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You Are Your Longest Relationship: Artist DaQuane Cherry on Psoriasis, Art, and Self-Care 32:12

منذ 18 يومًا32:12

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DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small joys, and why loving yourself first isn’t a cliché—it’s essential. Plus, a deep dive into the history of La Roche-Posay’s legendary spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY

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Training a New Breed of Pickleball Players w/ Connor Garnett 1:35:52

منذ 4 أيام1:35:52

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The MLP Mid-Season Championship was not short on storylines. The Dallas Flash exerted their dominance on the league, we got another middle finger sighting on a pickleball court, and of course, player absences led to the first UPA contract termination.Connor Garnett joins the pod to share how he is teaching the world to twoey and Brian Levine weighs in on the DUPR algorithm update. If you’ve been on your feet a lot lately, especially at tournaments, do yourself a favor and check out these shoes from G-DEFY: https://www.gravitydefyer.com/discount/dink?redirect=/pages/pickleball-summer-25-gdefy-shoes-engineered-for-comfort?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=dink Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------Erik Tice0:00 The Flash can’t be stopped7:30 Should matches be played to a decision10:50 College vs the pros14:05 Challenger level finals go to a Dreambreaker18ish Big names missing from Grand Rapids24:47 Why was he not with his team?26:05 Rafa and Collin played for 2 teams this weekend26:56 UPA nuked the QD contract33:58 There are only 2 possible explanations38:00 Big weekend for Fu/Blaine42:00 Who is on the move this week?46:30 St. Louis promises the best pickleball event everConnor Garnett45:20 Can’t escape the pickleball grind48:00 Locked in on Twoey School1:03:27 Planning the collabBrian Levine1:07:55 Changing the DUPR algorithm 1:18:05 Are there consequences for not curb-stomping an opponent1:25:49 Point value added stats in the future1:27:47 An age bubble still exists for seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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What Pickleball is MISSING w/ Sir Nick Faldo 1:23:33

منذ 5 أيام1:23:33

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This week we're joined by a legend from the world of golf, Sir Nick Faldo. Faldo is a recent pickleball convert and is building a court at his Montana home. Faldo made news last year for using pickleball to roast LIV Golf's viewership numbers. We draw comparisons between golf and pickleball's different iterations of Tour Wars. Plus Erik Forsythe was the biggest story coming out of MLP New York. We hear about his experience stepping out of the crowd and onto the big stage. Finally, Zane recaps everything that happened in pickleball last week, including APP Newport Beach, PPA Malaysia, and roster moves around the league. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink See what your feet have been missing with pickleball shoes from Sqairz: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101298884-15493245?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsqairz.com%2Fproducts%2Fxrz-mens&ref=thedinkpickleball.com Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Intro 3:00 APP upsets in Newport Beach 7:46 PPA’s debut event in Malaysia 9:18 Collin Johns added by the Breakers 11:40 Quang Duong absent from Beer City 13:23 MLP NYC results - Yuta steps up 18:40 Challenger level results Erik Forsythe 37:21 Erik Forsythe joins the pod 42:27 Who better to rep NY? Sir Nick Faldo 47:14 Introducing Sir Nick Faldo 48:54 Nick Faldo + pickleball quote 54:54 Player contracts inflated 1:01:06 Building epic tournaments 1:04:20 Creating for the viewers 1:07:40 Golf/pickleball in small spaces 1:11:56 Landmark courses add to the game’s value 1:16:11 Sir Nick’s new shoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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AUTOMATED LINE CALLS Are Coming to Pro Pickleball 1:43:38

منذ 9 أيام1:43:38

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This week on PicklePod, we break the news that fully automated line calling is coming to pro pickleball. No more arguments, no more missed calls — just cold, hard tech making the decisions. Finally! Andrea Koop joins the pod to talk about ESPN bringing SportsCenter to the Beer City Open. How did Grand Rapids land the spotlight, and what does this mean for pickleball’s mainstream future? We also dig into the biggest on-court drama of the weekend: Jessie Irvin vs. Genie Bouchard. Tension during warmups led to a full-blown walk-off and some major lineup chaos. We have the inside details. Connor Pardoe stops by to explain the new UPA contract extensions, prize money structures, and what the future holds for signed and unsigned pros. Some are calling it smart business. Others aren’t so sure. Plus, we get into trade rumors, breakout performances, and which teams are quietly becoming title threats heading into the back half of the MLP season. If you’ve been on your feet a lot lately, especially at tournaments, do yourself a favor and check out these shoes from G-DEFY: https://www.gravitydefyer.com/discount/dink?redirect=/pages/pickleball-summer-25-gdefy-shoes-engineered-for-comfort?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=dink Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Andrea Koop 0:00 Sportscenter is coming to Beer City 5:35 Belknap Park is growing with the game 9:05 Tournament ownership provides a different feel Erik Tice 11:02 T-Dog was on the mic again in San Clemente 12:24 Ranchers on the hot seat for Etta trade 18:34 The Mad Drops missed their chance 21:20 Brooklyn subs came up huge 27:41 The Hard 8’s are fun to watch 30:54 No longer the vibes team of MLP 43:50 Loong battles through the dirt bike injury 45:22 Listener questions Connor Pardoe 53:52 Zane agrees with 90% of the contract restructuring 57:50 How do we work towards what’s best for fans/players 1:03:32 More difficult for players to break in 1:07:37 Moving from guaranteed to incentive-based 1:13:22 The three forms of cheating 1:15:05 Automated line calls Javier Regalado 1:23:45 GPF President joins the pod 1:31:05 What qualifies a group to represent the country? 1:34:40 The three way conversation between IFP/WPF/GPF 1:37:55 What actually happened in Switzerland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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It Will Always be an EYE FOR AN EYE in Pickleball 1:47:00

منذ 25 يومًا1:47:00

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It's a full house on this week's PicklePod. We're joined by the breakout stars from the Orange County Cup, Rafa Lenhard, Yufei Long, and Jamie Wei. We cover their journey to the pro ranks and the controversial call that is testing Lenhard's resolve. Plus, there is big news in international pickleball as World Pickleball Federation Founder, Seymour Rifkind, breaks down a recent merger between the WPF and IFP to help move pickleball one step closer to the Olympics. Next up, Superpower Co-Founder Max Marchione explains a new approach to personalized medicine that is helping Zane and Thomas hone in on peak performance. Find out how it works and how you can take control of your health with Superpower. Finally, Erik Tice dives deep on all the headlines from the weekend, including Federico Staksrud's departure from adidas, TMZ covering the other Zane's paddle smash, and the eye for an eye nature of pro pickleball. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Try the ball that everyone has been talking about and save 15% with code THE DINK 👉 https://komodopickleball.com/?sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y&sca_source=picklepod-june-2025-ad-read Follow this week's guests here: Rafa Lenhard: https://www.instagram.com/rafalenhard/ Yufei Long: https://www.instagram.com/yufei_long/ Jamie Wei: https://www.instagram.com/jamieweiiii_pb/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Rafael Lenhard 0:00 Introducing Rafa Lenhard 4:05 No. 62 seed upsets Ben Johns 7:10 The controversial match winner Seymour Rifkind 15:50 Seymour Rifkind talks Olympics aspirations 19:55 Divided governance for the international game 27:23 The timeline for Olympic pickleball 30:11 Sorting out, drug testing, paddle testing, and line calling Max Marchione 35:35 Superpower CEO Max Marchioness joins the pod 37:50 How does Superpower work with wearable health devices 43:30 What the process looks like 47:30 Applications for the everyday player Yufei Long and Jamie Wei 57:02 Yufei and Jamie are all-in on pickleball 1:05:13 Trailblazers show out in San Clemente 1:08:50 International opponents and play style Erik Tice 1:11:58 Judit Castillo bronze in return 1:15:30 Rafa Lenhard upsets Ben Johns 01:20:40 Paddle Smash: A Viral Moment in Pickleball 01:22:01 The Eye for an Eye: Cheating in Pro Pickleball 01:29:06 Dominance in Doubles: The Unbeatable Pairings 01:34:25 The Race for Number One: Hunter vs. Federico 01:38:10 Adidas and Federico: A Professional Split 01:41:50 The Big Four: Dominance in Men's Doubles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game 1:16:22

