Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]

Author: Cracked Racquets, Bleav Language: English Episodes: 603
Hosted by Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets, Cracked Interviews pulls back the curtain on professional tennis through long-form conversations. This isn't a rapid-fire results show; it's a space where the people who define the sport get to elaborate on their journeys. Gruskin, a genuine enthusiast with deep knowledge, guides discussions that go beyond match points and rankings. You'll hear from celebrated players about the pivotal moments that shaped their legacies, from coaches dissecting the mental and technical evolutions of the game, and from influential analysts and executives who operate behind the scenes. Each episode of this podcast builds a comprehensive portrait of the tennis landscape, exploring personal stories of resilience, the business intricacies often hidden from fans, and candid opinions on where the game is headed. The tone is conversational and insightful, offering listeners a sense of sitting in on a private chat between professionals. For anyone curious about the human narratives woven into the fabric of tennis-the setbacks, strategies, and passions that statistics can't capture-this Bleav network podcast provides a consistent and engaging listen. It’s for the fan who wants to understand not just what happened on court, but why it matters and the people who made it happen.
Episodes
Cam Norrie (ATP): British ATP Player (#28 Live Ranking Singles) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:23
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with World #28 Cam Norrie following his first round win at the San Diego Open. They speak about Cam’s victory over Dom Koepfer, his breakout 2021 season, what clicked…
2021 CR Athlete: Cole Gromley (Junior, Baylor University) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:35
Baylor Men’s Tennis Junior and newest Project Elite member Cole Gromley joins the show to discuss his decision to transfer to Baylor, how he’s managed to stay positive despite multiple injuries throughout his college car…
2021 CR Athlete: Jacob Brumm (Graduate Student, Baylor University) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:14
Baylor Men’s Tennis Graduate Student and newest Project Elite member Jacob Brumm joins the show to discuss his decision to transfer to Baylor, his first few weeks in Waco, what separates Baylor from the rest of the progr…
Mark Wallner (NCAA): Tennessee Men’s Tennis Senior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:23
Live from the 2021 Knoxville Showdown, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Tennessee Men’s Tennis Senior Mark Wallner about his team’s breakthrough 2021 season, his own personal and team expectation…
From the Presser (ATP): Hubert Hurkacz [Live from 2021 Moselle Open] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:03
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Hubert Hurkacz following his 62 63 victory over Lucas Pouille today at the Moselle Open.Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle fo…
Austen Huang (NCAA): Columbia Men’s Tennis Senior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:26
Live from the 2021 Knoxville Showdown, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Columbia Men’s Tennis Senior Austen Huang about a tumultuous 18 months for Columbia Men’s Tennis, his own personal and team…
Alex Kotzen (NCAA): Columbia Men’s Tennis Third-Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:06
Live from the 2021 Knoxville Showdown, Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Columbia Men’s Tennis Third-Year Alex Kotzen about a tumultuous 18 months for Columbia Men’s Tennis, his own personal and t…
Howard Endelman (NCAA): Columbia University Men's Tennis Head Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:23
Recorded at the 2021 USTA Boys’ 16’s/18’s National Championships, Columbia Men’s Tennis Head Coach Howard Endelman joins the show to discuss all of the craziness that has been the past year-and-a-half for his Columbia pr…