NML Pickleball Podcast

Nov 22 2023 11 ep. 66 mins 6
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On the NML Pickleball Podcast, Slim and Gritty, aka Jeremy and Chris, bring their takes, analysis and inside information from the blog to the microphone as they discuss the hottest topics from around the pro pickleball world.

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PPA Extravaganza ft. Changing Paddle Testing Standards

Nov 22 2023 56 mins  
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/ Use Code "Ross10" for 10% off on OneShot Pickleball Paddles an

Do the Best Teams Win at MLP?

Nov 06 2023 76 mins  
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 "NM

Steve Kuhn Resigns; MLP Full Steam Ahead?

Oct 26 2023 53 mins  
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.nmlpickle

Jillian Braverman the Paddle Crusader

Oct 10 2023 73 mins  
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/ Use Code "Ross10" for 10% off on OneShot Pickleball

Is Ben Johns a Terrible GM?

Sep 26 2023 69 mins  
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 b

Is the Tour War Finally Over? Ft. Lea Jansen

Sep 14 2023 58 mins  
NML is back this week with another special guest. Following the big announcement of the merger between the PPA and MLP, Lea Jansen joins the podcast to discuss the fallout from the latest chapter in the Tour Wars. They also find some time to talk about some actual pickleball with MLP Atlanta just around the corner. Like the podcast? Make sure you subscribe to our channel and leav

Zane Navratil Unfiltered

Sep 08 2023 82 mins  
After a short hiatus, the NML boys are back and they are joined by a special guest, Zane Navratil. With the unreleased “Tour Wars” episode of the Pickle Pod lost forever, Zane comes on the podcast to give his unfiltered thoughts on the latest saga in pro pickleball’s “Tour Wars”. The trio discuss everything from Zane’s decision to sign with MLP and his feelings towards

APP Wacky Weekend and TOC Fantasy Draft Preview

Aug 15 2023 80 mins  
It's a tour double dip as the NML crew dive deep into both pro tours for this week's episode. The guys discuss their biggest takeaways from the wacky weekend at the St. Louis APP stop, including first time medalists, injury questions and new names. With the PPA's Tournament of Champions coming up, they run through their entire fantasy draft for this week's preview o

Is JW Johnson Better Than Riley Newman?

Aug 08 2023 67 mins  
The content keeps coming with another episode of the NML Pickleball Podcast. The pair get into all the happenings from the PPA Takeya Showcase and other hot topics from the pickleball world. They talk about Gabe Joseph’s golden run (2:21), Hurricane’s wild weekend (13:50), Anna Leigh Waters’ reaction (19:07), whether JW Johnson is better than Riley Newman (27:38), Ben and Col

Paddle Controversy Again?

Jul 30 2023 61 mins  
The NML boys are back with a PPA Seattle Open special. They discuss more concerns surrounding PPA paddle testing (1:24), Lea Jansen's singles retirement (15:07), the removal of the backdraw (20:15), the roulette wheel of live stream broadcasts ft. ESPN and CBS (27:36), PPA girl power (32:08), Riley Newman away from Matt Wright (37:37), their first in-person experience at a PPA