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Brett Connors has been around Tennis and Gambling since he was 2 weeks old. Follow along as he talks both all season long.

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    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 181 EPISODES

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    The Advantage Connors podcast is a fantastic listen for fans of tennis and sports in general. Jimmy Connors, a tennis legend, engages in conversations with other great sports figures from different eras. It's not just about Connors talking about himself, but also about the people who shaped the modern sports world. The interviews are insightful and offer great stories that are presented by Connors and others who have lived through them.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the banter between Jimmy and Brett, his co-host. It's entertaining and informative, keeping listeners up to date on tennis while also providing interesting discussions on various topics related to sports. The guests on the show are a diverse mix of tennis and non-tennis personalities, making each episode unique and engaging.

    A downside to the podcast is that some listeners may prefer more focus on Jimmy's personal experiences rather than hearing from other guests. While the conversations with these guests are valuable, some fans may be looking for deeper insights into Connors' own career and life.

    In conclusion, The Advantage Connors podcast is a must-listen for fans of tennis and sports alike. The dynamic between Jimmy and Brett is enjoyable, their passion for the game shines through, and the range of guests adds depth to each episode. Whether you're a tennis nerd or just a casual listener, this podcast offers interesting content that will keep you entertained and informed.



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    Latest episodes from Advantage Connors

    Djoker wins #100

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 26:17


    Jimmy and Brett discuss Novak Djokovic winning his 100th title in his amazing career. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Spencer Segura returns to recap the biggest stories from the first half of the tennis season, & look ahead to Roland Garros

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 93:15


    Friend of the podcast Spencer Segura is back to check in on the tennis world with Jimmy and Brett. They discuss the latest results from Rome and preview Sinner vs Alcaraz final. They take a look back at the first half of the season plus check out the latest odds to win Roland Garros next month. Then they answer some of your questions, all on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast! shopify.com/connors for your $1 per month trial period  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz hurt, Zverev wins Munich, Rune victorious in Barcelona, Ostapenko cruises in Stuttgart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 51:44


    Jimmy and Brett check in on the latest Masters 1000 in Madrid with Carlos Alcaraz having to pull out with an injury. Sasha Zverev bounced back after a not so great couple months with a big win in Munich beating American Ben Shelton in the finals. Holger Rune showed what he's capable of by winning Barcelona and beating fellow young gun Alcaraz in the finals in straight sets. Brett's favorite, Jelena Ostapenko cruised through the draw in Stuttgart beating the world #1 & #2 along the way. The former Roland Garros champ was an underdog in all 5 of her matches and drove off in a brand new Porsche with the trophy. The winner of Jimmy's past champions seats for Wimbledon 2025 is revealed on the latest episode of Advantage Connors! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz wins Monte Carlo, de Minaur hot on the clay, Pegula on fire, McIlroy gets his Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 45:50


    Jimmy's back to discuss Carlos Alcaraz winning Monte Carlo for the first time. Alex de Minaur not normally known for his clay court results has been playing some amazing tennis so far this season. Making the SF's in Monte Carlo and now already in the QF's of Barcelona with a big match up against Carlos. Jessica Pegula has been on fire this year already winning 2 titles and making the finals of Miami. She is now the top ranked American woman at #3 in the live rankings. Rory McIlroy finally wins his long sought after Masters title giving him the career grand slam, becoming just the 6th man to do so. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and enter to win 2 center court tickets to Wimbledon 2025 by following us on X and Instagram, then leave us a 5 star review. You can send your screenshot of the review and name on socials to AdvantageConnors@gmail.com to be entered in the drawing. Good luck! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Monte Carlo QF update, Tsitsipas looks good, Alcaraz gets first wins, Djoker loses to Tabilo again, Masters under way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 28:57


