Guess the date the PPA/MLP merger will close and win a PB Gods hat! Vote for Jill and TPL! And tell us in the comments what charity we should donate to, if we win. https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/dink-awards-2023/ Submit your video for Jilly B's YUS Pickleball - Why You Suck jillybpickleball.com/YUS Sign the petition to save the Presidio Wall Courts https://www.change.org/p/save-6-pickleball-courts-at-presidio-wall Check out our top players to watch in 2024 and let us know who we snubbed! Who ...
Feb 02, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The Billionaire’s battle for pro pickleball continues, this time with a “new” name throwing a grenade on the MLP/PPA merger. We deep dive on the PPA Masters—which MAJOR paddle company is having huge quality control issues and seeing their paddles failing at even LOWEST deflection standards? And which pro players are actually benefitting from these “progressive” progression draws? Plus, find out which pro player ate 3 triple triples at in N Out (and lived to tell the tale)….don’t miss out as we a...
Jan 18, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It’s the first pod of the New Year and we have some hot predictions and takes - like which pickleball leadership is about to get the boot? And did this baseball company just become a $10MM sponsor of one of the tours? And will MLP and PPA finally merge as it’s set to do on January 9, and what will happen to the APP? So stick around, the oracles are lighting up - because it’s pod 31 … predictions here they come. Segments: 0:00 Coming up in the pod 1:50 Red Car Theory?! 5:10 ICYM - Carvana, tennis...
Jan 04, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Y’all it has been QUITE a week in pickleball, from pay cuts, to getting blocked by the PPA on social media, to pickleball at SpaceX — nothing is off limits, including exposing who’s been called the "Harvey Weinstein" of pickleball — sit tight, grab the popcorn, it’s POD 29: It’s justice time. More info at jillianbraverman.com - subscribe to the blog for insider tips and opinions. SEGMENTS 0:00 Intro 3:00 ICYMI: Sonic, Elon and APP Teams 7:46 Mexico: Parte II 9:00 Hesacore Grips for the Win 13:00...
Jan 04, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jilly B and K-Dubs are coming at you from Margaritaville Riviera Maya (Cancun, Mexico) to bring you the wild news from the past two weeks in the pickleball industry. What happens when 100 players work together for the first time for mutual aid and protection? Meet the Player Collective. And what do Zillow searches mean for the future of pickleball? Check out Mike Nealy’s response to the sexual harassment claims filed against USAP. Oh, and please write info@ppatour.com to find out what theirs is—...
Dec 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We will not be silenced. PPA changes deflection testing standards MID-EVENT—you honestly can’t make this stuff up. Learn why Nationals moved to Dallas in the first place, and…where is it going next year? And who is to blame at USAP for the debacle otherwise known as Nationals?? Learn about how the PPA continuously outmaneuvers everyone around them, including USAP. Can we, the pro players, finally unite and use collective bargaining to drain the swamp? Jill spent over 40 hours working closely wit...
Nov 22, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Jill and Kristin take a deep dive into the biggest winners and losers of USAP Nationals in Dallas. Hint: it's not who you expected. Also, the aftermath of last week's bombshell paddlegate episode. Will there be a backlash? Find out this and more in episode 27, bath in the desert pickleball heaven. SEGMENTS 0:00 Teaser Intro 1:20 Back in Desert Heaven 2:30 Special Thanks 4:18 If it weren’t true, we would be getting sued 11:31 Lance Armstrong Moment 15:40 Rotten Stars? 19:12 Winners and Losers of ...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Find out exactly what (didn't) happen with Irina Tereschenko's paddle challenge from the PPA Las Vegas. Jill and Lea grill Conner Ogden (PPA) and Don Stanley (head ref) on what happened in Las Vegas and why did the PPA Tour cover up the truth about the lab deflection testing? Also, MLP Dallas recap and how to tell your grandma (or a potential sponsor) about the difference between the PPA, MLP, and APP. Segments: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Catching Up (Escape from Baja) 4:20 Paddle Testing Bombshell 8:50 Wh...
Nov 07, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
TPL hits the road filming from Mexico! Special Guest, Sally Meecham of Tres Palapas Baja Pickleball Resort in Mexico joins Jilly B and K-Dubs to discuss the future opportunities for pickleball business in Mexico. Steve Kuhn exits MLP. Plus, Dear Jilly B tips on how to increase your kitchen arrival success rate. SEGMENTS 3.05 Israel 9.24 Steve Kuhn Resigns 12.15 Is Mexico Pickleball’s next gold rush? 16.49 By the Numbers (Mexico Edition) 21:50 Does Tres Palapas have the “Trader Joe’s” Effect 39.5...
Oct 18, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This ongoing issue in pickleball MUST be fixed: paddle testing. Listen to Jill's advice on how we could solve the inconsistencies between PPA and MLP testing to maintain the safety and fairness for all...especially in a world with gambling. PPL MLP ORIGINAL TESTING: https://www.majorleaguepickleball.net/news/pickle-pro-labs-mlp-daytona-paddle-testing-findings/ PPA TESTING GUIDELINES (only mentions surface roughness): https://www.ppatour.com/ppa-paddle-compliance-and-testing/ PPA ORIGINALLY IN "L...
Oct 10, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FeLj0DGLf9pavY0o9qi5r?si=hkYQ4sIgSRmbmxg-6Kl-fw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-pickleball-life/id1678021752 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jillybpickleball https://tinyurl.com/thispblife -------------------------------- 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. ...
Oct 04, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 23
A jam-packed episode after the "Chaos" has ended PLUS: MLP Atlanta! This week on the pod, we (Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla ) dive deep into the real winners and losers of the MLP/PPA merger. MLP Atlanta: a disappointment for the Hustlers, but a big win for the fans. Find out what happened, what worked well, who underestimated the competition, who was heckling Riley Newman in the finals, who started a hockey fight on court and who impressed us the most this weekend. K-Dub's Pickleball Song: h...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Gruvn.co JILLYB for 10% off GRUVN Giveaway: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1M2XzJGh5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FeLj0DGLf9pavY0o9qi5r?si=hkYQ4sIgSRmbmxg-6Kl-fw Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-pickleball-life/id1678021752 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jillybpickleball _______________________________________________________________ MLS Forbes Valuation: https://www.forbes.com/sites/j...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Forgive us for the camera angle on K Dubs. What can we say? It was an emergency pod! UPDATE: Lindsay Newman and CJ Clinger were signed by MLP at the time of this publication. Tuesday, August 29, 7am. Live Updated Player Signing Arms Race Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ubqaf8tSwNcypeIm2KAgiaVpeuuM2Z7NZraWk7mybNc/edit?usp=sharing Welcome to This Pickleball Life, episode 20, the emergency pod. We’ve got some crazy stuff going on in the pickleball world right now and we’re goin...
Aug 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Gambling is entering the sport, but what does that mean and how can we avoid the corruption issues of tennis, table tennis, and soccer? What is a "major" in pickleball and how do we bring significance to marquee events? It was more than a whirlwind week with a Hurricane hitting the desert (??) and Jill came back from Utah with a cold. Nothing can stop the pod though, and this week it is chock full of pickleball insights. Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss timely pickleball topics, news, ad...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join us in exploring the debate about real athleticism and the game of pickleball. We're preaching to the choir, but still...worth sharing some ammo for your next debate. We also cover the ever-changing PPA rules and paddle testing procedures following the Pro XR update. Are pro athletes entertainers? Why do some pros seem to have no fun on the court? What do we think about Anna Leigh Waters' reaction to losing? When is it ok for a teen-pro athlete to be a teenager? What does it mean to be a pro...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Doing "drugs" and spreading love, chasing down thieves and who can beat Anna Leigh? Find out how the formula used by DJ Young and Pat Smith beat the Johns Brothers. And guess who Jill will be playing with in 2029?? Welcome to your favorite comedy podcast, disguised as a pickleball podcast where we discuss anything and everything…including pickleball. Join Kristin Walla, aka. K-Dubs ( @WALLAGOLF ) pickleball enthusiast, DUPR 4.09, golf pro, and armchair sport psychologist and founder of PB GODS, ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join Jill and Kristin as they break down the drama of last week's MLP Draft (teams to watch out for), becoming a NY Hustler, and the PPA Denver, "Oh Snap! My Hamstring". Filmed from beautiful Aspen, CO, Kristin's hometown. Bear with us on the audio issues. We were using our "road equipment". Segments: 0.00 Intro/Themesong 2:00 MLP Draft Aftermath/NY Hustlers 9:45 Goin’ Viral/Silver Lining 12:00 Sam Querrey has a sense of Humor 14:25 Pathways and College Pickleball 16:40 MLP Teams to Watch in Sea...
Jul 18, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Part two of two, Performance Optimization Hacks #5-#10. Fire and Ice! Don't miss the magic muscle cramp cure and Jill's Secret Hydration Cocktail?? Gross or delicious, let us know. thispblife@gmail.com Affiliate Codes (help support the Channel) 💰 PB GODS: pbgods.com Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off 💰 Proband proband.com JILLYB (10% off) 💰 Bemer https://www.impactyourwellbeing.com/pbjill 🏓 GRUVN Gruvn.co JILLYB (10% off) 🎒 RuK pack https://rukpack.com/?ref=JillyB JILLYB (15% off) ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Find out Jill’s new MAGIC paddle! Which brand is she signing with? Jill and K Dubs discuss the new PPA rules, the pros and cons of Rally Scoring and the upcoming PPA Denver event! Tune into the Draft on July 12 at 9 am ET (on MLP Twitter and The Dink on YouTube). Draft Info: https://www.majorleaguepickleball.net/news/mlp-2023-season-two-draft-event-overview-one-day-two-drafts/ Segments: 0:00 Intro/Themesong 5.20 JILLY B SIGNATURE PADDLE REVEAL! 11.13 The Oracle Strikes Again! 12:50 The Power of ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Guess Jill's draft number!!! Comment below with what number you think Jill will draft, winner gets a $100 gift card to pbgods.com Use Code PBLIFERS for 10%off your order Road to Pro Session 2: The HUB San Diego Event Dates: August 01 - August 02, 2023 Event Fee: $495 (includes $500 Gamma package) https://mydupr.com/dashboard/club/5210603925/event/4874573106/info Bemer PEMF Device Write us at thispblife@gmail.com for $1000 off bemergroup.com Mizunousa.com - Code: 10JB2023 Master Athletics (gettin...
