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The Inside-In Tennis Podcast
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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Episodes
Brad Stine on Tommy Paul's Turbulent 2025, an Epic US Open Night Match, and ATP Coaching Insights 22.09.2025 53:17
Brad Stine's been a premier ATP coach for several decades with players such as Jim Courier, and he joins the podcast to discuss an eventful season working with American star Tommy Paul. Stine reveals how the pair overcame health and other odd circumstances to churn out some good results, and recounts that epic night match at The US Open where Paul emerged victorious over Nuno Borges, well after mi...
Laver Cup Preview with Amy Lundy: Agassi leads Fritz and Team World vs. Alcaraz and Team Europe 19.09.2025 37:29
Amy Lundy joins to discuss The 2025 Laver Cup, as the very best players in men's tennis battle for bragging rights in San Francisco. Lundy dives into the history of this new popular event, and why introducing Andre Agassi and Yannick Noah as captains is another huge addition to the team competition. The journalist looks at whether Carlos Alcaraz can continue riding high after the US Open, how Tayl...
Sandra Zaniewska On Working With Marta Kostyuk, Mic'd Up Coaches and Why There's No Predicting Life On Tour 16.09.2025 39:25
WTA coach Sandra Zaniewska joins the podcast for a great conversation about life on tour, as she has guided Marta Kostyuk to another successful season. Zaniewska reveals how the pair have handled the ups and downs of a grueling tennis season, and why having continuity is a valuable tool at the pro level. The coach also gives her thoughts on coaches wearing microphones, how she has to be an expert...
Molly McElwee on Her Book, "Building Champions: Paths to Success In Women's Tennis" 12.09.2025 50:07
Journalist Molly McElwee is the guest on this episode, and she discusses the book she wrote that highlights the different champions that the WTA has produced in the 21st century, and just how unique and different each story is. In "Building Champions: Paths to Success in Women's Tennis," McElwee highlights how there is not one set method to produce a major champion, diving into the backstory and a...
Recapping Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka's US Open Glory With Jimmy Arias 10.09.2025 44:36
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka claimed the trophies at The US Open, and former Top-5 player Jimmy Arias joins the podcast to explain how the major champions achieved their dreams in New York. Arias dives into Alcaraz's serving success, how he's improved his consistency and why he is the only person on the planet that is giving Jannik Sinner serious problems. The broadcaster also reacts to Sinn...
Osaka and Anisimova Shine, Djokovic Gets Alcaraz and More From The US Open With Chris Oddo 04.09.2025 44:20
We've reached the semifinal round at the US Open, and journalist Chris Oddo joins the podcast to break down all the drama in New York. The TennisNow and USOpen.org writer recaps Novak Djokovic's quarterfinal win over Taylor Fritz, and explains how the Serbian legend continues to reach the business end of slams at age 38. Oddo dives into the brilliance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as they ad...
Osaka Emerges, Sinner Is Unconscious and Novak vs. Fritz at The US Open with Barstool Hubbs 02.09.2025 43:12
Barstool Hubbs joins the podcast to discuss Week 2 at The US Open, where the action has heated up and the matches have featured some serious firepower. Hubbs reacts to Jannik Sinner's brilliance in the 4th Round, and assesses Carlos Alcaraz's chances to stop his Italian rival. The Barstool Sports contributor also discusses Taylor Fritz's role as the lone American left, his chances against Novak Dj...
US Open Heats Up: Townsend/Ostapenko Drama, Coco Gauff Battles On and More With Lukas Weese 29.08.2025 38:37
The US Open rages on, and journalist Lukas Weese joins the show to recap all the action from New York. The Athletic Live Reporter discusses the tense exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko, Tommy Paul's late night victory, and Coco Gauff's ability to fight through her service woes. Weese also explains why knocking off Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be a tall task for the fiel...
