Special Episodes
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BOT 181 – The Bryan Brothers – All American Cup
Tennis doubles icons/legends, the Bryan Brothers, took some time to speak with the Bruthas about the upcoming All American Cup in San Antonio, Texas (November 11th - 13th). Bob is the Captain of Team East (Bryce's Team Showtime) and Mike is Captain of Team West (Isaac's Team Scrappy). Enjoy this chat where Bryce and Isaac stoke the competitive fires in this new Bryan Brothers rivalry. -
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BOT 180 – Nick Monroe – All American Cup
As we draw closer to the inaugural edition of the All American Cup, the Bruthas got a chance to chat with ex-pro and tournament director, Nick Monroe. Nick shares how he came up with the concept for the tournament, enlisted players and sponsors as well as ideal team captains, the Bryan Brothers. Listen to the end of the episode for a very special giveaway coming from the event. -
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BOT 173 – Special Guest – Carlos Carrera
We knew there was something very special about this young man the first time we met him. He was working an internship with World Team Tennis and the most engaging conversation occurred between us over a meal in a VIP tent. Originally from Ecuador, Carlos Carrera is a tale we often talk but rarely see. A person who used the sport of tennis as a vehicle to reach major life milestones. From player to collegiate coach to Masters degree recipient. Take a listen to our interview with this hyper-driven young man and I'm sure you will come away inspired. Enjoy... -
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King Richard – Behind the Scenes – Isha Price, Executive Producer
For the 4th and final installment of our King Richard behind the scenes series, we bring you Isha Price - Executive Producer and Williams Family Consultant. Isha has probably the most unique view on the project as she saw it all firsthand. She lived it; this was HER life portrayed onscreen. We're sure you will enjoy this special interview as much as we have enjoyed bringing you the entire series. -- Bruthas on Tennis -
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King Richard – Behind the Scenes – Reinaldo Marcus Green, Director
In our 3rd installment of the King Richard behind the scenes series, we have an enlightening talk with the film's director, Reinaldo Marcus Green. As the "quarterback" of this film's team, Rei discusses how parallels between the Williams family story and his own history with athletics and a Dad coach inspired his directorial efforts. Enjoy... -
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King Richard – Behind the Scenes – Zach Baylin, Screenwriter
We are excited to bring to you the next installment of the King Richard Behind the Scenes series! In this second segment we chat with screenwriter Zach Baylin. After years of being presented with other scripts, it was Zach's script that ultimately succeeded in capturing the Williams family's attention. Having been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for King Richard, don't miss listening to Zach share with us how he approached chronicling one of the greatest stories in sports history. -
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King Richard – Behind the Scenes – Tim White, Producer
In this first segment of the King Richard Behind the Scenes series, we chat with the film's producer, Tim White, at the tennis courts of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The King Richard project was the brainchild of this very talented Hollywood producer. Along with his brother Trevor, they produced one of the most award nominated films of this season. Listen in as Tim shares with us how he turned an initial idea into the blockbuster film we know today. -
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BOT 153 – SPECIAL GUEST – Linda Milan
Turning to local interests for this special episode, we present to you Ms. Linda Milan. She is the Executive Director and Grants Manager of the Southern California Tennis Association Foundation (SCTAF). The SCTAF is the charitable arm of the USTA Southern California. In an attempt to prevent tennis from being just a sport of privilege, listen to the work that Linda and her team are doing to ensure SoCal's tennis community is one of inclusion. We hope that we can provide greater exposure of SCTAF's programs, potentially leading to the discovery our next American champion! -
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BOT 148 – The Bakers
It's been a while since we've had a feel-good story for you and on this episode, so here we introduce the Baker family. Father Darryl, along with son Jackson and daughter MacKenzie published an original coloring and activity book during the pandemic. 25 Most Influential Black Tennis Figures, Past and Present is a fun and historical book aimed at educating a younger audience about the history of Black tennis players. Listen to the Bruthas chat with the Baker family about their goals and experience gained while becoming published authors. The book can be purchased online through Amazon. Enjoy... -
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BOT 146 – SPECIAL GUEST – Noel Gressner
As part of our initial mission, we set out to bring you stories of people in the game of tennis that may not always get mainstream media attention. This episode does exactly that! Meet Noel Gressner, ATP tour trainer. Players will tell you that Noel and his peers are as critical to tournaments as the referees. We were honored to have Noel share his story of how he began treating some of the greatest athletes in the world, especially one track and field legend in particular. I'm sure you will find his story as inspirational as we did - Enjoy.....
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