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This Pickleball Life
by This Pickleball Life with Jilly B and K Dub
Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, advice and humor. Equal parts humor, entertainment and instruction. If you love pickleball, you'll love this podcast. Send your "Dear Jilly B" questions to: [email protected] --------------------------------https://www.instagram.com/jillybpickleball/https://www.instagram.com/wallagolf/
Episodes
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What do the new UPA Contracts mean for pickleball + Chris Haworth | Pod 64
Chris Haworth joins the pod, UPA Contracts are discussed and the pod goes in a new direction. About Chris Haworth: -Has beaten Ben Johns multiple times as well as Federico Staksrud -He holds the record for most singles titles on the APP (10) -Went 1 year without losing a singles match -Grew up in...
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Why does the PPA sign pros who can’t win on the APP? 🤔 + Jack Munro | Pod 63
Learn from the most creative player in pickleball: @thejackmunro joins the pod. We dive into his origin story of being the youngest ever 5.0 player (before ALW), how he got dubbed “Junior Mint” (just don’t call him that anymore), how his hands got so fast, how he likes to train, where his content...
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Record Breaker, Megan Fudge! Plus US Open, APP Cincy Recap | Pod 62
The #1 Female Player on the APP, recent record-breaking 70 medal winner, mother of two (plus a pup), and Jill's doubles partner, Megan Fudge joins the pod! Finally!! Megan weighs in on winning, training, traveling the world and parenthood in an RV?!? Find out the secret to her endless energy.…
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How good is Agassi at Pickleball?! + Triple Crown'er Will Howells | Pod 61
The #1 Player on the APP, recent TRIPLE CROWN winner, Will Howells joins the pod to discuss how he got into pickleball, how he got so good so fast, and what he learned from his MLP Finals loss to build on this year. Hear what he's learned from some of his past partners, which has included: Anna...
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Hot take: Anna Bright can do better than ALW. Plus Brad Tuckman from The Fort | Pod 60
Did Anna Bright make a huge mistake?! Jill and K-Dubs break down what happened, what it means for the field and which partnerships we might be seeing in the future. Find out which host got hospitalized last week. APP Fort Recap. Is dinking dead? Learn how The Fort is setting a Guiness Book of…
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Pickleball’s biggest scam? Penthouse Parties & Promises from PWR | Pod 59
Is PWR the biggest scam ever in pickleball? Here are the facts: you be the judge. Are we going to see a 20mm prize money purse in 2026?! We think so! Register for The Fort - April 2: https://book.playthefort.com/programs/master-class-with-app-pro-jill-braverman-co-ed-2sessionRegister for…
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Toxic Pickleball Masculinity and the #1 Fix for PB Injuries | Pod 58
Power Play LA Fire Fundraiser: https://lapbunited.com Giveaways, Camps, Toxic Masculinity and who's the bottom of the barrel when it comes to Revenue share to the players of any pro sport? (Spoiler alert: it's not Pickleball). We share our favorite comments from last pod (shout out to D-Jones)....
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The Great Debate: Is Pickleball a SPORT or a GAME? | Pod 57
One of the leading minds in the pickleball business (Sean Bollettieri) joins the pod today to discuss building facilities, the pro leagues, the future of equipment, and his thoughts on how tennis and pickleball need each other. Join the debate: Is pickleball a real SPORT? Plus, a breakdown of...
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The Tweet Heard Round the Pickleball 🌎 World: Our Response | Pod 56
TOM BARNES PB STUDIO IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-8HC0KgGek PB Breakdown Drills Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlh2Itp3Y5wLHLJXWrVNURk0KzMlFSokB&si=uDjyOD1k6hZuusOt Two weeks after "Tweetstorm" Jill and K-Dubs address the UPA “Executive” responses calling Jill a “grudge holding...
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OUT OF MONEY! PPA & MLP Need Emergency Loan to Get Through Q1 2025
Is Pro Pickleball (at least the UPA, aka MLP & PPA) a house of cards ready to fall? They've burned through the cash from their "$75 million" blockbuster merger just 10 months ago, and a bridge loan of $10mm is needed by January 15 for the entity to meet its obligations. What does this means for...