    With Jimmy out of town, Brett guides us through the Monte Carlo draws as we look forward to the QF's tomorrow. Tsitsipas looking for his 4th title in Monte Carlo, what is it that makes him play so well there every year? Carlos Alcaraz wins his first matches at the event and looks great heading into his match up with the French man Arthur Fils. Fils the only player to make QF's at all 3 masters 1000's this season. Djoker loses again to Alejandro Tabilo, which makes us ask what is the 24 time major winners motivation at this point in his career? The Masters are under way in Augusta, Georgia, Brett is picking Advantage Connors favorite Ludvig Aberg to come through and win his first major. But Scottie Scheffler is the returning champ and tied with him on the leader board going into Friday. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and enter to win 2 center court tickets to Wimbledon 2025 by following us on X and Instagram, then leave us a 5 star review. You can send your screenshot of the review and name on socials to AdvantageConnors@gmail.com to be entered in the drawing. Good luck! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mensik beats Djoker to win Miami, Sabalenka continues dominating, Safin to coach Rublev, Min Woo Lee gets 1st PGA win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 51:36


    Jimmy and Brett recap an exciting Masters 1000 in Miami with 19 year old Jakub Mensik getting his first title against his idol Novak Djokovic. Aryna Sabalenka continues to prove she's the best player in the world on the women's side with a dominating performance on the hard courts of South Beach. 2 time major winner Marat Safin is coming back to tennis to coach fellow Russian Andrey Rublev. Min Woo Lee picks up his first PGA tour victory edging out world #1 Scottie Scheffler by one shot. Legendary boxer and grill salesman George Foreman passed away last week. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and enter to win 2 center court tickets to Wimbledon 2025 by following us on X and Instagram, then leave us a 5 star review. You can send your screenshot of the review and name on socials to AdvantageConnors@gmail.com to be entered in the drawing. Good luck! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Indian Wells update, Alcaraz goes for 3 in a row, Good week for Medvedev & Rune

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 58:12


    Jimmy and Brett check in on Indian Wells as they head into the final weekend. Can Carlos win 3 in a row? What's motivating Novak Djokovic to continue playing considering he holds most of the sports records? Who will come out on the ladies side? Medvedev and Rune make deep runs helping to help turn their season around. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and enter to win 2 center court tickets to Wimbledon 2025 by following us on X and Instagram, then leave us a 5 star review. You can send your screenshot of the review and name on socials to AdvantageConnors@gmail.com to be entered in the drawing. Good luck! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sinner suspended, Fonseca breaks through, Anisimova wins Doha, Åberg rallies to win Genesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 58:21


    Jannik Sinner received a 90 day suspension from WADA for his ongoing doping situation from 2024. The world #1 is eligible to come back in time for his home Masters 1000 in Rome and won't miss a major. The young Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca broke though last week winning his first tournament on the ATP in Buenos Aires. This is just the beginning of what could be a long successful career on tour. 23 year old American Amanda Anisimova won Doha last week in convincing fashion, beating Jelena Ostapenko in the final. She will make her top 20 debut this week and seems to be playing some of the best tennis of her young career. Podcast favorite Ludvig Aberg come from 2 shots back on Sunday to win the Genesis Open which was played at Torrey Pines because of the recent fires in Southern California. After going winless on tour in 2024 this seems to be a preview of more wins to come in 2025 for the young Swede. All this plus much more on an all new Advantage Connors podcast! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and enter to win 2 center court tickets to Wimbledon 2025 by following us on X and Instagram, then leave us a 5 star review. You can send your screenshot of the review and name on socials to AdvantageConnors@gmail.com to be entered in the drawing. Good luck! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz wins indoors in Rotterdam, Shapovalov dominates Dallas, new mom Bencic wins, Eagles crush Chiefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 66:01


    Carlos Alcaraz takes home the Rotterdam trophy capturing his first indoor title and 17th overall defeating Alex di Minaur in 3 sets. Denis Shapovalov beats 3 top ten players on his way to capturing the biggest title of his career indoors in Dallas. New mother Belinda Bencic is back only 10 months after having her daughter Bella winning Abu Dhabi beating American Ashlyn Krueger in 3 sets. Eagles crush the Chiefs in the super bowl, getting revenge from 2 seasons ago. Brett and Jimmy get us caught up on the golf from the last two week in Pebble Beach and Waste Management. Luka Doncic is a Laker after a blockbuster deal sent Anthony Davis to the Mavs in return for the 25 year old all star. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great week! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sinner dominates down under, Keys breaks through, Zverev comes up short, AO recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 69:01


