RealzTenisFanz Podcast

Podcast #102: Davis Cup v Haters Cup

In our exuberance of the Laver Cup in our previous podcast, we realized that not all are happy with this new "event" being slated on the ATP calendar. We decided to invite Brian Boyd (@bboyd27 on Twitter) and noted journalist to share his views on his objections to the event. We had a spirited debate about the matter and hope you enjoy the conversation. Janina was not able to be a part of this conversation as she was away being a responsible parent she said (She was not paid for her absence). Don't forget to find us on Twitter, YouTube and iTunes. ENJOY AND COMMENT BELOW!!! Do note that my comment about money at the end of the podcast was said in jest and was in reference to getting possible advertisers on the show if we get a high rating on the podcast platforms!!! It was NOT a request for donations!. 

Podcast #101: Federer saves tennis again with Laver Cup!

We are back at with another awesome episode with a few minute technical difficulties. We discuss the Laver Cup, the Davis Cup, the Baby Cup and all other cups happening in tennis since the US Open 2017. We reached around the Twitterverse and invited Susie (@pandsreid on Twitter) to tell us all about the Laver Cup and she did not disappoint in the least. AWESOME GUEST!!! Don't forget you can find this podcast and all others including the special episodes on iTunes and YouTube. You can find us on Twitter Andreen (@A_Gallivant), Janina (@JLR78) and moi Realz (@RealzTenisFanz) .... COMMENT BELOW AND RATE US ON iTUNES!!!! 

Podcast #100: We Finally Sloane Our Way to a Century

We have finally made it to our 100th episode and SO HAPPY that you have been with us all the way or at least part of the way. We got to the end of the US Open 2017 which was far more exciting on the women's side than it was on the men's but that has been the thing for a while now. 

Check it out and DONT FORGET TO COMMENT BELOW!!! You can find us on Twitter, Youtube and iTunes

Podcast #99: It's a Serena Baby Shower US Open 2017 Draw Show Event

We are having a party to celebrate the US Open 2017 with another special theme event. We decided to throw a baby shower for Queen Serena! We weren't invited to her real 50's Grease event. We break down the draws looking at who is left in this desert field. We are excited to hear your top 16 picks or your overall picks for this year's event. COMMENT BELOW or hit us up on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz). This podcast and all others can be also found on Youtube and iTunes. Don't forget to COMMENT BELOW!!!
0:07:50 - Ladies Draw
1:05:10 - Menz Draw

 

Podcast #98: With Federer out again, the ATP is now officially the Absent Tennis Players

We are back and unfortunately so is Federer's too! He is out with a back injury but we are here to soothe you of all the drama and pain. We have all the run down for the North American summer hardcourt swing. We have a special guest, Chad (@ccsmooth13) on Twitter who is giving us all the lowdown of Cincy Tennis. 

0:04:10 - Realz Resultz (ATP Washington, ATP Montreal, WTA Stanford and WTA Toronto)
0:12:20 - Chatting with Chad about Cincy
0:56:10 - What's going on with the ATP aka Absent Tennis Professionals? 
1:15:00 - Assessing the fields for the US Open
1:27:20 - Realz Resultz (Sara Errani Testosteroni Pasta and Vika and her Baby Daddy Drama)

RTF Special: On James Blake's Ways of Grace

We had a live discussion on the new book by James Blake, Ways of Grace. We broke it down as we do all things tennis and life related. Thank you to those who joined us and to those who will listen later. Don't forget that we are on Podbean and iTunes. You can tweet us at (Andreen) @A_Gallivant, (Janina) @JLR78 and moi (Realz) @RealzTenisFanz

CONTEST ALERT: There is a free copy of the book to give away. All you have to do is give this podcast a listen and express a substantial impression on the matter at hand as well as a desire to get the copy IN THE COMMENT section. You cannot tweet us for this though we always appreciate your feedback. A random selection will happen on a subsequent podcast in the near future.

