113: Shanghai Fairytale, Pickleball Fail & Six Kings Showdown | EP 113
The boys dive into the feel-good fairytale run from Shanghai, where an alternate rose to glory in one of the most surprising finals of the decade.
They break down the standout moments from Wuhan, Coco Gauff’s hardcourt dominance, and the surge of American women heading into the WTA Finals. Then, it’s all about the Six Kings Slam hype and what it could mean for the season’s grand finale.
And of course, Jack’s pickleball controversy, Stevie’s hot takes, and yes… Sam’s new background gets its own segment!
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00:00 Episode Rundown
00:27 Pickleball Chaos & Jack’s Semi-Final Charge
02:48 Shanghai Recap: The Wildest Week on Tour
03:31 Vacherot’s Unreal Fairytale Run
09:31 Ranking the Greatest Cinderella Stories
13:02 Shock Champions of 2023
13:46 The Year of “Wait… He Won That?”
14:55 Coco Gauff Runs the Table in Wuhan
17:40 American Women Owning the Courts
19:16 Hype for the Six King Slam
23:36 Favorite Trophies & Random Tour Memories
26:49 What’s Coming Next
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112: Shanghai Stories, Exhibitions Behind-the-Scenes & ATP Tinder Part 2 | EP 112
ATP Tinder returns with even more hilarious swipes!
The boys also dive into amusing stories and favourite moments from the Shanghai Masters, explore why players enjoy the tournament, and share behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibition matches are managed. They also highlight some of the most scenic courts on tour!
Plus, listener questions cover everything from navigating football season in relationships to the challenges of securing travel visas.
00:00 Intro
00:55 Funny Dad Story: The Buddy Incident
02:31 Shanghai Masters: Unique Experiences
06:24 Tennis Stars and Their Appearances
09:54 Tennis Tinder Part 2
15:24 Hilarious Hair Critiques
17:41 Life Advice
22:32 Fan Questions
22:37 Are Exhibitions Fixed?
26:07 Visa Challenges for Tennis Players
28:38 Top 5 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
31:49 Goodbye!
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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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