Host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. This podcast features broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with The Inside-In Podcast
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Oct 1, 2026 · 47:32
Jan-Michael Gambill joins the show to chat about a wide range of tennis topics, including Jannik Sinner continuing to miss time with a knee injury. Gambill gives his thoughts on…
Sep 28, 2026 · 40:39
Jason Stacy joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Pressure Code: How Elite Performers Align Their Energy, Emotions, and Environment." Stacy explains why he decided to…
Sep 24, 2026 · 53:13
Gill Gross joins the podcast to recap his time covering the US Open, and to shed light on some of the post-match interviews he conducted with the game's best players. Gross…
Sep 21, 2026 · 42:19
Dick Gould joins the show to discuss his extraordinary life in tennis, and how he established one of the all-time greatest athletic programs in college sports. Gould led the…
Sep 17, 2026 · 33:52
Patricia Tarabini joins the show to discuss her path from a small town in Argentina to the world of pro tennis, where she continues to make a lasting impact. Tarabini explains…
Sep 15, 2026 · 38:18
John Lloyd joins the podcast to recap the 2026 US Open finals, which saw Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina reign over the tennis world. Lloyd explains how Zverev enacted a…
Sep 10, 2026 · 35:38
TennisNow writer Chris Oddo joins the podcast to discuss the epic 2026 US Open, which has featured triumphs, heartbreaks, emotional wins and tears of both joy and sadness. Oddo…
Sep 8, 2026 · 40:42
Nick Monroe joins the podcast on-site from The US Open to dive into all the action and drama from Flushing Meadows. Monroe breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's impressive form in his…
Sep 3, 2026 · 42:46
Barstool Hubbs joins the podcast for some early US Open reactions, where the much anticipated return of Carlos Alcaraz continues to capture the headlines. Hubbs evaluates…
Sep 1, 2026 · 46:26
Steve Flink joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics from the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to the start of The US Open, and his new excellent book about the…
Aug 28, 2026 · 45:02
Zachary Cohen joins the podcast to preview The 2026 US Open, with a thorough breakdown of both the men's and women's singles draws. The men's draw is highlighted by the return of…
Aug 25, 2026 · 41:37
Leif Shiras joins the show to recap the Cincinnati Open, where Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils claimed the trophies with some sizzling tennis. Shiras explains what propelled Gauff…
Aug 19, 2026 · 53:04
Amy Lundy joins the podcast to discuss the uncertainty involving Jannik Sinner's US Open status, and how the entire ATP orbit hangs in the balance. Lundy looks at Carlos…
Aug 14, 2026 · 46:32
Veteran coach Brad Stine joins the podcast for a wide-ranging chat about his work coaching Tommy Paul, and some of the biggest storylines in the men's game as tennis takes over…
Aug 10, 2026 · 49:21
Tennis broadcaster Russ Thaler joins the podcast to dive into all the drama at The National Bank Open in Canada, where opportunity is calling some new and old faces in the sport.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 49:45
Tennis broadcaster Candy Reid returns to the podcast to recap the Washington DC Open, where Alexandra Eala won her maiden title and dispatched some of the most talented names in…
Aug 3, 2026 · 36:29
The Athletic's Senior Tennis Writer Matthew Futterman joins the show to discuss the release of his new book, which takes a look at the true price of pursuing your dreams at the…
Jul 31, 2026 · 42:58
Podcast host and journalist Mike McIntyre joins the show to preview the National Bank Open, with the entire tennis world heading to Canada for their prestigious 1000 level…
Jul 28, 2026 · 49:23
Nobody brings the excitement to tennis broadcasting like Robbie Koenig, and he joins the podcast to get you primed and ready for the North American hard court swing. Koenig…
Jul 21, 2026 · 44:17
Former WTA Top 25 player Christina McHale joins the podcast for a wide-ranging chat about the pro game, and how she was able to end her career on her own terms. McHale explains…
Jul 16, 2026 · 44:48
Sportscaster Adnan Virk joins the show to chat about his unabashed enthusiasm for tennis, and to remind one and all about Roger Federer's greatness. Virk dives into Federer's…
Jul 13, 2026 · 36:50
Jannik Sinner and Linda Noskova claimed the titles at Wimbledon, and ESPN betting analyst Pamela Maldonado is here to break down the thrilling conclusion to the major tournament…
Jul 9, 2026 · 43:22
TennisNow writer Chris Oddo joins the podcast to dive into the final push at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where everything is on the line for those remaining in the field.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 49:39
Alexandra Stevenson joins the show to breakdown all the drama at Wmbledon, where we will crown a different women's champion for the 10th straight year. Stevenson recaps Naomi…
Jul 3, 2026 · 52:57
Hall of Famer journalist Steve Flink returns to the podcast to break down all the action at Wimbledon, where the tennis is supreme at The All England Club. Flink assesses the…
Jun 30, 2026 · 42:44
VSIN tennis writer and podcast host Zachary Cohen joins the show to dive into all the action from Day 1 at Wimbledon, where the top two men's favorites dug deep to advance. Cohen…
Jun 23, 2026 · 40:33
Hanlon Walsh joins the podcast to discuss the top storylines heading into a Wimbledon, with uncertainty reigning supreme among both tours. Walsh looks at the American men led by…
Jun 17, 2026 · 47:14
Monica Puig joins the podcast to discuss the changing of seasons in the tennis world, with the pros heading to the grass as the race to Wimbledon intensifies. Puig recaps her…
Jun 10, 2026 · 48:20
Jimmy Arias joins to recap 2026 Roland Garros, where Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva were victorious in Paris. Arias discusses how Zverev was able to conquer the demons and…
Jun 4, 2026 · 35:12
Chanda Rubin joins the podcast to discuss the final weekend of Roland Garros 2026, where everyone should expect the unexpected. Rubin explains what went wrong for Aryna Sabalenka…
Jun 2, 2026 · 52:11
ATP writer Sam Jacot joins the podcast to discuss all the drama at Roland Garros, where the tennis keeps delivering and the chaos keeps coming. Jacot recaps Joao Fonseca's…
May 29, 2026 · 49:58
Barstool Hubbs joins the podcast to react to one of the most shocking upsets in tennis history, as Jannik Sinner faltered in the heat and lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the…
May 27, 2026 · 47:44
Brett Connors joins the podcast to recap an entertaining first round at Roland Garros, where Americans Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula were knocked out. Connors reacts to another…
May 22, 2026 · 1:12:33
Roland Garros is here, and we've got a comprehensive breakdown of the men's and women's draws on this episode! Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey return to the show to preview all the…
May 20, 2026 · 39:39
Shelby Rogers joins the podcast to recap The Italian Open, where Elina Svitolina went on a sensational run to win the event for the third time. Rogers explains why Svitolina is…
May 13, 2026 · 49:09
Steve Weissman joins the podcast to discuss all the drama in the pro tennis game, as the road to Roland Garros heats up. Weissman dives into Jannik Sinner's dominance as his aims…
May 8, 2026 · 31:20
Jessica McMillen, a USTA Committee member and Business Development Director for The Capital Area Tennis Association joins the podcast to share her own personal story within the…
May 5, 2026 · 44:41
Jill Craybas returns to the podcast to recap another eventful tournament at the Madrid Masters, where Marta Kostyuk and Jannik Sinner reigned supreme. Craybas explains how…
May 1, 2026 · 37:44
He was a Top 10 Tennis player and won a major title, and is now giving back to the game with an innovative approach to coaching. Brian Teacher joins the podcast to discuss…
Apr 28, 2026 · 44:08
Pam Shriver joins the podcast for an in depth conversation about the state of the current game, and the latest chapter in her tennis life. The Hall of Famer reacts to the news…
Apr 24, 2026 · 40:54
Tennis coach David Witt joins the podcast to discuss his long and unique journey in the game, and to explain how he broke into the coaching world and continues to make an impact…
Apr 22, 2026 · 47:23
The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare joins the podcast for a wide-ranging topic of the pro game, and to discuss how he became one of the prominent journalists covering tennis.…
Apr 17, 2026 · 42:11
Paul Annacone returns to the podcast for a lengthy conversation about where the pro game is in 2026, and the direction the sport is heading. Annacone assesses the start of the…
Apr 14, 2026 · 42:54
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz to win the Monte Carlo Masters, and commentator Nick Lester joins the podcast to break down another chapter in this transcendent rivalry.…
Apr 9, 2026 · 45:48
Joel Drucker joins the podcast to discuss a wide-range of pro tennis topics and storylines, as the calendar switches to the red clay. Drucker gives his thoughts on Rafael Nadal's…
Apr 7, 2026 · 46:41
Bradley Klahn returns to the podcast to recap the first week of the clay season, where American Tommy Paul reigned supreme at the US Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston.…
Apr 1, 2026 · 40:57
Mark Knowles joins the podcast to reflect on the Sunshine Double, and review the championship performances by both both Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner in Miami to add to their…
Mar 26, 2026 · 44:54
Robbie Koenig joins the podcast to recap the thrilling action from The Miami Open, where Arthur Fils pulled off a stunning comeback over Tommy Paul to reach his first Masters…
Mar 23, 2026 · 45:16
Simon Cambers joins the podcast to react to all the drama taking place at the 2026 Miami Open, headlined by Sebastian Korda's shocking upset victory over World No. 1 Carlos…
Mar 18, 2026 · 29:22
Robyn Duda joins the show to talk about RacquetX, the largest all-racquet sports festival and a world-class gathering that unites the leaders of tennis, padel, pickleball and…
Mar 16, 2026 · 49:11
Hall of Fame journalist Steve Flink returns to the podcast to recap the outstanding 2026 Indian Wells tournament, which saw two decorated champions claim their first titles at…
Mar 13, 2026 · 40:39
Tennis Channel broadcaster and producer Geoff Chizever joins the podcast to dive into all the action at Indian Wells, which may be the early favorite for pro tournament of the…
Mar 11, 2026 · 38:43
Jan-Michael Gambill joins the podcast to dive into all the outstanding action at Indian Wells. Gambill looks at the thrilling performances by young players Joao Fonseca, Victoria…
Mar 5, 2026 · 52:50
VSIN sports betting expert Gill Alexander joins the podcast to preview Indian Wells, with all the best players in the game flocking to the California desert yet again. Alexander…
Mar 3, 2026 · 48:06
Tennis coach Mike James joins the podcast to discuss his unique journey to becoming one of the most trusted and respected minds in the sport, with a proven track-record of using…
Feb 26, 2026 · 42:03
Tennis broadcaster Candy Reid joins the podcast to recap her time covering the ATP tournament in Doha, where Carlos Alcaraz took home another title. Reid explains how Alcaraz was…
Feb 24, 2026 · 42:21
Journalist and podcast host Amy Lundy joins the show to recap The Delray Beach Open, where Sebastian Korda triumphed over Tommy Paul in the final. Lundy explains how Korda's game…
Feb 19, 2026 · 44:05
Nicolas Pereira returns to the podcast to recap another outstanding week of pro tennis, headlined by Ben Shelton outlasting Taylor Fritz in a thrilling Dallas Open Final. Pereira…
Feb 16, 2026 · 34:53
Steve Bellamy joins the podcast to explain the newest racket sport on the block, TYPTI. Bellamy details the genesis of the game several decades ago, and explains how and why it…
Feb 11, 2026 · 55:10
