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The episode celebrates Matt Manasse's birthday while discussing pickleball training and celebrity encounters in Los Angeles.

In this episode of Certified McNasty, we are celebrating Matt Manasse’s 35th birthday with a recap of an unbelievable weekend in Los Angeles. Matt and Jason dive into the drama at "The Nice Guy" in Beverly Hills, featuring a fake cancellation prank and a surprise appearance by Johnny Manziel. The guys also break down what it takes to compete at the highest level of pickleball. Matt shares the details of his grueling 4.5-hour one-on-one training session with pro Blaine Hovenier, explaining why mastering "dirty dinking" and discipline is more important than flashy shots. Later, they recap the star-studded 50th birthday bash for Jamie Horowitz, rubbing shoulders with sports media titans like Skip Bayless, Colin Cowherd, and Marshawn Lynch. Subscribe for weekly episodes! Instagram: @CertifiedMcNasty

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