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Questionable Calls - The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast

Questionable Calls - The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast

45 episodes

Seattle's Pickleball-Tennis Cold War Heats Up

Apr 21, 202655 min

What is the least Questionable way to wait for a court?

We get a pro player to introduce our podcast! We talk about other tea that always comes along with playing tennis in seattle and following pro tennis.

Apr 2, 202635 min

Is Indian Wells better than US Open

The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including player access, demographics of the audience, freebies and sponsorship, ticketing and seating, and player autograph signings. It provides insights into the unique aspects of the tournament and the overall fan experience. The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including amenities, food, and encounters with tennis personalities. It also delves into the camera policy at the event and an interesting interaction on Twitter regarding tennis statistics.

Mar 15, 202657 min

How to Win More Matches at the 3.0-4.0 Level. Return to Portland.

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We met Jannik Sinner in Seattle! Kind of. We went back to Portland, but how does this trip compare to last year's? We then discuss unsexy and sexy ways to level up your game, sprinkled with a little pro scene drama.

Mar 2, 202648 min

Ep 41What does the Super Bowl have to do with Tennis?

David and Rishi talk about the Super Bowl, the Australian Open recap, as well as their tennis for the week

Feb 9, 20261h 6m

Ep 40Co-Ed Heats Up, Tennis Travel Hacks and Australian Open QF Thoughts

David and Rishi discuss travel hacks and Australian Open thoughts.

Jan 29, 20261h 0m

Ep 39The Rally Sum Theory of Tennis, New Racquets, and AO 2026 Predictions

Questionable Calls is now a video podcast! In this episode, David and Rishi discuss our plans for getting back into tennis this year, react (EMOTIONAL) to the infamous Kenya challenger match, and pick our predictions for the 2026 Austratian Open. Find us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questionable.pod/

Jan 15, 202654 min

Ep 38A Questionable 2025 Retrospective

David and Rishi discuss dating and religion, and also recap the result of the Boeing tournament, look back on the year's tennis, and make predictions for the 2026 pro season.

Jan 1, 202645 min

Ep 37Year-End Ratings: How Do They Work? Sandbagging in Seattle and Tournament Prep

Rishi and David discuss the pros and cons of getting bumped up vs staying at your current level. The Boeing Holiday Classic is coming up, and David shares about the entry list and his chances of finally taking home that micro trophy. Is apologizing for net cord points won really necessary?

Dec 9, 202546 min

Ep 36How to save money on tennis gear - Black Friday 2025

David and Rishi detail how to get the lowest prices possible from various tennis retailers, including hidden promo codes and stackable discounts. Join Capital One Shopping here and receive $80: http://capitaloneshopping.com/r/21212de9-4eac-4dec-909d-8545901e3b7b

Nov 27, 202536 min

Ep 35Tennis in social media, and the recreational tennis scene overseas

The guys discuss the different types of tennis content in social media, and David recaps his Hong Kong tennis adventures.

Nov 13, 202550 min

Ep 34What tennis players do when things get moist: Adapting to seasonal change

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Oct 29, 202536 min

Ep 33Court Booking Made Easy: The Matcha App Story

This episode’s all about Matcha Tennis, the app turning the currently tedious court booking process into a quick and fun experience. We chat with its creator about solving a universal tennis pain point — and yes, there’s plenty of match talk and chaos from the crew too. Download Matcha Tennis here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matcha-tennis/id6746148030

Oct 16, 202541 min

Ep 32Tennis Freakout Lady Incident: The Real Story

This week, we break down the events that led to THAT viral tennis video, plus the never before heard off-court conversations in the aftermath. It's been one year since the infamous racquet throwing lady freakout incident, so we do an EXCLUSIVE deep dive based on firsthand eyewitness accounts. If you were ever wondering what truly happened leading up to and after the video clip, we've got it all!

Oct 2, 202551 min

Ep 31Can tennis players function as a team, and we finally live up to our name

As the tennis calendar winds down, we look into what is to come for the Davis Cup, United Cup and other smaller Asian tournaments. Rishi drops a HOT take. David plays his clone and Adam is drinking too much Dr.Pepper

Sep 15, 202539 min

Ep 30Our last US Open 2025 episode. We promise.

We wrap up our US Open recaps with a deep dive into the championship weekend! Plus we get to finally reveal the winner of our snake draft. David rages against Boomers. Adam swears off Coke for good.

Sep 8, 202553 min

Ep 29US Open 2025 fan experience recap

Join us as we relive our unforgettable experience at the USO in New York City. We share behind the scenes how we got to interact with the athletes and our experiences navigating the grounds.

