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The Line is a weekly pickleball.com show where the biggest stories in the sport meet the smartest Polymarket trades. Hosted by veteran broadcaster and MLP Coach Adam Stone and pickleball personality and MLP GM Jimmy Miller, every episode breaks down the latest from the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball. The guys talk player trades, ranking changes, breakout stars, controversial moments, and the sport's biggest storylines. But this isn't just another recap show. Jimmy and Adam use Polymarket's prediction markets, odds lines, analytics, and years of insider experience to let you know what's going on in the sport while ALSO giving you the skinny on where to put your money to make the most back. Expect bold takes, friendly arguments, behind-the-scenes insight, tournament previews and reactions, player stock reports, and predictions that will either look brilliant... or come back to haunt them. Whether you're a recreational player, a die-hard fan, or someone trying to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving world of professional pickleball, The Line delivers entertaining, informed conversations that help you understand not just what happened—but what happens next. New episodes every week. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, tournament coverage, live scoring, player rankings, and the latest gear.

  1. 1d ago

    PPA WORLDS: Insane Draws, Potential Upsets, and Who Wins the Biggest Event of 2026 | The Line S2 E7

    Who’s vulnerable at Worlds—and which underdogs could wreck the draw? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down all five pro events at the PPA Tour's Pickleball World Championships, debating the favorites, dangerous partnerships, and potential upsets. Can Nico Acevedo and Jaume Martínez Vich threaten Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu? Are Australia’s Sahra Dennahy and Danni-Elle Townsend poised to make noise? And can anyone break through mixed doubles’ big three: Ben Johns/Anna Leigh Waters, Hayden Patriquin/Anna Bright, and JW/Jorja Johnson? Plus: the tricky men's singles draw, Jaume’s brutal projected path, young players with serious upset potential, and why Jack Wong vs. Tama Shimabukuro could be must-watch pickleball. The guys also discuss the new MLP team Houston Hammers, the return of MLP’s live draft next season, and Jimmy’s take on how a team’s front office really works. Presented by Polymarket: https://polymarket.com Your home for All Things Pickleball: https://pickleball.com

  2. 6d ago

    Team USA vs. Everybody at MLP Nations Cup: Is an Upset Possible? | The Line S2 E6

    Can anyone stop Team USA at the MLP Nations Cup? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down all eight teams, debate the strongest lineups, and predict who advances—with Ben Johns, Anna Bright, and a loaded American roster entering as the heavy favorites. Who should start for Team USA—and who gets left on the bench? Can Asia Domestic challenge the favorites? And will Asia International, Australia, Europe East, or Latin America emerge from a tightly contested Group B? The guys make their upset picks, identify the players who could swing the tournament, and discuss why playing for your country adds another level to the competition. Plus: takeaways from Australia and Hong Kong, the latest DUPR debate, and a look ahead to the PPA World Championships. Presented by Polymarket: https://polymarket.com Your home for All Things Pickleball: https://pickleball.com Who wins the Nations Cup—and which team has the best chance of upsetting Team USA? Let us know in the comments!

  3. Oct 26

    Genie Bouchard No-Handshake, Ben Johns Upset, & Virginia Beach Picks | The Line S2 E5

    The PPA Tour heads to Virginia Beach and Australia simultaneously, and with many of pickleball's biggest stars missing from Virginia Beach, the door is wide open for some unexpected champions! On Season 2, Episode 5 of The Line, Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down the biggest results from Chicago, including Ben Johns' early men's doubles exit, Roscoe Bellamy's impressive singles title, and the Johnson siblings' dominant performance against Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright. Plus, the guys discuss Genie Bouchard's no-handshake moment with Maria Ford, Catherine Parenteau and Tyra Black's growing chemistry, and whether anyone can challenge Anna Leigh Waters. Then it's time for predictions! Adam reveals his championship probabilities across all five divisions at Virginia Beach, including his favorites, potential upsets, and dark-horse teams. In this episode: Ben Johns' surprising Chicago upset and the latest men's doubles rankingsRoscoe Bellamy's breakout championship performanceCatherine Parenteau and Tyra Black challenging the top women's teamGenie Bouchard and Maria Ford's heated Chicago encounterVirginia Beach championship odds and predictionsKate Fahey's opportunity in women's singlesThe Australia tournament preview and Federico Staksrud's visa complicationsWho are YOUR picks to win Virginia Beach? Drop your predictions in the comments! Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more professional pickleball analysis, predictions, highlights, and news.

  4. Oct 8

    Ben Johns Goes 0–3, Hayden Eats ALW’s Cake & PPA Chicago Predictions | The Line S2 E4

    Would Hayden Patriquin turn down Anna Leigh Waters if she asked him to ditch Anna Bright and team up? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone tackle that question and much more on Episode 4 of Season 2 of The Line! The PPA Las Vegas Open delivered some shocking results, including Ben Johns going 0–3 on Championship Sunday, Hunter Johnson dominating men's singles, and Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright dismantling Johns and Waters in mixed doubles. And the drama didn't stop there. After Anna Leigh Waters fell one title short of her 200th career gold medal, Hayden Patriquin celebrated by eating the cake intended for her milestone! Now the PPA Tour heads to Chicago for a 1,500-point event, and the guys are breaking down the draws, new partnerships, potential upsets, and championship probabilities across all five divisions. In this episode: - Ben Johns' stunning Triple Frown on Championship Sunday in Las Vegas - Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright's statement victory over Johns and Waters - The growing Hayden vs. Anna Leigh rivalry - Would Hayden leave Anna Bright to partner with ALW? - Hunter Johnson's dominant singles performance - Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu's rise in men's doubles - Ben Johns and Jack Sock teaming up in Chicago - JW and Jorja Johnson returning to the mixed doubles draw - Chicago Cup championship predictions and percentages for every division Jimmy and Adam also discuss the expansion of pickleball prediction markets on Polymarket. Who are your picks to win gold in Chicago? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for weekly pro pickleball analysis, predictions, tournament previews, and behind-the-scenes stories or visit https://pickleball.com for more. #Pickleball #PPATour #TheLine

  5. Oct 1

    Ben & Fed’s Shocking Loss + Our Biggest Vegas Upset Picks | The Line S2 E3

    Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone are back for Episode 3 of The Line, breaking down a wild Arizona Open and making their picks for PPA Las Vegas. Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud were stunned in their first match together by Nico Acevedo and Yuta Funemizu — so what went wrong, and how much did the heat, lighting and unusual schedule play a factor? Then the guys turn to Vegas, where Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio look like the team to beat in men’s doubles. Could Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud meet Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in a blockbuster semifinal? And which lower seeds are capable of blowing up the bracket? Jimmy and Adam make their upset picks, including Anouar Braham and Luca Mack over Augie Ge and Jack Sock, while Elliott Schupp and John Lucian Goins emerge as another dangerous team to watch. Plus, Anna Leigh Waters and Anna Bright reunite in women’s doubles, Genie Bouchard returns to pro pickleball for her first event of the new season, and Chris Haworth, Federico Staksrud and Hunter Johnson are separating themselves as the new “Big Three” of men’s singles. Also: does Hayden Patriquin partying in Vegas after turning 21 belong in the handicapping report? Apparently, yes. Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more episodes of The Line and the latest news, analysis and predictions from the pro pickleball tour.

  6. Sep 17

    Ben Johns & Federico Staksrud TEAM UP for PPA Mesa | The Line S2 E2

    Ben Johns and Federico Staksrud are joining forces in Arizona — and Adam Stone and Jimmy Miller break down what the new partnership could mean for the rest of the men's doubles field. The guys also recap a brutally hot PPA Tour stop in North Carolina, including JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson's huge upset over Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, before turning their attention to the Veolia Arizona Open. Plus: Anna Leigh Waters sits out women's doubles, leaving a wide-open bracket; the new WPR rankings create some strange draws and bye situations; Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu switch sides; and Adam gives his percentages across men's doubles, women's doubles, mixed doubles, and singles. In this episode: • Ben Johns & Federico Staksrud's new partnership • JW & Jorja Johnson upset Ben & Anna Leigh • Why Anna Leigh isn't playing women's doubles • The wide-open Arizona women's doubles draw • How the new WPR rankings are changing PPA brackets • Alshon & Daescu switch sides • The men's singles "Big Three" • Can anyone challenge Anna Leigh in women's singles? • Adam's Arizona title percentages Polymarket lines for upcoming PPA Tour events are coming soon. Follow along with The Line each week for pickleball betting discussion, matchup breakdowns, and tournament analysis. Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more pro pickleball news, analysis, highlights, and original shows.

