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The Champions Table

The Champions Table

Von: Shay Coker & Jeff McKnight
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Welcome to The Champions Table — the unofficial insider podcast of the MLP Champions Series, the world's premier 50+ professional pickleball league.

We're Shay Coker, Senior Pro and OKC Punishers player, and Jeff McKnight, Owner, GM, and player for the Columbus Hotshots. We're not the official voice of the league. We're better. We're on the courts, at the events, and at the table with the players, owners, and personalities that make this sport extraordinary.

The MLP Champions Series attracts the best 50+ pickleball players in the world — elite competitors who bring a lifetime of athleticism, grit, and passion to every match. Every week we break down the teams, the rivalries, the stories, and the people behind the fastest growing sport in the world — no filter, no PR spin, just real talk from two guys who live it.

New episodes weekly. Subscribe and pull up a chair.

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  • Why Major League Pickleball Is "Unserious" (And How To Fix It) | w/ Nick Nicastro - Ep 21

    Why Major League Pickleball Is "Unserious" (And How To Fix It) | w/ Nick Nicastro - Ep 21
    Oct 7 2026

    Welcome to Episode 21 of The Champions Table Podcast!

    In this episode, Shay Coker and Jeff McKnight sit down with Columbus Sliders superfan Nick Nicastro (known on X as @DonNiccolo) to dive into his viral open letter to Major League Pickleball (MLP). What started as a casual Twitter comment caught the attention of MLP general managers and top executives, sparking a huge conversation across the pickleball community.

    We break down Nick’s key critiques and recommendations for the league, discuss the state of fan engagement, and explore what it takes for pro pickleball to become a true spectator power. Plus, Palm Beach Pete drops in for his undefeated "Pick of the Week" predictions for the MLP Champions Series in Columbus!
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    32 Min.
  • Joy Leising & Susannah Barr: Chasing the First Prime Title - Ep 20

    Joy Leising & Susannah Barr: Chasing the First Prime Title - Ep 20
    Oct 2 2026

    Joy Leising and Susannah Barr of Seattle Tsunami Prime are chasing the first Prime title in MLP Champions Series history. Plus our picks for APP Columbus and PPA Las Vegas.

    On this episode of The Champions Table, Shay Coker and Jeff McKnight sit down with Joy Leising and Susannah Barr, who play together on Seattle Tsunami Prime in the 40+ division of the MLP Champions Series. They talk about:

    • What sets this Seattle team apart
    • Joy's path from tennis to pickleball, which she's played since 2013
    • Susannah's time on the APP Tour, and playing in the new Prime division
    • What the 40+ Prime division means for the game
    • Susannah's story of the first time she saw Joy play

    After the interview, Shay and Jeff talk about how the league recognizes individual players, then make their predictions for this weekend's APP Columbus and PPA Las Vegas tournaments in men's doubles, mixed, and women's doubles.
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    42 Min.
  • Who’s REALLY the Best in MLP? | Ultimate Champions Series Power Ranking - Ep 19

    Who’s REALLY the Best in MLP? | Ultimate Champions Series Power Ranking - Ep 19
    Sep 25 2026

    Who are the best teams in the MLP Champions Series right now?

    Jeff and Shay break down the latest results, performances, and surprises as they put together their ultimate MLP Champions Series power ranking.

    Who moved up? Who fell back? And which teams could be poised to make a run?

    Watch the latest episode of The Champions Table and let us know where you agree — or disagree — with our rankings.

    We also discuss the results of the recent Champions division of the APP Overland Park and the Senior Pro division at PPA Mesa.

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    36 Min.
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