    Jimmy and Brett are back to recap an exciting two weeks down under at the 2025 Australian Open. Sinner continues to dominate the mens tour picking up his 3rd major in the last 12 months and backing up his AO victory in 2024. The Italian didn't drop a set from the QF's on and didn't face a break pt in the final against Zverev. American Madison Keys breaks through to win her first major, defeating the best players on tour to do so. Sasha Zverev has been playing some of the best tennis of his career the past year or so, and made another deep run in a major losing in straight sets to Sinner in the finals. What can the German do to improve and maybe someday win that elusive major that has eluded him so far in his career? Ben Shelton played some great tennis getting to the SF's in Melbourne, what can he do to get a little more consistent week in and week out this season? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great week! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Aussie Open update, Collins talks smack, Draper survives, Medvedev upset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 40:50


    We check in on the Australian Open on the latest episode of the Advantage Connors Podcast. Medvedev, Rublev, and Tsitsipas all went out in the first week of the AO. With the emergence of so many good young players are the opportunities in slams running out? Jack Draper went 5 sets in his first 3 rounds down under, will he have anything left for his match with Carlos Alcaraz? What experience can he take from gutting out so many long grueling matches? Friend of the pod Danielle Collins stirred up the Aussie crowds with her 2nd round win over local favorite Destanee Aiava. Sponsor: Shopify-$1 per month trial at Shopify.com/connors Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great holiday season! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Osaka back in a final, Gauff beats Swiatek again, Aussie Open preview, Matsuyama goes low

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 56:46


    Kicking off season 6 with a bang as we head down under to preview the 2025 Australian Open. We look at the odds for the favorites to win on both the men's and women's side. Naomi Osaka was forced to retire up a set in the finals of Auckland on Sunday, but Jimmy is optimistic about her comeback to the game. Can she return to her major winning ways in 2025? Coco Gauff defeated Iga Swiatek and helped propel team USA to a win at the United Cup last week. That's 2 wins in a row for Gauff against Swiatek who had dominated their head to head up to that point, what has Coco figured out? Alexander Bublik made some comments this week about the "circus" surrounding Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal's retirements. Hideki Matsuyama broke the PGA record for lowest score ever in an event by posting -35 to win The Sentry in Kapalua over the weekend. Could this mean a 2nd green jacket could be in order later this year at the Masters for the Japanese player? Plus we answer some of your questions as we kickoff season 6 of the Advantage Connors podcast! Sponsor: The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code CONNORS15 at theperfectjean.nyc Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great holiday season! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Spencer Segura conversation Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 67:02


    Back with part 2 of our conversation with Spencer Segura talking some old school tennis and what's ahead for 2025. This is the last episode of 2024 for Advantage Connors but we will be back next month to kick off season 6. Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Years! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great holiday season! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @SeguraSpencer Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Year in review & old school tennis talk w Spencer Segura, Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 70:26


    Our friend and frequent guest Spencer Segura joins Advantage Connors for the year end episode of the show. Spencer and Jimmy talk about some old school stories from their days at UCLA and what it was like having a parent as a tennis coach. Then some of the big stories from the 2024 season and an early look at the Australian Open betting odds to win. The guys had so much fun chatting that it will be broken up into two episodes with part two dropping on December 30th. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great holiday season! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @SeguraSpencer Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scheffler wins again, & listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 45:44


    We check in on Jimmy's foot, Scheffler wins again and answer some listener questions on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Golf cart flippage, Murray to coach Djokovic, Del Potro event, listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 61:38


    Jimmy and Brett are back after a break to talk the Thanksgiving holiday with the family. There was a golf cart incident at the club Insurance salesman gunned down on the streets on New York Del Potro says goodbye at his event in Argentina with the help of friend Novak Djokovic Andy Murray to coach Djokovic in 2025 Should players get paid to play the Ryder Cup/Davis Cup? Listener questions get answered on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: betterhelp.com/connors to get 10% off your first month Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mike Tyson throwback interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 74:58


    With Iron Mike Tyson set to fight Youtuber Jake Paul this week we decided to throw it back to our conversation with the former heavyweight champ back in 2020. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Zverev wins Paris, Alcaraz didn't like the fast court, Dodgers win World Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 44:30


