Tennis Channel Live Podcast

Jason Goodall joins the TC Live Podcast for the very first time to discuss how he went from player to play-by-play broadcaster and the ins and out of calling tennis matches. Goodall breaks down all the action in Doha & Rotterdam, gives his thoughts on Roger Federer's upcoming return in Dubai next week, and much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nico Pereira is back on the TC Live Podcast this week to recap the 2021 Australian Open, which culminated in Grand Slam titles for Novak Djokovic & Naomi Osaka. The former player & current analyst also discusses the recent surge of teenager Coco Gauff in Adelaide, the return of Roger Federer to the courts, & the 2021 International Tennis Hall of Fame class. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's championship weekend in Melbourne, and Tennis Chanel's own Paul Annacone breaks down all the action in store as the 2021 Australian Open reaches it's culmination. Annacone discusses Naomi Osaka's brilliance, where Serena Williams goes from here, Jen Brady's feel good run to the final, and whether Daniil Medvedev has what it takes to complete his climb to the top against 8-time Australian Open Champion Novak Djokovic. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live features the best of "TC Live at the Australian Open." Segments include interviews with Pat Cash, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, & My Tennis Life Season 5 star CiCi Bellis. Also some good discussions on Ash Barty, Nick Kyrgios, & Sofia Kenin, and our own Jimmy Arias checks in as well. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis Channel's worldwide correspondent Prakash Amritraj joins the TC Live Podcast this week to discuss the resumption of the tennis tours in Australia. Prakash breaks down the drama-filled action at the ATP Cup, assesses the early form of Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and several other of the top ranked ladies, & gives his thoughts on the 2021 Australian Open singles draws. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American rising star Taylor Fritz joins the TC Live Podcast this week, to discuss his preparations and expectations down under in Australia, as he prepares to start his 2021 campaign. Fritz discusses his professional journey since turning pro in 2016, describes in great detail his dedication and approach to the game, and explains what he feels is the next step in his young career. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Brady joins this week's episode of the TC Live Podcast, as she is in the midst of her quarantine before competing in Australia. Listen as Brady explains how she fell in love with tennis as a youth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, why going to college at UCLA was so important for her, and discuss in great detail the steps she took & the habits she built to have an amazing breakthrough in 2020. She also re-lives that Cinderella run to the semifinals of her home slam at the US Open, and explains why food is everything to her! Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest on the TC Live Podcast is 4-time Grand Slam Champion and former World #1 Jim Courier, who breaks down the recent action from the first tournaments of the 2021 tennis season. Listen as Courier explains what adjustments players have to make to a unique schedule, who's catching his attention, and what to expect as players from both tours prepare to enter the 2021 Australian Open quarantine bubble next week. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Only four men remain at the 2020 Nitto ATP Finals, and Tennis Channel Commentator Steve Weissman is here to discuss all the action on the courts in London. Weissman examines Rafa's sustained excellence as he pursues a first year end title, how Novak Djokovic has managed to maintain his focus as he chases history, and whether Dominic Thiem or Daniil Medvedev can knock off the legends in their way of the trophy. He also recaps his experiences calling matches and hosting shows during the pandemic, and looks ahead to the 2021 season set to begin in Australia. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former top five player and current Tennis Channel analyst Jimmy Arias joins the show to preview the upcoming ATP Finals, taking place for the final time at the O2 Arena in London. Arias breaks down Rafael Nadal's chances at his first ATP Finals title, what to expect from World #1 Novak Djokovic, and what to expect from each of the early matchups in the final tour event of the season. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast features our very own Nicolás Pereira breaking down all the action in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris. Pereira also discusses Rafael Nadal collecting his 1000th victory, Diego Schwartzman qualifying his the ATP Finals in London, and which young players are on the rise. And don't miss his thoughts on the potential switch to electronic line judging in the near future. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features broadcaster Noah Eagle to discuss a wide array of topics, including his upbringing in sportscasting and how he landed gigs at Tennis Channel & with the Los Angeles Clippers. He also breaks down how he approaches calling matches, his experiences at this past French Open, what advice he would give to aspiring broadcasters, and which tennis players have his full attention as the season winds down. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast features the debut of guest analyst and current coach of Sloane Stephens, Kamau Murray. Listen to his analysis on Sloane's 2020, the the tentative plans for the 2021 Australian Open, and much more. Other segments include thoughts on Coco Gauff's season, Andrey Rublev's rise in the rankings, and Novak Djokovic's record-setting pursuit of weeks ranked #1. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features commentator and former tour pro Louise Pleming recapping a highly entertaining two weeks at Roland Garros, culiminating in the upcoming final matches. Pleming previews the women's contest between regining Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin & rising Polish teenage star Iga Swiatek, and the 56th encounter between tennis legends Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic on the men's side. And she also explains how a random interaction led to the formation of her foundation Rally4Ever, aimed at improving mental health for everyone. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prakash Amritraj joins the TC Live Podcast to discuss an eventful first week of the 2020 French Open, which saw Serena Williams withdraw, many seeded players on the women's side falter, & the male trio of Nadal, Djokovic & Thiem continue to excel. Prakash breaks down how the fall conditions and bubble atmosphere are making a difference on the court, and dissects the importance of physical and mental fitness on the tennis tour and in life in general. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the TC Live Podcast Russ Thaler joins to discuss the 2020 French Open, beginning this weekend in Paris, Thaler breaks down how the tournament being played in the fall will be different, whether Simona Halep, Serena Williams, or another name will rise to the top of the women's draw, and what to make of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, & Dominic Thiem on the men's side. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ATP doubles mainstay Nick Monroe joins the TC Live Podcast to discuss what the scene was like in the US Open bubble, and how the players are adjusting to tennis on the red clay in Europe. Monroe breaks down Rafael Nadal's return, Novak Djokovic's plan to bounce back after the US Open, and Victoria Azarenka's hot streak that continues to impress. And he also sheds some light on his first week working as an on-air talent at Tennis Channel. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features Tennis Channel commentator & Sports Illustrated writer/editor Jon Wertheim, who breaks down the 2020 US Open leading into the singles finals to crown each champion. Listen as Jon dissects each outstanding women's semifinal, the different roads that each finalist made to get to the edge of a major championship, and adds some additional context to Novak Djokovic's default in his fourth round match. The show also includes a look ahead to the already in-progress clay court season with Roland Garros just a few weeks away, and a discussion on the future of Hawkeye in tennis. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's epiode of the TC Live Podcast features play=by=play broadcaster Alex Faust discussing the ins and outs of calling the action of the 2020 US Open. Listen as he describes the nuances of his profession, how the lack of a crowd impacts his commentary, and shares his favorite storylines and moments of the first week of tennis in New York City. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis.com Senior Editoral Manager Ed McGrogran joins the TC Live Podcast this week to preview the upcoming 2020 US Open, taking place without fans in New York City. As one of a very select few granted access to the grounds, Ed describes his impression of the atmosphere and venue without fans, including his reaction to the match play at the Western & Southern Open, which also took place in Flushing Meadows. He also breaks down the recent developments of the evaporating ATP Player Council, and gives his thoughts on the men's and women's singles draws at American's grand slam tournament. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis Channel's own Paul Annacone joins the show to recap Jennifer Brady's first career title in Lexington, Coco Gauff's maturity beyond her years, and the return of Serena to tennis. He also takes a detailed look at the upcoming unique edition of the Western & Southern Open, which is being played in New York this year on the same courts that will feature the US Open the following week. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show breaks down all the action at the inaugural Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky, which featured Serena & Venus Williams facing off for the 31st time, Coco Gauff picking up right where she left off, and tons of excitement on the court. Paul Annacone, Chanda Rubin & Steve Weissman also discuss the Italian Open's rumored plan to move their tournament a week up in the schedule, and the new health protocols introduced for the 2021 Australian Open. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pro tennis is officially back with the WTA event in Palermo, Italy, & Tennis Channel commentator Jan-Michael Gambill joins the podcast to discuss the resumption of the tour after five long months. Gambill also analyzes the tentative plans for the US Open and their strict bubble rules, defending champ Rafael Nadal headlining a group of players not entering the Grand Slam event in New York, & Serena Williams' return to the court next week in Lexington. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast guest is none other than Tennis Hall-of-Famer Tracy Austin. The youngest inductee ever at age 29, Tracy discusses her tennis journey from prodigy to winning two US Open titles, and the influences that helped her along the way. She also discusses the upcoming resumption of the tennis tours, Serena's return, who could emerge as potential US & French Open contenders, and her favorite aspects of broadcasting. