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The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Mitch Michals, Bleav
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Jannik Sinner
Australian Open
Iga Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka
Roland Garros
Coco Gauff
Wimbledon
US Open
Daniil Medvedev
Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev
Ben Shelton
Naomi Osaka
Indian Wells
Tennis Channel
Mirra Andreeva
Taylor Fritz

Host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. This podcast features broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with The Inside-In Podcast

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Latest Episodes

Roland Garros is here, and we've got a comprehensive breakdown of the men's and women's draws on this episode! Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey return to the show to preview all the action in Paris, with Jannik Sinner as a historic favorite as he begins... more

Shelby Rogers joins the podcast to recap The Italian Open, where Elina Svitolina went on a sensational run to win the event for the third time. Rogers explains why Svitolina is better than ever and what finalist Coco Gauff can do to keep improving. T... more

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Steve Weissman joins the podcast to discuss all the drama in the pro tennis game, as the road to Roland Garros heats up. Weissman dives into Jannik Sinner's dominance as his aims to collect a fifth straight Masters title in 2026, and examines what it... more

Jessica McMillen, a USTA Committee member and Business Development Director for The Capital Area Tennis Association joins the podcast to share her own personal story within the game. McMillen explains how she became involved with tennis, what ignited... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Weissman
Premier broadcaster, Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel
Episode: Top Clay Court Storylines With Steve Weissman: Gauff and Swiatek Rev Up, Sabalenka and Djokovic Look Ahead and Sinner Seems Invincible
Jessica McMillen
USTA Texas volunteer, board member of American Heart Association
USTA Texas, American Heart Association
Episode: USTA Committee Member Jessica McMillen on Growing The Game And Tennis' Place As The Healthiest Sport In The World
Jill Craybas
Former professional player and top commentator
Episode: Jill Craybas on Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title, Jannik Sinner's Historic Dominance And More From The Clay
Brian Teacher
1980 Australian Open champion, former top-10 player, founder of FullCourtTennis
FullCourtTennis (FCT)
Episode: Brian Teacher on His Path From SoCal To The Pros, Winning The Australian Open and Founding FullCourtTennis Ton Connect Players To World Class Coaches
David Witt
Premier coach with decades on the Pro Tour, worked with Venus Williams, Jessica Pegula, Frances Tiafoe, and Aleks Kovacevic
Coach
Episode: David Witt on Breaking Into Coaching With Venus Williams and Working with Pegula, Tiafoe and Aleksandar Kovacevic
Charlie Eccleshare
Senior tennis writer at The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: An Injured Alcaraz, Fils and Shelton Take Titles and Rybakina Reigns In Stuttgart With Athletic Senior Writer Charlie Eccleshare
Paul Annacone
Coach, former player, Tennis Channel broadcaster
Episode: Paul Annacone On The Alcaraz/Sinner Era, Coaching Fritz, and The Future Stars of Tennis
Robbie Koenig
Legendary voice of the game, tennis broadcaster and guest on the show
Episode: Robbie Koenig On Fils' Miami Magic, Sinner's Sunshine Double Quest and Another Chapter of Sabalenka vs. Rybakina
Simon Cambers
Journalist; co-president of the International Tennis Writers Association; recurring guest
International Tennis Writers Association
Episode: Korda Defeats Alcaraz, Swiatek's Coaching Change and More From The Miami Open With JournalistSimon Cambers

Host

Mitch Michals
Host of the podcast and a seasoned tennis broadcaster known for critical draw analysis, match breakdowns, and engaging interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Happy I found this

    The host has a great voice and I am happy I found a tennis podcast with a host with an American accent. It is frequently updated and the topics that are discussed are interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nbsluyyz
    Canada8 months ago
  • Up there with the Best

    This is a great podcast - rivals The Tennis Podcast in my opinion … I just love this podcast - dude does a great job. Well done. Only thing I would change - post more podcasts; I need more of this greatness. Thanks!

    *update. Lately Mitch’s moans along with someone’s speaking is driving me MAAAD. Just little uh-huhs, mmm, small noises of agreement with the guest, etc. it is beyond distracting … this has gone from my 2nd fave podcast to one i listen to last on the list of tennis podcasts.