منذ 5 weeks1:16:22

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MLP Dayonta is being called the Event of the Year, at least according to Zane. We saw the first upset of a top-eight team and Ben Johns might be ready for the MLP stage. Erik Tice lays out his playoff predictions and indicates how MLP teams are skirting the rules to acquire new players. Plus, Nico the Lefty has made the leap from X all the way to the PicklePod. He debates Zane on dominance in sports and provides his winners and losers from Daytona. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Try the ball that everyone has been talking about and save 15% with code THE DINK 👉 https://komodopickleball.com/?sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y&sca_source=picklepod-june-2025-ad-read Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 MLP Daytona steals the show 7:54 The 5s vs Utah 9:52 Upset insights 15:41 Ben and Collin return to MLP 22:34 Erik’s Playoff Outlook Charted 27:54 Michael Loyd traded for Rafa Hewett 34:29 Update on stolen test equipment Nico the Lefty 33:08 Nico maybe a secret 5s fan 39:12 Nico's daily reminder about Jack Sock 44:24 ALW vs Serena Williams 51:22 The maturity of the pickleball vs tennis 57:01 The most athletic players in pickle 59:51 Winners and losers of MLP Daytona 1:05:50 Alshon’s effort is unmatched 1:09:18 Amish pickleball and listener questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pickleball Heist Leaves Police Searching for $60,000 Machine 1:28:28

منذ 6 weeks1:28:28

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Zane sits down with one of the most innovative founders in the sport of pickleball, The Picklr CEO Jorge Barragan. They cover The Picklr's expansion to Japan and why Picklr members 6X the national average of 5.0+ players. Jorge expands on the acquisition of legacy brand Vulcan and divulges why the Vulcan ball made the deal a perfect fit. Also, Erik Tice and Zane weigh in on the Quang Duong suspension, call for a bounty on pickleball's newest crime spree, and try to start a spending war between billionaires. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 T-Dog hits Championship Court in Phoenix 5:48 Quang Duong suspension and fine 16:29 QD is also entering the ball game 17:32 Spencer Smith fills in for the Mad Drops 21:22 Jalina Ingram’s impressive MLP debut 23:35 Premature celebration or hindrance 27:40 Weird challenge results 31:22 Mad Drops with a full roster - Flames flame out 36:02 Has MLP lost its luster? 40:38 Viv for Viv trade between Chicago and Atlanta 42:03 Chaifetz press conference promises best pickleball event ever 44:59 Stack acquires Vulcan Pickleball 45:52 $60,000 machine missing Jorge Barragan 53:17 Jorge Barragan makes PicklePod debut 56:11 Kenton is a mix of Pardoe and Barragan 58:49 Stack + The Picklr acquire Vulcan 1:04:20 Zane’s 5.0+ “training session” at The Pickle 1:22:22 Anna Leigh Waters hits Times Square and Zane adds Gen Z followers 1:14:43 Listener questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sideline Chirps, Ball Conspiracies, and a 27-25 Gold Medal Win w/ Armaan Bhatia 1:16:01

