This Pickleball Life

This is the most loaded podcast we’ve done in a LONG time—we’ll give you all the juicy drama around the JOOLA Gen 3 paddles failing at Los Cab and what those paddles, and other power paddles, mean for our sport— and how we think that the UPA-the newly formed umbrella company for MLP and PPA—is actually for sale and we reveal who the prospective buyer could be—lastly, we have an update on quite a f...

MLP Draft Grades, APP Delray, Playing w/ the (second?) Best Player in the World and visiting the Julie Johnson Academy! Plus, how to REALLY make the most of your partner's 3rd Shot. If you want to support the pod, rate us on Apple and Spotify Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FeLj0DGLf9pavY0o9qi5r?si=hkYQ4sIgSRmbmxg-6Kl-fw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

Pod Notes and Discount Codes What do high school dating and pickleball have in common? The “Buyout” Scandal? Is it a scandal? Who is the new king of pickleball? Or is he a giant? What is the number 1 determinant for longevity…in life and in pickleball. DRAFT UPDATE…dynamic bidding explained and how will contract variance affect the draft? What is the best thing to happen to the color purple since...

In the episode: MLP MERGER, aka the "Red Wedding" and upcoming MLP Draft, APP Sac Town and Jill's Gold and Bronze performance. Also, what does CARD COUNTING have in common with Pickleball? How to become a right side queen and also how to hit perfect Speed ups. Don't miss this one, you'll be a 5.0 by the end! ------------------------------- If you want to support the pod, rate...

Ruk Contest: https://www.instagram.com/p/C32rUKKC_V7/ Ruk Bundle (use code JILLYB15): https://rukpack.com/collections/bundle-save/products/ruk-pickleball-bundle Get behind the scenes of the singles day that almost didn't happen last week at PPA Mesa. Find out what it was like to return Anna Leigh’s new “side spin volleyball” serve. We reveal the ultimate secret to "winning partnerships&qu...

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Guess the date the PPA/MLP merger will close and win a PB Gods hat! Vote for Jill and TPL! And tell us in the comments what charity we should donate to, if we win. https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/dink-awards-2023/ Submit your video for Jilly B's YUS Pickleball - Why You Suck jillybpickleball.com/YUS Sign the petition to save the Presidio Wall Courts https://www.change.org/p/save-6-pickleball...

The Billionaire’s battle for pro pickleball continues, this time with a “new” name throwing a grenade on the MLP/PPA  merger. We deep dive on the PPA Masters—which MAJOR paddle company is having huge quality control issues and seeing their paddles failing at even LOWEST deflection standards? And which pro players are actually benefitting from these “progressive” progression draws? Plus, find out w...

It’s the first pod of the New Year and we have some hot predictions and takes - like which pickleball leadership is about to get the boot? And did this baseball company just become a $10MM sponsor of one of the tours? And will MLP and PPA finally merge as it’s set to do on January 9, and what will happen to the APP? So stick around, the oracles are lighting up - because it’s pod 31 … predictions h...

Y’all it has been QUITE a week in pickleball, from pay cuts, to getting blocked by the PPA on social media, to pickleball at SpaceX — nothing is off limits, including exposing who’s been called the "Harvey Weinstein" of pickleball — sit tight, grab the popcorn, it’s POD 29: It’s justice time.  More info at jillianbraverman.com - subscribe to the blog for insider tips and opinions. SEGMEN...

Jilly B and K-Dubs are coming at you from Margaritaville Riviera Maya (Cancun, Mexico) to bring you the wild news from the past two weeks in the pickleball industry. What happens when 100 players work together for the first time for mutual aid and protection? Meet the Player Collective. And what do Zillow searches mean for the future of pickleball? Check out Mike Nealy’s response to the sexual har...

We will not be silenced. PPA changes deflection testing standards MID-EVENT—you honestly can’t make this stuff up. Learn why Nationals moved to Dallas in the first place, and…where is it going next year? And who is to blame at USAP for the debacle otherwise known as Nationals?? Learn about how the PPA continuously outmaneuvers everyone around them, including USAP. Can we, the pro players, finally...

Jill and Kristin take a deep dive into the biggest winners and losers of USAP Nationals in Dallas. Hint: it's not who you expected. Also, the aftermath of last week's bombshell paddlegate episode. Will there be a backlash? Find out this and more in episode 27, bath in the desert pickleball heaven.  SEGMENTS 0:00 Teaser Intro 1:20 Back in Desert Heaven 2:30 Special Thanks 4:18 If it weren’t...

