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| Jimmy's EMBARRASSING Dallas Confession | PPA Worlds Recap, JLG Wins & JW/Tama Shock Everyone! | 10 Nov 2026 | 00:49:11 | |
The PPA World Championships delivered HUGE upsets, new champions, incredible comebacks, and one of the most embarrassing stories Jimmy has EVER shared on King of the Court! 😂 Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller are back to break down everything that happened at PPA Worlds in Dallas, Texas. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back to King of the Court 01:02 Jimmy Gets Personal — Checking In on Your Friends 03:24 Pickler Universe's Big Junior PPA Announcement 06:18 Dominator, Montis & KOTC All Access 08:40 Ryan Sherry Falls for an AI Rap Video 10:18 Jimmy's Most Embarrassing Dallas Story 17:13 MLP Nations Cup Recap — Team USA Wins 19:19 Utah Tech's INSANE College Championship Comeback 21:40 PPA Worlds Prize Money & Player Compensation Controversy 25:33 ALW dominates PPA Worlds 28:30 JLG Wins Men's Singles & Jack Sock Impresses 32:35 Biggest Singles Upsets & Rising Stars 33:24 Is Ben Johns the Best Mixed Doubles Player? 36:15 JW Johnson & Tama Win Men's Doubles Gold 39:13 Men's Doubles Upsets & Players to Watch 39:50 Women's Doubles — Can Anyone Beat the Annas? 43:57 Mark Wahlberg & the PPA Worlds Celebrity Showdown 45:55 PPA Worlds Experience & Fan Atmosphere 46:38 PPA Challenger Finals & Upcoming Events 48:09 Final Thoughts & Outro Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Montis Pickleball: Code KOTC KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| PPA WORLDS PREVIEW! Ben Johns in TROUBLE? Biggest Upsets & Predictions | 01 Nov 2026 | 00:33:42 | |
The BIGGEST pickleball tournament of the year is here! The 2026 PPA World Championships are right around the corner, and Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller are breaking down the draws, biggest matchups, potential upsets, and their predictions for every division! Ben Johns hasn't won a men's doubles gold medal in four tournaments. Can he bounce back at Worlds? Is Hayden Patriquin the hottest player in professional pickleball? And can anyone stop Anna Leigh Waters? Plus, we discuss the MLP Nations Cup, Christian Alshon's withdrawal in Hong Kong, the ongoing debate about screaming and sportsmanship, and much more! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back to King of the Court 01:00 Pickler Universe & PPA Worlds 02:42 Dominator & Montis Pickleball 03:35 KOTC All Access 04:25 Jimmy's Football Season Comes to an End 06:20 Sports, BYU & Halloween Talk 07:55 MLP Nations Cup Preview & Predictions 09:55 Why PPA Worlds Is the Biggest Tournament of the Year 11:25 Men's Doubles: Ben Johns' Gold Medal Drought 13:00 Connor Garnett, Dylan Frazier & Potential Upsets 13:50 Christian Alshon's Hong Kong Withdrawal 15:15 Men's Doubles Dark Horses & Matchups 16:55 Hayden Patriquin's Hot Streak & Gold Medal Prediction 17:20 Women's Doubles: Can Anyone Stop ALW & Anna Bright? 18:40 Tyra Black's Injury & Potential Upsets 19:25 Mixed Doubles: Full Draw Breakdown 22:35 Women's Singles: Anna Leigh Waters & Kate Fahey 24:55 Men's Singles: Chris Haworth, Ben Johns & Dark Horses 26:30 Can Tama Shick Continue His Breakout? 27:15 PPA Worlds Atmosphere & Collegiate Competition 28:20 The Screaming & Sportsmanship Debate 30:35 Behind-the-Scenes Rumors & Paddle Testing Clarification 32:15 Crypto Hack Discussion 33:05 Final Thoughts & Sponsor Shoutouts Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Montis Pickleball: Code KOTC KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| Has Screaming in Pro Pickleball Gone TOO FAR? + VA Beach and AUS recap! | 20 Oct 2026 | 01:16:14 | |
Has screaming and taunting in professional pickleball gone too far? In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller debate one of the most controversial topics in professional pickleball: should players be allowed to scream, celebrate, and taunt their opponents without consequences? We also break down all the action from PPA Virginia Beach, where Jaume Martinez and Elliott Schupp delivered huge performances, Kate Fahey and Eric Oncins dominated mixed doubles, and several unexpected teams made deep runs. Plus, we recap PPA Australia, preview a STACKED PPA Hong Kong tournament, discuss the reliability of AI line-calling technology Thanks for watching King of the Court! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave your thoughts in the comments. Join KOTC All Access for exclusive episodes, insider information, and behind-the-scenes conversations. Support our sponsors: #Pickleball #PPATour #MajorLeaguePickleball #KingOfTheCourt #ProPickleball 00:00 – BYU Beats Notre Dame! 01:42 – Flying Cars, Tesla & the Future of Technology 04:16 – Pickler Universe, Dallas Flash & Sponsor Updates 10:01 – KOTC All Access 10:48 – Is Jaume Martinez Being Overlooked? 12:44 – PPA Virginia Beach Men's Singles Recap 16:29 – Kate Fahey Wins Women's Singles Gold 17:43 – Controversial Ball Incident & Player Conduct 19:56 – Should Screaming and Taunting Be Penalized? 27:48 – When On-Court Trash Talk Gets Personal 30:54 – Controversial AI Line Call at Virginia Beach 33:00 – Mixed Doubles Upsets & Results 34:36 – Kate Fahey & Erik Oncins Win Mixed Gold 36:57 – Women's Doubles Recap 40:36 – Men's Doubles Biggest Upsets 42:33 – Jaume Martinez & Elliott Schop Win Gold 46:06 – Should PPA Host Events in Smaller Cities? 47:41 – How Much Money Do PPA Pros Actually Make? 52:27 – PPA Australia Recap 53:17 – Tyler Almost Flies to Australia to Play with Christian Alshon 56:47 – PPA Australia Men's Doubles Results 58:18 – PPA Australia Mixed, Singles & Women's Results 01:00:11 – PPA Hong Kong Preview: A Stacked Field 01:03:59 – Is the PPA Expanding Internationally Too Fast? 01:05:28 – Are Delaminated Paddles Still a Problem? 01:06:10 – Is Tyler Loong Still a Top 5 Lefty? 01:10:32 – How Much Do Partners Matter in Pro Pickleball? 01:12:58 – Lane's Paddle Sponsorship & AI Line-Calling Trust 01:14:10 – Final Thoughts & London Plans Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Montis Pickleball: Code KOTC KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| The Picklr Bankruptcy, Ben Johns & Jack Sock, and Chicago's Biggest Upsets | 13 Oct 2026 | 01:10:41 | |
Welcome back to another episode of King of the Court! This week, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down all the action from the PPA Chicago Cup, including shocking upsets, surprising partnerships, controversial on-court behavior, and some incredible performances. We dive into the drama surrounding Genie Bouchard and Maria Ford after Bouchard refused to tap paddles following their heated match. Was her reaction justified, or did she cross the line? We also discuss Ben Johns teaming up with Jack Sock, Roscoe Bellamy's impressive singles title, Emilien Burnel's Cinderella run, Anna Leigh Waters reaching 200 career gold medals, and the continued rise of Nico Acevedo. Plus, we take a deeper look at The Picklr filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What went wrong? What happens to investors? And is the pickleball industry finally starting to level out after years of explosive growth? 00:00 - Welcome Back to King of the Court 02:11 - Pickler Universe & Sponsor Updates 06:13 - MLP Nations Cup & VIP Ticket Giveaway 07:46 - MLP Nations Cup Teams & Predictions 12:05 - KOTC All Access 12:55 - PPA Chicago Cup Recap 14:31 - Emile Brunel's Incredible Cinderella Run 18:06 - Roscoe Bellamy Wins Men's Singles 20:31 - Miles Hoover Hustling Allegations 22:07 - Women's Singles & Anna Leigh Waters 23:10 - Are Young Pickleball Players Overhyped? 24:43 - Genie Bouchard vs. Maria Ford Controversy 26:19 - Should Pickleball Have Taunting Penalties? 29:08 - More on the Miles Hoover Allegations 30:25 - Where Is the Line With On-Court Celebrations? 32:30 - Anna Leigh Waters Reaches 200 Gold Medals 34:03 - Mixed Doubles Recap & Major Upsets 36:31 - JW Johnson & Georgia Johnson Dominate 38:01 - Men's Doubles Recap 40:23 - Annouar Braham & Bruno's Breakout Run 41:59 - Nico Acevedo's Rise to the Top 44:13 - Women's Doubles Recap 46:30 - Catherine Parenteau & Tyra Black's Success 48:14 - PPA Virginia Beach Open Preview 49:49 - Men's Doubles Draw & Predictions 51:27 - Mixed Doubles Matchups 53:05 - Men's & Women's Singles Predictions 55:19 - Ben Johns, Jack Sock & Fan Questions 56:08 - The Picklr Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Explained 59:36 - Is the Pickleball Business Boom Slowing Down? 01:01:23 - The Risks of Investing in Pickleball 01:02:54 - Will Genie Bouchard Stay in Pickleball? 01:03:43 - Is the PPA Marketing Players Who Aren't Competing? 01:05:59 - Tyler's Training Partners & Coaching 01:06:53 - Is Ben Johns Retiring? 01:08:34 - What Happened to Dylan Frazier? 01:10:03 - Final Thoughts & Outro Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Montis Pickleball: Code KOTC KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| Was Vegas a Fluke! ? Vegas Upsets, Drama & Chicago Predictions | 06 Oct 2026 | 01:09:03 | |
PPA Vegas delivered plenty of surprises — including Ben Johns making THREE finals and walking away without a gold. On this episode of King of the Court, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the PPA Las Vegas Open, including Hayden Patriquin & Anna Bright taking down Ben Johns & Anna Leigh Waters, Christian Alshon & Andrei Daescu winning men's doubles, Kiora Kunimoto's impressive run, and the growing parity at the top of professional pickleball. Tyler also tells the story behind his courtside interaction with Len Yang's girlfriend, we debate the PPA's later start times, discuss Ben Johns' future and potential partnership shakeups, and preview the upcoming PPA Chicago Open. Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome Back to King of the Court Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Montis Pickleball: Code KOTC KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| PPA Las Vegas Preview: Broken Rankings, Upset Picks & MLP Asia Draft Drama | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:50:40 | |
Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller are back with a full preview of the PPA Las Vegas Open! We break down the singles, mixed doubles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles draws — including some brutal first-round matchups, upset picks, and potential deep runs. We also dive into one of the biggest issues with the current pickleball ranking system: players earning favorable seeds and byes despite not necessarily being among the best players in that specific discipline. Plus, we discuss the continued growth of international pickleball, the controversy surrounding junior line calls, Rachel Rohrabacher and Bobby tying the knot, and the surprising MLP Asia draft that left Riley Newman and Connor Garnett undrafted. Thanks for watching King of the Court! Make sure to like, subscribe, and drop your Vegas predictions in the comments. 00:00 – KOTC Live From Las Vegas Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for a discount at https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| PPA Arizona Changed EVERYTHING?! New Stars Are Taking Over | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:04:42 | |
PPA Arizona delivered some of the biggest surprises we've seen this season. Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down all the action from Arizona, including Yuta Funamizu and Nico Acevedo's incredible run to the men's doubles final, Ben Johns & Federico Staksrud getting knocked out early, and several young players making serious noise on the pro tour. We also discuss PPA's new later start times, the changes coming to the Arizona Athletic Grounds, the latest on the JOOLA paddle lawsuit, and how the new WPR system is affecting draws and tournament seeding. Plus, we dive into the rise of Kiora Kunimoto and Elliott Schupp, Ben Johns' return to singles, Jalina Ingram's huge singles run, and Samin Odhwani's departure as MLP commissioner and new role overseeing Apollo's investment in professional pickleball. Let us know what you think in the comments, and make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more KOTC! 0:00 – Welcome back to KOTC 0:51 – Pickler Universe & MLP Nations Cup 5:18 – Dominator 6:03 – Montis Pickleball 6:42 – KOTC All Access 8:18 – Jimmy responds to the podcast drama 10:31 – Firefight Zone & Jared Paul 13:14 – Dream pickleball podcast guests 14:51 – PPA Arizona recap begins 15:35 – PPA's Arizona Athletic Grounds deal 17:22 – JOOLA lawsuit update 18:56 – WPR, rankings & controversial draws 19:46 – Yuta & Nico's incredible run 22:16 – Biggest men's doubles surprises 23:37 – Tyler & JLG's Arizona run 25:02 – New PPA match format & start times 26:21 – Is nighttime pickleball better? 