Hard Courts Swing Season + US Open 2024 Preview

Hey, tennis enthusiasts and podcast party people! 🎉🎾 Resh and Stef are back, and we’re serving up a double shot of tennis fun, controversy, and a sprinkle of political flair. This week, we’re hitting all the major courts—Olympics, Washington, DC, Montreal, and Cincinnati Masters—while diving into the great prize money debate. Spoiler: it’s high time the WTA players get their fair share of the prize pot!

We’re also celebrating some seriously impressive black women and queer athletes who’ve been smashing it on the Olympic stage. And yes, we’re calling out some eyebrow-raising comments that have rocked the tennis world—because it’s about time we get real about equal pay and respect in sports.

But wait, there’s more! We’re unraveling the mysteries of genetic advantage, dissecting the latest tennis performances, and debating the latest coaching shake-ups and doping dramas. We’ll also talk about the on-court drama that’s making waves and the double standards that just won’t quit.

Get ready for our US Open preview where we’ll dissect the draws, predict potential matchups, and pick our favorites to make it to the finals. And just when you thought we couldn’t get any more eclectic, we’ll touch on the Democratic National Convention and rave about Michelle and Barack Obama’s standout speeches.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and join us for a rollicking ride through the tennis world with a side of political pizzazz! 🎙️🏆💬

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Reflection on One Year of Podcasting
00:43
Hard-court tune ups and Prize money inequality. Still. In 2024.
14:50
Holger and Tsisipas' coaching changes are giving BRAT. But not the good kind
17:05
Vanilla Sinner gets into some SPICY territory with a doping scandal
24:45
Challenging Draws for Naomi Osaka and Jasmine Paolini in the US Open
32:29
US Open Men's Draw
34:05
Carlos's Road to the Finals
38:05
Big moments from the DNC