardim. 

0:10 The Waters explain why they aren’t sponsored by The Dink anymore

4:10 What it’s like being “the young phenom”

8:25 “The Dink Guy”

10:30 The story of the Waters and Pickleball

20:10 Drill to play ratios

23:40 The time AL showed up to a random court and is gambling happening?

35:10 The Waters drop and the guys weigh in on their future

39:00 Nationals results and big news about Simone Jardim

45:40 The guys close out the episode with recent news

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Description: Content creator, pickleball YouTuber and former Georgia Tech punter, Shea Underwood joins the dudes to nerd out. Shea discusses his journey to pro pickleball (he’s not quite there yet) and his unique perspective on the importance of serving. The guys close out the episode discussing Thomas’ Artificial Intelligence Twitter strategy and cover the latest in pickleball, including the lack of pros attending Nationals. 

00:10 Introducing Shea Underwood

04:36 Shea discusses his roots in content creation

9:19 Shea’s current ranking and drill:play ratio

14:17 Using the spin serve with Zane Navratil 

21:52 Balancing full-time work, content creation, training and passive income streams

26:40 How did Shea develop his spin serve and are they good for the game?

32:49 The best name in pickleball

39:08 The golden pizza rule

42:17 Tyson punches a producer from Survivor

46:15 We need a certified referee to settle an argument

54:10 Lea Jansen and Thomas Wilson signings and Nationals preview

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Description: Matt Manasse, or Pickleball McNasty, is a Wilson pro most known for his reputation as the celebrity whisperer of pickleball. He gives the dudes the scoop on some of the most notable names he’s played with like George W Bush, Larry David and an unnamed cast member of Friends, who apparently has some game. Thomas and Tyson go over recent news, which paddles have the most spin and why Thomas isn’t as ‘influential’ as he wishes he was. 

00:10 Matt did not like Tyson at first

4:10 The history of the nickname

8:10 Ryan Sherry takes Matt to his first real pickleball match...against Ben Johns

14:30 “The Riv” - the Celebrity Whisperer, George W Bush and Matt go way back

21:35 Vanity Fair, and why we don’t talk about it

23:10 More celebs and a Friends cast member has game

34:10 Matt drops off and the guys “clarify” a few things

37:10 The Guys cover recent news and upcoming tournaments

46:40 These are the top 5 paddles ranked by spin

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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