Podcasts about MLP

MLP Dayonta is being called the Event of the Year, at least according to Zane. We saw the first upset of a top-eight team and Ben Johns might be ready for the MLP stage. Erik Tice lays out his playoff predictions and indicates how MLP teams are skirting the rules to acquire new players. Plus, Nico the Lefty has made the leap from X all the way to the PicklePod. He debates Zane on dominance in sports and provides his winners and losers from Daytona. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Try the ball that everyone has been talking about and save 15% with code THE DINK

[Content warning: minor mentioned homophobia, and verbal abuse] Jen and Wizzy look into their future with this fic. Let's face it, whatever strange relationship they have will eventually lead them to a situation like this. You can read "Fairytale of Canterlot City" by Samey90 here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/571138/fairytale-of-canterlot-city

Zane sits down with one of the most innovative founders in the sport of pickleball, The Picklr CEO Jorge Barragan. They cover The Picklr's expansion to Japan and why Picklr members 6X the national average of 5.0+ players. Jorge expands on the acquisition of legacy brand Vulcan and divulges why the Vulcan ball made the deal a perfect fit. Also, Erik Tice and Zane weigh in on the Quang Duong suspension, call for a bounty on pickleball's newest crime spree, and try to start a spending war between billionaires. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 T-Dog hits Championship Court in Phoenix 5:48 Quang Duong suspension and fine 16:29 QD is also entering the ball game 17:32 Spencer Smith fills in for the Mad Drops 21:22 Jalina Ingram's impressive MLP debut 23:35 Premature celebration or hindrance 27:40 Weird challenge results 31:22 Mad Drops with a full roster - Flames flame out 36:02 Has MLP lost its luster? 40:38 Viv for Viv trade between Chicago and Atlanta 42:03 Chaifetz press conference promises best pickleball event ever 44:59 Stack acquires Vulcan Pickleball 45:52 $60,000 machine missing Jorge Barragan 53:17 Jorge Barragan makes PicklePod debut 56:11 Kenton is a mix of Pardoe and Barragan 58:49 Stack + The Picklr acquire Vulcan 1:04:20 Zane's 5.0+ “training session” at The Pickle 1:22:22 Anna Leigh Waters hits Times Square and Zane adds Gen Z followers 1:14:43 Listener questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Content warning: substance abuse and domestic abuse] How many words does it take to make Jen LOATH one of her favorite characters? 2,262 aparently. You can read "The First One's Free" by TCC56 here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/569158/the-first-ones-free

Matty Pickles was completely in his element hosting Major League Pickleball's Austin event. From data visualizations all the way to the broadcast booth, Matty had the event on lock. We get the inside scoop on how the Texas Ranchers transformed the Pickle Ranch into a pickleball paradise. Armaan Bhatia picked up his first APP gold on the grand stage of the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. He joins the pod to recap an epic singles final against Alex Crum. Our guy, Erik Tice gives his major takeaways from the weekend and breaks down how strength of schedule is influencing the standings. Dial in your recovery, energy, and focus with Superpower. Get started at https://superpower.com/start/dink Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Matty Pickles 0:00 Matty Pickles first MLP event 4:55 Tell us about the charts 8:42 Weighted season schedules 10:08 A good weekend for the haters 13:27 Zane's undefeated weekend 15:38 Blind rankings Erik Tice 19:21 Tice was a surprise guest in Austin 21:52 Takeaways from the weekend 24:28 The Oncins X factor 26:50 Yes, Chef Chant 28:25 Strength of schedule advantage 33:00 What are we doing at the Challenger Level? 37:30 APP NYC recap 41:28 Breaking News - Grayson Goldin on PPA 47:02 Life Time ball not USAP approved 49:30 Sponsorship offers and engagement 51:09 OnlyFans pickleball show 53:03 Changing the MLP Rulebook Armaan Bhatia 57:11 Live from Mumbai - Armaan Bhatia 1:00:15 Unreal 27-25 game score to win gold 1:03:07 Is a contract on the way? 1:04:38 Listener Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Correcting the only bit of misinformation Jen has ever said in the podcast: It was Ultra Fast Pony that had the mafia Apple family, not Friendship is For Adults. You can read "Lunch" by Titanium Dragon here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/253395/lunch

Recaps and Reviews of: AEW  Dynamite, NXT, WWE, Plus More! Timestamps in description below… We attended MLP's Northern Rising in Toronto last weekend, so we add that (in the opening banter) to our weekly discussion of AEW Dynamite, NXT and WWE Raw. As always, we'll talk about some news and wrestling trivia along the way as well. Looking for a specific segment? Let us help! News and rumours - 22:13 AEW Dynamite - 38:467 Off the Top of His Head (Trivia) - 1:19:46 Highspots and Restholds (NXT, Raw) - 1:25:56 Figuring it Out - N/A Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Amazon Music/Audible, PlayerFM, Podcast Addict Contact us: fnswrestling@gmail.com fns_wrestling_podcast (Instagram) Music by Shane Ivers: Silvermansound.com

Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) and Stephen Jensen (@FightTalk_) Spotlight the following topics:- John Cena retains Undisputed WWE Title- Jeff Cobb signs with WWE- Swerve Strickland issues Anarchy In The Arena challenge- Ricochet beats Zach Gowen- Sabu passes away- Steve Maclin vs. Eric Young dog collar match- MLP crowns first championsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My biggest fear is a road trip. Sitting in a cramped space for eight million hours, only getting to take a pee twice a day and never when you need to, either in awkward silence, an annoying conversation, or listening to something only one of the people wants to listen to... God, it's scary. You can read "Take a Long Drive To Somewhere You Don't Know, And Take Someone With You" by PapierSam here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/436989/take-a-long-drive-to-somewhere-you-dont-know-and-take-someone-with-you