    Also,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MansonsMom
    United States8 months ago
  • Ciao for now

    One of my favorite tennis pods. Always a thoughtful assessment and a break from overwrought analysis. I must say Jimmy Arias is my favorite guest to listen to he is so pragmatic and his dry wit is appreciated. Excellent episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hola todos!
    United States8 months ago
  • Request to stop making noises when a guest is speaking

    Please stop saying “ mmhmm”and making noises when people are speaking!!! It’s so hard to listen to when you do that when I have headphones on. It’s really hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Vie_tennis
    United States10 months ago
  • You canNOT ve serious!

    Mitch: “Zverev is a likable guy…”

    I hate to say this because I really want to like your podcast, but I had to shut you off at the moment because from that point on you demonstrated zero lack of credibility. Is it important for you that athletes have character on and off the court? Apparently not. I don’t need to tell you anything about the man’s defects because you certainly as anyone else does. And yet you continue to ignore the repeated demonstrations of his narcissistic antisocial behavio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    unclejamo
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

This is a great podcast - rivals The Tennis Podcast in my opinion ... I just love this podcast - dude does a great job.
Please stop making noises when people are speaking!!! It's hard to listen to with headphones.
The host has a great voice and I am happy I found a tennis podcast with an American accent.
One of my favorite tennis pods. Always a thoughtful assessment and a break from overwrought analysis.
Mitch's guests bring credibility and the host draws out the stars of the sport.
The host's interpretation of tennis is appreciated and engaging.

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#16
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#15
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#29
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#11
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#22
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#42
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jill Craybas on Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title, Jannik Sinner's Historic Dominance And More From The Clay
Q: What factors contributed to Kostyuk's breakthrough in Madrid?
Craybas notes elite movement, emotional control, and a strong coach-player collaboration as central factors, along with smart scheduling and taking confidence from Rouen into Madrid.
Jill Craybas on Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title, Jannik Sinner's Historic Dominance And More From The Clay
Q: What has made Sinner so dominant this season, and how sustainable is it going forward?
The hosts discuss his relentless consistency, the narrowing margins for error, and his focus on self-improvement rather than chasing historic milestones, suggesting sustainability comes from internal drive and continual adjustments.
Brian Teacher on His Path From SoCal To The Pros, Winning The Australian Open and Founding FullCourtTennis Ton Connect Players To World Class Coaches
Q: What are the biggest changes in tennis coaching you've observed, and how does tech fit in?
He highlights the shift from single-hour lessons to a technology-enabled ecosystem, with remote coaching and data-driven feedback, and discusses adoption challenges among traditional coaches.
Brian Teacher on His Path From SoCal To The Pros, Winning The Australian Open and Founding FullCourtTennis Ton Connect Players To World Class Coaches
Q: What led you to start FullCourtTennis and how does the platform address common coaching gaps?
He explains the genesis from Coach's Eye/Ubersense-like tech to a scalable system with match tagging, multiple coaches, and a marketplace for stroke analysis, aimed at enabling players to learn more efficiently even without a big budget.
Brian Teacher on His Path From SoCal To The Pros, Winning The Australian Open and Founding FullCourtTennis Ton Connect Players To World Class Coaches
Q: How did your early environment in Southern California shape your approach to tennis and education?
Teacher describes Southern California as a tennis mecca with UCLA and other programs powering his development, and he explains how the college route combined with early pro exposure helped him transition to professional tennis and later coaching.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

What is The Inside-In Tennis Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced tennis-centric show that blends match analysis, data-driven insights, and insider perspectives from broadcasters, players, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently cover major tours, grand slams, and hot topics in the tennis calendar, with a strong emphasis on matchup dynamics, betting angles, and performance analytics. The host leans into practical takeaways, lively guest conversations, and a willingness to debate strategy, players' form, and the sport's evolving landscape. A notable strength is the mix of analytics-heavy discussions with candid, personality-driven conversations from recognized tennis voices, making it useful for listeners who want both heuristics and expert context when-following the sport.

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1. Steve Weissman
2. Jessica McMillen
3. Jill Craybas
4. Brian Teacher
5. David Witt
6. Charlie Eccleshare
7. Paul Annacone
8. Robbie Koenig

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