PicklePod

Description: Casey Patterson is back as guest host and is joined by special guest Kyle Yates. Kyle has been at the top of the game for nearly a decade. He drops eight years worth of pickleball knowledge on the guys and shows some love for the legends of the sport. Has the strategy of the game changed? No, but the execution is better than ever…can you keep up? Show Notes 0:54 “OG” Kyle Yates from t...

Description: US Olympian and AVP stud Casey Patterson is here to guest host. Everything happening in professional pickleball is giving Casey deja vu. From big sponsors buying in to crossover athletes taking over the game. Listen to see where he thinks the game is headed and how we’re going to get there.   Show Notes ​​2:25 Casey’s big chance 7:10 how to improve pickleball viewership? Let’s get row...

Description: Anna Bright called her shot last weekend so we had to get her on the show. Coming off a historic pro pickleball debut, Bright tells us what it's like to become instantly famous in the pickleball world. The 2022 dance card is filling up fast for the former Cal tennis player, so shoot your shot while you have your chance. Tyson and Thomas wrap things up with some world class philosophy...

Description: The boys are back…flying solo, together, with no guest this week. Tyson has another idea to take over the pickleball world and this one comes in pill form. Thomas finally got his stuff back but is still feeling the pain from the audience. The PPA and APP Tours are both in action this week, but who has the better lineup? Show Notes 00:21 New name for the pod 6:58 APP Punta Gorda tourne...

Description: A Dekel Bar highlight is always worth a replay, so we brought him back for round 2. There have been a ton of changes on the pickleball landscape since we last talked and we find out where Dekel stands. Tyson is a non-stop ideas machine and rolls out a foolproof strategy for pickleball dominance. The battle for Thomas’ belongings continues and we speculate on a 1000 player round-robin...

Description: We’ve all had that feeling after winning a game, that I can beat anyone in pickleball feeling. Will Lowery from NBC and The Golf Channel is currently living in that feeling. He is hooked on pickleball and wants to make a run at the world’s top 10. Thomas and Tyson catch up on the APP New York City Open news and find out Thomas made DUPR’s 50 Top player list for the Great Lakes region....

Description: PicklePod gets a visit from Major League Pickleball MVP, @ladyofgibraltor, Lee Whitwell. Tyson vents about pickleball ratings and Lee shows us how to find a fair game and expose sandbaggers with the DUPR rating system. Thomas has been busy cracking the NML code and we’ve got to talk about Michael Phelps vs Larry Fitzgerald.  04:25 A geography lesson from Lady of Gibraltar 10:52 A case...

Description: PicklePod says aloha to one one the top pros in the game, Rob Nunnery. He tells Tyson and Thomas about his new pickleball director role. We get an insider look at what life is like in the professional game and how things have changed in the last two months. Rob shares his life before pickleball and Thomas has an offer for NML.  0:10 We were stood up. 5:10 Who the hell is NML? 17:15 Ro...

Description: US Olympic volleyball player Casey Patterson weighs in on the recent developments in pickleball. He tells the story of his experience with similar situations in early pro volleyball and offers advice on how pro pickleball players can leverage the changing landscape. The guys come up with a pitch for the bad boy of pickleball and recap last week’s episode.  00:10 Updates and recapping...

Description: 0:10 Day trading and crypto with Tyson 3:10 Thomas might have been robbed 6:55 The latest in the MLP/PPA/APP drama 10:10 The competing tours and business speculation 19:40 Predictions 27:30 APP Mesa Open picks 46:55 Tyson McGuffin’s take on all the news 50:00 Tyson’s million dollar check and brain teasers 54:00 Thomas complains more Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook...

Description: First recurring guest Zane Navratil joins the PicklePod to break down all the chaos that’s happened since last episode. We discuss the massive investment in the PPA, the new contracts and how the players are reacting. Zane talks about where he stands and how the APP, USA Pickleball and MLP are impacted by the recent developments. It’s a crazy time to be in pickleball, and Zane is righ...

Description: Mother-daughter duo and 2021 National Champions Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters explain why they passed on a Dink sponsorship. Yes, Anna Leigh is tired of the age thing. We learn about the early days of their careers and find out some new details around Anna Leigh’s 2022 partnership with Ben Johns. Drill to play ratios are discussed before the guys drop some breaking news about Simone Jar...

Description: Content creator, pickleball YouTuber and former Georgia Tech punter, Shea Underwood joins the dudes to nerd out. Shea discusses his journey to pro pickleball (he’s not quite there yet) and his unique perspective on the importance of serving. The guys close out the episode discussing Thomas’ Artificial Intelligence Twitter strategy and cover the latest in pickleball, including the lack...

