Best Adult Tennis Podcasts (2023)

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Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci (One Thing To Do Before Hitting The Ball!) 15:21

3d ago15:21

15:21

We were thrilled to talk to Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci! What is the ONE THING adult rec players should do before they hit the ball? What was it like to meet Venus Williams and Serena Williams as children? Can you get a lesson with the Hall of Fame coach? If you're an avid tennis fan or a rec player looking to improve your game, this episo…

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Ratings Day - The Most Exciting Day of the Year! 8:19

2d ago8:19

8:19

Are you excited about your new NTRP rating? Do you check your friends' ratings as soon as you can? This is a special bump day episode! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral link to get a FREE Swing Stick ($100 value) with …

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys 50:06

10h ago50:06

50:06

The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion (Part 2) 14:59

5d ago14:59

14:59

This is part 2 of our episode Kenny, who is the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Kenny is a former division 1 football player, a former top ten track cyclist in Thailand, and won the UK cheese rolling competition. He co-runs a local UTR league - called Elite Tennis …

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The Blindboy Podcast

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A podcast about why there's no podcast this week 50:55

7d ago50:55

50:55

A podcast about why there's no podcast this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7 Tips to Win More Matches from a National Champion 15:05

14d ago15:05

15:05

Do you want to be a National Champion? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! Imagine setting impossible goals and constantly reaching them! That's precisely what our guest, Kenny, has done. Kenny was the 4.0 18 plus singles National Champion! He is a former division 1 football player, a former top ten track c…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Speaking to an expert about climate and biodiversity collapse 1:21:47

15d ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Professor Yvonne Buckley is the Professor of Zoology at Trinity College Dublin. She is Co-Chair of the All Island Climate and Biodiversity Research.We sat down for Science week 2023 to chat about biodiversity. Check out sfi.ie for info about science week 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 3 12:12

21d ago12:12

12:12

What if your heated disputes over line calls were a thing of the past? And what if an AI umpire took charge of score keeping, making the game smoother and more enjoyable for all? That's exactly what we're exploring in our conversation today with Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot t…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Pistils of the Dandelions 1:18:39

21d ago1:18:39

1:18:39

I read a new short story from my book Topographia Hibernica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SwingVision - Magic Tennis Technology! Part 2 9:38

29d ago9:38

9:38

Is there a way to make the ball machine not so boring? Want stats on your game to help you win? Tune in and find out how SwingVision can elevate your tennis game to the next level! SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! Use our referral lin…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Return to Yurty Ahernes couch 53:12

28d ago53:12

53:12

I return to Yurty Aherne's couch. I also speak about the intertwining histories of Ireland and Palestine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SwingVision – Magic Tennis Technology! 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

Have you ever questioned whether a ball landed in or out? How fun would it be to see a replay (or to challenge a call)? We were thrilled to have back on the podcast Swupnil Sahai, CEO of SwingVision. SwingVision is the A.I. tennis app that brings you pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis, and line calling on any court, using just your iPhone! U…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Conspiracy Theories with Naomi Klein 1:06:26

1M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

I chat with legendary author and activist Naomi Klein about conspiracy theories and what they say about the current state of our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scoring Disputes 15:45

1M ago15:45

15:45

Ever been involved in a tennis scoring dispute that made you wish for a referee? Do you know the USTA Rules on scoring disputes? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we discuss scoring disputes and the different ways people handle them - go through all the points, just give in to your opponen…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Padre Pio and Medieval Glass men 27:17

1M ago27:17

27:17

I answer yere questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tennis for Life (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

October is breast cancer awareness month and we greatly appreciate Victoria Thio discussing Tennis for Life with us! Tennis for Life provides free tennis lessons and court time so that breast cancer survivors may experience the benefits that tennis can bring to their lives. Tennis for Life also provides an environment for survivors to share their e…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Speaking to Patrick McCabe about writing, failure and creativity 1:19:13

2M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Patrick McCabe is a twice Booker prize nominated Irish novelist, known for 'The Butcher Boy' and 'Breakfast on Pluto', His unique style merges dark comedy and profound emotion, capturing the complexities of Irish rural life and personal identity in modern times. In this podcast we chat about writing, failure and creativity Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Tennis vs. Pickleball 16:50

2M ago16:50

16:50

Does it have to be a battle between tennis and pickleball? Paul Pittman and Rainey Johns from USTA Southern's Advocacy Task Force are here to discuss this and more! Please check out the Pickleball playbooks at the following links: https://advocacy.southerntennis.com https://southerntennis.com/advocacy Paul Pittman is the Chair of USTA Southern’s Ad…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory 52:59

2M ago52:59

52:59

Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Don't Quit Adult Recreational Tennis! 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

How often do you find yourself on the brink of giving up adult recreational tennis? Are you struggling to maintain the joy of playing, feeling pressured to win all the time or affected by others' attitudes towards the game? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode Carla joins Carolyn and Erin to …

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Psychology of Greek Mythology 58:21

2M ago58:21

58:21

A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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More Rules More Problems! Part 2 11:13

2M ago11:13

11:13

What do you do if your opponent thinks you called the ball out but you didn't? What if someone touches the net? Does it matter if the ball is still in play? What happens if a ball hits a portable scoreboard? Do Carolyn and Erin have a problem and are thinking about these situations too much? =) Thanks again to Leah for all these great questions! We…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes 53:37

2M ago53:37

53:37

The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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More Rules More Problems! 13:07

3M ago13:07

13:07

What should you do if your opponent yells watch out when you are hitting an overhead? What happens if your opponent's shoe falls off during a point? What if your dampener flies off? What if the dampener hits the net? Carolyn and Erin discuss these rules and more! Thank you to Leah for all these great questions! We are excited to team up with Michel…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Greek Mythology and Simulation Theory 56:54

3M ago56:54

56:54

how my father driving to cork in his underpants lead me to view Greek creation Myths through simulation theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels - Part 2 (Try Smiling!) 18:16

3M ago18:16

18:16

What do you do if your opponents are only hitting to the lower rated player? What are some tactics for playing against higher level players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coac…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The History of Bootcut Jeans 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

The historic roots of Irish Celtic Tiger Bootcut Jeans in the 14th century West African textile industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advice for Combo or Playing Across Levels 14:20

3M ago14:20

14:20

Do you ever have trouble playing people that hit with less pace? Why is it so difficult to play against lower rated players? Francie Barragan is here to give advice for playing combo or across different levels! Francie played college tennis for NC State and was the Assistant Coach for NC State after graduating. She was the Head Coach at Methodist U…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Psychological impact of Poverty with Dr.Katriona O Sullivan 1:42:17

3M ago1:42:17

1:42:17

Dr. Katriona O Sullivan is a psychologist whose work centers around the impact of poverty on a person's development. She works towards improving access to education for marginalized people. Her memoir "Poor" charts her journey as a child who grew up in extreme poverty to eventually studying in Trinity college Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Stump The Ump - Part 3 (Foot Faults, Lets, and Hindrances) 9:11

3M ago9:11

9:11

Can you call a foot fault in adult recreational tennis? When do you call a let versus claim the point? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He w…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stump The Ump - Part 2 (Most Popular Question He is Asked and More Quick Rulings!) 10:33

4M ago10:33

10:33

What is the most popular question that people ask about adult recreational tennis? It may surprise you! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympics, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. He …

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Mental Health of Adults who live with their Parents 1:12:33

4M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

A recent study found that 65% of Irish adults aged 25 to 35 live with their parents. I explore the impact of that on emotional wellbeing and identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stump The Ump - Part 1 (Reversing Calls, Bats and Bees) 12:17

4M ago12:17

12:17

Do you know the USTA rules for adult recreational tennis? Have you ever been on the court and thought "what is the rule in this situation"? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are thrilled to have Rebel Good join us! Rebel has been officiating tennis for over 30 years and has officiated US Opens, Olympic…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Mythology, Rewilding Forests and indigenous knowledge with Manchán Magan 1:37:17

4M ago1:37:17

1:37:17

Manchán Magan is a writer, documentary maker and folklorist. We speak about the relationship between Irish mythology and rewilding forests, as well as similarities between Irish Mythology and Aboriginal Australian Mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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That Jerk Just Hit Me! 14:19

