2023 MLP Atlanta: The Drop - Podcast Time Code Outline (Ep21)

 

Raspy Voice, Dylan - Have My Babies Tee (0:21) Anna Bright comes on the podcast with a raspy voice, joking she wanted a long break from co-host Dylan Frazier.

Bright had a surprise in store for her podcast co-host Frazier upon her return, debuting a new T-shirt on the show that read "Dylan Have My Babies." The shirt was a reference to an infamous fan sign displayed at a prior event. James Ignatowich, Bright's boyfriend, purchased the shirt for her as a joke. The reveal highlighted The Drop Podcast's lighthearted chemistry. MLP Atlanta - Anna Not Playing Dylan in Mixed (3:41) Bright wanted to play Frazier in mixed doubles in Atlanta but was overridden. She suspects her unfamiliarity with Frazier's game style led to the decision. Dylan Recaps Group A (6:16) Frazier recaps MLP Premier League group play in Atlanta. The Squeeze and Bay Area Breakers advanced out of Group A. Dylan's Team Recap (8:25) Frazier provides an overview of his Texas Ranchers' play. They started slow but improved after lineup changes. Anna's Recaps Ranchers/Atlanta (9:46) Bright adds context on the Ranchers and Atlanta Bouncers. She notes Bouncers played better than expected despite 1-2 finish. Something Going Around (10:55) Bright says sickness impacted some players' performance in Atlanta, including Simone Jardim. Group B - Group Of Death (11:35) Frazier details the loaded Group B featuring juggernauts DC, Chicago, Utah and Dallas. DC and Chicago advanced. The Erik Lange Match D.C. Pickleball Team VS. Chicago Slice (11:35) Bright is shocked Frazier didn't watch Erik Lange's legendary Men's Double match against and Riley Newman/Christian Alshon. She says Lange played like the world's best player for about 30 minutes. Watch Match James - Do you like the shirt I got Anna? (14:43) Bright asks Frazier if he liked the "Dylan Have My Babies" shirt prank from James. He says the surprise made it funnier. Group C (15:26) Bright enjoyed watching the energetic, electrifying Miami squad in Group C play. She was especially impressed by Allison Harris. Federico Interviews Second To Zane's (16:11) Bright says Federico Staksrud's colorful MPL interviews were second only to teammate Zane Navratil's for entertainment value. Trae Young (17:57) NBA star Trae Young attended to support his Atlanta franchise. But the Squeeze beat them handedly. Playoffs (19:02) Bright highlighted playoff showdowns like Miami vs. Chicago and a surprise Arizona Drive upset of Bay Area. The Vivian's and Allison Harris (21:03) Bright praises the Vivians' playoff improvement. She also compliments Allison Harris for battling Ben Johns and Riley Newman. Rachel Rohrabacher Has Got The Biggest Balls In All Of MLP (21:03) Bright defends her controversial draft pick Rachel Rohrabacher, who played exceptionally well on the Squeeze's title run. Anna Recaps The Semifinal Against The AZ Drive (23:29) Bright details their tight semifinal win over Arizona Drive, clinched by Andre Daescu in a singles dream breaker. The Dream Breaker (26:57) Bright explains the strategy behind subbing in Andre Daescu to face Christian Alshon in the singles dream breaker. The Other Semifinal - Miami vs DC (29:02) Bright predicted DC would beat Miami in the other semifinal, citing their undefeated mixed doubles play. The Final Recap (29:52) Bright recounts the Squeeze's comeback Finals win after dropping women's and men's doubles. She calls Zane Navratil's confidence crucial. Zane - Get Me A Mixed Win (32:05) Bright says Zane Navratil repeatedly declared if they got him a mixed doubles win, he'd win the championship. He backed up his bold claims. What Were The Odds: Zane Navratil/Rachel Rohrabacher vs Riley Newman/Jade Kawamoto (32:34) Bright and Frazier discuss the improbability of underdogs Navratil and Rohrabacher winning Finals mixed doubles over decorated duo Riley Newman and Jade Kawamoto. Dream Breaker (34:22) Bright credits the Squeeze's singles dream breaker wins to Navratil and Rohrabacher playing freely. Navratil wore down Riley Newman to clinch. Over/Under Performers (35:41) Bright and Frazier identify MVP Rachel Rohrabacher and Andre Daescu as overperformers. They call out underperformers like Lauren Stratman and Lace Schneemann. Scoring Change (41:01) Bright liked the adjusted Premier League scoring but sees pros and cons versus standard rally scoring. Challenger League (42:41) Bright shouts out Challenger League MVP CJ Klinger. She says key teams focused on drafting women early. MLP Atlanta MVPs (44:36) Bright narrowly won Premier League MVP over teammate Rohrabacher based on league voting procedures. Are The Ranchers Going To Bounce Back? (45:52) Bright asks if Frazier's Ranchers will rebound next event. He insists they'll reach the finals before losing to the Squeeze again. When Did You Show Signs Of Greatness? Why Should You Have My MVP Babies? (46:58) Bright jokes Frazier should have her "MVP babies." She jokingly volunteers teammate Zane Navratil instead. Team Trades? (48:02) Bright predicts more roster shuffling this offseason than last, with no Premier/Challenger promotion/relegation in effect. Anna - Vegas Week Is My Birthday Week! (50:12) Bright says the next PPA tournament falls on her birthday week. She'll be turning 24. Go Squeeze Merch (51:07) Bright closes by plugging Squeeze and Dylan's Pickleball merch websites.

Time Code List

1. 0:21 Raspy Voice, Dylan - Have My Babies T
2. 3:41 MLP Atlanta - Anna Not Playing Dylan in Mixed
3. 6:16 Dylan Recaps Group A
4. 8:25 Dylan's Team Recap
5. 9:46 Anna's Recaps Ranchers/Atlanta, Something Going Around
6. 10:55 Group B - Group Of Death
7. 11:35 The Erik Lange Match D.C. Pickleball Team VS. Chicago Slice
8. 14:43 James - Do you like the shirt I got Anna?
9. 15:26 Group C
10. 16:11 Federico Interviews Second To Zane's
11. 17:57 Trae Young
12. 19:02 Playoffs The Vivian's and Allison Harris
13. 21:03 Rachel Rohrabacher Has Got The Biggest Balls In All Of MLP
14. 23:29 Anna Recaps The Semifinal Against The AZ Drive
15. 26:57 The Dream Breaker
16. 29:02 The Other Semifinal - Miami vs DC
17. 29:52 Anna - Playing Against Jade Kawamoto
18. 30:42 The Final Recap
19. 32:05 Zane - Get Me A Mixed Win
20. 32:34 What Were The Odds: Zane Navratil/Rachel Rohrabacher vs RileyNewman/Jade Kawamoto
21. 34:22 Dream Breaker
22. 35:41 Over/Under Performers
23. 41:01 Scoring Change
24. 42:41 Challenger League
25. 44:36 MLP Atlanta MVPs
26. 45:52 Are The Ranchers Going To Bounce Back?
27. 46:58 When Did You Show Signs Of Greatness? Why Should You Have My MVP Babies?
28. 48:02 Team Trades?
29. 50:12 Anna - Vegas Week Is My Birthday Week!
30. 51:07 Go Squeeze Merch