The Ball Boys

Buckle up for the most unpredictable Wimbledon in years as Paul is joined by a brand new ball boy, Kedzie Teller.  Of course we start with New Balls Please, including the debut of Name that Butt.  Plus we debate the pros and cons of the Serena Williams singles wild card, highlight some new entrants into the BaeTP and have our credit cards out for Jelena Ostapenko's new line of merch. And we fi...

We’re getting read and booked on the latest episode with the return of The Ball Boys Book Club!  Paul is joined by Edward Schmit, author of the new gay tennis romance, The Open Era .  We play New Balls Please and then dive deep into his debut novel, the steamy romance between Austin and Diego in a fresh take on rivals to lovers.  From the anxiety players face, to the important relationships betwee...

The Ball Boys are back to wrap up one of the most unexpected, chaotic Grand Slams in years.  Matthew Coleman joins Paul to recap the roller coaster that was Roland Garros and talking about the dangers of getting what you wish for.  And it’s Pride month, a time to remember our resilience no matter the hardship or who wins the title.  Also for Pride we’re switching things up our LGBTQ TWIT: L - Lobs...

Matthew Coleman is back to join Paul for a Roma recap and a preview of Roland Garros.  We debate what makes someone worth stanning and argue over being an Ostapenko versus a Sinner.  And with all the injured players taking time off, we rank who would make the best James Bond during their time off.  Plus we have new Lobsbians that ask the question "when would you pants yourself?" and we c...

Buckle up for a bull ride through Madrid as Nathan Frizzell joins as guest Ball Boy.  We cover all the ins and outs of Caja Magica with some Dark Magica, Magica Touch, and of course the model ball boys and girls.  The ATP is red for fifth as Jannik Sinner is absolutely un-toppable collecting yet another trophy. Plus we debate just how many times a former number 1 should lose in a row before the wi...

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 Carlo Masters.  And we visit the rumor mill to find out who broke up with who, who retired, and who stole who’s coach.  Plus we’ve identified the...

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 historic wins of Sinner and Sabalenka, debate Miami versus Indian Wells, and have a new BaeTP ranking with a new leader and this tournament’s Moist...

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 breakdowns around the tournament.  Sinner, Medvedev, Sabalenka and Rybakina just gave us one of the greatest final Sunday’s ever.  Plus we have a new set...

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 falling in love on tour, and the euphoria of queer stories where things work out in the end.  We also put Tom to work and talk the latest Lobsbians from Hi...

On today’s show Paul is joined by Charles Conoly from the Tennis Channel and we have caught the love bug just in time for Valentine’s day. Charles shares stories from Paul’s literal dream job at the Tennis Channel and we talk about our favorite players, tennis couples and wags. Plus we cover the latest from around the tour, including a Middle East sweep from the Czech girls. Don’t miss our game wh...

Paul is joined by Matthew Coleman to cover the Australian Open from top to bottom. From Carlos Alcaraz’s record breaking run to Rybakina’s beguiling domination we’re giving our take on the first slam of the year.  And something just felt a little off this year - whether it was great match ups that resulted in terrible match play, or the entire Italian team seeming to have tummy issues.  We have a...

For our preview special of the Australian Open, Paul is joined by pod mainstay Matthew Coleman to break down the action Down Under.  We cover the tops and bottoms of the tour as we boomerang from Medvedev’s new title to United Cups pure entertainment.  And we have our always 100% correct, backed by science, predictions of who is making runs on Rod Laver Arena and who is tumbling out of Margaret Co...

Welcome to the new season of The Ball Boys! Paul is joined by Ivy Pochoda to break down the off season action and everything from Heated Rivalry to Venus’s wedding to the heartbreak of the Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero split. We cover the battle of the sexists - oops, sexes! And we have two new games for you. With Heated Riv-rally we’re deciding who on tour is a Shane, an Ilya, a Scott, o...

It's time to celebrate the outfits and outbursts, the dudes and feuds, the hot shots and low blows of the ATP and WTA tours with the Second Annual Bally Awards. Paul is joined by his Golden Globes, Matthew Coleman and Matthew Paluch to give out the most prestigious awards in niche, gay, tennis, comedy podcasting. Find out who wins awards like Best Manchild - is it Daniil Medvedev or Jelena Ost...

The Ball Boys put the rear in year-end with the ATP and WTA Finals.  Paul is joined by media darling, Brooklyn tennis icon, and co-creator of Talk Hole, Eric Schwartau, to break down the final stops on the tour.  We discuss the ASMR of tennis, debate tennis etiquette and that tainted WTA finals ceremony. Plus we cover who came out on top in 2025 between Carlos and Jannik and we have some predictio...

The Ball Boys are putting the slice in sliced and diced for a special Halloween episode.  Paul is joined by OutLoud Sports’ own Adam Laroche (@adamlaroche) and we cover the ghouls and goblins of the tour from Shagnhai to Basel. We talk about our favorite final girl moments, and review tennis terrors with “She Already Done Had Curses.”  Plus we have some ideas on where the next Masters 1000 should...

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 and off the court, have some ideas for how to get butts in the seats at the China Open, and try to solve the mystery of Jannik Sinner’s tummy.  And in...

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 Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka who really are meeting the moment.  We have SIX Lobsbians for you from the players puppy cam to red hot matches.   And we re...

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 what worked and didn’t about the mixed doubles at the Open (let’s just say we were mixed about the mixed), and we consult our crystal balls for the...

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 Shelton - has he found a new gear that the tour should be afraid of? And why is the gear he wears always drenched in sweat? And we finish things o...

The Ball Boys have a new B in town, with Coach B joining us to break down the action from the ATP and WTA tours.  We’re recapping the hot hot action coming out of DC, including live reactions to the men’s final.  Sorry Ms Kidman, heartbreak does NOT feel good in a place like this.  We also have this summer’s must see TV show, where Venus finds a new mixed doubles partner Bachelorette style.  And w...

Pop the corks and toss the strawberries, we are done with Wimbledon.  Join Paul and Colby to break down the hits and misses from two weeks on grass. We sum up the tournament by deciding how many balls it gets in our new rating system S.E.R.V.E.  Plus we have a proposal for how to save the players sanity, no cap - actually all cap.  And we finish off with a game that deciphers how Novak Djokovic ca...

It’s time for the Crown Jewel of the Grand Slams and we’re breaking down the grass, talking trash, and covering the sass.  Reporter, former top junior, and grass enthusiast Colby Grey (no relation to Sasha or Kerri) joins as this week’s co-host and talks about his time playing with some of today’s pros and he does his best to keep Federer in the GOAT debate.  Plus we have a few modest proposals fo...

For this special Father’s Day episode we’re celebrating all the dads and daddies of the tennis tour.  Join Paul and Ivy as we cover as many dads as possible and play some brand new games like Who’s Your Daddy, and Dad, Daddy, or Dandy.  We talk about our favorite dads of the tour and predict who will be the next dad to win a grand slam.  And of course we have a new BaeTP but this one is just for t...

Paul and Matthew are showering off the Terre Battue of Roland Garros and recapping what’s been one of the most entertaining grand slams in recent history.  We’re vamos’ing ourselves for Pride Month and bringing you the best stories from Paris. From sending off Rafa in style to the top talent bringing their A games to lots of jockeying for the BaeTP top 8.  Plus we play French Roast and French Toas...