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the fastest rising American men's tennis players Reilly Opelka joins the TC Live Podcast to discuss returning to the court in 2020, how he worked hard to stand out in a competitive USTA junior program, and which influences and habits made a difference in his career breakthrough year of 2019. The #39 ranked player in the world also breaks down his underrated speed, his favorite matches, and much more on this highly insightful look at the 22-year old tennis pro. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features an interview with American WTA player Shelby Rogers. Listen as she discusses growing up in Charleston, her 2016 Cinderella run to the French Open quarterfinals, overcoming the physical & mental challenges of the injury that sidelined her career for a year, and her thoughts on participating in the Credit Bank One Invitational Exhibition next week in her hometown. Rogers also breaks down her favorite cities to play in & visit, her enormous fandom of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, and her first time interacting with Roger Federer in this all-encompassing interview. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show features interviews with 2-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova & American doubles champion Bethanie Mattek-Sands, as well as Tennis Channel Live's Jimmy Arias discussing Nick Kyrgios' recent comments on his tennis goals, Roger Federer's latest setback, & the plans to salvage the 2020 US Open. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live podcast features interviews with 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and Americans Danielle Collins & Sam Querrey, And James Blake joins to discuss social justice and police brutality in America, and the positive impact of professional tennis players stepping up and speaking out. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison Riske joins this week's TC Live Podcast to discuss her 11-year journey to becoming a top 20 tennis player, a Wimbledon quarterfinal run in 2019 that ended with a thrilling match against Serena Williams, and how she's worked diligently to improve certain aspects of her game. Riske also recaps her first competitive matches in months at the recent UTR pro series event, and she provides a glimpse at life as a pro tennis player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast features interviews with current top 20 Americans Madison Keys & Alison Riske, as well as one with Caroline Garcia, a member of the reigning Fed Cup Championship team of France.. The show also includes some Davis Cup memories with Mats Wilander & the Bryan Brothers, Andy Roddick's thoughts on the greatest rivalries in tennis, and his ability to play peacemaker between McEnroe & Connors. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast has a special guest, as American standout Tommy Paul joins the show to discuss a wide-range of topics. The up-and-coming pro discusses getting back on the court for the recent UTR event, how he achieved the biggest breakthrough of his career at the start of 2020, and his inner-belief that propelled him to new heights on the court. Tommy Paul also dishes on living in quarantine with Reilly Opelka, where his basketball game stacks up compared to the other ATP pros, & much more, Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Australian Open Week on the TC Live Podcast, featuring special interviews with former champions Victoria Azarenka & Caroline Wozniacki, American Tennys Sandgren, & Canadian syrup chugging sensation Vasek Pospisil. And don't miss Andy Roddick providing commentary, observations, & comedy like only he can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's US Open Week on the TC Live Podcast, which features interviews with 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu, American veteran John Isner, and young upstart Caty McNally. Also featuring an appearance from the legend Billie Jean King, actor and diehard tennis fan Paul Wesley, & Andy Roddick on his US Open memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wimbledon is the theme of this wee's TC Live Podcast, as we look back at the last five years of dramatic action at the All England Club. Featuring interviews with Pat Cash & Tim Henman, Andy Roddick breaking down some iconic men's final matches, & much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roland Garros is the focus of this week's TC Live Podcast, that features analysis from former two-time French Open Champion Jim Courier, & interviews with past winners Michael Chang & Jelena Ostapenko. Andy Roddick breaks down Rafa's dominance on the Clay & a potential 2020 US Open without fans, and much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the best of History Week on the TC Live Podcast, featuring interviews with legends like Billie Jean King & Martina Navratilova, Jon Wertheim & Mike Lupica on Bud Collins, & our own Mary Carillo & Leif Shiras discussing the one and only Vitas Gerulaitis. Also our newest Tennis Channel contributor Andy Roddick shares more insight and stories, Madison Keys joins to discuss the break in the tennis season & her new off-court endeavor, and much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the tennis season suspended due to COVID-19, Tennis Channel Live focuses this week on the ultimate question: who is the greatest of all-time? Our crew of tennis analysts counts down the top 100 players in the game's history, with special help from guests Andy Roddick, Stan Smith, & many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast analyzes the global coronavirus outbreak, which rocked worldwide sports to its core. With every athletic event in the foreseeable future cancelled, professional tennis was not spared as the calendar was wiped clean of the events in Indian Wells, Miami, & beyond. Tracy Austin, Lindsay Davenport, Paul Annacone, & Steve Weissman discuss the current situation, and the ATP & WTA's handling of the 2020 schedule. Taylor Fritz also joins in-studio to chat about his fast start to 2020 & upcoming schedule, and the crew breaks down the the recent successes of Novak Djokovic & Coco Gauff. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2-time US Open Champion and Tennis Channel Commentator Tracy Austin joins the TC Live Podcast to preview the upcoming Indian Wells tournment. Tracy breaks down Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic's hot starts to 2020, Dominic Thiem's potential to defend his title, Sofia Kenin's level of play following her triumph in Melbourne, and what to expect from Serena Williams in the desert. The Hall-of-Famer also predicts which players she views as poised to make deep runs at this year's marquee event in California. Hosted by Mitch Michals & Ean Dunn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 year WTA veteran and current Tennis Channel analyst Chanda Rubin joins the show to discuss Maria Sharapova's decision to retire from tennis, how she'll be remembered, and the lasting impact she left on the sport. Chanda also discusses the current struggles for 2020 Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin, the resurgence of Gael Monfils, and what to expect from Venus Williams as she prepares for yet another year on tour. And don't miss her preview of the final matches in Doha, Dubai, & Acapulco this weekend. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran tennis broadcaster and recent USTA Midwest Hall of Fame inductee Leif Shiras joins the show this week to breakdown all the action from around the globe. Leif discusses the outlook for Roger Federer following arthroscopic knee surgery, Kim Clijsters' comeback in Dubai, and a pair of new teenagers on the ATP scene. And don't miss his unique analysis of the big upcoming matches in Delray Beach, Marseille, Rio & Dubai. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former player and current Tennis Channel analyst Nicolás Pereira joins the podcast this week to recap all the game's top stories from around the globe. Nico discusses the new Fed Cup structure & some tough choices for Team USA's roster, the contrasting levels of play between rising Russian star Andrey Rublev & struggling American Jack Sock, and the reversal of the suspension given to Columbian Doubles player Robert Farah. He also dives into Vasek Pospisil's interesting decision to start drinking maple syrup during matches, and previews the upcoming weekend of tennis in Rotterdam, St. Petersburg, & Long Island. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an epic pair of singles finals at the 2020 Australian Open, veteran tennis broadcaster Ted Robinson joins the TC Live Podcast to discuss those two dramatic matches that he called. Listen as Ted breaks down Sofia Kenin's first major triumph, Garbine Muguruza's run as an unseeded player to the final, and the current state of the women's game with yet another first time grand slam champion. Ted also dives into Novak Djokovic's heroic five-set victory to claim a record 8th title in Melbourne, where Dominic Thiem goes from here, and some of his favorite memories from his first Australian Open experience. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TC Live Podcast features an interview with Goran Ivanisevic, who was recently announced as a member of the 2020 International Tennis Hall of Fame class. The crew analyzes another chapter in the Djokovic/Federer rivalry, and gives a detailed breakdown of Coco Gauff's success in Australia. Paul Annacone calls in from Melbourne to discuss a variety of topics including the tennis world's reaction to the death of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, the upcoming Australian Open Finals that will see Sofia Kenin take on Garbine Muguruza and Novak Djokovic battle Dominic Thiem, and give his personal account of Pete Sampras' emotional win over Jim Courier in the 1995 Australian Open quarterfinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Tennis Channel Live Podcast takes a look at all of the action in Melbourne at the year's first Major, the Australian Open. Tournament director & Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley joins to discuss the highly successful Rally For Relief event & other initiatives his team is working on. Our own Jimmy Arias stops by to break down the recent success of several American players, and a star-studded crew including Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Jon Wertheim, & Brett Haber analyze the play of Daniil Medvedev & Nick Kyrgios as the Australian Open rages on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on TC Live the Podcast, former world #5 and Tennis Channel's own Jimmy Arias joins to get everyone set for the 2020 Australian Open. We introduce our game show style segments "Buy, Sell or Hold" and "On the Line" to forecast the outlook for Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, and American Men's & Women's tennis going into to Melbourne. And Arias goes into detail about the recent ups and downs of Sloane Stephens & Madison Keys, while also breaking down the exciting early round matchups in both singles draws. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Weissman hosts this week's podcast, as the TC Live Crew takes a look at the biggest stories of the week. Topics include Riley Opelka's criticism of the ATP Cup Format, Stefanos Tsitsipas & Daniil Medvedev losing their cool on court, and expectations for Ashleigh Barty and Coco Gauff in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Haber, Lindsay Davenport & Jimmy Arias discuss all the action from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, the ATP Paris Masters, and other top headlines from the tennis world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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