King of the Court

Send us a textTyler & Jimmy, two of the top pickleballers and podcast hosts in the world, are joined by the one and only Ben Johns. The boys talk everything from illegal paddles to retirement. This is not an episode you will want to miss!***We had some connectivity issues while recording this podcast, so we apologize for sometimes talking over Ben and for the annoying echos here and there. We appreciate you guys and we hope you enjoy the episode!***Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/KOTC IG - https://www.instagram.com/morekingofthecourt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro2:00 - Formula 1 Meets Pickleball9:00 - Ben’s Take on the Delam Paddle Situation17:05 - Ben Talks the Tour Wars23:00 - How Ben Would Run MLP24:24 - Ben Talks Rally Scoring28:00 - Creating a Winning Legacy37:33 - Is Collin Replaceable?43:30 - Tyler or Erik Lange?44:30 - Tyler & Ben Talk S1 Super Final Loss48:42 - The Future Greats of Pickleball51:30 - Why Ben Doesn’t Like Playing Indoors52:05 - Eye Protection53:50 - Ben’s Baseball Past55:30 - How Ben Shapes His Game56:58 - The Legend of Mills Miller 59:00 - Is Ben Returning to the Podcast Game?01:00:30 - Ben Talks Life After Pickleball01:02:30 - Ben Talks Handling Loss01:04:10 - Ben’s Kryptonite 01:05:42 - The Future of Pickleball Statistics01:09:10 - MLP Discussion

Send us a textAs the Pickleball world gears up for the biggest event of the year, Tyler & Jimmy take a moment to sit down and discuss the upcoming 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/KOTC IG - https://www.instagram.com/morekingofthecourt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro1:50 - Hardest Serves in Pickleball3:30 - Pickleball & Formula 1 Team Up4:40 - Nationals 2023 Preview34:25 - Q&A

Send us a textTakeya athlete AJ Koller virtually stops by the studio to chat with your favorite podcast hosts, Tyler & Jimmy! Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro0:25 - AJ’s Real Name2:20 - AJ’s Pickleball Background6:30 - Why Did AJ Sign with the PPA?15:50 - AJ’s Takeya Sponsorship18:00 - The Riley & AJ Partnership22:40 - The AJ & Jessie Partnership27:00 - Pro Competition is Getting Better31:45 - AJ Can’t Beat Lefties34:30 - AJ Talks MLP46:40 - Issues w/Gambling in Pickleball48:45 - AJ’s Singles Future52:00 - AJ Talks PBX Pickleball League01:00:45 - AJ’s Least Favorite Pro01:03:50 - Illegal Paddle Discussion

Send us a textThe paddle legality/testing controversy has returned! Overshadowed briefly by the whirlwind that was the Tour Wars, the Pickleball world has picked up right where it left off with illegal paddle accusations once again being thrown around.Tyler & Jimmy discuss the current state of paddle testing in both the MLP and PPA and touch on the advantages and disadvantages of playing with an illegal paddle. They also chat about the upcoming MLP in Dallas, TX and give their predictions for each group in both Challenger and Premier.Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro1:15 - MLP Dallas Premier Predictions2:30 - Group A4:10 - Group B7:15 - Group C12:30 - Challenger Predictions12:40 - Group A13:12 - Group B14:18 - Group C17:30 - The Most Fragile Pickleballers18:55 - More Paddle Drama!34:45 - No Pickleball in the Olympics38:30 - Lea Jansen Returning to Singles?41:25 - PPA Total Points Race44:46 - Q&A

Send us a textThe King of the Court Podcast is back with a breaking Tour Wars update. Yes, you read that correctly, ANOTHER Tour Wars update. Hopefully this will be the final update in this crazy saga, but if not, Tyler & Jimmy will be sure keep the KOTC faithful in the know!Catch up on all of the KOTC Tour Wars coverage below:Part 1: https://youtu.be/LGluyjZItzs?si=FADsmJhjL2luqtOzPart 2: https://youtu.be/YwzKxrO8hvA?si=Esh_lW4uKV6r7rK9Part 3: https://youtu.be/Oz80lLgmNqo?si=wPp_dmlWuEbFJ0IsPart 4: https://youtu.be/-Qo56lspgmI?si=zfXYLs1MJCukTGn3Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro0:30 - MLP & PPA History Lesson5:30 - New Drama Recap11:00 - Steve Kuhn Resigns15:10 - Is Greed to Blame for All of This?

Send us a textWhat happens in Vegas definitely does not stay in Vegas when it comes to Pickleball. Tyler is back from a tough weekend at the PPA Championships in Las Vegas and sits down with Jimmy to recap the weekend KOTC style. The boys discuss all of the events in depth and touch on some Jim Kloss drama that occurred over the weekend. Much the like color of his sweater, Jimmy was feeling especially fiery while recording this episode and doesn't pull any punches. This is definitely not an episode you will want to miss!Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro4:20 - APP Dallas (sort of) Recap6:25 - PPA Las Vegas Recap9:20 - Men’s Singles14:25 - Mixed Doubles22:00 - Women’s Doubles30:00 - The Jim Kloss Effect37:40 - Men’s Doubles42:10 - Women’s Singles43:10 - Anna Leigh Has a Bodyguard?48:30 - MLP Challenger Shuffle Draft Recap59:00 - Q & A

Tim Parks, owner of the SoCal Hard Eights and instrumental figure in the growth of Major League Pickleball, joins the podcast. They discuss topics like drafting players, relegation/promotion debates, negotiation tactics, future of MLP, PPA events after merger, inflated contracts and player compensation, potential move to Dallas, and analyzing the differences between side out scoring and Riley's scoring.

Send us a textWith the first MLP event of Season 2 behind them, Tyler and Jimmy took a little time to unwind over the past week. Now the boys are refreshed and ready to talk all things Pickleball (and Taylor Swift?) on this week's episode of the King of the Court Podcast.T&J recap the drama filled APP Atlanta Metro Open that took place over the weekend and discuss their predictions for the upcoming PPA Championships in Las Vegas. As always, they close out the episode by answering some of your questions!  Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro5:45 - APP Atlanta Recap24:50 - PPA Las Vegas Predictions44:30 - Q & A

Send us a textFresh off of the plane from Atlanta, Tyler sits down with Jimmy to discuss the first event of MLP Season 2.Recorded minutes after the conclusion of a thrilling finals match, the boys recap the entire event and touch on some great and not so great performances that they observed over the weekend. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro5:20 - Julian & Lauren Lawyer Up13:10 - Challenger Recap17:45 - Premier Recap18:05 - Group A22:35 - Group B29:05 - Group C41:00 - Semifinals43:30 - Finals45:55 - Is MLP Pickleball Too “Wild”?56:00 - Q&A

Send us a textWith the "Tour Wars" drama in the rearview, Tyler & Jimmy are finally back to KOTC's regularly scheduled programming! MLP returns this week in Atlanta, and T&J discuss the upcoming event in depth. They touch on some potential drama that could carry over from the "Tour Wars" and as usual, do some Q&A to conclude the episode!Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! --------------------Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddlesUse Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/--------------------0:00 - Intro6:15 - MLP Atlanta8:50 - Group A12:40 - Group B14:35 - New Rally Scoring Format18:05 - Group C28:30 - Tension from “Tour Wars” at MLP?35:00 - Q&A