King of the Court

69:03

Was Vegas a Fluke! ? Vegas Upsets, Drama & Chicago...

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2026/10/06

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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50:40

PPA Las Vegas Preview: Broken Rankings, Upset Picks &...

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2026/09/29

Send us Fan Mail 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 ...

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64:42

PPA Arizona Changed EVERYTHING?! New Stars Are Taking...

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2026/09/22

Send us Fan Mail 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 pad...

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50:59

PPA’s New WPR Rankings Are Already Causing Chaos

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2026/09/15

Send us Fan Mail The PPA's new WPR ranking system is officially here — and it's already creating some VERY strange situations. We break down the PPA Arizona draws, including how Ben Johns can be the No. 22 seed in men's singles but receive a double bye, while the No. 1 seed has to start in the Round of 64. Does rewarding overall WPR make sense, or has the new system made the rankings even more confusing? Before Arizona, we recap the latest PPA Asia event and discuss whether American pros ar...

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64:21

The HOTTEST Pickleball Tournament Ever?

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2026/09/08

Send us Fan Mail 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 do...

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39:12

Brooke Buckner & JLG Join KOTC LIVE

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2026/09/07

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

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35:57

Interview w Zoey Weil

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2026/09/07

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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50:43

MLP Finals Predictions + Pickleball’s Partnership...

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2026/08/25

Send us Fan Mail Another week of King of the Court and there’s plenty to get into. Tyler and Jimmy preview the MLP semifinals and finals in Central Park, including Brooklyn vs. New Jersey, Dallas vs. St. Louis, DreamBreaker possibilities, and Jimmy making a VERY confident prediction about who will win the championship. Then we get into one of the biggest behind-the-scenes issues in professional pickleball: partnerships. Why are players constantly dropping partners? When is it justified? Doe...

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62:07

Dallas Pulls Off Massive MLP Upset + MLP Playoff Recap

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2026/08/18

Send us Fan Mail The MLP playoffs delivered some major surprises, and we're breaking down everything that happened in Newport. The Dallas Flash pulled off a massive upset over Ben Johns and the LA Mad Drops after looking like their season was falling apart just a few months ago. We break down how Dallas turned things around, J.W. Johnson's incredible run of form, LA's DreamBreaker decisions, and whether Ben Johns actually "quit" or Dallas simply outplayed them. We also break down Brooklyn's...

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66:29

Things got HEATED during the MLP playoffs.

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2026/08/11

Send us Fan Mail 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 controver...

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67:04

MLP Orlando Was INSANE - Biggest Playoff Moments,...

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2026/08/04

Send us Fan Mail MLP Orlando delivered one of the most exciting weekends in Major League Pickleball history. This week on KOTC, Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down the unforgettable Orlando event, including the Black Bears' heartbreaking playoff elimination, the incredible DreamBreaker against the Slice, the 113-shot rally with Ben Johns and ALW and everything to watch heading into the 2026 MLP Playoffs at Pickler Universe. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back 00:47 Jimmy Gets "Fired" From Coa...

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60:48

Jim Kloss MELTDOWN, MLP Chicago Chaos & Orlando...

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2026/07/28

Send us Fan Mail Another wild week in Major League Pickleball and lots to cover. This episode covers everything that happened in Chicago, including the biggest controversies on and off the court. Jimmy doesn't hold back with his thoughts on Jim Kloss, we discuss player injuries, MLP professionalism, surprising performances, playoff implications, and preview the massive Orlando finale. 00:00 Intro 00:53 Disclaimer: Jim Kloss fans beware 01:38 Pickler Universe sponsor & MLP Playoffs...

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65:36

MLP Trade Chaos Continues + San Diego Recap & Chicago...

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2026/07/21

Send us Fan Mail 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 Domina...

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65:23

Why MLP Keeps Changing the Rules (And Why It Might Be...

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2026/07/14

Send us Fan Mail 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 announceme...

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71:18

Can Pickleball Ever Go Mainstream? | BCO Preview &...

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2026/07/08

Send us Fan Mail 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. This week we preview every first-round matchup, discuss which teams have the best chance to make a run, and debate whether Australia or any of the international teams can pull off an upset. We also dive into one of the biggest conversations in Major League Pickleball this season: strength of schedule, championship court exposure, and w...

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80:08

Did you see this?

King of the Court ·

2026/06/30

Send us Fan Mail 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 Univers...

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64:59

Did Palm Beach Bend The Rules For Casey Diamond?

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2026/06/24

Send us Fan Mail The MLP drama continues. This week Tyler Loong + Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP St. Pete, including the controversial Casey Diamond situation, questions surrounding Palm Beach's roster decisions, the upcoming waiver wire, and what could happen before the trade deadline. They also discuss: * MLP St. Pete atmosphere and venue review * Casey Diamond's surprise appearance * Palm Beach's impressive performance * Jay Devilliers leaving for APP * Future AP...

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73:43

Players Quit on Their Teams? MLP Austin Was Absolute...

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2026/06/16

Send us Fan Mail 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 buye...

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82:02

BAD BOUNCES. BIG DRAMA.

King of the Court ·

2026/06/10

Send us Fan Mail 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: The rollout court controversy in St. Louis Why players were frustrated with the venue setup Riley Newman’s injury and Brooklyn’s outlook Phoenix vs Vegas DreamBreaker strategy breakdown Which players are trending u...

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63:24

SHOCK UNDER PRESSURE

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2026/06/02

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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