PicklePod

Thomas Shields, Zane Navratil
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On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY

  1. 4 MAR

    Emergency Pod: The TRUTH Behind Quang Duong's APP “Signing”

    Emergency pod activated. 🚨 We just got off the phone with Duc — father, manager, and mastermind behind Quang Duong (QD) — to break down the shocking APP announcement and what it really means. Is this another tour war? Did QD actually “sign” with the Association of Pickleball Players (APP)? Is the door closed with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA)? And what actually happened behind the scenes at the Masters? Duc didn’t hold back. He explains: - Why QD’s APP deal is non-exclusive - What really broke negotiations with the PPA - Why Asia is the future of pickleball (and why tours are scrambling) - The “disrespect” that changed everything - Whether QD could still play PPA events this year There’s talk of sponsors pulling out, Asia-based investors stepping in, government pressure, and a candid breakdown of how tours operate differently in the U.S. vs. Asia. If you’ve been confused by the graphics, the “signed” language, and the sudden wave of APP announcements — this episode clears it all up. Strap in. This one got real. Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast 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 -Follow us on IG https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -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 #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  2. 3 MAR

    James Ignatowich Was TERMINATED and Now Sells 10,000 Paddles a Month

    PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ The MLP draft just BROKE the internet… and we’re unpacking all of it. From Anna Bright going for over $1 million to the Dallas Flash meltdown, this Major League Pickleball offseason might be more entertaining than the actual matches. We break down the bidding wars, the strategy behind youth vs. win-now rosters, whether Jack Sock is still a “fool me three times” situation, and why MLP might desperately need a salary cap (and floor). Then things get unhinged. James Ignatowich returns to the pod to talk about: - His UPA contract termination - Building RPM from scratch - Selling 10,000 paddles in a month - Why he’s moving to China - Getting blocked by the PPA - Whether he’s ever playing pro again - And yes… the Johnson siblings rumors We also dive into: - The new post-match cheating fines system - Why more transparency could grow the game - Whether one superstar pro is worth the ROI for a paddle brand - And the wild reality of manufacturing in China - This one is chaotic, honest, and surprisingly insightful. Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast 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 #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 Intro 2:36 Anna Bright draws $1.23 million bid 6:24 The Flash miss out on Jorja Johnson and new salary cap ideas 11:40 More surprises from the MLP Draft 16:49 Trade targets and sharing auction prices 20:21 Zane optimistic on cheating penalties James Ignatowich 25:55 James Ignatowich joins the show 27:43 RPM spawned out of dopamine detox 34:24 Building a cult following 38:39 Banned on social media 42:36 Why James was terminated 45:01 James sells Zane on moving to China 47:00 Questions from the audience 56:35 The “Jade” paddle story 58:53 John Kew’s decision to donate 3:04 Drafting paddles that impacted pickleball history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 21m
  3. He Had a 1% Chance of Winning w/ Michael Loyd

    21/11/2024

    He Had a 1% Chance of Winning w/ Michael Loyd

    Michael Loyd took out some of the biggest names in the game on the World Championship stage. The 21-seed topped Ben Johns, JW Johnson, and Quang Duong in three consecutive days. Based on DUPR, he had a 1% chance to escape the round of 16. We talked about how he devised a winning strategy and how an attitude change has let him be himself on the court. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, highly pure Urolithin A supplement. Use code DINK at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.timeline.com/dink Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 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 Ben Johns was scared to play me 6:50 Michael’s change in mindset was key 8:44 Most tats outside of Tyson 13:30 Avoiding the letdown match 16:37 Most surprised by the Quang upset 21:08 Are you doing anything different with your game 26:41 Is Riley Newman back? 31:23 Quang and CJ upset the Johns bros 36:11 The Gabe Tardio trajectory 38:27 Travis can ‘win that one on my deathbed’ 39:35 Foot fault review escalated in 25-minute review 46:55 Travis stands on principle - looks like 40yr old Loyd 49:15 Is Kate Fahey a clear No. 2? 51:25 The Girlies won in straights - do we have a rivalry? 55:30 Would we ever see a Jorja/ALW partnership? 59:03 How did you like playing MLP? 1:04:11 The Arizona Pickleball League experience 1:08:27 Guess my DUPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 16m
  4. 98% of Matches Won Have THIS in Common w/ Dave Fleming

