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Send us Fan Mail The PPA's new WPR ranking system is officially here — and it's already creating some VERY strange situations. We break down the PPA Arizona draws, including how Ben Johns can be the No. 22 seed in men's singles but receive a double bye, while the No. 1 seed has to start in the Round of 64. Does rewarding overall WPR make sense, or has the new system made the rankings even more confusing? Before Arizona, we recap the latest PPA Asia event and discuss whether American pros are taking advantage of international tournaments to rack up ranking points. If your only goal is improving your ranking, is playing PPA Asia actually the smartest strategy? We also discuss the PPA's new AI line-calling system after several questionable calls, whether players should trust AI over what they see with their own eyes, and what needs to change. Tyler's latest controversial pickleball takes. Let us know your hottest pickleball take in the comments. Thanks for watching King of the Court! Make sure to like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more pickleball news, opinions, tournament previews and behind-the-scenes discussion. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Football Season + Ben Shelton Talk 02:29 Youth Football Coaches Are INSANE 03:48 Parents Fighting at Kids' Sporting Events 05:07 National Junior Pickleball Championship 06:37 High School Pickleball Is Exploding 07:20 Dominator + Montis Pickleball 08:08 KOTC All Access + Jimmy's OnlyFans 😂 10:19 Tyler's Massage Disaster 14:11 PPA Asia 1000 Recap 14:55 Women's Doubles Results 16:28 Are U.S. Pros Taking Over PPA Asia? 17:11 Is PPA Asia the Best Way to Gain Ranking Points? 18:01 Men's Doubles Results 19:52 PPA Asia Singles Results 20:48 Mixed Doubles Upsets 23:11 Zane Ford's Surprising Results 24:26 Is PPA's AI Line Calling Actually Accurate? 25:06 Tyler's Questionable AI Overrule 26:28 The Biggest Problem With AI Line Calling 27:10 Should PPA Use Human Judgment With AI? 27:46 A Wild Strategy for Avoiding Jet Lag 29:22 PPA Arizona Preview 30:17 The New WPR Seeding System Gets WEIRD 31:12 Why Tyler Thinks the New System Is Dumb 32:13 Will WPR Force More Pros to Play Singles? 33:33 How Arizona Heat Will Affect Singles 35:06 Men's Singles Predictions 36:37 Women's Singles Predictions 37:34 Mixed Doubles Preview 39:37 Tyler's Mixed Doubles Draw 40:25 Men's Doubles Preview 42:17 Interesting Men's Doubles Teams 43:13 Women's Doubles Preview 44:11 Tyler Picks Tyra Black & Megan Dizon to Win 44:57 Rage Bait WORKS 😂 45:33 Tyler's Controversial Pickleball Takes 46:21 Do Pickleball Glasses Look Stupid? 47:01 Is Serve Speed Overrated? 47:44 Does Practicing More Actually Make You Better? 48:43 QD's Mysterious Post + Pickleball Drama 49:32 College Football Talk 50:09 Like, Subscribe & Support KOTC Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for a discount 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

Send us Fan Mail PPA North Carolina was absolute chaos. (There were issues with the microphones during this episode, so the audio is not ideal. Please forgive us - it will never happen again! - KOTC) Tyler and Jimmy are back to break down everything that happened at PPA North Carolina, including the brutal heat that forced schedule changes, players dealing with cramping and exhaustion, Jack Sock struggling to finish his match, and some major upsets throughout the tournament. We break down Hunter Johnson's run to gold, Anna Leigh Waters continuing to dominate women's singles, the new J-Dub/Tama partnership, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio's continued dominance, and the controversial agreement between Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in women's doubles. Then we get into mixed doubles, where J-Dub and Georgia Johnson pulled off a massive win over Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters before Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright ultimately took gold. Plus, we discuss automatic line calling, whether players should target an injured opponent, Adderall use in professional pickleball, the Pickleball World Cup, paddle technology, and plenty more from around the pro game. Let us know what stood out to you most from PPA North Carolina! Subscribe to King of the Court for pro pickleball news, rumors, tournament breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussion.00:00 – Intro 01:05 – Welcome Back to King of the Court 02:18 – The Insane Heat at PPA North Carolina 04:13 – Why Pickleball Needs More Indoor Events 06:07 – Dominator & the Tournament Booth Story 08:12 – Montis Pickleball & KOTC All Access 09:01 – Jimmy's North Carolina Experience 12:13 – The Most Random Pickleball Dinner Ever 13:51 – Should PPA Have Taken a Heat Break? 