A non-boring interview with Ben Johns (s*** you probably didn't know)

[@CareyFan]

WAY better interview with Ben than the others I’ve seen. We get to see the human Ben. Not the robotic interviews like we are used to seeing. Ben is goofy and down to earth. And surprisingly opinionated, which is great. Loved how specific his answers were on cheese, sports, countries he enjoyed, movies he enjoyed and more. The cameos were unexpectedly hilarious, too.

[@johnkewpickleball]

What a hidden, gem! Honestly, Will, this is the most I’ve learned about Ben since the old freestyle boys podcast days. Well done on humanizing him

[@theginger5655]

Best pro interview yet, keeping it real.

[@ginnyk891]

Best , most interesting interview of a PRO yet. I would love to see more of these with other PROs.

[@VanAdventures]

Congrats for not asking the most boring questions ever. How did you get into pickleball and where do you see the future of our sport going? Blah blah! He must get so tired of the same ole questions. You keep it fresh Will. Thanks.

[@paulelkins425]

Great job Will extracting an entertaining interview under challenging conditions 👏! I'm sure Ben was over it prior but you definitely livened it up and brought out his personality.

[@test43913]

THIS, this is what we wanted haha nice job Will!

[@victorquangvan]

Will... you BEN holding out on us... haha it was actually a great interview. Chilled and quick.

[@acepinoy]

NGL this is pretty dope. I think you should keep do long these type of interviews even if there are people interrupting you lol, cameo count was a nice touch lol. I didn’t know you guys played MTG lol. Do more interviews with other pros!

[@yoober.]

Can't believe you kept this in your archives for so long haha. Great interview man. Super entertaining and good vibes.

[@PickleballWill]

Now I know haha

[@pickleballgangsta32]

The interruptions are hilarious! 🎉 Good job Will!😂

[@zanep67]

Very cool my man! Love the questions you asked! I was laughing the whole time

[@michaelgola9612]

That was one of my most enjoyable ben johns interviews Thx Will always enjoy your videos.

[@chanpickleball]

I like this so much better! Thanks for posting Will!

[@wolf-xf6hf]

Its insane this stayed in the back logs so long this interview is so goated I couldnt stop laughing

[@DGooldy]

The mic on the comb is great! Very classy!

[@JohnsBen]

Great job, Will!! This was pretty good.

[@klimo13]

Great video Will, best interview with Ben Ive heard

[@PickleballWill]

Wow, thanks 🙏

[@scottiedunk]

Great questions my man. 🤩

[@ER-rp8gi]

Sounds like the interview was taken in a room where players have been storing their items as you had 7 come in without knocking on the door. lol. When you make that visit to Japan with Ben I’ll help with any translation needs and guide you guys around!! (^^)smile

[@davemoss888]

Great stuff and nice work grinding with a smile through the cameos! +1 for Halloween in Japan, especially @ Shibuya Crossing 👻

[@dougniwa8886]

Definitely worth posting. Nice job Will.

[@MikeBettencourt042]

Ben and my oldest played MTG for 4 hours one night when he was out at our club for a Pro-Am. I'm certain he had way more fun doing that than the Pro-Am 🤣

[@robertwray6004]

Best interview of Ben ever, and yes, Beef was great!

[@PickleballWill]

Glad you enjoyed! 🙏

[@joanc551]

super good!! thanks for posting

[@madrum]

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@PickleballWill]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

Ben shows a lot of kindness and grace.....

[@RiomaWF]

Great lil interview :D

[@kuyanick]

Great interview!

[@nn-NeuralNetwork]

11:01 Ben stopping himself from ripping will to shreds 😂

[@KeilikoGreg]

That was cool Will!

[@kyler5595]

Nice job Will. Ben is awesome

[@RichardsWorld]

A chill conversation vs a clinical interview.

[@christaporco5932]

Ben Johns being a tcg player is so dope

[@PickleballWill]

You know when i mentioned my friends that play Pokemon i was referring to you right? hahaha

[@christaporco5932]

@@PickleballWill it's me, I'm the nerd 🤓

[@ljbar2015]

So agree with the car noise pollution pet peeve.

[@squonklock8160]

Straight up wasn't a fan of Ben... Turns out he never gets to be himself. Great Job! Almost thumb downed though just for the Digimon TCG disrespect lol

[@PickleballWill]

😅

[@bmam]

Great interview

[@jamezgamerspam5639]

Love it.

[@waterek1]

Because of this interview I purchased drunken goat cheese and pears. It's delicious!

[@saintswatch3682]

when's joola new paddle designs drop?

[@between2vines]

Perfection

[@steezyy19]

Japan is also my number one place i wanna go to. Give me all Tsukemen ramen

[@digitalreporter]

00:55, Do you also live in Tim Klitch’s backyard?, Johns jokes about not actually living in fellow pro player Tim Klitch's backyard in Florida, though he does spend a lot of time training there. 01:13, Are you tired of these media appearances and interviews?, He says he actually enjoys doing interviews and promoting the sport whenever he can. 01:33, What is the most boring thing about you?, Johns reveals that he is actually quite boring, enjoying relaxing activities like reading and watching shows in his free time. 01:58, Video games? Past, Present, & Future, He was really into video games growing up, especially simulation games, but doesn't play them as much anymore. He thinks VR games could be interesting to try in the future. 02:40, Play Trading Card Games, Johns collected Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards when he was younger. He even competed in some tournaments. 03:41, Back to needing out about Magic/TCG, He clarifies that he played the Magic: The Gathering card game, not Pokémon. He had some valuable cards but has since sold his collection. 04:44, What peeves you the most?, Small things like people chewing loudly or leaving cupboard doors open really bother him. 05:40, Fan of Formula 1, Johns follows Formula One racing as a fan and admires the competitive spirit of the drivers. 06:44, Playing Padel?, He wants to try out padel, the Spanish racquet sport that combines tennis and squash. He thinks it could help his pickleball game. 07:17, INTERRUPTION 2 (Collin Johns), Johns' brother Collin unexpectedly joins the interview. 07:46, INTERRUPTION 3 Anna Bright also makes a cameo. 08:02, On a scale of 1-10, how sick are you talking about PB?, Johns rates his obsession with pickleball a 9 or 10 out of 10. He loves growing the sport. 08:29, Favorite type of cheese?, His favorite cheese is a nice aged gouda. He could eat cheese with every meal. 09:33, Pineapple on pizza?, Johns thinks fruit should not be on pizza. He has strong opinions about proper pizza toppings. 09:47, What pro sport would you play other than PB?, If he wasn't playing pro pickleball, Johns thinks he would enjoy playing pro tennis or golf. 09:58, INTERRUPTION 4...and 5 (OFFICE STAFF), More surprise cameos by Will's office staff. 10:37, Other pro sports you would play?, Johns adds that he would consider trying to go pro in table tennis or badminton if not pickleball. The skills translate well. 11:11, What animal would you be?, If he could be any animal, Johns would want to be a bird and fly wherever he wants. 11:29, INTERRUPTION 6, The shenanigans continue. 11:36, Back to Animals, Getting the interview back on track, Johns elaborates that being a bird seems peaceful and free. 12:42, What actual animal terrifies Pickleball Will, When asked shares that snakes and komodo dragons creep Will out. 13:40, Favorite movie of all time?, Johns' all-time favorite film is The Dark Knight. He praises Heath Ledger's iconic performance as The Joker. 14:11, Favorite movie or shows in recent memory?, Some recent favorites have been Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Netflix series Wednesday. 15:23, Favorite destination you have been to?, His favorite place he's traveled to is New Zealand. The beautiful landscapes took his breath away. 16:05, Any other places you would like to travel to?, The next place Johns wants to visit is Indonesia for the culture, scenery and wildlife. 16:47, INTERRUPTION 7 (Gordan...again), Gordan returns to interrupt yet again. 16:55, Will tells story of time in Japan, Will shares a humorous story about getting lost on the Tokyo subway system. 17:49, Greatest weakness on the PB Court?, Johns reveals that he doesn't think he has any technical or physical weaknesses in his game, but sometimes struggles mentally when he gets frustrated. 18:34, Biggest rival?, Right now his biggest rival is fellow American professional Zane Navratil. They have battled in numerous major finals recently. 19:11, Thoughts on the growth of Pickleball?, He talks excitedly about the incredible growth of pickleball and its emerging professional scene. The future is very bright. 19:42, Parting words of wisdom?, In parting, Johns urges aspiring players to believe in themselves, work hard and remember to have fun on the court. Skill will come in time

[@1ninjamom359]

Looks like you’re having some fun with these questions too! 😂

[@serenae3887]

Did we watch the same interview? Your facts are completely incorrect.

[@ljbar2015]

Drunken goat is a staple.

[@tyholcomb]

Did Ben Johns ever play in the MTG pro tour? Does he play draft, constructed or commander?

[@PickleballWill]

That would have been some good follow up questions! I missed a great opportunity there

[@bart1476]

Ben can't quit playing with his hair.

[@El_Guap]

Straight up,the guy said you don't know how to MGT. Sorry, if you are not involved...

[@aaronbowe5855]

Should have locked the door LOL

[@crestnut]

Gordon… the chief experience officer at Joola??

[@PickleballWill]

Must have been him haha

[@Syndrome88]

Who's behind the camera? Chris?

[@thirtydayjeff]

Was that the Pickleball will mean mugging

[@goldenchildtheater]

That was kind of that dude to stand right in front of the camera

[@goldenchildtheater]

The look of disbelief on wills face

[@ocelotarmory]

What mic do you use?? 🤔🤔

[@PickleballWill]

DJI wireless mic version 1

[@ocelotarmory]

@@PickleballWill 👍

[@DrizzleIMakeItRain]

Have you tried Marvel Snap Will?

[@PickleballWill]

Have not, is it dope?

[@DrizzleIMakeItRain]

@@PickleballWill it's pretty casual in the way Hearthstone is. It's on mobile and new cards come out every week so the meta stays fresh.

[@wallacestanley8750]

'promosm' 👏

[@justinchabrier]

I stopped following ben on social media but i think im back on the ben train.. especially since now I know he plays MTG 🫶🏼