4M ago14:19

14:19

Is it bad etiquette to hit someone with a ball during a match? Have you ever been hit? Did it make you mad? Do you feel differently based on what level you played or what you are playing such as mixed? A listener asked a follow up question to the etiquette episodes. Let Carolyn and Erin know what you think! Please check out our previous etiquette e…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Barbie and Mattel as Millennial Pavlovian Conditioning 53:57

4M ago53:57

53:57

How the deregulation of children's advertising in the 1980s conditioned millennials to have a positive emotional response to Mattel toys which temporarily soothes the anxiety of not feeling like a real adult. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pet Peeves Part 2 (A Captain's Perspective and What We Do That Bothers Our Opponents) 15:07

4M ago15:07

15:07

What pet peeves do captains have? Why do people care when we spin the racquet before the match? Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss these things and what they do that may bother their opponents! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Warehouse and her "Talk T…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Speaking to an expert about Biodiversity 2:05:05

4M ago2:05:05

2:05:05

Collie Ennis is a research associate at the Department of Zoology at Trinity college. We speak about biodiversity, insects, building ponds and becoming active in helping local biodiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pet Peeves In Adult Recreational Tennis 9:46

5M ago9:46

9:46

What does your opponent do that bothers you during an adult recreational match? They know these things may be a little silly, but Carolyn, Erin, and Michelle discuss their pet peeves from playing 2.5 to 4.0 tennis! We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! We are excited to team up with Michelle from Tennis Wareh…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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I almost interviewed Cillian Murphy on this weeks Podcast 59:14

4M ago59:14

59:14

A ramble about art and the process of podcasting and writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rules USTA Players Should Know (But We Didn't) - Part Three 8:43

5M ago8:43

8:43

What happens if an opponent falls during a point? Does it matter if the opponent screams? What happens if you and your doubles partner disagree on a call? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we go through situations that happened on the tennis court to us where no one knew what to do or we w…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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An in depth thesis about Birdshit 1:09:09

5M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Why birdshit is responsible for the world having a population of 8 billion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rules USTA Players Should Know (But We Didn't) - Part Two 10:58

5M ago10:58

10:58

Who can call a double bounce? Can you call a let if you thought the ball was out but you aren't completely sure? Who starts serving the second set after a first set tie breaker? What happens if your doubles partner is hit by a serve? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In this episode we go through situatio…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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Nine Inch Nialls 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Satanic Ritual Murder, Charles Manson, Balloons and the FBI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rules USTA Players Should Know (But We Didn't) - Part One 12:12

5M ago12:12

12:12

Have you ever been on the court and didn't know the rule? What do you do when a racket comes out of your hand? What happens when a ball hits the score board and lands in the correct court? Can you stop the ball with a racket when the ball is flying out of the court? We are replaying a few of our most popular episodes and this was one of them! In th…

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The Blindboy Podcast

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A thorough meditation about Sparkling Water 57:14

5M ago57:14

57:14

I investigate why 19th Irish immigrants to the America fetishised sparkling water and how it relates to early pagan traditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Raleigh Pro League (Conversation with Brian Rosenthal) - Part 2 14:52

5M ago14:52

14:52

Have you ever beaten Andy Roddick or Serena Williams? If you did, would you brag about it? We definitely would but for some reason Brian doesn't. Find out why and learn more about the Raleigh Pro League in this episode! This is part 2 of our episode with Brian Rosenthal, the director of the Raleigh Pro League. Brian was a top ten junior in Florida …

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The Blindboy Podcast

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The Lost Irish Tradition Of Lifting Heavy Stones 1:52:55

6M ago1:52:55

1:52:55

David Keohan is using folklore to rediscover the lost Irish tradition of Stone Lifting. An ancient practice that incorporated tests of strength and training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Raleigh Pro League (Conversation with Brian Rosenthal) 18:46

6M ago18:46

18:46

What is the Raleigh Pro League? Will adult rec players ever be as good as the people who play in that league? Most likely no! But it will definitely make us better to watch them. We really enjoyed speaking with Brian Rosenthal, the director of the Raleigh Pro League. Brian was a top ten junior in Florida and played for NC State University. He start…

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