In this episode, Tama calls in with Roscoe and Jared just days after his historic Atlanta run to break down what that week actually felt like from inside the storm. They cover the crowd moments, the mental game, and how a kid from Hawaii ends up on the sport's biggest stage.
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Timestamps:
1:00 — Tama on life after Atlanta
1:34 — Was it an out-of-body experience?
2:09 — The crowd, the chants, and the chaos
4:03 — The MJ shrug explained
6:25 — Messages flooding in after the run
6:56 — Breaking down the Fed match
8:48 — Is he actually that calm, or just built different?
10:14 — Was the breakout a surprise?
11:15 — Background: skateboarder to pickleball
12:36 — Self-taught: 10 hours of rec a day
14:16 — Life on the road with Mama Tama
17:08 — Sponsorship and partnership questions
18:19 — Pros he studies, dream doubles partners
20:41 — Fan Q&A
22:19 — Advice for young players
23:48 — Toughest opponent so far
24:26 — Message to new fans