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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 changes 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jimmy and Brett kick off their 5th year of the Advantage Connors podcast, who would have thought it would last this long! The guys recap the busy holiday season, which included a visit to Connors kitchen and our interview with Casey Defranco. Then Jimmy talks about the 50th anniversary of his amazing run in 1974 winning 15 titles including the 3 grand slams he was allowed to play, and the number one ranking. Then they discuss the return of 22 time major winner Rafael Nadal, who came back to the tour this week after a year plus absence due to injuries. All that and much more on a season 5 edition 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

Longtime family friend and co-author of Jimmy's book "The Outsider" Casey Defranco joins Advantage Connors as a special guest. Casey has written her whole life including books, plays, and scripts as well as being a well known voice actor for company's like "Country Crock" and "AT&T". Sponsor: Masterclass - Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at masterclass.com/connors If you have questions/topics/and links to stories you want us to talk about next week then please post them on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's December which means it's the tennis offseason, so Jimmy and Brett dive into some other sports stories that have made headlines this week. Shohei Ohtani signs a huge 700 million dollar deal and goes across town to the already stacked Los Angeles Dodgers. Brett rants about his Miami Dolphins blowing a 14 pt lead, and number 1 seed with 4 mins to go on Monday night football. Then they dip into the Advantage Connors Facebook mailbag to answer some listener questions. If you have questions/topics/ and links to stories you want us to talk about next week then please post them on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Indeed.com/connors - $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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamad Medjedovic burst on the scene by capturing the Next Gen title last weekend, going a perfect 5-0 in the competition. Jimmy and Brett discuss the young Serbians story which includes being mentored by 24 time major winner Novak Djokovic. Advantage Connors favorite John Rahm decided to take the money and is bolting the LIV tour. Rahm was one of the PGA's biggest supporters these past couple of years which is what makes the move surprising to some. Then with technology being such a big part of modern golf, the PGA has decided to go ahead with the hotly discussed topic of rolling back current the golf ball. All this plus more on the latest Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Indeed.com/connors - $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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01:30- Jimmy and Brett recap a good thanksgiving weekend with the family, which included the long awaited return of "Connors Kitchen". 05:10- Watching a recent documentary causes Jimmy to ask Brett about when he ran with the bulls a few years back. 11:11- ATP world #8 Holger Rune joined Advantage Connors as a very special guest to discuss the 2023 season, including his goals going into 2024. Sponsors: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special Thanksgiving week edition of Advantage Connors, Jimmy and Brett recap Novak Djokovic capturing his 7th ATP finals to end the year #1 for a record 8th time. Then a preview for the upcoming Next Gen finals which take place next week in Saudi Arabia and is the last official tennis of the 2023 season. AC podcast favorite Ludvig Åberg broke though last week winning his first PGA event at Sea Island. Shooting a ridiculous 61-61 on the weekend to cap what was a record tying week for the 24 year old Swede. Also rumors have been swirling that major winner Jon Rahm might be the next big name to jump ship from the PGA to LIV, for $600 million no less! All this plus more on a new Advantage Connors podcast, and a happy thanksgiving to all of our loyal listeners! Sponsor: Masterclass - Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at masterclass.com/CONNORS Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check in on the ATP Finals in Turin Italy, & Jimmy tells us about playing in the year end "Masters" & "WCT Finals" when he played. Carlos Alcaraz along with other top men & women's players have been complaining about the inconsistency of the tennis ball week to week, & the possibility for injuries. 41 year old Columbian golfer Camilo Villegas has gone through a lot in the 9 years since he last won on the PGA tour, which is what made winning in Bermuda last week that much sweeter. Plus it's the podcast mascot Isabella the mini golden doodle's 5 year anniversary of joining the family. All that & listener questions & more on a new Advantage Connors Sponsors: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett recap Novak Djokovic's big win at the Paris masters last week, giving him 97 career ATP titles. Jimmy who holds the record with 109 titles, gives us his take on if he thinks Djoker will catch him before it's all said and done. Then they discuss the WTA finals from Cancun which saw Iga Światek capture the title and year end number 1 ranking. Brett gives us an update on his Miami Dolphins, plus your questions and topics answered on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast! Sponsors: http://shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ATP world #4 Jannik Sinner continued his hot play winning Vienna last week. Daniil Medvedev let the Parisian crowd know what he thought about them after his loss to Grigor Dimitrov. Jimmy and Brett pay tribute to "Friends" star Matthew Perry who passed away at age 54 Sponsor: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett discuss the recent news that Holger Rune and tennis legend Boris Becker have teamed up. Young American Ben Shelton continues his rise, winning his first ATP title in Tokyo last week. Plus they answer more of your listener question on an all new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Masterclass.com/CONNORS - get an additional 15% off an annual membership Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett discuss listener questions related to Jimmy's career and today's modern game on a special Q&A edition of The Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Jimmy and Brett busy this week it gives us a chance to dip into the archives of Advantage Connors with a flashback to 2020 and special guest, legendary sportscaster Mike Lupica. Originally recorded as a US Open preview show, Mike joins the pod to talk all things tennis having covered the sport for over 50 years. Mike a native New Yorker gives his unique view of what it was like covering the Open and his good friend Jimmy all these years. HelloFresh.com/50connors and use code 50connors for 50% off plus free shipping http://shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett hits the road this week to visit family in Denver. Along the way he and Jimmy break down Jannik Sinner's continued hot play which saw him capture his 9th career title in Beijing this week. Then they get into all the fun drama from the Ryder Cup where Team Europe beat team USA soundly in Rome. Then great Aunt Nita Bittner checks in from the couch in Denver. All that plus the sights and sounds from a cross country road trip on a new Advantage Connors podcast. Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 credit Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett are both back on the West coast and checking in on the latest news stories. How does a $90 million dollar fighter jet go missing? With UTS and Laver cup happening this month the guys talk about the long history of paid exhibitions in the game of tennis. The Miami Dolphins are 2-0 with both wins coming on the road, this gives Brett hope and a reason to check in on the NFL season. All of this plus Jimmy tells us about his eventful week in Vegas on a new Advantage Connors podcast Sponsors: Indeed.com/CONNORS for a $75 credit Nutrafol.com/men and enter promo code CONNORS for $100 off your first month's subscription and free shipping Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advantage Connors is lucky to have a very special guest this week, former player and current coach/broadcaster Darren Cahill joins the pod to break down all things US Open. Darren and Brett, former colleagues at ESPN talk tennis for an hour, discussing Djokovic & Coco's big wins in NYC. Plus what it's like coaching some of the biggest players in the game like current world #7 Jannik Sinner. Oh, and Jimmy checks in from Florida where he is busy doing business and hanging with Patti and Aubree's at their dance competition. This and much more on the latest Advantage Connors podcast! Sponsors: shopduer.com and use promo code - CONNORS for 15% off or click here - https://shopduer.com/discount/CONNORS?utm_source=podsearch&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=CONNORS HelloFresh.com/50connors and use code 50connors for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys check in on the last weekend of the US Open from NYC. Sponsors: shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial period indeed.com/connors - claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett checks in from his LaGuardia airport hotel room to talk all things Week 1 at the US Open with Jimmy. Americans are making a good showing so far on both the mens and women's side of the draws. The guys get into all the storylines from the first week plus answer your questions on a all new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Nutrafol.com/men and enter promo code CONNORS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys sit down and catch everyone up on the 2 masters 1000's that took place the past couple weeks. Then they look ahead to the upcoming 2023 US Open in Flushing Meadows NYC. Plus the Fed Ex Cup playoff on the PGA comes to its climactic end this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Sponsor: Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/CONNORS Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This guys sit down with Jimmy's friend and neighbor, Peter Noone, the frontman of the legendary band Herman's Hermits. Sponsors: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/CONNORS Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/connors (ALL LOWERCASE) Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy checks in from a hot Florida to discuss all the latest news with Brett. Like Justin Thomas vs Bryson DeChambeau, who should make the US Ryder Cup team? The Angels Shohei Ohtani is having one of the greatest seasons ever in MLB history. Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz beats young American Ben Shelton north of the border in Toronto. This episode is dedicated to our good friend Billy Lelly who is going through a tough time with his health right now and could use everyone's support and prayers. Sponsors: Indeed - Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/CONNORS. Nutrafol - Find out why over 4,000 healthcare professionals recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. Go to Nutrafol.com/men and use code CONNORS to receive $10 off your first order NetSuite - download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free, at NetSuite.com/CONNORS. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys sit down in person with their good friend of the show Spencer Segura to talk tennis of the past, present and future. We are lucky enough that Spencer needed some dental work done and was in Santa Barbara and available for the fourth time to join as a guest. Spencer gives his take on the legendary Wimbledon mens final, plus what he see's in Alcaraz that should have the rest of the tour worried. Plus much more on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsor: Go to HelloFresh.com/CONNORS50 and and use code connors50 for 50% off + free shipping! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett sit down to talk about Brian Harman's British Open win last week across the pond. Plus they discuss how a recent article sparked a debate on whether tennis legend and family friend Vitas Gerulaitis should be in the Hall of Fame. Jimmy rubs the fact he made another hole in one in Brett's face making him absolutely sick. Also the boys respond to some spicy feedback from last week's show. Sponsor: Jump into skin and first impression royalty with Caldera Lab. Go to calderalab.com and use our code CONNORS to get 20% off! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy is back from his vacation and ready to sit down with Brett to discuss the Wimbledon finals. Alcaraz and Djokovic play a classic match for the ages, unseeded Vondrousova captures her first major, and a look at the British Open odds. Then, the guys answer your post Wimbledon questions Sponsor: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/CONNORS Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella @Finefocusla Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices