Episodes

  • The 2024 Roland Garros Preview Show With Mark Knowles & Brett Connors: Headlined By Nadal vs. Zverev In Round 1!

    The 2024 Roland Garros Preview Show With Mark Knowles & Brett Connors: Headlined By Nadal vs. Zverev In Round 1!
    May 25 2024
    The Roland Garros draw is out, and one of the biggest and most historic first round matches has been set in Paris. Mark Knowles and Brett Connors join the show to preview the opening encounter between 14-time champion Rafael Nadal & the #4 player in the world Alexander Zverev. The guys discuss how Nadal can find success on the clay, and just how deep the men's draw is at Roland Garros. They analayze if Novak Djokovic has the goods to repeat his champion, and break down all the exicting opening matchups on the men's side. Knowles and Connors then look at the women's draw, where Iga Swiatek is the overwhelming favorite to win her 4th title. Could Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina go the distance in Paris? Will Danielle Collins keep riding high in her final season? And who are the dangerous players floating in the draw, ready to go on the run of a lifetime? All that and more is covered with Mark Knowles and Brett Connors on 2024 Roland Garros preview show. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Journalist Chris Clarey on Swiatek's Conquest in Rome, Zverev Surging, Nadal's Final Roland Garros and A Look Ahead to Paris

    Journalist Chris Clarey on Swiatek's Conquest in Rome, Zverev Surging, Nadal's Final Roland Garros and A Look Ahead to Paris
    May 23 2024
    Tennis journalist Chris Clarey returns to Inside-In to recap all the action from the Masters 1000 in Rome, and to look ahead towards Roland Garros which is just days away from commencing. Clarey breaks down Iga Swiatek's superiority on clay, and assesses which cotenders, if any, are capabale of defeating the Polish player. The writer also examines Alexander Zverev's Italian Open triumph and the crowded list of male stars that could go all the way in Paris. Clarey also dives into Novak Djokovic's form as he attempts to defend his Roland Garros title, and debates whether Carlos Alcaraz should modify his style of play as he returns to the court. And the prominent member of the tennis media takes a detailed look at whether Rafael Nadal can recapture some of that familiar magic in Paris, and shares his thoughts on Dominic Thiem's final run in France. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Gill Gross On Opportunities in Rome, Djokovic's Motivation and Swiatek's Clay Brilliance + Sports Journalist Erin Coscarelli on Her Journey, Helping Others and Tennis Having A Moment

    Gill Gross On Opportunities in Rome, Djokovic's Motivation and Swiatek's Clay Brilliance + Sports Journalist Erin Coscarelli on Her Journey, Helping Others and Tennis Having A Moment
    May 16 2024
    Broadcaster and podcast host Gill Gross returns to Inside-In to analyze all the action from the Italian Open, which saw Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal exit early. Gross dives into Djokovic's form as he prepares to defend his Roland Garros title, Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul finding success on the clay, and whether Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are legit threats to go all the way in Paris. The host of "Monday Match Analysis examines why Iga Swiatek is so comfortable on the red dirt, Aryna Sabalenka's toughness and if Coco Gauff is ready for another major title run. Gross also reacts to the news that Jannik Sinner might not compete at Roland Garros, and whether Carlos Alcaraz can find his "A game" in the year's second major. And then sports journalist Erin Coscarelli makes her debut on the podcast to discuss working in the industry and carving out a career in media. Coscarelli chats about finding her voice at USC, and why mentoring women in her field is so important to her. The host of Tennis Channel's Digital show "The Break" also explains why tennis is having a real moment in 2024, and why she chose to be open about her own mental health journey. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ted Robinson on Another Classic Swiatek/Sabalenka Match, Rublev's Madrid Magic, & What To Expect At The Italian Open

    Ted Robinson on Another Classic Swiatek/Sabalenka Match, Rublev's Madrid Magic, & What To Expect At The Italian Open
    May 9 2024
    One of the signature voices in the world of tennis returns to the podcast, as Ted Robinson joins the show to recap the dramatic action at the Madrid Open. Robinson breaks down a classic women's final that saw Iga Swiatek narrowly defeat Aryna Sabalenka, and assess Swiatek's position as the alpha atop the WTA. The commentator also discusses Andrey Rublev's improbable Madrid title, Felix Auger Aliassime reaching his first Master's final, and the run of unforunate injuries at the tournament. Robinson also looks ahead to The Italian Open, the final stop on the Road to Roland Garros. He analyzes Novak Djokovic's return to action, Rafael Nadal soaking in these precious moments, and lists a few players that he thinks could make a run in Rome. And Robinson explains why college tennis is now more than ever such a vital pathway to success in the pro game and in life itself. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Steve Weissman on Nadal's Tennis Mortality, Swiatek's Clay Contenders and More From Madrid + WME Vice President Marijn Bal On Becoming A Premier Agent For The Stars

