NML Pickleball Podcast

PPA Extravaganza ft. Changing Paddle Testing Standards

After two consecutive PPA events, the NML duo are here to talk everything PPA. They get into some of the biggest storylines from Nationals, weigh in on the PPA changing paddle testing standards mid-tournament and even discuss the PPA’s soon to be released video game.  Website: https://www.nmlpickleball.com/ [https://www.nmlpickleball.com/] Use Code "Ross10" for 10% off on OneShot Pickleball Paddles and Gear: https://oneshotpickleball.com/ [https://oneshotpickleball.com/] Use Code "NMLTEN" for 10% off on Drop Shot District Clothing merchandise: https://dropshotdistrict.com/ [https://dropshotdistrict.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/ [https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball [https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/ [https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/] Timestamps: 2:28 Progressive Draw Takes 12:03 Center Court Shadows  13:29 Collin Johns the Warrior  16:57 Staksrud-Koller Altercation  22:43 Future of Indoor Pickleball 25:44 2.6 Million People Watched Nationals 27:50 PPA Changes Paddle Testing Standards  39:30 Johns Brothers Lose  43:40 JW and Dylan’s Streak  47:24 Garnett v. Alshon  49:15 Girlfriend Corner: PPA Video Game

Do the Best Teams Win at MLP?

After a long four days of pickleball, the boys recap the biggest stories of MLP Dallas. They also answer some of your mailbag questions and Producer Allissa joins the party for another segment of Girlfriend Corner. Website: https://www.nmlpickleball.com/ Use Code "Ross10" for 10% off on OneShot Pickleball Paddles and Gear: https://oneshotpickleball.com/ Use Code "NMLTEN" for 10% off on Drop Shot District Clothing merchandise: https://dropshotdistrict.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/ Timestamps: 1:00 DC vs. Orlando Rematch 10:02 Do the Best Teams Win at MLP? 21:13 Ben Johns and the Chicago Slice 25:48 Player Motivation 32:01 Utah and Anna Leigh Waters 37:48 Were We Wrong About Brooklyn and Dallas? 44:58 Columbus Sliders Surprise 48:25 Premier vs. Challenger Margins 55:17 Mailbag 1:11:08 Girlfriend Corner

Steve Kuhn Resigns; MLP Full Steam Ahead?

After a couple of weeks without tournaments, Jeremy and Chris dig into all the MLP news. They chat about Steve Kuhn’s abrupt resignation from MLP and give their takes on the upcoming Dallas event. The boys also weigh in on the new Nationals schedule, APP switching their scoring system in 2024 and conclude with another segment of Girlfriend Corner.  Website: https://www.nmlpickleball.com/ [https://www.nmlpickleball.com/] Use Code "Ross10" for 10% off on OneShot Pickleball Paddles and Gear: https://oneshotpickleball.com/ [https://oneshotpickleball.com/] Use Code "NMLTEN" for 10% off on Drop Shot District Clothing merchandise: https://dropshotdistrict.com/ [https://dropshotdistrict.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/ [https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball [https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/ [https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/] Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:52 Steve Kuhn’s Resignation 15:40 MLP Dallas Premier Preview 30:28 Challenger Preview 37:16 PPA Nationals Pro Scheduling 42:50 MLP Paddle Testing Data  46:47 APP Rally Scoring 2024? 49:15 Girlfriend Corner ft. Lil Wayne

Jillian Braverman the Paddle Crusader

The NML duo are back in the saddle this week to cover all the recent news in pro pickleball. There are more paddle shenanigans that require some dissection along with PPA Vegas and APP Dallas results. They also discuss the recent MLP location change and Challenger Shuffle Draft.  Website: https://www.nmlpickleball.com/ [https://www.nmlpickleball.com/] Use Code "Ross10" for 10% off on OneShot Pickleball Paddles and Gear: https://oneshotpickleball.com/ [https://oneshotpickleball.com/] Use Code "NMLTEN" for 10% off on Drop Shot District Clothing merchandise: https://dropshotdistrict.com/ [https://dropshotdistrict.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/ [https://www.instagram.com/nmlpickleball/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball [https://twitter.com/NmlPickleball] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/ [https://www.facebook.com/nomanslandpickleball/] Time Stamps:  0:31 Sponsors  4:06 Jilly B the Paddle Crusader  23:22 Are JW and Dylan Closing the Gap? 27:21 Bad Video Review Calls  30:53 Why is Anna Bright Struggling?  34:30 Tweener King Impresses  39:38 Players Should Play More Singles  45:35 APP Dallas Recap  50:03 MLP’s Constant Changes 1:01:00 Challenger Shuffle Draft

Is Ben Johns a Terrible GM?

With MLP Atlanta in the books, Chris and Jer recap all the happenings from the first MLP event of the new season. The NML crew dive into their takeaways from the weekend, play a little bit of where NML was right and wrong, and finish off the episode with another segment of Girlfriend Corner. Like the podcast? Subscribe to our channel and leave a comment or a review. Check out the blog for all of our pro pickleball coverage at www.nmlpickleball.com [http://www.nmlpickleball.com/]. Follow NML on Twitter/X, Instagram and Threads @nmlpickleball Use code “ROSS10” to save 10% off all your pickleball playing needs from paddles to athletic apparel at www.oneshotpickleball.com [http://www.oneshotpickleball.com/] Use code “NMLTEN” to save 10% on all clothing and merchandise from Drop Shot District Clothing at www.dropshotdistrict.com [http://www.dropshotdistrict.com/] Time Stamps: 0:16 Sponsors  2:52 Is MLP More Fun? 10:55 New MLP Scoring System  15:07 DC and the Kawamotos    21:20 Is Ben Johns a Terrible GM?  25:43 Orlando’s Team Construction 30:18 Stratman and Arnold Show Up  34:03 Upside Women  40:15 Challenger Gender Scarcity  47:35 Where NML Was Right and Wrong  1:01:20 Are Dreambreakers Good? 1:04:09 Girlfriend Corner