2023 Tournament of Champions: The Drop - Pickleball Podcast: Beta Male (Ep18)

  

In a recent episode of "The Drop - Pickleball Podcast," hosts Anna Bright and Dylan Frazier discussed their experiences at the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Brigham City, Utah. They shared insights about the tournament conditions, player performances, and some amusing moments on the court.

Dylan, in particular, talked about his experience playing men's doubles with partner Andre, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to the right side of the court and the importance of sticking to a consistent strategy.

The hosts also discussed the mixed doubles matches, including their own experiences and observations of other players' performances. They touched on the partnership of AJ and Riley and the occasional head-scratching moments on the court.

Additionally, they congratulated Tina Pisnik and Pat Smith for their impressive performances and discussed the prevalence of head injuries in pickleball. Overall, the episode provided a candid and insightful look into the dynamics of competitive pickleball.

They also mentioned their excitement for an upcoming tournament in Kansas City, where Dylan was coordinating tickets for a group of fans known as "Team Dylan Frasier."

The hosts speculated on the challenges of facing different opponents, such as Matt and Ben versus Ben and Colin, and the potential impact of the hot weather on players' performance. They also talked about their mixed doubles strategy and the tough draw they were facing.

The episode took a humorous turn when Dylan shared a story about scaring Anna in a grocery store parking lot, emphasizing the importance of being aware of one's surroundings.

Overall, the episode provided insights into the competitive world of pickleball and the camaraderie among players like Dylan and Anna as they prepare for tournaments and share memorable experiences both on and off the court.

0:26 Brigham City, Utah: Wind, Food, Mosquitoes, Altitude 2:16 TOC MVP 3:30 Average Wind Speed? 5:37 The nitty-gritty results 6:31 Women's Doubles 7:14 Mixed Doubles 13:21 James walks by in a bath towel 13:27 Men's Doubles - Right Side Jimmy 17:15 Beta Male - Bronze/Gold 18:19 James/Dylan - Who is stepping up? 19:12 James/Tyson 19:56 AJ/Riley 22:16 Anna is the problem in Mixed Doubles, AJ Moment 2-2 in the 5th 24:14 Tiny/Pat 24:38 Everyone's getting head injuries now 26:08 Playing with Tyra 27:11 Graham /Travis 27:41 Kansas City TDF 30:20 Ben/Matt vs Ben/Collin 32:12 Meghan Dizon, Mixed Doubles 33:11 KS Heat 36:10 Dylan scared Anna story