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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. 5 DAYS AGO

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

    Emergency pod activated. 🚨 We just got off the phone with Duke — 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? Duke 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 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 ------------------ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. New Tech will End Sandbagging

    12/06/2023

    New Tech will End Sandbagging

    Description: MLP creator Steve Kuhn joins PicklePod this week. Steve is addicted to growing the sport of pickleball domestically and internationally. On the pod he unveils new initiatives and projects that will get pickleball into schools, create more playing opportunities and end sandbagging once and for all. Don’t miss an all new episode with pickleball visionary Steve Kuhn. To support Stop Alzheimers Now and submit your question for the pod visit: https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/don... 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/sig... -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 Let’s get right into rally scoring 5:45 Pickleball Cares and pickleball politics 12:48 A global perspective on Pickleball 17:50 A billion players worldwide 29:30 Steve Kuhn Pickleball Ventures 32:10 The highest prize pool in stock options 43:19 Managing different opinions and investors 49:54 Steve Kuhn Snooker superfan 54:50 Bussin with the boys 1:02:51 A new version of DUPR is here 1:07:10 The end of sandbagging 1:18:30 Minor League Pickleball and MLPalooza 1:20:51 PickleMall in Kuhn’s Portfolio 1:28:10 Pickleball’s chance to enter NCAA and high school relevancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 37m
  5. Fines, ejections and Pickleball’s WWE play

    26/04/2023

    Fines, ejections and Pickleball’s WWE play

    The first on-site DQ for paddle delamination, pickleball pro flips the bird to courtside heckler and a new rebel will sell you a juiced-up paddle. We thought we could get away with taking a week off but there is too much happening in the world of pickleball. We cover the Newport Beach Shootout, US Open, and results from the infamous Red Rock Open paddle challenge.   Show Notes: 0:00 Twitter’s MVPs 3:55 Meme of the week 7:35 Mr. Bean meme  10:40 One stream for all the pickleball drama 12:35 Altaf men’s win  13:07 US Open pro results 16:18 The drama-filled Newport Beach Shootout 18:46 Ben and Collin lose to Newell and Locklear 21:09 One singles tournament per month 24:48 Six paddles exceed the limits during MLP testing 29:43 The challenge results from PPA Red Rock Open 34:35 What happened with the Ansboury DQ 42:53 Lea Jansen’s response to Red Rock results 47:37 The guy juicing paddles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
  6. The 33yo Hedge Fund Manager Pulling the Strings in Pro Pickleball

    20/04/2023

    The 33yo Hedge Fund Manager Pulling the Strings in Pro Pickleball

    Owner of the SoCal Hard Eights, Tim Parks, joins the PicklePod. Tim’s insights into MLP financials, sports betting, and building a sports league are shaping the way the game is played. Tim is willing to debate anyone on the merits of rally scoring and brings a unique take to the conventional wisdom of MLP draft strategy. Quite possibly the best episode yet. Show Notes: 0:00 The 'no-due diligence' era 4:50 Always wanted to be a GM 8:30 The best podcast in pickleball 15:25 The billion-dollar businesses surrounding pickleball 22:10 Tim invests in The Dink 26:07 How MLP can build a moat 33:32 Let’s talk about gambling 42:32 Extranalities and the Paragon of Virtue 48:30 Tim’s first pro pickleball experience 56:33 The cold war between PPA and MLP 1:07:43 Dispelling the myths about rally scoring 1:17:04 The Monte Carlo simulation 1:21:34 Convince me to add the shot clock 1:24:23 Coach Anna Bright allowed on court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 36m
  7. The Fastest Hands in Pickleball w/ Special Guest JW Johnson

    15/07/2022

    The Fastest Hands in Pickleball w/ Special Guest JW Johnson

    Description: JW ‘Just Win’ Johnson has won more pro medals than anyone in 2022. If modern pickleball had an MJ vs. Lebron debate, it would be between Ben Johns and JW Johnson. Get a behind the scenes look at the player no one wants to see on the other side of the net. Plus, Tyson is back on reality TV and dominating The Challenge USA, Wednesdays on CBS. Show Notes: 4:40 Tyson is the front runner on The Challenge USA on CBS 9:58 Family time has become pickleball time 14:56 JW Johnson joins the show 21:03 Who is number 1? 28:59 The singles landscape from JW’s perspective 32:04 Fastest hands in the game 42:42 Speedups off the bounce vs out of the air 51:37 The routine for improvement 57:19 High stakes and high emotions at MLP Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
  8. Major League Pickleball Has Become Reality TV w/ Special Guests Mary & Maggie Brascia

    01/07/2022

    Major League Pickleball Has Become Reality TV w/ Special Guests Mary & Maggie Brascia

    Description: Tyson and Thomas are both on vacation but no one is having a better summer than Mary Brascia. She and sister Maggie join the PicklePod to talk Major League Pickleball, recent victories, siblings double strategy and paddle weights. Tyson helps Thomas navigate the dating apps and pitches a new pickleball reality show.   Show Notes: 3:59 The Brascia sisters enter the chat 9:17 Someone is a big fan of ‘unscripted TV’ 11:32 MLP is pure entertainment and the drama is just beginning 16:17 One sister drags the other into pickleball 21:00 It’s been a Mary Brascia summer 24:41 Tyson’s starting a paddle weight database 28:39 How to play doubles with your sibling 32:13 The art of weighting a paddle 35:30 The Pickleball Bachelor coming this fall  40:34 Chemistry is key for MLP Socials Follow The Dink Pickleball Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Follow Tyson Apostol Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Official Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
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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
    180
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All Rights Reserved. The Dink, LLC & The Props Network
  • Show Website
    PicklePod

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