Prepare for the most entertaining show in pickleball! IntoPickleball.com is proud to announce Pickle Squared, a new monthly live podcast. We’re bringing together nine top players, hilarious influencers, and brilliant commentators to take a seat in our squares and battle it out, “Hollywood Squares” style!
Panelists have not been confirmed.
This list of panelists is just for visual continuity.
Panelists will be featured guests and will be announced soon
Ben Johns
Ben Johns is widely considered the greatest male pickleball player of all time. He consistently holds the #1 ranking in men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles on the professional circuit
Colin Johns
Colin Johns is also a top professional pickleball player, and the older brother of Ben Johns. He is primarily known for his dominance in men’s doubles, where he often partners with his brother.
Anna Leigh Waters
Anna Leigh Waters is currently considered the greatest female pickleball player of all time. She is a phenom in the sport, consistently holding the #1 ranking in women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
Riley Newman
Riley Newman is a highly ranked professional pickleball player, known for his consistent play and strong presence in both men’s and mixed doubles.
Lucy Kovalova
Slovakian-born Lucy Kovalova is a top-ranked professional pickleball player known for her powerful, two-handed backhand. A former collegiate tennis star, she transitioned to pickleball in 2015 and became a dominant force on the professional circuit, with career highlights including winning the prestigious Triple Crown.
Catherine Parenteau
Catherine Parenteau is a top professional pickleball player, consistently ranked among the best in women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Tyson McGuffin
Tyson McGuffin is one of the most recognizable and popular professional pickleball players, known for his power, intensity, and a highly successful career in all three disciplines (singles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles). He is also a prominent coach and ambassador for the sport.
Matt Wright
Matt Wright is a veteran professional pickleball player, highly regarded for his strategic play and consistent success in men’s and mixed doubles, often partnering with Lucy Kovalova.
Federico Staksrud
Federico Staksrud is a professional pickleball player from Argentina, known for his powerful game and strong performance, particularly in men’s singles and doubles.
Dr. Rommie Maxey
As co-owner of the Houston Hammers and managing partner of the Pickleball Country Club, Dr Rommie Maxey is building a pickleball empire. A sought-after advisor for top brands and tech platforms, his business genius was recognized with the prestigious Golden Pickle Business Award. He backs it all up as a 6-time National Champion, proving he’s a true master of the game.
Coming soon to the IntoPickleball.com network! Pickle Squared is our new, live monthly podcast featuring nine of the biggest personalities in the sport in a hilarious game show format.
Disclaimer & Nomination:
The individuals pictured above are for illustrative purposes only. These placeholders represent the caliber of talent we’re looking for, but they are not confirmed guests.
The nine seats are open, and we want you to help us fill them! We are now considering the first official podcasters to become part of the Pickle Squared panel.
Who do you want to see in the square?
to Nominate Your Favorite Player, Influencer, or Pickleball Personality!
Help Us Build Our Dream Team!
The official lineup for our premiere episode is being decided right now, and we want our community to help! Who has the best on-court stories? Who gives the smartest analysis? Who just makes you laugh? Tell us who you want to see join the IntoPickleball.com network.
To show our appreciation, we’ll be randomly selecting nominators to win awesome prizes like IntoPickleball gear, premium memberships, and other great surprises. Help us create the ultimate pickleball podcast!