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Episode #41 - Sinner is Him, I'm Worried about Saudi Arabia, Top 10 Nicest Players On Tour

Hey guys it's your favorite tennis podcasters back with another episode about.... yup you guessed it - tennis. We talk Shanghai, we talk Wuhan, we talk Saudi Arabia... just classic stuff here. Also I give a fascinating take here - the top 10 NICEST players on tour. Let me know your thoughts, the list is fluid. 0:45 - I want to talk about us. 4:00 - Shanghai (Men)10:15 - Wuhan (Women) (Lab Leak)15:02 - 6 Kings Slam / Riyadh Open / Saudi Arabia19:08 - NICEST PLAYERS ON TOUR RANKINGS28:00 - New ...

10-24
33:39

Episode #40 - Daniel Moves to Philly, Sinner on Steroids, Underarm Serves

Hi guys. Dean and I both take full responsibility for the mini abandonment of our fans. But that doesn't matter any more because we're back and better than ever. We give a quick run down of the Olympics, Canada, and Cinci and then get right into the US Open because the hype is real right now. Enjoy the listen and hit us with some fan mail for the next episode. 0:40 - Live show incoming? (With dancing??)2:00 - Olympics recap6:24 - Montreal / Most random Masters 1000 winner ever9:05 -...

08-29
34:21

Episode #39 - Rafa Mania, Pull-Out City, Where Does Tennis Greatness Come From?

Hey guys. You knew we'd be back, didn't you? They say you never know what you got till it's gone.... But you know I got it, y'all know what I'm on!Ok anyway though, we missed this and we missed you so we're back talking CLAY COURT season, RAFA Nadal back in action, and French Open preview. I know we talk shit about Americans on clay, but huge shoutout to the boy Tommy who is currently in the semifinals of Rome. Anyway, ENjOY and share with your pets. 1:07 - Miami 2:45 - Da...

05-17
32:55

Episode #38 - Indian Wells Was Actually So Sick, Coco Mini-Slump (?), Tennis is a Cool Person Sport

What's up guys & gals?! I don't know about you, but I thought Indian Wells was some of the best tennis content we've had in a long, long time. We talk about Novak's amazing loss, Tommy's amazing run, and Alcaraz' amazing dominance (and his sick shirt that I obviously bought). On the women's side we talk Coco, a little bit of Iga, and newcomer American Emma Navarro. Honestly this is a great episode so just listen ok!!0:55 - Best Indian Wells ever?2:05 - Novak goes down early7:35 - The rest...

03-27
33:18

Episode #37 - Netflix Slam//Nadal Looks Like a Fossil Now, Indian Wells Preview, Dune 2 Date Night

What's happening everybody! Great to be back on the mics as always. Dean and I recap some of the past 250s and 500s over the last couple weeks, talk about the Netflix match between Carlos and Rafa, and preview the Paradise Open. Stay until the end for mullets and skirts. 1:40 - Ladies first3:55 - "DeBoulter" is the new tennis couple 4:42 - Prize Money issues... 6:24 - The Men 11:49 - Rublev vs Bublik Severe Drama 15:55 - Novak on Campus @ UCLA chugging Miller Lites17:...

03-07
28:16

Episode #36 - Sinner Winner Chicken Dinner, Novak Chokovic, We Need Taylor Swift in Tennis

Wassup family. Better late than never they say, right? We are ecstatic to discuss a grand slam that was not won by Novak. It's like a whole new world. On the other side, we're confused and disappointed about what happened on the women's side..... let us know your thoughts there. Also yeah electric fan mail on this one. 0:41 - We predicted this1:55 - Sinner vs Novak5:24 - Other noteworthy performances // Zverev, Medvedev, Alcaraz...11:37 - the WOMEN... look Dean is just keeping in 10...

02-14
29:49

Episode #35 - Aussie Aussie Aussie (!!), The American Men Still Stink, Let Love In

Another late night with... The Australian Open. Yup, it's Australian Open season which means sleeping hours go down the drain and tennis watching skyrockets. We're about halfway through down under and give our best Emma Raducanu, Arthur Cazaux and Adrian Mannarino takes here. I'm too tired for time stamps, so just listen to the whole episode. Give a listen with your dog.

