King of the Court

Send us Fan Mail As the Pickleball world gears up for the biggest event of the year, Tyler & Jimmy take a moment to sit down and discuss the upcoming 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!  -------------------- Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown B...

Send us Fan Mail Takeya athlete AJ Koller virtually stops by the studio to chat with your favorite podcast hosts, Tyler & Jimmy!  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!  -------------------- Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/ Use Code "KOTC" fo...

Send us Fan Mail The paddle legality/testing controversy has returned! Overshadowed briefly by the whirlwind that was the Tour Wars, the Pickleball world has picked up right where it left off with illegal paddle accusations once again being thrown around. Tyler & Jimmy discuss the current state of paddle testing in both the MLP and PPA and touch on the advantages and disadvantages of playing w...

Send us Fan Mail The King of the Court Podcast is back with a breaking Tour Wars update. Yes, you read that correctly, ANOTHER Tour Wars update. Hopefully this will be the final update in this crazy saga, but if not, Tyler & Jimmy will be sure keep the KOTC faithful in the know! Catch up on all of the KOTC Tour Wars coverage below: Part 1: https://youtu.be/LGluyjZItzs?si=FADsmJhjL2luqtOz Part...

Send us Fan Mail What happens in Vegas definitely does not stay in Vegas when it comes to Pickleball. Tyler is back from a tough weekend at the PPA Championships in Las Vegas and sits down with Jimmy to recap the weekend KOTC style.  The boys discuss all of the events in depth and touch on some Jim Kloss drama that occurred over the weekend. Much the like color of his sweater, Jimmy was feeling es...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back with a second episode this week with special guest Tim Parks! Tim Parks is the owner of the SoCal Hard Eights and has been an instrumental figure in the growth and development of Major League Pickleball. He was one of key negotiators on the front lines of the PPA & MLP Merger and is also an avid participant of the sport.  Let us know what topics we should cov...

Send us Fan Mail With the first MLP event of Season 2 behind them, Tyler and Jimmy took a little time to unwind over the past week. Now the boys are refreshed and ready to talk all things Pickleball (and Taylor Swift?) on this week's episode of the King of the Court Podcast. T&J recap the drama filled APP Atlanta Metro Open that took place over the weekend and discuss their predictions fo...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off of the plane from Atlanta, Tyler sits down with Jimmy to discuss the first event of MLP Season 2. Recorded minutes after the conclusion of a thrilling finals match, the boys recap the entire event and touch on some great and not so great performances that they observed over the weekend.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following alo...

Send us Fan Mail With the "Tour Wars" drama in the rearview, Tyler & Jimmy are finally back to KOTC's regularly scheduled programming!  MLP returns this week in Atlanta, and T&J discuss the upcoming event in depth. They touch on some potential drama that could carry over from the "Tour Wars" and as usual, do some Q&A to conclude the episode! Let us know what to...

Send us Fan Mail KOTC podcast is back for a second time this week with an emergency episode for our loyal fans! Tyler has hidden all of the gum from Jimmy, so for those that were considering boycotting after our last episode, consider giving us another chance. MLP & PPA made a huge announcement this morning, potentially concluding the feud between the two tours for the foreseeable future. Tyle...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler is back from Cincinnati and has some extra baggage in tow for the loyal KOTC fans.  T&J discuss the Tyson incident in depth and provide a brief recap of the Cincinnati Open before closing the episode out with some Q&A! Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!  -------------------- Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use...

Send us Fan Mail The "Tour Wars" signing frenzy has significantly slowed down, but the Johnson clan finally making a decision has dealt another blow to the PPA. Tyler & Jimmy discuss the significance of the Johnson clan's decision and give multiple updates on the current landscape of the MLP v PPA feud.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for foll...

Send us Fan Mail The "Tour Wars" haven't slowed down since the emergency episode release last night and neither have Tyler and Jimmy. Many of the loyal KOTC listeners and new fans alike submitted questions throughout the last couple of days, and Tyler & Jimmy attempt to answer as many as possible! Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following a...

Send us Fan Mail If the sudden bombardment of "Signed" announcements from the PPA and MLP has you confused, this is the episode for you! Tyler and Jimmy give a full breakdown of the PPA and MLP feud that has reared its ugly head again and discuss their predictions for the situation moving forward. The "Tour Wars" as it has aptly been named, is quickly evolving. This is the firs...

Send us Fan Mail Brigham City, Utah might not be the most thrilling location on the PPA tour, but the annual Tournament of Champions brought plenty of excitement to town over the weekend.  While Tyler played, Jimmy stayed glued to the bleachers in an effort to make sure no moment went unnoticed. Armed with all that he took in over the weekend, Jimmy recaps some of the most noteworthy moments and T...

Send us Fan Mail The APP St. Louis Open apparently happened over the weekend. Tyler and Jimmy recap what they were able to catch of the event, but the bizarre streaming schedule made it difficult to catch any good matches.  The boys discuss the upcoming Tournament of Champions in their home state of Utah and talk about some not so subtle KOTC copycats that have been popping up. Let us know what to...

Send us Fan Mail The Slovak Gangster (aka Lucy Kovalova) joins the KOTC podcast and is not intimidated in the least by Jimmy or Tyler, despite the reputation of the pod.  The trio covers a variety of topics throughout the podcast including: Lucy’s Pickleball journey, growing up in Slovakia, and moving to Wichita. They discuss why Lucy chose to take a step back from MLP and chat about her relations...

Send us Fan Mail Another tournament in the books means another brand new KOTC episode, and it’s not one you want to miss. The PPA Takeya Showcase was an eventful tournament to say the least. From big upsets to big meltdowns, the Showcase provided some needed fuel for Tyler and Jimmy’s conversation this week. The boys recap all of the events that took place over the weekend and discuss some of the...

Send us Fan Mail With the Seattle Open in the books and the Takeya Showcase on the horizon, Tyler and Jimmy have plenty to recap and discuss on the second KOTC release this week.  The PPA Seattle Open brought plenty of drama and a few upsets. Tyler and Jimmy breakdown all of the events and discuss some standout performances. The boys give their thoughts on the the protests that took place over the...

Send us Fan Mail KOTC Podcast is back with another spicy guest. Self proclaimed "Big Poppa Jimmy" aka James Ignatowich, joins Tyler and Jimmy to chat Pickleball and a little about his life off the court. The boys talk James' upcoming partnerships and why he isn't the biggest fan of partner monogamy (in Pickleball that is). They discuss life before pro Pickleball and why James i...

Send us Fan Mail The KOTC boys are back from the Season 2 MLP Draft in NYC and have a lot to discuss. The season 2 draft was Jimmy's first time in the Big Apple and NYC did not disappoint. From pro player confrontations to cancellation attempts, Tyler and Jimmy had their hands full with their newly found podcast fame. In this episode the boys breakdown the Premier draft and evaluate each team...

Send us Fan Mail KOTC is excited to provide our loyal fans with another guest appearance from none other than Tyra Hurricane Black. Tyra is a Pickleball superstar in the making and has taken the Pro Pickleball world by storm in a very short amount of time.  Tyler and Jimmy talk with Tyra about her background, transitioning from Tennis to Pickleball and some of her favorite partners she has played...

Send us Fan Mail King of the Court Podcast is excited to bring you our first official guest appearance, with none other than discord addict Lea Jansen! Tyler, Jimmy and Lea touch on just about every hot topic in Pickleball in this episode including: MLP Season 2, Lea's beef with JillyB and Tyson, upcoming partnerships, illegal serves and a conspiracy theory that Lea has regarding PPA refs. Ji...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler and some random "nobody" are back again with another King of the Court Episode. Tyler and Jimmy begin the episode by recapping the APP Newport Beach Open and discuss some standout performances from some up and coming, and established players alike. They touch on the return of Parris to MLP and revisit the drama that prevented her from participating in MLP Season 1....

Send us Fan Mail After an eventful month of Pickleball, Tyler and Jimmy sit down to discuss the upcoming MLP draft and give an in-depth breakdown of the current pro landscape in the process. They discuss who is worthy of staying at the Premier level and who might be moving down to the Challenger level. Tyler, once again, reflects on the Pioneers loss to the Mad Drops in the Super Final. Would the...