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The Ball Boys

The Ball Boys
Tennis
WTA
Australian Open
Coco Gauff
ATP
Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz
Andy Murray
Rafa Nadal
Yannick Sinner
Labor Cup
Miami Open
Jasmine Open
Chengdu
Serena Williams
Emma Raducanu
ATP Tour
WTA Tour
Danielle Collins
Iga Swiatek

Welcome to The Ball Boys, the podcast for anyone who's gay for tennis. We're hardcore tennis enthusiasts with soft-core senses of humor. From discussing our weekly Lobsbians to playing games like Dad, Daddy, or Dandy, we put the fuzz on the balls. All while tackling the latest upsets, outbursts, insights and downloads in professional tennis.

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Latest Episodes

Paul is joined by the first member of the Ball Boy Development Program, tennis fanatic and hair deity Benjamin Kersten, to talk the ins and outs of the Asian swing of the ATP and WTA tours. We give some love to Iga and Coco for their recent form on a... more

The Ball Boys are wrapping up the US Open like half the field is wrapping up their shoulders, wrists, and egos. Tune in as Paul and Matthew run down the top moments from the men’s and women’s competitions. We celebrate the Taurus champions Carlos Alc... more

And Just Like That, we’re back in the Big Apple for one last slam in 2025. And Matthew Coleman is back, debuting a hot new beard and some extra hot takes on all the action leading up to the US Open. We send off Cincinnati in true WKRP fashion, debate... more

The Ball Boys are back with a Canadian Open recap where we continue a season of firsts. First wins, first masters titles, first dates! Ivy and Paul cover the tournaments highs and lows including a fresh set of Cold Plays. We have a deep dive into Ben... more

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Kersten
A grad student and tennis fanatic from UCLA.
Episode: Cup Sighs
Brian Bradley
Former college player and tennis coach
Coach BTV
Episode: Heat Strokes and Cold Plays
Colby Grey
Sports journalist, avid tennis player, Belgian expat
outsports.com
Episode: Grass Talk: Agreein' to Dis a Green
John Griffin
A multi-hyphenate actor, tennis player, and active member of Out Loud Sports in LA.
Episode: Clayja Vu
Ivy Pochoda
Writer for Racquet Magazine, author of novels such as Wonder Valley and Visitation Street, and former nationally ranked squash player.
Racquet Magazine
Episode: A-O, Let's Go!
Matthew Palooch
First-time guest and friend of the hosts
Episode: The Ballies
Matthew Coleman
Tennis enthusiast and contributor to the Tennis Fantasy League
Episode: The Nad-hall of Fame

Hosts

Paul Munkholm
Paul Moncol

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Love this Pod

    Great podcast for Tennis and laughs!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emunk15
    United States6 months ago
  • Love (see what I didn’t there??)

    If you love tennis, and also love to know what our favorite players have been wearing on the court, in detail, this podcast is for you!! I’d give it 6 stars if I could!! 🎾👏✨⭐️🏳️‍🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaddy742568
    United Statesa year ago
  • LOVE-LOVE this podcast🎾❤️

    YOU MUST listen to this podcast - these guys know their tennis and it’s super entertaining- ball’s in your court - sub-scribe!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blaked13
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredible

    Billy and Paul are the bomb diggity! 🔥 Forget Netflix’s Break Point, Ball Boys is your one stop shop

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_robnasty
    United States2 years ago
  • Cracks me up every time!

    These guys know their tennis and are hysterical!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohninSFO
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans of LGBTQ+ culture feel celebrated and seen in the discussions, highlighting the community's connection to tennis.
Listeners appreciate the light-hearted yet insightful take on tennis, emphasizing the hosts' humor and knowledge of the sport.
Listeners have expressed a desire for a more diverse representation among hosts to help distinguish voices.
The content is consistently described as entertaining, mixing educational elements with approachable humor.

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Apple Podcasts
#39
United States/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#102
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#125
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#57
Sweden/Sports/Tennis

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Nad-hall of Fame
Q: Who is your ultimate tennis icon?
Matthew's ultimate tennis icon is Barbora Krejcikova because of her passion and unique style of play.
The Nad-hall of Fame
Q: What makes you a ball boy?
Matthew describes his unusual entry into tennis, having not watched it until COVID and being drawn in by the narrative of matches.
The Ballies
Q: Who do you think will win the Australian Open?
I see Fritz winning either the Australian Open or the US Open.
The Ballies
Q: Who's your favorite tennis player?
Yannick Sinner.
The Ballies
Q: What got you hooked on tennis?
A relationship with another man that began in 2021 helped me get into tennis enthusiastically.

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Offering a vibrant mix of humor and tennis analysis, the discussions center around the latest happenings in the tennis world, including tournament recaps and player updates. The hosts, who share a connection to the LGBTQ+ community, highlight both the sport's competitive aspects and personal narratives, making for engaging content. Unique segments such as 'Dad, Daddy, or Dandy' and the use of humorous jargons like 'Lobsbians' showcase their distinctive approach, appealing to both avid tennis fans and those new to the sport. The combination of insightful commentary on performance and off-court antics invites listeners to appreciate tennis through a fun and relatable lens.

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The Ball Boys launched 3 years ago and published 51 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Ball Boys include:

1. Benjamin Kersten
2. Brian Bradley
3. Colby Grey
4. John Griffin
5. Ivy Pochoda
6. Matthew Palooch
7. Matthew Coleman

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