    Alexander Zverev took home his second Masters 1000 title of the year in Paris last week and moved into the #2 ATP ranking as a result. Carlos Alcaraz didn't like the fast court speed in Paris, Jimmy talks about how playing on faster courts makes you have to change your tactics. Dodgers win the World Series beating the New York Yankees in 5 games and bring the trophy back to LA. Sponsor: betterhelp.com/connors to get 10% off your first month Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thiem retires, Off court coaching extended & listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 46:32


    Dominic Thiem played his last ATP level match this week in Vienna, Brett and Jimmy discuss his impact on the game the past ten years. Off court coaching is here to stay, much to the dismay of Jimmy who believes tennis is a one on one sport where the players should figure it out for themselves out there. Plus they answer your listener questions on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast! Sponsor: betterhelp.com/connors to get 10% off your first month Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nadal to retire, Sinner wins Shanghai & RIP Pete Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 46:10


    Jimmy and Brett are back after a few weeks off to check in on the tennis world. Rafael Nadal announced that he will be retiring after he competes in the Davis Cup competition in November. Jannik Sinner won the Shanghai Masters 1000 last week giving him 7 titles on the year including the two hard court majors. He still has the WADA investigation hovering over all that he has accomplished this season. Then they answer some listener questions and pay tribute to friend of the pod and MLB legend Pete Rose who passed away last month. Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gary Player conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 78:47


    We are throwing it back to one of our classic episodes with golf legend Gary Player who joined us back in 2020. Enjoy! Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sinner & Sabby dominate US Open, Billionaire Daughters, Americans show up, US Open recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 63:24


    Jimmy and Brett recap an exciting couple of week in Flushing Meadows with Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka taking home the titles. Americans showed up on both the men's and women's side with Pegula, Navarro, Tiafoe and Fritz making it to the SF's. Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro caused a discussion online about how being daughters of billionaire's makes for an unfair advantage in the game of tennis. Jimmy disagrees. Is the tennis season too long? We answer this plus more on our US Open recap edition of the Advantage Connors podcast Sponsor: Truenutrition.com with promo code CONNORS for 15% off your entire order Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Djokovic & Alcaraz upset, Sinner blocks out noise, American man's time?, US Open update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 46:14


    Brett checks in from his Queens hotel room to talk all things US Open with Jimmy who's back in Santa Barbara golfing. Alcaraz and Djokovic are both upset within 24 hours of each other opening up the draw for a new US Open champion on the men's side. Jannik Sinner has had to deal with the talk surrounding his recent doping case, can he block out the talk and win a second major this year? Daniil Medvedev is the only remaining player with a US Open to his name, can he bring home major #2 next week? It's been 21 years since an American man won in Flushing Meadows, with 4 remaining in the draw can this be the year? Can Scottie Scheffler bring home the Tour Championships this weekend at East Lake in Atlanta? Sponsor:  takethesis.com and use code CONNORS to save $60 on your first subscription order when you sign up for Thesis Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Danielle Collins conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 72:04


    Advantage Connors welcomes one of the hottest players on the WTA tour to the pod, Danielle Collins. The Miami and Charleston Open champ sits down for an open and honest conversation about her life and career. We discuss her decision to make 2024 her last season on tour, and ask her what she likes to do off court in her free time. The world #11 talks about her goals for the rest of the year, and how she feels about those social media keyboard warriors who always have so much to say. We get into a lot of great topics with Danielle and can't wait for everyone to check it out. Sponsor: Truenutrition.com with promo code CONNORS for 15% off your entire order Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pete Rose Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 103:14


    When we started this podcast we made a short list of people they wanted to try and have as guests on the show. At the top of that list was this weeks guest, the hit king himself Pete Rose joins Advantage Connors! Compared to each other throughout their respective careers, Jimmy and Pete connect on many levels and actually have a lot in common. Both had a parent who helped teach them the game, both had that never quit mentality, and both were second to none when it came to discipline and work ethic. Oh yeah, and both guys liked the action of placing a bet once in a while! Sponsor: Shopify: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on- Twitter- @AdvConnors  @JimmyConnors  @Brett_Connors IG- @AdvantageConnors  @Bretterz @Finefocus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Djokovic & Scheffler bring home the gold, Olympics, & RIP Chi Chi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 37:38


    Brett's back from working the Olympics and recaps Novak Djokovic finally winning the gold medal in an epic battle with Carlos Alcaraz. Scottie Scheffler does it again coming from behind on Sunday shooting 9 under pa to capture the gold for the USA. Jimmy talks all the fun sports that normally don't get a lot of attention, being highlighted during the Paris Olympic games. Jimmy and Brett pay tribute to legendary golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez who passed away at 88 this week at his home in Florida. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Olympic tennis preview, Schauffele wins The Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 45:31


    Brett checks in from his Stamford Connecticut hotel room where he is for the next couple weeks producing Olympic tennis for NBC. He and Jimmy preview the upcoming games and look at the futures odds to win on both the mens and women's side. Iga vs the field, Murray and Nadal's last go round, can Djoker win his elusive gold medal, will Alcaraz stay hot, can Coco beat Iga? On last week's show Jimmy picked Xander Schauffele as one of his picks going into The Open at Royal Troon. After a final round 65, Schauffele won as a 15-1 bet going into the event, and picked up his second major in as many months. Can Xander keep his good play going and repeat his gold medal performance? All this plus more on a new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz & Krejcikova win Wimbledon, MacIntyre triumphs at home, British Open preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 45:56


    Jimmy and Brett are back after spending the week together playing golf and tennis in Santa Barbara. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in 3 sets to repeat as Wimbledon champion and capture his 4th major overall. Barbora Krejcikova surprised many as a 100-1 underdog defeating Jasmin Paolini in 3 sets to win her second major. Robert MacIntyre sank a 22 foot put on the last hole to defeat Adam Scott by one shot, and is the first Scot to win his national tournament in 25 years. Sergio Garcia won his first LIV event on the second hole of a playoff over Anirban Lahiri who missed a 2 foot putt earlier that would have won him the event. Jimmy and Brett preview the betting odds to win the British Open next week at Royal Troon. Bill Paxton might have the most successful film career of all time. Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wimbledon preview & Sam Bayne Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 89:18


    Jimmy and Brett preview this years Wimbledon championships and take a look at the odds going into the fortnight at SW 19. Jimmy answers some of your Wimby questions, including if the grass court season should be longer. Then longtime friend of Advantage Connors, Sam Bayne joins the show to discuss his friendship with Jimmy which started back in the early 90's and Team Tennis. Sam was Jeanie Buss's right hand man for 6 years working alongside the current Lakers President early in their career's at the Forum. Sam eventually found his way into the real estate world and now lives in Atlanta with his family and works at his company "Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Reality" Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @SamBayne1 Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DeChambeau wins 2nd US Open, McIlroy lets it slip away, De Minaur up to #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 56:49


    Jimmy and Brett break down a thrilling weekend of golf at Pinehurst #2 as Bryson DeChambeau took home his 2nd US Open trophy. Rory McIlroy put himself in position to win his first major in ten years, but bogeys on 3 of his last 4 holes spelled doom for the 2011 US Open champ. Alex de Minaur beat Sebastian Korda to win in 's-Hertogenbosch which jumps him to a career high #7 ATP ranking. Jack Draper beat 3 Americans along the way to winning the title in Stuttgart, coming back from a set down against Matteo Berrettini in the final. Plus we answer some of your questions on a special Fathers Day edition of Advantage Connors. Sponsor: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz & Swiatek triumph in Paris, Roland Garros recap, Scheffler wins Memorial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 46:05


    Brett and Jimmy recap week 2 in Paris as Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek take home the trophies at Roland Garros. Zverev and Sinner both were up 2 sets to 1 against Alcaraz but couldn't close the door on the young Spanish phenom. Novak Djokovic had to pull out of RG and had knee surgery to repair the injury he sustained during the event. Will he be back in time for the Olympics in July? Scottie Scheffler keeps on dominating the PGA tour, this week winning The Memorial at Muirfield Country Club. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz & Swiatek triumph in Paris, Roland Garros recap, Scheffler wins Memorial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 46:05