17:09 – PPA North Carolina Tournament Recap 19:27 – Ben Johns Gets Pickled Twice 20:01 – New WPR Rankings Shake Up Singles 20:44 – Hunter Johnson's Run to Gold 23:08 – Women's Singles 23:59 – Kate Fahey Drama 24:51 – Problems With PPA Tournament Registration 28:19 – J-Dub & Tama's New Partnership 30:30 – Why Weren't They Targeting Jack Sock? 31:43 – Tyson McGuffin Pulls Out 33:06 – The Double-Lefty Experiment 35:22 – Men's Doubles Upsets 36:14 – Tyler & JLG's Match 37:09 – Rafa & Casey Blow a 10–1 Lead 37:50 – Ben Johns & Gabe Tardio Keep Winning 40:02 – Women's Doubles 41:43 – ALW & Anna Bright Dominate Again 42:40 – The ALW/Anna Bright Agreement 44:06 – Mixed Doubles & Automatic Line Calling 46:28 – Should You Target an Injured Player? 47:09 – Mixed Doubles Upsets 48:53 – How PPA Draws Are Actually Made 50:24 – J-Dub & Georgia Beat Ben & ALW 52:53 – Should Adderall Be Banned in Pickleball? 54:58 – Parents Arrested for Leaving Kids to Play Pickleball 57:37 – Pickleball World Cup 59:03 – Listener Questions 1:03:01 – What's Next for KOTC? Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for a discount 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

Send us Fan Mail Brooke Buckner and John Lucian Goins (JLG) join King of the Court LIVE from Cary, North Carolina! Brooke breaks down the roller coaster MLP season, going from one of the lowest moments of her career in Austin to an incredible turnaround in New York. She also talks singles, the new pickleball ranking system, playing in North Carolina, and the brutal MLP-to-PPA schedule. Then JLG joins the show fresh off another MASSIVE win over Ben Johns. We get into exactly why his game matches up so well against Ben, the evolution of pro pickleball singles, his goals for the rest of 2026, the new world ranking system, and what he's expecting from the Slice next season. Plus, we learn about JLG's other obsession: chess. Is losing a chess match actually worse than losing in pickleball? Subscribe to King of the Court for more pro pickleball news, interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the PPA Tour and MLP. 00:00 – Brooke Buckner joins KOTC 00:56 – The Dallas Flash's brutal Austin event 01:51 – How the team turned its season around 02:43 – Brooke's experience at MLP New York 04:05 – Getting traded and breaking out in MLP 05:26 – PPA Cary & singles 06:45 – Playing a hometown tournament 07:30 – Brooke's love-hate relationship with singles 07:45 – Thoughts on the new ranking system 08:19 – Should there be a week off between MLP & PPA? 08:56 – JLG joins the show 09:38 – JLG's upcoming doubles matchup 10:17 – BEATING Ben Johns 10:56 – Why JLG matches up well against Ben 11:38 – How pro singles strategy is changing 12:15 – The importance of getting to the net 13:01 – How to actually pronounce JLG's name 13:53 – JLG reveals the weakest part of his game 14:43 – Goals for the rest of 2026 16:07 – JLG reacts to the new ranking system 17:37 – Pickleball rankings, seeding & qualifiers 18:26 – JLG's next singles matchup 19:18 – The mixed doubles partner drama 21:01 – JLG's rise at only 18 years old 21:47 – The story behind JLG's famous sweatbands 23:55 – Does JLG trash talk? 24:54 – The future of the Slice 26:18 – Is JLG single?! 26:56 – How good is JLG at chess? 28:23 – Pickleball drama & social media 29:52 – The biggest beef in pickleball 30:43 – JLG's mom joins the conversation 32:05 – How JLG would beat Chris Haworth 33:22 – What makes Chris Haworth so difficult 34:49 – Traveling the PPA Tour with his mom 37:02 – Chess loss vs. pickleball loss 37:42 – JLG's tennis background 38:22 – 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 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

