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PODCAST

Behind the Racquet Pod

Mike Cation & Noah Rubin/Tennis Channel Podcast Network

The Behind the Racquet Pod is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner Mike Cation.

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40:02

Behind the Racquet with Francesca Di Lorenzo

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/09/22

Ohio State? The transition to the pro tour? Fishing? Insulting Noah Rubin? You name it, this pod has it. We talked with the 24-year-old about her standout career in Columbus, her ascension in the pro ranks, and how challenging it has been to maintain that level. We go through some fishing excursions she's had down in Tampa, and a very, very special and important request for the tournament organizers in Indian Wells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:35

Behind the Racquet with Jamie Loeb

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/08/31

Jamie Loeb takes the court on Grandstand this afternoon against Iga Swiatek after a gritty, and hard earned qualifying run last week. It's her first main draw appearance at the Open since 2015. And she's really, truly, been through a lot this last year. This is her story of how she's found new perspective, fought through covid, self doubt, and is allowing Jamie Loeb to be Jamie Loeb. This is the Behind the Racquet Pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:36

Behind the Racquet with Paolo Lorenzi

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/08/30

Mike here: There are few people that I respect more than Paolo Lorenzi. When I heard that he had made his decision to retire last week here in New York, I can say I was genuinely saddened by the news, but am so, so thrilled that Paolo is moving on to the next phase of his life. He is one of the kindest souls off the court, and one of the more ferocious competitors I've ever witnessed. We discuss this dichotomy, and so much more, on this week's BTRPod, with a BONUS EPISODE TOMORROW! Learn more about

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35:14

"Lucky" Loser

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/08/25

Yeah, you heard about it. Noah Rubin decided yeah, sure, I'll play Andy Murray on Sunday after losing a heartbreaker 20 minutes earlier in Winston-Salem. He was lauded for giving it a go, and at least efforting to put on a show for a packed crowd. But the story, and the pressure of that decision, was a lot more exhausting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:21

Behind the Racquet with Taylor Townsend

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/08/16

Taylor Townsend's life has been a bit different of late, shifting to a new role as Mom, and also just recently returning to the tennis court! She and Noah go WAY back, and after a bit of reminiscing, we walk through how much her life has changed, her recent "The Players Tribune" article about her prior battles with the USTA, and how she views and sees the recent discussions in the sporting world over mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:40

Catching up in Cary with Krueger

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/07/27

The boys have a quick chat about Noah's return to competitive tennis, and why it's so important to him again after a difficult stretch. Mike takes a look back at the Atlantic Tire Championships in Cary, North Carolina, some of the surprises and big stories, as well as a quick discussion on Jenson Brooksby, Atlanta, and the potential US Open wild cards. Then we hear Mike's chat with Mitchell Krueger, recorded just after the Texan won his title on Sunday. Subscribe, and be a part of the discussion,

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41:26

Behind the Racquet with Petros Chrysochos

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/07/19

Petros Chrysochos is 25 years old, from Cyprus, and is currently ranked 359 in the world on the ATP Tour. But his story is fascinating. A junior top 20 player, an NCAA singles and team champion while at Wake Forest in 2018, and since leaving Wake in 2019, he's played professionally while serving his mandatory service time in the army in Cyprus. Remarkable stuff. He and Noah did not overlap at Wake, but their relationship is deep as you'll hear in this wide ranging conversation. Learn more about your

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35:23

Update time: Noah talks PTPA, Novak vs the world,...

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/07/12

It's been nearly 3 months since Noah and Mike have caught up and discussed issues of the day, so what better time! Here's a little timeline for you, and a note for our patreon supporters, LISTEN TO THE END OF THE SHOW! 2:00- Noah Life Update 6:00- Mike got a cat from the sewer 8:00- Wimby recap, and the Big 3 vs Parity 16:30- The player reaction to Naomi Osaka 22:00- Noah's update on the PTPA Love y'all, more info on the shirts, and stickers, soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:25

Behind the Racquet with Goncalo Oliveira

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/06/28

Noah will be back this week, after we air this episode I recorded in Orlando a few weeks ago! Goncalo Oliveira will take us on a ride through a fascinating childhood, to say the least. In some ways, it was living the dream; in others, not so much. He's now on the cusp of being a perennial Grand Slam doubles participant. But that's not the goal yet. He'll explain why, and we'll talk about some of the ATP politics as well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:34