    Brett and Jimmy recap week 2 in Paris as Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek take home the trophies at Roland Garros. Zverev and Sinner both were up 2 sets to 1 against Alcaraz but couldn't close the door on the young Spanish phenom. Novak Djokovic had to pull out of RG and had knee surgery to repair the injury he sustained during the event. Will he be back in time for the Olympics in July? Scottie Scheffler keeps on dominating the PGA tour, this week winning The Memorial at Muirfield Country Club. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roland Garros update, Iga survives & Parisian prohibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 55:05


    Jimmy checks in from Florida where he and Brett break down the first week of Roland Garros. Iga Swiatek survived a classic match with former world #1 Naomi Osaka, having to battle back in the third set and save a match point. Andrey Rublev had a tough loss to up and coming Italian Matteo Arnaldi where he had a meltdown on court. Are his fiery blow ups starting to hurt him, or is that just who he is? Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic and Zverev all look good going into week 2, but who will come out on top next Sunday After a few unruly fan encounters, the powers that be at Roland Garros decided to ban alcohol the rest of the event. Should a few bad apples spoil the fun for everyone? All this plus we answer some listener questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Roland Garros preview & Nadal vs Zverev

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 66:28


    Jimmy and Brett recap the week leading up to the French Open with discussion about Peyton Stearns and Maddy Keys big wins. Plus Ruud does double duty on Saturday to pick up the Geneva title, his 3rd. Then the preview Roland Garros with some of the popcorn first rounders, including the blockbuster matchup between 14 time champ Rafael Nadal and Rome champion Sasha Zverev. They also preview some of the futures betting lines on both the mens and women's side. Iga vs the field? Sinner and Alcaraz vs the field? Who do you have taking home the trophies in two weeks? Then Jimmy answers some of your questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Zverev wins Rome, Schauffele breaks through at PGA, Swiatek keeps winning, & listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 64:17


    Jimmy and Brett are back after a week off to get you caught up on all the action on the courts in Rome, then they check in on the PGA championships at Valhalla in Kentucky. Zverev is back with his biggest win in almost 3 years capturing his second Rome title and 6th Masters 1000 title overall. Jumping to #4 in the rankings is he a real contender next week at Roland Garros? What a week for Chile as they had 2 players in the final four in Rome with Tabilo losing in the SF's and Jarry getting to his first Masters 1000 final losing to Zverev. Iga Swiatek is on a roll winning her second consecutive 1000 level title and beating AC favorite Aryna Sabalenka to do it for the second consecutive tourney. Danielle Collins kept up her hot play making it to the SF's in Rome and has solidified herself as a top 5 player on the WTA tour this season. Xander Schauffele breaks through at the PGA championships winning his first major and setting a record at -21 under par. World #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested driving to the golf course for his round Friday in Kentucky. He was still able to finish in the top ten of the event, what a legend. All of this plus we answer some of your questions on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Spencer Segura returns to talk Madrid Open plus more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 100:42


    Friend of the pod and multi time guest Spencer Segura returns to Advantage Connors to discuss the latest from the Madrid Open, and what it was like traveling with Jimmy back in the 70's. They discuss the recent run of injuries to some of the tours top players, and answer some of your questions about the old school days. Spencer is from a tennis family being the son of Jimmy's former coach and mentor Pancho Segura. Spencer played at UCLA and on tour for a short time but then got into law and business as a career. We love having Spencer on for his unique view of the sport and willingness to to give an opinion on anything. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10th Masters, Costa Rica adventures, & lowering expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 47:00


    Brett checks in from off the grid just long enough to record this weeks show. Reporting from the jungles of Costa Rica and a backyard in Santa Barbara, Brett and Jimmy discuss the latest on the proposed 10th masters 1000 and super tour. Then Jimmy tells us about his sweetest wins of his career, and talks about how having no expectations can be a good thing sometimes. Plus answer some more of your questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tsitsipas is back, Scheffler wins 2nd Masters, Nelly Korda dominates, & gambling problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 54:57


