In the most recent episode of PicklePod with Tyson Apostol and Thomas Shields, are joined by YouTube content creator Shea Underwood.

Shea Underwood has gone VIRAL in the world of pickleball with informing and engaging videos. He has helped nearly 100,000 pickleballers adjust to the one handed spin serve. We dive deeper into Shea’s background and see what makes him tick. *Spoiler Alert: it’s pickleball.* Shea discusses his journey to pro pickleball (he’s not quite there yet) and his unique perspective on the importance of serving. The guys close out the episode discussing Thomas’ Artificial Intelligence Twitter strategy and cover the latest in pickleball, including the lack of pros attending Nationals.

Watch the episode on YouTube via the link above or listen on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio and more via this link.

Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple

-Subscribe to our ‘all things pickleball’ *free e-newsletter* at thedinkpickleball.com/signup

-Follow us on IG *@thedinkpickleball*

-Continue the convo in our private FB Group:

-For everything else we do, visit

*Show notes:*

(00:10) Introducing Shea Underwood

(04:36) Shea discusses his roots in content creation

(9:19) Shea’s current ranking and drill:play ratio

(14:17) Using the spin serve with Zane Navratil

(21:52) Balancing full-time work, content creation, training and passive income streams

(26:40) How did Shea develop his spin serve and are they good for the game?

(32:49) The best name in pickleball

(39:08) The golden pizza rule

(42:17) Tyson punches a producer from Survivor

(46:15) We need a certified referee to settle an argument

(54:10) Lea Jansen and Thomas Wilson signings and Nationals preview

Get caught up on previous episodes here:

PicklePod 1:

PicklePod 2:

PicklePod 3:

PicklePod 4:

PicklePod 5:

PicklePod 6:

PicklePod 7:

Picklepod 8:

Picklepod 9:

Picklepod 10:

Picklepod 11:

Picklepod 12: Pickleball McNasty Pickleball Celebrity Whisperer