In this week’s Out Wide Podcast, Stef and Resh serve up a volley of hot takes and laughs as they break down the drama, triumphs, and fashion statements from Week 1 of the Australian Open 2025. They dish on the WTA's standout stars, including Coco Gauff flexing her tennis muscles, Destanee Aiava turning heads with her on-court vintage couture, and Emma Navarro fighting through marathon three-setters like a champ. On the men’s side, American Learner Tien stunned everyone by schooling Daniil Medvedev, and Gael Monfils is proving that age is just a number—he’s 38 and still busting moves on the court. They also throw in spicy predictions for the upcoming matches and shine a light on tennis’s rising stars, all while keeping things refreshingly un-serious.

Chapters (fun edition):
00:00 – Welcome to the Tennis Circus: Week 1 Recap!
01:16 – Naomi Osaka’s Comeback Chronicles
05:25 – Coco Gauff: Queen of Confidence
07:27 – Taylor Townsend is Owning Doubles (Again)
09:04 – Jasmine Paolini Meets GEMS Life Resurgence
11:38 – Ons Jabeur is Back (and Thriving)
14:06 – OMG Moments: The New Faces of Tennis
17:35 – Emma Navarro’s Never-Say-Die Attitude
21:12 – What’s Next: Let’s Get Predictive
23:26 – Keys vs. Rybakina: Bring on the Fireworks
29:19 – Rising Stars: Male Edition
35:32 – Wii Avatars, Fashion, and Off-Court Fun
39:45 – Outro: See You Courtside!

This podcast recap is your ticket to tennis drama with a side of humor. Tune in for the hot takes, stay for the chaos. 🎾

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We’re Back! Kicking Off 2025 with our Australian Open preview & more Women’s Tennis!

In the first episode of Outwide for 2025, Stef and Resh are back and ready to serve up some tennis talk with a side of chaos and joy. Reflecting on the past year, they dive into how tennis has been their escape amidst the madness—and now, they’re doubling down on women’s tennis. Spoiler: they’re here to shift the narrative (yes, more WTA!).

With life updates, the rise of Coco Gauff, spicy takes on doping scandals, and all the drama heading into the Australian Open, this episode is packed with the kind of insight you didn’t know you needed. From Rafa’s anticlimactic retirement to high-stakes predictions for the upcoming season, Stef and Resh are all about the rivalries, the comebacks, and the future of the sport—looking at you, Coco.

Whether you’re tired of toxic men’s tennis drama or just hyped to see Naomi Osaka’s return, this episode is your perfect warm-up. So, grab a coffee (or a racquet) and join the convo—it’s about to get real on the court.

Chapters
Welcome to 2025: A New Year Reflection
06:22
Shifting Focus: Elevating Women's Tennis coverage to 85% on OutWide
09:04
Personal Updates: Life Beyond Tennis
11:35
Rafa's Retirement: anticlimactic for everyone's favorite GOAT
14:08
Doping Scandals: Unequal Treatment in Tennis
16:48
Tune-Up Tournaments: Setting the Stage for Australia
28:03
Sabalenka's Dominance and Potential Disruptors
29:20
Coco Gauff's Rise and Game Changes
31:26
Coco vs. Iga: A New Rivalry
34:27
Tournament Stakes and Rankings
35:02
Daniel Collins and Iga's Beef
37:54
Naomi Osaka's Comeback Challenges
40:41
Coco Gauff's Path to AO Success (Resh's pick!)
43:46
Taylor Townsend's Singles Prospects
45:59
Paolini's Slam Chances
48:35
First Round Matchups and Predictions
51:38
Trust and Relationships in Sports
53:18
Controversies in Coaching: The Case of Elena Rybakina
59:07
Emerging Talents: Joao Lucas Reis de Silva
01:00:31
Historic Wins: Gael Monfils and Felix Auger-Aliassime
01:03:37
Predictions and Expectations for the Australian Open
01:08:44
Prize Money and Milestones in Tennis

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🎙️ Welcome to the Outwide Podcast! In this episode, Resh and Stef dive into the electrifying highlights of the 2024 US Open! From jaw-dropping upsets—looking at you, Carlitos Alcaraz—to Botic van de Zandschulp’s stunning run, they cover it all.

Plus, hear about their digital detox at the Grand Canyon and the fashion hits (and misses) on the court. They'll chat about the women's final, star-studded attendance, and the big questions surrounding wealth and responsibility in sports.

Join the fun as they explore the challenges faced by players from diverse backgrounds, the buzz around emerging talents, and the lively debates in sports commentary. With the big three fading, what’s next for tennis? Tune in for a lively discussion that’s anything but ordinary! 🎾✨

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Personal Updates
02:52
Stef's Grand Canyon Adventure
08:37
Transitioning Back to work and Happy Flannel season
12:15
US Open 2024 Recap Begins
15:58
Surprising Upsets and Out Wide Faves Player Performances
24:10
Fashion Statements at the US Open
29:43
Celebrity Sightings and Event Atmosphere
33:20
The Billionaire Narrative in Tennis
39:20
The Role of Identity in Sports
48:13
Off Court Mess: Coaching changes
52:05
Gender Comparisons in Tennis: Then and Now. Let's just not.
01:00:32
Taylor Swift drops that political endorsement after US open backlash + Presidential Debate thoughts
01:10:40
Brief 2024 Recap

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Hey, tennis enthusiasts and podcast party people! 🎉🎾 Resh and Stef are back, and we’re serving up a double shot of tennis fun, controversy, and a sprinkle of political flair. This week, we’re hitting all the major courts—Olympics, Washington, DC, Montreal, and Cincinnati Masters—while diving into the great prize money debate. Spoiler: it’s high time the WTA players get their fair share of the prize pot!

We’re also celebrating some seriously impressive black women and queer athletes who’ve been smashing it on the Olympic stage. And yes, we’re calling out some eyebrow-raising comments that have rocked the tennis world—because it’s about time we get real about equal pay and respect in sports.

But wait, there’s more! We’re unraveling the mysteries of genetic advantage, dissecting the latest tennis performances, and debating the latest coaching shake-ups and doping dramas. We’ll also talk about the on-court drama that’s making waves and the double standards that just won’t quit.

Get ready for our US Open preview where we’ll dissect the draws, predict potential matchups, and pick our favorites to make it to the finals. And just when you thought we couldn’t get any more eclectic, we’ll touch on the Democratic National Convention and rave about Michelle and Barack Obama’s standout speeches.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and join us for a rollicking ride through the tennis world with a side of political pizzazz! 🎙️🏆💬

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Reflection on One Year of Podcasting
00:43
Hard-court tune ups and Prize money inequality. Still. In 2024.
14:50
Holger and Tsisipas' coaching changes are giving BRAT. But not the good kind
17:05
Vanilla Sinner gets into some SPICY territory with a doping scandal
24:45
Challenging Draws for Naomi Osaka and Jasmine Paolini in the US Open
32:29
US Open Men's Draw
34:05
Carlos's Road to the Finals
38:05
Big moments from the DNC

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Hey tennis fans and podcast pals! 🎉🎾 It’s Resh and Stef’s one-year podcast anniversary, and we’re celebrating in style! Join us as we look back on 365 days of tennis talk, growth, and—let’s be honest—some epic tangents. We’re diving into the latest buzz from the court, including the dynamic duo of Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz at the Olympics and Carlos’s double trouble learning curve.

We’re also gearing up for the US Open with some fresh takes on the Olympics and what’s been happening in the world of tennis HARDCOURT SWING tournaments. Ever wondered why ATP winners seem to take home the bigger bucks? We’re breaking down the prize money disparity and spotlighting standout stars like Paula Badosa, Tiafoe, and Coco Gauff.

Oh, and we’ve got thoughts on the controversy swirling around Iman Khalif and some not-so-fabulous comments that have been making the rounds. Plus, we’re wrapping up with the Cincinnati tournament results, with Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka snagging the titles.

We’ll also dish on some juicy off-court drama, from coaching changes to doping scandals, and how misinformation can mess with public perception. And yes, we’ll dive into the US Open draw and what it means for the players.

So grab your popcorn and tune in for a fun-filled episode of tennis chatter, laughs, and maybe a few surprises along the way! 🏆🎤

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Reflection on One Year of Podcasting
06:25
Memorable Moments from the Olympics especially US women's soccer
16:21
Black women won the Paris Olympics
20:39
Scratch a Transphobe and a racist bleeds
30:08
Olympics tennis drama
39:59
Nadal-Alcaraz Doubles Mashup
45:34
Emotional Moments from the Olympics
53:02
Hard-court tune ups and Prize money inequality. Still. In 2024.

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🎾 Join Resh and Steph on the Outwide Podcast as they serve up the best of Wimbledon 2024! They dive into Wimbledon's all-white dress code, the hassle of time zones, and the post-COVID work-life juggle.

Jasmine Paolini's tear-jerking match against Donna Vekic and Barbara Krejcikova's surprise win over Elena Rybakina steal the show. They cheer for Krejcikova's epic journey from one-hit wonder to Wimbledon champ, sharing heartfelt moments about her late mentor, Jana Novotna.

On the men's side, they laugh about Djokovic's antics, celebrate Carlos Alcaraz’s epic semifinal victory, and Taylor Townsend’s doubles triumph. Off-court drama heats up with Djokovic's post-match interview meltdowns, Wimbledon’s old-school gendered language, and the infamous word "fortnight."

They wrap up with the Lil Wayne/Ostapenko crossover, Serena Williams dazzling at the ESPYs, and a spicy Taylor Fritz vs. Alexander Zverev controversy. Basically, Wimbledon is the hottest fortnight around—don't miss this episode!



Chapters
00:00
The Wimbledon Dress Code
18:36
WTA: QF roundup
23:07
EPIC Semi: Paolini vs. Vekic
36:19
The other Women's Semi: Barbara Krejcikova's Upset over Rybakina
38:41
Barbara Krejcikova's Background and Mentorship by Jana Novotna
44:03
Wimbly Women's Final: Paolini vs Krejcikova
51:59
ATP QFs
56:08
Wimbly Men's Semis
01:00:02
Men's Final: Alcaraz vs Novak
01:03:20
Taylor Townsend's First Grand Slam Win
01:06:44
Novak Djokovic's Antics and other Wimbledon bs
01:12:08
Carlos and Emma, Wimbledon Ball, ESPYS
01:18:14
Fritz and Zverev drama
01:29:59
Olympics next!

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Wimbledon Week 2 Kiki 2024: Triumphs, Trials, and Tennis Legends

In this lively episode, Resh and Stef spill the tea on Wimbledon 2024! From bouncing back from COVID-19 and beach escapades to battling heat waves, they cover it all. They laugh about the struggle of scoring Wimbledon tickets and cheer on Billie Jean King and Venus Williams in the fight for equal pay. They get sentimental over Andy Murray’s final matches and his support for women’s tennis.

They dish on shocking upsets, like Coco Gauff’s surprise loss and Giovanni Petschy-Perrigard’s lucky break. They debate the pros and cons of young players relying too much on coaches and highlight stars like Lulu Sun and Emma Raducanu. The quarterfinals are heating up, and they can’t wait to see who shines.

With a mix of concern and humor, they talk about Stefanos Tsitsipas’ antics and Frances Tiafoe’s promising future. Finally, they celebrate Serena Williams’ upcoming projects, from the ESPY Awards to her new documentary.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Personal Updates
10:26
History of Pay Equity in Tennis
27:58
The Retirement of Andy Murray and the Need for a New Advocate for Women's Tennis
34:32
Injuries and Withdrawals
36:44
The Surprising Story of Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard
40:41
Upsets on the women's side of Wimbly
47:10
Coco Gauff vs Emma Navarro :(
55:22
Lulu Sun, we see you!
59:54
Jasmine Paolini's Strong Showing and Variety
01:07:53
Upsets on the men's side of Wimbly
01:16:43
Tiafoe's Potential and Desire in Tennis
01:23:31
Quarterfinals Preview
01:29:42
Serena Williams: Hosting the ESPYs, Hot Ones and Docu Series

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🎙️ Welcome to another fun-filled episode with Stef and Resh! 🎙️

Both hot off epic European adventures, hitting up events and exploring vibrant cities. Tune in as they dish on the latest presidential debate drama and the intriguing possibility of a new candidate.

Ever wondered about the sweet work-life balance in Spain and Portugal? They’ll tell you all about those dreamy afternoon siestas. Plus, the LGBTQ+ scene in Lisbon? Totally lit and super inclusive!

In upcoming episodes, get ready for a Wimbledon history deep dive and a pregame hype session for the Olympics.

Grass court tennis season is a whirlwind leading up to Wimbledon. They’re buzzing about Emma Raducanu’s rise and all the ticketing tricks to catch a match live.

Get your predictions ready as they break down potential Wimbledon matchups, and don’t miss their take on the heartwarming Roger Federer documentary. Plus, exciting news on upcoming tennis docs, including one about Serena Williams.

So, grab your snacks and get comfy—this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of fun! 🌟🎾✨

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