    Brett and Jimmy discuss the recent resurgence from Stefanos Tsitsipas who won his 3rd Monte Carlo Masters last week over Casper Ruud. After briefly dropping out of the top 10, Tsitsy is back at #7 in the live rankings. Both players have continued their hot play and are again in the finals of Barcelona this week. Scottie Scheffler continues to be the best player on the PGA capturing his 2nd Masters championship in three years, winning by 4 strokes over Advantage Connors favorite Ludvig Åberg. Nelly Korda might be the best golfer on the planet right now as she shoots for her 5th straight win at the first LPGA major of the year, the Chevron Championships. With gambling becoming more and more accepted in the main stream and even being major sponsors on all the tours there is bound to be athletes who get caught up in the allure of placing a bet. Jimmy and Brett break down a couple stories of athletes getting caught doing just that. Then Jimmy answers some of your questions at the end of the show. Please keep the great topics and questions coming, we love the interaction with our listeners. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Masters Tee's off, Nasty Documentary, Shelton #1 American, Mizuhara for gambling HOF

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 54:25


    Jimmy and Brett discuss the 2024 Masters getting underway after a early weather delay in RD 1. Jimmy talks about being in the upcoming documentary "Nasty" about his lifelong friend Ilie Nastase. Ben Shelton won the Houston clay court event last week and in the process became the highest ranked American, passing Taylor Fritz. Shohei Ohtani is back in the news as it appears he it the victim of major fraud from longtime friend and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who stole over 16 million dollars to pay off his sports gambling debts. Plus we answer some of your questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Factormeals.com/connors50 and use code connors50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sinner & Collins win Miami, Nadal out of Monte Carlo, Masters Preview, Listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 66:15


    Brett and Jimmy recap Jannik Sinner and Danielle Collins raising the trophy's in Miami last weekend. The ATP and WTA tours make the shift to the clay this week, can Collins and Sinner keep up their hot play on the new surface. Rafael Nadal pulled out of next week's Monte Carlo Masters. Will he play Roland Garros and the Olympics this summer? The Masters starts next week, Jimmy and Brett go over the odds to win and give us their picks. The ATP will test out some new rules for doubles in Madrid this year. Will some of the things they are experimenting with help bring more interest to doubles? Plus we answer some of your questions on a new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors: ShopMando.com with code CONNORS for $5 OFF a Mando Starter Pack Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Miami Open, Djokovic & Ivanišević part ways, listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 61:06


    Jimmy and Brett check in on the Miami Open and preview the mens SF's and ladies Finals. Grigor Dimitrov beats Carlos Alcaraz and is playing some of the best tennis of his career to make the SF's. Jimmy talks about how sticking in there and grinding can help players who are in their 30's can extend their career's Zverev seems to be all the way back from his injury almost 2 years ago at Roland Garros. Can he win Miami and get that statement win we have been waiting for? Medvedev vs Sinner is a rematch of the finals in Miami last year. Can Med go back to back in South Beach or will AO champ keep up his hot play? Novak Djokovic and longtime coach Goran Ivanišević decided to end their coaching relationship this week after winning 9 majors together. What type of coach will Djoker be looking for to guide him the latter part of his career? Plus we answer more of your questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alcaraz tops Medvedev to repeat Indian Wells, Ohtani gambling drama & listener questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 53:52


    Jimmy and Brett recap Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek winning Indian Wells last Sunday. Daniil Medvedev is one of the best hard court tennis players in the world, but again he's the runner up in a big tournament losing to Alcaraz in the desert. Aryna Sabalenka had tragedy happen to her this week as her friend and ex-boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov died in Miami. Sabby has decided to play the tournament and Jimmy discusses how playing might be the best thing for her at this time. The face of baseball Shohei Ohtani was embroiled in a betting controversy this week as his long time interpreter was fired by the Dodgers for allegedly stealing millions from Ohtani to pay off sports gambling debts. Plus we answer some of your questions on an all new Advantage Connors podcast! Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Indian Wells update, Tyson vs Paul, & It's Boeing badly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 57:36


