Pickleballers Season 2, Episode 1: Ben Johns shares never-before-heard stories of rise to stardom
Last Edited
Oct 23 2025
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News
Season 2 of Pickleballers kicks off with a bang as we’re joined by the GOAT himself: Ben Johns. Widely considered the Michael Jordan of pickleball, Ben has racked up 150+ gold medals and once ripped off a 108-match winning streak in singles.
In this episode, Ben opens up about what it’s really like to be the greatest pickleball player alive. He takes us back to his childhood, the moment he fell in love with the game, and how Kyle Yates took him under his wing as he climbed to World No. 1.
Ben also shares never-before-heard stories about his on-court dynamic with his brother Collin Johns, the criticism that he can sometimes look too relaxed, and whether he believes the “next Ben Johns” even exists.
Check out the first episode of Season 2 on YouTube or Spotify.
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