    Steve Weissman on Nadal's Tennis Mortality, Swiatek's Clay Contenders and More From Madrid + WME Vice President Marijn Bal On Becoming A Premier Agent For The Stars
    May 2 2024
    Steve Weissman is one of the premier broadcasters at Tennis Channel, and he returns to the podcast to discuss all the happenings in tennis and his own work life. Weissman discusses the emotional tribute to Rafael Nadal at The Madrid Open, and assesses the Spainard's status as he makes a final push on the clay. The host of TC Live examines Jannik Sinner's injury management, Carlos Alcaraz's upset loss to Andrey Rublev, and whether Daniil Medvedev or Taylor Fritz can seize a huge opportunity in Madrid. And Weissman explains why Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins are worthy contenders to Iga Swiatek as the players ramp up for Roland Garros. And then Marijn Bal, Vice President at WME Sports and one of the top agents in tennis joins the show for a conversation about his journey from Holland to the upper echelon of his profession. Bal explains how he got his professional break at IMG, how he stays committed and organized, and why he enjoys his career more than ever. The agent also discusses the memories of Monica Puig's Olympic Gold Medal, and why Petra Kvitova continues to make him a better person. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Nick Monroe on Casper Ruud's Title, Nadal's Madrid Finale and Working On "Second Serve," + Alize Lim Talks Broadcating, Monte Carlo and Rybakina Coming For Swiatek's Throne

    Nick Monroe on Casper Ruud's Title, Nadal's Madrid Finale and Working On "Second Serve," + Alize Lim Talks Broadcating, Monte Carlo and Rybakina Coming For Swiatek's Throne
    Apr 25 2024
    Tennis Channel Broadcaster Nick Monroe returns to the podcast to discuss the 2024 clay court season, which just saw Casper Ruud win his biggest title ever in Barcelona. Monroe discusses Rafael Nadal's mindset entering Madrid, Jan-Lennard Struff's first career tournament win in Munich, and Taylor Fritz re-claiming the top American spot in the rankings with Ben Shelton & Tommy Paul right on his heels. And Monroe explains why everybody should be watching the "Second Serve" TV show on T2, which he hosts and features a new way to watch tennis. And then Alize Lim joins the show to discuss why she's determined to end her competitve playing career on her own terms, and how she's become a polished broadcaster. Lim converses about the number of moms on the WTA, Iga Swiatek reaching her 100th week at #1, and how Elena Rybakina claimed the Stuttgart title. The Eurosport commentator also recalls what she learned from interviewing Nadal, and the experiences she had visiting some of the most prestigious tennis schools in the world when she hosted "Academy Life." Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Blair Henley on Unlocking Player Personalities, Team USA's BJK Cup Win and Her Sitdown With Agassi + Pamela Maldonaldo on Nadal's Final Push and The Men's Roland Garros Contenders

    Blair Henley on Unlocking Player Personalities, Team USA's BJK Cup Win and Her Sitdown With Agassi + Pamela Maldonaldo on Nadal's Final Push and The Men's Roland Garros Contenders
    Apr 18 2024
    Emcee and on-court interviewer Blair Henley returns to the podcast to discuss her uncanny ability to unlock some of the best personalities in the game, from Danielle Collins to Emma Navarro. Henley recaps her weekend at the USA's Billie Jean King Cup triumph over Belgium, and explains what it was like to host a sitdown with legend Andre Agassi. She also dives into topics such as the short-short movement, Iga Swiatek's dominance on clay, and why a certain movie star is invited to her next broadcast assignment at the Savannah CHALLANGER. And then tennis betting analyst Pamela Maldonado joins to recap Rafael Nadal's return to the game, and what to make of his form after a loss in Barcelona to Alex De Minaur. Maldonado breaks down Nadal from every angle, and assesses the clay court landscape on the ATP after Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed the Monte Carlo title over Casper Ruud in the final. The wagering expert surveys the list of contenders on the men's side for Roland Garros, and analyzes whether Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner or another player can go the distance in Paris. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Leif Shiras & Jan-Michael Gambill on Shelton & Collins Rising, Djokovic's Next Move And The Monte Carlo Masters, An Interview With National League Pickleball Co-Founder/Star Player Beth Bellamy & Tim Stallard on Organizing The Ukraine/Romania BJK Cup Tie

    Leif Shiras & Jan-Michael Gambill on Shelton & Collins Rising, Djokovic's Next Move And The Monte Carlo Masters, An Interview With National League Pickleball Co-Founder/Star Player Beth Bellamy & Tim Stallard on Organizing The Ukraine/Romania BJK Cup Tie
    Apr 11 2024
    It's another dynamic episode of Inside-In, as the tennis calendar officially flips to clay season. Leif Shiras & Jan-Michael Gambill return to the podcast to recap the title runs in Charleston and Houston made by Danielle Collins & Ben Shelton, with the latter set to be the top ranked American man next week. The broadcasters break down all the action at the Masters 1000 event in Monte Carlo, with Novak Djokovic looking to jumpstart his Roland Garros title defense and Jannik Sinner looking better than ever. Shiras & Gambill also dive into the current struggles for Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev's ability to come through in the clutch, and much more from the red dirt. Then Beth Bellamy, former USC singles national champion and current champions division pickleball star joins the podcast to discuss why her latest endeavor just might be her best one yet. Bellamy details her journey from tennis prodigy to WTA mainstay, and how she eventually got hooked on pickleball and became one of the game's best for her age. The co-founder of the National Pickleball League (NPL) discusses what's in store for the upcoming season, which provides elite level senior players with the opportunity to compete as part of a team. And lastly Tim Stallard, Executive Director of the Bush Tennis Center and a man with over three decades of experience as a professional and tournament organizer, joins the show the discuss how he took the reins in setting up this weekend's Billie Jean King Cup tie between Ukraine & Romania. Stallard details his relationship with Elina Svitolina and her foundation, and how they look to grow the game and make it more affordable for the youth. Ukraine & Romania are facing off for a spot in the BJK Cup finals this weekend at the Omni Resort in Amelia Island, Florida, and Stallard explains why you won't want to miss this matchup. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins