It Feels Right Pickleball Podcast

What’s good for the game might not be best for all involved. Rob and Stone weigh in on the MLP/PPA pay cut and the awkward compromise that it has caused. The boys take a closer look at the final events of 2023 and provide a forecast for MLP in 2024. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery...

Rob and Stone chime in on the current state of the pro game. Paddle testing continues to get murky as ADF standards allegedly changed mid-tournament in Daytona. Rob will play at the APP Indoor Championships with a tight turnaround before the MLP Playoffs in San Clemente. The guys speculate into 2024 and want answers on the MLP draft and final schedule for next year. ------------------ Like the ep?...

Rob and Stone address the rumors that MLP San Clemente might be canceled as a financial stopgap. Rob recaps a silver medal performance in one of the biggest Moneyball events in pickleball history. India's top ranked played Yuvi Ruia joins the pod to shed some light on pickleball in Asia. Yuvi claims that players in China are training in secret for future pickleball takeover. He explains how the ga...

Rob and Stone take a look ahead at 2024 and discuss what changes they expect to see in the schedule. Rob is coming off a dominant double-pickle performance that is definitely worth talking about. Stone’s Hard Eights are Challenger Level Champions. It’s going to be a big 6-week stretch of travel and pickleball, hit the subscribe button to come along for the ride. ------------------ Like the ep? Do...

Rob and Stone react to the news of a merger between MLP and the PPA Tour. The Tour Wars flipped pickleball economics on their head. The guys sort through the current state of the game and discuss who got the best deal.  ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam, and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpic...

Rob and Stone reunite after the Tournament of Champions. It was an impressive performance from Tyson McGuffin, Catherine Parenteau and the rest of team Selkirk. The boys dive into the latest paddle drama that has paddle testers scrambling for a solution. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 2:35 Rob’s shoulder injury 8:30 A peek at the Gamma Classic and Adam’s experience at TOC 14:15 The Selkirk Sweep 20:45 Tys...

Rob and Stone are back from the road and have a lot to discuss. Rob’s European vacation was packed with good pickleball energy. Stone has been coaching up the state of Ohio with the Professor and Simone Jardim. Tournament of Champions is next on the agenda for the boys. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Di...

Sit back and let Tim Parks put your mind in a pretzel. He shares his philosophy on the MLP draft, what franchises are worth, and what a perfect league looks like in his eyes. Tim’s hedgefund background and affinity for pro sports give him a fascinating perspective on the future of professional pickleball. This is one you don’t want to miss. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe...

Rob and Stone break down their draft board and prep for MLP season two. Rob is shipping off to Boston for the first stop of the Pickle 4 Ballpark Tour in Fenway this weekend. Stoney is short on sleep as a new dad and has a close call on reaching Central Park ahead of the draft. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam an...

'Mr. Andiamo' Julian Arnold joins It Feels Right. Arnold is $60K richer after he and the LA Mad Drops won the MLP Season 1 Super Final. Julian makes predictions. about where he will be drafted in July and shares the details on his new partnership with Riley Newman.  Show Notes: 0:00 Julian relives the Mad Drops run 7:10 Team construction is crucial in MLP 15:40 What it’s like to play for the Mad D...

We’re sandwiched between season one and season two of MLP 2023. Some players are moving up, others are moving down and some are dropping out altogether. Rumor has it that Parris Todd will jump into the mix for the second half of the year. Tune into It Feels Right for some in-depth MLP talk. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow...

Rob and Stone are joined by the Iceman AJ Koller for an MLP San Clemente courtside podcast. AJ announces his new paddle deal with Takeya and addresses the state of paddle technology. Koller grades pros on their non-tennis abilities and the guys admire James Blake’s skills during MLPalooza.  Show Notes: 0:00 The $50k match actually happened 5:05 AJ announces his deal with Takeya 10:05 Paddle tech i...

Lea Jansen joins the pod after an incredible women’s finals match at the Texas Open. She has a new workout routine, a new tracking coach, and a new paddle and is determined to be number one by the end of the year. Lea thinks she’s cracked the code on reaching gold. Find out her strategy on a new episode of It Feels Right. Show Notes: 0:00 NYC crowd rallied behind Sobek 4:40 The Texas Open Frat Par...

Baby Stone is in the building. AJ makes his first podcast appearance as the guys cover the busy summer months ahead. Rob is in Big Apple for the NYC Open where the guys shared some not so fond memories. The Rolling Stone will be in the booth at the PPA Texas Open and MLP San Clemente. A new segment is born, the hypothetical bookmaker, where Adam sets the line for pickleball hypotheticals. --------...

One of the best pros in the women’s game Andrea Koop joins the pod. Koooooop spills the deats on a new $50k bet between MLP owners on an upcoming exhibition match at MLP. Koop weighs in on paddle testing, shares hilarious stories from her pickleball journey and explains the origin of the Beer City Open. Show Notes: 0:00 Manscaping 6:13 Koop is the ultimate partner 12:28 Koooop’s illustrious tennis...

Description: Travis Rettenmaier tells it like it is. He shares about the Red Rock paddle challenge, the world of pickleball chirping, and what happened to the infamous 2 vs 1 NML match. Rettenmaier is an expert in the tennis-to-pickle transition. He analyzes Jack Sock’s debut performance in Charlotte. Show Notes: 0:00 Rob goes country 2:43 Travis Rettenmaier joins the pod  5:10 Jack Sock’s debut i...

Lea Jansen is the guest on an all-new It Feels Right. She addresses her recent apology video and explains why Jack Sock's forehand was strange for tennis but perfect for pickleball. Rob is fired up after a successful west coast trip and Adam is ready for Baby Stone to arrive.  ----------------- Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and...

Greg Dow might be the most interesting man in pickle. From getting his bag stolen in Boca to a mysterious feud, Dow will keep you guessing and laughing. Sit back and enjoy one story after another from Greg. ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple - Follow Rob, Adam and The Dink on IG @robnunnery & @adamstone_pb & @thedinkpickleball Subscr...

Rob and Stone dive in on the pro pickleball doubleheader. The guys had to discuss the drama-filled Newport Beach shootout where paddles were challenged and fingers were waved. Rob is coming off a US Open weekend and filming a new episode of Destination Pickleball. After playing against Jack Sock in Texas the guys have some bold predictions for Sock’s pickle career.  ------------------ Like the ep?...

The boys get back to their roots with no guests this week. The Red Rock Open brought paddle delamination into the spotlight, with prize money and limited partnerships there is even more incentive to ‘cheat.’ We’re nearly halfway through the MLP calendar, the guys cover what MLP will look like for the rest of the year and make predictions for next year. Plus we get an update on the prep for Baby St...

Description:  From tennis to pickleball. The former number 11 ranked tennis player in the world is officially a pickleball guy. Sam Querrey joins It Feels Right to talk about how pickleball has taken over his life. New pickleball ventures pop up for Sam on the daily and he is still finding ways to grow with the game. Rob and Stone check in on Sam’s pro adjustment and set expectations for the year....

Description: MLP runner-up Brandon French joins It Feels Right. Frenchy has a unique take on the game and will definitely let you know he is in the building. His Dallas PC came close to the title and he shares the memorable moments along the way. He discusses training with tennis greats Jack Sock, John Isner, and Sam Querry. Get to know Frenchy on the all-new episode. Show Notes:  0:00 Pablo Telle...

The hottest name in pickleball, James Ignatowich, stops by to talk about his double gold weekend. Papa Jimmy provides high level analysis on what aspects of his game separate him from the pack. We cover if singles pickleball should even exist and how MLP will change when gambling is introduced. Tune in folks, Daddy’s Home. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 4:19 Winning gold with Catherine Parenteau 8:23 Men’...

Description: Rob and Stone burn through the latest topics in the picklesphere. It feels like everyone is withdrawing from the loser’s bracket these days. The Johnsons made a run to Championship Sunday and Jorja with toe-to-toe with the game's best. The boys will be getting together in Salt Lake City. If you live in the great state of Utah you might just run into them at open play. Show Notes: 3:30...

Rob and Stone break down the new PPA Tour back draw format. The boys recap the PPA Desert Ridge Open and lay out the next month of tournament play. They compare the benefits of domesticated life and life on the road. Lucho from Costa Rica will live in our memory and in our immune systems forever. Show Notes:  4:00 Video game takeover 9:02 Copperhead Road and PPA Desert Ridge 15:56 New back draw fo...