منذ 7 weeks1:16:01

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Matty Pickles was completely in his element hosting Major League Pickleball's Austin event. From data visualizations all the way to the broadcast booth, Matty had the event on lock. We get the inside scoop on how the Texas Ranchers transformed the Pickle Ranch into a pickleball paradise. Armaan Bhatia picked up his first APP gold on the grand stage of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. He joins the pod to recap an epic singles final against Alex Crum. Our guy, Erik Tice gives his major takeaways from the weekend and breaks down how strength of schedule is influencing the standings. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Matty Pickles 0:00 Matty Pickles first MLP event 4:55 Tell us about the charts 8:42 Weighted season schedules 10:08 A good weekend for the haters 13:27 Zane’s undefeated weekend 15:38 Blind rankings Erik Tice 19:21 Tice was a surprise guest in Austin 21:52 Takeaways from the weekend 24:28 The Oncins X factor 26:50 Yes, Chef Chant 28:25 Strength of schedule advantage 33:00 What are we doing at the Challenger Level? 37:30 APP NYC recap 41:28 Breaking News - Grayson Goldin on PPA 47:02 Life Time ball not USAP approved 49:30 Sponsorship offers and engagement 51:09 OnlyFans pickleball show 53:03 Changing the MLP Rulebook Armaan Bhatia 57:11 Live from Mumbai - Armaan Bhatia 1:00:15 Unreal 27-25 game score to win gold 1:03:07 Is a contract on the way? 1:04:38 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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'No Name' Upsets the #1 Player on Both Pro Tours w/ Alex Crum 1:14:06

منذ 8 weeks1:14:06

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Alex Crum is having the type of week most pickleballers can only dream of. He just upset the #1 player on both pro tours. We caught up with him on-site at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center just before the APP NYC Open. Our guy Erik Tice stops by to recap the heated matches from the Atlanta Slam and discuss the dominance of ALW and AB vs the unparalleled parity at the top of the men's doubles game. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Alex Crum 0:00 F*ck you Alex Crum 4:30 Upsetting world #1 Federico Staksrud 8:30 The singles pickleball meta has changed 14:20 What’s next for Alex Crum? 17:54 Turning into a media star Erik Tice 23:55 Upset alerts in Atlanta 28:15 Did any matches cross the line? 36:34 Pablo Tellez called for two technicals 39:12 Quang Duong using blackout paddle 43:01 Shadows plague championship court 50:45 The reign of ALW and AB started in ATL 56:44 Unparalleled parity in men’s doubles 1:01:10 The impact of the Lifetime ball 1:03:08 Will Ben ever pair with CJ Klinger? 1:04:50 MLP Austin up next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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USA Pickleball Strikes Back Against JOOLA Lawsuit 1:16:58

منذ 9 weeks1:16:58

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Despite ranking in the top 25 in men's singles, Grayson Goldin finds himself without a paddle contract and no guaranteed salary. For him, it's all about the results. After throwing down the gauntlet, Goldin won his second APP title and is on a mission to reach No.1. Follow Grayson's journey here: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@GraysonGoldin⁩ Pickleball veteran Anderson Scarpa is fresh off a triple crown victory at the PPA Challenger level. The win racked up some valuable PPA points, but Zane wants to know how the competition compares across tours. Jim Kloss educates us on the ins and outs of a new kind law, pickleball law. We tackle the Proton 'bankruptcy' case and see how USA Pickleball is fighting back against a lawsuit. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Grayson Goldin 0:00 Grayson Goldin returns to the pod 3:51 No Contract, No Guarantees 7:33 Living the ‘eat what you kill’ life 9:55 How do you compare PPA to APP? 13:50 Playing as the favorite against Armaan Bhatia Anderson Scarpa 18:48 Anderson Scarpa triple crowns PPA Challenger 23:15 Where should a new player get started? Zane's Atlanta Preview 26:43 ATL Slam preview 30:01 Response to Ben/Collin fine 34:16 Listener Questions Jim Kloss 42:56 Jim Kloss rejoins the pod 45:15 Proton ‘bankruptcy’ claims 49:25 Are there penalties for involuntary bankruptcy claims? 53:31 USAP’s counterclaim against JOOLA 1:03:10 5 key points at the heart of the issue 1:09:35 What do the guts of the internal documents say? 1:10:58 Who does this hurt more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Quang Duong Lands Massive Paddle Contract 1:56:59