Description: Matt Manasse, or Pickleball McNasty, is a Wilson pro most known for his reputation as the celebrity whisperer of pickleball. He gives the dudes the scoop on some of the most notable names he’s played with like George W Bush, Larry David and an unnamed cast member of Friends, who apparently has some game. Thomas and Tyson go over recent news, which paddles have the most spin and why Th...

Description: Newcomer Thomas Wilson, fresh off his wins over Jay Devilliers and Frank Anthony Davis, joins T&T to talk about his recent streak. Wilson gives us the low down on his transition into pickleball, his days spent slinging software and what his plans are for the future. The Guys go over recent results and give an update on what’s happening in the world of pickleball.  00:10 The guys intro...

Dekel Bar graces PicklePod with his presence and provides his backstory and introduction to pickleball. We breakdown his experience at Major League Pickleball and how he feels about Lee Whitwell taking 4 straight points from him. Will he sign with the PPA or APP, and who will he play with in 2022? The pickleball coach gives us some strategy and tips before signing off. 0:00 Dekel tells us about hi...

Thomas and Tyson go at it alone in episode 9 of PicklePod on the eve of Major League Pickleball. We clear up how the event will work and analyze some of the teams and strategies that will be needed to win. Tyson shares his story of playing Irina Tereschenko 1 on 1 and Thomas recalls a time he watched Ben Johns play a pro match with his off-hand. We reveal the most interesting pro partnerships for...

The Flying Frenchman, or Carnivorous Croissant if you prefer, joins the PicklePod to chat about his recent results, future partnerships and more. Jay addresses his beef with fellow Pro Zane Navratil and breaks down his experience playing with Jessie Irvine. Thomas and Tyson pitch Jay new nicknames and the three agree on a Mario Cart competition for 2022.  1:38 The Dink and Jay Devilliers have some...

Thomas and Tyson talk about everything from the secret celebrity pickleball craze to the explosion of college pickleball. They recap the PPA Hilton Head Open, talk about the upcoming tournaments and some of the surprise partnerships and results lately. Thomas slept in a Denny’s parking lot and side jobs are a thing in pickleball - will they always be?  9:04 The guys talk shop, past and future gues...

National TV, The Bush Family and Joe Rogan are talkin’ pickle, no naturally, the guys break it all down. Tyson and Thomas talk about the impact of the recent USAP rules committee votes, deliver multiple pieces of breaking news, and explain what Michael Phelps and Simone Biles have in common with two of the top pickleballers in the world.  5:39 Thomas delivers some breaking news about MLP and the P...

In the first episode without a guest, Tyson and Thomas give a rundown on all the latest from around the world of pickleball. From recapping the PPA Texas Open to talking about Joe Rogan’s comments on the sport, the dudes cover it all. Did you know there’s a pickleball rapper? Are you aware that Ben and Collin Johns were playing pickleball on a random street in the middle of Manhattan? Tune in for...

Tyson and Thomas welcome the man of the hour, AJ Koller. AJ addresses a number of rumors including the true identity of Chet Subaru and why Pat Smith is suing him for trademark infringement. AJ recaps his two gold medals in Vegas and how a week before the tournament, he didn’t have any partners at all. The crew ends the episode by walking through the 2022 proposed rule changes.  4:00 AJ answers ha...

The dudes welcome the Creator of HBO’s hit show Entourage, Doug Ellin. Doug recalls the celebs and pro athletes he’s played pickleball with and why one in particular, former US #1 tennis pro Mardy Fish, blocked him on Instagram. Trash talk is encouraged in this episode as the guys take shots at some of their mutual pro pickleball friends and chat about what it will take to make pickleball mainstre...

Thomas and Tyson welcome "currently" 5x Pickleball majors champion Irina Tereschenko. Irina talks about her pickleball origins which began in Moscow, Russia. The crew discuss Russian Mini-Tennis aka "Butts Up" , Potential implications of gambling on pickleball, and Irina's experience in creating Sick Trix. A-list name drops throughout the episode, we're talking Gary Vee, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson,...

Top ranked Pro Pickleball player, Zane Navratil, joins Thomas and Tyson on the inaugural episode of the PicklePod to give an overview of the expanding Pickleball landscape from the eyes of a pro. Zane addresses how major rule changes in the sport may impact his Chainsaw serve and overall gameplay. New sponsors entering the sport, gambling, and more are making an impact on growth and players' finan...