Find out exactly what (didn't) happen with Irina Tereschenko's paddle challenge from the PPA Las Vegas. Jill and Lea grill Conner Ogden (PPA) and Don Stanley (head ref) on what happened in Las Vegas and why did the PPA Tour cover up the truth about the lab deflection testing? Also, MLP Dallas recap and how to tell your grandma (or a potential sponsor) about the difference between the PPA,...

TPL hits the road filming from Mexico! Special Guest, Sally Meecham of Tres Palapas Baja Pickleball Resort in Mexico joins Jilly B and K-Dubs to discuss the future opportunities for pickleball business in Mexico. Steve Kuhn exits MLP. Plus, Dear Jilly B tips on how to increase your kitchen arrival success rate.  SEGMENTS 3.05 Israel 9.24 Steve Kuhn Resigns 12.15 Is Mexico Pickleball’s next gold ru...

This ongoing issue in pickleball MUST be fixed: paddle testing. Listen to Jill's advice on how we could solve the inconsistencies between PPA and MLP testing to maintain the safety and fairness for all...especially in a world with gambling. PPL MLP ORIGINAL TESTING: https://www.majorleaguepickleball.net/news/pickle-pro-labs-mlp-daytona-paddle-testing-findings/ PPA TESTING GUIDELINES (only ment...

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FeLj0DGLf9pavY0o9qi5r?si=hkYQ4sIgSRmbmxg-6Kl-fw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-pickleball-life/id1678021752 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jillybpickleball https://tinyurl.com/thispblife -------------------------------- Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, advice, and humor. E...

A jam-packed episode after the "Chaos" has ended PLUS: MLP Atlanta! This week on the pod, we (Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla ) dive deep into the real winners and losers of the MLP/PPA merger. MLP Atlanta: a disappointment for the Hustlers, but a big win for the fans. Find out what happened, what worked well, who underestimated the competition, who was heckling Riley Newman in the fina...

Gruvn.co JILLYB for 10% off  GRUVN Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1M2XzJGh5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FeLj0DGLf9pavY0o9qi5r?si=hkYQ4sIgSRmbmxg-6Kl-fw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-pickleball-life/id1678021752 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jillybpickleball _______________...

Forgive us for the camera angle on K Dubs. What can we say? It was an emergency pod! UPDATE: Lindsay Newman and CJ Clinger were signed by MLP at the time of this publication. Tuesday, August 29, 7am. Live Updated Player Signing Arms Race Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ubqaf8tSwNcypeIm2KAgiaVpeuuM2Z7NZraWk7mybNc/edit?usp=sharing Welcome to This Pickleball Life, episode 20, the...

Gambling is entering the sport, but what does that mean and how can we avoid the corruption issues of tennis, table tennis, and soccer? What is a "major" in pickleball and how do we bring significance to marquee events? It was more than a whirlwind week with a Hurricane hitting the desert (??) and Jill came back from Utah with a cold. Nothing can stop the pod though, and this week it is...

Join us in exploring the debate about real athleticism and the game of pickleball. We're preaching to the choir, but still...worth sharing some ammo for your next debate. We also cover the ever-changing PPA rules and paddle testing procedures following the Pro XR update. Are pro athletes entertainers? Why do some pros seem to have no fun on the court? What do we think about Anna Leigh Waters&#...

Doing "drugs" and spreading love, chasing down thieves and who can beat Anna Leigh? Find out how the formula used by DJ Young and Pat Smith beat the Johns Brothers. And guess who Jill will be playing with in 2029?? Welcome to your favorite comedy podcast, disguised as a pickleball podcast where we discuss anything and everything…including pickleball. Join Kristin Walla, aka. K-Dubs (  @W...

Join Jill and Kristin as they break down the drama of last week's MLP Draft (teams to watch out for), becoming a NY Hustler, and the PPA Denver, "Oh Snap! My Hamstring". Filmed from beautiful Aspen, CO, Kristin's hometown. Bear with us on the audio issues. We were using our "road equipment". Segments: 0.00 Intro/Themesong 2:00 MLP Draft Aftermath/NY Hustlers 9:45 Goin’...

Part two of two, Performance Optimization Hacks #5-#10. Fire and Ice! Don't miss the magic muscle cramp cure and Jill's Secret Hydration Cocktail?? Gross or delicious, let us know. thispblife@gmail.com Affiliate Codes (help support the Channel) 💰 PB GODS: pbgods.com Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off 💰 Proband ⁠⁠proband.com⁠⁠   JILLYB (10% off) 💰 Bemer  ⁠⁠https://www.impactyourwellbeing.com/...