27:35 – PPA's lighting problem 30:04 – Women's doubles recap 30:58 – Tyra Black & Megan Fudge make the final 32:17 – New names emerging in women's doubles 33:59 – Mixed doubles upsets 34:51 – Kiora Kunimoto & Elliott Schupp HUGE run 37:54 – Why Elliott's play style is so dangerous 39:16 – Kiora's continued rise 40:07 – Sophia & Casey's mixed doubles run 40:53 – Why ALW & Ben had to practice together 42:30 – Ben & ALW get back on track 44:14 – Is WPR discouraging players from singles? 44:58 – The problem with automatic byes 46:57 – Lucky losers are affecting PPA draws 48:24 – Hunter Johnson's controversial penalty 51:21 – Hot take: Ben won't make another singles final 52:08 – Women's singles surprises 53:40 – Jelena Ingram's incredible Arizona run 55:06 – Kate Fahey vs. Brooke Buckner 56:40 – What's next on the PPA Tour? 57:27 – Samin leaves MLP commissioner role 58:17 – What happened with Samin & MLP? 59:41 – Who should become the next MLP commissioner? 1:01:45 – Tyler's remaining 2026 tournament schedule 1:03:48 – Final thoughts & what's coming on All Access Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for a discount at https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| PPA’s New WPR Rankings Are Already Causing Chaos | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:50:59 | |
The PPA's new WPR ranking system is officially here — and it's already creating some VERY strange situations. | |||
| The HOTTEST Pickleball Tournament Ever? | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:04:21 | |
PPA North Carolina was absolute chaos. (There were issues with the microphones during this episode, so the audio is not ideal. Please forgive us - it will never happen again! - KOTC) Tyler and Jimmy are back to break down everything that happened at PPA North Carolina, including the brutal heat that forced schedule changes, players dealing with cramping and exhaustion, Jack Sock struggling to finish his match, and some major upsets throughout the tournament. We break down Hunter Johnson's run to gold, Anna Leigh Waters continuing to dominate women's singles, the new J-Dub/Tama partnership, Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio's continued dominance, and the controversial agreement between Anna Bright and Anna Leigh Waters in women's doubles. Then we get into mixed doubles, where J-Dub and Georgia Johnson pulled off a massive win over Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters before Hayden Patriquin and Anna Bright ultimately took gold. Plus, we discuss automatic line calling, whether players should target an injured opponent, Adderall use in professional pickleball, the Pickleball World Cup, paddle technology, and plenty more from around the pro game. Let us know what stood out to you most from PPA North Carolina! Subscribe to King of the Court for pro pickleball news, rumors, tournament breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes discussion.00:00 – Intro 01:05 – Welcome Back to King of the Court 02:18 – The Insane Heat at PPA North Carolina 04:13 – Why Pickleball Needs More Indoor Events 06:07 – Dominator & the Tournament Booth Story 08:12 – Montis Pickleball & KOTC All Access 09:01 – Jimmy's North Carolina Experience 12:13 – The Most Random Pickleball Dinner Ever 13:51 – Should PPA Have Taken a Heat Break? 17:09 – PPA North Carolina Tournament Recap 19:27 – Ben Johns Gets Pickled Twice 20:01 – New WPR Rankings Shake Up Singles 20:44 – Hunter Johnson's Run to Gold 23:08 – Women's Singles 23:59 – Kate Fahey Drama 24:51 – Problems With PPA Tournament Registration 28:19 – J-Dub & Tama's New Partnership 30:30 – Why Weren't They Targeting Jack Sock? 31:43 – Tyson McGuffin Pulls Out 33:06 – The Double-Lefty Experiment 35:22 – Men's Doubles Upsets 36:14 – Tyler & JLG's Match 37:09 – Rafa & Casey Blow a 10–1 Lead 37:50 – Ben Johns & Gabe Tardio Keep Winning 40:02 – Women's Doubles 41:43 – ALW & Anna Bright Dominate Again 42:40 – The ALW/Anna Bright Agreement 44:06 – Mixed Doubles & Automatic Line Calling 46:28 – Should You Target an Injured Player? 47:09 – Mixed Doubles Upsets 48:53 – How PPA Draws Are Actually Made 50:24 – J-Dub & Georgia Beat Ben & ALW 52:53 – Should Adderall Be Banned in Pickleball? 54:58 – Parents Arrested for Leaving Kids to Play Pickleball 57:37 – Pickleball World Cup 59:03 – Listener Questions 1:03:01 – What's Next for KOTC? Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for a discount at https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| Brooke Buckner & JLG Join KOTC LIVE | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:39:12 | |
Brooke Buckner and John Lucian Goins (JLG) join King of the Court LIVE from Cary, North Carolina! Brooke breaks down the roller coaster MLP season, going from one of the lowest moments of her career in Austin to an incredible turnaround in New York. She also talks singles, the new pickleball ranking system, playing in North Carolina, and the brutal MLP-to-PPA schedule. Then JLG joins the show fresh off another MASSIVE win over Ben Johns. We get into exactly why his game matches up so well against Ben, the evolution of pro pickleball singles, his goals for the rest of 2026, the new world ranking system, and what he's expecting from the Slice next season. Plus, we learn about JLG's other obsession: chess. Is losing a chess match actually worse than losing in pickleball? Subscribe to King of the Court for more pro pickleball news, interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the PPA Tour and MLP. 00:00 – Brooke Buckner joins KOTC Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| Interview w Zoey Weil | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:35:57 | |
