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Dave Fleming has been dubbed 'The Voice of Pickleball' and we put that name to the test by trying out some new catchphrases. We dissect new stats that reveal what you should be choosing at the coin toss and why getting out to an early lead is more important than ever.
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0:00 Dave Fleming ‘The Voice of Pickleball’
4:30 Are paddles too hot? Is that bad for the TV product?
11:30 What is the best route to govern the serve?
17:27 What happens after a pro event
26:02 Do you practice your catchphrases?
28:37 Zane’s takes on commentary
34:11 Pickleball needs a ‘Manningcast’
37:52 Dave tries out new catchphrases
43:20 Dave’s involvement as the Carolina GM
50:32 Addressing tanking allegations
53:57 How do you coach the best in the world?
56:41 Predictions for the playoffs?
1:03:30 THe data Dave wants to see in the broadcast
1:09:20 Starting fast vs slow according to data
1:11:01 Data around the first serve and better side
1:15:15 The players with the most pickles
1:21:40 Benefitting from the progression draw
1:23:38 Guess My DUPR powered by Mitopure
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Christian Alshon is the special guest on a new PicklePod. We dive into Alshon's Twitter battle with James Blake, Nick Kyrgios, and the rest of the tennis world.
Alshon shares why tensions have been high between him and the Johns bros at recent PPA events. He also explains his plans for creating content while competing at the highest level.
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0:00 The ‘villain’ that pickleball needs
4:22 What does the real Christian look like?
7:24 Will Howells is the new bad boy of pickleball
9:26 Alshon’s Twitter battle vs big tennis
17:19 James Blake challenged Alshon to a racquet vs hands match
24:20 Christian weighed the pro tennis option
28:55 Transferring to a better academic school
34:22 The beef vs the Johns bros
40:04 Running into Matt Wright on a bad day
41:48 One for the conspiracy theorists
44:20 Missing MLP Vegas with the Texas Ranchers
48:19 Alshon’s knee injury and MLP under fire
53:32 The content creation game
56:02 Christian’s first vlog
1:00:09 Breaking down pro pickleball matches
1:05:44 Christian’s take on the state of paddles
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Donald Young made a historic run to the U.S. Open mixed doubles finals in his final pro tennis tournament ever. At the nation's biggest tennis event, the topic of conversation was pickleball.
On this week's PicklePod, Young breaks down what that event meant to him, the lifestyle difference between tennis and pickleball, and the tips that have helped him compete at the highest level.
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0:00 Donald Young made the most of his final tennis event
5:39 Reactions to the ‘Pickleball Pro makes US Open Final’ graphic
9:07 Making money in tennis vs pickleball
13:04 Donald’s early appearance at the 2022 Atlanta Open
14:41 What is your training regiment?
16:12 The backhand flick is the last thing for tennis players
18:23 No one clobbers a forehand like Donald Young
21:38 Message to all tennis players outside of the top 100
22:40 Donald Young’s new facility in Atlanta
29:18 If not pickleball, what would you be doing?
33:02 Donald did a YouTube crash course to improve at pickleball
39:13 What is your experience in MLP
42:34 Should there be more singles in MLP?
46:24 How Donald landed on Team Proton
51:13 UPA-A certification plans for 2025
55:30 Donald wants more spin, less power
1:01:20 PPA Virginia Beach Timeout Gate
1:08:40 Donald’s experience at the Bubbly Championships
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Kaitlyn Kerr shares her journey from pickleball superfan to MLP team owner. She helped assemble the Las Vegas Night Owls and is now focused on growing something that no one can take away from her.
Kaitlyn weighs in on the gender disparity in the leadership of the sport and shares her plans to carve out a bigger spot for women in the game. Catch the premiere now!
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4:07 The start of @thepickleball.chick
8:28 Kaitlyn focusing on her personal brand now
13:57 It’s hard to go pro in New Jersey
17:30 How do you put together an ownership group?
21:00 Is Tom Brady still active in ownership?
26:39 The game is taking Kaitlyn around the world
31:56 What amateur players can offer potential sponsors
38:12 What does a GM do in MLP?
43:58 There’s only 1 female GM in MLP
45:32 Drafting at the challenger level
53:33 Analyzing MLP trades after NYC
1:00:23 Waiver predictions for the Challenger Level
1:08:12 One match to make it to the Premier Level
1:09:54 A REAL ATHLETE on the court
1:15:25 Anna Leigh Waters is stil 1 of 1
1:20:27 Why is there less female representation
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You know you've made it in pickleball when they change a rule because of you. Will Howells’ performance at MLP NYC was one of the reasons a new rule was in place days after the event.
Learn how Will has adopted pickleball after a tennis career at Notre Dame, find out who is behind the Will Howells fan page on IG, and hear all about The 5s experience in the Big Apple.
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0:00 The Will Howells fan page
2:31 Did Will think he’d go premier?
6:36 How do you decide where to play?
8:35 “All serves all legal”
12:00 New serve rules for Virginia Beach
14:30 The most annoying team in MLP
22:39 The 75 percent rule
27:10 What’s clicking for Will and Zane?
37:47 Guess my DUPR
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World-renowned entrepreneur and online personality Gary Vee is the very special guest on PicklePod this week. He explains the unique aspect of pickleball that made it a no-brainer investment.
Gary and New Jersey 5s GM Ryan Harwood disclose the ‘Big Bet’ draft strategy that won them Anna Leigh Waters. Gary shares his perspective on controlling the momentum in sports and how he plays the mental game.
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0:00 The value of a signed 5s paddle
3:04 MLP investment backstory
5:40 Is this your fastest return on investment?
10:30 Pickleball closes the age and gender gap
12:44 From on paper to actual cash flow
14:36 MLP’s lax rules on celebrations
18:13 Gary explains the importance of momentum in racquet sports
23:16 Gary was pot committed to Anna Leigh Waters
29:05 We need distinct seasons
32:52 MLP won’t reach full potential until it is city-based
37:06 Building the personal brand as a player
44:46 Overlooked business opportunities
46:05 How to move pickleball to the mainstream
49:01 ATP players looking to make the switch to pickleball
53:00 What’s the pitch to potential brands?
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If you're a true pickleball fan then you've seen a video from @thatpickleballguy He's been creating entertaining and instructional pickleball content and amassed one of the biggest followings in the game all while working on a pro pickleball career.
We cover how analytics will change the way the game is played, what good vs bad pickleball coaching looks like, and a new offensive shot that you've probably never tried.
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0:00 A special guest caller
5:02 Kyle’s early pickleball days
8:11 The King of YouTube
12:44 The ‘Drive to Survive’ of pickleball and Breaking Pickleball
16:40 From content creator to legit pro player
19:35 A new provisional serve rule is in play
28:09 Diminishing returns on serve height
33:48 Rumors of a Kyle and Dayne Gingrich podcast
34:35 People are reluctant to get coaching
39:18 Relying on analytics and pbvision
45:25 The launch of That Pickleball School
51:57 What’s your most controversial coaching take?
56:10 Baiting the other team into hitting an ATP
1:00:30 Guess my DUPR
1:05:20 Jardim, Yates, Gullo added to the Hall of Fame
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Infamous pickleball influencer Matty Pickles joins the PicklePod this week. Matty had a front row seat at the Las Vegas Cup and compares his notes from the stands to what Zane experienced on court.
We talk court conditions, serve rule controversies, play Guess My DUPR, and react to the Selkirk Letters.
We play Guess My DUPR and react to the Selkirk Letters that have dominated the pickleball conversation.
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0:00 The world’s shortest pickleball podcast
3:46 Matty’s Vegas vacation and spectator experience
10:03 Zane’s take on the Las Vegas courts
13:50 What’s the next inanimate object to blame?
15:11 Thomas’ takeaways from the men’s doubles finals
16:59 Zane wagging finger - gabe trying to kill him
18:30 Zane’s slide strategy turned into bodybags
23:02 Are Gabe and Andrei Number 1?
27:07 Power ranking men’s doubles teams
29:19 Where does Gabe rank as an individual?
32:30 The serve calls got a little out of control
38:46 You can eliminate any one of the three USAP serve rules
43:29 Matty actually gives his power rankings
46:32 Is this ALW’s most dominant year?
