The podcast covering the players, projects, and predictions shaping pickleball across Asia. Hosted by 19x pro pickleball champ, Rob Nunnery, and Manila-based Migo Claudio. We break down tournaments, rising talent, facility growth, brand moves, and the bigger picture of how the sport is taking off in the fastest-growing region in the world. From local stories to global implications, this is your front-row seat to the future of pickleball in Asia.
Pickleball Celebrity Status in Asia: US open, SuperSeries, PCL Rising Stars
Summary
Join us as we explore the latest in international pickleball, including tournament highlights from the Philippines, the US Open, and insights into the sport's growth and challenges worldwide.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Catching Up
02:40 Rob's Recovery Journey
05:14 Tournament Highlights from the Philippines
09:37 Viral Moments in Pickleball
13:08 Pro Pickleball Format Discussion
17:31 Upcoming Events and Future Prospects
27 Mar 2026
Ryan Fu: Just Clocking In / PPA Termination, Asia Takeover & Coming to Manila
The conversation covers the journey of Ryan Fu from tennis to pickleball, his experience in the PPA, termination, and transition to playing in Asia. It also explores the impact of termination, playing in Asian tournaments, the state of Asian doubles teams, pickleball in different Asian cities, the Philippine pickleball scene, and an upcoming event in the Philippines.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Player Background
05:44 Playing in Asian Tournaments
11:39 Philippine Pickleball and SM Event
16:59 Ryan's Pickleball Paddle
20 Mar 2026
What being a Tournament Director looks like in Asia!
Summary
This episode covers the latest in Asian pickleball, including tournament updates, the DUPR reset, regional development, and upcoming events like the Ryan Fu clinic and women's event. It offers insights into tournament organization, regional growth, and pro-level exposure for Asian players.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Asia Pickleball Insider
02:49 Tournament Registration Challenges
05:42 DUPR Reset and Its Implications
08:15 Amateur Tournaments in Asia
10:49 PCL Updates and Team Competitions
13:36 Pro Tournaments and Global Pickleball Alliance
16:15 Emerging Talent in Vietnam
18:47 Ryan Fu's Upcoming Clinic
21:36 Women's Month Initiatives
24:17 Wrap-Up and Future Events
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