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The Body Serve

The Body Serve Tennis Podcast

Tennis podcast featuring casual, semi-respectable conversations about the ATP & WTA.

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01:01:14

Judy Murray's Boys Get to No. 1

The Body Serve ·

2016/11/22

Help celebrate our 60th episode! We're here -- on a more regular schedule, lately -- to talk about Andy Murray cementing his no.1 ranking by taking out frequent foe Novak Djokovic. Who had the better year? Did the WTFs measure up as a memorable tournament? What the hell is going on with Rafa's hair? :30 Welcome to our Diamond Jubilee 8:30 Andy Murray beats Novak to win WTFs, finish at #1 18:00 Erase that asterisk 20:15 Has the year-end tournament redeemed itself? 26:00 Who's had the better year:

01:41:54

The Body Serve TV Awards

The Body Serve ·

2016/11/13

Settle in for our second annual TV episode, where we discuss the many, many shows we've been watching. Ideally, we throw in some analysis, some political content, and praise for the women and people of color who are helping to make TV's second golden age so special. Look out for Transparent, Outlander, Jane the Virgin, Insecure, Orange is the New Black, Queen Sugar, and a withering takedown of former fave UnReal. 5:00 Best New Show - OWN comes into its own 15:00 Black Lives Matter on TV in 2016 -

01:06:49

Andy Murray Sittin' on Top of the World...Rankings

The Body Serve ·

2016/11/08

For episode 58, we're talking about WTA Finals champ Cibulkova, Zhuhai winner Kvitova, and men's tennis' new number 1, Sir Andrew Murray. The ATP and WTA have both seen some big shake-ups recently. We chat about all that, plus James takes a tough quiz on ATP Number 1s - play along at home! 0:30 Welcome back! Thanks for coming! 5:00 We can't help but like Dominika Cibulkova, WTA Finals champ 10:30 Kuznetsova's magical 2 weeks 13:45 The WTA Pretty Good Trophy in Zhuhai -- though Petra slays once

01:00:41

Anatomy of Two Suspensions

The Body Serve ·

2016/10/19

We're back to take you through Nick Kyrgios and Maria Sharapova's disciplinary drama. We try to figure out where to stand on Kyrgios, why his behavior angers so many, and what the ATP means by suggesting counselling. As for Sharapova, we are not kind about her tasteless media blitz following her (slightly) reduced suspension. Stick around for actual tennis talk - lauding the strong fall performers and looking ahead to Singapore. 3:00 Kyrgios suspension: warring camps 7:25 Is Nick's perceived

56:08

Falling Into The Asian Swing

The Body Serve ·

2016/10/03

We're back for Episode 56, talking about the busy autumn swing in Asia. Since we haven't been around for a minute, there's also lots of chit-chat about happenings in the news, doping drama, Black Lives Matter, and a reprise of one of our favorite Mariah covers. 0:40 Welcome and odds and ends: halftime show performer, hunty, Jenners, etc. 8:00 Petra Kvitova's slayful and savage run to the Wuhan title 15:00 Wozniacki's career resuscitation 18:45 Naomi Osaka has a huge week in Tokyo 23:00

01:09:40

Kerber & Wawrinka Crowned at U.S. Open

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2016/09/12

Angelique Kerber and Stan Wawrinka are your 2016 U.S. Open singles champions. Episode 55 takes a look back at the last fortnight of Grand Slam tennis for the year. We've got lots to say about the ESPN commentary (specifically John McEnroe), as well as the insipid narratives whenever Serena loses. Each of the top players gets some play in this episode; we finish things with an "Odds and Ends" segment where we cover "biggest upsets," CoCo Vandeweghe not knowing who Naomi Osaka is, and the horrendous

45:51

US Open Preview & Thirst Trap Olympics

The Body Serve ·

2016/08/28

Episode 54 brings you our preview of the 2016 US Open. We're combing the draws for storylines, but as usual we avoid predictions. Listen for our thoughts on Madison Keys; dangerous floaters like Del Potro, Puig, and Kvitova; Novak and Serena's fitness and form; and players we'd love to see break out. We also award medals in the Thirst Trap Olympics, recognizing those male players who are doing the most to inspire internet thirst. 2:00 Serena's draw and what "tough" means for her 6:00 The Venus