    04/11/2024

    98% of Matches Won Have THIS in Common w/ Dave Fleming

    Dave Fleming has been dubbed 'The Voice of Pickleball' and we put that name to the test by trying out some new catchphrases. We dissect new stats that reveal what you should be choosing at the coin toss and why getting out to an early lead is more important than ever. Meet Mitopure® the only clinically validated, highly pure Urolithin A supplement. Use code DINK at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.timeline.com/dink Want to own a piece of the pickleball growth? The Pickleball Club is now accepting investors. Learn more at https://www.thepickleballclub.us/invest/ Find an event near you and register to play in The Dink Minor Leagues at https://officialminorleaguepb.com/ Create your own The Dink Minor Leagues event here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/bec208e8a148b8ed4eb36889404fd9fa?r=use1 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 Dave Fleming ‘The Voice of Pickleball’ 4:30 Are paddles too hot? Is that bad for the TV product? 11:30 What is the best route to govern the serve? 17:27 What happens after a pro event 26:02 Do you practice your catchphrases? 28:37 Zane’s takes on commentary 34:11 Pickleball needs a ‘Manningcast’ 37:52 Dave tries out new catchphrases 43:20 Dave’s involvement as the Carolina GM 50:32 Addressing tanking allegations 53:57 How do you coach the best in the world? 56:41 Predictions for the playoffs? 1:03:30 THe data Dave wants to see in the broadcast 1:09:20 Starting fast vs slow according to data 1:11:01 Data around the first serve and better side 1:15:15 The players with the most pickles 1:21:40 Benefitting from the progression draw 1:23:38 Guess My DUPR powered by Mitopure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m
  5. Collin Johns: Cheating vs Innovation, Tour Wars, Net Cords

    18/10/2023

    Collin Johns: Cheating vs Innovation, Tour Wars, Net Cords

    Pickleball’s most analytic player joins the pod for some high-level paddle talk and low-key trash talk. Johns shares his opinion on the new round of paddlegate and why testing will always be chasing innovation. He weighs in on the Tour Wars cease-fire and how pickleball has benefitted from competition over the last 3 years. And finally, Collin addresses his haters about covering 30% of the court and his feud with net cords. To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Win a pickleball facility and lifetime of pickleball gear! https://picklryourcity.kickoffpages.com/ Shop performance-driven comfort from Vuori https://vuoriclothing.com/thedink Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns Rep the latest in dink branded merch at https://repthedink.com/ ------------------ 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.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam Swimply is like AirBnb for pickleball courts. Find your perfect court at https://www.swimply.com/pickleball?utm_source=Partner&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=Launch&utm_id=Dink -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Collin and Zane get into business 3:36 The new paddlegate 9:01 The current level of testing 12:54 The difference between innovation and cheating 20:39 Jilly B calls out 'biggest cheater in the game' 31:30 The players’ responsibility 38:48 The Johns’ status during the Tour Wars 45:30 Recapping the merger  51:52 Matt Wright’s longevity - CJ’s potential partners 57:52 The benefit of the Newman/Wright breakup 1:01:00 The Johns winning strategy 1:08:23 FanDuel lost money setting odds on the Johns 1:09:45 Bryan Bros interest in pickle 1:15:48 Steve Kuhn’s official resignation 1:18:39 Why the net cord hates Collin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 28m
  6. Line calls spark controversy w/ John Cincola

