Beste RacKet podcasts (2024)

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Listen to This Article: Blame Canada? Justin Trudeau Creates Blueprint for Dystopia in Horrific Speech Bill

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Life sentences for speech? Pre-crime detention? Ex post facto law? Anonymous accusers? It's all in Justin Trudeau's "Online Harms Bill," a true "threat to democracy" Read more

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Episode 1 - Jeff Bass (Eminem, D12) 39:34

13d ago39:34

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The MIAR podcast kicks off its first episode with the producer behind much of Eminem's early work. Jeff and his brother Mark discovered and produced most of the music on Eminem's first albums, but as the years went by they found themselves increasingly at odds with his label, Interscope/Universal, and were gradually written out of the story. Other …

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Listen to This Article: Is Journalism Back? New York Times Editor Goes Ballistic on Biden, “Safe Space” Era

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Five years of bitterness between Joe Biden and the country's most influential newspaper burst into the open this week, opening a door for a press comeback Read more

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Activism Uncensored: DC Police face off with Pro-Palestine Protesters amidst federal pressure

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Last Wednesday, District of Columbia police arrived at George Washington University and made 33 arrests, as part of an operation to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters. News2Share footage shooters Ford Fischer and Anthony Peltier captured the story before, during, and after the raid. Again, this feature is designed to show such scenes…

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"The Storyteller" by Saki

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“The Storyteller” illustration by Daniel Medina Listen to the Full Episode Read more

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Blame Canada? Justin Trudeau Creates Blueprint for Dystopia in Horrific Speech Bill

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On February 21st, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a press conference in Edmonton, announcing his government’s decision to introduce the Online Harms Act, or Bill C-63. It was described in Canadian media as a “bill to protect kids” that would stop the “exploitation of children,” and Trudeau’s curt speech focused solely on minors. The sca…

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America This Week, May 10, 2024: Canada Über Alles! On Justin Trudeau's Terrifying New Speech Law

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Listen to subscriber only audio in your podcast app Share the Free Versions of America This Week: Watch ATW on Youtube below: Read more

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Listen to This Article: The Atlantic Compares Walter Kirn to Donald Trump

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The latest "What happened to you, man?" piece goes next-level Narrated by Jared Moore Art by Daniel Medina Text published 05/04/24: Listen to subscriber only audio in your podcast app Share the free versions of Racket To Go on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts

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Is Journalism Back? New York Times Editor Goes Ballistic on Biden, “Safe Space” Era

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Don’t look now, but journalism might be back. In a rare uplifting press story, New York Times executive editor Joe Kahn seemed to lose patience with incessant demands that he elect Joe Biden instead of reporting news, directing an epic, And Justice For All-style “No, you’re out of order!” tirade against the White House and its lackeys. When Ben Smi…

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Listen to This Article: A True Bipartisan Scandal

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How out of control is our surveillance state? Read about a dubious investigation that swept up communications of some of the country's most senior highest officials, and their families, in secret Read more

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Listen to This Article - Paul Krugman's Magical Thinking

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The standard-bearer for the "Voters are too dumb to understand the economy" movement takes an ironic stand against "magical thinking" Read more

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Activism Uncensored: A Déjà Vu Headline in Florida, as Police Crack Down on the SDS

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Subscribe now As is the case at a number of schools across the country, the University of South Florida has seen intense confrontations between pro-Palestinian protesters and police. Ford Fischer of News2Share here notes police departments and schools have employed varying strategies, some relying more on force than others, and “the University of S…

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"A & P," by John Updike

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Read John Updike’s “A & P” “A & P” by Daniel Medina Full Episode Here Read more

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America This Week, May 3, 2024: Gaza, Columbia, and More, in "I&P"

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Episode 113: Tur(i)n It Up 47:45

6M ago47:45

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This week the Hold On to Your Racket duo is talking the ATP Finals in Turin. We break down both groups, Red and Green, from Jannik Sinner’s steady rise and Daniil Medvedev’s incognito success this season to Novak's continued historic glory and Rune's fresh appearance. Before we break down the year-ending men’s tournament, however, HOTYR discusses H…

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Episode 112: We Can(Cun) Do It! 44:34

7M ago44:34

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Hold On to Your Racket is back! …And with an exciting WTA Finals preview. Set in Cancun, this exciting event celebrates an entire season of phenomenal women’s tennis. We cover everything from the controversy over the tournament’s stadium construction to breaking down each participant’s 2023 season. Tune in for a glittering in-depth preview! --- Sen…

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Episode 111: I Reckon It's About Time 44:48

1+ y ago44:48

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After yet another hiatus, HOTYR has an episode for you… and jeez was it a good time to make one. So… NAOMI OSAKA IS HAVING A BABY?? Yes, so just by that you should tune in to this episode and hear our thoughts on her bun in the oven, as well as her newfound drive for tennis. In addition to that massive piece of news, we are counting down the days u…

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Episode 110: Fort Totally Worth It 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

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It has been way too long!! Do not worry, the Hotties are back with some WTA Final action and Hot Headline catch-up. We just took an intermission to settle into our very demanding academic lives, but we promise the podcast is not going anywhere. Very eager to get back into the groove, we start by discussing some Halep drama regarding her not being a…

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Episode 109: This One's for Roger 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

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There has only been one headline on everyone’s minds this week. Roger. Federer’s. Retirement. As GenZ’ers, Roger’s career has meant something different to us, but he has had an undeniable cross-generation impact on tennis. In this episode of Hold On to Your Racket, we’re paying homage to not only an absolute legend, but the era of tennis he and Ser…

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Episode 108: Damn, Gravy, USO Vicious 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

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It’s a magical weekend at the US Open as we’ve got two exciting finals upon us. We discuss what to expect with Carlos’ electrifying game, Iga’s continued dominance, Casper’s solid play and admirable humility, and Ons’ impressive consistency on the big stage. With a new era of ATP tennis peaking through and 2022's top two in form WTA players facing …

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Episode 107: Big Apple, Big Dreams 50:24

1+ y ago50:24

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HOTYR’s favorite slam is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited. My dear co-host, Josefina, is away on a well deserved vacation this week so instead I, Shravya, am joined by a HOTYR local, dear friend and loyal Nolefam member Miller. We begin our lively conversation with a rundown of some of the latest headlines, namely Djokovic confirming hi…

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Episode 106: Rockin' With Robin 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

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We are so excited to share this interview with you all. For the first time in HOTYR history, we got to sit down with a real life professional tennis player (yes, they actually exist): Robin Montgomery! What better perspective to hear from than a fellow tennis obsessed GenZ-er? We discuss Robin’s young tennis career, including her impressive 2021 US…

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Episode 105: Having a Ball 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Cincy tennis baby! We start with a little blast from the past; while getting ready to leave for college, Shravya discovered a little elementary school project, a book she wrote in first grade titled “How to Be a Good Tennis Player.” Next time your fave is in their flop era, lend them this book. We then chat about the action in Cincy this week, with…

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Episode 104: O Canada! O Serena! 43:32

2y ago43:32

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Another classic episode of HOTYR with your two favorite teenage mutant ninja turtle hosts, minus the mutant ninja turtle part. This episode has an extra layer of pizzazz because Shravya made a little trip up to Toronto to watch some tennis, so we have some up-close and personal accounts of the tennis in the Maple Leaf Country. We open up with a hea…

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Episode 103: The Blair Flair 1:07:26

2y ago1:07:26

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It’s like we’ve met our idol…because the one and only Blair Henley was our guest this episode! Blair has become one of the most recognizable faces in tennis media, working at some of the top tournaments (including the Grand Slams, tour finals, Masters 1000 events, and much more) to bring the player content we know and love. We chat with Blair about…

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Episode 102: Little Miss Random Clay Swing 51:35

2y ago51:35

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Seriously…we thought we were done with the dirt. Nevertheless, we persisted. This GenZ tennis podcasting duo is back to chat some of the best tennis highlights, both on and off the court, of the past two weeks. Recent action has shown us Musetti magic, Bernarda on fire, Fran’s title debut, Domi’s return to form, and some strong play from Anett, Mat…

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Episode 101: In a Wimby Tizzy 56:01

2y ago56:01

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We’re wrapping up Wimbledon in classy fashion with this episode and an awesome event thrown by Wimbledon, the Hill in NY, featuring live viewing of the finals at an NYC replication of Henman Hill. We dive right into the conversation that needs to be had, the Kyrgios allegations. We discuss victim erasure in the media and different conversations (or…

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Episode 100: Who Will Win-bledon? 52:55

2y ago52:55

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A monumental episode for Hold On to Your Racket! ONE. HUNDRED. EPISODES. We hit this big step in the HOTYR journey with a stellar episode. We discuss mostly Wimbledon, since it is currently happening in case you didn’t know. We start it out with some unfortunate withdrawals due to Covid from Matteo and Marin, then close out Hot Headlines with some …

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Episode 99: Touch Some Grass 49:11

2y ago49:11

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Summer has officially started and the grass is greener than ever; welcome to the grass season! As we soak up the summer sun and embark on two months of tennis coaching (oh boy), we turn from our Red Ball classes to the professional level, discussing the latest on the ATP and WTA tours when it comes to the grass. A celebration of Serena’s return and…

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Episode 98: Expect the Expected 33:21

2y ago33:21

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Roland Garros has ended and we are here to wrap it up. We discuss some notable headlines, ranging from WTA players speaking out about menstruation to protestors walking on to Court Philippe-Chatrier to fabricated locker room beef. We also chat about Rafa’s historic #22 in 2022 and Iga’s continued win streak, while highlighting the impressive runs o…

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Episode 97: Merci, Jo 44:58

2y ago44:58

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Bonjour, mes amis! We are back with a quick turnaround to celebrate the fun and chaos of the French Open! Join us as we discuss the action in the early rounds in Paris (Stef’s routine comeback, OJ and Barbie K’s early exits, Shapo’s rush to get back to rapping, and more), the ATP and WTA’s formal decision about Wimbledon, player responses to the po…

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Episode 96: Point-Drop Mic Drop 1:07:32

2y ago1:07:32

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We’re coming close to a huge HOTYR milestone: 10k plays!! Very exciting and what an episode to close it out… juicy hot headlines and an in-depth Clay Slam preview await. We hit it off with the big topic: the ATP and WTA stripping Wimbledon of ranking points in response to their Russian/Belarussian player ban. We discuss the impact and grounds behin…

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Episode 95: Dramarama Roma 43:57

2y ago43:57

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Buongiorno! HOTYR takes Italia in this episode covering the action at the Italian Open in Rome. We discuss who’s remaining in the field on the ATP and WTA sides of the tournament, including Shapo’s surprising victory (plus a theory we have about what exactly led to his success...) and our favorite cup of OJ’s (Ons Jabeur, if you didn’t get the joke…

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Episode 94: Spain With the 'S'? 49:26

2y ago49:26

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After a bit of rest since our last episode, we are back! Thank you to everyone who tuned into Episode 93 and shared the love; we really appreciate it and are excited to welcome some new listeners to HOTYR! This episodes dives into the ATP And WTA clay season action so far, particularly in Madrid, but we also explore some important off-court discuss…

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Episode 93: Riddled With Morgan 1:22:02

2y ago1:22:02

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Special guest alert: Morgan Riddle! The woman on a mission to make tennis cool again, social media influencer with nearly 50k followers on Instagram and over 230k followers on TikTok, “Tennis Tour 101” TikTok creator, and girlfriend of Taylor Fritz (ATP #13, highest ranked American male player) joins us on this very special episode of HOTYR. We dis…

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Episode 92: Coach Poach 34:19

2y ago34:19

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It’s clay season, baby! We discuss the biggest ongoing and upcoming clay tournaments of recent, Charleston and Monte-Carlo, predicting our clay standouts (and dropouts…) of the season. We also talk the PMou coach poach, Serena’s comeback at Wimbledon, Matteo’s unfortunate injury, and Ons’ impressive return to form. We’re one with the clay today! Ju…

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Episode 91: Hard Rock or Chris Rock? 39:36

2y ago39:36

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Chris Rock, Hard Rock, drama, oh my! From the Oscars fiasco and its unfortunate tainting of the King Richard movie to the finals in Miami, we’ve got you covered on the latest news on and off the court. Domi’s (brief) return and continued bad luck, an exciting new WTA partnership, and news around the ATP’s investigation into Alexander Zverev are als…

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Episode 90: This One's for Ash 58:00

2y ago58:00

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Well! You already know what this episode is about. The Barty Party has now come to an end (that was hard to type). We unpack Ash’s retirement and her wonderful video farewell, discussing all things balance, passion, and breaking down the barriers of what it means to be a “successful” professional athlete. We don’t hesitate to lay all the (sometimes…

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Episode 89: This Desert Isn't Dry 55:23

