King of the Court

Send us Fan Mail Tyler brought home a SILVER MEDAL (👏 for Ty in the comments), the boys unpack that and the whole PPA Minnesota tournament. They also preview PPA Austin happening this week.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ (https://www.tylerloong.com/) Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings...

Send us Fan Mail The boys talk with THE VOICE of the PPA Tour: Michelle a.k.a. Meesh. She shares her journey of many  years in the broadcasting world that led her to where she is now. Meesh talks about some of her pet peeves in broadcasting and the secrets behind the hot mic.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tyl...

Send us Fan Mail Now that the MLP/PPA merger has closed, there are some things that still need to be discussed. The boys talk about contract buyouts, how this could change some of the pros we see at tournaments and they preview the upcoming PPA tournament in Minnesota this week. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.t...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy discuss *hopefully* the end of the merger in the near future and after a long week in Mesa, Arizona at the PPA Mesa Arizona Cup, they recap each of the divisions and the upsets that took place Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC&qu...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back in the studio for a recap of their long but exciting week in Las Vegas. They give an update on the MLP & PPA merger, they talk about international and collegiate growth in pickleball & preview the draws for PPA Mesa this week.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong...

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Send us Fan Mail On this episode Tyler and Jimmy recap the PPA Desert Ridge Open that took place over the weekend. They talk in depth about what makes a good ball for the ever evolving sport of Pickleball. They also recap the second Pickleball Slam and discuss some controversial topics to close out the episode! Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!...

Send us Fan Mail The month of February begins in a few short days and things on the merger front have only gotten more confusing... On this episode Tyler and Jimmy discuss some new merger drama that has come to light in the past week. They also touch on some Jimmy and Julian Arnold Twitter(X) "beef" and give an in-depth breakdown on the coming PPA Desert Ridge Open. Let us know what topi...

Send us Fan Mail Having now surpassed the second merger closing date, the merger between the PPA and MLP still hangs in the balance. On this episode Tyler and Jimmy provide some details on a very interesting development that took place over the weekend in regards to the merger. They discuss in depth what this latest development could mean for the viability of the merger and touch on the growing di...

Send us Fan Mail Join Tyler and Jimmy for an in-depth discussion on the history of Pickleball with Pickleball OG's Alex Hamner & Jennifer Lucore! Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!  -------------------- Interested in diving deeper into the history of Pickleball? Pick up a copy of Jennifer's book here: https://allpickleball.com/prod...

Send us Fan Mail The first PPA event of 2024 concluded this past weekend which means KOTC is finally back to it's regularly scheduled programming! In this episode, Tyler & Jimmy discuss all things PPA Masters, including Tyler's experience partnering with Tennis Pro, Genie Bouchard. They also discuss some interesting off-court drama involving a particularly spicy Instagram post from K...

Send us Fan Mail It is now 2024 and KOTC is back at it discussing the new Vulcan ball and previewing the upcoming PPA Masters tournament with all the tennis pros competing in their first tournaments!  Are you ready for tournaments to start back up or did you need a few more weeks to get ready!?  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!  --------------...

Send us Fan Mail The 2023 KOTC Awards presented by Jimmy and Tyler!  In this video, we highlight some of 2023's best and worst moments with players and other categories in the pickleball space.   Thank you once again for an incredible year.  We can't wait for another amazing year with you!  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!  ---------...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to all of our fans and sponsors! None of this would be possible without you and to show our appreciation, we are having a massive end of the year giveaway! Details on prizes and how to enter can be found below: 10 Winners Will Receive: 1.) Two Pairs of Stance Socks 2.) Surprise Gift From Vulcan 3.) One Bottle of Paddle Reset 3 Winners Will Receive: 1.) Two Pairs of Stanc...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler is back from Hawaii, so the boys are back in the KOTC studio for this week's episode. That means no more creepy lighting from Jimmy over Zoom and we can all be grateful for that! The contract wars continue to wage on during the brief off-season with a Players Collective being formed to address the, "Lies, threats, deceitfulness, false deadlines, and the refusal to...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the exciting world of pickleball with "King of the Court" in Episode 42. Tyler & Jimmy offer an in-depth discussion on player salaries, contract negotiations, and league developments with PPA/MLP. Learn about the challenges of pay cuts for players and the dynamics within MLP and PPA leagues. The episode also touches on player performances, potential boycott...

Send us Fan Mail Join Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller in Episode 41 of 'King of the Court,' a dynamic exploration of the world of pickleball. This episode dives into the PPA Finals and also the results from 2023 MLP season 2. Jimmy and Tyler break down sportsmanship and on-court behavior, along with a touch of controversy and rivalry that spices up the sport. Sponsored by the Picklr, this e...

Send us Fan Mail In this emergency episode of “King of the Court” Tyler & Jimmy break down the latest news from the PPA/MLP merger and the pay cuts sent to all players. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! -------------------- Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrsh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "King of the Court" Tyler & Jimmy discuss the format of the upcoming PPA finals, including the draft system and the performance of top players in different pools. They analyze player pairings, strategies, and predictions for outcomes in both men’s and women’s categories. We again touch on the controversial topic of paddle testing. Let us know what...

Send us Fan Mail KOTC is back with another episode for our amazing fans... But with a New Look! Rest assured though, aside from a few editing adjustments, Tyler & Jimmy will still be brining you the best Pickleball content on the internet! On this episode T&J recap the PPA Hertz Gold Cup and chat about Tyler's bronze finish in Men's Doubles. They discuss all of the dramatic momen...

Send us Fan Mail One recap episode was not nearly enough for the amount of Pickleball that took place over the past two weeks, so Tyler & Jimmy are back with a second recap episode this week for the KOTC faithful! On this episode T&J give a full breakdown of everything that happened at the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships. They discuss everything from physical altercations betwee...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler & Jimmy are finally back after a small hiatus. Busy with both MLP Dallas and the USA Pickleball National Championships, the boys got more than their fill of Pickleball over the past couple of weeks.  T&J recap MLP Dallas and discuss the insanity that took place in the MLP paddle testing room. They chat about all of the drama that went down and give their thoughts on...

Send us Fan Mail Lea Jansen is making headlines once again with her comments regarding the serve. Tyler & Jimmy discuss the serve in depth and question whether the serve should be used as weapon or strictly to get the ball in play. They also chat about APP Houston, which took place over the weekend, and recap some drama that went down during women's singles. Happy Halloween! Let us know w...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler & Jimmy, two of the top pickleballers and podcast hosts in the world, are joined by the one and only Ben Johns.  The boys talk everything from illegal paddles to retirement. This is not an episode you will want to miss! ***We had some connectivity issues while recording this podcast, so we apologize for sometimes talking over Ben and for the annoying echos here and there...