In this episode of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler celebrate nearing 5,000 YouTube subscribers and dive straight into the latest NBA drama.

The guys break down Victor Wembanyama's controversial behavior—including allegedly getting a family kicked out of a hotel—and discuss Jalen Brunson's epic 45-point performance that forced a public apology from Stephen A. Smith.

Matt shares the hilarious struggles of having his parents visit, from loud midnight chewing and Tootsie Roll pops to his dad hitting a pole in the garage. He also previews what will happen when his dad breaks out his In Living Color impressions during a paddle session at Jamie Foxx's house.

Plus, get the inside scoop on the Mookie Betts Charity Pickleball Event featuring Terrell Owens and James Valentine, hear the tragic story of producer Greg’s $130 "Princess Bride" haircut, and get a breakdown of the latest Major League Pickleball trade sending Tyra Black to Columbus.

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In Episode 20 of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler debate the ultimate dos and don'ts of pickleball training. From calling out the most overrated shots in the game—like the Ernie and the backhand flick—to breaking down why junior players need to master the boring fundamentals before chasing highlight-reel clips. Matt shares insights from his recent Torrance training session with 13-year-old Junior MLP phenom Noah from the Palm Beach Royals.
The guys also dive into the wild world of mainstream sports culture. Matt rocks a classic Marcus Camby jersey to celebrate the New York Knicks making their historic finals run, sparking a hilarious debate on whether extreme adult sports fanaticism is actually "weird". From comparing crazy European soccer environments to fans rioting and tearing down street signs in New York, they react to Metta World Peace’s infamous quote about limiting city damage. Plus, Matt recaps his wild 25th college reunion at Cornell, and the guys detail how they turned a corporate pickleball clinic for the Passes team into a nostalgic recess showdown.

Inside the Episode:
Overrated vs. Underrated Shots: Why Matt thinks the Ernie is killing your rec game, and the truth about the return of serve.
The Junior Player Trap: How watching young pros like Hayden Patriquin makes kids skip the fundamentals.
The Knicks Finals & Fan Culture: A deep dive into the 1999 throwback, $4,500 ticket price inflation, and sports rioting.
Passes Corporate Clinic: How Matt and Evan Berger got a team of tech creatives moving with high knees and live gameplay.
Matt's 25th Cornell Reunion: Sneaking back into the fraternity house, wine tastings, and feeling old in the main tent.
Ultimate Rapid Fire: Ben Johns vs. LeBron James, PPA Triple Crowns vs. free pizza, and choosing between ALW and Anna Bright.

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In Episode 19 of Certified McNasty, Matt Manasse and Jason Adler sit down with Alex Geesbreght, the passionate owner of the Major League Pickleball (MLP) team, the LA Mad Drops. Alex peels back the curtain on the "insider trading" rumors surrounding their acquisition of Ben Johns, details his private, three-hour sit-down with the pickleball GOAT in Florida, and shares incredible stories from a recent celebrity golf tournament with NFL legends like Michael Irvin.

Before the interview, Matt explains how a fake VIP dinner invite link at 7:00 AM led to him getting massively hacked, and the guys break down the intense mental toughness shown in the new Rafael Nadal Netflix documentary. Plus, a special shoutout to Norway for taking home the Bronze!
The Phishing Hack: How Matt fell for a fake VIP invite and compromised his credentials.
The Nadal Doc: Lessons on pain, pressure, and the legendary "Big Three" tennis rivalry.
Alex Geesbreght Interview: Moving from highly competitive family pickleball games to owning an MLP franchise.
Acquiring Ben Johns: The truth behind the trade rumors and what happened during Alex's private meeting with Ben.
Celebrity Golf & Sports Media: Alex’s days covering the 90s Dallas Cowboys and seeing Ben Johns hang out with NFL royalty.

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