Balls Deep | Pickleball Podcast
Episodes
#24 - INSIDE The Most UNHINGED MLP Draft Ever
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Balls Deep Podcast we threw out skill stats and rankings and built our own MLP teams based on vibes looks and pure awkward energy 😂...
#23 - This Paddle Advice From Zane Navratil Is BREAKING The Internet
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Balls Deep: The Pickleball Podcast, we break down a viral Reddit thread from pro player Zane Navratil where he explains how he woul...
#22 - The Hidden DANGERS Of Pickleball Nobody Talks About
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we explore the real risks of playing pickleball and why a sport that looks simple and accessible can still ...
#21 - How To Get Invited To HIGHER Level Pickleball Games
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked accelerators in pickleball improvement: who you play with. If your...
#20 - Gabe Joseph: The Man Who Beat EVERY Top Pickleball Singles Player
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Pickleball Podcast, we sit down with Gabe Joseph — one of the most respected and feared singles specialists in pro...
#19 - The DARK TRUTHS Of Pro Pickleball
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professional pickleball looks electric from the outside — center court lights, sponsorships, prize money, and packed crowds. But behind the highligh...
#18 - Is This THE Most Attractive Pro Pickleball Player?!
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Balls Deep episode we fully abandon conventional pickleball analysis and lean into culture. We rank every major male professional pickleball p...
#17 - EXPOSED- The Pickleball Slang No One Ever Explains
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Balls Deep episode, we kick off a pickleball book club and break down a book packed with pickleball slang, terms, and on-court lingo that play...
#16 - Pickleball Conspiracy Theories
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we dive headfirst into the wildest, funniest, and most controversial pickleball conspiracy theories circula...
BONUS - PPA Palm Springs
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the scenes at the PPA Masters—the parts you don’t see on Championship Court. This vlog-style episode follows the real rhythm of a pro pickl...
#15 - Pro Pickleball Biggest HOOKS
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has been hooked in pickleball. Everyone has hooked someone. And everyone has a list of players they would absolutely like to hook next. In th...
#14 - Michael Loyd On Life As A Pro Pickleball Player
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive Balls Deep into professional pickleball player Michael Loyd to dig into the experiences that shaped his career and his life b...
#13 - UNBELIEVABLE Business Opportunities In Pickleball
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we turn pickleball into a business pitch room and go full Shark Tank mode. We pitch pickleball business ide...
BONUS - Pro Pickleball SINGLES Ava vs Camila
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Balls Deep Podcast is pure singles pickleball, rec style — no coaching, no commentary filters, just real points and real decisions. ...
#12 - Christmas Pickleball Edition
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Holiday episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we have a fun Christmas themed pickleball episode, give each other some gifts, and chat all things ...
#11 - The BIGGEST Scams In Pickleball
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world-and where growth follows hype, scams aren’t far behind. This Balls Deep podcast episode...
#10 - Girls Humiliate KOTC Hosts At Their Own Game In Pickleball Match
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The highly requested Balls Deep vs KOTC pickleball match episode is finally here. After Jimmy Miller took shots at Ava and Camila's pickleball skill l...
#9 - 30 Days of Podcasting: The Results Are Actually Insane + First GIVEAWAY
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we break down everything we’ve learned over the last 30 days- growth moments, challenges, unexpected insi...
#8 - Our SPICY Predictions For 2026 Pickleball
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Balls Deep episode, we lay out our most unfiltered and out-of-pocket predictions for pickleball in 2026. From bold pro-tour shakeups to unexp...
#7 - Mari Humberg On Life As A Pro Pickleball Player
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive Balls Deep into professional pickleball player Mari Humberg to dig into the experiences that shaped her career and her life b...
#6 - The SECRETS Behind Pickleball Fashion
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Balls Deep Podcast, we break down the full list of pickleball fashion dos and don’ts - from what actually boosts performance ...
#5 - How Much MONEY Pro Pickleball Players Make
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Balls Deep episode, we break down how pro pickleball players actually make money- from prize winnings and sponsorships to appearance fees, tea...
#4 - The Dark Truth About Pro Pickleball Partnerships
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Balls Deep episode dives into the real politics of pickleball partnerships. How do pro players coordinate who they're playing with? What's the pr...
#3 - How To Grow On Social Media - Pickleball
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Balls Deep episode, Ava and Camila break down how pickleball players can grow on social media (specifically Instagram) — from building a rea...
#2 - Dating DRAMA On The PPA Pickleball Tour
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From court chemistry to cross-country crushes - this episode of Balls Deep dives into the wild world of dating in pickleball. What is it like to have ...
Introduction! Get to know Ava Ignatowich and Camila Zilveti
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Balls Deep the pickleball podcast that goes beyond the kitchen. Hosted by professional pickleball players and friends; Ava Ignatowich and C...