The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Monica Puig joins the podcast during an exciting time for her, as the tennis season ramps up and she prepares for motherhood! The Olympic gold medalist recaps her broadcasting work at The Miami Open, and why news stars like Joao Fonseca, Jakub Mensik and Alexandra Eala have brought in a ton of fans to the sport. Puig dives into the beginning of clay season, where Aryna Sabalenka is itching to finally start her campaign and set her sights on catching Iga Swiatek as the top player on the surface.

The former WTA pro shares her thoughts on a wide range of topics including Jasmine Paolini's positivity, Jessica Pegula's ability to cause problems for her opponents, and why Jelena Ostapenko always seems to have Swiatek's number. Puig gives her thoughts on the ATP's premier clay court players headlined by Carlos Alcaraz, and weighs in one of the craziest, most over the top celebrations ever seen! Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Caty McNally joins the podcast for a conversation about her professional career, dealing with adversity, and competing through turmoil. The American discusses how she excelled at the sport from a young age, learning from her talented mother and brother, and the decision to turn pro before her 18th birthday. McNally recalls competing admirably against Serena Williams at the US Open, and explains how she developed her attacking style in a similar fashion to her idol, Roger Federer.

McNally opens up about the importance of doubles in professional career, where she has won eight titles and reached a pair of major finals. The Cincinnati native reveals why she's an easy partner to play with, and chats about her upcoming goals for 2025 and beyond. And she even shares some of her hobbies and interests off this court in this easy-going conversation. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

The electrifying commentator Robbie Koenig joins the podcast to recap Carlos Alcaraz's dominant display on the clay in Monte Carlo, and to explain how the Spaniard took the title in the Principality. Koenig discusses Lorenzo Musetti's run to the final, Arthur Fils' longterm potential, and shares an early story witnessing Jakub Mensik's potential greatness up close and personal. The broadcaster also dives into what has been plaguing Alexander Zverev, and ponders if the German can steady the course on his season.

Koenig is never one to avoid giving his honest opinion, and he shares his thoughts on the Ben Shelton/Andrea Vavassori dust up in doubles. He also previews what to except at the ATP events this week in Barcelona and Europe, and gives a passionate plea to revert to one-week Masters events. And Koenig even has a solution for how to fix the muddled schedule! Hosted by Mitch Michals.

It's the start of clay season, and Brett Connors stops by the podcast to discuss the grandest setting in tennis as the ATP hits the dirt in Monte Carlo. Connors reacts to Novak Djokovic's early loss, and questions what his motivation might be at this stage in his storied career. The Tennis Channel producer also reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's sizzling play, and breaks down whether Arthur Fils can continue to rise to the occasion in their quarterfinal showdown.

Connors also examines why Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to light it up in Monte Carlo, as the Greek man looks for his fourth tournament title here. And the co-host of the "Advantage Connors" Podcast previews a couple of big showdowns on the clay, as Grigor Dimitrov faces as Alex de Minaur, and unlike quarterfinalists Alexander Davidovich Fokina battles Alexei Popyrin. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Award winning author Daniel A. Miller joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Way Of The Wave," and explain how tennis plays an enormous factor in his life and written work. Miller reflects on a life that has included many different passions and successes, while also making several big decisions along the way. The author of several best selling books discusses why he dove back into tennis passionately as a senior player, and what makes the game so special for players of all levels.

Miller goes in depth about what "riding the wave" truly means, and how tennis players and people of all professions can manage the good times and navigate the bad experiences they have. He also shares his writing process, the structure of the book, and why he decided to be as open as ever in this standout piece of literature. Hosted by Mitch Michals.