Episodes

  • Tracy Austin Recaps Wimbledon Triumphs For Alcaraz & Krejčíková, Former NFL Player Dustin Fox On His Love Of Tennis & The Pro Game + Top 10 Pickleball Pro Pablo Tellez
    Jul 18 2024
    It's a loaded episode of Inside-In this week, as two-time US Open champ Tracy Austin returns to the show to recap the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Austin breaks down how Barbora Krejčíková went on the run of a lifetime in London, and the Wimbledon winner along with finalist Jasmine Paolini and several others on the WTA are hitting their stride later in their careers. The TC commentator also analyzes how Carlos Alcaraz was able to defend his crown in London with a straight sets victory over Novak Djokovic, and forcasts what the future will look like for both men. The youngest inductee in the history of the International Tennis Hall of Fame also previews what to expect at this weekend's induction ceremony, and how future member Rafael Nadal has looked in his return to action. Then Dustin Fox, a former NFL player and current radio host for WKRK 92.3 in Cleveland, Ohio, joins the podcast to chat about how tennis is his newest passion in life. Fox fell in the love with the sport six years ago and he simply can't get enough, both playing and watching it on the Tennis Channel airwaves. Listen as Fox explains the aspects of the game he finds the most challenging & rewarding, while also providing a thorough breakdown of his own game. The Ohio State alumni dives into the pro game as well, discussing his favorite players and storylines to watch. And wrapping up this show we have an exclusive interview with Pablo Tellez, one of the top men's pickleball players in the world, and a new brand ambassador for Lotto Sport. Tellez details introduction to tennis in Colombia, and how he found pickleball in the most random of ways. He breaks down the ins and outs of the game, how he manages his emotions on the court, and his experiences in the team setting, as a member of the MLP's Brooklyn Aces. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Lindsay Davenport on Rybakina's Serve, Vekic's Persistence and Djokovic Pushing Back At Wimbledon
    Jul 11 2024
    If Lindsay Davenport is here, you know it's a big deal in the world of tennis. The Hall-of-Famer breaks down all the action at Wimbledon, where Elena Rybakina is serving her way towards another crown in London. Davenport discusses Donna Vekic's breakthrough to the semifinals in her 11th Wimbledon apperance, Jasmine Paolini's dream season continuing on the grass, and Barbora Krejcikova dismantling power players in consecutive matches. The current TC announcer also assesses the men's field, with defending champ Carlos Alcaraz rounding into form yet again. Davenport explains how Daniil Medvedev was able to stun world #1 Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic's perfect road to the semifinals, and how the 24-time major champ has had enough of how he's treated on the court. It's a fun chat with Lindsay Davenport, who also shares her thoughts on that first experience as the captain of the USA Billie Jean King Cup team. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Barstool Hubbs on Tommy Paul's Grass Game, The Alcaraz Show and Emma Navarro's Upset Win Over Coco Gauff as Wimbledon Enters Week 2
    Jul 7 2024
    Barstool Hubbs returns to the podcast to break down all the action at the All England Club, as the Wimbledon Championships enter Week 2 with everything still up for grabs. Hubbs discusses Jannik Sinner's continued brilliance after he dispatched Ben Shelton, and why Carlos Alcaraz might be the best ticket in all of sports. He also breaks down a surging Tommy Paul, Alexander Zverev's grass court prospects, and why Taylor Fritz's handshake was one of the coolest moments of the fortnight. Hubbs also breaks down the women's draw, which was turned upside down after Emma Navarro upset #2 seed Coco Gauff in the fourth round. Is this now Elena Rybakina's tournament to win? Can Danielle Collins continue her dream season to remember? And just how improbable is this run from New Zealand's Lulu Sun? Listen to this episode of Inside-In with Barstool Hubbs for a thorough breakdown of Wimbledon. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Journalist Sam Jacot on Sinner's Fight, Rublev & Ruud Crashing Out & Mpetshi Perricard's Arrival As Wimbledon Continues
    Jul 4 2024
    Tennis journalist Sam Jacot joins the show on-site at Wimbledon, as the crown jewel of tennis continues to rage on in London. Jacot recaps Jannik Sinner's hard-earned victory over Matteo Berrettini, and explains why Carlos Alcaraz remains the best ticket from a fan perspective in the game. The ATP writer also discusses the losses by seeded players Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud, and the emergence of young Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Jacott also dives into the large amount of comebacks from two sets down on the men's side, and assesses Iga Swiatek's comfort level on the grass. The writer caps off the show by listing some of his sleepers on the women's side and the upcoming matches he's looking forward to. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Wimbledon Day 1: Alcaraz & Sinner Advance, Gauff Begins Her Campaign, Sabalenka Withdraws & Tiafoe Rallies With Anastasia Folorunso
    Jul 1 2024
    One of the new fresh faces in tennis media Anastasia Folorunso joins Inside-In to recap Day 1 of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, which saw tons of drama-filled action. Folorunso reacts to Aryna Sabalenka's withdrawal from the tournament, and explains why Coco Gauff could be the one to seize the moment in London. The host of the "Ground Pass" Podcast also breaks down Frances Tiafoe's comeback from two sets down, and dives into what to expect from Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as they begin what appears to be very long Wimbledon campaigns. Folorunso also lists which players could be primed to make deep runs on the grass, and discusses the upcoming matches with the most excitment. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Gambling Writer Zachary Cohen on Titles for Sinner & Pegula, Tommy Paul as the Top American & Wimbledon + MLB Tonight's Adnan Virk Reviews "Federer: Twelve Final Days"
    Jun 27 2024
    Tennis.com Gambling Writer & VSIN contributer Zachary Cohen returns to the podcast to discuss all the storylines on the road to Wimbledon, with American Tommy Paul winning Queen's Club and becoming the top ranked American. Cohen breaks down Jannik Sinner's triumph in Halle, Alcaraz's stumble on the grass, and he recaps Jessica Pegula's return to the winner's circle in Berlin. And Cohen also dishes out who he's looking to back heading into Wimbledon next week. And then MLB Tonight host and veteran sportscaster Adnan Virk joins the show to recap the new documentary, "Federer: Twelve Final Days." An avid fan of the Swiss Maestro, Virk discusses how the film captured Roger Federer's final tournament as a pro player at the 2022 Laver Cup, his relationship with rival & friend Rafael Nadal, and how the film captured Federer on and off of the court. Virk also discusses Federer's impact on the game, and how the next generation of tennis superstars are following in his footsteps and carrying the torch for the sport. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Paul Annacone on Grass Season, Alcaraz's Game and Breakthroughs for De Minaur & Draper + Digital Content Creator Eliza Wastcoat Talks Fashion, Making Media & Creating New Fans
    Jun 20 2024
    One of the top coaches in tennis history returns to the podcast, as Paul Annacone stops by to discuss all the grass court action in Europe. Annacone recaps the title runs last weekend for Alex De Minaur and top British player Jack Draper, and explains why Carlos Alcaraz is phenomenal on this surface. The Tennis Channel commentator also dives into Jannik Sinner's new role as world #1, Ben Shelton and Sebastian Korda's potential to catch fire, and how Taylor Fritz has gotten more comfortable with his "average" game. Annacone also looks ahead to Wimbledon, and explains why Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are on his list as potential champions at the All England Club. And digital creator/tennis influencer Eliza Wastcoat joins the show to discuss her path from being a Wimbledon ball kid to one of the prominent voices covering the sport. The content creator, also known as "Liza West," explains her rise on social media, and how she overcame her fears to find her voice and develop a large following. Wastcoat also dives into the fashion trends on both the men's and women's tours, and shares her experiences getting to interview several players at the Taste of Tennis event. She's one of the rising stars in tennis media, and we're delighted to have Eliza Wastcoat on this episode of Tennis Channel Inside-In. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Alcaraz Conquers Roland Garros, Swiatek Reings Supreme and Djokovic's Future with Greg Rusedski + Pro Adam Walton on Challenger Success and Working His Way To The ATP
    Jun 13 2024
    Roland Garros 2024 is in the books, and former Top 5 pro Greg Rusdeski returns to the show to discuss how Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek took home the trophies in Paris. The broadcaster analyzes how Alcaraz was able to his third major title, his place in the game as a bonafide superstar, and how his rivalry with new world #1 Jannik Sinner continues to heat up. Rusedski also examines how brilliant Iga Swiatek is on the clay, which players can contend with her during the rest of the WTA season, and if the Polish player will break Chris Evert's record of seven Roland Garros titles. And Rusedski explains why he's not counting out Novak Djokovic when he returns from injury, even if it's in this year's Olympic Games. And then Adam Walton joins the podcast for a conversation about his journey from a small town in Australia to becoming one of the Top 100 players in the world. Walton discusses his transition from college at the University of Tennessee to the professional ranks, where he started with no ranking points at all. The young player, who recently won his third Challenger title and qualified for the Wimbledon main draw, explains what areas of his game he's been working on and how he deals with the ups and downs of tennis. It's a fascinating chat with a player who worked relentlessly to become a legit pro, and is poised to keep climbing up the tennis ladder. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins