On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY
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On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY
Chess, Strategy & Singles Gold: Inside Johnny G’s Breakthrough
PicklePod
1 hour 17 minutes
2 months ago
Chess, Strategy & Singles Gold: Inside Johnny G’s Breakthrough
17-year-old phenom John Lucian “Johnny G” Goins just shocked the pickleball world, winning his first PPA Tour singles title in Bristol. We dive deep into his rapid rise — from upsetting Ben Johns earlier this year to joining the elite list of teenagers to win on tour.
Johnny shares:
- How online school fuels his training schedule
- The chess strategies that make him deadly on court
- Why he plays doubles differently than singles
- His mindset for taking down the best in the game
Plus:
🏓 Bristol PPA recap – Stompgate with Christian Alshon, Anna Bright’s singles return, Matt Wright’s big run, and contract updates shaking up pro pickleball.
🎯 Hot takes on the most complete singles player on tour.
💰 Inside scoop on the new UPA prize money model.
Whether you’re here for the strategy, the drama, or just love seeing a new star born — this one’s loaded.
📲 Follow Johnny G: https://www.instagram.com/johngoinspb/ on Instagram
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00:00 Intro & Bristol Recap Preview
02:20 Meet John Lucian Goins
05:15 Doubles vs Singles Practice
09:50 Upsetting Ben Johns in Cape Coral
12:15 Leveling Up the Doubles Game
14:35 Bristol Mindset & Surprising Win
16:55 Why Johnny G Excels in Singles
19:50 Joining the Elite Teen PPA Winners
21:10 How Chess Improves Pickleball Strategy
Erik Tice
26:50 Sword Story & Self Defense
32:35 Bristol Men’s Doubles Surprises
39:30 Anna Bright’s Singles Return & Power Ranking
43:30 UPA Contracts Explained
48:55 Teen Gold Medal Club Stats
51:55 Anna Leigh Waters’ Historic Dominance
55:15 Stompgate with Christian Alshon
01:01:40 MLP Playoffs Schedule Quirks
01:04:25 Listener Q&A: Tyra Black vs Annalee Waters
01:08:15 Listener Q&A: Is the ATP Worth It?
01:10:35 Listener Q&A: Lifetime Ball Opinions
01:12:50 Listener Q&A: Best Padel Players in Pickleball
01:14:40 – Rapid-Fire Instagram Q&A
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PicklePod
On “PicklePod”, Thomas Shields and Zane Navratil deliver an entrée of updates from around the Pickleball World. Some would say it’s a “Picklers” dream podcast with the duo’s loud and unfiltered insights commentating on the good, the bad, and even the ugly sides of the sport as Pickleball undeniably rockets towards mainstream adoption. Weekly rotating topics, guests, tournament recaps, Pickleball pop-culture, player strategies, and more. No comment or topic can breach the PicklePod Non-Valley Zone, everything is in play. It’s on the PicklePod or it didn’t happen. Thomas Shields is the Founder Of “The Dink Pickleball” Media company and Zane Navratil is atop ranked pickleball pro who has won championships on the PPA Tour, APP Tour, and Major League Pickleball. RSSVERIFY
