PicklePod

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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National TV, The Bush Family and Joe Rogan are talkin’ pickle, no naturally, the guys break it all down. Tyson and Thomas talk about the impact of the recent USAP rules committee votes, deliver multiple pieces of breaking news, and explain what Michael Phelps and Simone Biles have in common with two of the top pickleballers in the world. 

5:39 Thomas delivers some breaking news about MLP and the PPA

15:06 The guys talk about The Bush Family’s pickleball love affair and Drew Brees’ recent match

18:09 Tyson delivers some breaking news of his own and the two theorize about the next wave of pb pros

28:08 The USAP Rules Committee voted on the Zane serve and rally-scoring. We break it down. 

36:53 Tyson and Thomas talk about Pickleball’s three big moments in the national spotlight recently

43:55 Michael Phelps, Steph Curry, and Simone Biles sports agent signs Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters

48:47 Upcoming tournaments and the dudes nail their sign off for the first time

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In the first episode without a guest, Tyson and Thomas give a rundown on all the latest from around the world of pickleball. From recapping the PPA Texas Open to talking about Joe Rogan’s comments on the sport, the dudes cover it all. Did you know there’s a pickleball rapper? Are you aware that Ben and Collin Johns were playing pickleball on a random street in the middle of Manhattan? Tune in for the top news in the fastest growing sport in the US. 

3:44 - Thomas talks about his experience at the Major League Pickleball Draft and tells some behind-the-scenes stories

16:08 Thomas breaks down his broadcast booth debut at the PPA Texas Open and Tyson pitches the MLP on commentating when the MLP launches in November

19:37 Tyson can’t get enough of the pickleball rapper who performed at the Texas Open and discuss corporate rap and a potential intro song

25:41 The guys breakdown the crazy results from the PPA Texas Open and talk about what tournaments are coming up 

42:11 Thomas talks about The Johns Bros’ appearance on LIVE with Kelly & Ryan and Joe Rogan’s recent pickleball segment on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and what pickleball’s future looks like

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Tyson and Thomas welcome the man of the hour, AJ Koller. AJ addresses a number of rumors including the true identity of Chet Subaru and why Pat Smith is suing him for trademark infringement. AJ recaps his two gold medals in Vegas and how a week before the tournament, he didn’t have any partners at all. The crew ends the episode by walking through the 2022 proposed rule changes. 

4:00 AJ answers hard hitting questions and clarifies what his name is

7:18 AJ tells Thomas and Tyson about his life before pickleball, his hockey career and building tiny homes 

15:15 The crew talks about AJ’s big wins in Vegas and what it’s like to play with Riley Newman and Jessie Irvine

23:45 We get to the bottom of Chet Subaru and why Pat Smith is suing AJ

33:00 The rumors about AJ’s true origins are addressed and we discuss his various nicknames

36:05 AJ talks about his potential with Major League Pickleball

43:05 We walkthrough the 2022 proposed rule changes one by one and AJ gives his opinion on each

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