49:37 Results from the APP Chicago Open
52:23 “Never a time I don’t think about Nasty Nelsons”
54:36 Guess my DUPR
1:07:41 Reaction to the Selkirk Letters
1:19:23 Word association with Connor Pardoe on Building Pickleball
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The ATP all-time ace leader and owner of ITF's fastest official serve, John Isner, is this week's special guest. John weighs on the evolution of the pickleball service rules and gives an inside look at how US tennis stars are approaching pickleball.
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00:00 Introducing John Isner to the new serve rules
6:33 The legendary Isner tennis serve
9:19 Isner started playing 3 years ago
12:55 What were your original thoughts on pickleball?
17:33 You can be too tall for pickleball
22:29 Zane's theory on height
24:00 What’s John’s DUPR?
25:43 A look back at the tour wars
32:03 Any players waiting to enter the game
36:01 Signed on with Selkirk
37:30 Djokovic will take the court
40:30 Using the serve as a weapon
42:55 Are the tennis guys grinding in pickleball
47:44 Alcaraz is at the top of the list
50:12 Guess my DUPR
1:02:48 Questions from the boys
1:08:09 Zane’s stance on the serve rules debate
1:14:18 The drop serve solves it all
1:16:34 Thomas’ rebuttal
1:22:28 What’s the real reason for the serve change?
1:27:33 Onix suing over thermoform patent
1:32:14 Results from PPA Bristol
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Anna Bright is the special guest on an all-new episode of PicklePod. She shares a hot take on the ALW vs Agassi hypothetical match, weighs in on the bodybag hunting trend, and reveals her favorite pro player to watch.
Plus we had you submit your game tape. Zane and Anna try to guess your DUPR and provide some heartfelt coaching in the process.
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0:00 Anna Bright returns to the PicklePod
3:38 The serve rules changed again this weekend
7:15 Chirpping at Mrs. Bright
9:16 The Peacock
12:29 Anna Bright is a multi sport athlete
15:23 The Girlies break the internet
19:24 Anna loves the Nasty Nelson
20:44 Jay Devilliers trying to tag everybody
30:50 ALW vs Sherbear or Agassi
36:20 AB’s take on Hot Paddles
40:12 Less incentive to win
50:45 Let Gabe cook
55:26 When ‘good players’ are unwilling to share the court
1:01:35 Everyone inflates their rating
1:05:20 We play ‘What’s my DUPR?’
1:14:33 Anna is an MLP draft savant
1:17:41 How much of a factor is energy in MLP?
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Travis Rettenmaier shares his unfiltered takes on the leaked 'letter' from Collin Johns, why Riley Newman is struggling in 2024, and why line calls won't get better until a solution is put in place.
Travis and Zane start the groundwork on organizing a series of exhibition Battle of the Sexes matches including Anna Leigh Waters vs tennis legend Andre Agassi.
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0:00 Travis the bowler
5:25 Unfiltered with the “Rattlesnake”
7:40 Gabe suggested an option to replace CJ
11:38 A listener weighs in on the CJ ‘letter’
19:22 Should there be a fine for ‘tanking’?
23:19 Zane’s match against Carolina
28:00 Julian Arnold’s take on the letter
36:38 Battle of the sexes - who ya got?
40:57 Does Andre Agassi have a better shot?
47:28 What happened with Riley?
51:29 Powerful paddles don’t work in anyone's hands
58:11 It’s all about the game, not the players
1:06:40 Line calls are not going to get any better
1:11:13 Should you be allowed to challenge your own call?
1:15:23 Travis gives Thomas his flowers
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Zane and Hayden Patriquin had the most talked-about moment from MLP Salt Lake City. It was the first Nasty Nelson in MLP history and prompted an outburst that earned Patriquin an Orange Card.
Plus a Facebook Group out to combat pickleball noise is actively working to prevent courts from being built. Zane and Thomas cover the claims of mental disorders, PTSD, and the end of a marriage.
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00:00 MLP's first ever Nasty Nelson
6:45 Where to draw the line on chatter
13:00 When did you decide to pull the trigger?
15:10 what’s next for the Shock
16:59 Are you in school right now?
