Advantage Connors
Advantage Connors is an ongoing conversation between Tennis legend Jimmy Connors & Brett Connors. Follow along as they cover the worlds of tennis & gambling on a weekly basis along with whatever else pops into their head that day. Jimmy Connors is a tennis legend having played professionally for over 30 years. His record 109 ATP tournament wins still stands today, & includes 8 grand slam singles titles. Brett Connors is a producer for Tennis Channel and has worked in live tennis production for 14 years. Having also traveled the tour with his father in the 80’s and 90’s this gives Brett a unique view of the sport.
Latest episodes
Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 21min
Casey Defranco interview
Longtime family friend and co-author of Jimmy's book "The Outsider" Casey Defranco joins Advantage Connors as a special guest. Casey has written her whole life including books, plays, and scripts as well as being a well known voice actor for company's like "Country Crock" and "AT&T". Sponsor:Masterclass - Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at masterclass.com/connorsIf you have questions/topics/and links to stories you want us to talk about next week then please post them on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023 • 47min
Ohtani gets paid, Dolphins choke, & listener questions
It's December which means it's the tennis offseason, so Jimmy and Brett dive into some other sports stories that have made headlines this week. Shohei Ohtani signs a huge 700 million dollar deal and goes across town to the already stacked Los Angeles Dodgers. Brett rants about his Miami Dolphins blowing a 14 pt lead, and number 1 seed with 4 mins to go on Monday night football. Then they dip into the Advantage Connors Facebook mailbag to answer some listener questions. If you have questions/topics/ and links to stories you want us to talk about next week then please post them on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Indeed.com/connors - $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibilityFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 4min
Hamad Medjedovic wins Next Gen, Rahm bolts to LIV, Golf ball rollback
Hamad Medjedovic burst on the scene by capturing the Next Gen title last weekend, going a perfect 5-0 in the competition. Jimmy and Brett discuss the young Serbians story which includes being mentored by 24 time major winner Novak Djokovic. Advantage Connors favorite John Rahm decided to take the money and is bolting the LIV tour. Rahm was one of the PGA's biggest supporters these past couple of years which is what makes the move surprising to some. Then with technology being such a big part of modern golf, the PGA has decided to go ahead with the hotly discussed topic of rolling back current the golf ball. All this plus more on the latest Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors:shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial periodIndeed.com/connors - $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibilityFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2023 • 41min
Holger Rune interview
01:30- Jimmy and Brett recap a good thanksgiving weekend with the family, which included the long awaited return of "Connors Kitchen". 05:10- Watching a recent documentary causes Jimmy to ask Brett about when he ran with the bulls a few years back. 11:11- ATP world #8 Holger Rune joined Advantage Connors as a very special guest to discuss the 2023 season, including his goals going into 2024.Sponsors:Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job postFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2023 • 50min
Djokovic wins 7th ATP Finals, Next Gen, Ludvig Åberg's arrival, Thanksgiving leftovers
In a special Thanksgiving week edition of Advantage Connors, Jimmy and Brett recap Novak Djokovic capturing his 7th ATP finals to end the year #1 for a record 8th time. Then a preview for the upcoming Next Gen finals which take place next week in Saudi Arabia and is the last official tennis of the 2023 season. AC podcast favorite Ludvig Åberg broke though last week winning his first PGA event at Sea Island. Shooting a ridiculous 61-61 on the weekend to cap what was a record tying week for the 24 year old Swede. Also rumors have been swirling that major winner Jon Rahm might be the next big name to jump ship from the PGA to LIV, for $600 million no less! All this plus more on a new Advantage Connors podcast, and a happy thanksgiving to all of our loyal listeners! Sponsor: Masterclass - Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at masterclass.com/CONNORSFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2023 • 54min
ATP Finals, Tennis ball drama, Camilo Villegas comeback, & listener questions
We check in on the ATP Finals in Turin Italy, & Jimmy tells us about playing in the year end "Masters" & "WCT Finals" when he played. Carlos Alcaraz along with other top men & women's players have been complaining about the inconsistency of the tennis ball week to week, & the possibility for injuries. 41 year old Columbian golfer Camilo Villegas has gone through a lot in the 9 years since he last won on the PGA tour, which is what made winning in Bermuda last week that much sweeter. Plus it's the podcast mascot Isabella the mini golden doodle's 5 year anniversary of joining the family. All that & listener questions & more on a new Advantage ConnorsSponsors: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job postFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
Djokovic wins Paris, Światek ends year #1, the Estusa diaries, & listener questions
Jimmy and Brett recap Novak Djokovic's big win at the Paris masters last week, giving him 97 career ATP titles. Jimmy who holds the record with 109 titles, gives us his take on if he thinks Djoker will catch him before it's all said and done. Then they discuss the WTA finals from Cancun which saw Iga Światek capture the title and year end number 1 ranking. Brett gives us an update on his Miami Dolphins, plus your questions and topics answered on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast!Sponsors:http://shopify.com/connors - sign up for a $1 per month trial periodIndeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job postFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2023 • 36min
Sinner stays hot, Medvedev flips the bird, Matthew Perry tribute
ATP world #4 Jannik Sinner continued his hot play winning Vienna last week. Daniil Medvedev let the Parisian crowd know what he thought about them after his loss to Grigor Dimitrov. Jimmy and Brett pay tribute to "Friends" star Matthew Perry who passed away at age 54Sponsor: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job postFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2023 • 52min
Rune & Becker team up, Shelton wins Tokyo, & listener questions
Jimmy and Brett discuss the recent news that Holger Rune and tennis legend Boris Becker have teamed up. Young American Ben Shelton continues his rise, winning his first ATP title in Tokyo last week. Plus they answer more of your listener question on an all new Advantage Connors podcast.Sponsor: Masterclass.com/CONNORS - get an additional 15% off an annual membershipFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2023 • 55min
Listener Q&A with Jimmy & Brett
Jimmy and Brett discuss listener questions related to Jimmy's career and today's modern game on a special Q&A edition of The Advantage Connors podcast.Sponsor: Indeed.com/connors - start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job postFollow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_ConnorsInstagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabellaFacebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
