# Matt Gets Hacked + Inside the Mind of Ben Johns with MLP Owner Alex Geesbreght

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Podcast: [Certified McNasty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/certified-mcnasty-7635990)
Published: 2026-06-13T00:54:13+00:00
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## Resource

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. Follow the show: Subscribe for weekly episodes! Instagram: @CertifiedMcNasty

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