
Pickleball's #1 Podcast with Top Pro Zane Navratil and Pickleball Creator, Nico The Lefty. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player st... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 194 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

MLP is BACK — and Week 1 in Dallas did not disappoint. The Mad Drops took the whole thing, Ben Johns reminded everyone he is NOT to be slept on, and Danny Townsend made the entire pickleball world do a double-take. Nico and Zane break it all down.
A... more
Major League Pickleball is back, and Commissioner Samin Odhwani joined PicklePod to explain all of the new changes heading into the season.
We break down:
- The new MLP tournament format
- Super Sunday / Super Monday explained
- Dreambreaker subs... more
For this week’s PicklePod, we’re joined by two of the most exciting young stars in pickleball: Hayden Patriquin and Gabe Tardio of the St. Louis Shock.
We dive into everything from Shock team culture and MLP pressure to why Gabe ignored traditional ... more
Emergency pod time.
Bread & Butter has officially been acquired by Selkirk, and the pickleball world immediately exploded with questions. So Zane and Nico brought Doug Sapusek on the podcast immediately to talk about the deal, the future of Bread & ... more
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AL and H clearly the best pound for pound 😂😂
Fantastic work Zane. Really enjoying what you’re doing with the podcast. Keep up the excellent work.
Boring, boring, boring. Can you possibly say something interesting.
Bro? Bro! Broooo! Seven minutes in and still bro bro bro.
I was reading Zane’s mocking of Squeaky and the Normie, and the combined hysteria made me listen to this podcast. When I heard Zane’s voice, I thought - yep, anyone can have a podcast. The other guy, I think he’s Tommy - or Tomas, or something like that - has a good radio voice. I’m not sure if he could do PBP for the PPA or MLP - but his voice is soothing… and my favorite part is when they have a guest, and he doesn’t pay attention to Zane’s moaning, and pretends he isn’t there. He can’t do thi... more
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A fast-paced show that constantly dissects the latest in pickleball, combining league news, player movement, sponsorships, and business dynamics with candid banter. Episodes frequently cover how tours operate, contract and signings, major league developments, and tournament recaps, often featuring insider perspectives from players, executives, and industry insiders. A notable strength is its ability to pair hard-hitting industry analysis with humorous camaraderie and guest interviews, giving both pro-level insight and accessible takeaways for enthusiasts looking to understand growth, governance, and opportunity within the sport.
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PicklePod launched 5 years ago and published 194 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on PicklePod include:
1. Gabe Tardio
2. Doug from Bread & Butter
3. Steve Kuhn
4. Adam Bobrow
5. James Ignatowich
6. Evan Slaughter
7. Tom Webb
8. Anna Bright
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