US Open Round 1 Reactions with Anastasia Folorunso: Eala Roars, Medvedev Crashes Out and Djokovic Returns 26.08.2025 57:05
The 2025 US Open is underway, and Mitch is joined by Anastasia Folorunso to break down all of the early action. The host of the "Ground Pass" podcast reacts to the Alexandra Eala's comeback win, Renata Zarazua pulling off a stunning upset over Madison Keys, and Daniil Medvedev's antics in a losing effort vs Benjamin Bonzi. Folorounso also dives into Carlos Alcaraz's new buzzcut, Novak Djokovic's f...
Alcaraz and Swiatek Take Cincinnati, Sinner Feels The Heat and The US Open Lurks With Leif Shiras 20.08.2025 47:42
Leif Shiras returns to the show to recap the Cincinnati Open, which saw Carlos Alcaraz outlast the heat as Jannik Sinner retired in the final. Shiras weighs on the brutal Midwest conditions, what it means for Sinner as he heads to the year's final major, and how this title can give Alcaraz the boost he needs. The broadcaster also explains what makes Iga Swiatek so dangerous after she notched anoth...
USTA Coaching: The Groundbreaking Platform's CEO Craig Morris and Managing Director Megan Rose 13.08.2025 31:58
We have a special interview on the podcast, on the launch day of a brand new tennis initiative that will elevate the game at all levels. USTA Coaching is the groundbreaking platform invests, educates, supports and rewards coaches at all levels, and we are delighted to be joined by CEO Craig Morris and Managing Director/Head of Business Development and Operations Megan Rose for an interview all abo...
Jason Goodall on Mboko and Shelton's Canadian Open Titles + The Returns of Sinner, Alcaraz and Sabalenka in Cincinnati 11.08.2025 45:20
Tennis commentator Jason Goodall joins the podcast to discuss all the action from the North American Hard Court Swing, fresh off the heels of Victoria Mboko and Ben Shelton winning their first Masters 1000 Titles in Canada. Goodall recaps how the teenager Mboko was able to go all the way on home soil, and looks at where finalist Naomi Osaka heads from here. The broadcaster also dives into Ben Shel...
One-on-One With Asia Muhammad: Finding Tennis, Doubles Success and Playing Her Best Later In Her Career 07.08.2025 35:29
Pro player Asia Muhammad joins the podcast to discuss her journey on the tennis court, and how she has become one of the premier doubles players in the world. Muhammad explains why she gravitated towards tennis in an extremely athletic family, and why growing up in Las Vegas helped propel her towards a career in the sport. Muhammad goes into detail about her time spent with various partners such a...
Vicky Duval on Mboko's Moment, Keys' Fighting Spirit and The Fritz/Shelton American Push In Canada 04.08.2025 46:58
Former pro and current commentator Vicky Duval joins the podcast for a lengthy chat about the Canadian Open, where local prodigy Victoria Mboko is arriving on the big-time after a win over Coco Gauff. Duval discusses Mboko's impressive game, and dives into Clara Tauson's performance in an upset victory over Iga Swiatek. The broadcaster also weighs in on Madison Keys' fighting spirit, Elina Svitoli...
De Minaur and Fernandez Rise In D.C., Clay-Dog Bublik and A Look At The Canadian Open With Bradley Klahn 28.07.2025 47:25
Former ATP pro Bradley Klahn joins the podcast to recap an action-filled Citi Open, as Alex De Minaur and Leylah Fernandez took home the hardware in Washington D.C.. Klahn examines De Minaur's ability to stay in the fight, and analyzes how Alejandro Davidovich Fokina can overcome another tough loss as he pursues his first career title. The broadcaster also dives into what is next for Naomi Osaka a...
Nick Lester on Who Can Challenge Sinner and Alcaraz, The Hard Court Swing and Agassi Working With Rune 23.07.2025 48:21
Nick Lester makes his debut on the podcast to discuss his journey from player to elite broadcaster. Lester examines some of his favorite matches and moments on the call, and lists off the players that might be able to contend with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the near future. The commentator also analyzes Holger Rune turning to Andre Agassi for answers, and questions whether several player...
