PicklePod

Jim Kloss is known for hot takes in the world of pickleball. He provides his 25 predictions for 2025 and his analysis on the Johns Bros split. Later in the episode, Zane and Jim cast their votes for the Nike Dink Awards. Vote along with Zane and Jim at https://dinkawards.com/. All voters are automatically entered into a giveaway to win one of 10 Project 007 paddles from Selkirk along with a full p...

No one was hotter than hotter than Hunter Johnson at the end of the 2024 season. He won three PPA titles in the second half of the year including a win at the PPA Finals. Hear Hunter explained the mindset change that helped him reach the top and his take on the state of paddles and where he hopes to land as one of the few top players without a paddle sponsor. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically val...

If you ask Chat GPT who the number 1 player in India is, it will tell you the triple crown champion Armaan Bhatia. He is leading the pickleball revolution in India and will influence how the game develops as factions compete in the newest version of tour wars. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, highly pure Urolithin A supplement. Use code DINK at checkout for 10% off your order. https:/...

The podcast Gaunlet at the World Championships in Dallas gave us more guests than we could squeeze into one episode. Part two is out now and features: - Connor Pardoe sharing battle stories from inside of the Tour Wars - Grayson Godin and Hanna Blatt talk about breaking through in pro pickleball in 2024 and playing mixed doubles with a significant other - Travis Rettenmaier explaining his journey...

Michael Loyd took out some of the biggest names in the game on the World Championship stage. The 21-seed topped Ben Johns, JW Johnson, and Quang Duong in three consecutive days. Based on DUPR, he had a 1% chance to escape the round of 16. We talked about how he devised a winning strategy and how an attitude change has let him be himself on the court. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, h...

It was a reunion at the UPA World Championships. Zane and Thomas caught up with some of the biggest personalities in the game including ‘Coach to the Stars’ Matt Manasse, Kamryn Blackwood, Tyler Loong, Jimmy Miller, and Greg Dow. Together they cover how paddles are providing an unfair boost to some players, a review of the MLP season, and predict what the future of the game is going to look like....

Dave Fleming has been dubbed 'The Voice of Pickleball' and we put that name to the test by trying out some new catchphrases. We dissect new stats that reveal what you should be choosing at the coin toss and why getting out to an early lead is more important than ever. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, highly pure Urolithin A supplement. Use code DINK at checkout for 10% off your order....

Christian Alshon is the special guest on a new PicklePod. We dive into Alshon's Twitter battle with James Blake, Nick Kyrgios, and the rest of the tennis world. Alshon shares why tensions have been high between him and the Johns bros at recent PPA events. He also explains his plans for creating content while competing at the highest level. Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleba...

Donald Young made a historic run to the U.S. Open mixed doubles finals in his final pro tennis tournament ever. At the nation's biggest tennis event, the topic of conversation was pickleball. On this week's PicklePod, Young breaks down what that event meant to him, the lifestyle difference between tennis and pickleball, and the tips that have helped him compete at the highest level. Want to own a...

Kaitlyn Kerr shares her journey from pickleball superfan to MLP team owner. She helped assemble the Las Vegas Night Owls and is now focused on growing something that no one can take away from her. Kaitlyn weighs in on the gender disparity in the leadership of the sport and shares her plans to carve out a bigger spot for women in the game. Catch the premiere now! Find an event near you and register...

You know you've made it in pickleball when they change a rule because of you. Will Howells’ performance at MLP NYC was one of the reasons a new rule was in place days after the event. Learn how Will has adopted pickleball after a tennis career at Notre Dame, find out who is behind the Will Howells fan page on IG, and hear all about The 5s experience in the Big Apple. Find an event near you and reg...

World-renowned entrepreneur and online personality Gary Vee is the very special guest on PicklePod this week. He explains the unique aspect of pickleball that made it a no-brainer investment. Gary and New Jersey 5s GM Ryan Harwood disclose the ‘Big Bet’ draft strategy that won them Anna Leigh Waters. Gary shares his perspective on controlling the momentum in sports and how he plays the mental game...

If you're a true pickleball fan then you've seen a video from  @thatpickleballguy  He's been creating entertaining and instructional pickleball content and amassed one of the biggest followings in the game all while working on a pro pickleball career. We cover how analytics will change the way the game is played, what good vs bad pickleball coaching looks like, and a new offensive shot that you've...

