In the most recent episode of PicklePod with Tyson Apostol and Thomas Shields, the duo welcomed Doug Ellin, the creator of HBO’s Emmy-winning TV series Entourage, who also happens to be an avid pickleballer. Some highlights:

• How’d Doug get into pickleball? Phil Mickelson.
• Who blocked Doug on Instagram over a fight on the pickleball court? Former #1 US tennis pro Mardy Fish.
• Which Super Bowl Champion QB has he played with? Russell Wilson.
• What makes pickleball so addictive and why everyone who plays it becomes obsessed
• What it takes to go from a 3.0 to a 5.0Watch the episode on YouTube via the link above or listen on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio and more via this link.