最高の Racket ポッドキャスト (2024)

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ATW Livestream Tonight at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT

2d ago

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It’s finally December. Christmas may still be a ways off, but Hunter Biden’s present came early this year. We’ll be discussing that story, among others, on the latest Monday night edition of America This Week. Join Walter Kirn and me at 8:00 PM ET. Watch on YouTube below: Click Here for Rumble Or visit @mtaibbi or @walterkirn on Twitter.…

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Episode 5 - Damizza (Helped Break Eminem and Jay Z on The Radio) 28:40

4d ago28:40

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Though hiphop went mainstream in the 90s, it wasn't until the early 2000s that gangsta rap dominated all other sub-genres and effectively monopolized the landscape. This was in no small part due to support from radio stations like Power 106 in LA and Hot97 in New York. Damion "Damizza" Young had influence over both and was the Senior Director of Pr…

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Welcome to Racket Committee with Kimberley Bennett! 1:15

24d ago1:15

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Trailer: Hello and welcome to Racket Committee, I’m your host, Kimberley Bennett. This is a place where tennis is more than just a sport, and style speaks louder than words. Racket Committee is the ultimate destination for tennis lovers with a flair for fashion. Join me as I serve up the latest in tennis trends, courtside styles, and life in the in…

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Listen to This Article - On Good and Bad AI

3d ago

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On the virtues of using machines instead of being used by them. Thumbing a nose at dystopia, as it recedes in time for a holiday Read more

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Listen to This Article - The Democrats' Dirty Tricks Playbook?

3d ago

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Documents just made public show how groups aligned with the Democratic Party hit a third party rival with an array of underhanded schemes that put Watergate tricksters to shame Read more

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The Biggest MN Turkeys of 2024 46:52

12d ago46:52

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A sincere and gratitude-stuffed "gobble, gobble" to all our RacketCast listeners ahead of this, the final episode before Thanksgiving. As such, we're talkin' turkey—local folks deserving of our unenviable "Biggest MN Turkeys of 2024" designation, that is. (How did we possibly come up with this idea?) Em, Keith, and Jay go around the horn, picking t…

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Bonus: Inside the 'Broadcast Wars' feat. Cathy Wurzer 23:26

13d ago23:26

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A special bonus episode of our biweekly RacketCast? Believe it! When Minnesota Public Radio's Cathy Wurzer reached out about the new TPT documentary she's co-executive producing, Broadcast Wars, we figured: hey, nice opportunity to run a Q&A about the doc, which explores the pioneering and often cutthroat world of Twin Cities TV news from the 1950s…

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Listen to This Article - Our Sixty Days of Nuclear Chicken Have Begun

14d ago

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Expectation of peace talks after Donald Trump's inauguration is pushing all sides of the Ukraine war to escalate, with British and American missiles adding fresh risk Read more

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Listen to This Article - It's Time to Redefine "Fringe"

14d ago

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Critics of the rumored nomination of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health need to check the election returns Read more

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Listen to This Article - How America's Accurate Election Polls Were Covered Up

15d ago

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The Real Clear Politics National Average was removed by Wikipedia before the election and the New York Times denounced its failure to skew data. A solution to the "mystery" of crappy polling? Narrated by Jared Moore Art by Daniel Medina Text published 11/15/24: Listen to subscriber only audio in your podcast app Share the free versions of Racket To…

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Meet MN's Best New Music Act 48:18

27d ago48:18

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In this edition of RacketCast, get to know Racket’s first-ever Picked to Click winner: Papa Mbye! A terrific new album, Parcelles 16, helped vault the Senegal-born, Minneapolis-based musician to the top of the poll, and deservedly so. The music he makes—drawing from rap, electronic music, and indie rock—would have been unthinkable when the original…

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Episode 4 - Evan Bogart (Helped Sign Eminem) 35:38

1M ago35:38

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As the son of a famed music executive who signed KISS and Donna Summer in the 70s, Evan Bogart was set on his own music path in his teens. He got an internship at Interscope and helped bring Eminem to the label after seeing him at the Rap Olympics in 1997. Until now, it's unclear why credit for Em's signing went to Evan's former colleague Dean Geis…

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Ghost Hunting feat. the Twin Cities Paranormal Society 44:54

1M ago44:54

44:54

There's no disputing it: This is the spookiest episode in RacketCast history. First up, we've got Dan Suitor, winner of last year's skyway-themed flash-fiction horror contest, doing a bone-chilling reading of his spooktacular winning story, Skyway Hungers. Then Em and Jay chitchat about their gun bingo and bigfoot conference stories (what a website…

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Myanmar's Ethnic Cleansing & Human Trafficking Scam Compounds 32:14

2M ago32:14

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Rackets Podcast 27 This is an add-on episode from the last one that profiled how Myanmar has become the global epicenter of illegal drug production. Horrific crimes have increased since the 2021 coup. The junta profits from one of the most perverse forms of human trafficking. India and China have advanced their geopolitical agenda by exploiting the…

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Meet St. Paul's TikTok-Famous Teacher feat. Mandi Jung (@sabocat) 55:58

2M ago55:58

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Depending on who ask, St. Paul educator/social media star Mandi Jung is either "the fun teacher" who cares deeply for her middle school students (that's according to HBO's John Oliver). Or she's the "anti-capitalist teacher [who] promotes anarchy" (that's according to Fox News). We absolutely loved chatting with Jung, who regularly shares her funny…

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Record Drug Production Fueling a Civil War in Myanmar 32:24

2M ago32:24

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Rackets Podcast #26 This episode explores the geopolitics of why Myanmar is now the top producer of opium. Myanmar's military junta launched a coup in 2021 and it profits from this black market, along with other organized crime rackets. A massive humanitarian crisis has ensued from a regime that is guilty of numerous war crimes. Several of the rebe…

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A MN Hip-Hop Classic Turns 20 feat. Heiruspecs 52:54

2M ago52:54

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Exactly 20 years ago, Twin Cities hip-hop greats Heiruspecs got their shot at the big time with A Tiger Dancer. On this episode of RacketCast, MC Chris "Felix" Wilbourn and bassist Sean "Twinkie Jiggles" McPherson reflect with us about the highs (giant shows, Harold & Kumar soundtrack) and lows (label expectations, snubbed Euro tour) that coincided…

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Should Failing Twin Cities Restaurants Seek Crowdfunding? 29:09

3M ago29:09

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It's the first-ever episode of RacketCast, the new podcast experiment from Twin Cities news/arts/culture website Racket. In this installment, we recap the week that was at our reader-funded publication, debate whether failing restaurants should seek crowdfunding life support, tease what we're working on next, and ask you, the gracious reader-turned…

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Episode 116: Very Demure, Very Dopey 33:00

3M ago33:00

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Doping drama has overtaken the tennis world, just in time for the best and most chaotic Grand Slam of the year – the US Open. We unpack Jannik Sinner's drug test scandal and explain why we stand by his appeal and explanation, in addition to the exciting tennis awaiting us in the Big Apple. From scenes at US Open fan week visit to our picks to win (…

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Episode 115: Kiss and Tell 31:57

4M ago31:57

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The Olympics did not disappoint, and we’re here to tell you how and why. This week we are covering everything from Andy Murray’s final points to Coco’s flag-bearing prowess to Rafael Nadal’s baby being the cutest ever…and of course the medalists, as well. Tune in for a full rundown of everything that went down this past week in Paris and special co…

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Alleged Financier of Assassination of Haitian President Moise Linked to US Intelligence 51:48

4M ago51:48

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Rackets Podcast 25 ***Breaking News*** Court documents show that the man who is accused of financing the assassination of Haiti's President, Walter Veintemilla, received the legal authorization for that operation from a confidential informant of a US Intelligence agency. How much information did the US government have about this assassination befor…

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Episode 114: Queue the Comeback 22:48

5M ago22:48

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Soccer wasn’t the only championship played on grass this weekend! From Carlos’ clean victory over Nole to Barb’s impressive and emotional tribute to her late mentor, we’re back from our (not so) brief hiatus to celebrate another memorable Wimbledon. Tune in to enjoy some tennis and laughs as you get ready to impress the lunchtime conversation with …

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Episode 3 - Jacob Slichter (Semisonic Drummer) 58:56

5M ago58:56

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In the late 90s, hardly any bands were more ubiquitous than Semisonic. Thanks to their breakout hit "Closing Time", they shot to the top of the charts and cemented themselves as rock stars of that era. As the band's drummer, Jacob Slichter enjoyed the upsides of that period, from limousine rides to arena shows and TV appearances. However, what he d…

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Episode 2 - Chad Focus (Digital Services) 1:04:18

6M ago1:04:18

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The second episode of the MIAR podcast explores the world of digital service providers who specialize in advertising, botting, and paid marketing in the music space. One of the most notable names in that world is Chad Focus, who gained nationwide notoriety for manufacturing his rap career by way of social media ads, paid billboards, ticket scalping…

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Episode 1 - Jeff Bass (Eminem Producer) 39:34

7M ago39:34

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The MIAR podcast kicks off its first episode with the producer behind much of Eminem's early work. Jeff and his brother Mark discovered and produced most of the music on Eminem's first albums, but as the years went by they found themselves increasingly at odds with his label, Interscope/Universal, and were gradually written out of the story. Other …

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Episode 113: Tur(i)n It Up 47:45

1y ago47:45

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This week the Hold On to Your Racket duo is talking the ATP Finals in Turin. We break down both groups, Red and Green, from Jannik Sinner’s steady rise and Daniil Medvedev’s incognito success this season to Novak's continued historic glory and Rune's fresh appearance. Before we break down the year-ending men’s tournament, however, HOTYR discusses H…

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Episode 112: We Can(Cun) Do It! 44:34

1y ago44:34

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Hold On to Your Racket is back! …And with an exciting WTA Finals preview. Set in Cancun, this exciting event celebrates an entire season of phenomenal women’s tennis. We cover everything from the controversy over the tournament’s stadium construction to breaking down each participant’s 2023 season. Tune in for a glittering in-depth preview!…

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Episode 111: I Reckon It's About Time 44:48

2y ago44:48

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After yet another hiatus, HOTYR has an episode for you… and jeez was it a good time to make one. So… NAOMI OSAKA IS HAVING A BABY?? Yes, so just by that you should tune in to this episode and hear our thoughts on her bun in the oven, as well as her newfound drive for tennis. In addition to that massive piece of news, we are counting down the days u…

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Episode 110: Fort Totally Worth It 38:39

2y ago38:39

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It has been way too long!! Do not worry, the Hotties are back with some WTA Final action and Hot Headline catch-up. We just took an intermission to settle into our very demanding academic lives, but we promise the podcast is not going anywhere. Very eager to get back into the groove, we start by discussing some Halep drama regarding her not being a…

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Episode 109: This One's for Roger 37:28

2y ago37:28

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There has only been one headline on everyone’s minds this week. Roger. Federer’s. Retirement. As GenZ’ers, Roger’s career has meant something different to us, but he has had an undeniable cross-generation impact on tennis. In this episode of Hold On to Your Racket, we’re paying homage to not only an absolute legend, but the era of tennis he and Ser…

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Episode 108: Damn, Gravy, USO Vicious 35:50

2y ago35:50

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It’s a magical weekend at the US Open as we’ve got two exciting finals upon us. We discuss what to expect with Carlos’ electrifying game, Iga’s continued dominance, Casper’s solid play and admirable humility, and Ons’ impressive consistency on the big stage. With a new era of ATP tennis peaking through and 2022's top two in form WTA players facing …

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Episode 107: Big Apple, Big Dreams 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

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HOTYR’s favorite slam is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited. My dear co-host, Josefina, is away on a well deserved vacation this week so instead I, Shravya, am joined by a HOTYR local, dear friend and loyal Nolefam member Miller. We begin our lively conversation with a rundown of some of the latest headlines, namely Djokovic confirming hi…

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Episode 106: Rockin' With Robin 47:05

2+ y ago47:05

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We are so excited to share this interview with you all. For the first time in HOTYR history, we got to sit down with a real life professional tennis player (yes, they actually exist): Robin Montgomery! What better perspective to hear from than a fellow tennis obsessed GenZ-er? We discuss Robin’s young tennis career, including her impressive 2021 US…

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Episode 105: Having a Ball 33:05

2+ y ago33:05

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Cincy tennis baby! We start with a little blast from the past; while getting ready to leave for college, Shravya discovered a little elementary school project, a book she wrote in first grade titled “How to Be a Good Tennis Player.” Next time your fave is in their flop era, lend them this book. We then chat about the action in Cincy this week, with…

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Episode 104: O Canada! O Serena! 43:32

2+ y ago43:32

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Another classic episode of HOTYR with your two favorite teenage mutant ninja turtle hosts, minus the mutant ninja turtle part. This episode has an extra layer of pizzazz because Shravya made a little trip up to Toronto to watch some tennis, so we have some up-close and personal accounts of the tennis in the Maple Leaf Country. We open up with a hea…

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Episode 103: The Blair Flair 1:07:26

2+ y ago1:07:26

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It’s like we’ve met our idol…because the one and only Blair Henley was our guest this episode! Blair has become one of the most recognizable faces in tennis media, working at some of the top tournaments (including the Grand Slams, tour finals, Masters 1000 events, and much more) to bring the player content we know and love. We chat with Blair about…

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Episode 102: Little Miss Random Clay Swing 51:35

2+ y ago51:35

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Seriously…we thought we were done with the dirt. Nevertheless, we persisted. This GenZ tennis podcasting duo is back to chat some of the best tennis highlights, both on and off the court, of the past two weeks. Recent action has shown us Musetti magic, Bernarda on fire, Fran’s title debut, Domi’s return to form, and some strong play from Anett, Mat…

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Episode 101: In a Wimby Tizzy 56:01

2+ y ago56:01

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We’re wrapping up Wimbledon in classy fashion with this episode and an awesome event thrown by Wimbledon, the Hill in NY, featuring live viewing of the finals at an NYC replication of Henman Hill. We dive right into the conversation that needs to be had, the Kyrgios allegations. We discuss victim erasure in the media and different conversations (or…

