Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]
Cracked Racquets, Bleav
"Cracked Interviews" is a podcast that delves into the world of tennis, featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. From top players and coaches to brand leaders and analysts, this podcast offers an inside look at the lives and careers of those who shape the game. Join host and tennis enthusiast Alex Gruskin as he sits down with some of the biggest names in tennis for in-depth conversations about their careers, the state of the game, and more!
Whether you're a hardcore tennis fan or just looking to learn more about the sport, "Cracked Interviews" is the perfect podcast for you. Tune in and get ready to be entertained and educated about the world of tennis.
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This podcast is brought to you by:
Tourna
We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:
-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip
-same dry feel
-same trademarked blue color
-still gets tackier when you sweat
PLUS new features:
-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.
-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!
-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!
Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.
This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.
Whether you're a hardcore tennis fan or just looking to learn more about the sport, "Cracked Interviews" is the perfect podcast for you. Tune in and get ready to be entertained and educated about the world of tennis.
______________
This podcast is brought to you by:
Tourna
We are excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share an exciting, longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing their latest grip innovation: Tourna Tuff including:
-same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip
-same dry feel
-same trademarked blue color
-still gets tackier when you sweat
PLUS new features:
-If you didn’t like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff.
-Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat!
-Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat!
Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff.
This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media Ventures.
Episodes
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Jan 31, 2025 • 20min
Colton Smith QF Post-Match Interview [2025 Cleveland Open Challenger]
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with Colton Smith to discuss his victory today at the 2025 Cleveland Challenger.Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicescurrent on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 29, 2025 • 20min
Murphy Cassone Rd-of-16 Post-Match Interview [2025 Cleveland Open Challenger]
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with Murphy Cassone to discuss his victory today at the 2025 Cleveland Challenger.Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicescurrent on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 29, 2025 • 16min
Tyler Zink Rd-of-16 Post-Match Interview [2025 Cleveland Open Challenger]
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin sits down with Tyler Zink to discuss his victory today at the 2025 Cleveland Challenger.Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 29, 2025 • 35min
UCSB All-American Amelia Honer [Mid-Major Mondays Series]
UCSB All-American Amelia Honer joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her time in college, what makes UCSB special, preparing for life on the Pro Tour, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
Chatting with World #146 Mitchell Krueger About His Run to R2 of the 2025 Australian Open
World #146 Mitchell Krueger joins the show to discuss his recent run to R2 of the 2025 Australian Open. He discusses how the game has changed throughout his career, offers insight into the current crop of American Men's Tennis talent, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Reaching R2 at AO + US Open b2b - 2:20Biggest difference between then and now - 7:50Playing a five-set match - 11:00Scheduling his year - 14:06How has the game changed - 33:11Focus in his game - 36:30What advice do you give up and coming Americans - 44:08You're a dad - 49:24Trivia: Who have you played most during your career (Top 3) - 52:00Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 7min
Denver Men's Tennis Head Coach Drew Eberly [Mid-Major Mondays Series]
Denver Men's Tennis Head Coach Drew Eberly joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his approach to building a successful program, how Denver prepares it's student-athletes for success, the changing environment in college tennis, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Thoughts on the new NCAA Fall - 3:10Denver Men's Tennis in 2025 - 13:50execution vs. culture - 18:10Biggest misconception/advice for coaching - 27:15Mid-Major vs. Power 4 - 32:00Why come to Denver - 40:00NIL/Transfer Portal - 42:10Scholarship changes/roster caps - 45:45Late signings - 47:45College tennis better now (look at pros) - 50:40Denver 2025 - 1:02:35Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 16, 2025 • 51min
2023 NCAA Doubles Finalist and UNC All-American Reese Brantmeier
2023 NCAA Doubles Finalist and UNC All-American Reese Brantmeier joins the show to discuss her journey back from injury, why she chose college tennis to help facilitate her development, goals for 2025, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Getting back on court last weekend - 3:52Recovering from injury - 5:05What happened last season - 11:05Tar Heels in 2025 - 13:08Her thoughts on the new fall/WC event - 17:42Thrown into the 2023 team - 20:46Why UNC/college tennis - 28:01Goals for 2025 - 29:45Lawsuit - 36:18NIL/Transfer Portal - 39:54Carolina Family - 42:13Goals for 2025 - 43:40Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 13, 2025 • 50min
5x All-American and Pepperdine Senior Savannah Broadus [Mid-Major Mondays Series]
5x All-American and Pepperdine Senior Savannah Broadus joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown her remarkable college career. She discusses her immense doubles success with Janice Tjen, share her thoughts on the newly formatted college fall, and SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Off-season - 3:30Level of a Nakashima vs. college - 9:51Bo5 sets: Mental vs. physical - 11:15Pro Titles + ITA All-American Titles - 13:15NCAA fall - 17:22Ball change - 22:07Why San Diego + College Tennis recruiting - 24:38NIL + transfer portal + advice for others - 27:02Ryan + Alex - 31:40Monastir lifestyle - 35:48Pacific - 39:06This Spring - 43:39Energy in college tennis to the pros - 49:30Accelerator Program - 53:48NCAAs fall - 55:48Successful Spring - 59:12Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 10, 2025 • 34min
Ian Mondul Offers Insight Into the 123rd Edition of the Ojai Valley Tennis Tournanment
Ojai Valley Tennis Tournanment Social Media Manager Ian Mondul joins the show to offer insight into the 123rd Edition of the event. He shares details about the tournament's extensive history, discusses the broadness of the competitions available on-site, plus SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:The Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament History - 3:37The Ojai facility - 10:30The week schedule/quality of the fields - 14:30Building at the grassroots level - 19:30Big Ten Championships are coming - 24:33Growing the event - 27:43Getting into Tennis Media - 29:30Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 8min
World #83 Ryan Seggerman Breaks Down his rapid rise up the ATP Doubles Rankings
World #83 Ryan Seggerman joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown his rapid rise up the ATP Doubles Rankings. He offers insight into his title run to open the season in Canberra, his remarkable breakthrough 2023 season with Patrick Trhac, focusing on doubles, and so much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:Title with Spiz - 3:35Scheduling + finding a partner - 10:20singles aspirations - 16:35Partnering with Pat Trhac - 29:25Difference in level - 36:50 offseason training look like (doubles vs. singles) - 40:09 Second Slam appearance - 49:13college career: Billy Pate vs. Sam Paul - 51:50college stuff (transferring, NIL, fall) - 54:30college players in the pros - 58:30Goals for 2025 - 1:03:27Tennis Channel Podcast NetworkVisit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked RacquetsWebsite: https://www.crackedracquets.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquetsTwitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquetsFacebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquetsEmail Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
