Jake Johnson on Being Coached By Brad Gilbert & Ed Harris’ Intensity | Q&Andy

The Dink streams globally on Apple TV on Friday, July 24, 2026

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Andy Roddick sits down with actor Jake Johnson ahead of the release of The Dink, the Apple TV pickleball comedy that also marks Roddick's film debut, and the two swap stories about Ed Harris's on set intensity, Brad Gilbert's coaching cameo and emoji habit, and the eternal tennis versus pickleball debate.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome to Q&Andy with Jake Johnson
1:21 – Casting Andy in The Dink
2:44 – Jake's method prep: training with pro pickleball players
3:04 – The tennis world's obsession with legs
4:56 – Brad Gilbert's "sturdy" legs verdict
5:16 – Andy's injury and most embarrassing moment on set
6:40 – What The Dink is actually about
8:12 – Is Ed Harris terrifying in real life?
9:56 – Jake's Andy Roddick impression
11:09 – Aaron Chen is a comedic genius
13:43 – Tennis vs. pickleball?
15:41 – Brad Gilbert's insane emoji texting habit
16:37 – Which New Girl character would win a Grand Slam first?
17:14 – Random Question of the Day: Chicago travel recs

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