SHOCK UNDER PRESSURE

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to another episode of KOTC! This week Tyler Loong & Jimmy Miller break down everything from MLP Columbus, including the California Black Bears' performance, the continued struggles of the St. Louis Shock despite one of the most expensive rosters in MLP history, and whether the pickleball world is too quick to overreact to a single event.The guys discuss the recent Genie Bouchard trade, Alix Truong's move to the Flames, the Palm Beach Royals' roster decisions, and why one-game-to-11 MLP matches can create some wild results. They also dive into the ongoing debate surrounding international PPA points, John McEnroe's comments about pickleball, and whether top pros should be stronger ambassadors for the sport.Plus: MLP St. Louis preview, Anna Bright and the pressure facing the Shock, championship ceremony controversy, and Tyler's now-infamous Museum of Ice Cream golden spoon story.Timestamps0:00 Intro & Shock Super Sunday jokes 1:35 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor 3:01 Pickler Universe update 5:00 Dominator sponsor 7:02 KOTC discount code update 8:37 KOTC All Access membership 9:20 Tyler's New York story begins 10:01 Museum of Ice Cream & the golden spoon controversy 13:54 Pickleball destroying a marriage? 16:45 MLP Columbus recap begins 17:39 Jeannie Bouchard traded to Carolina 18:10 California Black Bears weekend recap 19:35 Miami Hogs stock discussion 20:26 Are people overreacting to MLP results? 22:08 St. Louis Shock concerns 22:50 Why haven't the Shock won yet? 24:58 Should the Shock make a blockbuster trade? 27:06 MLP St. Louis preview 28:50 Breaking down the St. Louis groups 29:53 Rumored Shock player contracts 31:32 Pressure building for St. Louis 32:21 Brooklyn and Utah outlook 33:06 Is Jaume Martinez Vich better on the left? 33:53 Paris Todd controversy & comments 35:26 Relatability of pro pickleball stars 36:59 International PPA points discussion 39:04 Do international points need adjustment? 41:19 LeBron's dark mode strategy 42:14 Should Anna Bright go dark mode? 43:44 Columbus venue, courts & lighting review 44:26 Championship ceremony controversy 47:20 Alex Strong trade analysis 48:56 Columbus team chemistry concerns 49:48 Palm Beach Royals discussion 53:00 John McEnroe, Jeannie Bouchard & pickleball criticism 57:29 What should ambassadors of the sport do? 58:59 Final thoughts on St. Louis 59:45 Why MLP is different than PPA events 1:01:58 OutroWebsite: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Accesshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/joinCode “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pagesKOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.comNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfNEW KOTC CAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/morekotcInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --Support the show