Are the PPA/MLP For Sale? Are We Ruining Pickleball? | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 39)

Are the PPA/MLP For Sale? Are We Ruining Pickleball? | This Pickleball Life (Ep. 39)

Author: This Pickleball Life with Jilly B and K Dub April 26, 2024 Duration: 1:04:32

This is the most loaded podcast we’ve done in a LONG time—we’ll give you all the juicy drama around the JOOLA Gen 3 paddles failing at Los Cab and what those paddles, and other power paddles, mean for our sport— and how we think that the UPA-the newly formed umbrella company for MLP and PPA—is actually for sale and we reveal who the prospective buyer could be—lastly, we have an update on quite a few older and very important podcast topics, like the sexual harassment lawsuit against USAP and Donn Paben, as well as an update on the Player Collective and where players stand and how they are being treated right now. 


Parris Todd did win two bronze medals at US Open last week



SEGMENTS:

0:00 Coming Up

2:08 ICYMI

8:00 Paddlegate (Gen 3?)

10:46 KDub Gets Nailed

17:21 Ruining the Game

19:34 What if Amateurs give up on Tournaments

20:19 Paddle Quest 2.0

22:33 PPA Los Cab

31:36 Best Kept (Not So) Secret

33:22 Are the players even trying?

48:33 Big Props and Big Flops

52:53 Joy Rider Challenge

56:15 Biohack of the Week

59:00 Joy Rider Questions (DJB)



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Ever find yourself wanting to talk about pickleball with friends who get just as obsessed as you do? That’s the feeling you get tuning into This Pickleball Life. Hosts Jill Braverman (Jilly B) and Kristin Walla (K Dub) bring their distinct voices together for conversations that mirror the sport itself-fast-paced, social, and full of unexpected spins. They dive into the latest news and gear, break down strategy in a way that’s actually useful, and share stories from the court that are equal parts hilarious and relatable. It’s less of a formal lesson and more like eavesdropping on two savvy players debriefing after a great match, covering everything from a tricky dink shot to the latest community drama. The whole This Pickleball Life podcast is built on that blend of genuine advice and entertainment, making it feel like you’re part of the conversation. They even take on listener dilemmas in their "Dear Jilly B" segment, offering thoughtful and often funny answers to the questions that plague every player, from etiquette to improving your third-shot drop. If your life somehow involves a paddle and a plastic ball, this is the company you want to keep.
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