20:00 Big H's partners the rest of the year
24:26 Are you better suited for MLP
28:18 Battle of the sexes: Ryan Sherry vs ALW
30:26 The origin of the Big H nickname
33:46 Ben Johns appears fatigued at MLP SLC
43:10 The Anti-Pickleball group on Facebook
51:33 Does a court increase or decrease the value of a home?
1:00:15 PWR announces their World Series from Dubai
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Is Zane the new GOAT of MLP? His New Jersey 5s team won the MLP Mid-season championship and are now favorites to win the season title in December. The guys weigh in on the controversial Challenger Level line call, the Johns Bros performance, and the paddle testing fiasco.
Plus we play a new game, "Call someone who" and hear from some of our friends around the picklesphere.
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00:00 Zane takes over as MLP GOAT
1:20 MLP Mid-Season Tournament Importance
6:25 Where does the money go?
8:59 Paddle testing abandoned at MLP Mid Season event
15:37 Stop policing paddles, start policing the ball
17:17 Zane runs into Thomas Jr.
19:03 The infamous line call and Rettenmaier reaction
27:15 Is there a difference in how you call lines in rec?
29:33 The Johns Bros struggle at Mid-Season Championship
39:45 Close Call Replay system proves its worth and Pablo is back
42:24 Zane crashed Anna Leigh’s ‘coach’
45:23 Zane is all in on the team format
51:15 Do you have an advantage in MLP?
54:24 Zane plays the right with Mari Humberg
57:00 Call one person who…
1:03:40 Calling 'Big Pickle'
1:07:30 Call the funniest person in pickleball
1:13:07 Dissecting the Cup Dink with Greg Dow
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You’re going to have a new favorite player after hearing from special guest Chris Haworth. Despite having wins over Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud he is humble and hungry in his pickleball journey.
Haworth shares his road to becoming one of the best singles players in the game and what he is focusing on to become one of the best doubles players as well.
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00:00 Getting to know Chris
7:25 The Chris Haworth style
10:52 When did consider yourself a pro?
14:00 Dealing with a lack of pros in OKC and a lack of singles attention
18:03 Chris’ pickleball coach
25:03 The breakout win over Ben at Nationals and signing with Babolat
30:33 When will we see a Haworth signature paddle?
32:46 Making the switch from tennis to pickleball
35:40 The “tall guy’s” approach to pickleball
43:34 When ‘dead dinks’ are most beneficial
47:20 What are you working on for doubles?
51:15 It’s not a solved game, will scoring change?
58:14 The OCC run and Chris’ biggest singles strategy
1:02:46 Will you continue to play on both tours?
1:05:22 Do pros keep an eye on DUPR?
1:11:03 The home run strategy is still incentivized
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What happens when a former Challenger Level MVP enters the league mid-season? Jill Braverman shares the scramble prior to last week's Wavier Period and more.
➡️ Details emerge on the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball lawsuit
➡️ Jill shares the reason she decided to rejoin MLP
➡️ Will equipment sales follow the same pattern as golf?
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0:00 Going deep in the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball suit
4:46 What happened to Ronbus and Vatic?
7:55 What should USAP have done?
9:36 Liability insurance in place?
10:35 The Prolite Apex paddle
13:05 Explaining the violation of rule 2.E.6.F
15:19 Why is the GearBox Pro still allowed?
18:17 Zane taking paddles to lab
20:10 Is the advantage that severe?
23:30 The timing of UPA-A entering the certification space
30:06 Focusing paddle performance instead of materials
32:16 Return of the challenge and preventative fines
34:35 Can player contracts help protect against fines?
38:08 Multi-level classification could be offered
40:54 Are paddle sales demonstrably down?
46:47 The Fab 5 Debacle
54:22 Behind the scenes of the crazy waiver shuffle
52:35 Is it necessary to makes moves?
57:42 Challenger players level will move to free agency after this year
1:01:29 What does MLP feel like?
1:04:45 Why did you hold out?
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The pickleball world could look a lot different in 2025. Rumors have begun to swirl about the paddle certification process under UPA. A change here could result in consumers paying even more for paddles.
Thomas and Zane debate who won last week’s MLP trade frenzy and share the details from a visit to Proton HQ. Catch the new episode here.
