111: Shanghai, Court Speed Controversy, and Hall of Fame Fed | EP 111
Kickstart your week with John, Sam, Steve and Jack catching up on all the latest action from Asia.
The gang is joined once again by Blair Henley to chat through the latest updates from Shanghai, USTA league rules, and Federer’s nomination to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
With plenty of talk amongst the tour around court design, the boys discuss the impact of court speeds on player performance. The gang also weighs in on Amanda Anisimova's backhand dominance and Gael Monfils' recently announced retirement.
00:00 Intro & Weekly News Rundown
00:41 Sam’s Rant: Banned from the Club Team?!
02:37 The Great USTA Rule Debate
05:51 Blair Takes Over: No Man’s Land
06:13 The Court Speed Controversy
11:10 Surviving the Shanghai Sauna
16:03 Amanda Anisimova’s Beijing Comeback
19:41 Gael Monfils Says Goodbye
21:19 Farewell Season: Tournament Send-Offs
24:25 The Mascot Hand-Holding Controversy
27:35 Tokyo & Beijing: The Best of the Week
33:00 Federer’s Hall of Fame Nomination
37:23 Wrap-Up 🎧
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110: Alex Michelsen Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Debut & Playing Alcaraz | EP 110
World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod!
Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour.
Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest headlines from Shanghai and debate what it means to 'make it' as a pro athlete.
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:33 Debate: What Defines a Professional Athlete?
09:36 Shanghai Masters Preview
13:10 Nalbandian and his Magic Run
22:42 Interview with Alex Michelsen
30:11 Post-Event Reflections and Travel Stories
31:16 Tennis Idols and Early Inspirations
32:21 Realizing Tennis Potential
33:20 Breakthrough Moments and Career Milestones
34:49 Facing Top Players and Building Confidence
36:38 Going Pro and Personal Insights
41:43 Sinner-Alcaraz Dominance
48:55 Time for the Hot Seat!
54:00 How Steve Benched Michelsen for Channelling Novak
56:59 Wrapping Up!
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109: Alcaraz vs Fritz, Fognini's Dance Moves & Asian Swing Update | EP 109
Sam, Stevie, Jack, and John are joined once again by everyone’s favorite tennis personality and reporter, Blair Henley!
With the Asian Swing in full flow, the crew dives into the buzz from Beijing and Tokyo, including the much-anticipated final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz set for tomorrow in the early hours.
Blair dishes on the latest gossip inside the tennis world, from Fabio Fognini’s surprise turn on Dancing with the Stars to Felix Auger-Aliassime’s extravagant wedding before the gang swaps stories about quirky fan gifts and unforgettable player parties in Asia.
00:00 Sponsor Message
01:31 We’re Back!
08:52 Taylor Fritz's Travel Adventures
11:05 Beijing Tournament Insights
15:54 Medvedev's Performance and Predictions
18:37 Upcoming Alcaraz vs. Fonseca Exhibition Match
21:48 Tennis Headlines with Blair Henley
22:13 Fabio Fognini on Dancing with the Stars
24:24 Music Complaints and Fan Gifts
28:04 Player Parties and Weddings
31:33 Carlos Alcaraz's Injury and Hair Dye Trends
35:43 Wrapping Up The Episode!
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108: The Asian Swing, Fan Questions & Buy or Sell? | EP 108
The gangs back together following tennis' 'International Break'.
Sam and John share their experiences at the Laver Cup in San Francisco and look ahead to the Asian Swing.
With Beijing and Tokyo underway, the boys share some of their favorite stories from their time in Asia and dive into the Major Mailbag to answer some listener questions.
With just a few months left of the 2025 season, it's time to analyze the season performance of some of the top ATP players, leading into a 'Buy and Sell' segment. Which players will rise or fall by the year-end?
00:00 Guess Who’s Back?
00:45 Recap of the Laver Cup
03:43 Fan Questions and Personal Stories
05:12 Asian Swing: Food and Culture
10:26 Challenges of Traveling to Asia
13:13 Experiences in Beijing and Tokyo
18:17 Comparing Tournaments: Tokyo vs. Beijing
20:37 High Stakes in Beijing
20:56 Doubles Strategy and Injuries
22:08 Fan Questions: 25 Slams Contenders
23:48 Media Training for Tennis Players
27:34 Drafting the Worst ATP Player
32:05 Buy and Sell: Player Stocks
37:22 That’s a Wrap, See Ya!
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107: Laver Cup Recap, Italy sweeps USA & Agassi’s Captain Debut | EP 107
With Sam still stuck in California traffic, John, Steve, and Jack break down the 2025 Laver Cup weekend, where Team World pulled off a surprising win over Team Europe. The boys dive into Fritz’s insane level, hands out MVP honors, and review Andre Agassi’s debut as Team World captain. Whilst Italy swept USA at the Billie Jean King Cup, the gang debate whether it's current format is falling short.
And since Sam couldn’t make this week's episode, the boys take the chance to roast his Laver Cup antics and relive the most meme-worthy moments of the weekend.
01:03 Kicking Things Off
01:22 Laver Cup Recap: Highlights and Stories
07:09 Breaking Down Player Performances
18:34 MVP Debate and Weekend Takeaways
22:03 Fonseca’s Win and Reilly’s Tough Losses
22:49 Taylor Fritz’s Wild Determination
27:31 Billie Jean King Cup Breakdown
30:46 The Future of Laver Cup Locations
32:51 Sam Meme-Worthy Moment
35:44 Closing Thoughts and Sign-Off
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