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Welcome to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We break down the latest pro tennis news like we're talking about gay culture. It's kinda like a gay brunch where we gossip about the WTA and ATP tours. Join in the fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Latest episodes from The Gay Tennis Podcast

    Grass is still the gayest tennis season, right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 69:10


    Tony presents guest co-host David Kane (@dktnnis) about whether this grass season is the gayest of the year. It is historically, but 2025 has been…weird. Hear them discuss the start of the grass season and why it stands out as particularly gay. Then join them as they discuss the recently-announced cast for the US Traitors season 4, including Monet Xchange, Colton Underwood (why?) and many more. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Respecting Pushers, Celebrating Coco & Defending Aryna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 58:30


    Britney Spears described her album Britney Jean as "a little more personal", and this episode is a little more personal for Tony. But don't worry: This episode is way better than that album. Tony has one of his closest friends (and self-identified pusher), David, on the podcast to talk all sorts of tennis mess. Here's what they get into: Coming out together in college Playing sports as gay kids/adults How David is a successful pusher in tennis and why Tony thinks you *must* respect the pusher game Tony explains why he sees both sides of the Coco vs Aryna Roland Garros drama Plus hear their gayest moments of the weekThis is a fun one you don't want to miss! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Serena's (Clay-Rena's) 2015 Season: 10 Years Later (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 58:41


    Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can't. And we're still not over it.Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena's 2015 tournament by tournament.In this special Clay-Rena Part 2, we talk about Serena's clay court season, including: Serena's Vogue cover story about her friendship with Caroline WozniackiHer iconic battles (and arguments!) with friend Vika AzarenkaHer first loss on tour of the year to Petra Kvitova in MadridAnd of course, her wild ride to her third Roland Garros title, which included five 3-set wins Don't miss this fun breakdown with tons of random stories from this historic season that saw Serena truly become mother. We even get into her 2013 match with Sloane at the Australian Open. You can hear a short bonus episode about that here. Need to catch up on Part 1 about Serena's run to the AO title, her return to Indian Wells and 8th title in Miami? Listen on Spotify or Apple. Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena's 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Backhanded Compliments: A Chat with Author & Tennis Fan Katie Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 41:14


    This is one of our favorite conversations of all time! Hear Tony and author Katie Chandler talk about pro tennis and her new book, Backhanded Compliments. The book is a queer romance story between two women tennis stars (!). Katie describes it as: A steamy sapphic romance with a fantastical twist about two bitter tennis rivals who realize they are reluctant soulmates. It's available now - go get it! You'll enjoy it! We know you'll enjoy this conversation. Follow Katie on Instagram to get more on her amazing work. And get links to buy her book, Backhanded Compliments, here. Or you can buy it on Amazon now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    My Roland Garros Diary & Semi-Finals Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 44:44


    Tony finally updates everyone on his main draw experience, including being on the grounds for Rafa Nadal's retirement ceremony, Osaka vs Badosa, Danielle Collins, and his experience in the box with all-you-can-eat French food. Then he talks about the women's semi-finals and previews the men's semi-finals that are set to play tomorrow. Get his thoughts on Sabalenka vs Swiatek and Gauff vs Boisson. Plus, hear what Agassi said about Musetti that caught Tony's ear. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Roland Garros Round-Up & Pride Month Kick-Off with Myles David

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 71:28


    Roland Garros is heating up! We're joined by our friend and creator of Tuned into Tennis, Myles David (@tunedintotennis), to talk all things Roland Garros! We talk 3rd and 4rd rounds and then look forward to the QFs. Topics include: Pride Month has begun! Sunday's matches at RG, including Iga vs Rybakina, Sabalenka vs Anisimova and more. Amelie Mauresmo dodging questions about fair scheduling TNT's coverage of Roland Garros For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Roland Garros: The Trip, The Qualies & Everything in Between

