Best Shriver Media Podcasts (2025)

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Can anyone stop Alcaraz the serve bot? 1:36:51

19h ago1:36:51

1:36:51

Wimbledon is on the horizon and Catherine and David are joined by Charlie Eccleshare from The Athletic to cover all of the important grass court results and stories. Part one - ATP Queen’s, Halle. Carlos Alcaraz was already a formidable opponent who had reached World No.1 and won five Grand slam titles, but how will anyone stop him now he has learn…

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Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life 2:19:33

20h ago2:19:33

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Ethan Suplee is a renowned actor known for My Name is Earl, American History X, and The Wolf of Wall Street. This conversation explores the intersection of trauma, food addiction, and the false narratives of transformation. We discuss Ethan's journey through multiple relapses, the psychology behind sustainable change, and why "diet and exercise" is…

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ROLL ON: Embracing Stillness, Recovering From Surgery & Going Slow To Go Slow 1:26:49

5d ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Roll On returns! Brace yourselves! Adam Skolnick and I catch up on spinal fusion surgery, going slow to go slow, and what happens when the universe finally gets your attention. On tap: recovery realizations, walking very slowly, and the wild idea that maybe you're enough without all the doing. We dive into LA's current chaos, maintaining humanity, …

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Tatjana Maria, Queen of Queen's - could 70's tennis win Wimbledon? 1:08:25

8d ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Catherine, David and Matt are back from Paris and here to discuss the first week of the grass court season. Part one - WTA Queen’s. We cover Tatjana Maria’s extraordinary run to the title as women’s tennis returned to The Queen’s Club for the first time in 52 years. How did she use her slice and dice game to defeat the likes of Elena Rybakina, Madi…

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A Skeptic’s Guide To Meditation: Bob Roth On The Science & Extreme Benefits of Transcendental Meditation 1:52:12

8d ago1:52:12

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Bob Roth is one of America's most experienced meditation teachers and executive director of The David Lynch Foundation. This conversation explores the intersection of ancient transcendence and modern necessity. We discuss Bob's 50+ year practice, David Lynch's final words about happiness, the neuroscience of "effortless meditation," and why accessi…

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An Actor Prepares - SHARON LAWRENCE on Crafting Complex Characters - Highlights 20:42

15d ago20:42

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“I would encourage you, as I do if you're an actor, to know your own equipment, know your own psychology, and use the great teachers that are synthesized in my favorite teacher's book, Moss, who I studied with later. There is a book called Intent to Live that distills down Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, and Stanislavski. The great teachers a…

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Dr. Matthew Nagra Makes The Ultimate Case For A Plant-Based Diet: Busting Nutrition Myths Around Seed Oils, Soy, Protein, & More 2:21:33

15d ago2:21:33

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Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor and nutrition researcher who tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition on social media. This conversation dismantles nutrition's most malevolent misconceptions—from seed oil hysteria to carnivore evangelism. We explore how tribal allegiances have replaced science, why plant proteins …

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Roland Garros Day 15 - Was Alcaraz-Sinner the best Grand Slam final ever? 1:06:06

15d ago1:06:06

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Catherine, David and Matt react to Carlos Alcaraz saving three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 in one of the best matches of all time to win his second Roland Garros title. Part one - We go through all the key moments of the match, including Sinner’s fast start, the way Alcaraz turned it around, how Sinner overcame concerns a…

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Roland Garros Day 14 - Coco’s moment, but what happened to Sabalenka? 1:07:28

17d ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Part one - All about Coco Gauff’s incredible comeback victory over Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Roland Garros title. We discuss the key moments of a dramatic match, Sabalenka’s press conference in which she lamented the conditions, criticised her performance and even threw some shade at Gauff’s, and what the future might hold for both players. …

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SHARON LAWRENCE on Acting, Activism & The Art of Transformation 1:02:31

17d ago1:02:31

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“That transformation was key to my next step as an artist, to knowing that's what acting is. It isn't just posing; it isn't just being a version of yourself in a way that was free. Performing wasn't just performing; it was transforming. I think that artists find that in many different ways, and as actors, there are many ways into that. I would enco…

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Roland Garros Day 13 - Sinner vs. Alcaraz final at last, but will Djokovic be back? 1:07:44

18d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Part one - It was an extraordinary night in Paris as Jannik Sinner overcame a remarkable effort from Novak Djokovic to reach his first Roland Garros final. We discuss the crowd support Djokovic received and his emotional exit from the court, how Sinner came out on top in the big moments, and what the future might hold for Djokovic. Part two (26m49s…

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Roland Garros Day 12 - Sabalenka vs. Gauff - the ultimate clay court climax 1:10:50

19d ago1:10:50

1:10:50

The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare joins Catherine, David and Matt to discuss Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff reaching the Roland Garros final and ahead to the men’s semi’s-finals on Friday. Part one - We cover Aryna Sabalenka’s 7-6 4-6 6-0 win over Iga Swiatek. Was this a good match? What on earth happened in the final set? And where does Swiatek go…

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From The Vault: Darin Olien On Fatal Conveniences 2:21:26

19d ago2:21:26

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Darin Olien is a wellness expert and protagonist of Netflix's "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron. This conversation explores the hidden dangers lurking in everyday products we assume are safe, from deodorant and dental floss to clothing and cleaning supplies. We discuss Darin's book "Fatal Conveniences," the toxic chemicals in our environment, why regu…

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Roland Garros Day 11 - Dream semis set, but who wins them? 1:06:09

20d ago1:06:09

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Part one - The Lois Boisson fairytale continues! We cover her remarkable win over Mirra Andreeva, the way the crowd got to Andreeva during the match, and whether Boisson can beat Coco Gauff after the American’s three-set win over Madison Keys in a match filled with unforced errors. Part two (31m34s) - We discuss how Novak Djokovic dissected the gam…

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Roland Garros Day 10 - Swiatek vs. Sabalenka is ON, but who wins? 1:05:05

21d ago1:05:05

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Part one - There’s only one place to start and that’s with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek setting up a tantalising semi-final clash. We discuss how they both got there with impressive wins over Zheng Qinwen and Elina Svitolina respectively. And then our hype for the match begins! Part two (31m29s) - We cover Carlos Alcaraz racing through in the ni…

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Childhood, Creativity & the Stories that Define Who We Are with MEGAN ABBOTT - Highlights 16:23

21d ago16:23

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“I think that it all goes back to childhood. I’ve always really been writing about family. I suppose we always are. I do think that it is the original wound, and it's where we are kind of wired and built from those early years. So I think every other relationship just replicates that. It's very natural for me to go there, I suppose because the feel…

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Exploring Family Dynamics & Fierce Female Friendships with Novelist MEGAN ABBOTT 49:59

21d ago49:59

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“I always say to young writers, you need to put your heart on the page. Don't worry about being like anyone else. I would say that foremost, in any of the arts, it is self-expression at its core. I don't buy rules or a set criteria or a static criteria. I don't believe in any of that. I think the most exciting talents are kind of inexplicable. You …

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Roland Garros Day 9 - Bublik, Boisson, what is happening?? 1:04:49

22d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Part one. We start by reacting to Alexander Bublik’s extraordinary performance to knock out Jack Draper. Just how good was he? And could Draper have done anything differently? We then look ahead to Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev as both men reached the last eight with ease. Part two (30m40s). The remarkable run of Lois Boisson continued as she …

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Walking As Medicine: Craig Mod’s 300-Miles On Foot, Japan's Philosophy Of Enough, & The Profound Power Of Undistracted Presence 2:52:21

22d ago2:52:21

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Craig Mod is an artist, author, and photographer who has lived in Japan for 25 years, chronicling the country through thousands of miles of recent solo walks. We explore walking as inner cartography—a practice that transforms attention into meaning. We discuss Craig's journey from his best friend's murder in Connecticut to finding home in Tokyo, th…

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Roland Garros Day 8 - A game-changing day for Iga Swiatek? 1:11:34

