Time to check in with pickleball GOAT Ben Johns. Ben went on Twitter to address the paddle delamination issue and started a fire. He goes deeper into how to test for delamination and why power is a problem. We touch on all the controversies facing the pro game including white paddles, match schedules, and rule changes. Ben even provides a history lesson on some of Pickleball’s OG’s. You can’t miss this episode with Pickleball’s top dog.

Show Notes:

3:02 The tweet that starts the delamination fire

7:20 How the deflection test really works

12:11 Somewhere between a wooden paddle and tennis racquet

19:19 US Open rule change

24:14 An ultrasonic test could be the solution for delamination

31:04 The pickleball OG’s

37:01 What does a top player look like 10 years from now?

41:12 Riley Newman’s unique style may be helping and hurting

45:00 Ben will not be playing pickleball in 2033

50:07 The right-side player will be left-handed in the future

56:30 James Ignatowich’s quick ascension

1:00:30 Ben’s close alignment with the PPA Tour and MLP feelings

1:07:14 Who The 5’s should have picked last in the draft

1:12:00 White paddle sh*t

1:17:45 Pro players wait to speak out - Seeking more transparency

1:25:54 Let’s schedule and promote big matches

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Description: It’s been said before. It will be said again. Pickleball is the wild west right now. Between PEDs and paddle delamination, there seems to be cheating happening every weekend. Lea Jansen joins the pod to share her unabashed thoughts on the matter

Show Notes:

0:00 Twitter fingers Jansen

3:30 We need drug testing

7:12 Delamination Abundant in Utah

11:02 Lea vs Salome Saga

17:12 The YouTube chat and being authentic

24:16 “Quit whining and figure out your own game”

28:20 Testing for a delaminated paddle

32:40 What off site testing means 

35:22 Does delamination benefit you in doubles?

40:54 If you’re the league do you love the controversy

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Description: Zane and Thomas burn through pickleball’s hottest stories of the week. First up, they respond to Lea Jansen’s take on singles. Then a juicy letter from a host in Daytona is making its way through the picklesphere. Can we chalk it up to growing pains? Zane shares his takes on the inaugural Pickleball Slam. There’s still a chance for you to get on the pod, jump in the comments and make your case.

Show Notes:

0:00 Lea thinks singles are a thing of the past

8:01 Zane college tennis crossover into pickleball

15:30 Dunking in the comments

20:22 The famous Medium article ‘Grow Up Pickleball’

37:43 The APP Tour’s sit-and-wait strategy opens the door for new players

46:00 Big Papa Jimmy has a way with words

50:25 The Pickleball Slam had entertainment value, not just a hit n giggle

57:05 Jack Sock might be the ultimate tennis crossover athlete

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Description: Pickleball’s most polarizing player Julian Arnold is here to talk all things MLP. His unabashed excitement for the game leaves some fans pining for more and others muting their TVs. Learn more about how Julian co-founded his paddle company Volair and coined his own catchphrase. MLP Mesa’s Most Valuable Player also shares his insights on how pro pickleball can continue to improve. Andiamo!

Show Notes: 

0:00 Julian and Thomas’ first epic battle

2:00 The birth of ANDIAMO

6:15 The first MLP blue card was issued to Pablo Tellez

13:33 What is crossing the line in pro pickleball?

21:13 People have started to appreciate the Andiamo energy

24:04 Creating your own brand

34:35 The best way to tank your DUPR

37:52 MLP Daytona - sloped courts, wind, and time at the beach

47:18 Side selection is crucial in MLP

52:29 Getting the court visuals correct will help eliminate a side advantage

57:11 The Saslow Super Dreambreaker

1:01:01 Rally removes shots from the game

1:04:08 The shot clock concept

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Description: PPA Tour Commissioner Connor Pardoe joins the PicklePod to clarify the current paddle testing situation. He shares his vision for the future of the tour and addresses current pain points. One big change coming this spring is gambling on pickleball which is expected to debut in May. Tune in for an inside look at one of pickleball’s most influential personalities.

Show Notes:

0:00 PPA Tour growth in the past two years

5:35 The whole CRBN picture and paddle testing status

10:46 Explaining paddle delamination

19:02 Ben Johns' tweet

25:05 Players talking PEDs and establishing a Player Handbook

31:50 Pickleball learning from Padel

33:27 When is gambling going to enter pickleball?

43:26 Line call automation is coming…eventually

47:10 Zane may have changed the review system

49:37 Rally scoring makes the game easier

55:47 Is the MLP merger still moving forward

56:58 Shaping the future of the PPA Tour

1:00:00 When does the pro tour split away from amateur events

1:05:15 The backdraw has its own purpose

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The bad boy of pickleball DJ Young joins the PicklePod to discuss his run-in with the law. Young is the first player to be fined on the PPA Tour. DJ breaks news about not being able to use his paddle at PPA Austin. The guys discuss USA Pickleball revamping the paddle testing process, Nationals' new home, and Dude Perfect joining the list of MLP owners. Plus, the winner of the merch giveaway is announced.

