We keep the love going this episode as we are joined by special guest Ball Boy, Tom Vellner, author of Thirty Love. This gay tennis romance novel comes out March 10th everywhere. We talk about the slow burn of a romance novel, the logistics of falling in love on tour, and the euphoria of queer stories where things work out in the end. We also put Tom to work and talk the latest Lobsbians from Hillary Duff’s new tennis music to Vacherot’s can’t miss post match interviews. And we cover the tantrums and hot runs that had us hot and bothered around the tour.

On today’s show Paul is joined by Charles Conoly from the Tennis Channel and we have caught the love bug just in time for Valentine’s day. Charles shares stories from Paul’s literal dream job at the Tennis Channel and we talk about our favorite players, tennis couples and wags. Plus we cover the latest from around the tour, including a Middle East sweep from the Czech girls. Don’t miss our game where we find out what tournaments Charles would date and which ones have him swiping left. And of course we have new Lobsbians, from Pam Shrivers return to the Tennis Channel to Jack Draper's cold plunge.

Paul is joined by Matthew Coleman to cover the Australian Open from top to bottom. From Carlos Alcaraz’s record breaking run to Rybakina’s beguiling domination we’re giving our take on the first slam of the year.

And something just felt a little off this year - whether it was great match ups that resulted in terrible match play, or the entire Italian team seeming to have tummy issues. We have a new BaeTP including the debut of Stan the Man plus in a shocking twist of Cross Court - Paul is taken to trial for skirting the ESPN overlords. He’s either punished or rewarded with a slice of warm apple pie and melted cheese. You be the judge!