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🎭DRAMA at Nationals 🇺🇸 + The Truth: Why Pickleball Won't Be in the Olympics
From CEO to National Champ in 2 years, Jill breaks down every match from Nationals (Gold and Bronze!) and explains how she broke the 3 Game Curse. Plus, we interview the International King Pin Himself, Pranav Kohli, CEO of PWR (Pickleball World Rankings). Find out exactly what's in store for 2025...
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The Only Drill You Need to go from 4.0-4.5 (plus Val DiLuggo) | Pod 53
kineon.io (code Jillypb) pbgods.com Reignstormtastetest.com Follow Val DiLuggo @yourpickleballtherapist https://www.instagram.com/yourpickleballtherapist/ jillianbraverman.com/stack Pickleball therapist Val Dillugo joins Jilly B & Kdubs to offer advice on how to play with a loved one. She also...
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How to Stay Strong When It Goes Sideways + MLP Virginia Recap | This Pickleball Life (Ep 52)
Fistfights on the pickle court! Oh my! The MLP waiver wire is like a game of hot potato. Think like a pro, play like a pro. Find out Jill's secret to success in Virginia Beach (#1 in the player stats) and her gold medal in APP Columbus Women's Open. How do you right the ship in the storm and come...
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Unlock Your Pickleball Potential through Singles | Pod 51
Lots of laughs in this episode as Jilly B and K Dubs tackle the past 2 weeks of APP, DINKsanity and the Gamma Classic in Pittsburg. Find out the secret training aid Jill is starting to use for faster hands and less wear and tear on the body. What are the 6 questions you should ask before facing…
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Selkirk RIPS the PPA a New One 😱🤣 | Pod 50
Tom Barnes (Selkirk's head of R&D) RIPS into the PPA/UPA on new and old paddle testing. Here's some select phrases from the letters: "Uncouth" 2x "Unprofessional" 5x "Incompetent" 2x "Gaslighting" 2x "Conflict(s) of interest" 5x "Limited/lack/rough/No understanding" 4x Needless to say, What does…
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Saudi Money 💰, MLP & The Leaked Texts Heard Round the World | Pod 49
It's been a year since the Kansas City Player Signings...is pickleball any better? Or worse? Jilly B and K Dubs answer the burning questions: -Will pickleball ever get to the Olympics? Maybe not, but it's in the Jewish Olympics! -Paddle Talk: Jill asks Carl "WHERE IS THE "delisted" LIST? -One of...
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How to WIN in Pickleball | Pod 48
The Pro for the Pros - Scott Crandall joins the pod (via kidnapping) and educates us all on how to take your game strategy from zero to hero. "You don’t need to beat the guy, you just need to beat one player" "Develop the skills to earn the right to hit it hard" "The person getting it down is...
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Epic Line Call and Paddle Testing Fails + Geoff Nguyen for the Win! | Pod 47
We give you the rundown on MLP Beer City including hot takes on the “worst line call in pickleball history”. And what does the UPA’s announcement about five new international events in 2025 really mean? Hint: more tour wars are coming! Don’t miss a very special guest, MLP Bay Area Breakers Team...
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Tom Webb (APP) Joins the Pod + PPA & APP OC Recap | Ep. 46
APP CMO Tom Webb joins Kristin and Jill to discuss all things professional pickleball. The APP is now home to the most pros anywhere and does NOT consider themselves a “feeder” tour. The APP does, however, look at “other” tours as “exhibition tours” (shots fired!). Tom breaks down the shocking...
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USAP CEO Mike Nealy Explains All | Pod 45
Find out what USAP CEO Mike Nealy has to say about their side of the JOOLA dispute as Jill and Kristin dive deep with Nealy on all things ratings, memberships, governing bodies, the international game, and of course, the bifurcation of the sport. Become a Member of USAP:...
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MLP Waiver Wire Mind Games & Madness (+ Pat Rolfes) | Pod 44
Get a peek behind the curtain from the MLP Waiver Wire mind games and madness. From being offered $50k to play, to $0, find out what went down for the five women who entered the “shuffle draft”. Plus, Jill’s sister writes pod listeners a love letter. And go behind the scenes with us at Gamma HQ…
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President of the UPA + JOOLA Vs USAP: Can Only One Survive? | Episode 43
Special guest Jason Aspes, President of the UPA, joins TPL Pod to answer questions about pro player Andrei Daescu’s $50,000 fine and 60-day suspension, the future of UPA’s paddle certification process (to rival USAP’s), and the need for a strong governing body to protect pickleball. Find out what...
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Drama: UPA bans Joola, Fines Daescu and Drops Players | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 42)
The APP unveils a new format, the “Shuffle” and Jilly takes home the silver. Paddle Quest 2.0 has come to an end: tune in to find out which wand Jill has chosen. Which players are getting fired from their UPA contracts? Is the Gen 3 in or out? And does Daescu’s paddle tampering punishment fit the...
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The Asterisk* Era of Pickleball | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 41)
*The Year of PEDs, Propulsion Paddles and Pine Tar Ok we’ve got an update on BANNED paddles, including WHICH paddles companies are NEXT on USAP’s hit list. Which player stands accused of putting a pine tar like substance on his paddle and how can the UPA actually leverage this? Why did certain...
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Top 5 Recovery Hacks + The Ketone Revolution with Michael Brandt
It’s been a YEAR since our last Recovery Podcast and we are coming at you with the BEST performance optimization and bio hacks we have found since then. These are our golden trade secrets and we are giving them up to you. Note: if you are a professional pickleball player listening to this…
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Are the PPA/MLP For Sale? Are We Ruining Pickleball? | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 39)
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...
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Why do tennis players hate pickleball? Plus MLP Draft 2024 (Ep. 38)
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:...
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Contract Conundrums, Draft Updates and Purple Jesus? | Pod 37
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…
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Double Medal Weekend & The Red Wedding Merger | Episode 36
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...
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The Pickleball HACK you NEED to Know 🤯 | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 35)
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…
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The Best Advice I've Ever Received | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 34)
Check out our discount codes below! And don't forget to enter the giveaway by telling us your favorite lyric from the original theme song (listen to any episode from 2023), or veto the song by commenting "White girls can't rap" for a chance to win one of two PBGods.com Pickleball Is Joy Tumblers....
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Who are the Next Top Pros? And why you should never say "I'm Sorry" | Ep. 33
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...
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The “New” Billionaire in the Battle Over Pro Pickleball | Pod 32
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...
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What will happen to Pickleball in 2024? | Ep. 31
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…
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Sexual Abuse at USAP/PPA, Sandbagging at Nat'ls & MLP Pay Cuts | Ep. 29
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.…
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USAP Response to Sexual Allegations | Ep. 30
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…
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Can Pro Players Finally Unite to Save Pickleball? | Ep. 28
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…
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Pickleball's Rotten Stars | Ep. 27
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…
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Exposed: Moral Bankruptcy of PB's Leadership w/ Lea Jansen | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 26)
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…
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Is Mexico the Next Pickleball Gold Rush? | Episode 25
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…
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The Biggest Cheaters in Pickleball | Episode 24
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:...
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Is Pickleball the Key to Longevity? | Episode 23
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...
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The Real Winners (and Losers) of MLP Atlanta (Episode 22)
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…
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Pt. II: Pickleball Industry in Chaos | Episode 21
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:...
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Pickleball Industry in Chaos: Who will win? | Episode 20
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:...
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Corruption in Pickleball…Is it Inevitable? | Episode 19
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 (??)…
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Are Pickleball Players Real Athletes?! 💪🏼 | Episode 18
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...
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Doing "Drugs" & Spreading Love 💞 | Episode 17
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…
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Snubbed & Loved: The Most Viral Pickleball Video Ever? | Episode 16
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"....
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Recovery (Pt. 2) Heat & Ice | Episode 11
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. [email protected] Affiliate Codes (help support the Channel) 💰 PB GODS: pbgods.com Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off...
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Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, advice and humor. Equal parts humor, entertainment and instruction. If you love pickleball, you'll love this podcast. Send your "Dear Jilly B" questions to: [email protected] --------------------------------https://www.instagram.com/jillybpickleball/https://www.instagram.com/wallagolf/
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