Show Notes:

0:00 DJ needs to sign a waiver

4:50 The ‘How much did you get fined?’ game

9:20 Zane’s paddle sells out after it gets challenged

13:40 DJ’s hip thrust routine

18:20 Paddle throwing competition

21:28 Paddles or PEDs for a bigger advantage

39:00 What’s actually being said between players on-court?

47:38 Dude Perfect invests in an MLP team

56:15 Let’s bring DJ to a rage room

1:00:00 New paddle testing overhaul

1:14:29 Nationals is moving from CA to TX

1:23:34 Collin Shick’s breakout weekend

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There is huge breakup news in the world of pro-mixed doubles. The superteam of Riley Newman and Anna Bright has called it quits. Also in this episode, Zane rates the moves of the MLP Shuffle Draft and crushes on his AI alter ego. It's the last chance to be a guest on the PicklePod. Jump in the YouTube comments and let us know who is the Shooter McGavin of pickleball. 

Show Notes:

0:00 Imparting emotional damage - Zaney rules tourney

2:50 The first strike in the feud with Dylan Frazier

4:40 Zane crushes on his alter ego w/ @memesofpickleball

9:05 The court of public opinion

10:50 DJ Young was issued the first fine in PPA Tour history

14:59 Zane analyzes MLP Challenger Shuffle Draft 

21:05 Swapping Chuck Taylor for Daniel De La Rosa

24:07 AZ Drive add Heather Nobler - DC drafts Amanda Hendry

27:20 Scott Doerner = Sick hands, still learning to dink

29:50 Intrigue surrounding Hurricane Tyra Black to the Aces 

34:25 Anna Bright abandons Riley Newman

38:30 Zane’s solution for players dropping out of the back draw

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On a new episode of PicklePod, Zane and Thomas cover the PPA Indoor National Championships. James Ignatowich stole the show on the court and on the mic. Zane explains how players can build a personal brand. The guys discuss possible options to replace the coveted MLP Dreambreaker. There’s still time for you to be a guest on the show - jump in the comments and leave a review.

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Show Notes:

0:00 Intro

3:02 One commenter leading the race

5:00 The walking meme James Ignatowich

8:58 Building a personal brand

14:05 Biggest revenue stream

16:50 Auditing Zane’s game

22:10 The Alshon vs Ignatowich ‘beef’

26:50 Pickle is more entertaining when you don’t know who will win

28:35 Salome Devidze vs Lea Jansen - we’re going to need more refs

33:10 Zane’s rules for bad line calls

36:43 DJ’s paddle smash will change the rules for players

43:44 Players using their phone mid-match

52:12 The next step of stats is actionable takeaways

57:25 Having a ‘Good Side’ changes a match

1:05:10 Is the Dreambreaker the correct way to break a tie?

1:09:24 The Savannah Bananas of pickleball

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The hottest new pickleball debate is pushing paddle testing to its legal limits. Zane and Thomas cover the most creative ways to skirt pickleball rules. Pro serves seem to be rising higher and higher, is the drop serve the only feasible solution? We want you to get involved with the pod. Show some love in the comments and one listener will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode.

Show Notes:

1:30 Corrections from last week

5:00 Creative Exploitation of the pickleball rules

12:11 Pesa’s alleged carry

15:51 Shea Underwood’s screenplay

18:18 Pro serves creeping higher and higher

22:08 Steve Paranto’s push for the drop serve

28:34 Dwell time could be the last straw for paddle testing

36:55 Deflection level can change sound and shot angle

43:47 Listener questions

54:18 Hat Zane plays

56:17 Show me all your PB contacts

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Ladies and gentlemen, PicklePod is back! Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields have teamed up to give you all of the pickleball talk that you can handle. In the debut episode, they cover MLP, a new pickleball reality show, and the madness in trying to govern paddle technology. Buckle up for a brand new PicklePod.

Show Notes: 

2:25 Takeaways from Major League Pickleball

9:58 MLP is all about energy

11:12 Pickleball meme game is strong

18:11 Prioritizing business decisions or personal relationships on court

22:41 Everybody knows everything in the small pickleball community

25:54 Pickleball reality show for a spot in the Challenger Level

31:07 Did the on-court antics go too far at MLP?

35:41 Pickleball has crossed the line of what is acceptable in tennis

40:26 The new rules and challenge system for MLP

48:35 Ridiculous paddle technology

54:32 A common understanding not to challenge paddles

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