01-23
29:09

Episode #34 - Please Welcome Guest Julia Newman, Rafa is a Tease, 2023 Awards, Tennis Skirts/Dresses/Bodysuits?!

Yes, we know you missed us. Winter break was a long one, but we are ready for the biggest year of DABP yet. That's why we started off with a banger and brought on good friend of the program Julia Newman. Julia joins the conversation as we talk Rafa's comeback and immediate return to the bench, pre-Aussie Open events, 2023 in review, and some foolishness at the end of course with fan mail. Give a listen and share with your second cousin twice removed. 0:49 - The rats bring her home in NYC1:50 ...

01-10
33:30

Episode #33 - WTA Disaster in Cancún, An American (Embarrassment) in Paris, We Love Philly

Hello loyal DABP followers. Good to see you. We're back for episode number 33 right before Thanksgiving. We know you're very thankful for us, we appreciate it. On this episode, we catch up on the WTA Finals, look at the current ATP Finals, and talk about a bunch of other super cool things. PEEP!1:03 - Daniel & Dean get back on the court together3:00 - Cancún WTA Finals.. naht good8:20 - Paris Master recap: Novak, Grigor14:05 - Americans being trash like wtf bro come on 16:36 - A...

11-17
31:55

Episode #32 - Tennis in Asia, Shelton #1 American (!?), Stop Wearing Your Ugly US Open Hat

Ayo - tennis podcast boys are back. We missed you guys and we missed the mics but we have returned. Yes the year is winding down, but we still have some strong tournaments left in Asia, Euro, etc. We talk Shelton stepping it TF up, women's current rankings, tennis being the most international sport, and a bunch more. ENJOY and share it with your dog sitter. 1:40 - "The distance is making it difficult."3:16 - Table tennis > tennis in Asia?4:04 - Dean says a quick word about pickleball&...

10-22
30:37

Episode #31 - COCO DOES IT, Davis Cup Stinks Now, Tennis for a First Date?

Hey guys. We have returned to RECAP the 2023 US Open whose champions were Coco Gauff (yay) & Novak Djokovic (boo). We talk about Shelton and hanging up the phone, how it's nearly impossible now to refrain from calling Novak the GOAT, and much much more. When is Rafa coming back? Why does the Davis Cup suck now? Is Laver Cup here to stay or na? 2:09 - Coco // Women's Semis & Finals7:52 - Novak // Men's Semis & Final9:58 - Novak HANGS UP THE PHONE 15:10 - San Diego randoml...

09-21
31:58

Episode #30 - SheltonMANIA, Coco FTW, Commentator Grades, Top 5 Beers

You knew we were going to squeeze in another US Open episode, didn't you? The energy in NYC is just contagious so we had to. The big boys are still in and that DABP Coco G prediction is looking STRONG right now I MUST say... We catch you up on all the action, drama, and must-knows in Flushing. Enjoy. 0:30 - Dean went to the US Open4:32 - Women's side 7:22 - Abrupt ACL Update8:16 - Men's side10:10 - It's all about Shelton 16:30 - Dean wants to talk about Medvedev21:54 - Co...

09-08
33:06

Episode #29 - Alcaraz vs. Novak Blockbuster, US Open Predictions, HOKAs Are NOT Cool

We made it to the US Open - for many, the most exciting tournament of the year and the summation of the summer hard court season. Dean and I give our sleeper picks, expectations, American hopes, and more. Of course we also talk in depth about the Novak / Alcaraz final in Cincinnati because it was truly epic. Do yourself a favor and turn on ESPN+ in your office tomorrow and watch some mf tennis. Enjoy. 0:40 - US Open Hype / Daniel's complicated relationship with NYC1:50 - Sinner wins Nati...