Braden Herrington and Davie Portman review WWE NXT from May 13th, 2025, featuring Joe Hendry and Trick Williams in a TNA Championship Contract Signing!NXT Review starts at 35minsThe show includes:Stephanie Vaquer & Jordynne Grace vs Fatal InfluenceOba Femi vs Charlie DempseyTony D'Angelo vs Wes LeeJoe Hendry and Trick Williams meet in a TNA World Championship Contract SigningMyles Borne vs Ethan Page (NXT Championship Number 1 Contenders Match) Thea Hail vs Tatum Paxley Myles Borne promo Undertaker & Bubba Ray promote WWE LFGThe lads also give their thoughts on Backlash, MLP in Toronto, WWE RAW and more! Join our live NXT POST Shows every Tuesday night at YouTube.com/POSTWrestlingFollow more of Davie and Braden's work at Poisonrana.ca, with a weekly show covering everything in the world of wrestling, Shot in the Dark, Eagles Don't Hunt Flies, and more!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poisonrana/id1361208631Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTsPUNnwHzQHNGj7GIS04This week on the POISONRANA Patreon Feed:wasNXT: WWE NXT TakeOver ReviewLast week on the POISONRANA Patreon and Free Feed:upYOURS: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) (Poisonrana Patreon Feed)Shot in the Dark w/ John Siino (Poisonrana Free Feed)POISONRANA LIVE: WWE Backlash Review (Poisonrana YouTube & Free Feed)Only $5 for “Friend” tier to access all these shows and everything in the back catalogue! Movie reviews, PPV reviews and so much more!!! Patreon.com/PoisonranaPhoto Courtesy: WWEupNXT Theme by: Warren-D, PXCH and Shaheen AbdiPoisonrana Merch: https://www.chopped-tees.com/PoisonranaSubscribe: https://www.postwrestling.com/subscribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702343790308154Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PoisonranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoisonranaPodDiscuss: https://forum.postwrestling.com#wwe #wwenxt #nxt #prowrestling #podcast #wweraw #Battleground #wwebacklash Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, your weekly dive into the biggest stories across the wrestling world! This week, we recap WWE Backlash 2025, where Jeff Cobb made a surprise debut to assist Jacob Fatu in retaining the U.S. Title, Gunther overwhelmed Pat McAfee, and Lyra Valkyria edged out Becky Lynch in a standout Women's Intercontinental Title match. While the show had its moments, repeated interference and uneven pacing left some fans split. We also spotlight Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's Northern Rising event from Toronto—an impressive showcase that saw Josh Alexander win the Canadian Championship and Gisele Shaw become the inaugural MLP Canadian Women's Champion. With Mauro Ranallo and Don Callis on commentary, MLP made a strong statement about its place on the North American scene. Over in California, NJPW Resurgence delivered a loaded card. AZM stunned Mercedes Moné and Mina Shirakawa to win the STRONG Women's Championship, while the IWGP World Title match between Hirooki Goto and Zack Sabre Jr. ended in a controversial double pin. United Empire claimed STRONG tag gold, and the generational BULLET CLUB rift deepened. Quick hitters include WWE's Night of Champions announcement for Saudi Arabia, AEW confirming Dynamite 300 for July 2 in Ontario, California, and the launch of AEW's “Grand Slam Mexico” week. Plus: Becky Lynch talks acting, MJF, and her current goals, while Shelton Benjamin publicly responds to Hulk Hogan's latest name flub. Support Wrestling Tonight by joining our Patreon for just $2.99/month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern and follow us @turnbuckletavern for all the latest. Until next week, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans—God luck and good speed.

Send us a textIn this unique episode, Tyler and Jimmy have SPECIAL guests Ashley Underwood and Craig Coin from the Dreambreaker Documentary on the pod.  They discuss the creation of the documentary, how it began and how it was filmed over the span of two years. We get down to the nitty gritty details, how it all started and where we have come from. We hear more about all the big names involved in the sport and more. It is finally available to stream NOW, thanks for following along!—————————Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC0525” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/  Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs:https://modballs.4com/products/modballsUse Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Dreambreaker Documentary - @dreambreakermovie Facebook: / tyler.loong--0:00 Introductions3:30 Introduction continued with Craig7:30 The Creation of the Storyline from beginning to the end11:57 Recap of streaming numbers/reception of the documentary 15:15 Bridging the gap between Pro Pickleball and Recreational play20:14 Continuation of the creation of the Documentary22:40 The Nitty Gritty - The Merger, The Drafts, Big Names involved and more.. 47:45 The Future of Pickleball 53:30 PPA or MLP? 58:05 What is next for Pickleball? 1:05:30 What is next for the Documentary?

Recaps and Reviews of: AEW  Dynamite, NXT, WWE, Plus More! Timestamps in description below… We're heading to the city for the MLP show tonight, but before that, we took the time to break down another week of professional wrestling. Listen in as we discuss some news from the week (including recent WWE releases), dissect AEW Dynamite, and quickly recap this week's episodes of NXT and WWE Raw. To finish, we will make our predictions for WWE Backlash and provide our Certainty Score for each of the five matches. Looking for a specific segment? Let us help! News and rumours - 8:06 AEW Dynamite - 33:16 Off the Top of His Head (Trivia) - 1:13:21 Highspots and Restholds (NXT, Raw) - 1:20:56 WWE Backlash Predictions - 1:54:26 Figuring it Out - N/A Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Amazon Music/Audible, PlayerFM, Podcast Addict Contact us: fnswrestling@gmail.com fns_wrestling_podcast (Instagram) Music by Shane Ivers: Silvermansound.com

Quang Duong is helping to accelerate pickleball's international growth. With guidance from his Dad/Coach, Duong is embracing his Vietnamese roots to launch a new signature paddle and apparel line. Fresh off a double gold victory at the US Open, Jack Munro stops by to show Zane his new hardware. One of those medals came in mixed doubles, where Zane's prediction for Andre Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters severely missed the mark. Phoenix Flames GM Brant Weiss shares how he has stepped into his new role as coach/meme lord/cheerleader. He explains how the AZ Drive became the Flames and what they have planned for MLP Phoenix. Our Guy Erik Tice helps recap all things MLP Columbus, including the Johns Bros withdraw that had the picklesphere buzzing. Find out how Zane thinks the situation could have been remedied on-site. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Quang Duong signs with Sypik 6:04 Half a million is too small for us 7:00 The Avatar Ball Bender paddle 10:04 Legendary Duong family practices 14:55 How do you recover after long training sessions? 17:00 Everybody loves Bao 18:29 Quang lands Wika as shoe and apparel sponsor 23:20 Looking to Duc between points 26:22 Asian players still chasing US players … for now Brant Weiss 33:47 Coach Weiss promoted to meme lord 35:40 AZ Drive become the Phoenix Flames 37:37 Interesting trades in the offseason 39:45 Leaning into personality and vibes 41:59 What are the plans for MLP Phoenix? Erik Tice 43:49 Tice's MLP recap 48:12 The Squeeze surprising the field 50:53 Strength of schedule advantages 52:49 Miami hit big in the draft 56:52 50/50 rally vs traditional scoring 59:22 Counting days since last cursing incident 1:02:19 Shock trolling with ‘Security' guard shirt 1:04:02 Team Emmrich stepped up for the Hogs Jack Munro 1:08:09 Zane's son Jack Munro joins the pod 1:13:18 Is the US Open still a ‘major' 1:17:00 Why did ALW get the exception? 1:18:45 Zane with an all-time miss on the Agassi prediction 1:25:14 Life on the line - who do you partner with? 1:26:40 Will Howells riles up PPA crowd 1:33:00 Go follow Jack on YouTube Erik Tice 1:36:23 Addressing the Johns Bros Columbus withdraw 1:44:45 Where's the team support? 1:49:50 Fines and suspension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

El Phantasmo is a high-flying, charismatic Canadian wrestler known for his innovative offense and cocky showmanship. A standout in NJPW and IMPACT Wrestling, ELP has earned a reputation for stealing the spotlight whether in the Bullet Club or on his own. In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, the Wrestling Classic Justin catches up with El Phantasmo as they talk about the upcoming Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling show “Northern Rising,” wrestling Sting in AEW, comedy wrestling in Japan, wrestling Maki Itoh, Vancouver indy scene, Tara Zep and more! Enjoy!Check out Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and "Northern Rising" on May 10th. https://mlpwrestling.com/Socials El Phantasmo - @elpwrestling (IG & X)My Official Website + Demo Reel - https://www.justindhillon.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingclassic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewrestlingclassic X - https://x.com/twcworldwide Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingClassic/ Articles - https://www.one37pm.com/author/justin-dhillon Limited Edition TWC Tee https://headquartersclothing.com/products/headquarters-x-the-wrestling-classic-logo-tee?_pos=1&_psq=wrestlinhg&_ss=e&_v=1.0 500 Level https://www.500level.com/Join the Discord Community https://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassicAll Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTwBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twc-show--4417554/support.

DON'T LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Seriously, I swear, it's cursed. I'm shocked I even got it out in time. Literally so many things went wrong. Do you wanna know how wrong everything went? There were originally TWO WHOLE FICS in this episode, but the recording for the other one was unsalvigable. Seriously, for your sake, run! You can read: "Discord and Harmony" by Roranicus here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/284094/discord-and-harmony

In the newest "Casual Conversations with The Classic'' episode, the Wrestling Classic Justin is joined by the Walking Weapon Josh Alexander. In this conversation they discuss Alexander's choice to join AEW, his association with Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, upcoming match with QT Marshall, relationship with Scott D'More, the Canadian wrestling scene, TNA Wrestling, breaking his neck, The North and more! Enjoy! Check out Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and "Northern Rising" on May 10th. https://mlpwrestling.com/My Official Website + Demo Reel - https://www.justindhillon.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingclassic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thewrestlingclassic X - https://x.com/twcworldwide Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheWrestlingClassic/ Articles - https://www.one37pm.com/author/justin-dhillon Limited Edition TWC Tee https://headquartersclothing.com/products/headquarters-x-the-wrestling-classic-logo-tee?_pos=1&_psq=wrestlinhg&_ss=e&_v=1.0 500 Level https://www.500level.com/Join the Discord Community https://linktr.ee/thewrestlingclassicAll Episodes are on "The Wrestling Classic" Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQOYraeFlX-xd8f3adQtTwBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/twc-show--4417554/support.

The MLP season is officially underway and we've got a lot to cover after an exciting opening weekend. Orlando Squeeze owner Ryan DeVos provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new standard for MLP events. Christian Alshon was the center of attention again as new serve rules were challenged throughout the weekend. Alshon weighs in on the switch from rally to traditional scoring and hopes that we don't see any more orange courts in the near future. Will Howells was on court with Anna Leigh Waters and Hayden Patriquin when chaos erupted. He provides his firsthand account of the events and shares why the unique coed format of MLP creates a dynamic not typically seen in sports. Finally, Ben Padula from Real Clear Stats breaks down the data and has a recommendation that might just appease MLP players and spectators. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Ryan DeVos 1:49 Orange courts set the tone 6:10 Behind the scenes in hosting an MLP event 10:36 Can MLP thrive with less involved owners 12:06 The Squeeze embody the Flint Tropics

 Christian Alshon 16:20 Christian Alshon coaching at US Open 18:30 Alshon weighs in on new scoring system 20:13 Dishing out strategy during matches 22:09 Getting' Lost in the orange' 24:24 Playing by your own serve rules 26:20 Let's get the call right 32:37 Serve height rule is broken again 39:08 Weekend takeaways 40:50 Rapid fire and blind ranking 44:30 - 29:24 The Tice Spreadsheet 49:06 Tiers of MLP teams 54:50 The ‘new girlies' 56:46 Dylan Frazier and Tina Pisnik new paddles' 57:06 Agassi and ALW no doubters 59:51 Listener questions 1:03:39 Zane sticking up for his teammate Will Howells 1:02:38 Rehashing the ALW vs Big H altercation 1:08:45 Is there anything you'd do differently? 1:10:08 Coed pickleball brings a new dynamic 1:12:33 If Willie was commissioner for the day 1:16:38 Will's special deal to play MLP and APP in 2025 Ben Padula 1:19:58 Zane nerds out with Real Clear Stats 1:25:23 Is one game to 11 too short? 1:30:33 Strategy changes for rally vs traditional scoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See? Even super old, wrinkly people can be cute sometimes. Even if they are just... so OLD! You can read "The First of Masny Evenings" by Rune Soldier Dan here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/535629/the-first-of-many-evenings

