The men’s season ticks on, same as it ever was, as Alcaraz and Sinner snag twin 500s in different countries. We talk a little (very little) about recent results and people being consistently weird in and about Asia. Then, we move into our listener mailbag segment, where we cover everything from how to address the late-season malaise to dealing with workplace narcissists. We finish with an extended review of Mariah’s new album Here For It All, her first studio album since 2018. By the way, the episode title does not refer to our feelings on the album! 

2:50 Carlos and Jannik add titles, Learner is your newcomer of the year

9:00 No one’s talking to you

13:00 Why can’t players just be normal in Asia?

18:05 Does the tennis season end with a whimper? How to change it up?

32:00 Balancing cultural issues with tennis on the show

37:20 How much stock do put into year-end no. 1 rankings vs. the rolling ranking system?

40:55 Off-topic: do you have advice for how to deal with workplace narcissists and bullies?

50:10 Mariah album review!