Description: Matt Manasse, or Pickleball McNasty, is a Wilson pro most known for his reputation as the celebrity whisperer of pickleball. He gives the dudes the scoop on some of the most notable names he’s played with like George W Bush, Larry David and an unnamed cast member of Friends, who apparently has some game. Thomas and Tyson go over recent news, which paddles have the most spin and why Thomas isn’t as ‘influential’ as he wishes he was.
00:10 Matt did not like Tyson at first
4:10 The history of the nickname
8:10 Ryan Sherry takes Matt to his first real pickleball match...against Ben Johns
14:30 “The Riv” - the Celebrity Whisperer, George W Bush and Matt go way back
21:35 Vanity Fair, and why we don’t talk about it
23:10 More celebs and a Friends cast member has game
34:10 Matt drops off and the guys “clarify” a few things
37:10 The Guys cover recent news and upcoming tournaments
46:40 These are the top 5 paddles ranked by spin
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