Sep 3, 202551 min

Ep 28US Open Round 1 Reactions (EMOTIONAL!!! SHOCKING) - Live From New York

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David and Rishi share their quick thoughts about what they saw on the grounds at the US Open this year. We meant to record more. We failed. We are ashamed.

Aug 29, 20256 min

Ep 27US Open 2025 Foreplay

Rishi and David dive into tips and tricks for navigating fan week and round 1 of the US Open. See how our Cincinnati picks did and David got mad at Rishi??? Don’t worry, we move past the gear talk very quickly this time.

Aug 18, 202555 min

Ep 26Trash Talking the Competition

This week we discuss the pros and cons of other tennis podcasts, recap the Canada Open, and choose our picks for The Cincinnati Open. Adam is a closeted one-handed backhander. We namedrop John Is**r about 6 too many times.

Aug 11, 202549 min

Ep 25WA State Open Recap: The Double Beatdown

First time WA Open matches. UTR matches. David achieved a tennis shot milestone. Adam is doing a mental and physical cleanse this week.

Aug 5, 202533 min

Ep 24Epic Host-on-Host Action, Match Mentality

Rishi and David recap the much-hyped UTR ladder match we played against each other, as well as what went through our heads during the match. We briefly revisit grip, string, and ball talk. David and Adam are playing the Washington State Open this week!

Jul 28, 202550 min

Ep 23What Grinds Our Gears: Tennis Pet Peeves and Wimbledon Finals Recap

On this week’s episode, we rant about our biggest tennis pet peeves - from grunting to “Questionable Calls” and share stories from our local tennis matches. To all the weekend warriors, this one’s for you. As promised, crazy celebrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIW8SETaH9o (Laughter guaranteed!)

Jul 14, 20251h 4m

Ep 22Wimbledon onsite experience continued: down with the system!

The trio continues recounting their Wimbledon experience and rage against the machine known as the ticketing system. David comes crawling back to Adam for stringing services. Rishi’s legs hate him this week. Adam is making a comeback from his cramping fiasco.

Jul 7, 202559 min

Ep 21The reality of the Wimbledon fan experience

David spills the beans on what it was like to attend Wimbledon in person, including the queue system, the rainy night in the tent, the grounds, and being in the sacred temple known as Centre Court. Adam lost his cramp virginity at a local tournament, unfortunately having to retire while ahead. David won all 8 of his week's matches, including going 3 for 3 on match tiebreaks. We make our picks for Wimbledon winner predictions.

Jun 30, 202555 min

Ep 20String Theory and Ball Busters: Grass Season Shenanigans

Strung out on tennis gear? Join Adam, Rishi, and David as they dive into the wild world of strings and balls, debating types, gauges, poly bs gut, and the balls tierlist. Rishi claims serving’s a breeze (spoiler: it’s all in the toss), Adam is drilling for an upcoming tournament, and David’s ladder matches are heating up. Plus, we dissect Bublik’s Halle achievements and throw some spicy Wimbledon predictions. It’s a bit edgy, a lot funny, and totally questionable.

Jun 24, 20251h 14m

Ep 19Return of the Jedi

David, Rishi, and Adam kick back on Rishi’s couch to break down recent match play, training sessions, and comeback wins. They dive into the quirks of tennis scoring, from traditional formats to UTS and Next Gen experiments. Most importantly: Rishi’s return from the Dink side

Jun 20, 202553 min

Ep 18The 3.5 Nationals Dream Dies at Playoffs. Plus the High School Coaching Experience with Tyler Yezman.

We are joined by Tyler Yezman (@ty_yez) and Adam to chat about the experience of being a first-time high school tennis coach in Seattle! David's 3.5 league season has ended with a playoffs loss. Come along with us as we reflect on our first time high school coaching experience. If you are a high school tennis player, this one is for you!

Jun 9, 202555 min

Ep 17US Open Ticketing: The Inside Scoop

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Get all of the insider knowledge for buying US Open tickets here! We discuss everything from which days of the tournament to attend, to what type of ticket to buy. We also recap our weekly matches, including more host-on-host action, as well as regional tournaments. Reference site: https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/

Jun 6, 202541 min

Ep 16Is Tennis About Having Fun, or Winning?

David has an existential crisis. We preview this year's Roland Garros.

Jun 2, 202543 min

Ep 15Bonus Episode: Bay Club Brawl

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On this bonus episode, David chop it up with a friend of the pod. @samir_ingle

May 28, 202529 min

Ep 14Tennis Tales from the Bay Area: A Journey to the French Open

Rishi and David swap tennis stories, from courtside at the French Open to battling wind at Bay area tennis courts. They dive into Parisian culture, food, and language, then wrap up with Rome results and a review of King Richard and the legacy of the Williams sisters.

May 21, 202540 min

Ep 13"Weakness does not exist in my dojo" - Insert tears from Adam

On this week's episode, we catch up on our tennis matches, training sessions, and fitness journey. We are joined by another friend of the pod, Jesus. Part fitness trainer, part tennis player, all holy in everything gym related. @jesusrios1229

May 12, 202552 min

Ep 12Scumbag weather, effective practice plans. Jesus is my personal trainer 💪

In this week's episode, we take a moment of silence for a friend that recently passed away while playing tennis. We reflect on the highs and lows on and off the court. Deep dive into our tennis results and practices. Rome Open picks and dark horses to watch out for.

May 6, 202535 min

Ep 11Mental Gymnastics, Clay Drama, Can Adam pronounce Stuttgart?

This week, The Gang serves up a lively tennis recap! David dives deep into the psychology of the game, exploring strategies for playing when your opponent seems to have checked out, and debating the sting of losing big versus losing close. We round things off with clay court confessions, the latest Stuttgart updates, and a fiery breakdown of the highly anticipated Iga vs. Penko match-up. Complete with 'Questionable Calls' and bold Madrid predictions, this episode is packed with insights, drama, and plenty of tennis talk!

Apr 26, 202543 min

Ep 10Gripping Tales: tennis club policy changes and more host-on-host action

We recap matches of the week, discus new policies at the local club, and get grippy with it. 😏 We have stickers; DM us is you want one! Follow us on Instagram @Questionable.pod

Apr 9, 202543 min

Ep 9All of us are losers. Did Rishi turn to the dark side?

From practice matches to official USTA battles, we break down who we played, how we felt, and the ups and downs of our performances. Join us as we venture into tennis taboo territory. We're gonna throw everything at you, even the KITCHEN sink.

Apr 1, 202548 min

Ep 8Can PTPA drain the swamp? We get some help to answer that question

This week, we’re excited to welcome special guest Naveen to the pod! Together, we dive into the PTPA lawsuit that is shaking up the tennis world. We also break down predictions for the Miami Open, exploring surprise dark horses, potential champions, and everything in between. To round out the excitement, our hosts, Rishi and Adam battle it out on the courts. Good references for the PTPA Lawsuit: Monday Match Analysis: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=1ff43b24ef434d15 The Tennis Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v9XoT3qEBgcz0g5gK6eyi?si=9ff623012ed14e17

Mar 24, 202558 min

Ep 7Tennis Origins

On this episode, we dive into our personal journeys with tennis—starting from humble beginnings with Goodwill rackets to playing on the vibrant streets of San Francisco. Join us as we reminisce about our first swings, the lessons learned playing pick up tennis in the park, to where we are now. Check out Vision Tech: @SwingVision @optiswing Online Coach: @BoundlessTennis

Mar 17, 202545 min

Ep 6Do tennis players have an eating disorder? Doing our part to keep Portland weird.

Welcome back to the trio of debauchery. Taking a road trip from Seattle to Portland, two of us checked out the Nike and Adidas stores. Find out what our haul looked like. One of us has the weirdest post workout recovery process. Guess who?

Mar 12, 202544 min

Ep 5How many kidneys does it take to book a court?

The band is complete! David, Adam, and Rishi are here to talk about the costs of the tennis lifestyle. From strings to shoes to court reservations, and the cost of everyone’s favorite fuzzy yellow balls.

Mar 11, 202547 min

Ep 4Bag check! Pro players: separate but not equal

This is our first episode with our not so silent co-host Rishi! We talk recent matches, bag choices, and the recent US Open mixed doubles format change from the fan perspective.

Mar 4, 202540 min

Ep 3Who's your daddy? The co-ed experience and more racquet nerdgasming

Adam and David are back with another action-packed episode, sharing their latest match experiences—including a showdown against a teenager! They also take a deep dive into the ultimate gear nerd rabbit hole, dissecting not just racquets and strings but also shoes and bags. From performance-enhancing footwear to the perfect tennis bag setup, they break it all down with insights, banter, and maybe a few hot takes. Don't miss this gear-lover’s dream episode! 🎾🔥

Feb 12, 202551 min

Ep 2Do tennis players get GAS? Confessions of a serial racquet-holic

In this episode, Adam and David talk about workouts, play styles, match scenarios, clothing brands, and racquet choices. David confesses that he is a serial racquet-holic.

Feb 12, 202550 min

Ep 1Shot ranking, ball choice, and Australian Open retrospective

In this pilot episode, David and Adam discuss various topics such as rank your shots, outfit choices, and ball quality, then move on to talk about pro players' strokes and share our thoughts on this year's Australian Open results and shenanigans.

Feb 12, 20251h 8m