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Tyler Loong
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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. 3d ago

    MLP Finals Predictions + Pickleball’s Partnership Problem

    Send us Fan Mail Another week of King of the Court and there’s plenty to get into. Tyler and Jimmy preview the MLP semifinals and finals in Central Park, including Brooklyn vs. New Jersey, Dallas vs. St. Louis, DreamBreaker possibilities, and Jimmy making a VERY confident prediction about who will win the championship. Then we get into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes issues in professional pickleball: partnerships. Why are players constantly dropping partners? When is it justified? Does loyalty still matter? And should the PPA implement a 30-day rule preventing last-minute partner changes? We also discuss the APP defaulting a team over mismatched uniforms, the new Tesla x Selkirk paddle, some surprising World Pickleball Rankings, and Nick Kyrgios' recent suspension and Stack's decision to stand behind him. 00:00 – Jimmy's Undershirt Debate 00:49 – Welcome to King of the Court 01:35 – The Football Team That Refused to Play 03:13 – Football Brawl & Scott Steiner Connection 04:01 – Pickler Universe 05:32 – Dominator 06:17 – Montis Pickleball 07:52 – Jimmy's Pickleball Comeback & "Kill List" 10:49 – MLP New York Preview 12:13 – Jackie Kawamoto Gets Engaged 13:58 – Brooklyn vs. New Jersey Predictions 16:12 – Jimmy Predicts a Brooklyn Upset 16:51 – Dallas vs. St. Louis Predictions 18:16 – Who Wins the MLP Championship? 19:12 – MLP Takes Over Central Park 20:39 – APP Defaults a Team Over Their Uniforms 23:54 – Tesla x Selkirk's New Paddle 26:20 – Pro Pickleball's Partnership Problem 28:02 – Is Loyalty Dead in Pro Pickleball? 29:39 – When Is Dropping a Partner Justified? 31:04 – Should There Be a 30-Day Rule? 33:44 – PPA's New Qualification Rules 34:31 – The World Pickleball Rankings Get Weird 36:59 – Can Players Game the Ranking System? 39:35 – Grayson Goldin Wins in Malaysia 40:22 – Pickleball Nationals Preview 41:04 – KOTC Live Podcast at Nationals 41:47 – Club Pickleball Mastermind 43:09 – Jimmy's Barefoot Lawn-Mowing Advice 43:47 – Nick Kyrgios' Cocaine Suspension 45:46 – Why Stack Stood Behind Kyrgios 48:12 – The Hypocrisy Controversy 49:31 – Final Thoughts on Kyrgios 50:15 – 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 Code "KOTC" at Montispickleball.com    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 Finals Predictions + Pickleball’s Partnership Problem

  2. Aug 18

    Dallas Pulls Off Massive MLP Upset + MLP Playoff Recap

    Send us Fan Mail The MLP playoffs delivered some major surprises, and we're breaking down everything that happened in Newport. The Dallas Flash pulled off a massive upset over Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops after looking like their season was falling apart just a few months ago. We break down how Dallas turned things around, J.W. Johnson's incredible run of form, LA's DreamBreaker decisions, and whether Ben Johns actually "quit" or Dallas simply outplayed them. We also break down Brooklyn's win over Columbus, Jackie Kawamoto's clutch performance, the Shock continuing to dominate, New Jersey surviving Palm Beach, and our predictions for the MLP semifinals and championship. Then we get into whether drafting singles specialists actually makes sense in MLP, Tyler's PPA Challenger experience in Seattle, a controversial new PPA side-switching rule, and some of the upcoming players making noise at Challenger events. Finally, we discuss the PPA's new World Pickleball Rankings system, why singles, mixed doubles and gender doubles are being combined into one ranking, and some of the strange results the new formula could create. Thanks for watching King of the Court! Subscribe for more pickleball news, analysis, opinions and behind-the-scenes stories. 00:00 – Coming Up on KOTC 00:46 – Welcome Back to King of the Court 01:35 – Jimmy Goes Sleeveless  02:18 – Pickler Universe's New DFW Facility 03:06 – Ranking the Best & Worst Airports 06:04 – Dominator Pickleball 07:34 – Jimmy Gets His New Montis Shoes 09:00 – KOTC All Access Hits 140 Members 09:49 – MLP Newport Playoff Recap 10:45 – How Dallas Completely Turned Its Season Around 12:21 – Why Dallas Didn't Blow Up the Team 13:38 – The Moves That Changed Dallas' Season 15:04 – Dallas vs. LA & the DreamBreaker Decision 16:38 – Did LA Make a HUGE Mistake? 17:19 – Ben Johns & Max Freeman Struggle 18:14 – Did Ben Johns Actually Quit? 19:04 – J.W. Johnson Is Playing Like the Best in the World 20:44 – Dallas Pulls Off the Massive Upset 21:32 – Brooklyn vs. Columbus 24:09 – Brooklyn Advances 25:17 – The Shock Absolutely DOMINATE 26:44 – Fives vs. Palm Beach Recap 27:31 – Tina Pisnik's INSANE ATP 29:34 – Can Anyone Beat New Jersey in a DreamBreaker? 30:17 – MLP Semifinal Predictions 31:49 – Why Dallas Is the Team Nobody Wants to Face 33:14 – Who Wins the 2026 MLP Championship? 33:58 – Are Singles Specialists Worth It in MLP? 35:32 – How MLP Draft Strategy Could Change 39:10 – The Problem With Paying for Singles Specialists 40:05 – Potential MLP Changes for 2027 40:50 – Tyler's Seattle Challenger Recap 42:25 – PPA's NEW Side-Switching Rule 43:06 – Why Players Don't Like the New Rule 43:54 – PPA Challenger Men's Doubles Recap 46:05 – Mixed Doubles Challenger Results 47:40 – Challenger Women's Doubles 49:27 – How Challengers Differ From the PPA Tour 50:16 – PPA Australia + Upcoming Events 51:08 – KOTC Live Podcast in North Carolina 53:16 – Mark Wahlberg Shows Up at MLP 54:43 – PPA's NEW World Pickleball Rankings 56:10 – The New Ranking System Gets Weird 57:57 – Major Ranking Surprises 59:25 – Will the New Rankings Bring Singles Back? 1:00:11 – Could Players Be Forced to Play Singles? 1:01:31 – Final Thoughts 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

