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 Holiday plans!

For all of you at home needing your pickleball fix during the holidays, this episode is the one to watch!

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 breaks down the biggest scams, myths, and misleading practices in pickleball, from overpriced paddles and fake “pro-level” gear to questionable coaching claims, inflated certifications, and marketing tactics designed to separate players from their money. We analyze what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what’s flat-out misleading- so players can make smarter decisions on and off the court.

Whether you’re a beginner trying to buy your first paddle or a competitive player navigating sponsorships, clinics, and “next-gen” equipment, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the business side of pickleball- no hype, no paid endorsements, just honest insight from people who live the sport.

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 level on the KOTC podcast, we stepped on court with Jimmy and Tyler Loong; to settle the Jimmy Miller and Ava Ignatowich "beef" once and for all. This this episode is our full, unfiltered commentary of that match.

We break down the rallies, relive the best moments, and talk plenty of trash along the way as we react to the pickleball match. No scripted analysis, no softened takes; just honest competitive energy, real match reactions, and the behind-the-scenes context fans have been asking for.

This episode covers the build-up to the match, how the trash talk started, how the gameplay unfolded, and what actually happened when we faced KOTC head-on. If you’ve been following the rivalry, curious about Ava vs. Jimmy’s comments, or just love pickleball drama mixed with real match play, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you follow Jimmy Miller, Tyler Loong, Ava, Camila, the PPA Tour, or the broader pickleball media scene, this episode delivers competitive fire, commentary, humor, and a clear answer to the question everyone’s been asking—what happened when we finally played them?