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Palm Beach Pete Called Out! + Austin Ignite’s AI-Powered Playoff Surge with Danielle Rios - Ep 22

Palm Beach Pete got it completely wrong, and Houston Hammers' Linda Sheldon has a message to set the record straight! Later in the show, we’re joined by Danielle Rios fr

Why Major League Pickleball Is "Unserious" (And How To Fix It) | w/ Nick Nicastro - Ep 21

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Champions Table Podcast! In this episode, Shay Coker and Jeff McKnight sit down with Columbus Sliders superfan Nick Nicastro (known on X as

Joy Leising & Susannah Barr: Chasing the First Prime Title - Ep 20

Joy Leising and Susannah Barr of Seattle Tsunami Prime are chasing the first Prime title in MLP Champions Series history. Plus our picks for APP Columbus and PPA Las Vega

Who’s REALLY the Best in MLP? | Ultimate Champions Series Power Ranking - Ep 19

Who are the best teams in the MLP Champions Series right now? Jeff and Shay break down the latest results, performances, and surprises as they put together their ultimat

Tsunami Making Waves - James Main

The Seattle Tsunami are rising to the top of the regular season standings with only one regular season event to go. GM James Main joins us to discuss how his team is peak

Husband and Wife Duo go 7-1

It's hard enough to play with your husband or wife in recreational play. Imagine taking it to the highest level at Major League Pickleball Champions Series! Angela and

Episode #16: John Hedberg at the World Cup in Vietnam

In this week's podcast, we talk with John Hedberg, star of the OKC Punishers, who is in Vietnam to represent the USA at the Pickleball World Cup. Jeff and Shay also dis

Episode #15: Heather Waters from the Suncoast Pelicans

Jeff and Shay discuss the recent APP tournament in Detroit and talk with Heather Waters about her experience in the MLP Champions Series.

Episode #14: MLP Champions Series Vision with Rick Witsken

On this episode of The Champions Table, we sit down with Rick Witsken—Co-Founder of the MLP Champions Series Pickleball, top-ranked senior pro, and standout player for th

Episode #13: Dallas Recap

The Champions Table is back! This week we recap Event #2 of the MLP Champions Series in Dallas. Top teams, top performers, personal experiences, and much more! While we

Episode #12: Interview with Dave Fleming

Dave Fleming to suit up for the Palm Beach Royals this weekend at the MLP Champions Series! We also discuss matchups, predictions, power rankings, upcoming matches, the

Episode #11: Chicago Recap and Interview with Prime Star, Nicole Pitts

Join us for a recap of the first MLP Champions Series event in Chicago, where we discuss the top teams and biggest surprises. Also, we had a bonus interview with Dr. Ni

Episode #10: Interview with Palm Beach Pete and Revealing of Top Two Teams

The episode features a discussion about the upcoming Major League Pickleball Champions Series, including the preseason power rankings and team analysis. The hosts also en

Episode #9: Preseason Power Rankings, Teams 3-5

The conversation covers the preseason power rankings of the MLP Champions Series, discussing the top three teams and their players. It also delves into the potential of a

Episode #8: SoCal Hard 8's Owner Tim Parks Talks MLP

This conversation with SoCal Hard 8's owner Tim Parks covers the business aspects of pickleball and the merger of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and Professional Picklebal

Episode #7: Lee Whitwell on Joining the Phoenix Firebirds & the MLP Champions Series

The conversation with Lee Whitwell covers rising competition in senior pro pickleball, the format and experience of MLP vs. APP events, transitioning to MLP Champions Ser

Episode #6: Daniel Gold & The Las Vegas Headliners

The conversation covers Daniel Gold's transition from playing tennis at Wimbledon to becoming the GM of the Las Vegas headliners in the Major League Pickleball Champions

Episode #5: Tommy Ho Returns to the MLP!

The conversation with Tommy Ho covered his remarkable athletic journey from tennis to pickleball, including his early tennis career, training under Rick Macci, memorable

Episode #4: Inside the New Jersey Fives with GM Ryan Harwood

Episode #4: Inside the New Jersey Fives with GM Ryan HarwoodJoin us on The Champions Table as we sit down with Ryan Harwood, co-owner and General Manager of the Major Lea

From Underdogs to Contenders: How Columbus and Detroit Aim for the Top

Jeff and Shay discuss the #15 and #14 teams in the Major League Pickleball Champions Series pre-season power rankings. Special guest Toki Yamasato adds some Latin flavor