About this episode

The episode features a podcast rivalry with guests discussing player salaries and a high-stakes challenge.

The crossover event is finally here! Matt and Jason are joined by Zane Navratil and Nico "The Lefty" from PicklePod to ignite a podcast rivalry. They dive deep into the new "Player Committee," Nico’s genius ticket-sneaking hacks, and the exploding player salaries—including rumors that top pros are making over $6 million this year. Plus, Hollywood actor and "The Villain" Massi Furlan (Jumanji, Bad Boys) joins us in-studio! He roasts Jason, talks about being the bad guy on screen, and lays down a high-stakes singles challenge for February 22nd.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Manasse, Jason

Guests: Zane Navratil, Nico "The Lefty", Massi Furlan

Topics covered

• player salaries
• pickleball
• podcast rivalry
• ticket hacks
• Hollywood actor
• singles challenge

Keywords

• Ben Johns
• ALW
• player committee
• sneaking hacks
• pickleball salaries
• Massi Furlan
• singles challenge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PicklePod

Books & works: Jumanji, Bad Boys

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