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek Capture The Titles At Wimbledon: A Thorough Review of The Fortnight With Chanda Rubin 16.07.2025 42:49
Chanda Rubin joins the podcast to recap the thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, which saw Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek reign supreme over the competition on the grass. Rubin explains how Swiatek performed flawlessly against Amanda Anisimova in the final, and how the Polish superstar was able to breakthrough on the surface that gave her the most trouble. The current Tennis Ch...
Anisimova and Swiatek Reach The Wimbledon Final, + A Look At The Men's Semifinals With Yasmin Syed 10.07.2025 37:52
Daily Express tennis writer Yasmin Syed joins the podcast to discuss the final stages of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, with an unlikely women's final set for Saturday. Syed recaps how Amanda Anisimova was able to defeat top seed Aryna Sabalenka, and how the American has built to this brilliant run in London. The journalist also anlayzes Iga Swiatek's big breakthrough on the grass, and predicts...
Wimbledon Upsets! Gauff, Pegula and Zverev Fall, Alcaraz and Djokovic Advance and More With Barstool Hubbs 09.07.2025 48:14
Barstool Hubbs is back on the podcast to recap a wild first round at Wimbledon, where seeds fell left and right in both the men's and women's draws. Hubbs reacts to the shocking upsets that sent Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula packing, and explains what's wrong with Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev as they crash out as well. The guys dive into Carlos Alcaraz's tricky first round match, Novak Djo...
Fritz and Shelton Lead The American Charge, Sinner Lurks and An Open Women's Draw At Wimbledon With Zachary Cohen 09.07.2025 41:41
Tennis.com and VSIN Gambling Writer Zachary Cohen joins the show for a Wimbledon update, where the seeds continue to fall. Cohen analyzes how Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have been able to have success, and he looks at the form of Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as they advance in the draw. The writer also weighs in on Joao Fonseca's third round loss, and comments made by Stefanos...
Wimbledon Storylines With Brett Connors: Who Will Take The Crown In London? 09.07.2025 45:36
Brett Connors returns to the podcast to dive into all the drama at Wimbledon, where the chase for the titles is on at The All England Club. Connors recaps the unfortunate events that led to Grigor Dimitrov retiring and Jannik Sinner advancing to the quarterfinals, and explains what to expect from the Italian as he prepares to battle rising American star Ben Shelton at less than full health. The ho...
Chris Fowler on Calling Classic Tennis Matches, His Journey As A Broadcaster and Thoughts On Wimbledon 2025 27.06.2025 43:22
ESPN's leading tennis broadcaster Chris Fowler joins the show to discuss his passion for the game, and his admiration for the athletes that compete on the highest level. Fowler explains his love connection with the sport, and how he jumped at the chance to be a part of his network's tennis coverage, learning along the way from some of the best and brightest broadcast partners in the history of the...
Sportscaster Adnan Virk on The Big 3, The Sinner/Alcaraz Era, and Why Tennis Has His Heart 23.06.2025 38:26
Sportscaster Adnan Virk is the guest on this episode of the podcast, and the Canadian has a lot to say about the past, present and future of tennis. Virk laments on the loss of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and contemplates Novak Djokovic's motivation as he pursues a 25th major title. The MLB Network and Amazon Prime NHL host also explains why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have brought life t...
Grass Court Action With Jan-Michael Gambill - Fritz, Maria, Diallo and Mertens Claim Trophies 17.06.2025 46:40
Former Top 15 player and current tennis broadcaster Jan-Michael Gambill joins the podcast to discuss the beginning of grass season, which featured several exciting matches and storylines in its opening week. Gambill recaps Taylor Fritz's title in Stuttgart, and explains why he holds such a commanding edge over Alexander Zverev, who he defeated in the final. The commentator also breaks down the inc...
Alcaraz Beats Sinner In An Instant Classic To Win Roland Garros + Coco Gauff Triumphs in Paris With Greg Rusedski 11.06.2025 37:40
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a match for the ages to defend his Roland Garros title, and prominent tennis broadcaster Greg Rusedski recaps that thrilling encounter on the podcast. Rusedski analyzes the ins and outs of the match, how Alcaraz battled from the brink of defeat to triumph in a five hour and twenty-nine minute marathon battle on the red clay in Paris. The BBC announcer and f...
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