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
Mark Weaver (NCAA): Texas A&M University Women's Tennis HC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:46
Texas A&M's Women's Tennis Head Coach Mark Weaver joins the show to preview his team’s 2022 season. Coach Weaver reflects on his team’s 2021 results, discusses the strengths of his team’s roster entering the new year, of…
Clancy Shields (NCAA): University of Arizona Men's Tennis HC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:34
Arizona Men’s Tennis Head Coach Clancy Shields joins the show to preview his team’s 2022 season. Coach Shields reflects on his team’s 2021 results, discusses the strengths of his team’s roster entering the new year, offe…
Cedric Kauffmann (NCAA): University of Kentucky Men's Tennis HC [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:44
University of Kentucky Men’s Tennis Head Coach Cedric Kauffmann joins the show to preview his team’s 2022 season. Coach Kauffmann reflects on his team’s 2021 results, discusses the strengths of his team’s roster entering…
Mike Ballardie: Slinger Group CEO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:04
Slinger Group CEO Mike Ballardie joins the show to discuss his company’s purchase of the tennis streaming platform Playsight. He also explains Slinger’s desire to create an all-encompassing platform for tennis players an…
Peter Kobelt (NCAA): University of Kentucky Volunteer Assistant Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:46
Former Ohio State Men’s Tennis All-American and current Kentucky Men’s Volunteer Assistant Peter Kobelt joins the show to reflect on his standout college career, discuss the joy and difficulties of life as a pro, talk ab…
Bonus: CR Athlete Cannon Kingsley Reaches ITF M15 Final in Lubbock, TX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
Ohio State All-American and Project Elite’s Cannon Kingsley joins the show to discuss his run of Futures success over the past few weeks, a successful week for the Buckeyes at the ITA All-American event in Tulsa, and so…
Jim Daugherty (NCAA): Former Valparaiso University Head Tennis Coach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:37
Host Alex Gruskin sits down with Valparaiso University Mne's Tennis Head Coach Jim Daugherty. The two discuss his storied 35 years coaching at Valpo, the challenges of managing a mid-major level program, learning on the…
Laura Vallverdu (NCAA): 2009 NCAA Singles Finalist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:00
2009 NCAA Singles Finalist and Director for Development at the Miami Beach Tennis Center Laura Vallverdu joins the show to discuss her illustrious college playing career, transitioning from player to coach, the value of…
From the Presser (ATP): Ruud & Rublev [Live from 2021 San Diego Open] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin speaks with Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev during their respective runs at last week’s San Diego Open.Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle f…