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Certified McNasty

Certified McNasty

By: Matt Manasse
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A Podcast more or less about PickleballEpic Sports & Stoked Sports Tennis
Episodes
  • Could Anna Leigh Waters Beat Top Pro Men? + Stem Cells in Panama | Certified McNasty Ep# 14
    Apr 27 2026

    What’s going on guys? Welcome back to another episode of the Certified McNasty podcast! This week, Matt details his wild trip to Panama for a massive 150 million stem cell treatment at Origins Lab —and of course, how he ended up walking two miles across the city just to play pickleball with a broken paddle. Matt and Jason ("Mister Tipsy") also dive deep into the latest PPA tour drama. Is Hayworth the undisputed #1? We also get into a heated debate: Could Anna Leigh Waters, with her insane 670-day undefeated streak, take down a top 40 men's pro? Plus, we analyze Ben Johns and ALW's mixed doubles dominance , try some Norwegian milk chocolate for the Certified Snack of the Week , and Matt asks for advice on an incredibly awkward $85 barber dilemma. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, leave a like, and let us know in the comments if you think ALW could beat a top male pro!

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    27 mins
  • The $300 Million Pickleball Fraud: The Rise and Fall of a Sports Empire
    Apr 2 2026

    In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler dive into one of the most shocking stories in the history of the sport: a $300 million investment fraud involving a massive pickleball complex built on fake projections and forged documents. We discuss the fallout and what it means for the rapidly growing pickleball industry.

    Next, we tackle the "Volley Llama"—a controversial rule involving the kitchen and specific volley techniques. Is it a necessary safety measure or a strategic hindrance?

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    30 mins
  • Nick Kyrgios Plays Pickleball! Desert Smash Highlights & Post-Match Drama #012
    Mar 20 2026

    What a whirlwind week! In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler recap the star-studded premiere of the new pickleball mockumentary, Pickle Heads, at the iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Matt shares what it was like acting alongside legendary John O'Hurley and gives the film its official "DUPR Rating". Then, Matt heads to the desert for Desert Smash to play with Nick Kyrgios and Anna Bright. Was the tennis superstar actually trying, or was it a "piss poor" effort?. Plus, we dive into the "grunting" incident between Hunter Johnson and Federico Stacksrud—is it a legitimate hindrance or just a sign of frustration?.

    Finally, Jason recounts his "journalism" moment at the PPA Newport Beach where a confrontation with Kate Fahy almost turned into a TMZ headline.

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    28 mins
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