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court, we sit down with Zoe Weil to talk about her rapid rise through professional pickleball, her first full season in Major League Pickleball, and how she went from Division I college tennis to competing against some of the best players in the game. Zoe takes us through her journey from the University of Washington and Minnesota to discovering pickleball, getting the unexpected call from Lee Waters to play for the New Jersey 5s, and eventually landing with the California Black Bears.We also get into MLP team chemistry, the Florida Smash, her upcoming move to Austin, future partners, social media and Twitter beef, ALW & Anna Bright, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the pro tour. Subscribe to King of the Court for more professional pickleball news, interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations. 00:00 – Jimmy loses a bet & wears the shirt 02:33 – Introducing Zoe Weil 05:32 – Zoe’s college tennis background 07:34 – How Zoe discovered pickleball 08:10 – Deciding to pursue pro pickleball 09:04 – Zoe’s first Major League Pickleball experience 11:52 – The unexpected call from Lee Waters 13:04 – Playing for the New Jersey 5s 13:48 – MLP roster moves & building championship teams 15:12 – Zoe’s first full MLP season 16:37 – Team chemistry & joining the Black Bears 19:48 – Being called the “worst women’s doubles team in MLP” 21:45 – Zoe’s Twitter strategy & pickleball takes 23:04 – Dating, DMs & moving to Austin 24:56 – Training in Austin & The Lab 26:18 – Zoe’s upcoming tournament partners 27:30 – Elsie Hendershot & the next generation 28:07 – Choosing mixed doubles partners 29:35 – Surviving brutal tournament heat 30:18 – Instagram, X & dealing with haters 31:44 – The Black Bears & MLP history 33:15 – Building the Bears’ future roster 33:57 – Zoe vs. ALW & Anna Bright 35:06 – Closing 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us Fan Mail KOTC breaks down everything that happened at MLP St. Louis, including the controversial court conditions, Riley Newman’s injury, DreamBreaker strategy debates, and which teams are rising or falling after another major league event. We discuss: The rollout court controversy in St. Louis Why players were frustrated with the venue setup Riley Newman’s injury and Brooklyn’s outlook Phoenix vs Vegas DreamBreaker strategy breakdown Which players are trending up and down MLP trade rumors and potential roster moves Austin MLP preview and predictions Crypto, SpaceX and fan Q&A Plus, Jimmy and Tyler give their honest thoughts on the current state of Major League Pickleball and what teams should do before the trade deadline. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Off Campus Discussion 00:52 Welcome Back to KOTC 01:16 Club Pickleball Mastermind 03:00 Pickler Universe Update 05:02 Dominator Sponsor Segment 07:23 MLP St. Louis Overview 08:14 Court Surface & Bounce Issues 09:43 Arena Experience vs Facility Problems 13:22 Indoor Arena Debate 14:00 Fan Encounters & Cindy Kaoimoto 16:14 Riley Newman Injury Update 17:41 St. Louis Shock Dominance 19:41 Million Dollar AB Discussion 21:21 Phoenix vs Vegas DreamBreaker Breakdown 28:39 What's Wrong with the Bouncers? 29:28 St. Louis Group Results Recap 30:57 MLP Scheduling Problems 36:47 Trade Rumors Begin 39:17 Dylan Frazier & Nico Acevedo Discussion 40:56 Connor Garnett Trade Possibilities 43:07 Building for the Future vs Winning Now 44:34 MLP Parity Discussion 45:51 Indoor Facility Potential 46:37 Austin MLP Preview 48:56 Austin Weather & Event Concerns 50:28 KOTC All Access Update 51:57 Austin Pool Breakdown 58:05 Ranchers & Nico Acevedo Outlook 01:00:54 Austin Predictions 01:02:16 Fan Q&A Begins 01:02:30 Biggest Risers in MLP 01:04:01 Biggest Disappointments So Far 01:06:45 Will MLP Change Player Contracts? 01:07:34 Shock Merchandise Discussion 01:07:34 James Delgado & Pickleball IQ 01:08:18 Is Brooklyn Underrated? 01:09:09 Bitcoin, Pengu & SpaceX 01:10:41 If Hayden & Gabe Teamed 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 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