    Jimmy and Brett check in on Indian Wells, including Novak Djokovic losing early to young Italian Luca Nardi. Plus young American Emma Navarro is making a name for herself on the WTA tour including her big win over Advantage Connors favorite Aryna Sabalenka. Jimmy is excited about the Mike Tyson vs Logan Paul fight which was announced this week. Mike was the first guest on Advantage Connors way back in 2020! Brett tells us about his recent road trip out to Death Valley. It's been a rough year Boeing aircrafts, with planes doors flying off, bolts not tightened correctly and landing gear failing. Making it difficult to get excited about traveling when you have to factor in the risky nature of their recent track record. Plus we answer some of your questions and more on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Indian Wells, Halep wins appeal, PGA tour a qualifier for LIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 60:48


    This week on the show Jimmy and Brett discuss the recent quote by former pro Paul Azinger referring to the PGA tour as a qualifier for LIV golf. The tennis kicked off this week in the desert of Indian Wells and Jimmy talks about all the changing that have taken place over the years to the tournament. Then Brett takes us through the betting odds going into the first men's masters 1000 of the season. WTA star and 2 time major winner Simona Halep won her doping appeal this week and will rejoin the tour in Miami as a wild card. Plus Jimmy tells us how he balanced his family life with his tennis life on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast Sponsors: Nom Nom - TryNom.com/CONNORS for 50% off your no-risk two week trial Factor - factormeals.com/connors50 and use code connors50 to get 50% off Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rublev gets defaulted, Saudi PIF buys into ATP & life lessons from Pancho

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 50:09


    Jimmy and Brett discuss Andrey Rublev's recent defaulting by the Dubai tournament for yelling at the line judge. Saudi PIF buys into men's tennis this week with an over $100 million dollar investment in the ATP over the next 5 years. Jimmy talks about what his coach and mentor Pancho Segura taught him that not only helped him throughout his tennis career, but also in life. Then they pay tribute to a friend of the podcast's this week as comedian Richard Lewis passed away from a heart attack. All that and more on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Murray keeps grinding, Alcaraz tweaks an ankle & more Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 53:07


    Jimmy and Brett check in on this week's tennis with Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz coming up in the listener mailbag. Then Jimmy tells us the best spots to eat at all the grand slams. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What a time to be alive, more listener mail bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 81:18


    Jimmy and Brett are back with a special Valentines edition of Advantage Connors and are answering more of your questions. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Listener Mailbag Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 64:18


    This week on the pod Jimmy and Brett are answering listener questions. They discuss Holger Rune and Boris Becker ending their partnership, why Jimmy loves ancient aliens so much, plus much more on this episode of Advantage Connors. Nom Nom - TryNom.com/CONNORS for 50% off your no-risk two week trial Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sinner rallies to win Australian Open, Sabalenka goes back 2 back, Medvedev close again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 49:45


    Jimmy and Brett break down the results from the 2024 Australian Open with Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka taking home the titles. Sinner becomes the first Italian man to win a grand slam since 1976 having to rally from two sets down. Sabalenka cruised through the draw not dropping a set on her way to back to back titles down under. Daniil Medvedev played his heart out logging over 24 hours of court time and being two sets up in the finals before finishing runner up for a 5th time at a slam. This and much more on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Factor - http://factormeals.com/connors50 and use code connors50 to get 50% off http://shopify.com/connors  - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Australian Open final weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 61:28


    Jimmy and Brett are back after a week off and ready to talk some Australian Open tennis as we head into the final weekend of the years first major. Can Sinner break through and get to his first grand slam finals, or will Djoker continue his dominance in Melbourne? Then Zverev plays Medvedev for the 19th time but first time at a major. Can Zverev continue his hot play after taking out Carlos Alcaraz, or will Medvedev beat him again? Will AC favorite Aryna Sabalenka go back to back AO championships after winning there in 2023? Or will up and coming young star Qinwen Zheng make a name for herself on the 10 year anniversary of Li Na winning down under? All that plus much more on a new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Australian Open preview, & trash can tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 52:15


    Jimmy and Brett look back at Jimmy's 1974 AO win which included playing doubles with rival and friend Bjorn Borg. Then a look down under at the 2024 AO odds and preview of the upcoming first major of the season. Plus Jimmy talks about playing people right handed to help with his footwork and conditioning. Then how playing someone with a trash can might have saved a friends life. Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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