

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
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PLUS new features:
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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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May 9, 2024 • 33min
Stella Sampras-Webster: UCLA Women’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with UCLA Women’s Head Coach Stella Sampras-Webster to discuss her team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap. - 4:41
Highlights of the season - 15:14
Unexpected Development - 17:18
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 21:48
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 23:05
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 23:48
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 25:24
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 26:03
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 28:04
NCAA Matchup - 30:10
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 9, 2024 • 44min
David Roditi: TCU Men’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with TCU Men’s Head Coach David Roditi to discuss his team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 5:00
Highlights of the season - 14:15
Unexpected Development - 19:00
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 26:10
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 27:27
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 28:49
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 32:36
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 34:27
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 35:17
NCAA Matchup - 38:56
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 9, 2024 • 35min
Sara O’Leary: Virginia Women’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Virginia Women’s Head Coach Sara O’Leary to discuss her team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap -2:47
Highlights of the season - 15:48
Unexpected Development - 18:55
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 20:53
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 24:53
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 26:10
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 27:04
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 27:45
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 28:40
NCAA Matchup - 31:00
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 8, 2024 • 39min
Brian Kalbas: North Carolina Women’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with North Carolina Women’s Head Coach Brian Kalbas to discuss his team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 2:40
Highlights of the season - 11:02
Unexpected Development - 17:08
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 22:12
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 23:58
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 26:05
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 27:31
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 30:32
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 32:05
NCAA Matchup - 34:30
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 8, 2024 • 35min
Amanda Augustus: California Women’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with California Women’s Head Coach Amanda Augustus to discuss her team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 2:44
Highlights of the season - 16:44
Unexpected Development - 18:40
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 22:11
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 23:30
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 25:23
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 26:43
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 27:52
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 28:50
NCAA Matchup - 30:08
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 8, 2024 • 42min
Aleke Tsoubanos: Vanderbilt Women’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Vanderbilt Women’s Head Coach Aleke Tsoubanos to discuss her team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 2:40
Highlights of the season - 14:40
Unexpected Development - 18:00
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 23:52
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 26:26
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 29:41
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 30:52
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions - 32:38
NCAA Matchup - 34:10
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 8, 2024 • 28min
Alison Ojeda: Tennessee Women’s Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Tennessee Women’s Head Coach Alison Ojeda to discuss her team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 3:02
Highlights of the season - 10:40
Unexpected Development - 10:59
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 16:18
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 18:44
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 19:50
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 24:26
NCAA Matchup - 26:41
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 7, 2024 • 32min
Justin Butsch: Texas Women’s Assistant Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Texas Women’s Assistant Coach Justin Butsch to discuss his team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 3:45
Highlights of the season - 13:21
Unexpected Development - 15:36
Coaching Pet Project - 17:28
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 19:04
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 22:15
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 24:06
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 24:45
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 25:30
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 7, 2024 • 40min
Mark Weaver: Texas A&M Women's Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with Texas A&M Women's Head Coach Mark Weaver to discuss his team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 2:50
Highlights of the season - 13:44
Unexpected Development - 16:45
Coaching Pet Project - 19:50
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 25:20
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 27:45
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 28:50
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! - 30:53
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 31:52
Trivia: Can you name the last undefeated NCAA D1 Champions
NCAA Matchup - 36:06
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.

May 7, 2024 • 30min
Josh Goffi: South Carolina Men's Head Coach [2024 NCAA Sweet-16 Press Row]
To prepare for the 2024 NCAA Tennis Sweet 16, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks to one representative of every team still alive in the team event. On this episode, he speaks with South Carolina Men's Head Coach Josh Goffi to discuss his team’s 2024 season, reflect on their Sweet 16 matchup, 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:
NCAA Weekend 1 Recap - 2:50
Highlights of the season - 11:41
Unexpected Development - 15:15
Coaching Pet Project - 16:45
If you could go back to January, what advice might you give yourself - 18:05
3-3, third set to decide things. Who do you want on court?! - 19:22
A non-your team storyline, coach, or player from across the country that impressed you this season - 20:23
Favorite Sweet 16 matchup that isn’t your own - 22:16
Is there a National Championship Favorite?! 23:33
This episode brought to you by:Tennis PointDiscounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More!Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items.This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.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.


