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All things Pickleball brought to you by pro pickleball player, Tyler Loong and his co-host and personality Jimmy Miller

  1. 1d ago

    MLP Orlando Was INSANE - Biggest Playoff Moments, Black Bears Heartbreak & MLP Awards

    Send us Fan Mail MLP Orlando delivered one of the most exciting weekends in Major League Pickleball history. This week on KOTC, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down the unforgettable Orlando event, including the Black Bears' heartbreaking playoff elimination, the incredible DreamBreaker against the Slice, the 113-shot rally with Ben Johns and ALW and everything to watch heading into the 2026 MLP Playoffs at Pickler Universe. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back 00:47 Jimmy Gets "Fired" From Coaching 03:08 Pickler Universe Playoff Announcement 07:32 Dominator & New Sponsor: Montis Shoes 10:30 Jared Paul Controversy 16:05 MLP Orlando Recap Begins 16:58 Black Bears vs Slice DreamBreaker 24:31 113-Shot Rally & Orlando Highlights 26:21 Orlando Venue & Court Conditions 27:49 Anna Bright & Meesha Incident 31:26 Happy Birthday Britt Loong 32:13 KOTC All Access & Club Pickleball Mastermind 33:45 Jimmy's 2026 MLP Awards 40:47 MLP Playoff Preview & Team Selections 46:07 More Orlando Storylines 47:06 Jack Sock, Miami & Black Bears Season 50:49 Salary Cap Discussion 53:45 Fan Q&A 01:02:27 Ross Chafetz vs Jim Kloss Debate 01:04:54 Final Thoughts & Sponsor Wrap-Up Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   Montis Pickleball shoes montispickleball.com code KOTC  KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    MLP Orlando Was INSANE - Biggest Playoff Moments, Black Bears Heartbreak & MLP Awards

  2. Jul 28

    Jim Kloss MELTDOWN, MLP Chicago Chaos & Orlando Playoff Predictions

    Send us Fan Mail Another wild week in Major League Pickleball and lots to cover.  This episode covers everything that happened in Chicago, including the biggest controversies on and off the court. Jimmy doesn't hold back with his thoughts on Jim Kloss, we discuss player injuries, MLP professionalism, surprising performances, playoff implications, and preview the massive Orlando finale. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Disclaimer: Jim Kloss fans beware 01:38 Pickler Universe sponsor & MLP Playoffs 03:59 Dominator sponsor 05:26 KOTC All Access 06:56 WNBA highlights & funny discussion 08:41 Zane Navratil misses MLP for a wedding 12:15 Jim Kloss suite controversy 15:54 Jimmy's Jim Kloss rant 19:29 Chicago MLP recap begins 20:18 Armaan Bhatia injury 21:54 Player injuries & contract discussion 23:08 Should MLP have injury reports? 24:38 Megan Dizon vs. Emma Nelson incident 29:23 Chicago Slice surprises everyone 32:30 Bears playoff push 35:42 Top performers from Chicago 37:08 Funny stories from Chicago 38:43 Dallas Dominates & JW Johnson 40:06 Utah Black Diamonds season recap 42:33 Does MLP need a true minor league? 48:25 Club Pickleball Mastermind 49:53 Rapid-fire questions 51:55 Orlando playoff preview 57:47 The Kitchen podcast drama 59:42 Wrapping up Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    Jim Kloss MELTDOWN, MLP Chicago Chaos & Orlando Playoff Predictions

  3. Jul 21

    MLP Trade Chaos Continues + San Diego Recap & Chicago Preview

    Send us Fan Mail The MLP season just got even more interesting. In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP San Diego, discuss the latest trade rumors around the league, analyze the Dallas Flash's surprising championship run, and preview the upcoming Chicago event. 0:00 Intro 0:11 Tyler's brutal drive home from San Diego 3:18 Meeting King of the Court fans 5:28 Pickler Universe sponsor 8:39 MLP playoff race update 9:14 Dominator sponsor 11:00 KOTC All Access 11:53 World Cup & soccer discussion 12:49 Mile world record broken 14:08 Caitlin Clark's historic performance 14:42 MLP trade deadline rumors 15:53 Federico Staksrud's illness in San Diego 16:48 Why roster depth matters in MLP 22:50 Black Bears recap vs. Phoenix 24:22 Dallas Flash's shocking championship run 26:45 LA Mad Drops struggle in San Diego 28:17 Connor Garnett traded to LA 30:14 Why LA moved on from Gabe Joseph 30:56 Should LA have signed Colin Johns? 33:18 San Diego venue review 35:46 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor 37:51 San Diego fan atmosphere 39:19 Should MLP limit player trades? 41:21 The human side of player trades 44:54 Chicago MLP preview 46:28 Teams fighting for playoff spots 50:56 Questions from listeners 53:47 Tyler explains his trade experience 56:02 Irina Tereschenko's incredible emergency sub performance 57:43 California Black Bears explained 58:23 Targeting weaker players in MLP strategy 1:00:36 Questions Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    MLP Trade Chaos Continues + San Diego Recap & Chicago Preview

  4. Jul 14

    Why MLP Keeps Changing the Rules (And Why It Might Be Good)

    Send us Fan Mail The King of the Court Podcast is back! This week Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at the Beer City Open (BCO), discuss the future of Major League Pickleball, and explain why a salary cap could completely reshape the league. 0:00 Should pro players be allowed to gamble? 0:47 Welcome back & crazy stories from BCO 1:44 Beer City Open recap 2:39 World Cup discussion 5:09 McGregor vs Holloway reaction 6:33 Pickler Universe playoff announcement 10:43 Dominator sponsor 12:20 KOTC All Access 13:50 Fan feedback from last week's episode 15:39 Players missing BCO 19:27 International & College teams at BCO 20:54 One Point Challenge discussion 21:37 BCO tournament recap 26:29 Shock vs Mad Drops breakdown 29:30 The Miami Pickleball Club "Fives" jerseys 30:09 Annalie Waters strategy debate 36:20 MLP salary cap explained 41:37 Club Pickleball Mastermind 43:12 San Diego MLP preview 50:11 The business side of player trades 56:00 Listener Q&A 56:42 Is MLP becoming boring? 57:28 Tyler vs Tama singles? 59:01 Trade deadline changes 1:01:14 Behind the scenes with the MLP MC 1:01:45 Dallas vs Newport playoff format explained 1:03:33 The Dink premiere 1:04:21 Final thoughts & outro Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear:  https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    Why MLP Keeps Changing the Rules (And Why It Might Be Good)

  5. Jul 8

    Can Pickleball Ever Go Mainstream? | BCO Preview & MLP Controversy

    Send us Fan Mail The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins in Grand Rapids. This week we preview every first-round matchup, discuss which teams have the best chance to make a run, and debate whether Australia or any of the international teams can pull off an upset. We also dive into one of the biggest conversations in Major League Pickleball this season: strength of schedule, championship court exposure, and whether every team is truly getting a fair opportunity. 00:00 Happy 4th of July & Utah fireworks discussion 03:11 Pickler Universe spotlight & Austrian Open success 05:23 Dominator sponsor spotlight 07:30 KOTC All Access update 08:08 World Cup talk & Mexico vs England 09:42 BCO Mid-Season Tournament preview begins 10:32 Breaking down the international teams 13:18 First-round matchup predictions 15:05 Will players opt out of BCO? 18:19 Explaining the double-elimination format 20:38 FOX & FS1 broadcast schedule 21:37 Championship predictions 22:24 Outdoor conditions & Grand Rapids weather 25:28 MLP strength of schedule controversy 31:22 Championship Court fairness debate 36:40 Should pickleball referees wear cameras? 38:52 What does pickleball need to become mainstream? 41:43 Why Grand Slams matter for pickleball's future 46:16 Tyler responds to online criticism 57:44 Club Pickleball Mastermind 1:00:09 Reacting to "Pickleball Is Dying" 1:03:50 Brand loyalty & constant player movement in MLP 1:06:38 Bobby Bonilla Day & deferred contracts in sports 1:09:00+ More MLP business discussion & player contracts (continues) Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear:  https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    Can Pickleball Ever Go Mainstream? | BCO Preview & MLP Controversy

  6. Jun 30

    Did you see this?