2y ago55:23

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On this episode of HOTYR, we speak not only from expertise but also experience, because we had our very own Shravya at Indian Wells for the week!! Before we get to tennis though, we get into our Women’s Month shout-out: Oracene Price, the severely underhyped superwoman in the lives of icons Venus and Serena Williams. We also discuss Nick Kyrgios an…

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Episode 88: Our Desert Oasis 53:15

2y ago53:15

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Welcome to the desert, hotys! As we approach one of our favorite parts of the tennis season, the Sunshine Double, the two of us are quite excited to chat about the latest Hot Headlines and action underway at Indian Wells. We discuss the stacked WTA and sans-Djokovic (but with Rafa and Daniil!) draws and our predictions for players like Swiatek, Raf…

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Episode 87: Slava Ukraini 53:46

2y ago53:46

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Welcome back, hotties. This episode comes at a difficult moment in the current state of geopolitics and the news, so we want to dedicate much of our discussion towards the calls for peace and brave activism from both Ukrainian and Russian voices in the tennis world. Sport is, after all, a microcosm of the world’s social causes. We discuss the Yastr…

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Episode 86: Tiresome Two-Fifties 52:02

2y ago52:02

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In this episode we discussed plenty of news, and PLENTY of tennis. These past few weeks have practically been nothing but 250s. ATP 250s, that is. Before we dive into Tennis Talk, we address the trending issue of a lack of WTA tournaments compared to ATP. Even before that, however, we reluctantly discuss yet another one of Djocovid’s latest ignoran…

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Episode 85: This One's for Delpo 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

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Oh boy. So many emotions in this episode. The two of us sit down for the first time since the hectic Australian Open and dive right into the latest in the tennis world, beginning with Juan Martin del Potro’s, the Gentle Giant, retirement. Even as GenZers, we have such fond memories of his time on the tour and reflect on his final match and illustri…

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Episode 84: Truly a Happy Slam 1:00:21

2+ y ago1:00:21

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Happy Slam by name, Happy Slam in truth – what a magical Australian Open! We sit down several timezones away from Melbourne to discuss the magic of Rafa’s win, the everlasting Barty Party, and celebrate Dylan Alcott’s trailblazing career. We discuss GOAT debates and Rafa’s undying competitive fire, love for the game, and heartwarming show of emotio…

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Episode 83: Breaking Hearts and Necklaces 1:00:58

2+ y ago1:00:58

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It’s the second week of tennis Down Under and we’re loving the vibes! All our vaxxed besties are firing it up on the court, and we’re here to provide you the latest on the Round of 16 results and quarterfinal action to come. We talk Barbie K’s necklace drama, Fritz tearing up after defeating his dad(dy), Shapo’s success in taking out the trash, Cre…

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Episode 82: Don't Kanga-Ruin This For Us 1:08:30

2+ y ago1:08:30

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As you may have noticed, considering the recent news we are quite reluctantly bringing up the Djokovic Drama once again. Nonetheless, we provide the necessary updates as well as some good news concerning an upcoming tennis docuseries on Netflix! After these Hot Headlines, we finally get to discuss our favorite part…TENNIS. There has been so much te…

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Episode 81: Novaxx = No Entry 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

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There is one thing on everyone’s minds right now, and that’s Novak Djokovic’s trouble in Australia. It’s quite a confusing story, considering all the different organizations and people that have gotten involved…including the Serbian President. We do our best to break it all down and give you all the sides of the story, as there are quite a few peop…

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Episode 80: Flink, and It's Over 1:13:13

2+ y ago1:13:13

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What an absolutely phenomenal episode we have lined up for you. For our ATP 2021 season recap, we have special guest, International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted journalist, Steve Flink. First we discuss Steve’s career and his outlook on an upcoming, young generation of tennis fans (aka us!). Then we take a deep dive into the hottest headlines of th…

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Episode 79: Rolling in the Deep 48:43

2+ y ago48:43

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We’re rolling in the deep in this episode because boy was there some ~depth~ on the WTA Tour this season. We revisit some of the most notable champions, breakouts, and moments from the 2021 WTA season, including the Barty Party blast, Sakkattack/Badawesome/Mugurific/Anett-tastic/Krej-scintillating performances, and Gen Z representation. We also dis…

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Episode 78: #WhereIsPengShuai 44:49

2+ y ago44:49

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The focus of this episode first and foremost is to discuss the story of Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star who came out with allegations of sexual assault against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli last week and is now missing. This story has garnered attention beyond just the tennis world, with the WTA, fellow tennis players, politicians, and the me…

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