Send us a textEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW MLP ORLANDO  | Breakdown of the first MLP event of the 2025 Season with the episode leaving Jimmy Miller speechless after MLP issues a statement… In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk all about the very first Major League Pickleball event held in Orlando this past weekend. They dive into the good, the bad and the ugly. We hear their thoughts on MLP Team Dynamics, Scoring and Match-Ups from the event. They end the episode by answering your questions. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!—————————Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC0425” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs:https://modballs.4com/products/modballs Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pagesNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   —————————0:00 Intro2:15 The Picklr 4:06 Stack Athletics 5:18 Pickleball Central5:28 PPA/MLP Spectating 6:47 NBA Playoffs08:09 MLP DoorDash08:58 Lifetime Venues for PPAs using their balls(?)10:11 PPA Atlanta10:35 MLP Orlando Review: Areas for Improvement 15:27 Dress/Color Etiquette 17:10 MLP Orlando Review: Areas for Improvement continued  18:35 MLP Orlando Review: The Highlights 19:30 Celebrity Exhibition Events in Sports22:52 MLP Orlando Review: The Highlights continued 23:30 MLP Team Dynamics, Scoring, Match-Ups and more 27:58 MLP Scoring, Teams, Match-Ups and more 33:24 C&D Pickleball Nets 34:03 More MLP Orlando, Match-Ups, Substitutes and more 01:12:52 Vulcan  01:14:10 Final MLP Thoughts 01:18:36 US Open01:20:57 Closing thoughts  01:22:28 Holey Performance Giveaway 01:24:54 Q&A01:35:35 MLP Statement on the Orlando Altercation 01:36:54 Q&A continued

We're back with part 2 of the Mold podcast! In part one we spoke with Kirby Mitchell, an attorney and the legal director of the upstate Medical legal Partnership, a nonprofit that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of South Carolina, helping folks deal with their mold issues. For part 2, we spoke with Dr. Kerry Sease, a pediatrician who represents the medical side of the MLP, and who was able to speak with us about the health effects of mold. For Play Hard, the fungus just doesn't stop! as we join HRP's CFO Joe Cardinale to talk about the hit show Last of Us, a show about how fungus ends the world. A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

In this episode we answer emails from Marco Esquandolas and Multi-Family Investor.  We discuss a long-term diversified Roth portfolio for a 13-year old, modelling Delaware Statutory Trusts in a portfolio, transitioning out of an all S&P 500 allocation in a taxable account, PFIX, Sabine Royalty Trust and individual stocks in retirement portfolios, and M1 Finance.Note/Correction:  Sabine is actually NOT structured like an MLP but as a true trust and therefore issues 1099s, not K-1s like most companies in the oil & gas royalty space.Links:Shannon's Demon Article:  Unexpected Returns: Shannon's Demon & the Rebalancing Bonus – Portfolio ChartsIDMO vs EFG (and other international growth funds) Analysis:  testfol.io/analysis?s=4PEQ1YvTbAMBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:Dive into the world of strategic portfolio building with this illuminating episode where Frank tackles questions from two distinct investors at opposite ends of the age spectrum. A father shares his 13-year-old son's Shannon's Demon-inspired portfolio that's being built for an ultra-long 50+ year time horizon, featuring a balanced approach to growth and value across both domestic and international markets. Frank offers targeted advice on fund selection while celebrating this young investor's precocious financial journey.The conversation shifts dramatically when an engineer earning $250,000-300,000 annually shares his detailed retirement strategy with hopes of financial independence before 50. With $3.4 million spread across multiple investment vehicles including real estate, this listener puzzles over how to transition to a risk parity portfolio without triggering a substantial tax bill. Frank methodically dissects several aspects of this complex situation, questioning the wisdom of backdoor Roth conversions during peak earning years and clarifying misconceptions about Delaware Statutory Trusts as bond substitutes.What makes this episode particularly valuable is Frank's blend of technical advice and practical wisdom. He cuts through complex tax and investment strategies to offer straightforward solutions - identifying tax-loss harvesting opportunities, rethinking account structures, and focusing on expenses rather than arbitrary portfolio targets. The discussion extends to specialized investments like royalty trusts and interest rate hedges, providing listeners with a masterclass in portfolio construction that balances theoretical ideals with real-world constraints.Whether you're managing investments for the next generation or planning your own early retirement, this episode delivers actionable insights on building resilient, tax-efficient portfolios tailored to your unique circumstances. The principles shared apply across market conditions and investment goals, making this essential listening for any DIY investor seeking to optimize their financial future.Support the show

Major League Pickleball Commissioner Samin Odhwani is the special guest on a new PicklePod. Commish previews the opening of the 2025 season, explains the updates behind expanded distribution and owner-hosted events. Next, Brooklyn Pickleball Team GM, Josh Gartman, breaks down the name swap between the Brooklyn and the DC team. Gartman recaps his offseason moves and the reunion of some of his championship players. Finally, Zane did a deep dive on the MLP rulebook and discovered that new serve rules are active in Orlando. And that's not all, new rules are in place for roster substitutions, home team advantages, and order of play. Pickleballs take 100 years to breakdown in a landfill. This new BioBall™ only takes 5 years, it lasts 5x longer on the court than anything else, and we all loved it in our play tests. Save 10% with code THEDINK https://komodopickleball.com/products/bioball?srsltid=AfmBOooBGMnny9yZ7LGDmm_kv2oPLvn3ZKbMUlJUXftTFVumY815CdJJ&sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Sadim Odhwani 0:00 Expanding MLP's reach in 2025 5:20 Saturday and Sunday Showcase matches 8:01 Returning to where the bodies are buried 10:20 What surface are we playing on? 13:18 Breaking News: Samin announced as new MLP Commissioner 15:25 Love or hate the Carolina Hogs 18:15 Blind ranking pro sports commissioners 25:51 Samin steals Zane's MLP legacy Add sound for transition at 28:50 and title Josh Gartman 28:50 Brooklyn PB Team GM Josh Gartman joins the pod 30:50 New York roots made the swap a no-brainer 32:45 Brooklyn adds Kawamoto and Newman in off-season 34:54 Blind ranking MLP GMs 39:55 ‘Fake News' surrounding tennis vs pickleball 43:45 Andre Agassi to partner with ALW at US Open 51:20 Leigh Waters looking for another pro gold at US Open 52:47 Big drama matches at MLP Orlando 59:58 Serve rules get an overhaul before MLP season 1:01:34 Substitution rule changes - 2-point penalty 1:05:50 Tice rapid fire questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded on April/19/2025==========In today's episode of The MBS Show, Norman Sanzo does the show solo and tries not to flub his lines. Join us as we talk and discuss the MLP news of the week and more. It's going to be an awesome episode!!!==========CreditsIntro & Outro Song- Title: The MBS Show Theme Song- Artist: Andy "MandoPony" Stein