In this episode of King of the Court, we sit down with Zoe Weil to talk about her rapid rise through professional pickleball, her first full season in Major League Pickleball, and how she went from Division I college tennis to competing against some of the best players in the game. Zoe takes us through her journey from the University of Washington and Minnesota to discovering pickleball, getting the unexpected call from Lee Waters to play for the New Jersey 5s, and eventually landing with the California Black Bears.We also get into MLP team chemistry, the Florida Smash, her upcoming move to Austin, future partners, social media and Twitter beef, ALW & Anna Bright, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the pro tour. Subscribe to King of the Court for more professional pickleball news, interviews, analysis, and behind-the-scenes conversations. 00:00 – Jimmy loses a bet & wears the shirt 02:33 – Introducing Zoe Weil 05:32 – Zoe’s college tennis background 07:34 – How Zoe discovered pickleball 08:10 – Deciding to pursue pro pickleball 09:04 – Zoe’s first Major League Pickleball experience 11:52 – The unexpected call from Lee Waters 13:04 – Playing for the New Jersey 5s 13:48 – MLP roster moves & building championship teams 15:12 – Zoe’s first full MLP season 16:37 – Team chemistry & joining the Black Bears 19:48 – Being called the “worst women’s doubles team in MLP” 21:45 – Zoe’s Twitter strategy & pickleball takes 23:04 – Dating, DMs & moving to Austin 24:56 – Training in Austin & The Lab 26:18 – Zoe’s upcoming tournament partners 27:30 – Elsie Hendershot & the next generation 28:07 – Choosing mixed doubles partners 29:35 – Surviving brutal tournament heat 30:18 – Instagram, X & dealing with haters 31:44 – The Black Bears & MLP history 33:15 – Building the Bears’ future roster 33:57 – Zoe vs. ALW & Anna Bright 35:06 – Closing thoughts Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| MLP Finals Predictions + Pickleball’s Partnership Problem | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:50:43 | |
Another week of King of the Court and there’s plenty to get into. Code "KOTC" at Montispickleball.com | |||
| Dallas Pulls Off Massive MLP Upset + MLP Playoff Recap | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:02:07 | |
The MLP playoffs delivered some major surprises, and we're breaking down everything that happened in Newport. | |||
| Things got HEATED during the MLP playoffs. | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:06:29 | |
We break down Zane Navratil's wild on-court outburst, the drama between Zane and the Palm Beach bench, and whether there's a double standard when it comes to screaming and trash talk in professional pickleball. We also recap the MLP playoff action, discuss Rachel Rohrabacher's lingering injury and post-match comments, and make our predictions for the next round. Plus, James Ignatowich had some surprising words for Tyler on another podcast, Memes of Pickleball sparks controversy with its latest posts, and we respond to the argument that the pickleball business is in serious trouble. 00:00 – All Access 01:29 – Welcome to King of the Court 03:33 – Pickler Universe 05:41 – Dominator 07:04 – Montis Pickleball 09:24 – KOTC All Access 10:10 – MLP Playoffs Recap 11:57 – Zane Navratil's WILD Outburst 13:38 – Zane vs. the Palm Beach Bench 14:29 – The History Behind the Zane & Casey Diamond Beef 15:54 – Chicago Slice Eliminated 16:36 – Brooklyn vs. SoCal + Rachel Rohrabacher 18:25 – SoCal Nearly Pulls Off the Upset 19:59 – Rachel Rohrabacher's Injury Situation 21:31 – Texas Ranchers Advance 23:43 – Dallas Lights Go Out... Conspiracy? 24:29 – MLP Quarterfinal Matchups 25:21 – Who Should the New York Hustlers Pick? 26:44 – Who Should LA Pick? 31:16 – MLP Playoff Predictions 32:19 – Memes of Pickleball Controversy 34:38 – Did the Memes Go Too Far? 38:07 – James Ignatowich Calls Out Tyler 40:31 – Tyler Responds to Ignatowich 41:19 – Is Tyler Polarizing? 42:56 – Zane Doubles Down on Missing MLP for a Wedding 45:11 – Is the Business of Pickleball in Trouble? 47:02 – The Economics of Pickleball Facilities 49:02 – Pickleball's REAL Average Age 50:38 – Why Pickleball Isn't Going Anywhere 51:23 – Club Pickleball Mastermind 52:45 – Listener Questions 53:24 – Dallas Lights-Out Conspiracy 54:06 – MLP Salary Cap Explained 54:49 – Why Isn't QD Dominating APP? 56:14 – Is Zane Navratil Okay? 58:26 – Vivian Glozman's Potential 1:00:05 – Dallas Flash Lineup Decisions 1:00:46 – Reacting to Zane's Freakout 1:01:20 – How All Access Members Submit Questions 1:02:18 – Did MLP's Playoff Format Create Blowouts? 1:03:12 – Another Pickleball Tour War? 1:04:11 – Are Pro Pickleball Salaries About to Crash? 1:04:59 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| MLP Orlando Was INSANE - Biggest Playoff Moments, Black Bears Heartbreak & MLP Awards | 04 Aug 2026 | 01:07:04 | |
MLP Orlando delivered one of the most exciting weekends in Major League Pickleball history. | |||
| Jim Kloss MELTDOWN, MLP Chicago Chaos & Orlando Playoff Predictions | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
Another wild week in Major League Pickleball and lots to cover. | |||
| MLP Trade Chaos Continues + San Diego Recap & Chicago Preview | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:05:36 | |
The MLP season just got even more interesting. In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP San Diego, discuss the latest trade rumors around the league, analyze the Dallas Flash's surprising championship run, and preview the upcoming Chicago event. 0:00 Intro 0:11 Tyler's brutal drive home from San Diego 3:18 Meeting King of the Court fans 5:28 Pickler Universe sponsor 8:39 MLP playoff race update 9:14 Dominator sponsor 11:00 KOTC All Access 11:53 World Cup & soccer discussion 12:49 Mile world record broken 14:08 Caitlin Clark's historic performance 14:42 MLP trade deadline rumors 15:53 Federico Staksrud's illness in San Diego 16:48 Why roster depth matters in MLP 22:50 Black Bears recap vs. Phoenix 24:22 Dallas Flash's shocking championship run 26:45 LA Mad Drops struggle in San Diego 28:17 Connor Garnett traded to LA 30:14 Why LA moved on from Gabe Joseph 30:56 Should LA have signed Colin Johns? 33:18 San Diego venue review 35:46 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor 37:51 San Diego fan atmosphere 39:19 Should MLP limit player trades? 41:21 The human side of player trades 44:54 Chicago MLP preview 46:28 Teams fighting for playoff spots 50:56 Questions from listeners 53:47 Tyler explains his trade experience 56:02 Irina Tereschenko's incredible emergency sub performance 57:43 California Black Bears explained 58:23 Targeting weaker players in MLP strategy 1:00:36 Questions Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- | |||
| Why MLP Keeps Changing the Rules (And Why It Might Be Good) | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:05:23 | |
