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Could Anna Leigh Waters Beat Top Pro Men? + Stem Cells in Panama | Certified McNasty Ep# 14

What’s going on guys? Welcome back to another episode of the Certified McNasty podcast! This week, Matt details his wild trip to Panama for a massive 150 million stem cell treatment at Origins Lab —and of course, how he ended up walking two miles across the city just to play pickleball with a broken paddle. Matt and Jason ("Mister Tipsy")  also dive deep into the latest PPA tour drama. Is Hayworth the undisputed #1? We also get into a heated debate: Could Anna Leigh Waters, with her insane 670-day undefeated streak, take down a top 40 men's pro? Plus, we analyze Ben Johns and ALW's mixed doubles dominance , try some Norwegian milk chocolate for the Certified Snack of the Week , and Matt asks for advice on an incredibly awkward $85 barber dilemma. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, leave a like, and let us know in the comments if you think ALW could beat a top male pro!

The $300 Million Pickleball Fraud: The Rise and Fall of a Sports Empire

In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler dive into one of the most shocking stories in the history of the sport: a $300 million investment fraud involving a massive pickleball complex built on fake projections and forged documents. We discuss the fallout and what it means for the rapidly growing pickleball industry. Next, we tackle the "Volley Llama"—a controversial rule involving the kitchen and specific volley techniques. Is it a necessary safety measure or a strategic hindrance?

Nick Kyrgios Plays Pickleball! Desert Smash Highlights & Post-Match Drama #012

What a whirlwind week! In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler recap the star-studded premiere of the new pickleball mockumentary, Pickle Heads, at the iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Matt shares what it was like acting alongside legendary John O'Hurley and gives the film its official "DUPR Rating". Then, Matt heads to the desert for Desert Smash to play with Nick Kyrgios and Anna Bright. Was the tennis superstar actually trying, or was it a "piss poor" effort?. Plus, we dive into the "grunting" incident between Hunter Johnson and Federico Stacksrud—is it a legitimate hindrance or just a sign of frustration?. Finally, Jason recounts his "journalism" moment at the PPA Newport Beach where a confrontation with Kate Fahy almost turned into a TMZ headline. Become a sponsor: CertifiedMcnasty.com Subscribe for weekly pickleball strategy, celebrity news, and heated takes! Follow us on Instagram: @CertifiedMcNasty

The DUPR Reset Explained: CEO Tito Mercado on Pickleball’s Most Controversial Rating | #011

On this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler are joined by Tito Machado, the CEO of DUPR. We tackle the big questions everyone in the pickleball community is asking: What is the DUPR reset? Why do people care so much about their rating? And can the system actually be gamified? Tito shares his journey from the tennis industry (UTR) to leading pickleball's most influential rating system. We discuss the psychology of the pickleball player, why DUPR has become the "gatekeeper" of open play, and how the algorithm uses recency to provide more accurate level-based play.  The "obsessive" nature of DUPR ratings. Explaining the new DUPR reset and the "8-game" rule.  How the algorithm predicts match results and scores with nearly 80% accuracy. Why DUPR transitioned to a for-profit model with ads to support its 50-person team. Jason Adler’s personal concerns about his rating. Subscribe for weekly pickleball strategy, news, and heated takes! Follow us on Instagram: @CertifiedMcNasty Become a sponsor at Certifiedmcnasty.com

Pickleball Upset of the Year? Hayden & Anna’s Masterclass Against the Goats

Jason recaps his silver medal performance at the Epic Pickleball Tour in Carson and his gold-medal singles showdown against the legendary Massi Furlan. We break down the biggest upset in pro pickleball as Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin dismantle Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters in three straight games. Plus, "The Professor" Matt Manasse gives a masterclass on the Around The Post (ATP) shot—how to hit it and how to defend it.  Finally, we celebrate a historic 46-year milestone for USA Hockey and discuss why the brotherhood in hockey is unlike any other sport. Subscribe for weekly pickleball strategy, news, and heated takes! Follow us on Instagram: @CertifiedMcNasty Become a sponsor: Certifiedmcnasty.com