On this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler are joined by Tito Machado, the CEO of DUPR. We tackle the big questions everyone in the pickleball community is asking: What is the DUPR reset? Why do people care so much about their rating? And can the system actually be gamified? Tito shares his journey from the tennis industry (UTR) to leading pickleball's most influential rating system. We discuss the psychology of the pickleball player, why DUPR has become the "gatekeeper" of open play, and how the algorithm uses recency to provide more accurate level-based play.

The "obsessive" nature of DUPR ratings. Explaining the new DUPR reset and the "8-game" rule.
How the algorithm predicts match results and scores with nearly 80% accuracy.
Why DUPR transitioned to a for-profit model with ads to support its 50-person team.
Jason Adler’s personal concerns about his rating.

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Jason recaps his silver medal performance at the Epic Pickleball Tour in Carson and his gold-medal singles showdown against the legendary Massi Furlan. We break down the biggest upset in pro pickleball as Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin dismantle Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters in three straight games. Plus, "The Professor" Matt Manasse gives a masterclass on the Around The Post (ATP) shot—how to hit it and how to defend it.

Finally, we celebrate a historic 46-year milestone for USA Hockey and discuss why the brotherhood in hockey is unlike any other sport.

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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.