Cutters Rule

Alvi's convincing Jose to play with himTheir brutal honesty with each other for the sake of winningHow much Jose misses Alvi when comes back after playing tournaments with other partners

We talk to Rob Schenone, leader of the tournament this year at Canoe Brook in NJ.Along with Diamond Dave and a guest appearance with Blake who looks like he desperately needs a nap.

We talk to Short Hills Winners Jade Curtis & Matea Mihaljevic along with Gussie O'Sullivan who along with Mila had a huge win in Boston.

- We sit down with Matt to discuss his progression from 30 PTI to one of the top teams on the Tour- How he approaches the game analytically- Why he hits his crazy lob cutter.

Patty, Lauren Mandell and I talk to the up and coming talent on the Ladies Tour. Mila Saric, Cami Townsend, Lexi Borr and Michelle Ncube.

We dive into the uniqueness and history of this club. From the bowling alley to paddle courts on top of swimming pools and the Member-Member format, this club embraces all that's good about paddle.

We talk:- Paddle Coaching Trees- Leon/Muoio the new Lubow/DeRose?- Kahler as an all-time underrated player- Challenges of Live-streaming

From B Flight in Montclair to National Champ in his first season. We discuss:- Watching YouTube matches to get up to speed quickly- Placement over power- His partnership with Marc- Special Guest Questions from Ana Zubori and Mike Rahaley

So much covered with these amazing ladies:Their move to VIKING AthleticsThe story behind their first paddle dateAna brainstorms PTI related t-shirts Flor's color coordinated court chalk when teachingThey both lobby for Jeff Morneau to return to the booth

- APTA Changes; additional Grand Prix, No Ad Scoring- Montclair, Medinah, Baltimore recap- The void in the top 4 with Johan and Stephen retired- Who's playing with Macie, Ellie and Eliza this season?- Chicago Charities Predictions

Accompanied by my paddle fanatic friend of almost 40 years, Melissa McDougald, we dive into the Arundel Paddle Club.We tour the hut and cover the uniqueness of the club, the amazing setting and meet some of the colorful members.

Our first Hut, Sweat & Beers Episode for the Pod.We (virtually) visit arguably the most Old School Paddle Hut in America, the Cedar Club in Wisconsin. Their hut is a 2 car garage that's still attached to a house. Beyond the hut, there is a super fun culture and we discuss it all with David Brock.

We catch up with two of the youngest players on the tour in the Top 50. Ranked 40 and 53, respectively and both under 25 these guys are primed to make moves the next couple of seasons!

We discuss with Dan:His spin on speed of playGetting engaged to paddle royaltyHis double life as a hydraulic engineer for submarines

Luke and I discuss the highlights, lessons learned and give a sneak preview into what's in store for Season 2.

We cover with these absolute paddle fanatics:* (Unofficial) Marc Powers Brown Baggers Fan Club*Differences between the Paddle Leagues in CT vs Boston*Getting from low 20’s to low single digits PTI*Griffin bribing a former National Champ with IPA’s to come out of retirement for a tournament this upcoming season 

Tyler drives and Andre braves the rain and bugs to cover:- Ladies of the NJ Banana Crew- Lack of Support from Cutters Rule- 80's Puffer Fashion- The Infamous Hot Dog Lady- Learning to let Martin Bostrom take the Overheads

Fantastic in depth interview. Dean covers among other things:Proper WarmupModalities vs Fundamentals such as strength training, nutrition and hydration.Deloading Pre-TourneyClub players coming back too soon after rest but no rehabPain vs DamageReady to Play Protocol

Great discussion with Alex about some of the greats before this generation including Brian his former partner Brian Uihlein, father of spin. We also covered his distinguished career including being ranked #2 twice, once with Easterbrook and once with Arraya. Alex had a who's who of partners IN ADDITION to the 3 players aforementioned including Fiedler, Stulac, Parsons, DeRose and Fraser.

We cover a lot of paddle topics. The genius of Steve De Rose, fitness becoming a big part of the game, paddle courts in NYC and yes speed of play.

We talk to all four of them about paddle partnerships, the tournament circuit, their fun approach to paddle and unlocked hut bathroom doors. These girls are as nice off the court as they are on!

No holds barred convo with APTA President and “The PTI Guy” Demian Johnston. He’s a great guy to boot. A must listen for all you club players obsessed with your rating (or your opponents)!

We sit down with professional platform tennis announcers Patty Hogan, Dave Broderick, Guy Moore, and Mike Rahaley to talk all things paddle — from how they give back to the sport they love beyond just courtside commentary, to stories from Philly Nationals, and the incredible skill and stamina it takes to battle through a six-hour match... all while sipping on Hoosier Daddy’s.

Macie talks pregaming the Final with condiment mustard and Lynn treads lightly when naming who her favorite player to watch is not named Sven. Macie is in utter disbelief there is a paddle Reddit page.

We talk to JK about his rise from a 40PTI player to making the main draw at Nationals in Philly. What it's like to play against the best, including McNerney/Morgan.

*Shore Paddle *PTI Discussion*Short Hills Recap*Season Storylines*Nationals Preview