08-31
31:39

Episode #28 - DABP Takes Citi Open, Coco & Pegula STEP It Up, Rizz Kings

Hey guys - we are BACK from our summer vacation with another episode. We talk: - National Bank Open which happens be the worst tournament name ever - Our experience at the Citi Open in DC - Zverev needing a haircut- LAMPING 0:30 - Dean is sick :(1:40 - Catching up on some 250s5:35 - I quit gambling5:47 - Citi Open RECAP13:28 - Canadian Open 21:08 - Monfils back!?23:17 - FIT CHECK25:09 - Fan Mail

08-14
31:52

Episode #27 - Alcaraz is Our Savior, Life on the ATP Tour, OPPENHEIMER VS. BARBIE

Wazzap tennis luvers. Dean and I are back on the track hitting you with the Wimbledon recaps and some other tings. May or may not include: - Novak definitely isn't done- Who is Vondrousova - Difference between horses and ponies - Serena is better than Roger?- Men & Women // Friends No time stamps this time so you just have to listen to the whole thing. PEACE

07-21
33:02

Episode #26 - Wimby SZN, Tennis Girlfriends' Vlogs, Dating Advice (?!?!?!?)

It's Wimbledon time, one of the best times of the year. Hopefully you feel the same way. It feels like an obvious Novak title here, but we're open and HOPEFUL for other results. Shoutout to that 16 year old girl who keeps winning ... pretty sick. Anyway, send in some more fan mail! How are the Germans doing these days!?0:50 - Intro / Federer coaching?4:50 - Women 7:36 - Dean doesn't like Gucci 9:25 - Gentlemen 17:20 - Disrespect from Tsitsipas21:11 - Fan Mail

07-09
29:40

Episode #25 - Novak GOATovic(?!), Tsitsipas & Badosa Link (CRINGE), Wii Tennis > Pickleball

HEYO - fresh off the completion of Roland Garros, we deliver a banger of an episode. We UNFORTUNATELY get right into the GOAT debate after Brovak wins his Jordan grand slam and takes out poor cramp boy Carlos Alcaraz in the semis. It's now time for the short & sweet grass court season, which is always fun. You're also not going to want to miss fan mail on this one... I promise. 0:35 - Sexier new mic1:07 - Knee update2:15 - Iga, OBVIOUSLY 4:53 - Drama on the women's side8:54 - GO...

06-15
33:32

Episode #24 - Happy Anniversary to Us, Novak Politics, THE GERMANS SPEAK!!!!!

Hey guys - sorry for the long time in between episodes. I'll take the blame here because I'm a cripple. I WILL get better though, don't worry. We catch up on the clay court precursors, talk Rolland Garros, and take a look at some of the top fits in Paris. Stay till the end for fan mail. You are NOT going to want to miss this. 0:40 - 1 year anniversary of DABP, thanks guys1:45 - Knee update3:05 - ROME Masters 100014:40 - Geneva & Lyon 250s18:25 - Novak gets political23:36 - ...

06-02
33:05

Episode #23 - Madrid Open, I am NOT into Man Buns, "Popular Girl" Shoes

Hey guys, we made it to Spain -- another beautiful "White Lotus"-type venue. We talk Iga & Sabalenka, Struff's incredible Lucky Loser run, and some fun other tidbits I noticed in the early rounds. We also get with the Met Gala times and hit a "fit check" to see what the pros are rocking. Stick to the end for fan mail from not only my mom....... but my dad. 1:43 - Madrid Open Women & Doubles Controversy6:55 - Madrid Open Men12:24 - American Men Struggling on the Clay 21:45 - ...

05-15
30:57

Episode #22 - Congrats to Rublev, Dean LEGIT Played Against Novak & She Smells Like Blue Cheese

Hey guys, we are right smack in the middle of what I believe to best time of the tennis calendar -- the clay court swing. Beauteous venues, sliding around on the dirt, and losing all your tennis bets. We recap Monte Carlo, discuss Carlitos in Bartthhhelona, and preview Madrid. Plus we get some rather outlandish fan mail from the regulars. Enjoy. 1:15 - Tennis is a mental sport3:45 - Iga v. the World6:15 - Rublev gets the camel off his back8:07 - Novak taking L's13:16 - Rafa injury d...

04-26
32:23

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