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Episode 100: Who Will Win-bledon? 52:55

2+ y ago52:55

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A monumental episode for Hold On to Your Racket! ONE. HUNDRED. EPISODES. We hit this big step in the HOTYR journey with a stellar episode. We discuss mostly Wimbledon, since it is currently happening in case you didn’t know. We start it out with some unfortunate withdrawals due to Covid from Matteo and Marin, then close out Hot Headlines with some …

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Episode 99: Touch Some Grass 49:11

2+ y ago49:11

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Summer has officially started and the grass is greener than ever; welcome to the grass season! As we soak up the summer sun and embark on two months of tennis coaching (oh boy), we turn from our Red Ball classes to the professional level, discussing the latest on the ATP and WTA tours when it comes to the grass. A celebration of Serena’s return and…

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Episode 98: Expect the Expected 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

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Roland Garros has ended and we are here to wrap it up. We discuss some notable headlines, ranging from WTA players speaking out about menstruation to protestors walking on to Court Philippe-Chatrier to fabricated locker room beef. We also chat about Rafa’s historic #22 in 2022 and Iga’s continued win streak, while highlighting the impressive runs o…

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Episode 97: Merci, Jo 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

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Bonjour, mes amis! We are back with a quick turnaround to celebrate the fun and chaos of the French Open! Join us as we discuss the action in the early rounds in Paris (Stef’s routine comeback, OJ and Barbie K’s early exits, Shapo’s rush to get back to rapping, and more), the ATP and WTA’s formal decision about Wimbledon, player responses to the po…

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Episode 96: Point-Drop Mic Drop 1:07:32

2+ y ago1:07:32

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We’re coming close to a huge HOTYR milestone: 10k plays!! Very exciting and what an episode to close it out… juicy hot headlines and an in-depth Clay Slam preview await. We hit it off with the big topic: the ATP and WTA stripping Wimbledon of ranking points in response to their Russian/Belarussian player ban. We discuss the impact and grounds behin…

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Episode 95: Dramarama Roma 43:57

2+ y ago43:57

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Buongiorno! HOTYR takes Italia in this episode covering the action at the Italian Open in Rome. We discuss who’s remaining in the field on the ATP and WTA sides of the tournament, including Shapo’s surprising victory (plus a theory we have about what exactly led to his success...) and our favorite cup of OJ’s (Ons Jabeur, if you didn’t get the joke…

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Episode 94: Spain With the 'S'? 49:26

2+ y ago49:26

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After a bit of rest since our last episode, we are back! Thank you to everyone who tuned into Episode 93 and shared the love; we really appreciate it and are excited to welcome some new listeners to HOTYR! This episodes dives into the ATP And WTA clay season action so far, particularly in Madrid, but we also explore some important off-court discuss…

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Episode 93: Riddled With Morgan 1:22:02

2+ y ago1:22:02

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Special guest alert: Morgan Riddle! The woman on a mission to make tennis cool again, social media influencer with nearly 50k followers on Instagram and over 230k followers on TikTok, “Tennis Tour 101” TikTok creator, and girlfriend of Taylor Fritz (ATP #13, highest ranked American male player) joins us on this very special episode of HOTYR. We dis…

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Episode 92: Coach Poach 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

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It’s clay season, baby! We discuss the biggest ongoing and upcoming clay tournaments of recent, Charleston and Monte-Carlo, predicting our clay standouts (and dropouts…) of the season. We also talk the PMou coach poach, Serena’s comeback at Wimbledon, Matteo’s unfortunate injury, and Ons’ impressive return to form. We’re one with the clay today! Ju…

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Episode 91: Hard Rock or Chris Rock? 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

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Chris Rock, Hard Rock, drama, oh my! From the Oscars fiasco and its unfortunate tainting of the King Richard movie to the finals in Miami, we’ve got you covered on the latest news on and off the court. Domi’s (brief) return and continued bad luck, an exciting new WTA partnership, and news around the ATP’s investigation into Alexander Zverev are als…

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Episode 90: This One's for Ash 58:00

2+ y ago58:00

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Well! You already know what this episode is about. The Barty Party has now come to an end (that was hard to type). We unpack Ash’s retirement and her wonderful video farewell, discussing all things balance, passion, and breaking down the barriers of what it means to be a “successful” professional athlete. We don’t hesitate to lay all the (sometimes…

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Episode 89: This Desert Isn't Dry 55:23

2+ y ago55:23

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On this episode of HOTYR, we speak not only from expertise but also experience, because we had our very own Shravya at Indian Wells for the week!! Before we get to tennis though, we get into our Women’s Month shout-out: Oracene Price, the severely underhyped superwoman in the lives of icons Venus and Serena Williams. We also discuss Nick Kyrgios an…

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