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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 57 MIN

Inside Pro Pickleball Through Two Different Lenses

from 99% Pickleball · host Empower Pickleball

There's never a dull moment in professional pickleball.This week, Mari Humberg and Nikki Maldonado break down one of the craziest weekends in professional pickleball from two very different perspectives. As a recently traded MLP player, Mari shares what it's like competing inside the league, while Nikki reflects on the same weekend through the eyes of a commentator, creator, and fan.Mari also shares what it was like navigating the trade process firsthand, while Nikki and Mari discuss the stories, personalities, and behind-the-scenes moments that fans don't always get to see.The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire conversation about pickleball pet peeves, facility frustrations, player superstitions, and plenty of laughs along the way.Whether you follow every MLP event or simply want an inside look at the professional game, this episode brings you up to speed on everything happening in pro pickleball.

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There's never a dull moment in professional pickleball. This week, Mari Humberg and Nikki Maldonado break down one of the craziest weekends in professional pickleball from two very different perspectives. As a recently traded MLP player, Mari shares what it's like competing inside the league, while Nikki reflects on the same weekend through the eyes of a commentator, creator, and fan. Mari also shares what it was like navigating the trade process firsthand, while Nikki and Mari discuss the st...

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