Abigail Johnson joins the podcast to discuss all the tennis around the globe as the 2026 season gets going. Johnson recaps the titles won on the WTA tour by Katie Boulter and…
Feb 4, 2026 · 49:02
Gill Gross joins the podcast to recap the 2026 Australian Open, which featured a fantastic finish to the fortnight in Melbourne. Gross explains how Carlos Alcaraz was able to…
Jan 29, 2026 · 57:09
Casper Ruud joins the podcast for a chat about his quest to continue chasing the best players in the game, the pride he takes in what he has already accomplished in his terrific…
Jan 26, 2026 · 43:21
Dustin Fox joins the podcast to preview the Australian Open quarterfinal round, which features four American women and all the top seeds in both draws. Fox analyzes Carlos…
Jan 23, 2026 · 49:14
The Australian Open rages on, and Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs returns to the podcast to dissect all the madness in Melbourne. Hubbs recaps Stan Wawrinka's emotional win, the…
Jan 20, 2026 · 44:00
Daily Express Senior Tennis Writer Yasmin Syed joins the podcast from Melbourne to recap the opening round of the 2026 Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic looks as fit as ever…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:05:42
The first major of the year is upon us, and gambling experts Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey join the show to break down the men's and women's singles draws for the 2026 Australian…
Jan 12, 2026 · 57:06
Lorenzo Musetti joins for an exclusive chat about his breakout 2025, and why he will continue to push his own limits and chase the very best players in the game. The Italian…
Jan 5, 2026 · 50:48
Joao Fonseca has been captivating tennis fans across the world since his first pro match in 2023. The Brazilian sensation joins the podcast to discuss his first tennis memories,…
Dec 29, 2025 · 43:27
Young American Ethan Quinn joins the podcast for a wide-ranging chat about the beginning of his career, and how he's found his game and identity in the ultra competitive world of…
Dec 22, 2025 · 34:15
Kate Daggett is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of CourtsApp, a new company that aims to make it easier than ever to book a tennis court and get in the game. She joins…
Dec 16, 2025 · 39:43
Jason Stacy has been a mainstay on the tennis tour for several decades, and with work with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been groundbreaking. He joins the podcast to discuss…
Dec 12, 2025 · 40:12
Alexandra Stevenson joins the show to recap the WTA season, and discuss how each of the top players made their mark in 2025. Stevenson explains why Amanda Anisimova was the story…
Dec 9, 2025 · 40:37
Cracked Racquets provides coverage of pro, college and junior tennis like nobody else in the industry. Their CEO and founder Dalton Thieneman joins the podcast to explain how the…
Dec 4, 2025 · 37:37
The Cranbook Tennis Classic has become one of the top events on the Challenger Tour, and founder David DeMuth joins the podcast to explain why he embarked on such a passionate…
Dec 1, 2025 · 45:37
Texas A&M coach Steve Denton joins the podcast for a lengthy conversation about his time as the Texas A&M men's tennis coach, and he's built one of the premier programs in…
Nov 26, 2025 · 43:40
John Lloyd joins the podcast for an all-encompassing chat about the state of pro tennis, and how Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to dominate the men's game. Lloyd…
Nov 24, 2025 · 33:25
Patrick Kypson joins the podcast to recap his sensational second half of the 2025 season, which included four Challenger Titles after a career-high ranking. Kypson recounts how…
Nov 20, 2025 · 48:18
The 2025 season is over, and Hall of Famer writer Steve Flink joins the show to recap the ATP Finals and the year's top storylines. Flink analyzes how Jannik Sinner was able to…
Nov 18, 2025 · 48:32
Eliot Spizzirri appears on this episode of the podcast to discuss his path to the pros, and how he has able to have a breakthrough season in 2025 and reach his career high…
Nov 14, 2025 · 48:38