    05/10/2023

    Line calls spark controversy w/ John Cincola

    Description: One of the most viewed instructors on YouTube, John Cincola stops by the PicklePod. Cincola weighs in on the line call controversy at APP Atlanta, he tells us who he thinks will join MLP in the shuffle draft, and almost shares his secrets for playing 2 vs 1. Show Notes: 0:00 Introducing John Cincola 6:50 Overwhelming overrules at APP Atlanta 11:11 Relying too much on ref certification 18:05 Worst calls from your career 23:20 Team Fudge Barr finally takes the top spot 29:05 Andrei the Philosopher pitches a shutout on Championship Sunday 35:00 Roscoe’s top 10 shot and Zane embraces the tomahawk 41:29 The Bryan Bros journey into pro pickle 47:51 Zane is not convinced forehand’s in the right call 50:09 Shuffle draft week in MLP 56:21 Thomas taking on Zane 2 vs 1 1:00:56 John’s Youtube channel + return of Zane Affleck 1:06:01 Political pickleball hypotheticals 1:09:25 College pickleball on the rise and SAN questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m
  7. Raising the barrier of entry w/ James Ignatowich

    23/08/2023

    Raising the barrier of entry w/ James Ignatowich

    James Ignatowich joins the pod from a Sonic parking lot in Kansas City. He breaks down his match-of-the-year contender from TOC and explains why he wasn’t a candidate in the Riley Newman partner sweepstakes.  Zane and Thomas cover Zane’s injury and recap their head-to-head results from last week.  To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Use code DINK20 to save 20% of pickleball apparel at https://dillylife.com/ and receive free shipping on orders over $75. Rep the latest in dink branded merch at https://repthedink.com/ ------------------ 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.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -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 ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Podcasting is hard 6:20 Rec matches with Maurice the Grease 10:20 Is your goose cooked in singles? 17:01 If James can make it anyone can 20:20 An eye for talent - evaluating Dallas Pickleball Club 25:14 The best teammate in pickleball 33:20 Snubbed in the Riley Newman partner search 39:10 The latest from ProXR 46:00 James' first round loss at TOC 55:20 Pat Smith’s resurgence + Zane’s injury 1:04:50 Ranchers new ownership group and Teqball 1:06:10 Stop Alzheimer’s Now questions 1:11:58 Collin vs Matt on the right side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m
  8. A lot of paddles are going to fail

    10/08/2023

    A lot of paddles are going to fail

    For the first time ever, a winner of the PicklePod listener contest joins the pod. He is a former free diver and competitive surfer who outlines the flow state benefits of pickleball. Zane explains the new scrutiny around his signature paddle and gets coerced to auction off a seat at his wedding. Plus a story featuring Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox and ayahuasca in Costa Rica. Learn more about Honcho Pickleball League here: https://www.honchopickle.com/ View open positions at The Dink here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedink/jobs/ To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/donate.html Shop performance-driven comfort from Vuori https://vuoriclothing.com/thedink Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but enjoy free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns Rep the latest in dink branded merch at https://repthedink.com/ ------------------ 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.thedinkpickleball.com/signup/ -Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball* -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 ------------------ Show Notes: 0:00 Honcho Pickleball League and pickleball job openings 4:15 We introduce Connor Irwin, kinda 11:00 Flow state and pickleball 16:41 A new standard for the grit test 22:43 A coaching relationship or serial killer material 27:05 Pros are still young and when to tag an opponent on the ground 35:45 DJ Young is turning things around 39:10 Mindfulness in pickleball, Ayahuasca with MGK and Meghan Fox 46:27 The Kumbaya era is over 52:18 Best pods in pickleball 55:12 Did Ben Johns like losing? 1:03:10 Playing poorly on Adderall 1:08:24 Zane wants to auction seats to his wedding 1:20:10 Stop Alzheimer’s Now questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 32m
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On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY

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  • Creator
    Thomas Shields, Zane Navratil
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All Rights Reserved. The Dink, LLC & The Props Network
  • Show Website
    PicklePod

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