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Pickleball
Tennis
Anna Leigh Waters
The Kitchen
Nike
MLP
Maroon 5
Ben Johns
Franklin
RPM Paddle
Business
Whole Foods Market
Newport Beach
Entourage
Drew Brees
James Valentine
Israel
PPA Tour
Major League Pickleball (MLP)
Christian Alshon

The Pickleballers Podcast — hosted by Jared Paul and Dane Iliff, founders of The Kitchen (the largest media company in pickleball), alongside top-ranked pro Roscoe Bellamy — is your new go-to source for all things pickleball.From breaking news and spicy hot takes to hilarious banter and all-star guests, Pickleballers brings the energy. Tune in for celebrity drop-ins, pro insights, and a front-row ... more

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Anna Bright is the #2 ranked women's pickleball player in the world, an MLP champion, and one of the sport's most magnetic personalities — a Cal Berkeley graduate who went from Pacific Crest Trail solo hiker to professional athlete in under a year.

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Roscoe Bellamy is the co-host of The Pickleballers and a professional pickleball singles player currently ranked #6 in the world. A product of a tennis dynasty — his father founded Tennis Channel and his mother was a pro player — Roscoe rose to becom... more

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James Ignatowich is a former top professional pickleball player turned paddle company founder, best known for creating RPM — one of the fastest-growing and most talked-about paddle brands in the sport.

In this episode, James joins Roscoe and Jared v... more

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Alix Truong is the number one Vietnamese pickleball player in the world and currently ranked eighth on the PPA Tour. She's one of the sport's most compelling rising voices — a player who came up through every level of the game and is now helping grow... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Bright
Number two female player in the world; former college tennis player; advocate and content creator in pickleball
Episode: Anna Bright: Saying No to Anna Leigh, Girlies Breakup, and Pickleball's Biggest Personality | S3 E10
James Ignatowich
Founder/CEO of RPM Paddle; chemical/mechanical engineer by background
RPM Paddle
Episode: James Ignatowich: The PPA Termination, Building RPM from China, and the Future of Paddle Tech
Alix Truong
Number one Vietnamese pickleball player, top-ranked on the PPA Tour
Professional pickleball player
Episode: Alix Truong: How a Teenage Prodigy Became the #1 Vietnamese Pickleball Player | S3 E8
Connor Hance
Founder/CEO of Enhance Pickleball
Enhance Pickleball
Episode: Enhance Pickleball: Owning the Content Game, $65K Nightmare, and How They Built the Brand | S3 E7
Drew Baird
Co-founder of Enhance Pickleball
Enhance Pickleball
Episode: Enhance Pickleball: Owning the Content Game, $65K Nightmare, and How They Built the Brand | S3 E7
Vivienne David
Retired professional pickleball player; former top mixed doubles player
Former professional athlete
Episode: Vivienne David: The Real Story Behind Her Retirement | S3 E6
Hunter Johnson
World number one singles player (guest)
Episode: Hunter Johnson: The Truth About Being #1 in the World | S3 E5
Andre Agassi
Olympic gold medalist, eight Grand Slams tennis legend, author
Agassi Brand / Pickleball Ventures
Episode: Andre Agassi: How Pickleball Changed His Life | S3 E4
Leigh Waters
Mother of Anna Leigh Waters, former player and coach
Athlete's family/coach
Episode: Leigh Waters: What It’s Really Like Raising Pickleball’s Greatest Player

Hosts

Jared Paul
Host of Pickleballers; co-founder of The Kitchen; prominent media figure in pickleball.
Dane Iliff
Co-host of Pickleballers; co-founder of The Kitchen; key media figure in the pickleball ecosystem.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Tyra’s ep is amazing

    My first time listening to the show; your interview with Tyra was incredible. Very well done. I am now a fan of the podcast and a huge fan of HTB.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tall0079
    United States5 months ago

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Hosts bring energy and clear expertise to the sport
Tyra's ep is amazing
Very well produced and insightful; great guest variety
Strong value for brands looking to sponsor with authentic athletes

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#58
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#224
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Anna Bright: Saying No to Anna Leigh, Girlies Breakup, and Pickleball's Biggest Personality | S3 E10
Q: What was the biggest challenge in branding yourself and building your fanbase?
Balancing on-court aggression with off-court branding, embracing vulnerability through content, and leveraging a supportive environment around me to show different facets of my personality beyond being a top player; it's about growing a brand while staying competitive.
Anna Bright: Saying No to Anna Leigh, Girlies Breakup, and Pickleball's Biggest Personality | S3 E10
Q: How did the decision to not partner with Anna Leigh in 2024 come about?
Anna Leigh floated the idea of partnering after some success, but I was already formed with Rachel and the Girlies; I chose to stay with Rachel for 2024 based on the ongoing fit and contract realities, even though the broader 'game theory' dynamics were influencing decisions.
Anna Bright: Saying No to Anna Leigh, Girlies Breakup, and Pickleball's Biggest Personality | S3 E10
Q: When did you start playing pickleball and what sparked the transition from tennis to pickleball?
I started in late 2021 after my dad encouraged me at a park; I played with him and my mom, and quickly got hooked, realizing this could be a path after a brutal tennis journey and an abrupt shift after a back injury led me to pursue pickleball full-time.
Roscoe Bellamy: His Dream Was Gone. His Identity Was Lost. Then Pickleball Changed Everything | S3E9
Q: What are your goals for 2026?
Roscoe aims to sustain momentum beyond his first gold, with a focus on reaching the top three or number one in the world, while building efficient training, content creation, and a structured daily routine that supports long-term growth.
James Ignatowich: The PPA Termination, Building RPM from China, and the Future of Paddle Tech
Q: Are you a Pickleball addict like me? If so, check us out and tell us more about the paddle line of RPM and what the brand stands for.
James explains RPM's brand philosophy, including authenticity in marketing, simultaneous launches of multiple paddle SKUs, and a plan to blend Honeycomb and foam technologies to cover different player preferences.

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What is Pickleballers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-level pickleball talent, pro circuits, branding, and the sport's rapid growth, with episodes that pair personal career arcs with industry shifts. Listeners get candid discussions about life on tour, sponsorship deals, crossovers from tennis and other sports, media dynamics, and predictive takes on where pickleball is headed—from Olympic prospects to evolving tour structures and gear innovations. The format blends sharp banter, strategic insights, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, making it valuable for players, sponsors, coaches, and brands looking to understand the sport's ecosystem and how to engage with its rising stars.

Noteworthy angles include deep dives into branding and endorsements (Nike, Franklin, tech gea... more

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Recent guests on Pickleballers include:

1. Anna Bright
2. James Ignatowich
3. Alix Truong
4. Connor Hance
5. Drew Baird
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7. Hunter Johnson
8. Andre Agassi

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