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 of PWR (Pickleball World Rankings). Find out exactly what's in store for 2025 on the international scene and the unique obstacles to bringing the sport to the billions in Asia. Can you guess how much he's trying to charge for a pickleball paddle? Also, oracle prediction: Tour Wars Part III: UPA vs PWR.

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Tres Palapas 2025:

Segments

00:00 Intro

4:00 Best under $25 gift

5:22 OH OH, MEXICOOOOO

6:52 Nationals GOLD

10:30 “I hope nothing bad happens to you”

15:45 When to switch sides with your male/female partner

20:30 Down 7 match points

23:45 Biggest gripe about Nationals

26:00 How to win 3 game matches

29:30 40% OFF Gamma?!

31:50 “Unsportsmanlike conduct” in the women’s semis

41:50 Championship Sunday

47:15 What will MLP look like next year?

52:45 Big Money opportunities internationally

56:30 PADDLE TALK

1:04:00 Interview w/ Pran Kohli, CEO of PWR

1:08:00 Does he want to “own” it all?

1:16:00 Where is Steve Kuhn?

1:28:00 Pickleball & the Olympics: THE TRUTH (finally)

1:35:20 Will UPA & PWR partner?

1:44:00 Will pickleball be at the Vegas Sphere?!

1:45:40 PWR India Team League is here

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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.

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