Journalist and Host Nick McCarvel joins the podcast for thorough discussion about the 2025 tennis season, and his many roles covering the game. McCarvel explains the differences…
Nov 12, 2025 · 38:34
Nick Monroe joins the podcast to recap Elena Rybakina's dominant triumph at the WTA Finals, where she won every match to claim the final title of the women's season. Monroe also…
Nov 10, 2025 · 51:14
Sarah Koudouzian joins the podcast to discuss her life in tennis, from competitive junior tennis player to co-founder of the fashion brand Richsport, which is quickly becoming…
Nov 7, 2025 · 36:04
Former Top 10 player Greg Rusedski joins the podcast to preview the 2025 ATP Finals, as the game's very best head to Turin to battle for tennis supremacy. Rusedski discusses…
Nov 6, 2025 · 46:47
One of the most accomplished doubles players of all-time Gigi Fernandez joins the show to discuss her journey tennis stardom, and she continues to use tennis for good in society.…
Nov 4, 2025 · 44:17
Bradley Klahn joins the show to recap Jannik Sinner's run to the Paris Masters Title, and the Italian's improbable return to the No. 1 Ranking on the ATP. Klahn breaks down Felix…
Oct 29, 2025 · 44:30
ATP writer Sam Jacot joins the podcast to recap Joao Fonseca's biggest title to date in Basel, and explains why the Brazilian teenager is making strides to become a generational…
Oct 27, 2025 · 39:34
Conor Casey joins the podcast for a conversation about how he developed his passion for tennis in Canada, and how he found his calling creating humorous and informative content…
Oct 24, 2025 · 46:31
One of the most accomplished coaches in pro tennis joins this episode of The Inside-In Podcast, as Wim Fissette discusses his path from playing the sport in Belgium to coaching…
Oct 21, 2025 · 45:59
Tennis commentator Candy Reid appears on this episode to recap some terrific action in the pro game, which saw some familiar ATP faces return to the winner's circle. Reid…
Oct 17, 2025 · 34:18
Fast Track Tennis is a training tool that feeds balls at a quicker and more precise pace than ever before. Hear from the founder and CEO John Davey, who joined the podcast to…
Oct 14, 2025 · 44:18
Robbie Koenig returns to the podcast to recap all the action he called at The Shanghai Masters, which saw qualifier Valentin Vacherot complete a life-changing run and win the…
Oct 9, 2025 · 56:28
Dr. Mark Kovacs joins the podcast for a conversation about his path from tennis player to high-performance expert, and his career at the forefront of training elite athletes.…
Oct 6, 2025 · 50:36
The Hall of Famer Pam Shriver joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the pro tennis world, and why the women's game in particular is in such great shape going…
Oct 2, 2025 · 43:43
Tennis Hall of Famer Stan Smith and his business partner Gary Niebur join the podcast to discuss their book, "Winning Trust: How To Create The Moments That Matter." The…
Sep 29, 2025 · 44:53
CoCo Vandeweghe doesn't pull any punches when it comes to giving her takes, and she joins the show the discuss several of the top storylines in the pro game. Vandeweghe discusses…
Sep 26, 2025 · 43:47
Journalist Matt Futterman returns to the podcast to give his review of The Laver Cup, having covered the spectacle for The Athletic in San Francisco. The writer discusses Carlos…
Sep 24, 2025 · 41:33
He's a former Doubles No. 1, a commentator and coach to one of the best WTA players in the world. Mark Knowles joins the podcast to recap Jessica Pegula's run to the US Open…
Sep 22, 2025 · 53:17
Brad Stine's been a premier ATP coach for several decades with players such as Jim Courier, and he joins the podcast to discuss an eventful season working with American star…
Sep 19, 2025 · 37:29
Amy Lundy joins to discuss The 2025 Laver Cup, as the very best players in men's tennis battle for bragging rights in San Francisco. Lundy dives into the history of this new…
Sep 16, 2025 · 39:25
WTA coach Sandra Zaniewska joins the podcast for a great conversation about life on tour, as she has guided Marta Kostyuk to another successful season. Zaniewska reveals how the…
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