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Hanging with Shaq & Charles Barkley + The 15-Year-Old Pickleball Phenom
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In this week's episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse is back from a three-week road trip with some unbelievable stories. From hanging out with Melissa Joan Hart in Nashville to an exclusive invite to the Inside the NBA studios on TNT, we cover it all. Find out which NBA legend has the best pickleball volley and how Matt ended up face-to-face with Shaq, Charles Barkley, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, and Ernie Johnson.
We also break down all the action from the PPA Atlanta Slam, including the breakout performance of 15-year-old Hawaiian phenom Tama Shimabukuro. Plus, we dive into a heated debate over who covers more court in mixed doubles: Ben Johns or Hayden Patriquin.
In this episode:
The TNT Studio Experience: Matt visits the Inside the NBA set. He gifts Yola paddles to the crew. Shaq gives him a surprising greeting. Kenny Smith proves to be the best volleyer of the group.
"Tama Time" Takes Over: 15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro shocks the field in Atlanta. He defeats top players to reach the singles final. Matt takes credit for coining the phrase "Tama Time".
Ben Johns vs. Hayden Patriquin: A debate on court coverage and efficiency. Jason argues Hayden covers more ground. Matt believes Ben's movement and anticipation make him superior.
The Best Shots in Pickleball: Matt picks the Ben Johns backhand flick and Yuta Funemizu's unorthodox speedups. Jason selects Gabe Tardio's wrist action.
Norwegian Snack Taste Test: The guys try "Smash" milk chocolate and brutally salty "Dunder Salt" licorice.
Amazon Prime's Partners Docuseries: A review of the six-part show. They discuss the high production value but desire more drama.
$225M Pickleball Investment: Breaking down the massive Apollo investment. Exploring how the sport should prioritize integrity, line calling, and prize money.
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