  7. Sep 3

    The MLP Finals Were INSANE... Now the PPA Season Begins | The Line S2 E1

    MLP Summer is officially over — and it went out with a bang. On the Season 2 premiere of The Line, Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone break down a wild MLP Finals weekend in New York, including the New Jersey 5s’ championship run, Federico Staksrud’s Finals MVP performance (and celebration), and some of the biggest moments from an unforgettable finish to the MLP season. Then, it’s straight into a brand-new PPA season. The guys preview the PPA National Championships in North Carolina, where brutal heat, new partnerships, a new ranking system, and loaded draws could make things interesting from the opening rounds. They break down: • The biggest takeaways from the MLP Finals • Why fatigue and North Carolina heat could create upsets • Ben Johns’ return to singles — and a first-round matchup with Tyson McGuffin • The new PPA ranking system and its impact on seeding • Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters reuniting in mixed doubles • New partnerships including JW Johnson/Tama Shimabukuro and Tyra Black/Gabe Tardio • The unusual Pablo Tellez/Max Freeman lefty-lefty pairing • Predictions and win probabilities across every PPA division • Which underdogs could actually make a run MLP may be finished, but the pickleball season isn’t slowing down. The Line is presented by Polymarket. Think you know what happens next? Put your pickleball predictions to the test on Polymarket.com. Subscribe to Pickleball.com for more pro pickleball analysis, predictions, news, and betting discussion throughout the PPA season.

  8. Aug 26

    Dallas Took Down Ben Johns… But St. Louis Is Different -- MLP Finals Preview | The Line S1 E10

    The Dallas Flash just pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the MLP season. Now, can their Cinderella run survive the St. Louis Shock? Jimmy Miller and Adam Stone recap a wild Newport Beach playoff weekend, including JW Johnson and the Dallas Flash taking down Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops. The guys break down what went wrong for LA, why JW continues to look like one of the best players in the world, and whether Dallas has any chance of pulling off another massive upset in New York. Then it's time to preview the MLP semifinals. The New Jersey Fives chose Brooklyn—but Jimmy isn't convinced that was the right decision. With Christian Alshon and Rachel Rohrabacher presenting serious matchup problems, could Brooklyn actually knock off Anna Leigh Waters and the No. 1-seeded Fives? Jimmy is willing to call the upset. Meanwhile, Jimmy has a MUCH stronger prediction for the other semifinal: the St. Louis Shock are going to “absolutely obliterate” Dallas. After three years of building one of MLP's strongest rosters—and spending big to do it—is this finally the year St. Louis wins the championship? In this episode: Dallas Flash stun Ben Johns & the LA Mad Drops Is JW Johnson playing like the best player in the world? What went wrong for Ben and the Mad Drops? Why MLP team chemistry matters so much New Jersey Fives vs. Brooklyn semifinal breakdown Can Christian Alshon & Rachel Rohrabacher upset the Fives? The DreamBreaker decision that could change everything St. Louis Shock vs. Dallas Flash predictions Why Jimmy thinks the Shock will destroy Dallas Best MLP Championship value on Polymarket Would a title-less season be a failure for St. Louis? Jimmy's Shock vs. Brooklyn championship prediction The MLP Championship comes down to New York City, and Jimmy and Adam are breaking down the matchups, the odds, and where they see value before the biggest weekend of the season. Visit Polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit Pickleball.com for pro pickleball news, analysis, interviews, highlights, and tournament coverage.

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The Line is a weekly pickleball.com show where the biggest stories in the sport meet the smartest Polymarket trades. Hosted by veteran broadcaster and MLP Coach Adam Stone and pickleball personality and MLP GM Jimmy Miller, every episode breaks down the latest from the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball. The guys talk player trades, ranking changes, breakout stars, controversial moments, and the sport's biggest storylines. But this isn't just another recap show. Jimmy and Adam use Polymarket's prediction markets, odds lines, analytics, and years of insider experience to let you know what's going on in the sport while ALSO giving you the skinny on where to put your money to make the most back. Expect bold takes, friendly arguments, behind-the-scenes insight, tournament previews and reactions, player stock reports, and predictions that will either look brilliant... or come back to haunt them. Whether you're a recreational player, a die-hard fan, or someone trying to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving world of professional pickleball, The Line delivers entertaining, informed conversations that help you understand not just what happened—but what happens next. New episodes every week. Visit https://polymarket.com to see pickleball prediction markets and put money on your favorite teams and players. Visit https://pickleball.com for weekly pro pickleball analysis, news, interviews, tournament coverage, live scoring, player rankings, and the latest gear.

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