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 53:53


    Tony packed his bags and took his tragic American self to Paris for Roland Garros! Hear about his trip, qualifying and his overall take on the tournament. Hint: There are hits and misses. Stay tuned to hear more from his experience!Follow along with David's reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Match of Roland Garros Happened in Qualifying: Sara Errani vs Anna-Lena Friedsam Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 27:06


    We traveled across the world and spent a ton of money to come to Roland Garros. And what's the first thing we want to podcast about? A match between Sara Errani and Anna-Lena Friedsam in the second round of qualifying. We don't get it either - but here we are. Listen to hear why this match changed Tony's life, and more importantly, how it made him a Sara Errani stan. We break down: Tony's history with Errani How she won him over The match that will go down as the best match at RG 2025 (no matter what happens from here) Follow along with David's reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Roland Garros Preview, Coaching Changes and Clay Season Recap with David Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 60:30


    We're joined by tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane to talk *everything* clay court season and recent tennis news heading into Roland Garros. We get into it all: The Djokovic/Murray stunt has officially ended. Does anyone care? She needed that: Tony gets a new favorite saying from Diana Shnaider's split with coach Dinara Safina. More Pope talk from Rome: Musetti, Sinner and Fognini all have moments in Rome. Who are the favorites heading into Roland Garros? Follow along with David's reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fairlight: An Electropop Musical About Queer Invisbility in Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 55:07


    This week we're joined by the creators of Fairlight! Hear us talk about Sabine Lisicki, Jack Draper, Wimbledon, and of course, their project Fairlight. Fairlight is truly a multimedia experience of an electro-pop musical performed on a tennis court with video components...and it explores the history of homophobia in tennis through the years. Learn more about it here. Before the interview, Tony talks about his experience getting Roland Garros tickets and a small procedure he had earlier this week. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Met Gala, Madrid & TNT Sports Announces its Team for Roland Garros

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 32:01


    We're back with a quick episode ahead of some very exciting weeks for the podcast and tennis! Hear why in the episode, where we also: -Discuss Tony's first mistake ever :)-What gifts we'd give birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz and birthday girl Aryna Sabalenka -Chat about Met Gala looks from Serena and Venus -Recap the Madrid Open second week -Explain why we can't wait for the TNT Sports coverage of Roland Garros (hint: It has something to do with Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport)For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ball Marks, Pope Musetti & Part 2 of Our Clay Chat with Myles David

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 82:21


    We're back with another episode! This one is so long it has two parts: Part 1: Tony talks about Madrid, Musetti's new kit and players taking pictures of ball marks and posting them online. He also chats about his Catholic upbringing (yikes). Part 2: Our continued conversation from last week with Myles David! We touch on Harriet Dart's smelly-gate, Stuttgart and so much more. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Traveling the Tour and Kicking off the Clay Season with Myles David

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 60:17


    Myles David (@tunedintotennis) is back and joins Tony for a spring tennis catch up! Myles was credentialed for a few tournaments, so we catch up on his experience covering the tour and talk other topics: Monte Carlo: Still a Straight Ally Houston tournament and Jenson Brooksby Lorenzo Musetti's leg shaving habits Myles talking to players at the Miami Open (including Djokovic and Osaka) Our Gayest Moments of the Week So much more! As usual, we went long! To listen to part 2 of our conversation, head over to the Tuned into Tennis feed. In that episode, we talk Stuttgart, Harriet Dart's smellygate and more. Find part 2 here. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War & More Gay Tennis News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 58:01


    We're back with another episode! In part 1, Tony breaks down recent gay tennis news. Get his thoughts on: Alcaraz getting tweeted by the official Grindr twitter accountTony saving a dog like Danielle CollinsKasatkina playing for Australia Coaching news: Daddy Goran is back (!) and so are the Safin(a) siblingsThen in part 2, @jonahtennis joins Tony to talk about the WTA event in Charleston. More specifically they chat about the match Tony dubbed The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War: When Danielle Collins played Jelena Ostapenko. The duo also share their experiences at Charleston and discuss Tony creeping out Sloane Stephens there years ago. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Serena's Historic 2015 Season: 10 Years Later (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 55:40


    Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can't. And we're still not over it. Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena's 2015 tournament by tournament. In Part 1, we talk through Serena's jam packed January - March 2015, which included: Serena's famous espresso request in Hopman CupHer big Australian Open slam win over Sharapova (and the truly iconic “come on” match)Her return to Indian Wells after 14 years of boycotting itWinning the Miami Open for the 8th and final time Serena's return in Indian Wells was a cultural moment. Read Serena's piece on it in Time here, plus an ESPN article about what went on behind the scenes. Venus, who returned a year later, also wrote a piece about IW in The Player's Tribune - it's definitely worth a read. Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena's 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tony Talks Tennis with T. Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 59:55


    Internet trend setter, podcaster and music producer T. Kyle joins Tony to talk pro tennis and pop culture. Listen as they talk: Favorite Serena Williams moments Playing tennis growing upT. Kyle's viral "Piper No" sound clip Tennis video gamesPickleball, WTA rebrand, pop culture queens and much more!Listen to T. Kyle's pop music podcast Legends Only and follow him on Instagram. And for more from us, follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Annoying Tennis News: Iga Rambles, Draper Disappoints and Another Iconic Gay Bar Closes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 39:15


    We're annoyed! Lots of small tennis news stories came out this week - and almost all of them annoyed Tony. Here's what you can expect: A reading of Iga Swiatek's lengthy Instagram post from earlier this week.An old quote from Jack Draper resurfaced on Twitter this week just as Tony was becoming a stan. Barracuda, an iconic NYC gay bar, is closing and we're concerned about the state of gay bars across the country. You'll also hear a few personal stories about bad interviews and the joy the 'No Challenges Remaining' podcast brought Tony over the years. Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Indian Wells & Traitors US Recap + Looking Ahead at the Tennis Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 63:34


    We have a returning doubles partner join us in David Kane, lead editor of Tennis.com. David's here to chat all things Indian Wells, the end of The Traitors US and then look ahead to Miami and beyond this year. Catch up with us as we chat through: The winners of IW and The TraitorsThe biggest surprises of both What we want to see moving forward Much more! Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Indian Wells Really Tennis Paradise? The Pros and Cons of Tennis in the Desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 49:37


    Tony went to Indian Wells for the first time! What did he love? What did he hate? He breaks it all down in our latest episode that explores if Indian Wells is actually tennis paradise as advertised. It definitely isn't perfect. Listen to the episode to hear: The pros: All the highlights, from the practice courts to the merch store (!)The cons: Some surprising negatives that certainly didn't feel like paradise. Palm Springs: Tony explores all Palm Springs has to offer outside of tennis, which is a lot. Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The WTA Rebrands, Short Shorts Brigade Wins Big & More Gay Tennis News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 59:13


    We're back with a new episode and joined by one of our favorite tennis twitter personalities: @slomodelpo. Tony and Stephen have a lot to catch up on, including: WTA Rebranding: What works and what doesn't? The state of the WTA post the Madison Keys' slam winTomas Machac winning a title for the short shorts brigade!Who is the most boyfriend material on the ATP? And why does Tony think it's FAA? Stefanos makes a statementMusetti withdraws, straight guys host a hot ATP player bracket, reality TV round-up and so much more! Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casting Pro Tennis Players in the Traitors (RE-RELEASE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 47:54


    We're obsessed with The Traitors! And since we're traveling this week, enjoy a re-release of one of Tony's all-time favorite episodes: Now pod fave David Kane's first time joining us! David casts his dream pro tennis version of The Traitors, and Tony weighs in with his opinions. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Simona Halep Was Our Favorite Foe + Gay News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 37:10