Sorry if this one is a little too hot and sweaty for you all. We are just too sexy on regular episodes, let alone ones with this title. You can read "Limestone Pie works at a phone sex operator" by P-Berry here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/364885/limestone-pie-works-at-a-phone-sex-operator

I just got my own DNA test back... Turns out I'm 32% not funny. Still, at least I'm not a purple alicorn. You can read "Twilight Takes a DNA Test" by Dewdrops on the Grass here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/489381/twilight-takes-a-dna-test

After the holidays, all I would like to do is sit back and relax with some nice video games. Yeah, yelling and cursing at the unfairness in video games is considered relaxation, right? You can read "A Post-Christmas Cacophony" by TheStallionofDarkCavalry here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/509310/a-post-christmas-cacophony

And so we have come to the end of our adventure. Our little Twilight has come a long way, and I must say, I am proud of her. But do you know who I'm more proud of? You. Dear listener, if you've gotten this far in The Celestia Code with us, you are truly the best of us. 130 episodes after we began, we can finally say adieu to this wonderful fic. You can read "The Celestia Code" by iisaw here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/141549/the-celestia-code

Send us a textTyler and Jimmy start this episode with a storytime about Jimmy's 7 on 7 football team before briefly discussing March Madness. They preview the upcoming tournament, the PPA Red Rock Open, discussing the new hybrid schedule and provide their predictions for who will make the semifinals and beyond. Tyler and Jimmy also mention the trade between Allyce Jones and Alix Truong, conferring about the disparity between Premier and Challenger and how vital a strong women's doubles team is for MLP scorelines. Stay tuned for a potential pod at the tournament, since Jimmy will be in attendance. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!—————————Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC0325” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs:https://modballs.com/products/modballs Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pagesNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --0:00 Intro1:00 Jimmy's Storytime6:50 The Picklr9:28 Pickleball Central10:12 March Madness11:12 PPA Red Rock Preview14:25 Men's Singles Preview20:28 Women's Singles Preview22:10 C&D Nets25:37 Mixed Doubles Preview31:50 Allyce & Alix's trade38:44 Mixed Doubles Preview Continued40:02 Vulcan41:02 Men's Doubles Preview44:58 Women's Doubles Preview49:06 Holey Performance

Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, where we bring clarity, context, and deeper perspective to the stories shaping the wrestling world. In Episode 117, we lead with WWE's most consequential announcement to date: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk will headline WrestleMania 41 in a long-awaited Triple Threat. It's a collision of former allies, bitter rivals, and legacy-defining stakes. We trace the path that brought them here — from Shield history to Royal Rumble chaos — and what this match means in a post-Bloodline WWE. We then turn to John Cena's blistering return promo in Brussels, where he seemingly severed ties with the fans who once defined his career. His scathing words — delivered with cutting intensity — reframed his past, questioned the crowd's loyalty, and set up a collision with Cody Rhodes that's as much about identity as it is about pride. Over in NJPW, David Finlay has claimed the 2025 New Japan Cup, setting up a date with destiny at Sakura Genesis. We break down his tournament run, his transformation into Bullet Club's modern leader, and what this moment means for NJPW's long-term direction. We also take a heartfelt detour to reflect on the retirement of ROH original Homicide, who wrestled his final match on his birthday in Brooklyn after revealing a serious medical diagnosis. It's the end of an era — and we celebrate the grit, fire, and legacy of a true indie legend. But that's not all — this episode is packed with compelling side stories and emerging threads from across the wrestling spectrum: Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling's rise and plans to crown its first-ever champions in Toronto. Updates on WWE's new ID Championship Tournament, launching during WrestleMania Week at GCW and FSW. Lex Luger's WWE Hall of Fame induction and his desire to be inducted by Sting — a request that could challenge the AEW/WWE divide. The growing chaos in NXT with the rise of the new faction Darkstate, and what it means for the brand's creative direction. The suspension of Alberto El Patron in Tijuana, and the fallout from his post-match incident. Jeff Jarrett's surprise return to AAA, promising to defend the vacated tag titles with a mystery partner at Rey de Reyes. Confirmations for GCW's Bloodsport XIII, including appearances from Pete Dunne, Karrion Kross, and Natalya during WrestleMania week. Konosuke Takeshita's House of Glory debut, adding more crossover intrigue to AEW's indie footprint. And early movement in the 2025 Owen Hart Cup, with Hangman Page and Will Ospreay the first entrants revealed. From headline-making moments to the undercurrents that keep the wrestling world thriving, Wrestling Tonight covers it all — with nuance, depth, and genuine passion. Join us for all of that and more at theturnbuckletavern.com, and support the show via Patreon for just $2.99 a month.

