Out Wide Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Wimbledon 2026's first week delivered chaos, history, and fashion moments for days. Serena Williams' emotional singles return broke ESPN ratings records even in defeat, while Naomi Osaka's stunning upset of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka — paired with her now-iconic kimono-inspired kits — became the tournament's signature storyline. Coco Gauff pulled off a nail-bi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35: Roland Garros 2026 Recap & The Grass Court Swing Begins We're back with a Roland Garros week two recap that had us screaming, crying, and everything in between. Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at 19, dropping only 17 games in the second week and accepting the trophy in a custom Nike jacket that read "I'd like to thank myself" —...

Send us Fan Mail Week 1 of Roland Garros delivered pure unhinged energy, and Resh and Stef were SCREAMING — recording live together in San Francisco for the first time in two years. The biggest WTA story? Clayomi. Naomi Osaka walked out in a Germanier x Nike couture collab ("I look like the Eiffel Tower at night"), made it to the fourth round for the first time in her Roland Garros caree...

Send us Fan Mail Resh and Stef are BACK and they are UNWELL about clay season — in the best possible way. In this episode, your favorite hosts break down everything that happened between Charleston and Roland-Garros, and honey, there was a LOT. Elena Rybakina won Stuttgart and finally learned how to drive. Marta Kostyuk did a back handspring after winning the Madrid Open. Hailey Baptiste snapped a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 32: your full Miami Open recap. Resh and Stef break down Coco Gauff's gritty run to the final — four three-set matches (following a nerve injury scare @ Indian Wells) and a press conference moment that had us asking why men are still commenting on Black women's hair in 2026. They also cover Victoria Mboko's stunning quarterfinal run, Hailey Baptis...

Send us Fan Mail Resh and Stef are back with a full debrief on Indian Wells 2026 — and they have thoughts. Lots of them. First up, the duo recaps their first ever in-person collab event: the Tennis & Tea Dance with the Ball Boys Pod — a queer, boundary-free afternoon of live tennis, drag queens, specialty cocktails and unapologetic joy. Then it's straight into survival mode with their hon...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts: Resh (they/them) and Stef (she/her) Episode 30: Filling in the Gaps + Indian Wells 2026 Preview Hey Outwide fam! We're back with episode 30 catching you up on everything since the Australian Open. We open up about the heaviness of the current moment and how we're finding joy anyway — including our Tennis and Tea Dance event on March 7th at Mission Hills Country Cl...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Out Wide , Stef and Resh sprint (and occasionally rage-walk) through the 2026 Australian Open, an event that somehow managed to be thrilling, exhausting, political, inspiring, and completely sabotaged by ESPN at the same time. We start with the real final boss of the tournament: sports streaming capitalism . ESPN Plus? ESPN Unlimited? ESPN Select? Cable? VPNs? Mexico?...

Send us Fan Mail Resh and Stef kick off the Australian Open 2026 with a gloriously unhinged, deeply gay return to tennis nonsense, politics, and pure fandom. Putting the Tea firmly in WTA, they break down the draws, obsess over Coco Gauff’s glow-up era, dream big for Naomi Osaka, worship at the altar of Venus Williams, and ride hard for pod faves, rising stars, and queer icons across the tour. Alo...

Send us Fan Mail 🎾 The WTA stole the spotlight at the 2025 US Open! From Coco Gauff’s evolving game to Taylor Townsend’s standout run, and the always-iconic Venus Williams making her comeback, women’s tennis delivered unforgettable moments. Off the court, controversies kept buzzing—USTA censorship, Trump’s courtside appearance, and commentary missteps that prove the need for more diverse voices i...

Send us Fan Mail It’s soft girl summer, baby—and we’re serving it up with a side of grass stains and grand slams. In this episode of Outwide , Resh and Stef break down all the Wimbledon 2025 drama—from shocking upsets and major comebacks to Iga Swiatek’s grass-court glow-up. We talk Amanda Anisimova’s inspiring return, the not-so-cute side of online sports fandom, and whether reality TV relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail Resh & Stef serve up a spicy set of tennis takes, from the WTA’s groundbreaking fertility policy (babies and backhands? yes please!) to Coco Gauff’s domination at Roland Garros—manifesting her way to victory like the tennis wizard she is. They roast the French Open for sidelining women’s matches, gently drag the McEnroe bros for their “hot mic, cold takes” energy, and spotligh...

Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed episode of the OutWide Podcast, Resh and Stef go full clay mode as they preview Roland Garros 2025—and yes, they’re gay for Garros! From the emotional highs of Rafa Nadal’s farewell tribute to the fierce rise of Jasmine Paolini, the hosts break down all the key WTA storylines heading into the French Open. They dive into Coco Gauff’s rollercoaster season, the uni...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Resh & Stef dive into the WTA’s bold new rebrand, unpacking its shift from league-first to player-first storytelling. They break down how maternity policy updates are empowering women on tour and spotlight breakout stars like Alexandra Eala and Hailey Baptiste who are shaking up the scene. From the electric energy of the Miami Open to the clay-court chaos at t...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your sunscreen and a giant hat, because Stef and Resh are taking you straight to the desert for an Indian Wells 2025 deep dive! In this episode of The Out Wide Podcast , they dish on everything from the electric atmosphere to the jaw-dropping upsets that had fans (and players) questioning reality. The duo breaks down the women's draw, including the rise of young phenom M...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Australian Open 2025 recap you didn’t know you needed. Resh and Stef are back, and this time, they’re breaking down Madison Keys’ glorious Australian Open win. This woman didn’t just win—she leveled up, bossed up, and made the tennis world her kingdom. Someone get this legend a crown. But hold on—this isn’t just about tennis. Oh no. We’re talking mental health, ther...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Out Wide Podcast, Stef and Resh serve up a volley of hot takes and laughs as they break down the drama, triumphs, and fashion statements from Week 1 of the Australian Open 2025. They dish on the WTA's standout stars, including Coco Gauff flexing her tennis muscles, Destanee Aiava turning heads with her on-court vintage couture, and Emma Navarro fighting through...

Send us Fan Mail We’re Back! Kicking Off 2025 with our Australian Open preview & more Women’s Tennis! In the first episode of Outwide for 2025, Stef and Resh are back and ready to serve up some tennis talk with a side of chaos and joy. Reflecting on the past year, they dive into how tennis has been their escape amidst the madness—and now, they’re doubling down on women’s tennis. Spoiler: they’...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome to the Outwide Podcast! In this episode, Resh and Stef dive into the electrifying highlights of the 2024 US Open! From jaw-dropping upsets—looking at you, Carlitos Alcaraz—to Botic van de Zandschulp’s stunning run, they cover it all. Plus, hear about their digital detox at the Grand Canyon and the fashion hits (and misses) on the court. They'll chat about the women...

Send us Fan Mail Hey tennis fans and podcast pals! 🎉🎾 It’s Resh and Stef’s one-year podcast anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style! Join us as we look back on 365 days of tennis talk, growth, and—let’s be honest—some epic tangents. We’re diving into the latest buzz from the court, including the dynamic duo of Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz at the Olympics and Carlos’s double trouble learning...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, tennis enthusiasts and podcast party people! 🎉🎾 Resh and Stef are back, and we’re serving up a double shot of tennis fun, controversy, and a sprinkle of political flair. This week, we’re hitting all the major courts—Olympics, Washington, DC, Montreal, and Cincinnati Masters—while diving into the great prize money debate. Spoiler: it’s high time the WTA players get their fai...

Send us Fan Mail 🎾 Join Resh and Steph on the Outwide Podcast as they serve up the best of Wimbledon 2024! They dive into Wimbledon's all-white dress code, the hassle of time zones, and the post-COVID work-life juggle. Jasmine Paolini's tear-jerking match against Donna Vekic and Barbara Krejcikova's surprise win over Elena Rybakina steal the show. They cheer for Krejcikova's e...

Send us Fan Mail Wimbledon Week 2 Kiki 2024: Triumphs, Trials, and Tennis Legends In this lively episode, Resh and Stef spill the tea on Wimbledon 2024! From bouncing back from COVID-19 and beach escapades to battling heat waves, they cover it all. They laugh about the struggle of scoring Wimbledon tickets and cheer on Billie Jean King and Venus Williams in the fight for equal pay. They get sentim...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Welcome to another fun-filled episode with Stef and Resh! 🎙️ Both hot off epic European adventures, hitting up events and exploring vibrant cities. Tune in as they dish on the latest presidential debate drama and the intriguing possibility of a new candidate. Ever wondered about the sweet work-life balance in Spain and Portugal? They’ll tell you all about those dreamy afternoon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Stef crushed a 500-mile trek in her Hokas! Then, we dive into Olympics hype—the Alcaraz and Nadal team-up makes our dreams come true! Ever wonder why the French is called Roland-Garros? We got you. We also touch on the addition of roofs to the main courts and the challenges of night sessions this fortnight.   WTA: Swiatek vs. Osaka fireworks, plus Paolini's b...