    Simona Halep is retiring! Hear why she was one of Tony's favorite foes as he breaks down his favorite moments with Simona playing his faves. Simona was also the background artist in two of our all-time favorite tennis memes and part of some of our favorite matches in recent years. Plus, Tony becomes an international correspondent to chat about the viral Queen of Pakistan and online sensation Montoya. Get some quick-hit tennis news from the last week, too! Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Traitors US x Australian Open (ft. David Kane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 56:26


    It's our favorite episode of the year: Our Traitors US x Pro Tennis mash up! We're joined by Lead Editor of tennis.com and our reality TV correspondent, David Kane, to break down our favorite show on TV and the Australian Open. Here's what you can expect: -A review of The Traitors US season so far. -An Australian Open review using The Traitors US plot lines: Who went too soon? Whose star is shining brightest? Are the changes to the tournament working? -A look ahead at what we hope to see in tennis and The Traitors US moving forward. As a reminder, David and Tony already cast their Pro Tennis versions of The Traitors last year. Listen to David's list here, and get Tony's ideal tennis version here. Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Emancipation of Madi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 57:16


    Madison Keys is a slam champion! We are joined with our friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis to talk about the dream run Madison Keys had to the Australian Open title. We break down her draw, the changes she made to win the title, and most importantly, how her run feels very similar to the comeback album from Mariah Carey, The Emancipation of Mimi. Grab a drink (if you're able and of age) and join the Madison Keys party, because we can't believe our girl is a slam champ! Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!And catch Tony on The History of the 90s podcast talking about Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    AusOpen Check In: Daddies and Danielle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 38:17


    Australian Open: Storylines, Thirst Traps & What to Watch (ft. Myles David)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 65:00


    The Australian Open is here and...horny! The players are tan, toned and ready to show off as they head into the first major. On the eve of the tournament, we discuss *everything*, including: What matches to watch, the biggest storylines and who you should be following on Instagram. Myles David from Tuned into Tennis joins us for a fun and informative preview! A few topics to listen for: Tony recounts a marathon day of gay/straight experiences. Rybakina is bringing the drama and we talk about it all. Tommy Paul and his thirst traps make their way through the Australian summer.Is Jack Draper going through his grunge era? We explain. Sabalenka is on the move again, and we want to join her team! Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Musetti Cut His Hair, Queer Movie Review & the 2025 Season Started in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 31:54


    It's our last episode of 2024 and first of the 2025 season?! Tennis is a mess. And this episode kinda is too. Join us as we break down: The controversial Musetti haircut making waves through the gay tennis community.The Haddad Maia second serve that shocked the world. FAA starting his year off messy as hell (in a good way, we think). Most importantly, we saw the movie Queer, a movie we've been looking forward to for months. Hear our review (no big spoilers!)Join the conversion with us on Instagram and Bluesky! And if you're liking the podcast, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2024 The Gay Tennis Podcast Awards (ft. Coach B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 52:43


    Welcome to the 2024 The Gay Tennis Podcast Awards! Tony presents with iconic tennis personality Coach B and they hand out the most coveted awards in the tennis world. Listen as they present awards for: The Wendy Williams "What Was That?" Moment The Jacob Elordi Babygirl Award365 Party Girl of the Year Mother Moment of the Year Match of the Year Player of the Year Ariana Grande Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture The Tyra Banks "We Were All Rooting For You" AwardKing of the Short Shorts Brigade AwardCheck out Coach B on Instagram, and join in the Instagram fun with us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    First Out Gay Active Male Pro Tennis Player: An Update on Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (ft. David Kane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 39:03


    The wait is over! We FINALLY have an out active male pro tennis player in Joao Lucas Reis da Silva. The Brazilian 24-year old broke barriers when he publicly came recently. Joao recently did an interview with The Athletic where he spoke candidly about his life and coming out journey. We're joined by the one and only David Kane to discuss the story. In this episode, David and Tony: Talk about the impact of Joao publicly coming outDiscuss the initial reaction from players and fans Ask what this means for the future of the tour and JoaoOpen up about their own coming out stories Join us for a fun conversation about the exciting updates for our community. You can follow more of David's work, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wimbledon Movie Rewind: A Review 20 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 66:58


    Wimbledon (the movie) from 2004 starring Kirsten Dunst is only on Netflix until later this month! It's the perfect time to go back in time to see what movies, and more importantly, tennis looked like back then. We rewatched the movie with two friends and amazing guests, Stephen and Myles. Hear our review and overall takeaways about tennis after watching the movie. A few general themes: -This movie is more sexual than we remember-The same tennis personalities from 2004 are still leading the way today-What's realistic (and what's not) in terms of tennis Get more from The Gay Tennis Podcast on Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. And don't forget to check Myles out on YouTube and Instagram as Tuned Into Tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An Out Professional Male Tennis Player (?!) and Off-Season News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 27:24


    Exciting news all around! We talk about the 3 biggest storylines to us this off-season. They include an Instagram post that caught our eye, coaching updates and our thoughts on Iga's ban. Join us as we discuss them in a short but fun episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    WTA Stars: Astrology & Deep Dive (Serena, Venus, Seles & Collins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 58:55


    We have professional astrologer, author and WTA superfan Lars Mellis (@lars_stars) on the pod! What do our favorite WTA stars' charts say about their games? And what on-court moments come to mind when we dive in? Find out in one of our favorite episodes ever. We use their charts as a jumping off point to talk about our favorite WTA stars:Serena WilliamsVenus WilliamsMonica Seles (!) Danielle Collins Lars crushes it in every way, including giving a detailed reading for each WTA queen. Learn more about him and get your very own reading here: https://www.larsstars.com/. You won't regret it! You can also follow him on IG @lars_stars or @larsmellis. And don't forget to get his NEW BOOK, Your Personal Horoscope 2025!Get more from The Gay Tennis Podcast on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GAY-TP Finals: Our Top 8 Picks & Unpopular Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 25:17


    Welcome back! Like most people, we're uninspired by this year's ATP Finals. So we changed it up by picking who stays and who goes from current top 8, and who we would replace them with. Hint: Musetti is in! More importantly, we're working on our FIRST Q&A episode! We want to hear from you. Send us a voice note to gaytennispodcast@gmail.com. Ask us anything about the 2024 season, and we'll answer our favorite questions on an upcoming episode! We talk more about it in this episode. We also provide a few unpopular opinions regarding Stefanos Tsitsipias and other off-court news. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    WTA Finals: Gauff & Zheng Put on a Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 43:57


    The WTA Finals accomplished two things it hasn't done in years: A successful photoshoot and an event that felt worthy of the moment. Was it in Saudi Arabia? Yes. Get Tony's thoughts on it all, from singles to doubles and the iconic photo shoot. He's joined by Jonah (@jonahtennis) as they discuss all the hits and misses from this year's event. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fall Tennis Meets the Real Housewives of Orange County

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 75:07


    Join Tony and Lead Editor of tennis.com, David Kane, as we talk about two of our biggest loves: Tennis and Real Housewives! We start with some of the biggest fall tennis storylines (Mpetshi Perricard, Rublev's behavior, Sabalenka streaking) and then spend 40+ minutes breaking down Tony's current favorite show: The Real Housewives of Orange County. From storylines to casting, this season is a perfect 10. You'll enjoy the discussion even if you're not watching (but why aren't you?!). Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tuning into Fall Tennis with Myles David

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 47:26


    We finally tuned back into fall tennis with the help of our dear friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis! We laughed more than we probably should have in this episode - but there's a lot of mess going on in tennis. We discuss: Danielle Collins un-retiring (!)Taylor Fritz bleaches his hair Dominic Thiem and his peach retire Sabalenka takes over the world #1 rankingWho would win in a Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud model off? Daria Kasatkina is the WTA tour's best friend We answer all your pressing fall tennis questions in this episode. Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rafael Nadal's Retirement: He Changed Everything (Our Instant Reaction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 24:02