Chapters:0:00 - Intro00:40 - Chris played in a MLP style tournament7:08 - Adidas launch event14:32 - Aizec's main paddles22:35 - Chris' main paddles44:40 - Main backup pass (paddle game)

The fic: "'Eyasluna' means 'Young Hawk Moon'" The moronic podcasters: "But what does 'Eyasluna' mean?" In another news, recording this podcast reminded Jen to finally listen to Pink Pony Club by Chappel Roan. She rather enjoyed it. You can read "Eyasluna" by The Red Parade here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/523366/eyasluna

Welcome to another episode of The McGuffin Show

Ahead of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling "Mayhem" this weekend Scott D'Amore chats exclusively to Cultaholic's Tom Campbell about MLP's future plans, booking WWE ID talent, TNA's current partnership with NXT and - of course - John Cena's heel turn in Canada.The revival of the legendary Maple Leaf Wrestling brand continues with MAYHEM, LIVE from St. Clair College March 14 & 15 2025! Watch LIVE around the world on TrillerTV.NWA World's Heavyweight ChampionshipTHOM LATIMER (c) vs BISHOP DYERPWA Champion's Grail ChampionshipROHAN RAJA vs RICH SWANNKAITO KIYOMYA vs SHELDON DEANWWE ID MatchKylie Rae vs Zoe SagerStreet FightPCO vs MICHAEL AR CLARKPlus MATT CARDONA, GISELE SHAW, THE UNDISPUTED KINGDOM, SERENA DEEB and more names TBA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alright, I take it all back. Celestia has it WAAAAAY easier than Luna. You can read "A Cleansing Tale" by Karrakaz here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/281462/a-cleansing-tale You can read "Her Most Sacred Duty" by Drunk Luna here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/529910/her-most-sacred-duty

Welcome back to The McGuffin Show, your go-to podcast for all things Pickleball! In this episode, Tyson is joined by K-mac, Meg, and special guest Federico Staksrud (his former Orlando Squeeze teammate) to share insider tips, personal stories, and big news from the Pro Pickleball world. From exploring the dynamics of new team trades to discussing referee challenges and paddle innovations, this episode has it all. Tune in for candid conversations, big laughs, and game-changing insights!

The king is in the building. Pickleball's No. 1 ranked singles and doubles player Federico Staksrud joins the pod. We cover Fed's controversial semifinal loss to Hunter Johnson at the PPA Mesa Cup. Next we talk targeting and Fed explains how the rule was immediately suspended after the failed call on Hayden Patriquin. Finally, the guys question if Fed receives the respect he deserves considering his No.1 ranking or he is stuck in the shadow of Ben Johns. PSA: Pickleballs take 100 years to breakdown in a landfill. This new BioBall™ only takes 5 years, lasts 5x longer, and we loved it in our play tests. Please consider eco-friendly play with a ball that is just as good, lasts longer, and is the same exact price. Save 10% with code "THEDINK". https://komodopickleball.com/products/bioball?srsltid=AfmBOooBGMnny9yZ7LGDmm_kv2oPLvn3ZKbMUlJUXftTFVumY815CdJJ&sca_ref=8092923.JzF5RFN4VCnZ8y Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 An empty tank for bronze medal matches 7:18 The new singles strategy is to stay back 11:14 Any hope for the drop serve? 12:00 Tempers flare in Fed vs Hunter Johnson semifinal 20:45 Do you regret the ‘Non-American' comment? 23:23 You can't challenge a challenge 28:57 What was the ‘medical timeout' for? Who were you flipping off? 33:19 The first targeting call got reversed immediately 38:20 The poster boy of Adidas but using a JOOLA paddle 42:08 Any case for using a singles vs doubles paddle 44:42 ALW had an all-time performance 47:19 MLP announces ability to steal players 52:29 Did you get enough respect being the world's no. 1 player? 58:30 Blind ranking 5 signature shots 1:01:02 The first paddle challenge of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode Tyler and Jimmy discuss the multiple MLP fines that he has received. They also discuss last week's tournament, the PPA Mesa Cup. Tyler and Jimmy recap each event, sharing exciting stories like Julian Arnold & Lauren Stratman's cat-sitter gone wild, Federico Staksrud's “medical” timeout, Kate Fahey's f-bomb, and the upset of the century. They finish the episode off by answering your interesting questions.  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!—————————Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC0225” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs:https://modballs.com/products/modballs Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pagesNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --0:00 Intro 1:47 Jimmy's storytime7:31 Picklr8:46 Pickleball Central9:20 Holey Performance12:14 MLP fined Jimmy30:05 PPA Mesa Recap32:30 Men's Singles Recap43:57 C&D Nets45:20 Women's Singles Recap49:36 Mixed Doubles Recap58:07 Vulcan59:20 Women's Doubles Recap1:04:29 Men's Doubles Recap1:17:10 Q&A

