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Fabian Rodriguez is on the journey to reach 4.0 and beyond. How will he do? Save 10% on an Aireo Cyclone, use code FABIAN10 Save 15% on an RPM paddle, use code FABIAN15

Save 10% on an Aireo Cyclone Paddle! Use code FABIAN10 Save 15% on an RPM Paddle! Use code FABIAN15 Rick is BACK in the studio, and we are skipping the fluff to answer the internet’s most controversial pickleball questions! We dive deep into the forums to tackle the ultimate Reddit…

Pro player Alex Crum joins us to completely peel back the curtain on the brutal financial reality of touring. From dropping $1,000 to $1,400 PER tournament on flights and hotels, to the massive shift in the PPA payout structure, Alex explains why relying solely on paddle deals or prize money…

Buy an Aireo Cyclone: Save 10% using code FABIAN10 Buy an RPM Friction Pro: Save 15% using code FABIAN15 Think the pro pickleball lifestyle is all first-class flights, massive paddle contracts, and easy money? Think again. We sit down with the PPA Tour's ultimate giant-killer and Columbus Sliders singles specialist,…

John Lucian Goins breaks down exactly how his lifelong chess background gives him an elite advantage in pickleball. ♟️ It’s not just about fast hands; it's about pattern recognition, spotting opponent tendencies, and the mental stamina needed to outlast anyone in a dink rally. If you want to win more…

Links: Buy an Aireo Cyclone and save 10% with code FABIAN10 Buy an RPM Friction Pro or Q2 and save 15% with code FABIAN15 This week, host Fabian holds down the studio while Rick is out in full swing crushing tennis and pickleball lessons. Fabian sits down with the man…

The era of buying "off-the-shelf" pickleball paddles is officially DEAD. 🪦❌ Co-founder of Aireo Sports and resident paddle-tech genius Matthias Kling dropped a massive truth bomb on the podcast. Right now, we are tracking your play data, your DUPR, and your swing stats—but nobody is using it to build your…

Use code FABIAN10 to SAVE 10% off the Aireo Cyclone!! In this episode Fabian sits down with Scarlett Chen and Matthias Kling, the visionary co-founders behind Aireo Sports, to break down the incredible internet hype and cutting-edge paddle technology behind the Aireo Cyclone—the exact paddle that just carried Fabian to…

We're breaking down a massive mistake happening at every level of pickleball: one-size-fits-all footwork. It’s not just about the standard lateral shuffle anymore. If you want to stay balanced and dominate fast-paced hands battles, you need to master micro-adjustment steps to perfectly align your body before impact. Rick drops a…

Rick just dropped a massive truth bomb on why so many players get stuck in a losing rut. The single biggest flaw in amateur pickleball? Losing the exact same way. If you’re down 8-1 or 9-2, continuing to do the exact same thing isn't consistency—it's insanity! It is time to…

Here’s the ultimate mindset shift for anyone trying to break through a pickleball plateau: The "One-Thing" Rule. Instead of stepping onto the court stressing over the scoreboard or your DUPR rating, pick ONE specific mechanic to measure your success. For Fabian's gold-medal tournament prep, it was the split-step—making sure his…

WE ARE DALLAS BOUND! ✈️🤠 Fabian won GOLD and officially punched his ticket to the PPA World Championships! In this episode, we are taking you inside the emotional roller coaster of our recent tournament run at the Greatest Spectacle Qualifier. Fabian kicks things off with a raw, completely honest recap…

What actually makes a "good" partner? It isn't just a DUPR rating. In this episode, Rick Witsken and Fabian Rodriguez break down the intricate dance of pickleball partnerships. Rick shares his "Big Rick" philosophy on taking the middle, the importance of high EQ during timeouts, and why phrasing your suggestions…

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Hoy, a certified DUPR assessment coach at 3rd Shot Pickleball. Fabian opens up about his "Road to 4.0" which recently hit a massive speed bump—a 0-4 tournament finish that led to a literal identity crisis (and a fresh haircut). Rick provides a…

Move over, Swig—Nico the Lefty is sharing his personal secret for the ultimate low-cal Dirty Soda. It’s a pro-level Sonic Hack that gives you all the flavor without the sugar crash. The Official Build: ✅ Base: Route 44 Sprite Zero 🧊 ✅ The Mix: Blue Coconut Flavor (The "Ocean Water"…

In this episode we sit down with the man who seemingly appeared out of nowhere to take over your social media feed: Nico The Lefty. From leaving a high-level corporate strategy role at Intuit to becoming the co-host of the Picklepod with Zane Navratil, Nico breaks down the "overnight success"…

Welcome back to the studio! Rick and Fabian dive headfirst into the massive legal bombshell rocking the pickleball world: JOOLA has filed patent infringement lawsuits against 11 major brands. We break down the "Propulsion Core" controversy and discuss whether this is a move to protect innovation or an attempt to…

The decision that shocked the pickleball world. Isaac and Scott from Friday Pickleball reveal the high-stakes drama behind their brand's launch. Imagine being 20 minutes away from signing a life-changing contract with the industry leader, Selkirk, only to get a "cease and desist" style DM from a startup with bananas…

This isn’t a movie plot. Someone actually wore a wig and sunglasses to "play down" in a cash tournament. 🥸 The legend of Dom Eggring is officially the craziest thing to happen to at a local pickleball tournament. #pickleball #truecrime #fridaypickleball #scandal #tournament #pickleballtournament #dupr

What happens when you combine three guys from Kansas City making "dumb videos" with three Yale grads crushing e-commerce? You get Friday Pickleball, the fastest-growing (and funniest) brand in the game. We sat down with Isaac and Scott from Friday Pickleball to go behind the scenes of their meteoric rise.…

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