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The King of the Court Podcast is back!

This week Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at the Beer City Open (BCO), discuss the future of Major League Pickleball, and explain why a salary cap could completely reshape the league.

0:00 Should pro players be allowed to gamble?

0:47 Welcome back & crazy stories from BCO

1:44 Beer City Open recap

2:39 World Cup discussion

5:09 McGregor vs Holloway reaction

6:33 Pickler Universe playoff announcement

10:43 Dominator sponsor

12:20 KOTC All Access

13:50 Fan feedback from last week's episode

15:39 Players missing BCO

19:27 International & College teams at BCO

20:54 One Point Challenge discussion

21:37 BCO tournament recap

26:29 Shock vs Mad Drops breakdown

29:30 The Miami Pickleball Club "Fives" jerseys

30:09 Annalie Waters strategy debate

36:20 MLP salary cap explained

41:37 Club Pickleball Mastermind

43:12 San Diego MLP preview

50:11 The business side of player trades

56:00 Listener Q&A

56:42 Is MLP becoming boring?

57:28 Tyler vs Tama singles?

59:01 Trade deadline changes

1:01:14 Behind the scenes with the MLP MC

1:01:45 Dallas vs Newport playoff format explained

1:03:33 The Dink premiere

1:04:21 Final thoughts & outro

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The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins in Grand Rapids.

This week we preview every first-round matchup, discuss which teams have the best chance to make a run, and debate whether Australia or any of the international teams can pull off an upset.

We also dive into one of the biggest conversations in Major League Pickleball this season: strength of schedule, championship court exposure, and whether every team is truly getting a fair opportunity.


00:00 Happy 4th of July & Utah fireworks discussion
03:11 Pickler Universe spotlight & Austrian Open success
05:23 Dominator sponsor spotlight
07:30 KOTC All Access update
08:08 World Cup talk & Mexico vs England
09:42 BCO Mid-Season Tournament preview begins
10:32 Breaking down the international teams
13:18 First-round matchup predictions
15:05 Will players opt out of BCO?
18:19 Explaining the double-elimination format
20:38 FOX & FS1 broadcast schedule
21:37 Championship predictions
22:24 Outdoor conditions & Grand Rapids weather
25:28 MLP strength of schedule controversy
31:22 Championship Court fairness debate
36:40 Should pickleball referees wear cameras?
38:52 What does pickleball need to become mainstream?
41:43 Why Grand Slams matter for pickleball's future
46:16 Tyler responds to online criticism
57:44 Club Pickleball Mastermind
1:00:09 Reacting to "Pickleball Is Dying"
1:03:50 Brand loyalty & constant player movement in MLP
1:06:38 Bobby Bonilla Day & deferred contracts in sports
1:09:00+ More MLP business discussion & player contracts (continues)


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The professional pickleball world had one of its craziest weeks yet.

Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the shocking Rachel R scoreboard incident, controversial MLP trades, surprising upsets, DreamBreakers, player hype, league issues, and what needs to change if professional pickleball wants to continue growing.

00:00 Fan behavior & where the line is

00:48 Welcome back

01:35 World Cup discussion

04:18 Club Pickleball Mastermind

05:00 Pickler Universe

07:36 Dominator

08:23 KOTC All Access

09:10 MLP New York recap

09:57 Massive MLP trade explained

12:24 Hunter Johnson, Elsie & JLG trade

14:02 Why third players matter more than ever

14:44 Ross Chaffetz's farewell post

17:45 Did Chicago make the right move?

18:33 Is Elsie Hendershot overhyped?

24:48 Stop comparing players to Annalee Waters

27:16 Carolina shocks Palm Beach

29:36 Players leaving MLP events

32:12 Does MLP need stricter rules?

34:28 Rachel Rohrabacher scoreboard incident

37:46 Should players receive compensation?

39:36 Bobby's Guy Fieri outfit

40:21 PPA's official response

40:58 Court spacing problems

41:45 DreamBreaker recap

44:10 Ranchers upset the Five's

44:59 MLP standings update

49:03 Should the Mad Drops trade Max Freeman?

52:52 Third players becoming more valuable

53:36 Florida Smash drops Travis Rettenmaier

58:02 Professional commentary discussion

1:01:29 Jared Paul & The Kitchen discussion

1:08:05 Which players deserve the hype?

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