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of KOTC! This week Tyler Loong & Jimmy Miller break down everything from MLP Columbus , including the California Black Bears' performance, the continued struggles of the St. Louis Shock despite one of the most expensive rosters in MLP history, and whether the pickleball world is too quick to overreact to a single event. The guys discuss the recent Genie Bouchard trade , Alix Truong's move to the Flames, the Palm Beach Royals' roster decisions, and why one-game-to-11 MLP matches can create some wild results. They also dive into the ongoing debate surrounding international PPA points, John McEnroe's comments about pickleball, and whether top pros should be stronger ambassadors for the sport. Plus: MLP St. Louis preview, Anna Bright and the pressure facing the Shock, championship ceremony controversy, and Tyler's now-infamous Museum of Ice Cream golden spoon story. Timestamps 0:00 Intro & Shock Super Sunday jokes 1:35 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor 3:01 Pickler Universe update 5:00 Dominator sponsor 7:02 KOTC discount code update 8:37 KOTC All Access membership 9:20 Tyler's New York story begins 10:01 Museum of Ice Cream & the golden spoon controversy 13:54 Pickleball destroying a marriage? 16:45 MLP Columbus recap begins 17:39 Jeannie Bouchard traded to Carolina 18:10 California Black Bears weekend recap 19:35 Miami Hogs stock discussion 20:26 Are people overreacting to MLP results? 22:08 St. Louis Shock concerns 22:50 Why haven't the Shock won yet? 24:58 Should the Shock make a blockbuster trade? 27:06 MLP St. Louis preview 28:50 Breaking down the St. Louis groups 29:53 Rumored Shock player contracts 31:32 Pressure building for St. Louis 32:21 Brooklyn and Utah outlook 33:06 Is Jaume Martinez Vich better on the left? 33:53 Paris Todd controversy & comments 35:26 Relatability of pro pickleball stars 36:59 International PPA points discussion 39:04 Do international points need adjustment? 41:19 LeBron's dark mode strategy 42:14 Should Anna Bright go dark mode? 43:44 Columbus venue, courts & lighting review 44:26 Championship ceremony controversy 47:20 Alex Strong trade analysis 48:56 Columbus team chemistry concerns 49:48 Palm Beach Royals discussion 53:00 John McEnroe, Jeannie Bouchard & pickleball criticism 57:29 What should ambassadors of the sport do? 58:59 Final thoughts on St. Louis 59:45 Why MLP is different than PPA events 1:01:58 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

Send us Fan Mail KOTC is back breaking down EVERYTHING from the wild MLP Dallas weekend at Pickler Universe — including the controversial new MLP rules, Ben Johns’ dominant performance, DreamBreaker strategy, player rankings drama, and whether international PPA events are gaming the system. Tyler and Jimmy discuss the chaos surrounding blue cards, standing restrictions, phone bans, injury replacements, singles specialists, and the biggest winners and losers from the event. They also dive into Utah Black Diamonds, Dallas Flash struggles, Mad Drops’ championship run, and what to expect heading into Columbus. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join the KOTC All-Access membership for bonus content, gossip, breaking news, and behind-the-scenes discussions. Timestamps 00:00 Intro + AI line call rant 00:52 Youth sports & “plastic rings” discussion 02:15 Dallas trip recap + Chili’s review 03:53 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor 11:48 PPA Asia ranking controversy begins 20:34 MLP Dallas recap begins 21:50 New MLP rules explained 22:35 Fed’s blue card comments 24:01 Why the new bench rule hurts MLP 25:36 Cell phone bans & gambling concerns 26:13 Blue card controversy with Bay Area 26:55 Utah challenge timeout mistake explained 28:17 MLP energy & atmosphere discussion 29:02 Injury replacements & alternates chaos 31:52 Singles specialists discussion 33:22 DreamBreaker importance this season 34:45 Communication issues with singles specialists 41:09 Biggest losers from MLP Dallas 43:48 Utah Black Diamonds analysis 45:59 Connor Garnett & Tama breakdown 47:35 Pablo Tellez praise + Utah struggles 48:31 Surprise performances from the weekend 49:17 Best player at MLP Dallas 50:07 Young teams analysis (Phoenix & Bay Area) 51:36 Luka Mack injury + Joey Wild signing 52:31 Columbus MLP preview 53:10 Georgia Johnson/JW matchup controversy 54:39 Pickler Universe crowd & atmosphere 55:32 Columbus team pools breakdown 57:00 New MLP format discussion 57:47 Columbus preview continues 58:33 KOTC All-Access membership plug 59:25 Columbus women’s lineup debate 01:00:14 Questions 01:10:28 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

