About this episode

The episode discusses the Proton controversy, unpaid players, and the implications of the UPA crackdown on pickleball, along with a humorous take on pickleball fraud.

PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ This week on the PicklePod, Nico and Zane break down the Proton controversy, rumors of unpaid players, and what the UPA crackdown could mean for the future of the sport. Then things get even crazier as they build the Mount Rushmore of Pickleball Fraud & Shadiness—from questionable companies to wild tournament promises that never happened. Plus: - A $600K amateur tournament?! 🤯 - Nico’s “Lefty Reset” weight loss challenge (and questionable strategy) - The best banned paddles of all time - And way too much discussion about Ben & Jerry’s Let us know in the comments: 👉 What’s the shadiest moment in pickleball history? 👉 Favorite banned paddle? 👉 Over/under: Nico loses 30 lbs? Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nico, Zane

Topics covered

• pickleball controversy
• unpaid players
• UPA crackdown
• pickleball fraud
• banned paddles
• weight loss challenge

Keywords

• pickleball
• Proton
• UPA
• banned paddles
• pickleball fraud
• weight loss challenge
• amateur tournament

Sponsors

Marek Health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UPA, Ben & Jerry’s

Products: Proton

Books & works: Mount Rushmore of Pickleball Fraud & Shadiness

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