
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsTennis | |||

On today’s show Paul is joined by Zach McKenzie from the Houston Tennis Club, OutSmart Magazine and My Gay Houston. We've got an insider’s take on the VIP treatment at the US Clay Championships, and once again worship at the altar that is the Monte C... more
Grab a towel and join Paul with special guest and pod favorite Ivy Pochoda as they break down the wet and wild action coming out of Miami. In honor of March Madness, we have our own Sweet 16, Elite 8, and Final 4 but Ball Boys style. We celebrate the... more
Today Paul is joined by hottie merch model and two time ball boy Ben Kersten to break down the latest from the desert as we’re talking all things Indian Wells. We breakdown the hottest matches, and we talk about the players matching the hottest break... more
We keep the love going this episode as we are joined by special guest Ball Boy, Tom Vellner, author of Thirty Love. This gay tennis romance novel comes out March 10th everywhere. We talk about the slow burn of a romance novel, the logistics of fallin... more
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Great podcast for Tennis and laughs!!
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!! 🎾👏✨⭐️🏳️🌈
YOU MUST listen to this podcast - these guys know their tennis and it’s super entertaining- ball’s in your court - sub-scribe!!!
Billy and Paul are the bomb diggity! 🔥 Forget Netflix’s Break Point, Ball Boys is your one stop shop
These guys know their tennis and are hysterical!
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A witty, tennis-obsessed show that blends humor with in-depth takes on pro tennis, with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ representation and the culture surrounding the sport. Episodes frequently mix playful banter with thoughtful commentary on tournaments, player antics, and on-court fashion, while also centering guest perspectives from media, coaching, and LGBTQ+ tennis communities. The hosts' chemistry is a standout feature, delivering approachable analysis, recurring segments, and celebratory as well as critical takes on news, matches, and personalities in the tennis world. A notable draw is the blend of lighthearted humor with substantive discussion about representation, community, and the sport's evolving landscape, which can feel both enter... more
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Recent guests on The Ball Boys include:
1. Zach McKenzie
2. Ivy Pochoda
3. Tom Vellner
4. Charles Conoly
5. Eric Swartau
6. Adam Laroche
7. Benjamin Kersten
8. Brian Bradley
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