Infamous pickleball influencer Matty Pickles joins the PicklePod this week. Matty had a front row seat at the Las Vegas Cup and compares his notes from the stands to what Zane experienced on court. We talk court conditions, serve rule controversies, play Guess My DUPR, and react to the Selkirk Letters. We play Guess My DUPR and react to the Selkirk Letters that have dominated the pickleball conver...

The ATP all-time ace leader and owner of ITF's fastest official serve, John Isner, is this week's special guest. John weighs on the evolution of the pickleball service rules and gives an inside look at how US tennis stars are approaching pickleball. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3VxEGoF Save $25 on Proton Paddles with code PRO-THEDINK exclusively at https://pickleballcentral...

Anna Bright is the special guest on an all-new episode of PicklePod. She shares a hot take on the ALW vs Agassi hypothetical match, weighs in on the bodybag hunting trend, and reveals her favorite pro player to watch. Plus we had you submit your game tape. Zane and Anna try to guess your DUPR and provide some heartfelt coaching in the process. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https://bit.ly/3...

Travis Rettenmaier shares his unfiltered takes on the leaked 'letter' from Collin Johns, why Riley Newman is struggling in 2024, and why line calls won't get better until a solution is put in place. Travis and Zane start the groundwork on organizing a series of exhibition Battle of the Sexes matches including Anna Leigh Waters vs tennis legend Andre Agassi. Win on any court with Olukai footwear ht...

Zane and Hayden Patriquin had the most talked-about moment from MLP Salt Lake City. It was the first Nasty Nelson in MLP history and prompted an outburst that earned Patriquin an Orange Card. Plus a Facebook Group out to combat pickleball noise is actively working to prevent courts from being built. Zane and Thomas cover the claims of mental disorders, PTSD, and the end of a marriage. Win on any c...

Is Zane the new GOAT of MLP? His New Jersey 5s team won the MLP Mid-season championship and are now favorites to win the season title in December. The guys weigh in on the controversial Challenger Level line call, the Johns Bros performance, and the paddle testing fiasco. Plus we play a new game, "Call someone who" and hear from some of our friends around the picklesphere. Win on any court with Ol...

You’re going to have a new favorite player after hearing from special guest Chris Haworth. Despite having wins over Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud he is humble and hungry in his pickleball journey. Haworth shares his road to becoming one of the best singles players in the game and what he is focusing on to become one of the best doubles players as well. Win on any court with Olukai footwear https...

What happens when a former Challenger Level MVP enters the league mid-season? Jill Braverman shares the scramble prior to last week's Wavier Period and more. ➡️ Details emerge on the JOOLA vs USA Pickleball lawsuit ➡️ Jill shares the reason she decided to rejoin MLP ➡️ Will equipment sales follow the same pattern as golf? We've teamed up with Olukai to present the Aloha Showdown at Austin Pickleba...

The pickleball world could look a lot different in 2025. Rumors have begun to swirl about the paddle certification process under UPA. A change here could result in consumers paying even more for paddles. Thomas and Zane debate who won last week’s MLP trade frenzy and share the details from a visit to Proton HQ. Catch the new episode here. We've teamed up with Olukai to present the Aloha Showdown a...

Lawsuits are popping up everywhere in the world of pickleball. We share the latest in a growing class action lawsuit. Ben Johns was caught on a hot mic at the PPA Sacramento Open, Zane shares his take. The guys take a look at the upcoming MLP Washington D.C. event and revisit the unlikely James Ignatowich sticker fault. We've teamed up with Olukai to present the Aloha Showdown at Austin Pickleball...

Kyle Selinko co-owner of Boxcar Productions and Close Call Relay joins the pod to solve pickleball's line call headache. Selinko explains the technology he's employed to automate line calls and remove subjectivity. Zane and Thomas catch up after Zane's honeymoon and cover the Andrei Daescu suspension, JOOLA Gen 3 paddles getting de-listed, and the haters who watch Pros vs 5.0s. We've teamed up wit...

Zane is still on his honeymoon so we've compiled some of the best moments so far this year. Catch some of our favorites here and go back and listen to your favorite personalities in the game. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 3:19 Collin Johns - Building Ben's backhand 12:22 Anna Leigh Waters - Insane fan stories 15:32 Riley Newman - The Pancake Grip 22:30 Riley Newman - DJ Selkirk’s song choice 25:36 Zane’s...