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Alex Crum joins us on Unforced Errors with Frank & Carl for an episode full of big wins, his journey battling back after an injury, music, and plenty of laughs! 

We sit down with Alex to talk about his transition from tennis to pickleball, his impressive wins over top pros Federico Staksrud and Chris Haworth, beating Ben Johns with a torn meniscus, and what it takes to compete at the highest level. We also get into his meniscus injury and recovery, his role as the singles specialist for the Columbus Sliders in Major League Pickleball (MLP), and his passion for music outside of the sport.

From taking down some of the best players in the game to overcoming injuries and pursuing his interests beyond the court, this conversation covers it all!

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On Episode 38 of Unforced Errors with Frank & Carl, we sit down with Marisa Ruiz to talk about her journey from tennis to professional pickleball and what it takes to compete at a high level while balancing life outside the sport.

Marisa shares her experience earning a silver at PPA Challenger, juggling a corporate career with the demands of pro pickleball, and navigating the mental side of the game. We also get into what life looks like beyond the court and the office, including what she enjoys doing when she isn't working or playing pickleball.

Whether you're a competitive player, a weekend warrior, or just a fan of the game, there's plenty to take away from this conversation!

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On Episode 37 of Unforced Errors with Frank & Carl, Carl sits down with Charlie Trevino to talk about her journey through the PPA Challenger series, getting signed, and becoming the #1 player in Mexico. 

Charlie shares her experience competing on the Challenger tour, what it's like navigating the pro pickleball scene, and her goals as she continues to make a name for herself in the sport.

Carl also gets into her background, her growth as a player, and what the future looks like for her as she continues to compete and help grow pickleball in Mexico. Thanks for listening!

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We took Unforced Errors with Frank & Carl to the PPA Challenger in Charlotte and had a chance to sit down with a bunch of players competing on the Challenger Tour.

We talked with Vincent Rettke, Masa Grgan, Maddy Rasmusen, Averee Beck, Wade Heerboth, Lauren Cole, and Jarryd Woog about their pickleball journeys, what it's like competing on the Challenger Tour, their goals, and what life looks like away from the court.

Women's Singles world #2 Kate Fahey even stopped by to hang out and talk with us. We got into her journey from tennis to pickleball, the mental side of the game, and played a little Rapid Fire.

It was a fun weekend in Charlotte and a great chance to get to know some of the players working their way through the pro pickleball scene.

If you enjoy the podcast, like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments who we should have on next!

0:00 Intro
1:46 Kate Fahey
12:13 Vincent Rettke
19:15 Masa Grgan
38:14 Maddy Rasmusen
1:05:26 Averee Beck
1:13:04 Wade Heerboth
1:21:37 Lauren & Jarryd

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In Episode 35 of Unforced Errors with Frank & Carl, we sit down with Chris Crouch to talk about his unique journey from beach volleyball to professional pickleball.

Chris breaks down how his background in beach volleyball helped shape his game, what it took to make the jump to the pro pickleball world, and how he manages to compete at a high level while working a full-time engineering career.

We also get into the reality of balancing work, training, travel, and competition — and what Chris does with the very little free time he actually has.

Whether you're interested in the pro pickleball grind, making a career change into the sport, or just curious how these players manage to fit everything into their lives, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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After an 8-week hiatus, we are finally back at it. We weren't sure if we still remembered how to podcast, but we reached deep and found a way to get it done. On this episode we talk about why we took a break, first round MLP playoff results, upcoming matches in Newport, new gear, and OUR BIGGEST GIVEAWAY YET!

0:00 We're Back
6:19 MLP Playoffs
19:57 Warping Point Sophon
23:03 J6CR CBE
25:11 Wringer Wear
26:49 Pop N Tango
30:35 Jelly Bean 2
33:31 Giveaway (Don't click here first)
38:02 What's Next

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Meet Maria Klokotzky — Canada's #1 women's pickleball player and one of the most passionate ambassadors the sport has ever seen. In this episode, Maria sits down with us to talk about where it all began: growing up in war torn countries, the values and work ethic that were instilled in her from a young age, and how her early life shaped the competitor she is today. From there, she takes us through her tennis career — the grind, the lessons learned, and the skills she carried with her when she made the switch to pickleball. But what really sets Maria apart isn't just her game — it's her mission. She opens up about her deep commitment to growing pickleball across Canada, what the next steps are to make that happen, and the hurdles along the way. This one is equal parts inspiring and eye-opening. Don't miss it.

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0:00 Upbringing
08:50 Influences
09:42 College Tennis
15:18 Tennis to Pickle
18:18 Balancing Life
24:44 Going Pro
29:18 Pro Tours
32:10 Apollo Pickleball
38:51 Pickleball in Canada
55:27 First Steps to Growth
1:03:56 CNPL
1:08:14 PPA Canada
1:10:41 "Fan" Questions
1:16:00 Rapid Fire
1:27:46 Wrap-Up & Socials

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Carl and I are reunited and pumping out another episode! On this one we talk about ALW's new partnership with Jorja, recap Dallas, and preview Columbus. We also discuss Frank's PPA Challenger experience and what paddles we've been playing.

0:00 Intro
1:20 PPA Challenger 
09:45 MLP Dallas
15:57 MLP Columbus
22:25 New Luzz Glider
26:15 Holbrook Fuze
30:45 J2CR CBE Long Handle
33:34 Friday Aura/Aura Pro
37:22 What's Next?
38:47 Montis Shoes

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Frank finally made his return to a PPA Challenger, and it did not disappoint. He spent time interviewing pros and watching some insanely high level pickleball. Follow each one below:

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0:00 Miles Hoover

09:23 Helen To

18:20 Juan Varon

31:19 Sanil Jagtiani

38:41 Keilly Ulery

46:28 Sam Khalid

53:11 Wesley Hanson

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Frank sat down with Cody Sivan, the founder of the Brick Wall Pickleball Series to discuss what it is, how it started, and the plans to scale it. It was an awesome hang with Cody and we're really excited about what he's building. Do yourself a favor and go check out Brick Wall Pickleball!

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0:00 Intro
3:31 Turning Point
4:30 What Is It?
6:38 Scaling
8:05 Growth
9:13 DUPR Partnership
13:56 Frustration with PPA/APP
17:02 Brick Wall vs Others
18:54 Pickleball Accessibility
20:29 Success
21:35 Rapid Fire
26:43 Player Shout-Outs
30:29 Wrap-Up

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