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    BOT 245 – Special Guest – Coach Marc Lucero

    We have been honored to meet some of the most dynamic coaches on the professional tour and Marc Lucero is definitely one of them. He has coached such notable players as Amanada Anisimova, Stevie Johnson, Shelby Rogers, Sam Querrey, Alison Riske-Amritraj, Ryan Harrison, Genie Bouchard and Nicole Gibbs. Marc chatted with us about his coaching history and the services on his new site marclucerotennis.com. Listen in and find out how he might help your game!

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    BOT 240 – Special Guest – Will Boucek

    A benefit of being onsite at tournaments is the opportunity to meet individuals we wouldn't normally meet. Such is the case with this guest, Will Boucek. He is a doubles strategist that has worked with some of the best players in the world. We met Will a couple of years ago in Indian Wells and have always wanted to have him on the show. Doubles is the form of tennis most of us play recreationally, but why does it get such limited exposure on the professional level. Listen in as Will answers this question and addresses other key doubles topics. Watch More Doubles!

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    BOT 236 – Special Guest – Steve Weissman

    Sometimes there are people who just don't need an introduction and Steve Weissman would be one of those. Whether you know him from ESPN, the NFL Network or the Tennis Channel, he has been the consummate sports analyst on network television for the last decade. We have wanted to have Steve on the show for quite a while and finally schedules aligned. Listen in for the rarely heard backstory of how Steve parlayed a 3rd grade ambition into becoming the fearless leader of the Tennis Channel Live desk. These interviews just keep getting better...LOL...Enjoy!

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    BOT 235 – Special Guest – Charlie Fox

    One of the benefits of being onsite at tournaments is the opportunity to meet people who contribute significantly behind the scenes. There are so many resources that are responsible for how we consume this sport we love. One such person is Charlie Fox. He is the Founder and CEO of Sift Creative, a company that specializes in video production, social media strategy and content creation. They may be best known for their work on the show ATP Uncovered. Listen in as Charlie gives us a peak into his background, as well as some amazing behind the scenes stories. To top it off, Charlie is one of the funniest guys we've met on tour so we're sure you're gonna enjoy!

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    BOT 233 – Special Guest – Kevin Frazier

    You may know him best as one of the co-hosts of Entertainment Tonight, but Kevin Frazier has a deep sports history and tennis is one of his faves! Take a moment to listen in to what we have called one of our instant classic interviews. Kevin does give us the inside scoop on his background, but at the end of the day it's just 3 Bruthas talking a little tennis. Enjoy!

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    BOT 232 – Special Guest – Henri “Bijou” Elkins

    We'd like to introduce to you the tennis All-American, the coach, the originator, the innovator - Henri "Bijou" Elkins. At the recommendation of his father, Henri created The Harlem Globetrotters meets Tennis concept that forever changed the world of invitational tennis. Henri discusses with us how he got started and the impact his circus style of tennis has had on others. Our introduction came way of a shared friend we lost last November. It is in that spirit that we dedicate Episode BOT 232 to our dear friend, David Williams.

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    BOT 229 – Craig Boynton – The Coach Behind the Beard

    We love it when we get the opportunity to interview someone who is on our dream list of interviewees. This was definitely one of those interviews for us. Craig Boynton, current coach of Polish standout Hubert Hurkacz, has been a consistent fixture on the ATP tour for the last 30 years. He is known for his coaching and development of such American players as Jim Courier, Mardy Fish, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Stevie Johnson, Jack Sock and Donald Young, Jr. He may be even better known for the massive beard he sports that makes him so identifiable in courtside player boxes. Take a listen to this entertaining interview about CB's origins, thoughts on player development and his story about the beard! This is easily one of our favorite interviews across the last 4 years. Enjoy...

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    BOT 218 – Linda Paulding – Author of Never Limit Yourself

    The Bruthas reconnected with certified tennis and pickleball instructor, Linda Paulding, who can now add published author to her title. Linda recently released her book, Never Limit Yourself, highlighting the many cross-sections between tennis and pickleball. Listen in as we get a few pearls of wisdom from someone who lives on both sides of the net!!

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    BOT 211 – Interview with Tauheed Browning

    We love when we get the opportunity to spotlight future champions, and that's just how we see Tauheed Browning. The pride of Philadelphia, Tauheed took time to chat with the Bruthas on his start in tennis and how it's going. We say it must be going pretty darn well if Nick Kyrgios has tapped you as a hitting partner. Listen in to meet Tauheed and get ready to follow his very bright tennis future!

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    BOT 208 – Special Guest – Ronald Agenor (Part 2)

    As promised, we are back with Part 2 of our conversation with the Haitian Sensation, Ronald Agenor. In this segment, Ronald shares his honest opinion on the state of tennis today including coaches and thoughts on wildcards. If you liked Part 1, you'll love Part 2. Enjoy...