It's a full house on the PicklePod this week as we hear from four special guests. First up is Erik Tice who breaks down the Max Freeman contract situation and the surprising results of the MLP keep/drop exchange. Then Zane goes off on how he judges if a player is a bad line caller or flat-out cheater. Next up, John Kew gives us the update on the Ronbus Ripple listing and subsequent de-listing that had paddle fans scratching their heads. Finally, the first international signed UPA players, Tom Evans and Helena Spiridis share their journey to pro pickleball and Tom breaks down his big win over Federico Staksrud. Try out the shoes that are Zane-tested and Zane-approved, the new XRZ shoes from SQAIRZ https://sqairz.com/ Get your BioBalls at http://komodopickleball.com/ Let's keep our courts green, one rally at a time. Have your own pickleball glow-up with new apparel from MUEV https://muevbrand.com/ Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Erik Tice 0:00 What happened with Max Freeman contract? 5:04 Will Howells is in a unique situation 10:22 The Hustlers dropped their ENTIRE team 13:20 60% of players will change teams in 2025 15:05 Suprised by the Kate Fahey drop 18:30 How long to turn D1 tennis player into MLP player? 21:31 Federico Staksrud in paddle turmoil 28:28 New UPA-A targeting rule debate 35:30 Retaliation will also be punished 41:45 Zane landed a new shoe deal 48:56 Searching for the best player in NYC 52:19 Zane's glow up is in session 55:18 Cheating - just cheating 1:00:48 Is cheating a byproduct of hot paddles 1:03:35 Jay and Fed weigh in on line calls 1:12:10 A malicious nasty nelson is a wild move 1:14:39 Did we go too hard on the Collin episode? 1:18:45 Max Freeman forced to drop top partners i.e. Ben 1:28:20 Zane got nasty nelsoned by Jack Sock 1:31:45 ALW got asked to prom picture 1:33:54 Pickleheads raised 2.5mm 1:37:30 Coincidental loss for Fed in Tucson with Adidas paddle 1:40:49 Hunter are Parris dominated Super Bowl Sunday Leo Meme 1:43:05 Andrei and Alshon looked dangerous in Tucson 1:46:25 Blind ranking backhand flicks John Kew 1:50:50 John Kew digging up bones 1:53:25 Finally back to pickleball - What happened to the Ripple? 1:56:55 There are different versions of the Ripple that hit the market 2:02:00 What motivated USA Pickleball to test a second batch? 2:05:27 All approved paddles will also get PBCoR stamp Tom Evans and Helena Spiridis 2:09:15 Say hello to Tom and Helena 2:15:20 Tom started getting results in 2023 2:18:55 Which pros were you intimidated by? 2:20:32 Where are pickleball hubs in Australia? 2:23:38 When are making the move to the US? 2:26:18 Top 3 players in Australia 2:28:26 Signed on with UPA and eligible for MLP 2:33:42 What are the biggest differences between U.S. and Aussie pickleball 2:35:30 Tom's big win over Federico Staksrud 2:38:50 Guess my DUPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alright, well, now that I've got your attention, Spoiled Rich had SOME good points! You can read "The One Where Filthy Rich Finally Grows A Pair" by deadpansnarker here: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/558509/the-one-where-filthy-rich-finally-grows-a-pair 

Recorded on February/15/2025==========In today's episode of The MBS Show, Norman Sanzo does the show solo and tries not to flub his lines. Join us as we talk and discuss the MLP news of the week and more. It's going to be an awesome episode!!!==========CreditsIntro & Outro Song- Title: The MBS Show Theme Song- Artist: Andy "MandoPony" Stein

Send us a textIn this episode Tyler and Jimmy discuss all things MLP, including the on-going trades and cash considerations. Jimmy discusses his hypothesis on Charles Darling and Proton's distribution of signed players. They also give a preview on the upcoming PPA tournament, the PPA Mesa Cup. Tyler and Jimmy leave their predictions and touch upon some potentially spicy match-ups, as well as new partnerships that have the potential to reach Championship Sunday. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!—————————Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC0225” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs:https://modballs.com/products/modballs Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pagesNEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemfInstagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook: / tyler.loong   --0:00 Intro7:18 MLP Rundown23:18 Vulcan24:40 PPA Mesa Preview26:49 Men's Singles Preview31:25 Women's Singles Preview32:53 Mixed Doubles Preview38:50 C&D Pickleball Nets40:48 Men's Doubles Preview45:57 Women's Doubles Preview53:57 Jimmy's Furnace

Join Tyson McGuffin, K-Mac, and special guest Andrei Daescu in this lively episode of The McGuffin Show, where they tackle everything from chilly Coeur d'Alene weather to intense pickleball tournaments. Get an insider's look at how Tyson and Andrei navigated their recent tournament performances, juggling family life, paddle changes, and the evolving tactics of professional pickleball. From recounting Valentine's Day festivities to dissecting backhand shots and MLP trades, this episode is a must-watch for any pickleball enthusiast.Episode Highlights:0:00 ❄️ Tyson introduces the podcast in brisk Coeur d'Alene, welcoming K-mac and pro player Andrei Daescu.1:20

What if creating frictionless digital experiences wasn't about removing all friction, but adding the right friction at the right time? Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they talk with Nakul Goyal, VP of Growth at CARFAX. With over two decades of experience, including roles at TripAdvisor and Berkshire Hathaway's Oriental Trading Company, Nakul shares his passionate approach to building high-performing teams, measuring ROI, and evolving products from simple solutions to comprehensive platforms that customers love.In this episodeBuild high-performing teams by focusing on the right people, clear goals, established rituals, and continuous feedback through radical candor.Instead of eliminating all friction, focus on implementing the right friction in the right places to build user trust.Calculate ROI by looking beyond direct costs to include the full investment of team time and resources.Want more tips and strategies to create frictionless user experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!CARFAX Website: https://www.carfax.com/Nakul's Email: NakulGoyal@gmail.comNakul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakulgoyal/Chuck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npaladino/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Friction and Digital Growth(01:48) Eliminating Friction in Digital Growth(02:50) Building Trust with the Right Friction(06:50) CARFAX's Evolution(13:27) The Importance of Staging Environments(17:25) Future of Digital Experience and Testing(24:44) Cultivating High-Performing Teams(29:14) The Importance of Radical Candor(33:38) ROI Mindset(38:15) Balancing MVP and MLP(44:14) Conclusion