Podcast #97: Wimbledon 2017 Wrap Up

We decided to do another Wimbledon Podcast because it was so bittersweet and perhaps we were so emotional that we forgot to talk about some important things ... like Andreen's Wimbledon excursion. I forced the two ladies into recording this episode. You can comment below as always and also find us on Twitter, Andreen (@A_Gallivant), Janina (@JLR78) and Realz (@RealzTenisFanz)

0:06:00 - Realz Resultz (What's going on tennis letting freaks get onto court?)
0:17:30 - Andreen's Tennis Travel to Wimbledon 2017 (Ticketing, Meeting Twitter Peeps, Food, Alcohol, Matches and Ambiance)
0:52:30 - Why no mad love for Mugz?
1:01:00 - What's going on with the men's tour? (Novak is going away for a bit or forever? Tomic Talk, Ilia Nasty. Mischa's new coach)
1:20:35 - Wrapping up

Podcast #96: Fantastic Federer, Vanquished Venus and MFing Muguruza

What a weird Wimbledon, they decided not to have a women's final on Saturday and skip straight to the men's final on Sunday. We are here to talk about all things Wimbledon and put an end to this grass court affair. Don't worry I gave Mugs her props. We thank Susie for giving Andreen a fabulous time at SW19!!! You can find us on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz). This podcast and all others can be also found on YouTube and iTunes. Don't forget to COMMENT BELOW!!!

Special mention to Minipeople.ch for the photo insert in this podcast!

0:04:30 - Working through my feelings about this Vanquished Venus
0:28:00 - Accessing the other ladies on tour (Kerber, Ostapenko, Azarenka, Halep et al)
0:55:00 - The men's tour was messy (Tsonga, Grigor, Raonic. What's with Murray? Novak?) Federer's cake walk
1:58:00 - Wrapping up and previewing our next special podcast on James Blake's Ways of Grace!!!

Podcast #95: Magical Middle Sunday

I don't know about you folks but most of my draws particularly on the women's side have been damaged beyond magical repair. How did you do? Let's talk about these Court Assignment, Venus Vindication and so much more ...You can find us on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz). This podcast and all others can be also found on YouTube, Podbean and iTunes. Don't forget to COMMENT BELOW!!!

0:03:00 - Women's Draw
0:45:35 - Men's Draw
1:18:20 - Court Assignments
1:38:00 - Bernard Tomic
1:49:30 - Nicholas Kyrgios
1:57:00 - Venus Vindicated
2:07:20 - Bethanie Mattek-Sands Injury
2:13:00 - Wrapping Up ..

 

 

Podcast#94: Wimbledon Witchcraft and Wizardry Draw Show

RealzTenisFanz Sorting Hat Song

Oh you may think that we are petty,

But do judge us on what you’ll hear.

For I have no doubt you’ll find

A better tennis podcast here or there

 

You can keep the other podcasts.

Your ESPN, Tennis Channel or illegal streams

For none of them can boast

Of ever having Realz, Janina or Andreen

 

We break it down like no other,

Giving you all the tea and drama.

When the others bow to sponsors

We just say hellz no with that bullshit matter

 

So another live podcast for you Realz Fanz,

Which as always will make you splutter.

For the theme of this major’s draw livecast

Is none other than Harry Potter.

 

We will divide up your faves by Houses,

Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff Gryffindors.

But yall know some can’t be sorted

As they are really silly, duds and bores

 

There will be trolls, goblins and giants

Not forgetting house elves too like Dobby

But since they were modelled after slaves you see

We will not/cannot pick anybody

 

Is Divadal Gryffindor as Murray plays Hufflepuff?

Will Novak be Slytherin to Roger refulgent Ravenclaw?

Who will take Garbina, Caro, Simona or Vika Azarenka?

Do Kerber even get sorted when she’s crashing out the draw

 

This is Wimbledon grass you know

The oldest tennis tournament on the planet

But we don’t care for the traditions

As we want our faves to win gosh darnit

 

So pull out your sorcerer/philosopher's stone and your goblet of fire

Don’t be an Azkaban prisoner in some secret chamber

We are the Phoenix Order with a Realz half blood prince

As I hope our deathly hallows bring you no stranger danger