01:00:47

Signing Out of Cincy: An Interview with Sania Mirza

The Body Serve ·

2016/08/23

In Episode 53, we're sharing our experiences from the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio; Jonathan as press and James as fan. Listen to Jonathan's impressions of tennis reporting, and James' stories about the food, the practice sessions, and a few brushes with fame. But the real centerpiece of this episode is Jonathan's sit-down with the engaging, thoughtful Sania Mirza, doubles no. 1 and recent Cincinnati champion. 2:00 James talks about his time in Cincinnati: rain, mud, and calzones 6:30

29:29

Cincy Dispatch: Interview With Svetlana Kuznetsova

The Body Serve ·

2016/08/21

Episode 52 brings you the first ever player interview on the podcast. Jonathan sits down with Svetlana Kuznetsova in Cincinnati. The current world #10 talks everything from being in control of her career, playing Serena, to telling us which musical diva best encapsulate her (#TennisDivas). Jonathan also reports on some of his observations from his week covering the Western and Southern Open, most specifically inside player press conferences. Enjoy the interview and check back for episode 53 which

45:27

Are You Feeling Very O-lympic Today?

The Body Serve ·

2016/08/15

It's episode 51, and we're wrapping up an eventful Olympic tennis event: the upsets, the Delpo miracle, Puig's big win, and diving in headfirst on issues of race, identity, and political action. You know, light stuff like that. 0:45 Are we feeling very O-lympic today? Some qualms with Olympic tennis 6:30 Del Potro def. Djokovic, then wins silver 10:45 Other winners: Murray, Nishikori's hygiene, Nadal, gold medalist Monica Puig! 15:30 Venus wins 5th medal, a silver in mixed with Ram 19:00

01:17:34

Roger That: Tennis Comes Home to Canada

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2016/07/30

Celebrate our 50th episode with us! This one is jam packed - catching up with the past few weeks of tennis, telling you about our adventures at Rogers Cup Toronto, reviewing the Serena doc, performing a dramatic reading, and taking a tennis quiz! :30 Hey! It's Episode 50! 4:00 Big news: Huge announcements from Vika and Roger 9:00 Recent winners: Konta, Karlovic, Monfils, Deliciano, etc. 12:30 Talking about being on-site at Toronto - where's all the free stuff? 17:00 Up and coming Canadians 22:30

01:37:18

It's A Williams World At Wimbledon

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2016/07/11

Episode 49 gives you a bit of everything we've been known to talk about on The Body Serve: Serena, Venus, Andy, Beyonce, Mariah, Lemonade. We're here to recap a brilliant fortnight for Serena and Venus at Wimbledon, congratulate Andy Murray, and welcome our guest Stephanie Neppl (@StephintheUS) to the show! You'll hear us revel in the Williams Sisters' singles and doubles success, go to bat for the depth of the WTA, and chat with Steph about her time at Wimbledon, including sitting beside Isha and

01:27:04

Mid-Wimbledon Chit Chat

The Body Serve ·

2016/07/04

We're back to chat about the first week of Wimbledon 2016, upsets and all. Later in the episode, Michael Lewis returns for his second appearance on the show to tell us about his first trip to the All England Club. We close the show by issuing a few thumbs up and thumbs down before getting into #SeeWhatHadHappenedWas. 2:00 Both French Open winners are out! 13:00 Looking at the women's draw: who's left, great match-ups, Serena-Sveta XIII 23:30 Shall we talk about court assignments? 27:45 Men's

47:50

WimbleTon Preview 2016

The Body Serve ·

2016/06/25

It seems like Roland Garros just ended, but tennis barrels forward. In episode 47, we talk about who's prepared for Wimbledon, who might Brexit early (we're looking at you, Roberta), and checking in with the Sisters Williams. Who are your picks? Can Thiem reach another semi? Will Madison break through in a big way? Is Novak unstoppable? 3:30 The quest for 22, Part IV: Serena's draw 9:30 Early exits: Vinci, Bencic, Errani? 13:30 Venus gets the #8 seed 20:00 Men's draw, starting with Djokovic &

