Tag: #kingrichard
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Bruthas on Tennis Episodes, Uncategorized
BOT 157 – The Bruthas on Instagram Live!
The Bruthas took to Instagram Live to share their thoughts on 3 of the hottest tennis related topics: 1. Ash Barty's Retirement, 2. On-court behaviors in the ATP, 3. The Oscars. Coming straight off the dome on this one...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 155 – Hot Topics With Coach Bill Riddle
For the first time the Bruthas have a guest on their Instagram Live and it's with their friend, Coach Bill Riddle from the University of Tennessee Southern. Listen to the guys chat it up about Zverev's meltdown, Rafa's resurgence and the impact of the King Richard film on the tennis community. This was a fun one y'all...Enjoy!! -
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BOT 145: “King Richard” Review Panel
We know you've been waiting for it fam, and right here, right now, we're going to give it to ya! The highly-anticipated "King Richard" film has been on The Bruthas' radar for a while now, and its recent release has spawned multiple thought-provoking reactions and emotions...not only from The Bruthas, but from the viewing public as well. On this episode, they explore their inner-most thoughts around the film in a public forum with a few friends, Cecil Harris and Albert Chen. Both Cecil and Albert host the popular series "All-American," a podcast focusing on sports icons. Check out Season One here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-american-tiger-woods/id1525472214?i=1000488643448 Season Two of "All-American" will focus on Venus and Serena, so be sure to check that out when it drops in 2022! Peep their bios below, and enjoy the show! Cecil Harris is a veteran sports journalist who covered the 2018 U.S. Open for the New York Daily News. In the 1990's he covered U.S. Opens and tennis tournaments at Madison Square Garden for Gannett Newspapers. He's also the author of four books: "Different Strokes: Serena, Venus, and the Unfinished Black Tennis Revolution," "Charging the Net: A History of Blacks in Tennis from Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe to the Williams Sisters," "Call the Yankees My Daddy: Reflections on Baseball, Race, and Family," and "Breaking the Ice: The Black Experience in Professional Hockey." Albert Chen is an author, journalist and podcast producer. He was a senior editor and staff writer at Sports Illustrated and wrote “Billion Dollar Fantasy,” a book about sports gambling. -
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BOT 143 – SPECIAL GUEST Linda Paulding
We have a real treat for y'all on this episode. Meet Linda Paulding, lawyer and certified tennis and pickleball coach. If you are a tennis player, by now you have either heard about or played pickleball. Linda discusses with us how this growing sport has some folks trading in their tennis rackets for paddles. At the end of the interview Linda introduces the Bruthas to pickleball and boy, it was a sight to see - lol. Enjoy.... -
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BOT 142 – End Of The Road
At long last we are approaching the end of the 2021 tennis season. We've seen lots of great matches and enough calendar rescheduling to make your head spin. Last week the Next Gen, WTA and ATP all crowned their 2021 season champions. The Bruthas break it all down while starting to focus their "good eye" on the 2022 season. Enjoy all... -
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BOT 139 – The Final Stretch
Breakout performances from Alacarez & Tiafoe, a 5th title for Zverev and a win to get into the WTA Year-end Championships for Kontaveit - last week was epic. This week the Bruthas dive into the final Masters Series for the men in Paris, while the women team up and battle for the Billie Jean King Cup. Things are heating up down the final stretch of 2021.
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