منذ 10 weeks1:56:59

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Quang Duong is helping to accelerate pickleball’s international growth. With guidance from his Dad/Coach, Duong is embracing his Vietnamese roots to launch a new signature paddle and apparel line. Fresh off a double gold victory at the US Open, Jack Munro stops by to show Zane his new hardware. One of those medals came in mixed doubles, where Zane's prediction for Andre Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters severely missed the mark. Phoenix Flames GM Brant Weiss shares how he has stepped into his new role as coach/meme lord/cheerleader. He explains how the AZ Drive became the Flames and what they have planned for MLP Phoenix. Our Guy Erik Tice helps recap all things MLP Columbus, including the Johns Bros withdraw that had the picklesphere buzzing. Find out how Zane thinks the situation could have been remedied on-site. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Quang Duong signs with Sypik 6:04 Half a million is too small for us 7:00 The Avatar Ball Bender paddle 10:04 Legendary Duong family practices 14:55 How do you recover after long training sessions? 17:00 Everybody loves Bao 18:29 Quang lands Wika as shoe and apparel sponsor 23:20 Looking to Duc between points 26:22 Asian players still chasing US players … for now Brant Weiss 33:47 Coach Weiss promoted to meme lord 35:40 AZ Drive become the Phoenix Flames 37:37 Interesting trades in the offseason 39:45 Leaning into personality and vibes 41:59 What are the plans for MLP Phoenix? Erik Tice 43:49 Tice’s MLP recap 48:12 The Squeeze surprising the field 50:53 Strength of schedule advantages 52:49 Miami hit big in the draft 56:52 50/50 rally vs traditional scoring 59:22 Counting days since last cursing incident 1:02:19 Shock trolling with ‘Security’ guard shirt 1:04:02 Team Emmrich stepped up for the Hogs Jack Munro 1:08:09 Zane’s son Jack Munro joins the pod 1:13:18 Is the US Open still a ‘major’ 1:17:00 Why did ALW get the exception? 1:18:45 Zane with an all-time miss on the Agassi prediction 1:25:14 Life on the line - who do you partner with? 1:26:40 Will Howells riles up PPA crowd 1:33:00 Go follow Jack on YouTube Erik Tice 1:36:23 Addressing the Johns Bros Columbus withdraw 1:44:45 Where’s the team support? 1:49:50 Fines and suspension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The heated exchange between Anna Leigh Waters & Hayden Patriquin 1:34:37

منذ 11 weeks1:34:37

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The MLP season is officially underway and we've got a lot to cover after an exciting opening weekend. Orlando Squeeze owner Ryan DeVos provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new standard for MLP events. Christian Alshon was the center of attention again as new serve rules were challenged throughout the weekend. Alshon weighs in on the switch from rally to traditional scoring and hopes that we don't see any more orange courts in the near future. Will Howells was on court with Anna Leigh Waters and Hayden Patriquin when chaos erupted. He provides his firsthand account of the events and shares why the unique coed format of MLP creates a dynamic not typically seen in sports. Finally, Ben Padula from Real Clear Stats breaks down the data and has a recommendation that might just appease MLP players and spectators. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Ryan DeVos 1:49 Orange courts set the tone 6:10 Behind the scenes in hosting an MLP event 10:36 Can MLP thrive with less involved owners 12:06 The Squeeze embody the Flint Tropics Christian Alshon 16:20 Christian Alshon coaching at US Open 18:30 Alshon weighs in on new scoring system 20:13 Dishing out strategy during matches 22:09 Getting’ Lost in the orange’ 24:24 Playing by your own serve rules 26:20 Let’s get the call right 32:37 Serve height rule is broken again 39:08 Weekend takeaways 40:50 Rapid fire and blind ranking 44:30 - 29:24 The Tice Spreadsheet 49:06 Tiers of MLP teams 54:50 The ‘new girlies’ 56:46 Dylan Frazier and Tina Pisnik new paddles’ 57:06 Agassi and ALW no doubters 59:51 Listener questions 1:03:39 Zane sticking up for his teammate Will Howells 1:02:38 Rehashing the ALW vs Big H altercation 1:08:45 Is there anything you'd do differently? 1:10:08 Coed pickleball brings a new dynamic 1:12:33 If Willie was commissioner for the day 1:16:38 Will's special deal to play MLP and APP in 2025 Ben Padula 1:19:58 Zane nerds out with Real Clear Stats 1:25:23 Is one game to 11 too short? 1:30:33 Strategy changes for rally vs traditional scoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Zane Uncovers Never Before Seen Serve Rules w/ Samin Odhwani 1:13:38