01:19:16

Roland Garros Recap & Sharapova's Two Year Ban

The Body Serve ·

2016/06/08

We start episode 46 with a last-minute discussion of the news of Sharapova's 2-year ban. We break down the ITF report, talk about what "intent" actually means, and what this all might mean for Sharapova and tennis' future. Then, we chat about the second week of Roland Garros, which turned out to be, well, disappointing for us. Ignore how petty James is and enjoy our discussions about Bartoli's verbal diarrhea, more Kyrgios vs. Kitty Chiller drama, and what the future holds for Muguruza. 0:00

01:13:42

Mid-French Open Chat: Vamos Another Day

The Body Serve ·

2016/05/29

Presenting episode 45: simultaneously mourning Rafa's withdrawal and basking in Venus' run to the fourth round. We also talk the Murresmo split, Lepchenko's silent ban, Cornet's drama, McEnroe's new pupil, the round of 16 matchups, and give our dream finals. Oh, and we begin the show with a recap of seeing Beyonce at her #FormationWorldTour. 1:00 First, we went to see Beyonce! 8:30 Rafa's withdrawal 14:20 Varvara Lepchenko serves a silent ban for failed drug test 17:30 #SeeWhatHadHappenedWas:

01:13:30

Roland Garros Preview: Breaking Down The Draws and...

The Body Serve ·

2016/05/21

Episode 44 is our Roland Garros preview. We start with the men's side, which got a whole lot more interesting a few weeks ago, with Rafa's resurgence, Andy's rebirth on clay, and Novak suffering a few setbacks. Next, enjoy our chat with Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of the new print-only Racquet Magazine and co-host of The Main Draw podcast. Stay tuned for info on how to subscribe or donate to Racquet's Kickstarter. Finally, we talk about the women's draw and, honestly, your guess is as good as

01:05:22

Rome Recap

The Body Serve ·

2016/05/16

In episode 43, we attempt to digest ALL that happened in Rome last week. First things first, Serena's back with a big win. Andy Murray finally beats Novak again in a big final, with assists from Rafa and Kei. Were you as perplexed by Djokovic's erratic behaviour all week as we were? We try and get to the bottom of it during our extended "Rant" which also includes discussions of Tomic, the Aussie Olympic fiasco, and Grigor's meltdown in Istanbul. As usual, the episode is timestamped for your

01:06:21

The Spelling Bey: Lemonade Quenches Our Thirst

The Body Serve ·

2016/05/01

00:30 #LEMONADE Discussion: our favorite songs and more 15:00 Big Ups to Safarova, Bacsinszky, Schwartzman, and Giorgi beats Errani 17:20 Serena withdraws from Madrid: work-life balance! 24:00 Are we worried about 2016 and her no. 1 ranking? 29:30 Rafa sues Roselyne Bachelot for defamation 33:30 Olympic qualifications - how do they work? 38:15 Male Objectification Hour: Our Thirst Trap Lists 47:00 Who are we attracted to but feel slightly shameful about? 52:30 Jonathan's spelling pedigree 54:45

54:49

Rafa Is Coming

The Body Serve ·

2016/04/25

1:00 Lemonade is here!!! Serena shares her throne 9:15 RIP Prince 12:30 A week in the life of Serena Williams: Laureus, Snapchat, Beyonce, tacos 15:00 Rafa Nadal changes the ATP season 17:30 Turning point of Rafa's season: Thiem? Zverev? 22:30 Winning without his best 26:00 Kerber defends Stuttgart title: What slump? 28:00 Other standouts: Buyukakcay, Falconi, and Laura Siegemund 32:00 Good Petra was back, for a week at least 33:30 Giorgi update 37:00 Kei on Klay 40:00 Djokovic's Monte

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