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: thispblife@gmail.com --------------------------------https://www.instagram.com/jillybpickleball/https://www.instagram.com/wallagolf/
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What do the new UPA Contracts mean for pickleball + Chris Haworth | Pod 64
Jul 10, 20251h 5mEp. 64S1
Chris Haworth joins the pod, UPA Contracts are discussed and the pod goes in a new direction. About Chris Haworth: -Has beaten Ben Johns multiple times as well as Federico Staksrud -He holds the record for most singles t
Why does the PPA sign pros who can’t win on the APP? 🤔 + Jack Munro | Pod 63
Jun 10, 20251h 24m0
Learn from the most creative player in pickleball: @thejackmunro joins the pod. We dive into his origin story of being the youngest ever 5.0 player (before ALW), how he got dubbed “Junior Mint” (just don’t call him that
Record Breaker, Megan Fudge! Plus US Open, APP Cincy Recap | Pod 62
May 17, 20251h 21m0
The #1 Female Player on the APP, recent record-breaking 70 medal winner, mother of two (plus a pup), and Jill's doubles partner, Megan Fudge joins the pod! Finally!! Megan weighs in on winning, training, traveling the wo
How good is Agassi at Pickleball?! + Triple Crown'er Will Howells | Pod 61
Apr 26, 20251h 6mEp. 21S1
The #1 Player on the APP, recent TRIPLE CROWN winner, Will Howells joins the pod to discuss how he got into pickleball, how he got so good so fast, and what he learned from his MLP Finals loss to build on this year. Hear
Hot take: Anna Bright can do better than ALW. Plus Brad Tuckman from The Fort | Pod 60
Apr 14, 20251h 13mEp. 60S1
Did Anna Bright make a huge mistake?! Jill and K-Dubs break down what happened, what it means for the field and which partnerships we might be seeing in the future. Find out which host got hospitalized last week. APP For
Pickleball’s biggest scam? Penthouse Parties & Promises from PWR | Pod 59
Mar 17, 202553mEp. 59S1
Is PWR the biggest scam ever in pickleball? Here are the facts: you be the judge. Are we going to see a 20mm prize money purse in 2026?! We think so! Register for The Fort - April 2: https://book.playthefort.com/programs
Toxic Pickleball Masculinity and the #1 Fix for PB Injuries | Pod 58
Feb 28, 20251h 36m0
Power Play LA Fire Fundraiser: https://lapbunited.com Giveaways, Camps, Toxic Masculinity and who's the bottom of the barrel when it comes to Revenue share to the players of any pro sport? (Spoiler alert: it's not Pickle
The Great Debate: Is Pickleball a SPORT or a GAME? | Pod 57
Feb 8, 20251h 30mEp. 57S1
One of the leading minds in the pickleball business (Sean Bollettieri) joins the pod today to discuss building facilities, the pro leagues, the future of equipment, and his thoughts on how tennis and pickleball need each
The Tweet Heard Round the Pickleball 🌎 World: Our Response | Pod 56
Jan 21, 20251h 23mEp. 56S1
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 an
OUT OF MONEY! PPA & MLP Need Emergency Loan to Get Through Q1 2025
Jan 2, 20251h 13mEp. 55S1
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
🎭DRAMA at Nationals 🇺🇸 + The Truth: Why Pickleball Won't Be in the Olympics
Nov 29, 20241h 45mEp. 54S1
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
How to Stay Strong When It Goes Sideways + MLP Virginia Recap | This Pickleball Life (Ep 52)
Oct 14, 202455mEp. 52S1
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
Unlock Your Pickleball Potential through Singles | Pod 51
Sep 21, 202453mEp. 51S1
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
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 inte
Saudi Money 💰, MLP & The Leaked Texts Heard Round the World | Pod 49
Aug 15, 20241h 0mEp. 49S1
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 O
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 th
Epic Line Call and Paddle Testing Fails + Geoff Nguyen for the Win! | Pod 47
Jul 24, 20241h 27mEp. 47S1
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 w
Tom Webb (APP) Joins the Pod + PPA & APP OC Recap | Ep. 46
Jul 15, 20241h 32mEp. 46S1
APP CMO Tom Webb joins Kristin and Jill to discuss all things professional pickleball. The APP is now home to the most pros anywhere and does NOT consider themselves a “feeder” tour. The APP does, however, look at “other
Find out what USAP CEO Mike Nealy has to say about their side of the JOOLA dispute as Jill and Kristin dive deep with Nealy on all things ratings, memberships, governing bodies, the international game, and of course, the
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