منذ 12 weeks1:13:38

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Major League Pickleball Commissioner Samin Odhwani is the special guest on a new PicklePod. Commish previews the opening of the 2025 season, explains the updates behind expanded distribution and owner-hosted events. Next, Brooklyn Pickleball Team GM, Josh Gartman, breaks down the name swap between the Brooklyn and the DC team. Gartman recaps his offseason moves and the reunion of some of his championship players. Finally, Zane did a deep dive on the MLP rulebook and discovered that new serve rules are active in Orlando. And that’s not all, new rules are in place for roster substitutions, home team advantages, and order of play. Pickleballs take 100 years to breakdown in a landfill. This new BioBall™ only takes 5 years, it lasts 5x longer on the court than anything else, and we all loved it in our play tests. Save 10% with code THEDINK https://komodopickleball.com/products/bioball?srsltid=AfmBOooBGMnny9yZ7LGDmm_kv2oPLvn3ZKbMUlJUXftTFVumY815CdJJ&sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Sadim Odhwani 0:00 Expanding MLP’s reach in 2025 5:20 Saturday and Sunday Showcase matches 8:01 Returning to where the bodies are buried 10:20 What surface are we playing on? 13:18 Breaking News: Samin announced as new MLP Commissioner 15:25 Love or hate the Carolina Hogs 18:15 Blind ranking pro sports commissioners 25:51 Samin steals Zane’s MLP legacy Add sound for transition at 28:50 and title Josh Gartman 28:50 Brooklyn PB Team GM Josh Gartman joins the pod 30:50 New York roots made the swap a no-brainer 32:45 Brooklyn adds Kawamoto and Newman in off-season 34:54 Blind ranking MLP GMs 39:55 ‘Fake News’ surrounding tennis vs pickleball 43:45 Andre Agassi to partner with ALW at US Open 51:20 Leigh Waters looking for another pro gold at US Open 52:47 Big drama matches at MLP Orlando 59:58 Serve rules get an overhaul before MLP season 1:01:34 Substitution rule changes - 2-point penalty 1:05:50 Tice rapid fire questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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UPSETS AND SCANDALS: Legacy Park FRAUD, the Alleged Origins of Pickleball, and NC Open Recap 1:01:09

منذ 14 weeks1:01:09

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Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields talk about the fraud allegations leveled against Legacy Park in Mesa, AZ, by the SEC and DOJ. Legacy Park was supposed to be a utopia for the sport-obsessed. It had hosted multiple APP Tour, PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball events. Thomas then shares information he found in a book that claims that the Pritchard family were not the inventors of Pickleball. Instead, they took and modified the idea from a different political family on a nearby island. The original story goes that the Pritchard family, along with Bill Bell and Barney McCallum, developed the game and its rules on Bainbridge Island in 1965. Then, Zane and Thomas recap and react to the results of the PPA North Carolina Open from last weekend. Zane discusses ALW and other stars withdrawing due to the roll-out courts, and the two of them note how not a single #1 ranked player won gold. Finally, they are joined by Jacob Smith from DUPR to discuss the upcoming collegiate tournament they are hosting. Pickleballs take 100 years to breakdown in a landfill. This new BioBall™ only takes 5 years, it lasts 5x longer on the court than anything else, and we all loved it in our play tests. Save 10% with code THEDINK or click the link below LINK: https://komodopickleball.com/products/bioball?srsltid=AfmBOooBGMnny9yZ7LGDmm_kv2oPLvn3ZKbMUlJUXftTFVumY815CdJJ&sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com - Follow us on IG: @thedinkpickleball -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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A Gold Medal Podcast plus A New Replay System w/ Christian Alshon, Tyra Black, Parris Todd, and Jason Aspes 1:26:26

منذ 17 weeks1:26:26

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Zane Navratil and Thomas Shields talk to Christian Alshon, Tyra Black, and Paris Todd about their most recent gold medal wins at the PPA Texas Open, Ben Johns’ calling out of yelling during matches, their goals for the coming year, and much more. Christian Alshon is one of the fastest-rising stars in the world of Pickleball. His gold medal win at the PPA CIBC Texas Open was his second in a row. Overall he has 12 PPA medals and is ranked 9th in men’s doubles and 8th in men’s singles as of this recording. This was Tyra Black and Paris Todd’s first doubles gold together. After a tough semi-finals match against The Girlies, they took care of business in the finals and won the tournament. On their way to the finals, they did not lose a game. Finally, Zane and Thomas talk to Jason Apses about the new SpotON Review System that was used on the championship court at the Texas Open. Jason explains why it was used, how it works, and the overall goals for its use moving forward. Pickleballs take 100 years to breakdown in a landfill. This new BioBall™ only takes 5 years, it lasts 5x longer on the court than anything else, and we all loved it in our play tests. Save 10% with code THEDINK https://komodopickleball.com/products... Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' free e-newsletter at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com / thedinkpickleball -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: / thedi. . -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Carrying Ben Johns to Gold and Addressing Rumors of Fraud w/ Zane Ford, Andrei Daescu and Pran Kohli 1:37:45

منذ 18 weeks1:37:45

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Zane Ford is quickly burning his way through the pro ranks. With his flashy style and unique accessories, he is catching attention (and some ricochets) from the competition. Andrei Daescu is one of the older players on the PPA Tour but he's had a resurgence unlike any other. After dominating on the APP Tour, he's moved to the PPA and won three straight men's doubles titles. We dig in on the secrets to his success. Finally, rumors are swirling about the lavish promises of international pickleball that have not come to fruition. Pickleball World Rankings CEO Pran Kohli joins the pod to explain why the tour has been delayed and what the future looks like for PWR. Pickleballs take 100 years to breakdown in a landfill. This new BioBall™ only takes 5 years, it lasts 5x longer on the court than anything else, and we all loved it in our play tests. Save 10% with code THEDINK https://komodopickleball.com/products/bioball?srsltid=AfmBOooBGMnny9yZ7LGDmm_kv2oPLvn3ZKbMUlJUXftTFVumY815CdJJ&sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Zane Ford 0:00 Violent Pickleball 2:34 Zane’s tennis background 6:30 Going full time pickleball 7:22 Leg sleeves and no lenses 10:55 Going toe-to-toe with Jaume Martinez Vich 15:05 Navigating being the New Guy 17:50 Media training and on-court training and future goals 20:38 Zane is headlining the NY Hustlers 21:41 Zane’s extreme grip 26:25 Balancing spin and power with the semi-western grip 28:10 Blind ranking paddle brands Andrei Daescu 32:40 Andrei three-peated and is still underrated 34:55 Carrying Ben Johns to gold 38:59 What happened to the philosophy tweets? 42:10 Andrei is the Nadal of pickleball 45:55 Do you miss grinding on the APP Tour? 48:54 What happened with the suspension last year? 51:12 Blind ranking tennis converts 56:40 The Proton team bonding 59:15 Pickleball World Rankings under the microscope Pran Kohli 1:08:27 1:01:44 PWR dealing with delays 1:13:45 Team valuations were too low 1:17:00 Do the teams have owners? 1:20:02 Allegations of players not being paid 1:23:18 The new timeline for 2025 1:18:40 Indian taxes and documentation affecting payments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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