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler and Jimmy break down everything heading into the first Major League Pickleball event of the season at Pickler Universe in Dallas. They preview the biggest matchups, debate new team lineups, discuss waiver wire moves, and analyze how teams might use younger players this season. Jimmy/Tyler also recap PPA Asia, react to rumors surrounding new partnerships, discuss the economics behind MLP and why fans can’t expect “backyard pickleball” access forever, and a local Utah moneyball meltdown. Plus: JW Johnson & Tama rumors, Ben Johns, the New Jersey 5s, MLP team loyalty, Lifetime balls, podcast consistency, fake Discords, and much more. Timestamps 00:00 intro 06:40 Club Pickleball Mastermind 08:03 Pickler Universe giveaway recap 13:56 PPA Asia recap begins 16:44 Women’s singles results 17:03 Men’s singles recap + Zane Navratil loss 18:04 Mixed doubles results 18:52 Women’s doubles recap 19:43 Colin Johns wins gold in men’s doubles 22:59 Should Asia events count for full points? 24:37 Jimmy’s MLP rant begins 29:12 Ryan Smith & Utah sports culture comparison 29:53 Teams treating players differently 32:39 MLP loyalty discussion 33:22 Players being dropped without warning 42:32 Orlando Squeeze vs Dallas Flash 43:28 Flash vs New Jersey 5s hype matchup 46:51 Shock vs Mad Drops marquee matchup 48:21 Teams with lineup flexibility 49:03 Should teams develop younger players? 52:41 Bay Area Bears strategy discussion 53:26 Vegas Night Owls lineup rumors 56:18 Why MLP strategy will be fascinating 56:59 No more bench switching 57:51 Indoor MLP events this season 58:35 Lifetime pickleballs discussion 59:19 Vulcan V-Pro Flight sponsor segment 01:01:00 questions begin 01:01:50 PPA Challengers vs APP winners 01:02:35 Canadian PPA events discussion 01:03:23 Tyler vs Tyson McGuffin hypothetical 01:04:14 Why podcasts fail 01:05:01 KOTC 3-year anniversary discussion 01:05:50 Free merch discussion 01:06:37 Fake Discord warnings 01:07:33 Favorite music discussion 01:08:21 JW Johnson & Tama partnership rumor 01:09:09 Should JW move to the right side? 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

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler and Jimmy break down everything from the PPA Finals and San Clemente 500, including partnership rumors, controversial line-calling technology, MLP storylines, and the future of pro pickleball. Jimmy absolutely unloads on the New Jersey 5s logo, while Tyler shares behind-the-scenes stories from competing in the finals himself. We also discuss Ben Johns and ALW continuing their dominance, Kate Fahey’s big win, possible men’s doubles shakeups, Nico Acevedo’s rise, the “Partners” documentary, sponsorship money in pickleball, and why some players may already be searching for new partners. Plus, we talk Pickler Universe, upcoming MLP events, court surface issues, and some wild behind-the-scenes stories from San Clemente. If you enjoy honest conversations, pickleball drama, player insight, and all the latest pro pickleball news, make sure to subscribe and join the KOTC community. 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – Jimmy Rips the New Jersey 5s Logo 04:06 – Sponsors 07:03 – Pickler Universe Giveaway Call 11:54 – Why Pickler Universe Is the Best MLP Venue 18:37 – San Clemente Parking & Venue Stories 19:18 – Court Surface Problems & Dead Spots 22:05 – New Line Calling Technology Discussion 24:07 – How Accurate Is the AI Line Call System? 27:42 – PPA Finals Points System Explained 31:39 – Why the Rich Get Richer in Rankings 32:24 – Men’s Singles Recap (JLG, Garnett & More) 34:00 – Players Pulling Out of Events 34:40 – “Partners” Documentary Reactions 39:10 – Kevin Hart Roast Reactions 41:35 – Mixed Doubles Recap 42:33 – Ben Johns vs ALW Debate 44:50 – Should PPA Randomize Mixed Partners? 47:05 – Tyler’s Finals Match & Mid-Match Rule Change 51:25 – Alshon’s Viral Interview Reactions 53:59 – Future Partnership Shakeups 56:22 – Why Some Partnerships Actually Work 01:00:44 – Missing James Ignatowich in the Scene 01:01:36 – Competition vs Personality in Pickleball 01:02:12 – Sponsorship Money & Paddle Deals 01:05:55 – Lighting Issues During Matches 01:06:38 – PPA 500 Tournament Recap 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