The King of the Court Podcast is back! This week Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at the Beer City Open (BCO), discuss the future of Major League Pickleball, and explain why a salary cap could completely reshape the league. 0:00 Should pro players be allowed to gamble? 0:47 Welcome back & crazy stories from BCO 1:44 Beer City Open recap 2:39 World Cup discussion 5:09 McGregor vs Holloway reaction 6:33 Pickler Universe playoff announcement 10:43 Dominator sponsor 12:20 KOTC All Access 13:50 Fan feedback from last week's episode 15:39 Players missing BCO 19:27 International & College teams at BCO 20:54 One Point Challenge discussion 21:37 BCO tournament recap 26:29 Shock vs Mad Drops breakdown 29:30 The Miami Pickleball Club "Fives" jerseys 30:09 Annalie Waters strategy debate 36:20 MLP salary cap explained 41:37 Club Pickleball Mastermind 43:12 San Diego MLP preview 50:11 The business side of player trades 56:00 Listener Q&A 56:42 Is MLP becoming boring? 57:28 Tyler vs Tama singles? 59:01 Trade deadline changes 1:01:14 Behind the scenes with the MLP MC 1:01:45 Dallas vs Newport playoff format explained 1:03:33 The Dink premiere 1:04:21 Final thoughts & outro Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| Can Pickleball Ever Go Mainstream? | BCO Preview & MLP Controversy | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:11:18 | |
The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins in Grand Rapids. | |||
| Did you see this? | 30 Jun 2026 | 01:20:08 | |
The professional pickleball world had one of its craziest weeks yet. Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the shocking Rachel R scoreboard incident, controversial MLP trades, surprising upsets, DreamBreakers, player hype, league issues, and what needs to change if professional pickleball wants to continue growing. 00:00 Fan behavior & where the line is 00:48 Welcome back 01:35 World Cup discussion 04:18 Club Pickleball Mastermind 05:00 Pickler Universe 07:36 Dominator 08:23 KOTC All Access 09:10 MLP New York recap 09:57 Massive MLP trade explained 12:24 Hunter Johnson, Elsie & JLG trade 14:02 Why third players matter more than ever 14:44 Ross Chaffetz's farewell post 17:45 Did Chicago make the right move? 18:33 Is Elsie Hendershot overhyped? 24:48 Stop comparing players to Annalee Waters 27:16 Carolina shocks Palm Beach 29:36 Players leaving MLP events 32:12 Does MLP need stricter rules? 34:28 Rachel Rohrabacher scoreboard incident 37:46 Should players receive compensation? 39:36 Bobby's Guy Fieri outfit 40:21 PPA's official response 40:58 Court spacing problems 41:45 DreamBreaker recap 44:10 Ranchers upset the Five's 44:59 MLP standings update 49:03 Should the Mad Drops trade Max Freeman? 52:52 Third players becoming more valuable 53:36 Florida Smash drops Travis Rettenmaier 58:02 Professional commentary discussion 1:01:29 Jared Paul & The Kitchen discussion 1:08:05 Which players deserve the hype? Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| Did Palm Beach Bend The Rules For Casey Diamond? | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:04:59 | |
The MLP drama continues. | |||
| Players Quit on Their Teams? MLP Austin Was Absolute Chaos | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:13:43 | |
MLP Austin delivered one of the wildest weekends of the season. In this episode of KOTC, Tyler and Jimmy break down the biggest storylines from Austin, including player absences, controversial no-shows, heated on-court drama, major trade news, and a full recap of Championship Sunday. The guys discuss the Dallas Flash's shocking performance, the blockbuster Tyra Black trade, Jay D latest controversy involving Lea Jansen and Nico Acevedo, and whether MLP teams are entering buyer-or-seller mode ahead of the trade deadline. 0:00 Super Sunday belt discussion 0:48 Welcome back to King of the Court 1:08 Club Pickleball Mastermind sponsor spotlight 3:08 Club Pickleball Sandy location review 3:49 Pickler Universe update and ticket information 5:32 Indoor vs outdoor pro pickleball debate 6:14 Dominator sponsorship spotlight 6:58 KOTC All Access update 7:38 "You're taller than Tyler" fan interaction 8:15 Listener bike crash story 9:33 NBA Finals and New York Knicks discussion 11:49 Museum of Ice Cream video update 12:31 MLP Austin recap begins 13:24 Player absences and no-show controversy 15:03 Load management discussion in MLP 16:32 Why showing up matters for your team 17:16 Jesse Irvin's impressive performance while sick 19:34 Tyler reflects on competing with a broken hand 20:15 Team accountability and leadership 21:26 Do star players face consequences? 22:05 J-Dub vs Nico Acevedo incident 23:45 Lea Jansen responds to J-Dub 25:13 Was the controversy overblown? 27:27 Florida Smash shocks Dallas Flash 29:08 Len Yang and Pablo Tellez impress 29:48 Utah Black Diamonds vs Columbus Sliders 30:44 James Delgado shines in mixed doubles 31:29 Texas Ranchers dominate Dallas Flash 32:11 Austin fan attendance review 32:51 Every match mattered in Austin 34:25 Trae Young attends MLP Austin 35:16 Dallas Flash vs Miami Pickleball Club thriller 36:56 Emma Nelson continues to impress 38:21 Why young players are taking over pickleball 39:50 Championship Sunday recap 40:42 Tyra Black traded to Columbus 42:30 Why Columbus made the move 43:18 What Dallas gains from the trade 44:02 Potential future trade scenarios 45:32 Other trade deadline candidates 46:16 MLP roster construction rules explained 46:58 Jimmy apologizes to Dekel Bar 48:40 St. Petersburg MLP preview 49:31 Pool changes explained 50:18 Growth of MLP and Austin success 51:08 Austin venue and court conditions review 53:15 St. Pete Athletic Club preview 54:03 Early St. Pete matchups 55:28 Group A predictions 58:20 Group B predictions 59:53 Travis Rettenmaier injury update 1:00:44 How did Dallas finish last? 1:01:41 Was trading Tyra the right move? 1:02:35 Should players be traded mid-season? 1:04:10 Is the MLP trade deadline too long? 1:04:58 Why isn't Rafa Hewett on an MLP roster? 1:05:52 Ideal pro pickleball facility discussion 1:06:43 Does Dallas need additional support? 1:07:32 Annalee Waters and Anna Bright discussion 1:09:10 How to join the KOTC Discord 1:09:49 ATP strategy discussion 1:10:32 Final thoughts and St. Pete excitement Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| BAD BOUNCES. BIG DRAMA. | 10 Jun 2026 | 01:22:02 | |
KOTC breaks down everything that happened at MLP St. Louis, including the controversial court conditions, Riley Newman’s injury, DreamBreaker strategy debates, and which teams are rising or falling after another major league event. We discuss:
Plus, Jimmy and Tyler give their honest thoughts on the current state of Major League Pickleball and what teams should do before the trade deadline. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Off Campus Discussion 00:52 Welcome Back to KOTC 01:16 Club Pickleball Mastermind 03:00 Pickler Universe Update 05:02 Dominator Sponsor Segment 07:23 MLP St. Louis Overview 08:14 Court Surface & Bounce Issues 09:43 Arena Experience vs Facility Problems 13:22 Indoor Arena Debate 14:00 Fan Encounters & Cindy Kaoimoto 16:14 Riley Newman Injury Update 17:41 St. Louis Shock Dominance 19:41 Million Dollar AB Discussion 21:21 Phoenix vs Vegas DreamBreaker Breakdown 28:39 What's Wrong with the Bouncers? 29:28 St. Louis Group Results Recap 30:57 MLP Scheduling Problems 36:47 Trade Rumors Begin 39:17 Dylan Frazier & Nico Acevedo Discussion 40:56 Connor Garnett Trade Possibilities 43:07 Building for the Future vs Winning Now 44:34 MLP Parity Discussion 45:51 Indoor Facility Potential 46:37 Austin MLP Preview 48:56 Austin Weather & Event Concerns 50:28 KOTC All Access Update 51:57 Austin Pool Breakdown 58:05 Ranchers & Nico Acevedo Outlook 01:00:54 Austin Predictions 01:02:16 Fan Q&A Begins 01:02:30 Biggest Risers in MLP 01:04:01 Biggest Disappointments So Far 01:06:45 Will MLP Change Player Contracts? 01:07:34 Shock Merchandise Discussion 01:07:34 James Delgado & Pickleball IQ 01:08:18 Is Brooklyn Underrated? 01:09:09 Bitcoin, Pengu & SpaceX 01:10:41 If Hayden & Gabe Teamed Up... Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| SHOCK UNDER PRESSURE | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:03:24 | |
Welcome back to another episode of KOTC! This week Tyler Loong & Jimmy Miller break down everything from MLP Columbus, including the California Black Bears' performance, the continued struggles of the St. Louis Shock despite one of the most expensive rosters in MLP history, and whether the pickleball world is too quick to overreact to a single event. The guys discuss the recent Genie Bouchard trade, Alix Truong's move to the Flames, the Palm Beach Royals' roster decisions, and why one-game-to-11 MLP matches can create some wild results. They also dive into the ongoing debate surrounding international PPA points, John McEnroe's comments about pickleball, and whether top pros should be stronger ambassadors for the sport. Plus: MLP St. Louis preview, Anna Bright and the pressure facing the Shock, championship ceremony controversy, and Tyler's now-infamous Museum of Ice Cream golden spoon story. Timestamps 0:00 Intro & Shock Super Sunday jokes Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| MLP Dallas Was COMPLETE Chaos… New Rules, Drama & Controversy | 27 May 2026 | 01:11:13 | |
KOTC is back breaking down EVERYTHING from the wild MLP Dallas weekend at Pickler Universe — including the controversial new MLP rules, Ben Johns’ dominant performance, DreamBreaker strategy, player rankings drama, and whether international PPA events are gaming the system. | |||
| MLP Dallas Preview + Pickleball’s Biggest Problem | 19 May 2026 | 01:18:47 | |
In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler and Jimmy break down everything heading into the first Major League Pickleball event of the season at Pickler Universe in Dallas. They preview the biggest matchups, debate new team lineups, discuss waiver wire moves, and analyze how teams might use younger players this season. Jimmy/Tyler also recap PPA Asia, react to rumors surrounding new partnerships, discuss the economics behind MLP and why fans can’t expect “backyard pickleball” access forever, and a local Utah moneyball meltdown. Plus: JW Johnson & Tama rumors, Ben Johns, the New Jersey 5s, MLP team loyalty, Lifetime balls, podcast consistency, fake Discords, and much more. Timestamps 00:00 intro Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc
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| “The Truth About PPA Finals, MLP & Pickleball’s Biggest Issues” | 12 May 2026 | 01:32:57 | |
In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler and Jimmy break down everything from the PPA Finals and San Clemente 500, including partnership rumors, controversial line-calling technology, MLP storylines, and the future of pro pickleball. Jimmy absolutely unloads on the New Jersey 5s logo, while Tyler shares behind-the-scenes stories from competing in the finals himself. | |||
| Pickleball Just Got a $225 MILLION Boost… Here’s What It Means + Atlanta | 05 May 2026 | 01:19:47 | |
This week on KOTC we break down one of the biggest moments in pickleball history — a $225 million investment into the UPA and what it means for the future of the sport. | |||
| PPA Atlanta Slam Preview + The Wildest Sports Story EVER | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:58:08 | |
This episode of KOTC gets WILD. | |||
| Pickleball DRAMA Explodes | Cheating Allegations, DQs & Pickle Slam Chaos | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:34:43 | |
In this episode of King of the Court, we break down one of the most chaotic weeks in pickleball in a long time. From controversial line calls and cheating accusations to a shocking disqualification mid match and everything in between. KOTC dives into the drama surrounding the U.S. Open, including questionable calls, player reactions, and the growing conversation around officiating and accountability in pro pickleball. KOTC talks Pickle Slam, where ALW faced off against tennis legends and sparked debate after being frozen out in doubles. We also cover the Sacramento Open, including Hunter Johnson’s DQ, Eric Oncins’ viral “blow over the net” moment, and why inconsistency in officiating is becoming a major issue in the sport. Plus: * Should certain on-court behaviors be considered unsportsmanlike? * Does the sport need better rules and enforcement ASAP? * And what happens when the biggest stars aren’t playing… is it actually better? Drop your thoughts in the comments: Was this week bad for pickleball… or exactly what the sport needs? Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: https://www.clubpickleballmastermind.com/kotc Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong Timestamps 00:00 Start 02:55 Football story 05:30 Club Pickleball Mastermind 07:20 Pickler Universe Giveaway 11:36 US Open 20:06 Pickleslam 34:45 Sacramento open 44:28 Womens Singles 48:41 Mixed Doubles 1:01:59 Mens Doubles 1:07:08 Womens Doubles 1:19:15 Questions | |||