    Rafael Nadal is retiring! We hop on the mic to give our instant reaction and discuss: Rafa's forgotten days as the heartthrob of the ATPHow he changed the game and landscape of tennis His time as a fashion icon and pioneer of the short shorts movement How meeting Rafa turned into a family fight Want more on Rafael Nadal? Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    'Las Culturistas' Tells Iconic Story About Venus Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 8:30


    Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang told one of our favorite stories of all time (in under 30 seconds!) on their podcast 'Last Culturistas'. Who is it about? The one and only Venus Williams! During their "Iconic 400" list, they also mention Serena and some of our other faves. Listen to this quick recap episode to get our thoughts - and hear the best Venus Williams story of all time. We hope it's true! Oh, and in this episode we say Anna Kournikova is married to Enrique Iglesias - we misspoke - they've reportedly been together for several years but never married. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Casting the Britney Spears Biopic with Pro Tennis Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 62:43


    The legendary Britney Spears memoir, The Woman in Me, is being turned into a movie. And we cast it with pro tennis players! Join us as we pick stars from the ATP, WTA and commentary booth to play the roles. The best news? We're joined by iconic tennis personality and Britney stan, Coach B! We cast: Britney Spears Justin Timberlake (gross) Mom LynnDad Jamie (gross) Sister Jamie LynnGrandma Assistant/Friend Felicia What do you think of our picks? Who would you cast? Tell us on Twitter and Instagram. And follow the hilarious, brilliant Coach B on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Serena's Birthday and Jannik's Bad Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 31:16


    Serena's birthday was this week, so we celebrate by talking about her big moment at the Olympics and one of her greatest triumphs: The 2003 Australian Open. The Jannik Sinner/WADA appeal announcement also came out minutes before we recorded - so get our instant reaction. Then we briefly talk pop culture news about Carly Rae Jepson, Chappell Roan and the Queer movie press tour. Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "Tomas Berdych Made Me Gay": Laver Cup, Coco's Coaching Change & More Tennis News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 48:54


    Welcome back! We're joined by our friend Brennan Marshall for a fun recap of this week's tennis (and some non-tennis) news. First, we talk about how we fell in love with the WTA as kids and then dive into these topics: Billie Jean King's three proposed changes to tennis Laver Cup (mostly off-court news bc who cares who wins?) Bye Brad! Coco's latest coaching news (!)BOSS fashion show with Fritz and Berrettini New conversion therapy law in Kentucky GLTA tournaments: Why they're fun and stressful Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gay Q&A w/ DK: Osaka News, US Open & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 62:42


    Lead Editor of tennis.com, David Kane, joins us again to answer all of our burning questions! We talk: Naomi Osaka's coaching news (!) Taylor Swift at the US Open Best kits at the US Open Where the American men go from here Tony (shockingly) talks about Musetti The state of RHONJ and its cast Nobody talks tennis like us, and David brings his blend of humor and insightful tennis knowledge once again. Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Five Gayest Moments at the 2024 US Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 30:43


    We're back with a new episode! The US Open is over and so is brat summer. We're sad about both, honestly. But we're here to break down the five gayest moments from the US Open! We talk fashion moments, Musetti's shirtless celebration and inspiring speeches. Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open Men's Preview: We Need Wendy Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 56:11


    The men have had a drama-filled few weeks. So what's in store at the US Open? Find out as we're joined by our friend and iconic tennis voice Myles David from Tuned into Tennis.We break down the draw with a mix of laughs and helpful insights on what's to come. Listen now to find out everything you need to know about the US Open 2024! Stay up-to-date with the latest from the US Open with us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open Women's Preview: I Love a Steady Brunette

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 44:26


    What's in store for the women at the US Open? From our perspective, a lot of fun, close matches early on. We're joined by the one-and-only Myles David from Tuned into Tennis to break it down like nobody else. Join us to learn which matches you must watch (every Danielle Collins match!) and when to take cover (Osaka vs Ostapenko!). You'll even learn which dynamic duo from the WTA we feel closest to. Stay up-to-date with the latest from the US Open with us on Twitter and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BONUS: Sinner's Massage Wasn't a Happy Ending + The Boys are Fighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 36:38


    Who doesn't love a bonus episode right before the US Open? If the girls were fighting during the Olympics, the boys are fighting now. We hop on the mic for a quick rundown of recent news, including: Sinner's massage was not a happy ending Jack Draper getting dragged online Carlos smashes a racket (lol)Plus Alison Van Uytvanck retires with a perfect 5-0 record in singles finals What is VMAN Magazine and why do we love it now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doubles Strategy & Lob Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 58:29


    Tony fancies himself a good doubles strategist (that's debatable), so he asked one of the smartest tennis voices, Will Boucek, to join us and talk doubles strategy. Will is the creator of thetennistribe.com and doubles strategist to the pros. Join us as he answers Tony's basic doubles questions and even humors us for a round of “gay doubles questions”. Will also runs a a newsletter and podcast from his website, so follow along to improve your doubles game! We talk:Will's role in helping team USA at the OlympicsWhy pro doubles is underratedDoubles strategy for locals like TonyWho gay fans should watch (and why!)How to beat Sara Errani in doublesWant more from us? Follow along on Twitter or Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Olympics Recap: The Girls are Fighting!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 56:25


    A fun, emotional and DRAMATIC week of Olympic tennis has finally come to an end! The US women's tennis team brought more drama off the court than on it - and they were giving big Jenny McCarthy vs. Tara Reid energy. Our Olympic tennis episode includes: The girls are fighting: Explaining the Danielle Collins vs Iga Swiatek beef, plus Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff's complaints. We don't want peace: Djokovic wins gold. Men's doubles breakdown, including the forgotten drama between Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz vs. Rajeev Ram at Davis Cup 2022. Read more about it here. Our favorite event: The mixed doubles delivered! We explain how to beat Sara Errani in doubles since it seems like the WTA players can't figure it out. Want more from us? Follow along on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a 5-star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Olympics: The Opening Ceremony, Draws & ATP Boy Bands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 88:02


    Welcome to our 2024 Paris Olympics breakdown show! We spend 1.5 hours chatting about: Serena and Rafa reuniting at the Opening Ceremony How brat summer has gone mainstream Previewing all 5 tennis events - most importantly a stacked mixed doubles draw We create our own ATP Boy Band (who knows why?) An interesting conversation about being out and playing college tennis with our friend Anthony (pellegrini_ant)Come for the Olympics, stay for our pop music takes and personal anecdotes about coming out. You can follow guest co-host Anthony on Instagram. For more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gay Q&A with DK (David Kane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 60:09


    It's time for a gay Q&A with the one and only David Kane (@DKTNNS). David is Lead Editor at tennis.com and a reality TV expert. He sits down with Tony to answer 25 burning questions related to everything from the Olympics to Real Housewives. Where else can you hear Andrey Rublev get compared to Shannon Beador? Or get takes on which players would be the most fun at a drag brunch? Join us for a fun discussion in the middle of a busy summer of tennis. Time stamps: 10.20 - Olympics Questions20.20 - Gay Culture/Reality TV Questions42 - Wimbledon QuestionsCheck out tennis.com or @DKTNNS on Twitter for more from David. And for more from us, follow along on our Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Party for One (Rafa's Return)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 37:59


    Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! It's a weird week for tennis fans - Wimbledon just ended and the Olympics start next week. But Rafael Nadal's return is exactly what we needed. In this episode, we chat: Rafa's return to singles and doublesWe resurface an old Serena tweet about Rafa's peach Marcos Giron adds Agassi and rocks the short shorts/sleeveless shirt combo like nobody else canWhy Sam Querrey is our favorite serve bot (?)Berrettini, Diana Shnaider and so much more! Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter or Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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