Try a walking desk while studying ML or working on your projects! 3Blue1Brown videos Background & Motivation: RNN Limitations: Sequential processing prevents full parallelization—even with attention tweaks—making them inefficient on modern hardware. Breakthrough: “Attention Is All You Need” replaced recurrence with self-attention, unlocking massive parallelism and scalability. Core Architecture: Layer Stack: Consists of alternating self-attention and feed-forward (MLP) layers, each wrapped in residual connections and layer normalization. Positional Encodings: Since self-attention is permutation invariant, add sinusoidal or learned positional embeddings to inject sequence order. Self-Attention Mechanism: Q, K, V Explained: Query (Q): The representation of the token seeking contextual info. Key (K): The representation of tokens being compared against. Value (V): The information to be aggregated based on the attention scores. Multi-Head Attention: Splits Q, K, V into multiple “heads” to capture diverse relationships and nuances across different subspaces. Dot-Product & Scaling: Computes similarity between Q and K (scaled to avoid large gradients), then applies softmax to weigh V accordingly. Masking: Causal Masking: In autoregressive models, prevents a token from “seeing” future tokens, ensuring proper generation. Padding Masks: Ignore padded (non-informative) parts of sequences to maintain meaningful attention distributions. Feed-Forward Networks (MLPs): Transformation & Storage: Post-attention MLPs apply non-linear transformations; many argue they're where the “facts” or learned knowledge really get stored. Depth & Expressivity: Their layered nature deepens the model's capacity to represent complex patterns. Residual Connections & Normalization: Residual Links: Crucial for gradient flow in deep architectures, preventing vanishing/exploding gradients. Layer Normalization: Stabilizes training by normalizing across features, enhancing convergence. Scalability & Efficiency Considerations: Parallelization Advantage: Entire architecture is designed to exploit modern parallel hardware, a huge win over RNNs. Complexity Trade-offs: Self-attention's quadratic complexity with sequence length remains a challenge; spurred innovations like sparse or linearized attention. Training Paradigms & Emergent Properties: Pretraining & Fine-Tuning: Massive self-supervised pretraining on diverse data, followed by task-specific fine-tuning, is the norm. Emergent Behavior: With scale comes abilities like in-context learning and few-shot adaptation, aspects that are still being unpacked. Interpretability & Knowledge Distribution: Distributed Representation: “Facts” aren't stored in a single layer but are embedded throughout both attention heads and MLP layers. Debate on Attention: While some see attention weights as interpretable, a growing view is that real “knowledge” is diffused across the network's parameters.

Samin Odhwani is the newly appointed Chief Strategy Officer at the United Pickleball Association. Heading into his first year in the role Samin and the team at UPA gave Major League Pickleball a major overhaul. Zane and Thomas run through the changes that include a switch from rally to side-out scoring, an addition of 2 players to each premier level roster, and exclusive contracts that require planned be signed to UPA in order to play MLP. Plus for the first time ever, MLP team owners will have control of events in their home city. Will any team take the opportunity to blow pickleball out of the water? As reported by CNBC, each team has the chance to reach profitability on their own terms. For some that includes renting out an airplane hanger for a Lil Wayne concert. Who will top that in 2025? Get your BioBalls at http://komodopickleball.com/ Let's keep our courts green, one rally at a time. Ditch the slip-n-slide and grab some 4on TotalGrip Spray. Find it on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/4on-Total-Grip-Spray-Pickleball/dp/B0CDQSZ61M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A2GTY0IXP720&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lApjO6QjNRWGEN536a4n4xOiruibPTkBAkb75FZX5dHxxFcOWb54K5Dk7rw2PPjjhMdCVWPe5RUlgnYS46GmNYjZ9n-snmPHQG-RqiQOip63yU9bUwqKnDz3o8BvRYsAKnkCUOyfhYVtpKpinHBkRM9I_0sAx-2Q7N2V349YiaDYgZ850wiwx5kIHaZMmP8mWtdWStcYbzr-BaCeSCF3UTcA-q-cf0F2sUB0NICnoYZyTqvSvzuQSR3QK77SUnVf.0Nq2fjcVYIAaS8ov0J7d8LaJjbEe562Do9CaWnluyFU&dib_tag=se&keywords=4on+totalgrip+spray&qid=1737993916&sprefix=4on%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ 0:00 Infinity new rules for MLP 3:17 What's wrong with ‘festival style'? 5:05 Where's the sweet spot in schedule length? 6:43 What the hell is up with the new scoring? 13:03 Pickleball needs to solve awareness first 18:51 Only UPA-contracted players can participate in MLP events 24:10 Case study for Sofia Sewing deciding to sign or remain a free agent 27:32 What does an entry-level contract look like? 31:44 When contracts expire will the structure switch back to incentive-based? 33:14 Rosters are expanding from 4 to 6 players 40:30 CNBC article indicates two teams profitable, looking to add two teams 46:50 Viewership numbers from PickleballTV and YouTube 57:40 What is the sales outlook for expansion franchises? 1:05:40 Any regrets on the Twitter beef with Jilly B? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Tats welcomes pro pickleball player Jay Devilliers, who shares his journey from high-level tennis to discovering pickleball in 2019 while working at Chicken N Pickle. He initially learned through trial and error in tournaments, studying top players like Matt Wright, Ben Johns, and Simone Jardim to develop his game. Jay discusses how paddle technology has changed playstyles, the rise of power and quick hands, and his shift from a patient, dink-heavy approach to a more aggressive, fast-paced game. He breaks down drive-and-crash tactics, evolving strategies, and the importance of adaptability and partner chemistry in doubles. He also shares insights on training, injury prevention, and mindset, emphasizing staying positive, communication in partnerships, and continuously evolving to stay competitive. Jay expresses his love for team events like MLP, though he believes balancing individual and team formats will shape the sport's future. He wraps up with advice for recreational and competitive players—stay adaptable, focus on quick hands, and bring positive energy to every game.

Send us a textIn this episode Tyler and Jimmy talk about the inaugural APP Fort Lauderdale tournament and competing through qualifiers in what Jimmy has appointed as the “GlozDawg Rule”. They also speak about the upcoming MLP season as well as answering some of your most asked questions. Keep an eye out, the world of pickleball may be shaken up this week and an emergency pod may come your way!Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along!—————————Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC1224” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/Use Code "KOTC" to Save 15% on Reset Pickleball Products: https://resetpickleball.shop/ Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/products/modballs Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages...NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/YFmxb8qVyH (https://discord.com/invite/YFmxb8qVyH)Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong  Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pbKOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt  Facebook:https://facebook.com/tyler.loong (https://facebook.com/tyler.loong)--0:00 Intro5:24 APP Fort Lauderdale Recap 15:00 The barrier of entry into PPA - GlozDawg Rule23:30 C&D Pickleball Nets25:12 What will this MLP season look like?35:06 Vulcan37:15 PGA Trade Show 38:37 Holey39:50 Q&A

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Episode 90: Featuring Myles Smith - Myles is an electrifying outfielder, drafted in the 7th round by THE CINCINNATI REDS in this year's MLP draft. He's the 2024 Big West Field Player of the Year, Three-time Big West Field Player of the Week and has earned a ABCA/Rawlings West All-Region First Team honor