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0:00 Intro
4:07 Thomas vistis Proton HQ in Phoenix
10:40 “Wait Thomas isn’t bad”
12:30Alleged price of new UPA-A certification on Twitter
18:05 Raising the barrier of entry for paddle brands
25:57 Is the leak just a shock test?
32:16 JOOLA officially files suit
35:30 Hustlers sweep MLP D.C.
38:16 Utah trades waiver position
49:05 Vulcan version 2 in play
50:27 What would make for the best documentary?
54:38 Work for Zane
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Lawsuits are popping up everywhere in the world of pickleball. We share the latest in a growing class action lawsuit. Ben Johns was caught on a hot mic at the PPA Sacramento Open, Zane shares his take.
The guys take a look at the upcoming MLP Washington D.C. event and revisit the unlikely James Ignatowich sticker fault.
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0:00 The class action lawsuit
6:30 Calling BS on the admin error
16:58 What’s the etiquette for rec play and illegal paddles?
23:29 Hot mics at the PPA Sacramento Open
30:30 Other hot mic moments
35:59 Play up the drama
39:00 Extended broadcast on FOX
41:48 George Killebrew joins UPA from Dallas Mavericks
43:50 MLP Washington D.C. and the Seattle rebrand
49:27 LOTTO joins the Brooklyn Aces ownership group
52:15 Are Ben and Collin still number one?
58:18 Big H and the pickleball grinders
1:01:27 Where to move for top pickleball training?
1:04:08 Papa Jimmy’s Sticker fault
1:08:44 Must win on your serve…again
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Kyle Selinko co-owner of Boxcar Productions and Close Call Relay joins the pod to solve pickleball's line call headache. Selinko explains the technology he's employed to automate line calls and remove subjectivity.
Zane and Thomas catch up after Zane's honeymoon and cover the Andrei Daescu suspension, JOOLA Gen 3 paddles getting de-listed, and the haters who watch Pros vs 5.0s.
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0:00 Introducing the Aloha Showdown
5:51 Mean tweets for Pros vs 5.0s
11:38 The infamous foreign substance
15:00 Andrei's response
21:09 Zane’s Take on the punishment
27:45 What would you do if you’re UPA?
35:00 Girlies photo shoot breaks the internet
39:24 JOOLA Gen 3 de-listed
49:38 Kyle’s humble start streaming from a phone
54:40 The 240 frames per second revolution
1:01:20 What about the backcourts?
1:05:27 Using AI to make calls
1:08:49 Challenges that build the excitement
1:11:03 Proof from DUPR collegiate events
1:13:40 Any application for the NVZ?
1:17:47 Where broadcasts can improve?
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Zane is still on his honeymoon so we've compiled some of the best moments so far this year. Catch some of our favorites here and go back and listen to your favorite personalities in the game.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
3:19 Collin Johns - Building Ben's backhand
12:22 Anna Leigh Waters - Insane fan stories
15:32 Riley Newman - The Pancake Grip
22:30 Riley Newman - DJ Selkirk’s song choice
25:36 Zane’s win over the Johns Bros
30:50 Lea Jansen - Unretiring from singles
34:48 Travis Rettenmaier - The demise of pickleball
44:45 Jaume Martinez Vich - Pickleball Sugar Mamas
46:03 Dekel Bar - Neutralizing a big serve
50:49 Jimmy Miller - Vulcan ball remake
56:14 Augie Ge - Unorthodox training
59:22 Dan Martinson - Zane’s most offensive shot
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Back in March, leaders from pickleball’s top organizations gathered under one roof at the racquetX Conference to discuss the future of the game. The Dink’s own Thomas Shields led a panel that included:
Anne Worcester - Strategic advisor, MLP
Bryce Morgan - President, PPA Tour
Tom Webb - Chief Marketing Officer, APP
Mike Nealy - Chief Executive Officer, USA Pickleball
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intros
2:33 Insights from professional tennis
6:50 Amateur participation growth
14:05 Challenges to build the next great pro sport
20:40 Running a startup organization in a startup industry
24:50 How is USA Pickleball adapting?
26:30 The growth of pickleball internationally
31:01 Creating a space for the youth to play
37:39 International regulation for grass roots growth
41:02 Is there room for two tours?
47:22 IS software development a focus?
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