Behind the Racquet with J.C. Aragone

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/06/21

What a treat to have J.C. stop by my house while he was in Tulsa for a Futures this week. Noah joins us by phone from Minnesota. With J.C., we go through his development and time at Virginia, and then to the in depth discussion on how Type 1 diabetes has affected his life on and off the court. It's changed dramatically over the past 10 years, and is he at a new point in his life? Next week on the pod, Goncalo Oliveira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:51

Behind the Racquet with Ulises Blanch

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/06/14

Of note, no Noah this week, as he was both traveling, AND he had Islanders rinkside seats while I knocked out this pod, as well as one with Goncalo Oliveira that we'll post soon. Uli is 23 years old, with a unique childhood that he'll tell you about. Really a fascinating interview, and thanks to everyone for popping in and spending time with me the last couple weeks back on the road! -Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:18

Behind the Racquet with Jason Jung

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/05/31

NOTE: PLEASE EXCUSE THE DOUBLE AUDIO FOR THE FIRST MINUTE OF THE INTERVIEW. I got it sorted out after about a minute or so. -Mike The ankle injury continues to hamper Noah, but Mike trudges on alone on the road, but is joined by Jason Jung, a perennial top 150 player who has found ways over the years to continue to see high level success. It's been a long path, from a highly successful junior career, to a college career that didn't quite hit those big expectations, to a real life job, and then yes,

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29:00

Behind the Racquet with Ellen Perez

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/05/24

It's a big week with Roland Garros qualifying underway in Paris, so we were thrilled to have a few minutes on Sunday to chat with Ellen Perez. Ellen was this week's feature on Behind the Racquet, and we wanted to extend the conversation a bit and see if her effervescent personality and positivity could rub off on the two cynics in the room. Little Rock is on the docket for Mike next week, and Orlando immediately following, so we'll have a couple more in person chats coming up. Thanks as always for

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26:20

Behind the Racquet with Jenson Brooksby

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/05/03

It's been a pretty damned decent 2021 already for Jenson Brooksby, He's now won three Challenger titles, including both Orlando in Tallahassee in April in back to back weeks ON DIFFERENT SURFACES on the USTA Pro Circuit. Truly remarkable stuff. He hops on the pod to talk with Mike and Noah about where he gets his incredible self belief, learning from early opportunities at Challengers in Northern California, and how and why he's as vocal as he is on the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:17

Welcome Back Cation

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/04/27

Mike got back out on the road, so he shares his thoughts on the Challengers in Orlando and Tallahassee. Then, we get in to your questions, including Jack Sock's future, the difficulties of scheduling.... and then a LOT of you wanted us to discuss Jenson Brooksby. So we did. And hopefully, we have him hop on with us later in the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:52

Behind the Racquet with Denis Kudla

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/04/19

Recorded Friday night, Orlando Finalist Denis Kudla joins us to discuss how marriage has changed his life both on and off the court, and given him new perspectives. He also discusses what he learned from a few days away on Necker Island, learning from Richard Branson. And.....hockey talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:56

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podcast

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/04/07

Both guys are now on the mend, after Mike gives you the details on his recent medical trauma. Hoooobi is the champion in Miami. What does it mean for what's popular in tennis? We debate development routes, focusing on the path taken by Sebastian Korda and how to make it accessible to more people. And finally, yes, how good is women's tennis right now at the top? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:05

Exploring the complexities of being an Asian-American...

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/03/25

After Jeremy Lin's comments recently about being an Asian-American in the NBA, we wanted to explore the same topic in the tennis world, and we brought on Thai-Son Kwiatkowski to dissect the issue. It's never a comfortable discussion, but a pretty damned crucial one. We also, unexpectedly, went in to some rather deep discussions on the mental health difficulties Thai has faced, and that MANY players on tour are facing, especially those 150+ in the rankings. As always, we REALLY appreciate your

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30:38

Yea?

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/03/15

After food poisoning wrekt Noah for a week, the boys get back together to mark one year in to the pandemic and still survival mode in terms of the structure at the top of tennis. Where's the cohesion? Benoit Paire's comments about a lack of passion for the current state of the ATP drew a lot of attention, but was he right? The ATP put out an infographic this week, claiming that players ranked 100-250 made 60% more money from August to February than they had a year before. That can't be right, can it

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30:40

Tara Moore and ITF Inequality

Behind the Racquet Pod ·

2021/03/01

The pandemic has been difficult for the entire tennis community, and has been well documented. But when @annak4ever posted a graphic this week about the lack of "Challenger level" opportunities for women (just 3 tournaments in the 60-100K prize range from January through March!), it really opened Mike's eyes to the incredible lack of upward mobility available right now on the women's side. There's no one better qualified to talk about it than Tara Moore. The 28 year old Brit is a member of the ITF

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