The Pickleball Housing Crisis, Mental Resets and Pato...? | Episode 4

The Pickleball Housing Crisis, Mental Resets and Pato...? | Episode 4

Author: This Pickleball Life with Jilly B and K Dub April 17, 2023 Duration: 1:10:58

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 Black 11:04 Confessions of a Lobaholic (w/ Black Diamond) 14:24 Decisiveness and putting new skills into play 20:30 Housing Crisis in Pickleball 22:25 High Altitude Pickleball - Groovin’ with GRUVN 25:40 Eating on 8 hour day of pickleball? 29:30 Banger Anthem 31:00 Paddle-gate 2.0! Thermoformed paddles explained 36:20 Pato vs. Quiddich?? 41:47 How to increase viewership in pickleball 48:10 DearJilly B: Mental Resets 55:15 How to play left or right and matchups on the court 1:01:28 Dear Jilly B: What differentiates a 4.0 and a 4.5/5.0?


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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