On The Front Lines of the Merger w/Tim Parks | The Future of MLP & Winning Challenger - Ep. 28

Send us a text The boys are back with a second episode this week with special guest Tim Parks! Tim Parks is the owner of the SoCal Hard Eights and has been an instrumental figure in the growth and development of Major League Pickleball. He was one of key negotiators on the front lines of the PPA & MLP Merger and is also an avid participant of the sport. Let us know what topics we should cover in future episodes, thanks for following along! -------------------- Website: https://www.tylerloong.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Free Shipping on Crown Balls: https://crownpickleball.store/ Use Code "KOTC" for Huge Savings at the Picklr Shop: https://thepicklrshop.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Great Savings on Vulcan Gear: https://vulcansportinggoods.com/pages/vulcan-pickleball-paddles Use Code "KOTC" to save 10% on Modballs: https://modballs.com/ Use Code "KOTC" for Savings on Acacia Shoes: https://acaciasports.com/ Instagram: Tyler's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tyler.loong/ Jimmy's IG - https://www.instagram.com/jimmymiller_pb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tyler-Loong-243573882955930/ -------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Drafting for Challenger 3:20 - MLP Promotion & Relegation 6:20 - The Kyle Yates MLP Controversy 13:05 - New MLP Committees 14:30 - Jimmy & Travis Beef Revisited 18:10 - Is Jimmy More Trouble Than He’s Worth? 23:40 - On the Front Lines of the Merger 29:50 - Which Owners Are the Best Players? 33:25 - Tim’s “Do Not Draft” List 38:40 - Is KOTC Too Dangerous for Guests? 39:20 - The Future Landscape of Pro Pickleball 49:15 - MLP Season 2 Predictions/Discussion 01:05:40 - Tim’s Top 5 Pickleball Podcasts 01:12:30 - Tim Confronts Tyler