This Pickleball Life

Jan 20 2025 55 ep. 64 mins 12
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Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, advice and humor. Equal parts humor, entertainment and instruction. If you love pickleball, you'll love this podcast. Send your "Dear Jilly B" questions to: [email protected] -------------------------------- https://www.instagram.com/jillybpickleball/ https://www.instagram.com/wallagolf/

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The Tweet Heard Round the Pickleball 🌎 World: Our Response | Pod 56

Jan 20 2025 83 mins  
TOM BARNES PB STUDIO IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-8HC0KgGek PB Breakdown Drills Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlh2Itp3Y5wLHLJXWrVNURk0KzMlFSokB&si=uDjyOD1k6hZuusOt Two weeks after "Tweetstorm" Jill and K-Dubs address the UPA “Executive” responses calling Jill a “grudge holding liar”. We answer listener questions and recap playing with Jill's siste

OUT OF MONEY! PPA & MLP Need Emergency Loan to Get Through Q1 2025

Jan 02 2025 73 mins  
Is Pro Pickleball (at least the UPA, aka MLP & PPA) a house of cards ready to fall? They've burned through the cash from their "$75 million" blockbuster merger just 10 months ago, and a bridge loan of $10mm is needed by January 15 for the entity to meet its obligations. What does this means for team owners, investors and shareholders (like Jill) and will we see a repeat of sala

🎭DRAMA at Nationals 🇺🇸 + The Truth: Why Pickleball Won't Be in the Olympics

Nov 29 2024 105 mins  
From CEO to National Champ in 2 years, Jill breaks down every match from Nationals (Gold and Bronze!) and explains how she broke the 3 Game Curse. Plus, we interview the International King Pin Himself, Pranav Kohli, CEO of PWR (Pickleball World Rankings). Find out exactly what's in store for 2025 on the international scene and the unique obstacles to bringing the sport to the billi

The Only Drill You Need to go from 4.0-4.5 (plus Val DiLuggo) | Pod 53

Nov 10 2024 95 mins  
kineon.io (code Jillypb) pbgods.com Reignstormtastetest.com Follow Val DiLuggo @yourpickleballtherapist https://www.instagram.com/yourpickleballtherapist/ jillianbraverman.com/stack Pickleball therapist Val Dillugo joins Jilly B & Kdubs to offer advice on how to play with a loved one. She also addresses how best to handle unsolicited coaching advice. Jilly B & Kdubs catch

How to Stay Strong When It Goes Sideways + MLP Virginia Recap | This Pickleball Life (Ep 52)

Oct 14 2024 55 mins  
Fistfights on the pickle court! Oh my! The MLP waiver wire is like a game of hot potato. Think like a pro, play like a pro. Find out Jill's secret to success in Virginia Beach (#1 in the player stats) and her gold medal in APP Columbus Women's Open. How do you right the ship in the storm and come out ahead when things are NOT going your way. jillianbraverman.com/stack SEGMENTS:

Unlock Your Pickleball Potential through Singles | Pod 51

Sep 21 2024 53 mins  
Lots of laughs in this episode as Jilly B and K Dubs tackle the past 2 weeks of APP, DINKsanity and the Gamma Classic in Pittsburg. Find out the secret training aid Jill is starting to use for faster hands and less wear and tear on the body. What are the 6 questions you should ask before facing off against EVERY opponent? And can playing more Singles actually improve your doubles g

Selkirk RIPS the PPA a New One 😱🤣 | Pod 50

Aug 29 2024 48 mins  
Tom Barnes (Selkirk's head of R&D) RIPS into the PPA/UPA on new and old paddle testing. Here's some select phrases from the letters: "Uncouth" 2x "Unprofessional" 5x "Incompetent" 2x "Gaslighting" 2x "Conflict(s) of interest" 5x "Limited/lack/rough/No understanding" 4x Needless to say, What does it mean and why

Saudi Money 💰, MLP & The Leaked Texts Heard Round the World | Pod 49

Aug 15 2024 60 mins  
It's been a year since the Kansas City Player Signings...is pickleball any better? Or worse? Jilly B and K Dubs answer the burning questions: -Will pickleball ever get to the Olympics? Maybe not, but it's in the Jewish Olympics! -Paddle Talk: Jill asks Carl "WHERE IS THE "delisted" LIST? -One of the most important "Dear Jilly B's" yet: Why i

How to WIN in Pickleball | Pod 48

Aug 02 2024 68 mins  
The Pro for the Pros - Scott Crandall joins the pod (via kidnapping) and educates us all on how to take your game strategy from zero to hero. "You don’t need to beat the guy, you just need to beat one player" "Develop the skills to earn the right to hit it hard" "The person getting it down is winning" "Whoever handles the conditions better is

Epic Line Call and Paddle Testing Fails + Geoff Nguyen for the Win! | Pod 47

Jul 23 2024 87 mins  
We give you the rundown on MLP Beer City including hot takes on the “worst line call in pickleball history”. And what does the UPA’s announcement about five new international events in 2025 really mean? Hint: more tour wars are coming! Don’t miss a very special guest, MLP Bay Area Breakers Team Owner Geoff Nguyen joins Jill & Kristin to discuss how he acquired an MLP te