
The Behind the Racquet Pod is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner Mike Cation.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Mike (Cation) here. I've known Michael Kosta since I started working in tennis, right out of college, when Craig Tiley asked me to be the public address announcer for the University of Illinois Men's Tennis team, in 2001. He and Amer Delic came in to... more
This podcast drops as Federico Gomez is just about an hour away from his first Australian Open appearance, taking on Joao Fonseca in the first round of qualies here on a Tuesday in Melbourne.
His route is an unusual one, having gone through a junior... more
Johannus Monday enters 2025 at 371 in the world, but as we know on the BTR Pod, the ranking very rarely tells the full story.
The 6'6" lefty has evolved immensely over the last five years, and ended the 2024 season with three straight 25K titles, an... more
Canadian Davis Cup Champion Gabriel Diallo joins Mike on the pod this week. The 23 year old provided another big jump in the rankings in 2024, moving in to the top 100 on the back of his first ATP Final in Almaty.
We discuss his beginnings, his quit... more
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I found this pod after watching AO 2024 (first time following tennis tournament). I think you guys are great - especially for American inside perspective. Please keep going!
I enjoy Mike Cation’s interviews with players from the Challenger Tour.
Love the behind the scenes and stuff. - Sam, Author of Buy This, Not That
Listening to Chris Eubanks on the episode today he brought up college tennis. One player who I’d love to hear interviewed on his perspective on College tennis then and now is Mitchel Krueger. He was supposed to go to Texas A&M, but in the 11th hour went pro instead. I’d like to know if he has any regrets on that decision, or what council he would offer to a top ranked Jr Player in a similar situation to his?
First off let me say, I enjoy the podcast and have since you started it.
Netflix is looking for viewers, I understand how you and Noah are personally upset that there are many competing stories in the lower rankings, at the Challenger and even Futures level. One of my personal pet peeves is Tennis at eh macro level basically ignores the adaptive/wheelchair competition. There are a myriad of compelling storylines in that particular facet of tennis.
Netflix appeals to a broader audience. The c... more
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A unique exploration of professional tennis, focusing on the personal experiences and insights of players beyond the top ranks, this podcast provides an intimate look at their journeys. Topics frequently discussed include mental health, career transitions, and the daily challenges athletes face on the tour. The informal conversation style presents a mix of serious and lighthearted themes, making it relatable and engaging for both avid tennis fans and casual listeners alike. Notably, the hosts, themselves active players, create a candid atmosphere that encourages guests to share their own stories, leading to rich and diverse content.
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Recent guests on Behind the Racquet Pod include:
1. Johannus Monday
2. Gabriel Diallo
3. Nate Lammons
4. Learner Tien
5. Ethan Quinn
6. Nishesh Basavareddy
7. Cooper Williams
8. Marcus Willis
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