| Pickleball Is Changing FAST… Lawsuits, NIL Money & Sacramento Open Preview | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:10:51 | |
In this episode of King of the Court (KOTC), KOTC breaks down some of the biggest storylines in and around pickleball, from the Joola lawsuit against multiple paddle companies. | |||
| “Pickleball in Asia EXPOSED… What Really Happened 🇻🇳” | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:03:41 | |
In this episode of the King of the Court (KOTC) podcast covers a wide range of topics from the PPA Hanoi Cup and also the PPA Newport Beach Challenger tournaments. | |||
| PPA REVIEW | Paddle Testing, PPA reviews, MLP draws and more.. | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:21:45 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy go over the latest pickleball tournament in the desert. They talk about all the upsets and results. They then talk about the latest news of Proton Pickleball being banned from PPA events for further notice… They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: http://ClubPickleballMastermind.com/KOTC Use Code ‘KOTC’ for a great discount online at: clubpickleballshop.com Use Code ‘KOTC” for a great discount at https://www.dominatorhoop.com Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Club Pickleball Mastermind 5:25 Pickler Universe 6:01 MLP Pools/Draws 8:22 Dominator 11:22 ALL ACCESS 11:56 March Madness 18:30 Paddle Testing 19:44 PPA Zion Cup 49:00 Vulcan Pickleball 51:50 Proton Pickleball 59:02 MLP Draws for Dallas 1:07:04 Q+A | |||
| Club Mastermind: The ultimate pickleball club playbook | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:20:05 | |
Pickleball Club Mastermind: Maximize Your Revenue. Minimize Your Expenses | |||
| WINDY WEEK | PPA Texas, MLP Drafts and more… | 19 Mar 2026 | 01:17:51 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by catching up and sharing anecdotes. They go over the MLP drama and the latest drafts. They then talk through the latest PPA event that was overtaken by the wind! They talk about each event and the pairings and the results. They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! | |||
| PPA NEWPORT BEACH | Tournament Recap, UPA Rules, Storytimes and more.. | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:25:01 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by sharing stories from the last week and fun anecdotes. They then go through PPA Newport Beach and the results. They also talk about UPA wanting to make sure rules are being followed and fines being issued for behaviour. | |||
| MLP DRAFT DRAMA | New rules, MLP Drama and more… | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:38:49 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by shouting out the lead sponsor and then announce a BRAND NEW sponsor which is super exciting. They then talk about the latest rule change for line calls. And for the main event, they talk through the MLP Draft and all the drama that followed! | |||
| PPA MESA RECAP | USA Hockey Olympic Champs,MLP Draft and more.. | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:37:18 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by talking about the epic W from the US Hockey Olympic team and a NEW sponsor, The Pickler Universe! They then go over the latest pickleball tournament that just happened in Mesa, Arizona and recap all of the upsets and go through the upcoming MLP draft that is happening this week! They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: clubpickleballmastermind.com Use Code ‘KOTC’ for a great discount online at: clubpickleballshop.com Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Go Fund me Grayson Goldin: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-graysons-unexpected-medical-expenses-and-recovery Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- 0:00 Introduction 3:57 Club Pickleball Mastermind 5:20 Pickler Universe 9:05 Kitch PKBL 9:40 Storytime 16:46 PPA Mesa Cup Recap 34:17 C+D Pickleball Nets 34:53 PPA Mesa Cup Recap Ctd. 58:20 Vulcan 59:48 MLP Draft 1:19:01 Q+A | |||
| CAPE CORAL RECAP | A lot of stories, PPA Cape Coral, gossip and more.. | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:13:11 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by sharing a few stories over the last couple of weeks, talk about other sports and what’s been going on. They then go over the latest pickleball tournament that just happened in Cape Coral and preview the next tournament in Mesa. They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! ————————— Go Fund me Grayson Goldin: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-graysons-unexpected-medical-expenses-and-recovery Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC0126” for Huge Savings at Pickleball Central: https://pickleballcentral.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/
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| MLP 2026 is coming | Latest news, drafts, season gossip and more.. | 05 Feb 2026 | 01:16:04 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk about the latest announcements happening in the Pickleball world. They mention the name Sofia Sewing who will be breaking into the PPA and MLP circuit in the next year! MLP 2026 season is getting closer and so they talk through the teams and what predictions they have for upcoming drafts! They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/
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| LAYNE SLEETH | BONUS EP, SPECIAL GUEST! | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:39:00 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy are joined by the one and only Layne Sleeth, fellow Black Bear and Pro Player on the Pickleball tour. She talks about her extremely sporty background, and what her experience has been leading up to her career in pickleball. She goes through what her year looks like and her partners for the remaining of 2026. They end with a Q+A asking Layne a few questions, don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/
Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: clubpickleballmastermind.com Use Code ‘KOTC’ for a great discount online at: clubpickleballshop.com KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Layne’s IG - @layne_sleether01 Facebook: / tyler.loong -- 0:00 Introduction to Layne 8:10 Training Regime and Partners 9:00 Her roots: Canada 12:40 Surgery, Recover and the Road back 16:00 Partners for upcoming 19:11 Laynes take on the Tylers recent situation 21:32 BREAKING NEWS: Vulcan and Stack athlete 23:30 Best moments of the partnership between Layne and Tyler 28:00 Questions for Layne | |||
| RECAP OF THE WEEK | Big Minnesota PPA Recap and all the drama involved.. | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:31:23 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk through the latest PPA tournament in Minnesota. They touch on all of the results and their opinions based on the drawers. They touch on drama that happened and much more. They end with a Q+A from the fans, don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: http://clubpickleballmastermind.com Use Code ‘KOTC’ for a great discount online at: http://clubpickleballshop.com Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” http://kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEOhttps://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZwN1dfYklpTnFaTUtpLWxRUFZYb0pNcTJqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuY0gwNDd2VTJtV0l0cmNMUkFYOFBEYUpEZm1hVWQtMjN5Yy1CTnRZcXBoc21KZm9BbWY4NHVvUVp4NkdqOEpQanZZOHFQSEUzbG9TeUpQREZqaXRZeGRZaDBiUFY0UVJtNU9WS3c2SzFVdjFTS0dEUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Ftyler.loong&v=pzZ8VjalXN0) -- 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Club Pickleball Mastermind 4:56 Club Pickleball Shop 5:22 Kitch Pickleball Apparel 6:17 PPA/MLP Discount Codes 6:34 CAMEO 6:43 All Access Content 7:18 PPA Minnesota Recap (Mixed, Men’s Singles) 32:05 C&D Pickleball Nets 34:33 PPA Minnesota Recap Ctd. (Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles) 1:10:06 Typti 1:16:56 Vulcan Picleball 1:19:27 Q&A | |||
| A WEEK IN THE PICKLE WORLD | Masters Recap, Minnesota Preview and more.. | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:12:30 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk through a week in the pickleball world! They talk through a Masters recap and how the tournament turned out, they go through the latest news and updates especially from MLP announcements and then talk through PPA Minnesota happening this week. They end with a Q+A from the fans, don’t forget to send us your questions! Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks for following along! Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ 0:00 Introduction 1:44 Club Pickleball Mastermind 4:16 Club Pickleball Shop 4:43 Kitch Apparel 5:38 All Access 6:10 Masters Recap 23:09 C&D Pickleball Nets 24:47 Masters Recap Ctd. 48:52 MLP Changes 48:06 PPA Minnesota 54:59 PPA Junior League Story 57:54 Quang Đưong latest news 1:07:54 Vulcan and Stack Athletics 1:09:34 Q+A | |||
| Club Pickleball Mastermind - The ins and outs of pickleballs businesses | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:50:35 | |
In this video, Jimmy and Tyler sit down with Devan Egan who is the founder of Club Pickleball Mastermind and they discuss why Club Pickleball Mastermind has been so successful. They also discuss some of the pitfalls new clubs face and what people can expect when looking to start their own club. | |||
| FIRST TOURNAMENT BACK | Masters predictions and draw previews.. | 12 Jan 2026 | 01:03:51 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk about the upcoming tournament this week. It is the Masters in Palm Springs, all the players are decked out in whites and we are excited to see some new partnerships come to the surface. They go through the draws and their thoughts and predictions. They end with a Q+A from the fans - Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes, thanks for following along! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Code “KOTC” for insane discounts at: Use Code ‘KOTC’ for a great discount online at: clubpickleballshop.com clubpickleballmastermind.com Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Big Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages KOTC Merch - Use “KOTC” kitchpickleball.com NEW KOTC DISCORD https://discord.com/invite/kNR65mBemf NEW KOTC CAMEO https://www.cameo.com/morekotc Instagram: Tyler's IG - @tyler.loong Jimmy's IG - @jimmymiller_pb KOTC IG - @morekingofthecourt Facebook: / tyler.loong -- 0:00 Introduction 2:23 Club Pickleball Mastermind 4:56 Club Pickleball Shop 5:27 Cameo 5:44 PPA Tournaments discount 5:54 PPA Masters preview 08:00 All Access Subscription 08:55 PPA Masters 12:38 New Paddle Sponsors confirmed / More rumours… 18:33 C&D Pickleball Nets 19:12 Masters Draws Previewed.. 44:21 Stack Athletics 44:50 Tennis Stars in Pickleball 48:52 Vulcan 49:53 Q+A | |||
| KOTC Call in Show, featuring Jim Kloss | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:31:03 | |
Welcome to the KOTC Call in Show! In this conversation, KOTC speaks with the infamous one and only, Jim Kloss! ————————— Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ KOTC All Access https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiH-sjthLCovD8i79-AkWg/join Use Code "KOTC" for $100 Savings on C&D Pickleball Nets: https://bestpickleballnets.com/
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| HAPPY NEW YEAR | New Sponsors, New Paddle Contracts and more.. | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:08:22 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy go through the new sponsors of the Pod. They talk about new paddle deals that are sparking rumours of where the players are heading next.. They end with a Q+A from the fans - Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes, thanks for following along! | |||
| KOTC All Access Details | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:02:22 | |
All Access Information, information. | |||
| KOTC All Access Announcement | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:00:47 | |
Introducing the all new KOTC All Access. | |||
| FINAL EPISODE OF 2025 | UPA Contracts, Countefeit Paddles and Daytona Recap | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:08:18 | |
In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy discuss the players appealing the contract terminations that came into effect in the last few weeks, they talk about paddle manufacturers against counterfeit paddles and go through the last event that happened in Daytona. They end with a Q+A from the fans - Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes, thanks for following along! | |||