Mervin Quintana
Mervin Quintana is a South Bay pickleball player, content creator, and one of the personalities helping build the community at The Hub. For Merv, pickleball is less about chasing a rating and more about improving his fitness, playing with people at every level, and building genuine connections. Known for his humor, positive energy, and signature “Nobody Home!” after catching an opponent out of position, Merv believes chemistry and camaraderie can be more valuable than skill alone. Whether he is competing, creating content, or welcoming someone new, Merv makes sure the social side of pickleball stays fun.
5
Sept. 4, 2026
⚾️ BORN TO COMPETE 🏓
Some people learn to compete. Others are Born To Compete. 🏓🔥 You’ve seen Dylan Vaughn’s energy all over Instagram. His clips have already generated more than 8,000 views, and now it’s time to hear the story behind the fire. In Episode 5 of 44X20, @mouthpiecesam and returning co-host Mervin Quintana (@mervsportraits) sit down with Dylan (@dylan.vaughn22), a lifelong athlete who has spent his life overcoming obstacles, proving people wrong and refusing to be defined by anyone else’s ex...
Guests: Mervin Quintana , Dylan Vaughn
4
Aug. 28, 2026
THE SOCIAL SIDE OF PICKLEBALL
Episode 4 explores the social side of pickleball and the game nobody keeps score of: body language, confidence, reputation, playful trash talk and how the way you carry yourself shapes what happens on the court. 🏓🎯🗣️ The crew discusses the impact of social media, what draws us to certain players, how friendships form and what makes someone the kind of person everyone wants to share the court with. Underneath the jokes and nonstop chirping are two guys who believe pickleball should be...
Guests: Jimmy Bledsoe , Mervin Quintana