    Send us Fan Mail The professional pickleball world had one of its craziest weeks yet. Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the shocking Rachel R scoreboard incident, controversial MLP trades, surprising upsets, DreamBreakers, player hype, league issues, and what needs to change if professional pickleball wants to continue growing. 00:00 Fan behavior & where the line is 00:48 Welcome back 01:35 World Cup discussion 04:18 Club Pickleball Mastermind 05:00 Pickler Universe 07:36 Dominator 08:23 KOTC All Access 09:10 MLP New York recap 09:57 Massive MLP trade explained 12:24 Hunter Johnson, Elsie & JLG trade 14:02 Why third players matter more than ever 14:44 Ross Chaffetz's farewell post 17:45 Did Chicago make the right move? 18:33 Is Elsie Hendershot overhyped? 24:48 Stop comparing players to Annalee Waters 27:16 Carolina shocks Palm Beach 29:36 Players leaving MLP events 32:12 Does MLP need stricter rules? 34:28 Rachel Rohrabacher scoreboard incident 37:46 Should players receive compensation? 39:36 Bobby's Guy Fieri outfit 40:21 PPA's official response 40:58 Court spacing problems 41:45 DreamBreaker recap 44:10 Ranchers upset the Five's 44:59 MLP standings update 49:03 Should the Mad Drops trade Max Freeman? 52:52 Third players becoming more valuable 53:36 Florida Smash drops Travis Rettenmaier 58:02 Professional commentary discussion 1:01:29 Jared Paul & The Kitchen discussion 1:08:05 Which players deserve the hype? Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear:  https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    Did you see this?

  7. Jun 24

    Did Palm Beach Bend The Rules For Casey Diamond?

    Send us Fan Mail The MLP drama continues. This week Tyler Loong + Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP St. Pete, including the controversial Casey Diamond situation, questions surrounding Palm Beach's roster decisions, the upcoming waiver wire, and what could happen before the trade deadline. They also discuss: * MLP St. Pete atmosphere and venue review * Casey Diamond's surprise appearance * Palm Beach's impressive performance * Jay Devilliers leaving for APP * Future APP and PPA player movement * Tina Pisnik's incredible season * Dream Breaker strategy and whether teams overvalued singles specialists * LA Mad Drops struggles * St. Louis Shock dominance * New York MLP preview * Potential trades before the deadline 00:00 Intro & Remote Podcast Setup 01:07 Club Pickleball Mastermind 02:38 Pickler Universe & MLP Playoffs 05:00 Dominator Sponsorship 05:45 KOTC All Access Update 07:08 First Impressions Of St. Petersburg 08:52 Venue Atmosphere & Crowd Experience 10:30 Rollout Court Discussion 11:58 MLP Attendance Growth Numbers 14:26 Jay Devilliers Heading To APP 16:20 More Players Could Leave PPA? 17:12 Tina Pisnik's Remarkable Season 18:51 APP vs PPA: Who Won The Trade? 19:45 The Casey Diamond Situation Explained 22:27 Why Casey Was Able To Play 24:07 Questions Surrounding Palm Beach 24:58 Waiver Wire & Casey Diamond's Future 27:21 Palm Beach's Strong St. Pete Performance 29:04 Tyson McGuffin Looks Like The Old Tyson 30:08 Does LA Need To Make A Move? 31:49 Anna Bright's Dream Breaker Proposal 34:29 Brooklyn's Position In The Rankings 37:50 Eric Lang's Comments On Team Lineups 40:17 The Columbus Sliders Story 44:24 Players Setting Their Own Lineups 45:18 Have Teams Overvalued Singles Specialists? 49:17 Do Teams Need Better Bench Players? 52:22 Trade Deadline Discussion 53:56 New York MLP Preview 56:36 Thumbnail Title Brainstorming 57:49 Predicting The New York Final 01:00:34 Randall's Island Breakdown 01:02:26 Final Thoughts On St. Pete 01:04:10 Outro & All Access Preview Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear:  https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

    Did Palm Beach Bend The Rules For Casey Diamond?

