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BOT 107: The “Magic City” Middle
Another week, another tournament fam! We are back in the serious swing of things on the tennis schedule, and are closing out the first quarter of the year in the throes of the Miami Open. In this episode, the Bruthas do a deep dive on all that’s transpired during the first week, and all of the tea surrounding the matches. Come on in, and get all the latest and greatest! -
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BOT 106: SPECIAL GUEST – JAMIE LOEB
Greetings Fam! This week the Bruthas had the pleasure of chatting it up with uprising US player, Jamie Loeb. Not only is she an NCAA singles champion, but she is also the winner of 8 ITF singles and 9 ITF doubles titles. Hear about her competitive practice sessions with tennis legend John McEnroe and how she loves her 90s/00s hip-hop. We are proud to now call Jamie a friend of the show - Enjoy!!! -
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BOT 105B: Two in One
Here’s part B of our dual-episode treat fam. Listen in as the Bruthas break down the 2021 Miami Open draws. -
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BOT 105A: One in Two
G’day fam! Aren’t yall loving all of this good tennis going on out here? After being deprived of life and sports beginning just about a year ago, it’s so wonderful to be able to watch some good ‘ol uninterrupted tennis that mimics somewhat what we were used to pre-pandemic. We hope things continue to move in the direction in which we’re going, and look forward to the days when the stadiums can be packed again to check out some live matches. As I digress, please note that digression will be the theme of the next two episodes as the Bruthas try to cover the latest and greatest in the world of tennis, including the 2021 Miami Open draws, but ultimately dive into other interesting topics as spawned by their subscribers on IG Live. They manage to get into the hot 250’s that went down last week, but couldn’t get to the upcoming tourney in Miami. Determined to give the people what they want AND need, they follow up this episode with an entertaining part “B” that gets back on the original track of this delightful journey which includes their thoughts on the tournament in the “Magic City.” Press play, and come along for this dual-episode ride... -
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BOT 104: Back to the Future
We're about to take you back fam...way back...back into time. Well, just a few months... Not too long ago, the Bruthas recorded an IG Live that was pretty popular amongst those who were able to tune in for it. The majority of their conversation centered on the upcoming Olympics, and the qualification criteria for the players. The conversation turned into something pretty insightful, informative, and a pleasure for the folks who caught the show live, so much so that they encouraged us to release it to the masses. As always a servant and lover of the people, we are releasing that conversation in its entirety for you to enjoy. Click play, and get your edutainment on! -
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BOT 103: Ton ‘a Tournaments
Here we go again fam! The tennis season is in full swing and there were a BUNCH of tournaments on the docket last week. The Bruthas walk you through each and every one of these tournaments, and even hit you with a number of hot topics at the top, including the new edition in Taylor Townsend’s family, Rublev being unable to purchase an apartment (??), and Zverev talkin’ out the side of his neck about Roger (tune in to listen Bryce read this dude). Press play for all the tea and deets! -
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BOT 102: SPECIAL GUEST – MS. LESLIE ALLEN
Hey, hey, hey fam! We’ve got another good episode on deck for you! In honor of National Women’s Month, the Bruthas chat it up with a true barrier-breaker in the game, Ms. Leslie Allen. Before the Williams Sisters and the Coco Gauffs captivated tennis audiences...after Althea, and before Zina, this extraordinary woman held the mantle for African-Americans in tennis, and did it oh so well! She is a pioneer on and off the court, and continues to do great things in the community with her Win4Life NOW organization. Take a listen as she leads the Bruthas through her beginnings in the sport with the American Tennis Association (ATA), through her heyday on tour, and into the amazing things she’s doing now. We’re confident her upbeat spirit and zest for life will be felt through the audio, so come on in, get you some good history, and leave with all the feels. -
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BOT 101: Roger. Is. Back!
What it do fam! Here we are dropping that fyah in your ear one more time, and boy do we have an entertaining one for ya this week! Lots of things going on in the world of tennis, and on top of that, Roger Federer will indeed be back on the courts...the Bruthas are over the moon! Outside of covering Roger's return, the Bruthas get you all caught up on the results from last week's tournaments, and also preview the tournaments that are currently underway this week. They then launch into an engaging discussion with the listeners that have joined them via the popular Locker Room app, and chat about all kinds of topics ranging from sibling politicking, to the probability of Meghan Markle sitting in Serena's box at this year's Wimbledon. Tune in for all the tea! -
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BOT 100: “ALTHEA” FILM REVIEW WITH ART CARRINGTON, GEORGE HENRY, AND GLENN GILLIAM
We've made it to 100 fam! We appreciate all of your support and listenership since we began this crazy venture, and hope to continue giving you the real on the sport we love for 100+ more episodes! Thank you for coming with us! In appropriate fashion, we are celebrating our milestone by celebrating a legend, pioneer, and queen in our sport, Ms. Althea Gibson. The film "Althea" (currently available on Amazon Prime) is a wonderful look at Ms. Gibson's life, and reveals personal triumphs and tragedies that have been rarely revealed to the general public. It's a beautiful, moving film that honestly had the Bruthas in tears by the end. It's a must-watch for any tennis fan. On this episode, the Bruthas speak with three men who were involved with the film: Mr. Art Carrington, African-American tennis historian and legend, Mr. George Henry, Director of Tennis Operations at Bethune Cookman College, and Mr. Glenn Gilliam, Director of Strategic Partnerships for "Althea." So sit back, relax, and be enlightened on this regal figure in our sport; the incomparable, the revered, Ms. Althea Gibson. (Also, be sure to check out the film!) -
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BOT 99: Tennis Abundance!
A lot of tennis is being played out there fam. With more knowledge around Coronavirus and how to pull of a tournament in this new environment, the sport is moving on through the schedule and giving all of us the entertainment and escape we needed in 2020. There were some 5 tournaments on the docket last week, and The Bruthas got that info on alllll of um! Take a listen and get all caught up on all of these post-Australian Open tourneys.
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