Episodes
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Girl Talk with Genie Bouchard
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
In their first player interview, the guys score some sassy and sparkly 'girl talk' with the incomparable tennis starlet and former Wimbledon finalist, Genie Bouchard.
As Genie points out, this is indeed a tennis podcast. Aldwin and Jason chat with her about her recent success in Prague (flicking that fierce braided pony all over the court!), her experience during World Team Tennis with her fabulous Girl Gang, building a relationship with her new coach and six time grand slam doubles champion Rennae Stubbs, and the positives (if any) for her during the pandemic.
Genie shares why she chose Vegas as her home base, and provides a 'RPTP Scoop' about an on court practice with a 'GOAT' earlier in the day. (We literally died).
'Sassy and Loving Life', Genie gets cozy and cute with the boys for some BFF pillow talk to conclude the interview. She reveals how she's missed family, home (Montreal), and Tim Horton's coffee during this pandemic, answers a few spicy listener questions, and answers some rapid fire questions for a game the boys have created called 'The Changeover'.
Genie's Army just got two new enthusiastic recruits and girl, you will always be our "Genie in a Bottle!"
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Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Start Spreading the News! (Not Covid)
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Hot off the press! Start spreading the news! The one, the only, Ms. Genie Bouchard is confirmed to be on a future show! (Fans cheering wildly!)
Jay and Aldwin threw a line out on IG to the resurgent Canadian tennis star last week attempting to entice her on the show and she typed back: "100% Just Tell Me When." GAGGED. The two start this week's episode by talking about how jazzed they are to welcome Genie and prepare mentally for what's bound to be a fun, flirty, and fabulous interview!
Once settled from the Genie excitement, the boys get down and discuss the WTA results in Palermo, Prague, and Lexington (highlighting match XXXI of Venus v. Serena), share some personal sentiments about the return of competitive tennis, and take a bite out of the Big Apple with some funny observations as players document their arrival in New York for the Western & Southern and consequent US Open.
Finally, the two wrap up with an homage to Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters, who are still killing the game in their late 30's and early 40's and are definitely looking damn competitive as they vie for this second Slam of the year!
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Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
There's Something About Monica
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
On the 25th anniversary of her triumphant return to 'our home and native land' at the Canadian Open in 1995, the guys recognize and honour the achievements of the great Monica Seles.
An incredible 'ground and pound' game and undeniable dominance led her to eight grand slams before turning 20, Monica's journey would take an unexpected and tragic turn, change the course of her career. Leaning into the issue of mental health in sport, Aldwin and Jason analyze what might have been if not for the stabbing incident that rocked tennis and the sports world.
Would Steffi have achieved 22 slam titles? Would Monica have ever conquered the grass at Wimbledon? Does she know she's an icon to countless tennis gays? And of course, lest we forget that legendary grunt... often replicated, never duplicated! The guys also discuss recent revelations shared by Robin Soderling about living with severe anxiety and the parallel ways in which both his and Monica's careers ended.
But first, Aldwin and Jason get personal. Is it okay to cry after losing a club practice match?
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Dear Tennis: Let's Take a Breath Here
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
The guys pull a quote from 'King Kyrgios' to name their latest episode. As we all struggle to keep up, our tennis 'saviour' Kyrgios cuts a video to read a statement (and cast some shade on Djoko and Borna) on why he's bowing out of the U.S. Open (*eye-roll*)... martyr much?!
With Nadal out too and Bianca ready to defend, are Novak and Serena set to snatch the U.S. Open crown or will a new champion emerge? Are tournament winners in 2020 destined for an asterisk beside their name?
With no fans, limited media, and regular COVID testing, the USTA is establishing a strict bubble for players to ensure a safe running of its Western & Southern and U.S. Open double header. Will the players follow protocol? Be disciplined if they don't?
Aldwin and Jason review all that is breaking (it's broke y'all!) as the ATP and WTA Tours restart their 'provisional' calendar. First Washington, then Madrid, and of course, all of China... cancelled! Tennis in 2020 will be precious, because lord knows (we talking' to you 'King Kyrgios') the sport will continue to be precarious during this pandemic.