A website popped up in April 2021 that provided unfiltered opinion pieces on pro pickleball. This website went by No Man’s Land Pickleball (or NML Pickleball), and at the time, the two writers were anonymous and only went by the names Gritty and Slim. Gritty and Slim were anonymous for about a year, despite all of the speculation in figuring out who was behind the site. In April 2022, Gritty and Slim revealed themselves as Chris Ross and Jeremy Comazzetto, passionate 5.0 players and friends out of Canada. Now, Chris and Jeremy are hitting Pickler The Podcast with Stacie Townsend and John "The ..read more

Tennis players have slowly been transitioning to the sport of pickleball. With more and more opportunities coming alive in pro pickleball (including more prize money), higher-level and higher-ranked tennis players are beginning to seriously consider pivoting to pro pickleball. This includes Junior Wimbledon Champion Noah Rubin, who ranked as high as #125 in pro tennis. At the age of 26, Rubin is exchanging his tennis racquet for a pickleball paddle and going pro in pickleball. As he methodically maps out his path into pro pickleball, learn what motivated Rubin to make the switch and what his g ..read more

There are not many pickleball players that have been playing as long as pro player Kyle Yates - especially not many at the highest level, like he has. Learn Yates' story about how he found pickleball, how he and his game have evolved, and what motivates him to stay in the sport. Plus, hear how he won his first-ever US Open with a late "pick-up" partner and get more insights into the sport from a unique perspective from this long-time pro (AKA "The O.G." of Pickleball).   #pickleball #playpickleball #growpickleball Subscribe to us on YouTube! Subscribe to Pickler's free pickleball newsle ..read more

Tim Klitch, the owner of the Major League Pickleball (MLP) champions, the Ranchers, breaks down his team's run for the championship on Pickler The Podcast with co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison. Klitch explains how he got into pickleball, why he invested in MLP, how he made decisions on the draft and trades, and how it paid off. Plus, he gives a few inside takes at MLP owner discussions, what is coming next for MLP, and more (including Klitch's other pickleball projects, like the Austin Pickle Ranch and his own backyard pickleball court). Learn more about the Ranc ..read more

Fresh off of his first ever gold medal on the pro pickleball tour, James Ignatowich joins Pickler The Podcast, with co-hosts Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison. Ignatowich discusses his rise on the pro pickleball tour, whether he will make waves on the doubles pickleball scene or whether he will just be singles pickleball specialist, his reaction to criticism for the Major League Pickleball draft pick, what drives him to improve his game, his thoughts on the pro pickleball tour, and more. Ignatowich even calls out some of his fellow pro pickleball players on the tour (but al ..read more

CEO of PicklePlay, Blake Renaud, joins Pickler The Podcast co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison to discuss the pickleball app called PicklePlay. PicklePlay tries to bring pickleball players, courts, clubs, and events together in one mobile application. Learn how Renaud came up with the idea, her journey as an entrepreneur, and other ideas for how technology can improve the pickleball community. Tune in to learn more about PicklePlay and its CEO, Blake Renaud!  #pickleball #playpickleball #growpickleball Subscribe to us on YouTube! Subscribe to Pickler's free ..read more

Major League Pickleball team owner of the Florida Smash, Travis Rettenmaier, joins Pickler The Podcast co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison, to discuss the second season of the MLP and the business of pickleball for players. How did Rettenmaier become a team owner, what does he expect for season 2 of the MLP, what does he expect of his new team, the Florida Smash, and more! Tune in and get to know Travis Rettenmaier! #pickleball #playpickleball #growpickleball Subscribe to us on YouTube! Subscribe to Pickler's free pickleball newsletter to learn to play better pic ..read more

Pickler The Podcast co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison, breakdown the latest happenings in the pickleball world, including discussing ideas for paddle testing with more money coming into the sport (in other words, more on the line for on-court play, particularly at the pro level). Plus, other news on pickleball pros and tournaments, including a shoutout for Ryan Sherry on his first PPA title and hilarious postgame interviews. Tune in! #pickleball #playpickleball #growpickleball Subscribe to us on YouTube! Subscribe to Pickler's free pickleball newsletter to lear ..read more

Top 5 singles pickleball player, Gabriel Joseph, joins Pickler The Podcast co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison. Joseph talks pickleball on the West Coast, life as a pro, why the spin serve should go, and even touches on some pro pickleball drama before giving his pick for a "winner" in the sport. Learn Joseph's story and what you can expect from Joseph on and off the pickleball court (which may include achieving his lifelong goals to play in an NBA All-Star Game as a pro pickleball celebrity and to have a chance with Dua Lipa). #pickleball #playpickleball #growpick ..read more

Sports expert, Ben Shields, brings a new perspective to the sport of pickleball on Pickler The Podcast's latest episode with co-hosts, Stacie Townsend and John "The People's Champ" Davison. Shields, a senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on digital transformation and innovation in the sports, media, and entertainment industries, shares his expertise in the sports industry and sports business in order to help pickleball reach its highest potential. Tune in to this must-hear conversation with Shields! Subscribe to us on YouTube! Subscribe to Pickler's FREE pickleball new ..read more