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The $300 Million Pickleball Fraud: The Rise and Fall of a Sports Empire

Matt Manasse — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:12:48 -0700

In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler dive into one of the most shocking stories in the history of the sport: a $300 million investment fraud involving a massive pickleball complex built on fake projections and forged documents. We discuss the fallout and what it means for the rapidly growing pickleball industry.

Next, we tackle the "Volley Llama"—a controversial rule involving the kitchen and specific volley techniques. Is it a necessary safety measure or a strategic hindrance?

Nick Kyrgios Plays Pickleball! Desert Smash Highlights & Post-Match Drama #012

Matt Manasse — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:03:47 -0700

What a whirlwind week! In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler recap the star-studded premiere of the new pickleball mockumentary, Pickle Heads, at the iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Matt shares what it was like acting alongside legendary John O'Hurley and gives the film its official "DUPR Rating". Then, Matt heads to the desert for Desert Smash to play with Nick Kyrgios and Anna Bright. Was the tennis superstar actually trying, or was it a "piss poor" effort?. Plus, we dive into the "grunting" incident between Hunter Johnson and Federico Stacksrud—is it a legitimate hindrance or just a sign of frustration?.

Finally, Jason recounts his "journalism" moment at the PPA Newport Beach where a confrontation with Kate Fahy almost turned into a TMZ headline.

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The DUPR Reset Explained: CEO Tito Mercado on Pickleball’s Most Controversial Rating | #011

Matt Manasse — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:28:41 -0700

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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Pickleball Upset of the Year? Hayden & Anna’s Masterclass Against the Goats

Matt Manasse — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:26:15 -0800

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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Leaked Contracts? How Much Ben Johns & ALW Actually Make | Certified McNasty #008

Matt Manasse — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:16:31 -0800

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.

NFL Star Issues Challenge to Pickleball Community | We Responded | Certified McNasty #007

Matt Manasse — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:43:34 -0800

In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt and Jason dive into the future of pro pickleball. From training with Andre Agassi for the upcoming Pickleball Slam to the massive $30M capital raise by Selkirk, we break down the money and the talent moving the needle in the sport.

We also recap the National Indoor Championships in Minnesota, discuss the controversial new 17ft court rules for singles, and issue a formal challenge to the Friday Pickleball crew.

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Andre Agassi’s Secret Pickleball Training & The $200M Selkirk Valuation | Certified McNasty #006

Matt Manasse — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:15:04 -0800

We also recap the National Indoor Championships in Minnesota, discuss the controversial new 17ft court rules for singles, and issue a formal challenge to the Friday Pickleball crew.

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Pickleball on 0nlyFans? We Can’t Believe This Offer...

Matt Manasse — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:48:02 -0800

Is this the wildest offer a pickleball coach has ever received? In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler break down the 2026 PPA Masters, but things take a hard left turn when we discuss an unexpected OF proposal and a medical consultation that went completely sideways.

We dive deep into the PPA Tour season opener, analyzing the continued dominance of Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, and ask the hard questions about the future of pro partnerships. Plus, hear the story of how Jason almost got arrested after the tournament and our honest thoughts on the new "One Point Slam" tennis crossover events.

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The Elephant In The Room | Is Roscoe Bellamy The GOAT? | Friday Pickleball Is Dope

Matt Manasse — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:01:09 -0800

We Challenge a few of the greats, Talk about the sponsorship climate in pickleball, And Friday Pickleball is dope any day.

Matt Was Right About Everything | The Creator Of Entourage calls in | The Professor Is In!

Matt Manasse — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:56:11 -0800

Welcome back to Certified McNasty! In Episode 3, Matt and Jason dive into the world of pro pickleball, Hollywood stories, and the absolute chaos of Matt’s personal life.

The guys start by breaking down their recent games with Doug Ellin (Creator of Entourage). Stay tuned for a hilarious call-in from Doug himself as they recap the highlights (and lowlights) of their time on the court together.

In this episode:

Pickleball & Entourage: Matt and Jason recap playing with Doug Ellin, including a surprise call-in from the creator of Entourage himself.
Dinks & Stinks: Matt shares his "Stinks" of the week involving a couch on vacation and a near-disaster at a Bristol Farms. Jason counters with a "Dink" for the Elway documentary before things get messy in his driveway.
Ask the Professor: Jason and Matt answer burning viewer questions about strategy and the game.
Certified Brick of the Week: Matt puts on his best "mafia" voice to read comments from Massi Furlan. It’s an offer you can’t refuse.
Certified News: Matt breaks the massive news regarding Anna Leigh Waters signing with Franklin and Nike—confirming the bold prediction he made last week!
The Instagram Feed: Matt explores the wild world of his algorithm and the legend of @jamesbola_2.

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Lifetime's Pickleball Movie Masterpiece, Anna Leigh Waters & Nike, PPA Tour Recap And More...

Matt Manasse — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:57:39 -0800

In today's exciting episode, we dive deep into some groundbreaking news as Lifetime just created cinematic history for the pickleball world, paving the way for the sport's future on screen in the most unserious way possible. Additionally, we discuss how Anna Leigh Waters, a rising star in the pickleball scene, could potentially change the game completely with her potential partnership with NIKE, which could have significant implications for both her career and the sport itself. We also take a closer look at the recent Daytona Beach Open that just happened, where thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes kept fans on the edge of their seats. There's a lot to talk about here on Certified McNasty.

Coaching Andre Agassi, Matt's Leaky Pipe, Jet Blue Drama And More

Matt Manasse — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:09:31 -0800

In this episode, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler discuss the nuances of paddle sports, Travel issues, renovation nightmares and more. They share insights on maintaining a good rally and the importance of proper driving techniques to enhance gameplay. A key segment addresses injury prevention, offering practical advice for players.