Jun 30, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Become a "Pickleball Predator" like Jilly B and hang with K-Dubs as they unwind the PPA San Clemente, MLP San Clemente and dissect the winning formula for MLP players. Stay tuned for a Dear Jilly B question from...Jilly B herself?? Lot's of laughs and learning in this jam packed Episode 12. -------------------------------- PBGods.com Code: PBLIFERS for 10% off your entire order GRUVN https://gruvn.co/ Code: JILLYB (10% off) Proband https://proband.com/ Code: JILLYB (10% off) --------------------...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Learn the secrets pro pickleball players use for injury prevention, recovery, and performance. Jilly B and K-Dub break down their favorite devices and habits for a better you. Play longer, healthier, and happier with our health tips and tricks. Part two coming 6/5/23. Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com RuK pack https://bit.ly/3IO6RZF Topics: 0:00 Start 2:30 4 Cornerstones to Good Health 10:05 Sleep 17:22 Strength and Physical Therapy 27:09 Toe Spacers 38:02 Traction 42:52 Air Relax 51:0...
Jun 01, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 10
With a winning mindset, you can change the outcome of the game. Plus find out which pro warms up in Birkenstocks?!? Is there a Disney Prince on the pro tour? And why don't we play the same in tournaments and rec play? All this and more behind-the-ropes info from the PPA Atlanta Open 2023. Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com Episode Chapters: 0:00 Teaser and themesong 0:45 Intro/Expect Expectoration 6:30 Confidence on Court 13:43 Seeing NEON?? 17:20 Andrei Daescu touch of class 20:00 De...
May 24, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
K Dubs (Kristin Walla) and Jilly B (Jill Braverman) dissect the recent SoCal Minor League Pickleball Event. They discuss all the new famous Major League Pickleball investors like Dude Perfect and did somebody say "CHESS?" Jill's paddle journey is near its end. We’re going to talk about who I’m playing with this week in Atlanta and what kind of new training I’ve implemented in my game to take it to its next level. Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com Episode Chapters: 0:00 Start --------...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Find out what happened at the PPA North Carolina Open, playing on center court with Jake Kusmider and Sarah Ansboury. Jill breaks down what a pro player's sponsorship, prize money and income might be. Also, stay tuned for Dear Jilly B questions about beginners getting started with tournaments and how to overcome a lack of racket sport experience. Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com Episode Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:30 WSJ Article (I hate pickleball) 7:30 Jill's OOTDs (Outfits) 10:10 Indoor ...
May 12, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jill and Kristin break down the art of new partnerships, how to adjust mid-game strategy to optimize performance and how to be the GOAT banana holder of pickleball. What's coming up for the PPA North Carolina Open and how to decide whether to attack or reset from the mid-court. Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com Episode Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:55 Intro 4:05 K Dubby's 4.0 experience at Newport Beach 8:10 The Lion King 9:10 K Dub summarizes Jill's keys to PB life 12:05 1st Time Partnership...
May 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Big news this week from PPA OGIO after Jill and her partner, Sarah Ansboury were defaulted from their Quarter Final match after Sarah's paddle failed a core test. Find out the full story as well as how to up your game with the right grip and how positivity will always win. Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com Topics: 0:00 Start 2:05 Reign Storm Photoshoot 7:00 Vizzy Pro Am 9:15 Pod Fans in the Wild 12:07 Eye Rollers 19:28 Stop Abusing the Refs 20:25 Paddle Testing 36:50 How Paddle Testing...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jilly B (Jill Braverman) and K-Dubs (Kristin Walla) discuss the Red Rock PPA, Housing in Pickleball, How to increase viewership, and answer the "Dear Jilly B" questions: -What tips do you have to mentally reset your game when you feel like you’re not playing your best? -What differentiates a 4.0 and a 4.5/5.0? What do you want to hear next? Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com Show Notes 0:00 Podcast on a podcast 2:10 Host family "Thank-off" 7:41 First-time partnerships - Hurricane Tyra B...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Head Trauma Drama! Mean Tweets...asked and answered, plus how to improve your court positioning and help protect a partner who's being attacked. Jilly B (Jill Braverman) and K Dubs (Kristin Walla) discuss the PPA Austin, MLP Daytona (spoiler alert, Jill's team finished runner-up). Let's go! What do you want to hear next? Send your "Dear Jilly B" questions to: thispblife@gmail.com Use code PBLIFERS for 10% off at pbgods.com -------------------------------- Jill Braverman and Kristin Walla discuss...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
