

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 6, 2025 • 1h 3min
2024 ITA All-American Champion Oliver Tarvet [Mid-Major Mondays Series]
2024 ITA All-American Singles + Doubles Champion Oliver Tarvet joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss his busy offseason, why college tennis was perfect for his development, his San Diego team's prospects 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: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 1, 2025 • 1h 5min
TCU's Jack Pinnington Jones On His Decision to Return to College Tennis in 2025
2024 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Jack Pinnington Jones joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to explain his decision to return to TCU for the 2025 season, why college tennis was the perfect developmental pathway for him, 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:Is he coming back and why - 3:10The TCU Coaching staff - 7:24College guys having so much success in the pros - 10:38Perception of college tennis + Accelerator Program - 13:38Winning NCAAs - 17:302023 TCU vs. 2024 TCU - 27:50British songs - 32:06Freshman vs. Sophomore years - 33:59His recruiting process - 38:09His Game - 44:30NIL + Transferring - 50:04Fall National Championships - 55:25Hat angle - 57:42Tennis 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.

Dec 31, 2024 • 29min
Former All-American Martin Gutierrez Discusses Signing with INTENNSE
Former Barry All-American Martin Gutierrez joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss becoming the first member of the Jacksonville Intennse Tennis Team, reflections on his college career, 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.

Dec 24, 2024 • 33min
Former All-American Michaela Gordon on Her Return to Pro Tennis and Signing with INTENNSE
Former Stanford All-American and newest member of the Intennse Atlanta Team Michaela Gordon joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to discuss her return to professional tennis, why Intennse was the right league for her, 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!!This episode brought to you by:Signing with Intennse - 2:35Returning to Pro Tennis - 4:50What you learned in your time away - 8:00Why join Intennse? - 9:15Tennis 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.

Dec 19, 2024 • 39min
Columbia's 2024 NCAA Fall Singles Champion Michael Zheng
2024 NCAA Fall Singles Champion Michael Zheng joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown his run to the title, how he's developed throughout his college career, thoughts on the new fall college tennis format.Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!This episode brought to you by:Run to the NCAA Singles Title/How his game has improved - 3:06Thoughts on the Fall Format/New Tennis Balls - 16:00Masters BNP - 20:31Recruiting Process + NIL - 27:12Goals for the Spring - 30:52Next steps in his development - 32:05Nishikori Final vs. Junior Wimbledon vs. NCAA Finals - 33:46Tennis 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.

Dec 16, 2024 • 48min
University of Georgia NCAA Champion Dasha Vidmanova on Her Remarkable 2024 Season
2024 NCAA Singles/Doubles Champion and UGA All-American Senior Dasha Vidmanova joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to breakdown her remarkable 2024 season. They discuss her run to the 2024 NCAA Singles/Doubles Titles, transitioning to pro 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!!This episode brought to you by:2024 NCAA Title Runs - 3:28Growing into the #1 role - 16:00Differences between College/Pro Levels - 20:30Best/Worst parts of the Pro Life - 23:19Summer of Pro Success - 26:31Goals for Senior Season - 27:45Rapid Fire - 31:00 Her game - 36:30 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.

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 1min
Previewing the Fall 2024 NCAA Individual Championships with Baylor HC Michael Woodson
Baylor Men’s Tennis Head Coach Michael Woodson joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to help preview the first-ever Fall NCAA Individual Championships. The guys offer their takes on Year 1 of the new format, the ever-changing college tennis landscape, 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!!This episode brought to you by: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.

Oct 24, 2024 • 14min
Quinn Vandecasteele (Quarterfinalist) | Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series Norman M25 [Press Row]
Quinn Vandecasteele joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap his Round of 16 singles victory at the 2024 Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series M25 event in Norman, 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!!This episode brought to you by: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.

Oct 24, 2024 • 16min
Stefan Dostanic (Quarterfinalist) | Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series Norman M25 [Press Row]
Stefan Dostanic joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap his Round of 16 singles victory at the 2024 Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series M25 event in Norman, 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!!This episode brought to you by: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.

Oct 24, 2024 • 25min
Juan Carlos Aguilar (Quarterfinalist) | Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series Norman M25 [Press Row]
Juan Carlos Aguilar joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap his Round of 16 singles victory at the 2024 Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Pro Series M25 event in Norman, 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!!This episode brought to you by: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.


