Episodes

  • 114: Vacherot Joins The Pod, Celebrating with Federer & Scariest Big 3 Member | EP 114

    114: Vacherot Joins The Pod, Celebrating with Federer & Scariest Big 3 Member | EP 114
    Oct 17 2025
    Hold onto your racquets, Valentin Vacherot joins the pod to break down his Shanghai fairytale run, and yes, it’s almost too good to be true. From ranked 204th to winning the Shanghai Masters and cracking the top 40, he takes us through the chaos, nearly missing qualifying, beating Novak Djokovic, and somehow facing his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in the final.

    He also dives into his Texas A&M college tennis days and the surreal moment of celebrating with Roger Federer. Vacherot shares the wild homecoming in Monaco and the anxiety of actually collecting the prize money after the big win.

    Meanwhile, the boys reminisce about their own ridiculous tennis experiences, from getting overawed by the Big 3 to Stockholm stories, and even building their perfect Six King Slams draw.

    00:00 Intro
    00:30 Tennis Tournaments and City Names
    01:28 Jack Sock's "SockHolm" Memories
    06:13 Building the Perfect Six King Slam
    09:30 First Encounters with Tennis Legends
    19:42 Special Guest: Valentin Vacherot
    23:10 The Journey to Shanghai
    23:26 Qualifying Challenges and Strategies
    25:40 Facing Your Own Cousin in the Final
    27:17 Family and Emotional Moments
    29:30 The Road to Victory
    33:07 Meeting Roger Federer
    41:31 Future Plans and Reflections
    52:13 Goodbye!
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    53 mins
  • 113: Shanghai Fairytale, Pickleball Fail & Six Kings Showdown | EP 113

    113: Shanghai Fairytale, Pickleball Fail & Six Kings Showdown | EP 113
    Oct 13 2025
    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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    28 mins
  • 112: Shanghai Stories, Exhibitions Behind-the-Scenes & ATP Tinder Part 2 | EP 112

    112: Shanghai Stories, Exhibitions Behind-the-Scenes & ATP Tinder Part 2 | EP 112
    Oct 10 2025
    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.
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    32 mins
  • 111: Shanghai, Court Speed Controversy, and Hall of Fame Fed | EP 111

    111: Shanghai, Court Speed Controversy, and Hall of Fame Fed | EP 111
    Oct 6 2025
    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.
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    39 mins
  • 110: Alex Michelsen Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Debut & Playing Alcaraz | EP 110

    110: Alex Michelsen Joins the Pod, Laver Cup Debut & Playing Alcaraz | EP 110
    Oct 3 2025
    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.
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    58 mins
  • 109: Alcaraz vs Fritz, Fognini's Dance Moves & Asian Swing Update | EP 109

    109: Alcaraz vs Fritz, Fognini's Dance Moves & Asian Swing Update | EP 109
    Sep 29 2025
    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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    36 mins
  • 108: The Asian Swing, Fan Questions & Buy or Sell? | EP 108

    108: The Asian Swing, Fan Questions & Buy or Sell? | EP 108
    Sep 26 2025
    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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    38 mins
  • 107: Laver Cup Recap, Italy sweeps USA & Agassi’s Captain Debut | EP 107

    107: Laver Cup Recap, Italy sweeps USA & Agassi’s Captain Debut | EP 107
    Sep 22 2025
    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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    38 mins