  8. Jun 16

    Players Quit on Their Teams? MLP Austin Was Absolute Chaos

    Send us Fan Mail MLP Austin delivered one of the wildest weekends of the season. In this episode of KOTC, Tyler and Jimmy break down the biggest storylines from Austin, including player absences, controversial no-shows, heated on-court drama, major trade news, and a full recap of Championship Sunday. The guys discuss the Dallas Flash's shocking performance, the blockbuster Tyra Black trade, Jay D latest controversy involving Lea Jansen and Nico Acevedo, and whether MLP teams are entering buyer-or-seller mode ahead of the trade deadline. 0:00 Super Sunday belt discussion 0:48 Welcome back to King of the Court 1:08 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor spotlight 3:08 Club Pickleball Sandy location review 3:49 Pickler Universe update and ticket information 5:32 Indoor vs outdoor pro pickleball debate 6:14 Dominator sponsorship spotlight 6:58 KOTC All Access update 7:38 "You're taller than Tyler" fan interaction 8:15 Listener bike crash story 9:33 NBA Finals and New York Knicks discussion 11:49 Museum of Ice Cream video update 12:31 MLP Austin recap begins 13:24 Player absences and no-show controversy 15:03 Load management discussion in MLP 16:32 Why showing up matters for your team 17:16 Jesse Irvin's impressive performance while sick 19:34 Tyler reflects on competing with a broken hand 20:15 Team accountability and leadership 21:26 Do star players face consequences? 22:05 J-Dub vs Nico Acevedo incident 23:45 Lea Jansen responds to J-Dub 25:13 Was the controversy overblown? 27:27 Florida Smash shocks Dallas Flash 29:08 Len Yang and Pablo Tellez impress 29:48 Utah Black Diamonds vs Columbus Sliders 30:44 James Delgado shines in mixed doubles 31:29 Texas Ranchers dominate Dallas Flash 32:11 Austin fan attendance review 32:51 Every match mattered in Austin 34:25 Trae Young attends MLP Austin 35:16 Dallas Flash vs Miami Pickleball Club thriller 36:56 Emma Nelson continues to impress 38:21 Why young players are taking over pickleball 39:50 Championship Sunday recap 40:42 Tyra Black traded to Columbus 42:30 Why Columbus made the move 43:18 What Dallas gains from the trade 44:02 Potential future trade scenarios 45:32 Other trade deadline candidates 46:16 MLP roster construction rules explained 46:58 Jimmy apologizes to Dekel Bar 48:40 St. Petersburg MLP preview 49:31 Pool changes explained 50:18 Growth of MLP and Austin success 51:08 Austin venue and court conditions review 53:15 St. Pete Athletic Club preview 54:03 Early St. Pete matchups 55:28 Group A predictions 58:20 Group B predictions 59:53 Travis Rettenmaier injury update 1:00:44 How did Dallas finish last? 1:01:41 Was trading Tyra the right move? 1:02:35 Should players be traded mid-season? 1:04:10 Is the MLP trade deadline too long? 1:04:58 Why isn't Rafa Hewett on an MLP roster? 1:05:52 Ideal pro pickleball facility discussion 1:06:43 Does Dallas need additional support? 1:07:32 Annalee Waters and Anna Bright discussion 1:09:10 How to join the KOTC Discord 1:09:49 ATP strategy discussion 1:10:32 Final thoughts and St. Pete excitement Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/  KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at:  https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc   Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear:  https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC”  kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD  https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram:  Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong   Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt   Facebook:  / tyler.loong    -- Support the show

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All things Pickleball brought to you by pro pickleball player, Tyler Loong and his co-host and personality Jimmy Miller

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  • Creator
    Tyler Loong
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 King of the Court
  • Show Website
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