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Daniel and Dean give a youthful and fresh take on the world of pro tennis. Come hang out.

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Daniel and Dean give a youthful and fresh take on the world of pro tennis. Come hang out.

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English


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

3/26/2024
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 early 7:35 - The rest of the men (Tommy, Alcaraz, Sinner) 13:15 - BEE INVASION 15:23 - American Tennis SMH BRO 17:30 - The Women 22:30 - Miami Open 25:45 - Fit Check 25:52 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:33:18

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

3/6/2024
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 first 3:55 - "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 Lites 17:55 - "Netflix Slam" 21:00 - Indian Wells Preview 22:44 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:28:16

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

2/13/2024
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 this 1:55 - Sinner vs Novak 5:24 - Other noteworthy performances // Zverev, Medvedev, Alcaraz... 11:37 - the WOMEN... look Dean is just keeping in 100 right now 14:38 - Post-Australia tournaments 16:50 - Zverev...... trial....... not good stuff bro just not 19:18 - Fan mail

Duration:00:29:49

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

1/22/2024
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.

Duration:00:29:09

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

1/9/2024
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 NYC 1:50 - Tennis in the Middle East 2:12 - Random Break Point conversation 4:39 - Rafa makes us so happy but so sad 7:30 - Hong Kong, Brisbane, United Cup 15:20 - Rybakina dismantling the competition 16:25 - DABP is huge into Emma Raducanu now, we flipped it 17:51 - 2023 Awards Ceremony 29:46 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:33:30

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

11/16/2023
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 together 3:00 - Cancún WTA Finals.. naht good 8:20 - Paris Master recap: Novak, Grigor 14:05 - Americans being trash like wtf bro come on 16:36 - ATP Finals update 23:10 - Fit Check 25:00 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:31:55

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

10/22/2023
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 5:30 - Iga takes China 7:12 - Men's China Open // Shanghai 10:39 - Why is Andy Murray so angry? 16:03 - American Men rankings - the list is fluid 21:35 - Field Hockey is the 3rd most popular sport in the world? 24:14 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:30:37

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

9/20/2023
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 & Finals 7:52 - Novak // Men's Semis & Final 9:58 - Novak HANGS UP THE PHONE 15:10 - San Diego randomly hosts a WTA 500 16:30 - Women's prize money issues 18:13 - Davis Cup worries 21:35 - RAFA?! where art thou 23:52 - Laver Cup ... also worried about this. 25:50 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:31:58

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

9/7/2023
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 Open 4:32 - Women's side 7:22 - Abrupt ACL Update 8:16 - Men's side 10:10 - It's all about Shelton 16:30 - Dean wants to talk about Medvedev 21:54 - Commentator Grading Scale - Brought to you by Volkl 26:35 - Chris Eubanks lives a double life 27:07 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:33:06

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

8/30/2023
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 NYC 1:50 - Sinner wins National Bank Open 4:23 - Pegula breaks through in Canada 8:05 - Cincinatti & Alcaraz vs Novak Epic 9:10 - Novak's beard 14:32 - Coco ALSO breaks through 16:00 - When did On Running get into streetwear? 18:39 - Paige Lorenze get with the shits come on 22:12 - US Open Sleeper Picks 24:00 - American Check-in // Sock & Isner Retire 27:03 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:31:39

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

8/14/2023
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 250s 5:35 - I quit gambling 5:47 - Citi Open RECAP 13:28 - Canadian Open 21:08 - Monfils back!? 23:17 - FIT CHECK 25:09 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:31:52

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

7/21/2023
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

Duration:00:33:02

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

7/9/2023
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 Tsitsipas 21:11 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:29:40

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

6/14/2023
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 mic 1:07 - Knee update 2:15 - Iga, OBVIOUSLY 4:53 - Drama on the women's side 8:54 - GOAT Talk // Alcaraz Matchup // Men's Draw 20:20 - Looking ahead to grass season 22:55 - New couple on tour... 25:45 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:33:32

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

6/2/2023
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 guys 1:45 - Knee update 3:05 - ROME Masters 1000 14:40 - Geneva & Lyon 250s 18:25 - Novak gets political 23:36 - FIT CHECK! 25:32 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:33:05

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

5/15/2023
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 Controversy 6:55 - Madrid Open Men 12:24 - American Men Struggling on the Clay 21:45 - Aix-En-Provence Challenge - Nicest Challenger Ever? 23:22 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:30:57

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

4/25/2023
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 sport 3:45 - Iga v. the World 6:15 - Rublev gets the camel off his back 8:07 - Novak taking L's 13:16 - Rafa injury does NOT look good 16:36 - Clay court Power Rankings 19:45 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:32:23

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Episode #21 - Green Clay vs Red Clay, Dean Lost All His Bets, Limited Edition "Dirt" Salad from Sweetgreen

4/12/2023
Hey guys, it's good to see you again. Great support on the last episode - thanks for that. On this episode, we recap the end of Indian Wells, get into some red clay vs green clay stuff, and talk one of the most beautiful tournaments of the year - Monte Carlo. We didn't get to fan mail this episode :( PSYCH!!!!!! We would never. 1:05 Daniel's sad update 2:20: Miami recap 5:20: Kvitova! 7:10 WTA Charleston - Green clay discussion 11:30 Tiafoe takes Houston 14:34 Dean struggling investments into FanDuel 16:37 Most beautiful tournament sites 18:09 Fan Mail

Duration:00:29:53

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Episode #20 - Daniel Goes to Miami, Carlos & Rafa Dream Olympic Team, Red Carpet Fits

3/29/2023
Hi friends - another action packed episode here as we are nearing the end of the Sunshine Double. We talk about Daniel's experience at the Miami Open, Bianca Andreescu's devastating injury, Tsitsipas being a weirdo, and much more. Oh yeah and of course we talk Alcaraz ... the kid is unstoppable right now it seems. Give a listen and enjoy. 2:20 - Indian Wells Recap 8:00 - Alcaraz domination station 10:45 - Ranking the top American Men 12:23 - Daniel hits Miami 21:17 - Wozniacki doesn't know anything about tennis 23:01 - Tennis gambling 25:31 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:33:17

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Episode #19 - Medvedev En Fuego, Stan vs. Rune Beef, Hangover Cure Discovered

3/14/2023
So it's spring (kinda). Indian Wells is upon us which means the season is truly ramping up. This episode is all hits, no filler. We talk Rybakina... we talk Novak drama (still)... we talk Tommy Paul (obviously) and more. Also, hit us up for some more fan mail please. 2:15 - Dubai/Acapulco recap 6:43 - Indian Wells women & Pegula Player's Tribune 12:25 - USA disappointment / Novak withdrawal 16:25 - Indian Wells men 24:30 - Everybody uses Yonex now 26:35 - Fan Mail

Duration:00:34:21