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    PicklePod

    Pickleball’s #1 Podcast with Top Pro Zane Navratil and Pickleball Creator, Nico The Lefty. 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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    Zane Reacts to Agonizing MLP Finals Loss Aug 29, 2025
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    Fresh off the MLP Finals in New York City, this special Picklepod episode comes straight from a Starbucks parking lot. We break down everything you missed—from the chaos at Wrigley Field to the messy pickleball showcase with Carlos Alcaraz, and of course, the Cinderella run of the Columbus Sliders. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, player smack talk, and a candid look at how the Finals unfolded, including the heartbreak, the big wins, and the gritty performances that defined the weekend. Plus, listener Q&A on MLP’s future, roster moves, controversial rules, and more. Big thank you to our sponsor, Momentous. Momentous is the gold standard in creatine, save 35% on your order with code THEDINK at http://livemomentous.com 📺 Don’t miss the MLP Finals live on CBS, Saturday Aug 23 at 12 PM ET. Subscribe for more unfiltered pickleball takes and pro insights. 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 #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 MLP Exhibition in Chicago 2:15 NYC pickleball event with Carlos Alcaraz goes wrong 7:36 MLP Semifinals recap 16:53 Challenger Level Finals recap 21:21 MLP Finals reaction 26:33 Listener Questions

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    From Title Defense to Total Disaster: Sliders Upset the Reigning Champs Aug 19, 2025
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    Chess, Strategy & Singles Gold: Inside Johnny G’s Breakthrough Aug 13, 2025
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    17-year-old phenom John Lucian “Johnny G” Goins just shocked the pickleball world, winning his first PPA Tour singles title in Bristol. We dive deep into his rapid rise — from upsetting Ben Johns earlier this year to joining the elite list of teenagers to win on tour.


    Johnny shares:


    - How online school fuels his training schedule

    - The chess strategies that make him deadly on court

    - Why he plays doubles differently than singles

    - His mindset for taking down the best in the game


    Plus:

    🏓 Bristol PPA recap – Stompgate with Christian Alshon, Anna Bright’s singles return, Matt Wright’s big run, and contract updates shaking up pro pickleball.

    🎯 Hot takes on the most complete singles player on tour.

    💰 Inside scoop on the new UPA prize money model.


    Whether you’re here for the strategy, the drama, or just love seeing a new star born — this one’s loaded.


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    #Pickleball #PPA #Picklepod #JohnLucianGoins #MLP #BenJohns #AnnaBright #PickleballPodcast.


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    00:00 Intro & Bristol Recap Preview

    02:20 Meet John Lucian Goins

    05:15 Doubles vs Singles Practice

    09:50 Upsetting Ben Johns in Cape Coral

    12:15 Leveling Up the Doubles Game

    14:35 Bristol Mindset & Surprising Win

    16:55 Why Johnny G Excels in Singles

    19:50 Joining the Elite Teen PPA Winners

    21:10 How Chess Improves Pickleball Strategy


    Erik Tice

    26:50 Sword Story & Self Defense

    32:35 Bristol Men’s Doubles Surprises

    39:30 Anna Bright’s Singles Return & Power Ranking

    43:30 UPA Contracts Explained

    48:55 Teen Gold Medal Club Stats

    51:55 Anna Leigh Waters’ Historic Dominance

    55:15 Stompgate with Christian Alshon

    01:01:40 MLP Playoffs Schedule Quirks

    01:04:25 Listener Q&A: Tyra Black vs Annalee Waters

    01:08:15 Listener Q&A: Is the ATP Worth It?

    01:10:35 Listener Q&A: Lifetime Ball Opinions

    01:12:50 Listener Q&A: Best Padel Players in Pickleball

    01:14:40 – Rapid-Fire Instagram Q&A

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    MLP's Unofficial Season Awards w/ Nico the Lefty Aug 06, 2025
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    This week on the PicklePod: Zane Navratil and T-Dog (Erik Tice) break down the final MLP regular season event in Salt Lake City, where the Utah Black Diamonds shocked the league, Christian Alshon was mysteriously benched, and the Orlando Squeeze might’ve been playing 4D chess. Grayson Golden delivered the ultimate one-match flex, and the Lifetime Ball is officially the new PPA standard — whether you like it or not. Then, Nico “Nacho Libre” the Lefty returns to the pod to hand out the real MLP awards. Forget the MVPs — we’re talking: 🏆 The Ben Johns Teammate of the Year 🎉 The Lea Jansen “Here for a Good Time, Not a Long Time” Award 🤯 The Jericho Grollman “You Guys Are a Joke” Crashout Moment of the Year Nico and Zane debate whether MLP needs a “Thanos Snap” to cut the league in half, expose shady GM decisions, rank the best men and women in the league, and give love to glue guys like Blaine and Grayson. 👇 Drop your picks for MLP MVP and Crashout of the Year in the comments. Cycling Frog is giving away their best-selling THC seltzers for free. You just pay two bucks for shipping. That’s it. Get yours here: https://cyclingfrog.com/pages/seltzer-giveaway?utm_source=TheDink&utm_medium=TheDink&utm_campaign=TheDink Follow along with Aaron's efforts to spread the game here https://www.facebook.com/pickleballplanter 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 #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 Last day of school vibes 04:00 Utah Black Diamonds dominate at home, clinch playoff berth 10:30 Christian Alshon gets benched – why? 11:30 QDwins Monsoon Open in India, and no one notices 13:30 Lifetime Ball becomes official ball of the PPA 14:30 Soapbox moment: Clarifying Jim Kloss’s “official” All-MLP awards 18:00 Bristol PPA preview – does anyone care? 19:45 MLP Playoffs explained: Format, seeds, matchups, and why the rules make no sense Nico the Lefty 24:30 Nico the Lefty returns: Nacho Libre look + MLP Thanos snap theory 28:00 Do we need fewer teams in MLP? Tanking vs rebuilding 31:30 Why team loyalty doesn't exist yet in MLP 36:00 Jim Kloss vs Nico Twitter beef 39:00 All-MLP debate begins: Top 2 women of 2024 41:30 Gabe and Hayden = 1st team all-MLP? 47:00 Second Team All-MLP: ALW, Anna Bright, JW, Willie, Riley? 50:00 GM of the Year: Zane picks a surprise winner 55:00 “Here for a Good Time” Award: Grayson Golden’s ridiculous debut 59:00 Alex Walker’s Phoenix cameo, Blaine’s elite vibes 1:04:00 Ban flip-flops on court: Zane’s executive order 1:05:45 Jericho Grohlman Award: Best crashout moment of the year 1:09:00 Nico’s final takes: Is MLP still peaking or due for a reset?

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    The LOUDEST Crowd in MLP History + $250K Singles Tourney Announced Jul 30, 2025
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    The PicklePod is back with one of our most jam-packed episodes ever.


    🏆 MLP Dallas shattered attendance records and delivered wall-to-wall chaos. The LA Mad Drops made their controversial debut… and immediately got swept. The Shock are rolling, Dreambreakers were electric, and Kate Fahey might be the most polarizing player in pro pickleball right now.


    💰 Then, we talk to Lydia Hirt, VP of Marketing at Lifetime, about the $250,000 Lifetime Open — the first-ever singles-only pro pickleball tournament. Sideout scoring. Best of 5. Open to every top player in the world. ESPN2 coverage. This could be the future of singles pickleball.


    🇺🇦 And finally, Aaron Trost joins the pod after spending two weeks in Ukraine, bringing pickleball to wounded soldiers and growing the game in war-torn communities. This is one of the most powerful stories we've ever told on the pod.


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    0:00 Intro

    4:35 The Shock lock up the No. 1 spot

    5:50 How did the Mad Drops stack up?

    8:42 Projected playoff bracket

    12:28 First look at the new Mad Drops

    15:58 Augie brings out the birds

    19:55 Decibels off the charts in Dallas

    22:44 The $250K pickleball necklace

    24:20 Questionable bench behavior

    29:25 T-dog picks a bone with the Shock and Kate Fahey on X

    35:12 A brief Salt Lake Preview


    Lydia Hirt

    38:17 The $250K Life Time Singles Open

    41:15 Open to competitors from both tours

    44:35 Life Time’s pro 48 pickleball

    49:40 What’s next from Life Time pickleball?

    54:50 Will vs everybody


    Aaron Trost

    55:41 Zane ends Aaron’s pro dreams

    57:06 Traveling with Pickleball Planter

    1:02:45 What surfaces are you playing on?

    1:04:10 Pickleball is the game of choice


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    SHOCKED: Ben Johns Trade Reactions and MLP's New #1 Team w/ Ross Chaifetz Jul 23, 2025
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    In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of Major League Pickleball with Ross Chaifetz, owner of the St. Louis Shock. We explore the intricacies of hosting a major event at the iconic Chaifetz Arena, the strategic moves in the pickleball ecosystem, and the recent trade buzz surrounding Ben Johns.

    Join us as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a diversified pickleball portfolio, the future of the sport, and the exciting playoff picture. Don't miss out on the insights and hot takes from the heart of the pickleball community!


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    Ross Chaifetz

    0:00 Intro

    5:30 Testing pickleball in a real arena

    8:29 Concerns about court conditions

    12:15 Ross questions the Ben Johns trade on X

    17:32 Building a pickleball ecosystem

    20:55 The new #1 team in MLP


    Erik Tice

    25:20 Understanding the trade deadline extension

    31:01 Dallas willing to pay for subs

    34:39 Simplifying the Ben Johns

    38:03 Mad Drops playoff outlook

    43:36 Seven teams could win it all

    45:26 Brooklyn battled through injuries all year

    48:20 The Flash taking major L’s in STL

    50:31 Rollout courts still need improvement

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    Training a New Breed of Pickleball Players w/ Connor Garnett Jul 16, 2025
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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

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    What Pickleball is MISSING w/ Sir Nick Faldo Jul 16, 2025
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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

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    AUTOMATED LINE CALLS Are Coming to Pro Pickleball Jul 11, 2025
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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.


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    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?

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    It Will Always be an EYE FOR AN EYE in Pickleball Jun 25, 2025
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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.


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    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

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