Tuned Into Tennis

Welcome back to the show guys! This episode features a reflective conversation between Michael Coleman and I. Michael is CEO and Co-Founder of Crowned Scholars, a non profit organization targeted to the mentorship of young black boys in the Dallas, Texas area, Tune in as we discuss our own experiences in and around the concept of mentorship, experiences in Black Greek Letter Organizations, celebrating January as National Mentorship Month, and Mike utilizing his voice and motivated mindset through his own podcast. Get in Touch with Mike: Crowned Scholars - www.crownedscholars.org Mike Motivates - www.mikemotivates.com Uncover’d Podcast - https://uncoverd.mystrikingly.com Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Given the tough circumstances most of the world are still facing, listening to good music is most definitely a healthy outlet. Jazmine Sullivan releasing her most recent project is right on time! I honestly cannot say I've listened to ANYTHING other than "Heaux Tales" since I heard the project for the very first time. Listen in as friend to the show, Carl, and I discuss the entire track list and how each song has its own perfectly relatable meaning. Check Out: Jazmine Sullivan's semi-live NPR Tiny Desk at-home concert Heaux Tales Tracklist & Lyrics Australian Open Lead up Tennis Calendar Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Open the notes section of your phone and get ready because we've got a lot to teach you in this episode. Everyone cant be a tennis fanatic right out of the gate. It takes time! So listen as Keith and I discuss the basics of the sport, why we fell into the world of tennis, and throw out a few names of the legends in the game we think you should know and some of the new up and comers. WATCH: Why winning Wimbledon is the pinnacle of the sport Venus Williams moving like a gazelle in her prime Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the show! Anyone else having trouble writing “2021” in their notes? In todays episode we have special guest, Kirklan Hawes, here to liven things up! He is CEO of XLtribe.com and an award winning blogger and photographer. Kirklan has not only played a crucial role in my discovery and journey into big and tall modeling but, he’s passionate about the representation of larger bodies and loving the skin you’re in. If you’ve ever wondered how becoming a #BrawnModel fell into my lap, this is the episode you want to hear! We talk about the pros of creating a ground breaking brand and also some of the draw backs of fame like what we’ve seen recently in Lizzo facing backlash for her recent public body image. Tennis Updates: Serena Williams announces her intentions to play a warmup tournament before the Australian this coming February. Donald Young sets early sparks to his season in Delray Beach Coco Gauff leads charge of early round wins in Abu Dhabi. Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year you all! Its a blessing to say you made it out of 2020, isnt it? In todays episode we have special guest, Francis Lee Baker sharing his story as a prominent Content Creator, Model, Blogger, and Photographer! He wears many (stylish) hats and he balances them all with a such a refreshing and humble spirit. Tennis Updates: ATP and WTA announce their calendars to begin the brand new season featuring quarantine protocols and Covid-19 guidelines. The WTA also has quite the rebrand to usher in a new generation of tennis fans. Indian Wells is reportedly a no-go for the second straight year. Who Missed the Point This Week? John Isner Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Holidays Guys! Welcome back to the Podcast! Some really close friends of mine joined me on this episode to recap and reflect on what a crazy year 2020 has been. Between the Louisiana thunderstorms, flowing wine, and that unnecessarily squeaky chair, you're definitely guaranteed a laugh or three! Affectionately named "The Proud Family", listen in as we discuss some of our crazy moments and life gems. Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast: [email protected] Topics: Americas Next Top Model Bad Girls Club & Basketball Wives Tia & Tamera Interracial Dating The 2020 Presidential Election Processing and Coping with a Global Pandemic. Celebrating Academic Accomplishments Pros and Cons of Working From Home Quarantine Hobbies 3 Things You’re Grateful for in 2020 Most Played Songs of the Year Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks for tuning back into Missing the Point guys! Topics touched on in this episode: 2021 Australian Open preparations A Generous Djokovic Iga to Tecnifibre Megan Thee Stallions Debut Album People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive Darrel Walls of the Walls Group Hot Cakes and Twerk Offs at Dallas Restaurant goes viral New Segment Introduced! Make sure to rate and review the show :) Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook E-Mail the Podcast: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Missing the Point folks! This year has really felt like such a mess and that's putting it mildly. The mess certainly did not skip over this tennis season though, thats for certain. Listen into this weeks episode as our resident tennis enthusiast, Bryan, and I recap the ATP Finals in London, why Novak Djokovic cant keep his foot out of his mouth, what Andy Murray thinks the tennis tour should REALLY be doing, if Ash Barty deserves an asterisk next to her World Number 1 ranking, and much more. Follow the Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Keep up with Bryan, Here E-Mail the Podcast: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get this dance! In this weeks episode we are etching closer to the final moments of what has been a very interesting 2020 tennis season, If the tennis season was interesting, election night in America was all that and then some. It seemed like it never ended. Sort of like Beyonce's career. Funny how that works. Keep up with the Podcast, Here. E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weeks episode features Part 2 of the 2-Part conversation highlighting the world renowned Southern University Human Jukebox and the Fabulous Dancing Dolls in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The HBCU Homecoming season would be in full effect if we didn't have this pesky pandemic in our way so I figured I had to get together with my friends and reminisce on what we love about the best band in the world. Hope you enjoy! E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Enjoy the Band Video Playlist, Here. (A lot of videos are filmed in 4K Ultra HD so pull it up on your television for a better viewing experience!) Keep up with the Podcast, Here. Keep up with Bubba, Here Keep up with Djay, Here Keep up with the Band Here, and the Dolls, Here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Told y'all I'd be talking more than Tennis. If Beyonce can pay respect to HBCU Marching Band culture, surely I can too! This weeks episode features Pt.1 of a 2-Part conversation highlighting the world renowned Southern University Human Jukebox and the Fabulous Dancing Dolls in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With Homecoming Season rolling around I figured I had to get together with my friends and reminisce on what we love about the best band in the world. Hope you enjoy! E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Enjoy the Band Video Playlist, Here. (A lot of videos are filmed in 4K Ultra HD so pull it up on your television for a better viewing experience!) Keep up with the Podcast, Here Keep up with Bubba, Here Keep up with Djay, Here Keep up with the Band Here, and the Dolls, Here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last grand slam of the 2020 tennis season is in the books and it was weird as it was exciting. From parka jackets to cracking rackets, this tournament had its share of everything. Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek came away with the big trophies and my friend Bryan is back to help me discuss all the big storylines in Paris. Keep up with Bryan, here. Keep up with the Podcast, here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-The French Open is coming to its wild conclusion; Tory Lanez has charges stacking up higher than him; Megan Thee Stallion is still on top; Real Housewives throwing hooks; Republicans are NOT smelling great..again; and much more in between! Durand Bernarr Song Association: https://youtu.be/AN53nkBklcw Keep up with the pod: @missingpointpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ladies and Gentleman, I give you Paris in Spring time! (If you get that reference then you are my kind of people) Kidding. Its Fall, the pros are playing tennis on clay, and thats only half the story. My good friend, Najee, and I give you all our thoughts on this years staging of the French Open. Tune in for an interesting exchange between two tennis heads! Follow the pod on social media @missingpointpod Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't forget to keep up with the Pod on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @missingpointpod The 2020 tennis season strangely transitions to clay....in September so of course I'm filling you in on what the players are up to as the season progresses. This episode features the introduction of not one but TWO new segments to the show! "Down the Tea" where I break down all of the latest news in pop culture/ entertainment and "Holding and Breaking" where I share some of the things I'm loving at the moment and some others that are just flat out driving me crazy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Grand Slam tournament to be held during a global pandemic is in the books! Listen to myself and Bryan talk about all the things that left an impression on us after the last point was played in New York. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nostalgia combined with a pandemic equals tons of time to reminisce on a time when singers actually sang, Insert Brandy Verzuz Monica. Listen as my special guest Carl @__cinderfella and I talk all things 90's R&B and figure out who the boy is REALLY for. Brandy Vs Monica Playlist E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome everyone! Sit back, strap in, and prepare to listen to the very first episode of Missing the Point w/ Myles David. This podcast is dedicated to the Instagram scrolling, pop culture consuming, tennis fanatic who needs just one more podcast to see them through the work week. Hope you enjoy! Special Guest: Bryan Hudson E-Mail the Podcast with Inquiries, Suggestions, and Comments: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tunedintotennis/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices