This Pickleball Life

Chris Haworth joins the pod, UPA Contracts are discussed and the pod goes in a new direction.  About Chris Haworth: -Has beaten Ben Johns multiple times as well as Federico Staksrud -He holds the record for most singles titles on the APP (10) -Went 1 year without losing a singles match -Grew up in Oklahoma -Played baseball before playing tennis in HS -Played tennis for Oklahoma State  -Has won sin...

Learn from the most creative player in pickleball: @thejackmunro  joins the pod. We dive into his origin story of being the youngest ever 5.0 player (before ALW), how he got dubbed “Junior Mint” (just don’t call him that anymore), how his hands got so fast, how he likes to train, where his content strategy comes from and how to fix a backhand.  Jill and KW break down the dollars and “sense” of sig...

The #1 Female Player on the APP, recent record-breaking 70 medal winner, mother of two (plus a pup), and Jill's doubles partner, Megan Fudge joins the pod! Finally!!  Megan weighs in on winning, training, traveling the world and parenthood in an RV?!? Find out the secret to her endless energy.  Also, Jill and KW break down the US Open experience. The highs and the lows and the McGyver job K-Dubby...

The #1 Player on the APP, recent TRIPLE CROWN winner, Will Howells joins the pod to discuss how he got into pickleball, how he got so good so fast, and what he learned from his MLP Finals loss to build on this year. Hear what he's learned from some of his past partners, which has included: Anna Leigh Waters, JW Johnson, Jack Munro...and Jilly B, of course! Find out how he's risen to the top spot (...

Did Anna Bright make a huge mistake?! Jill and K-Dubs break down what happened, what it means for the field and which partnerships we might be seeing in the future. Find out which host got hospitalized last week.  APP Fort Recap. Is dinking dead? Learn how The Fort is setting a Guiness Book of World Records.  *ALW/CP Losses Since 2024: 1. "Girlies" Austin - March 2024 2. "Girlies&qu...

Is PWR the biggest scam ever in pickleball? Here are the facts: you be the judge. Are we going to see a 20mm prize money purse in 2026?! We think so! Register for The Fort - April 2: https://book.playthefort.com/programs/master-class-with-app-pro-jill-braverman-co-ed-2sessionRegister for Montclair, NJ May 20-21: https://www.montclairpickleballbc.com/jill-braverman-pro-campsSEGMENTS:00:00 Intro1:10...

Power Play LA Fire Fundraiser: https://lapbunited.com Giveaways, Camps, Toxic Masculinity and who's the bottom of the barrel when it comes to Revenue share to the players of any pro sport? (Spoiler alert: it's not Pickleball). We share our favorite comments from last pod (shout out to D-Jones). Whos the latest to get signed by the UPA and who's next? Plus, it's Gold and Silver in Daytona Beach and...

One of the leading minds in the pickleball business (Sean Bollettieri) joins the pod today to discuss building facilities, the pro leagues, the future of equipment, and his thoughts on how tennis and pickleball need each other. Join the debate: Is pickleball a real SPORT? Plus, a breakdown of Jill's double gold weekend in Fort Lauderdale. It's Pod 57, and pickleball is still heaven. MLP new rules...

TOM BARNES PB STUDIO IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-8HC0KgGek  PB Breakdown Drills Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlh2Itp3Y5wLHLJXWrVNURk0KzMlFSokB&si=uDjyOD1k6hZuusOt Two weeks after "Tweetstorm" Jill and K-Dubs address the UPA “Executive” responses calling Jill a “grudge holding liar”. We answer listener questions and recap playing with Jill's sister at the PPA Masters. Don’...

Is Pro Pickleball (at least the UPA, aka MLP & PPA) a house of cards ready to fall? They've burned through the cash from their "$75 million" blockbuster merger just 10 months ago, and a bridge loan of $10mm is needed by January 15 for the entity to meet its obligations. What does this means for team owners, investors and shareholders (like Jill) and will we see a repeat of salary wars in 1.5 y...

From CEO to National Champ in 2 years, Jill breaks down every match from Nationals (Gold and Bronze!) and explains how she broke the 3 Game Curse. Plus, we interview the International King Pin Himself, Pranav Kohli, CEO of PWR (Pickleball World Rankings). Find out exactly what's in store for 2025 on the international scene and the unique obstacles to bringing the sport to the billions in Asia. Can...

kineon.io (code Jillypb) pbgods.com Reignstormtastetest.com Follow Val DiLuggo @yourpickleballtherapist https://www.instagram.com/yourpickleballtherapist/ jillianbraverman.com/stack Pickleball therapist Val Dillugo joins Jilly B & Kdubs to offer advice on how to play with a loved one. She also addresses how best to handle unsolicited coaching advice. Jilly B & Kdubs catch you up on their w...

Fistfights on the pickle court! Oh my! The MLP waiver wire is like a game of hot potato. Think like a pro, play like a pro. Find out Jill's secret to success in Virginia Beach (#1 in the player stats) and her gold medal in APP Columbus Women's Open. How do you right the ship in the storm and come out ahead when things are NOT going your way.  jillianbraverman.com/stack SEGMENTS: 0:00 Coming Up 1:3...

Lots of laughs in this episode as Jilly B and K Dubs tackle the past 2 weeks of APP, DINKsanity and the Gamma Classic in Pittsburg. Find out the secret training aid Jill is starting to use for faster hands and less wear and tear on the body. What are the 6 questions you should ask before facing off against EVERY opponent? And can playing more Singles actually improve your doubles game? Find out al...

Tom Barnes (Selkirk's head of R&D) RIPS into the PPA/UPA on new and old paddle testing. Here's some select phrases from the letters: "Uncouth" 2x "Unprofessional" 5x "Incompetent" 2x "Gaslighting" 2x "Conflict(s) of interest" 5x "Limited/lack/rough/No understanding" 4x Needless to say,  What does it mean and why now? This comi...

It's been a year since the Kansas City Player Signings...is pickleball any better? Or worse? Jilly B and K Dubs answer the burning questions:  -Will pickleball ever get to the Olympics? Maybe not, but it's in the Jewish Olympics!  -Paddle Talk: Jill asks Carl "WHERE IS THE "delisted" LIST?  -One of the most important "Dear Jilly B's" yet: Why is it so easy to l...

The Pro for the Pros - Scott Crandall joins the pod (via kidnapping) and educates us all on how to take your game strategy from zero to hero. "You don’t need to beat the guy, you just need to beat one player" "Develop the skills to earn the right to hit it hard" "The person getting it down is winning" "Whoever handles the conditions better is 50% of the entire ma...

We give you the rundown on MLP Beer City including hot takes on the “worst line call in pickleball history”. And what does the UPA’s announcement about five new international events in 2025 really mean? Hint: more tour wars are coming! Don’t miss a very special guest, MLP Bay Area Breakers Team Owner Geoff Nguyen joins Jill & Kristin to discuss how he acquired an MLP team, his draft strategy,...

APP CMO Tom Webb joins Kristin and Jill to discuss all things professional pickleball. The APP is now home to the most pros anywhere and does NOT consider themselves a “feeder” tour. The APP does, however, look at “other” tours as “exhibition tours” (shots fired!). Tom breaks down the shocking truth about viewership numbers in pickleball and poses an answer to the question we all want to know: is...

Find out what USAP CEO Mike Nealy has to say about their side of the JOOLA dispute as Jill and Kristin dive deep with Nealy on all things ratings, memberships, governing bodies, the international game, and of course, the bifurcation of the sport. Become a Member of USAP: https://usapickleball.org/memberships/ SEGMENTS:0:00 Coming Up14:52 Ratings/Memberships25:20 Who Names a Governing Body Anyway?3...

Get a peek behind the curtain from the MLP Waiver Wire mind games and madness. From being offered $50k to play, to $0, find out what went down for the five women who entered the “shuffle draft”. Plus, Jill’s sister writes pod listeners a love letter. And go behind the scenes with us at Gamma HQ in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss our newest segment, “Paddle Talk”, as we dissect all the recent drama around p...

Special guest Jason Aspes, President of the UPA, joins TPL Pod to answer questions about pro player Andrei Daescu’s $50,000 fine and 60-day suspension, the future of UPA’s paddle certification process (to rival USAP’s), and the need for a strong governing body to protect pickleball. Find out what JOOLA the pros were playing at PPA Sacramento that looked like, smelled like, and sounded A LOT like t...

The APP unveils a new format, the “Shuffle” and Jilly takes home the silver. Paddle Quest 2.0 has come to an end: tune in to find out which wand Jill has chosen. Which players are getting fired from their UPA contracts? Is the Gen 3 in or out? And does Daescu’s paddle tampering punishment fit the crime? Plus, a biodegradable ball?! Say what?  If you’re an active pod listener will you send us an em...

*The Year of PEDs, Propulsion Paddles and Pine Tar Ok we’ve got an update on BANNED paddles, including WHICH paddles companies are NEXT on USAP’s hit list. Which player stands accused of putting a pine tar like substance on his paddle and how can the UPA actually leverage this? Why did certain players perform so poorly in MLP and maybe most importantly…What does TWO governing bodies mean for the s...

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