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Author: Thomas Shields, Zane Navratil

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On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: The world’s top pickleball player, Ben Johns, joins the PicklePod to announce Joola as his new paddle and primary sponsor. The Hyperion paddle will debut at the PPA Red Rocks Open on April 7th. Will the switch to carbon fiber and Joola’s paddle engineering expertise make Johns unbeatable? Show Notes 1:10 Ben’s big announcement!  7:47 The new frontiers of paddle technology 15:33 Pickleball Wordwide…investors? Possibly you! Ben’s excited for the growth of pickleball particularly internationally 26:05 Shot combos/patterns vs reactions, two handed backhands, team combos and play calling 32:52 Bringing in the casual fan: camera angles, player backstories, CASH! 37:17 Discussing strategies when dealing with the elements (eg. wind) 45:05 How to beat Ben and Anna Leigh Waters 50:40 Ben’s advice for all players 54:18 Beyond the Baseline: Get to know Ben off the court! Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gary Vaynerchuck

Gary Vaynerchuck

2022-03-2916:52

Description: Thomas sits down with Gary Vee to talk about his recent purchase of a pickleball team and to discuss where he thinks the sport is going. Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: Casey Patterson is back as guest host and is joined by special guest Kyle Yates. Kyle has been at the top of the game for nearly a decade. He drops eight years worth of pickleball knowledge on the guys and shows some love for the legends of the sport. Has the strategy of the game changed? No, but the execution is better than ever…can you keep up? Show Notes 0:54 “OG” Kyle Yates from the “pickleball capital” gives his perspective on the rise of pickleball 8:45 Is the window still open to go pro? Need a specialty? 12:40 Tourney prep: vacay vs play 16:17 What Kyle is excited about for pickleball’s future…let’s get rowdy! 25:40 MLP team event was a great way to showcase the game 32:20 Speedup strategies and setting up the 1-2 punch. Puppet Master shoutout! 43:53 The guys talk drilling?!?!? 46:17 Adding to the arsenal of shots as EVERYBODY keeps getting better 51:00 The new kids on the block: Tardio, Johnson, Frazier 54:30 What’s next for Kyle? Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: US Olympian and AVP stud Casey Patterson is here to guest host. Everything happening in professional pickleball is giving Casey deja vu. From big sponsors buying in to crossover athletes taking over the game. Listen to see where he thinks the game is headed and how we’re going to get there.   Show Notes ​​2:25 Casey’s big chance 7:10 how to improve pickleball viewership?Let’s get rowdy! Zane gets it, backstories 17:10 GOAT talk. J dub enters the chat 22:10 Alex the Neumann to watch. Tennis players are coming! 27:26 Riverland PPA…Casey’s impressed. DUPR ratings as a predictor for results 35:30 Wild West of pickleball sponsorship. Send Crocs!  43:29 Life in Austin. Oh, hi Collin Johns! 48:13 Casey’s plans…more pickleball please! Keep playing up! 56:48 Thomas shows off his new shades from SportRx Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Star is Born

A Star is Born

2022-03-0401:03:20

Description: Anna Bright called her shot last weekend so we had to get her on the show. Coming off a historic pro pickleball debut, Bright tells us what it's like to become instantly famous in the pickleball world. The 2022 dance card is filling up fast for the former Cal tennis player, so shoot your shot while you have your chance. Tyson and Thomas wrap things up with some world class philosophy and geography. Show Notes 0:48 Anna Bright joins the pod after calling her shot at APP 8:30 An extensive tennis background turns into a pickleball addiction 14:20 Anna is coming after top pros and the guys are coming to partner up 23:30 It’s going down in the DMs 28:00 Questions for Thomas turns into Survivor business for Tyson  33:50 Anna signs off and partners up with Tyson 36:35 More updates from Austin 46:20 NML pickleball is no longer anonymous  52:00 Time to get your own pickleball court and having a third-place trophy Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: The boys are back…flying solo, together, with no guest this week. Tyson has another idea to take over the pickleball world and this one comes in pill form. Thomas finally got his stuff back but is still feeling the pain from the audience. The PPA and APP Tours are both in action this week, but who has the better lineup? Show Notes 00:21 New name for the pod 6:58 APP Punta Gorda tourney is still stacked  10:20 Can PPA and APP coexist? 15:30 Thomas gets his stuff! 18:52 pickleball conspiracy theory  27:37 Singles chatter…no Ben in PPA…APP singles is stacked…could singles takeover? 37:00 PPA indoor picks leads to Simone talk 39:10 is Jay Devilliers the prototype pro? Does body type provide an advantage? 51:50 NDZ the predominant pickleball podcast Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: A Dekel Bar highlight is always worth a replay, so we brought him back for round 2. There have been a ton of changes on the pickleball landscape since we last talked and we find out where Dekel stands. Tyson is a non-stop ideas machine and rolls out a foolproof strategy for pickleball dominance. The battle for Thomas’ belongings continues and we speculate on a 1000 player round-robin event. Show Notes 0:56 Recurring guest Dekel Bar back from Pickleball Getaways trip in Mexico 5:10 Dekel’s philosophy is to maintain flexibility as PPA and APP battle it out 10:38 Dekel joins APP Pro Council with hopes for a “Super” Council 21:48 Dekel = highlight machine  23:35 Pickleball pro decathlon, who wins?  26:05 When to go for that erne? 31:03 Hindrance shenanigans “LET’S GO!” 35:25 Tyson’s new fool-proof pickleball plan 42:45 Nonstop pickleball in the news  45:10 Mesa PPA introduction, Tyson talks FILA gear Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: We’ve all had that feeling after winning a game, that I can beat anyone in pickleball feeling. Will Lowery from NBC and The Golf Channel is currently living in that feeling. He is hooked on pickleball and wants to make a run at the world’s top 10. Thomas and Tyson catch up on the APP New York City Open news and find out Thomas made DUPR’s 50 Top player list for the Great Lakes region. 3:32 The pickleball workout is a real thing 10:12 Will plays Larry Fitzgerald 1-on-1 for $1000 15:24 Thomas tells the story of losing 11-0 to Ben Johns playing lefty 25:40 Golf vs pickleball, which is harder to go pro? 28:25 The challenge goes out, can Will score 5 points against Thomas? 31:00 Will wants to be next in the pickleball broadcast booth 40:52 DUPR ratings by region. Guess who made the list. 48:12 Frank Anthony Davis has a bone to pick with USA Pickleball 51:23 Everybody including the PPA is coming to AZ in February Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: PicklePod gets a visit from Major League Pickleball MVP, @ladyofgibraltor, Lee Whitwell. Tyson vents about pickleball ratings and Lee shows us how to find a fair game and expose sandbaggers with the DUPR rating system. Thomas has been busy cracking the NML code and we’ve got to talk about Michael Phelps vs Larry Fitzgerald.  04:25 A geography lesson from Lady of Gibraltar 10:52 A case of beer brought Lee into pickleball 15:00 The MLP experience 19:00 How DUPR ratings work  28:49 Battle of the sexes doubles match coming this year 42:59 Thomas cracks the NML mystery 45:40 PPA Desert Ridge Recap 52:59 Phelps vs Fitzgerald 59:09 A new website thedinkpickleball.com Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: PicklePod says aloha to one one the top pros in the game, Rob Nunnery. He tells Tyson and Thomas about his new pickleball director role. We get an insider look at what life is like in the professional game and how things have changed in the last two months. Rob shares his life before pickleball and Thomas has an offer for NML.  0:10 We were stood up. 5:10 Who the hell is NML? 17:15 Rob joins the show 24:14 The most normal life before pickleball 40:15 What life is like after signing with the PPA 46:41 Rob’s new job “hanging out on the beach” 53:15 Players to watch in 2022 Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: US Olympic volleyball player Casey Patterson weighs in on the recent developments in pickleball. He tells the story of his experience with similar situations in early pro volleyball and offers advice on how pro pickleball players can leverage the changing landscape. The guys come up with a pitch for the bad boy of pickleball and recap last week’s episode.  00:10 Updates and recapping last episode 10:10 Tyson’s audition for The Dink’s job opening 17:30 News about the APP and MLP breaks live on the pod 21:40 Michael Phelps vs Larry Fitzgerald 29:10 Casey Patterson joins the pod  37:10 Growing your personal brand as an athlete 44:30 Casey weighs in on the recent developments and what players should do   1:01:10 The bad boy of pickleball Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Description: 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 Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Martinson from PIKKL joins the pod to discuss the current state of paddle technology. Dan's material science background and passion for pickleball have led him to become a paddle expert. His new approach to maintaining paddle integrity could have a big impact on how players use and replace paddles. Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Subscribe to The Dink 3x weekly newsletter https://thedink.beehiiv.com/ Want to work in pickleball? Join The Dink Team. We're looking for a full-time social media manager. Send us an email at thedinkteam@heydink.com to apply. Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 A gift for Zane 3:42 The Dink Minor Leagues and major league valuations 9:45 Lea’s revenge tour 12:14 Is Donald Young for real? 15:01 The rise of Fed and Tina Pisnik 18:59 M/W doubles recap 21:33 Dan joins the pod 24:01 Understanding the rules 28:38 Weight sidebar 32:26 Favoring a drive/drop hybrid 36:26 Paddle brand sources and protecting IP 40:29 Who is innovating in the paddle space 44:40 Generating more RPMs 51:04 Will paddle manufacturers set a standard? 53:14 Diving deep on grit details 56:08 Not in the final state of innovation 59:56 Carbon fiber could become obsolete 1:05:16 Customization options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Augie Ge’s unique entry into pickleball had an unfortunate beginning but became a blessing in disguise. After losing his biostatistics job, Ge went all-in and pro pickleball. His own brand of obscure drills and tennis/ping pong background have led him to a PPA Silver Medal, MLP Premier Level, and an Arizona Pickleball League title. Ready to wield something as bold as your backhand? Swing by Warstic’s collection and let your paddle do the talking. https://warstic.com/collections/pickleball-paddles Subscribe to The Dink 3x weekly newsletter https://thedink.beehiiv.com/ Want to work in pickleball? Join The Dink Team. We're looking for a full-time social media manager. Send us an email at thedinkteam@heydink.com to apply. Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Introducing Augie Ge 4:24 Augie’s blessing in disguise 9:18 Early pro days and Zane’s wedding 13:10 The social bump after good results and salary talk 17:55 Credit to HeyShay 21:47 AZ Pickleball League influence 25:41 The Silver Medal run with Jaume in NC 27:51 Power ranking the lefties and 30:56 Unorthodox training methods and unique wall drills 34:04 Do you train grip changes? 38:11 Table tennis crossover and extra emphasis on the volleys 41:46 Augie’s win over Zane 46:14 MLP Forecast for the DPC 49:20 Augie’s college tennis experience and April schedule 54:10 ALW’s dominance and 100th title 1:00:02 Do you watch when not playing? 1:01:40 Voicemails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newly appointed GM of the Texas Ranchers, Ryan Dawidjan, joins the pod. The guys grade and analyze all of the MLP teams following the draft. The Ranchers' first pick Christian Alshon has started a Twitter feud. The guys discuss how the back and forth shook out and a new possible on-court challenge between Alshon and James Blake. Ready to wield something as bold as your backhand? Swing by Warstic’s collection and let your paddle do the talking. Want to work in pickleball? Join The Dink Team. We're looking for a full-time social media manager. Send us an email at thedinkteam@heydink.com to apply. Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Introducing Ryan Dawidjan 6:30 Ryan’s draft experience 8:17 How do you prep in just 48 hours? 14:30 Factoring in growth potential 18:58 Seattle Pioneers 25:02 New Jersey 5’s 30:01 Humberg and Howells 35:07 St. Louis Shock 37:04 Columbus Sliders 40:52 AZ Drive 45:39 NY Hustlers 52:51 Texas Ranchers 59:17 Christian Alshon’s Twitter Feud 1:03:04 Alshon vs Blake hypothetical 1:09:30 DC Pickleball Team 1:10:20 LA Mad Drops 1:11:23 Orlando Squeeze and wedding talk 1:14:03 Dallas Pickleball Club 1:16:30 Utah Black Diamonds 1:18:44 Premier Level snubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zane recaps his big weekend at the Austin Open and how the conditions were right for a Johns upset. Pickleball United CEO Pranav Kohli stops by to explain the Pickleball World Series. The new international tour is set to kick off in 2025 and offers some of the largest prize pools in pickleball history. Use code DINK10 to save 10% on the new CHUCK pickleball from GAMMA at http://gammasports.com/ Want to work in pickleball? Join The Dink Team. We're looking for a full-time social media manager. Send us an email at thedinkteam@heydink.com to apply. Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Zane’s big weekend at the Rain Delay Open 5:20 Outlining the winning strategy 9:57 Upcoming pros vs 5.0s and a match vs the Klitchs 16:31 Collin’s scoop in game 2, carry or not 19:27 Play to your strengths with a new partner 24:30 Andrei’s hot streak and Christian’s ceiling 28:35 The curse of the PicklePod 32:34 MLP events overlap some APP events 34:27 Is the gap closing on Ben Johns? 37:14 Iggy on the hot seat and is Andrei #2 40:27 Is the APP vs PPA gap overstated? & Newman vs Wright 42:52 Proton paddles pushing the limits 48:10 Thomas’ rocketship paddle is on the way 51:04 New Vulcan balls in Austin 53:31 Listener questions 56:48 Secret patterns that the pros talk about 59:53 Introducing Pickleball World Series 1:04:45 What makes the World Series different 1:11:57 How is the Times Group involved? 1:15:50 Finals at MSG or the Sphere 1:19:38 What are you working on now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s it like to be the world’s best player at just 17 years old? Anna Leigh and Leigh Waters join a very special edition of the PicklePod to give you a look behind the curtain. They share some insane fan stories including groups of fans tracking them down at the airport. Finally, Anna Leigh explains how to hit one of her most dangerous shots. Save 10% on the new Airbender paddle from GAMMA with code DINK10 at gammasports.com Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Anna Leigh’s car collection 6:17 The pressure of being number 1 11:40 Partnership helps the mother-daughter relationship 16:00 ALW fandom reaches new heights 19:10 Tennis world recognizes the Waters 22:50 An average day of training 26:49 Adapting to paddle technology 32:15 Anna Leigh’s new paddle 36:39 Is Leigh Waters back? 42:49 Net worth rumors and sponsorship deals 48:12 Lessons from lob-gate 53:35 The pressure to win and the Tyra Black match 1:02:34 Innovating with the Happy Gilmore Serve 1:04:31 Anna Leigh’s two-handed backhand 1:08:10 RV life and ALW’s ‘bodyguard’ 1:13:20 Rapid fire questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimmy Miller from the King of the Court podcast joins the pod to break down the merger aftermath. The MLP season can finally get underway but there are still a few loose ends to tie up. A couple players have opted out of salary reductions or have been bought out of their contracts. That means we could see some top talent choosing not to compete in PPA or MLP events this year. Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Intro 4:14 How Jimmy got on the inside 7:24 What’s the goal for Jimmy? 9:26 Vulcan Ball changes incoming 14:28 Feeding balls to Susan and wearing a Rolex 17:12 Background on the Tour Wars 24:05 Players offered and accepted buy-outs 29:23 Clinics threatened for those that don't take cuts 35:15 How would ProXR feel about Riley not playing tournaments? 39:45 Johnson 5 in no man’s land 42:55 MLP Draft planned for North Carolina - First event Miami? 49:26 Life as a GM 52:10 The Premier/Challenger split 55:48 Should every team be in the Premier Level? 1:05:50 Pros coming after Jimmy 1:19:15 The Gamemaker and new pickle sports 1:24:02 Jimmy needs a new scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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