    Dallas Pulls Off Massive MLP Upset + MLP Playoff Recap

  3. Aug 11

    Things got HEATED during the MLP playoffs.

    Send us Fan Mail We break down Zane Navratil's wild on-court outburst, the drama between Zane and the Palm Beach bench, and whether there's a double standard when it comes to screaming and trash talk in professional pickleball. We also recap the MLP playoff action, discuss Rachel Rohrabacher's lingering injury and post-match comments, and make our predictions for the next round. Plus, James Ignatowich had some surprising words for Tyler on another podcast, Memes of Pickleball sparks controversy with its latest posts, and we respond to the argument that the pickleball business is in serious trouble. 00:00 – All Access  01:29 – Welcome to King of the Court 03:33 – Pickler Universe 05:41 – Dominator 07:04 – Montis Pickleball 09:24 – KOTC All Access 10:10 – MLP Playoffs Recap 11:57 – Zane Navratil's WILD Outburst 13:38 – Zane vs. the Palm Beach Bench 14:29 – The History Behind the Zane & Casey Diamond Beef 15:54 – Chicago Slice Eliminated 16:36 – Brooklyn vs. SoCal + Rachel Rohrabacher 18:25 – SoCal Nearly Pulls Off the Upset 19:59 – Rachel Rohrabacher's Injury Situation 21:31 – Texas Ranchers Advance 23:43 – Dallas Lights Go Out... Conspiracy? 24:29 – MLP Quarterfinal Matchups 25:21 – Who Should the New York Hustlers Pick? 26:44 – Who Should LA Pick? 31:16 – MLP Playoff Predictions 32:19 – Memes of Pickleball Controversy 34:38 – Did the Memes Go Too Far? 38:07 – James Ignatowich Calls Out Tyler 40:31 – Tyler Responds to Ignatowich 41:19 – Is Tyler Polarizing? 42:56 – Zane Doubles Down on Missing MLP for a Wedding 45:11 – Is the Business of Pickleball in Trouble? 47:02 – The Economics of Pickleball Facilities 49:02 – Pickleball's REAL Average Age 50:38 – Why Pickleball Isn't Going Anywhere 51:23 – Club Pickleball Mastermind 52:45 – Listener Questions 53:24 – Dallas Lights-Out Conspiracy 54:06 – MLP Salary Cap Explained 54:49 – Why Isn't QD Dominating APP? 56:14 – Is Zane Navratil Okay? 58:26 – Vivian Glozman's Potential 1:00:05 – Dallas Flash Lineup Decisions 1:00:46 – Reacting to Zane's Freakout 1:01:20 – How All Access Members Submit Questions 1:02:18 – Did MLP's Playoff Format Create Blowouts? 1:03:12 – Another Pickleball Tour War? 1:04:11 – Are Pro Pickleball Salaries About to Crash? 1:04:59 – Final Thoughts & 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  More info on the Montis Pickleball tournament https://lader.sport/event/montis-open 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

    Things got HEATED during the MLP playoffs.

  4. Aug 4

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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)

  8. 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
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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
    215
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 King of the Court
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