23d ago1:11:34

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Part one - It was a quite extraordinary day of action in the women’s draw. We discuss how Iga Swiatek overcame a 6-0 2-1 deficit to defeat Elena Rybakina, the way Elina Svitolina has completely transformed herself as a tennis player, the importance Zheng Qinwen places on Roland Garros, and how Aryna Sabalenka showed how she’s developed as a player …

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Roland Garros Day 7 - Are Keys and Draper in the mix? 1:02:59

24d ago1:02:59

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Part one. Madison Keys is doing it again! We start the pod by reacting to her dramatic victory over Sofia Kenin in which she saved three match points. We revisit our conversation about whether she’s in the mix, discuss wins for fellow Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, and recount a fascinating win for Lois Boisson over compatriot Elsa Jacque…

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Roland Garros Day 6 - Pam Shriver’s powerful message to Amelie Mauresmo 1:21:50

25d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Part one - Sadly, Iga Swiatek will not be facing Jelena Ostapenko in the Last 16. We analyse Swiatek’s impressive win over Jaqueline Cristian, discuss Elena Rybakina’s demolition of Ostapenko, and remember why Swiatek vs Rybakina can be exciting instead. Elsewhere, our pod correspondent for the day, Pam Shriver, updates us on wins for Aryna Sabalen…

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Roland Garros Day 5 - Arthur Fils lights up Lenglen. But is he f****d? 1:14:09

26d ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Part one - It was an extraordinary day in the men’s draw but nothing was more incredible than Arthur Fils’ five set victory over Jaume Munar on Suzanne Lenglen. We describe the twists and turns of the match, the spine tingling atmosphere, and what it might mean for Fils in this tournament. We also cover Novak Djokovic shutting down the Corentin Mou…

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Roland Garros Day 4 - The Sadness of Stefanos Tsitsipas 1:05:31

27d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Part one. Iga Swiatek once again put in a strong performance to beat Emma Raducanu, but she remains on a collision course with Jelena Ostapenko. We discuss both of their performances, as well as a win for Amanda Anisimova, and another impressive victory for Victoria Mboko. Part two (28m52s). The men’s draw was headlined by defeats for former finali…

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Roland Garros Day 3 - Fonseca fever hits Paris. How far can he go? 59:25

28d ago59:25

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Part one - We discuss the main men’s results from Tuesday at Roland Garros, including Joao Fonseca’s fantastic performance to beat Hubert Hurkacz. Will David’s wild prediction actually come off? We also cover Novak Djokovic’s first round win, a tough loss for Daniil Medvedev, and Jakub Mensik channeling his inner Djokovic to defeat Alexandre Muller…

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Roland Garros Day 2 - Has the real Iga Swiatek arrived? 1:23:16

29d ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Part one - We cover an impressive first performance for Iga Swiatek, the still taboo subject of periods in sport, and Naomi Osaka’s sadness and worrying press conference following her narrow defeat to Paula Badosa. Part two (35m12s). Novak Djokovic finally does his pre tournament press conference and it does not disappoint. We discuss his answers o…

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Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope 1:26:31

29d ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Mike Birbiglia is a master storyteller, acclaimed comedian, and the creative force behind Netflix specials including "The Old Man & the Pool" and his newest, "The Good Life." This conversation explores the quiet architecture of story—how to shape it, live it, and share it in a way that matters. We talk about finding empathy for the parents who coul…

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Roland Garros Day 1 - Rafael Nadal and the final farewell 1:12:28

30d ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Part one - Our reaction to the ceremony honouring Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, which saw Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray come onto court to celebrate his career. Part two - Women’s results and headlines (28m00s). Dominant starts for Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen, we learn more about Victoria Mboko and Eva Lys as they set up a sec…

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Roland Garros Preview - 100 titles for Djokovic, can he still win a Slam? 1:09:25

1M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

With just one day to go until Roland Garros, Matt Futterman joins Catherine, David and Matt on the show to wrap up media day and get hyped for the start of the tournament. Part one - More reflections from media day, including a big discussion about whether tennis has a toxic culture of playing through injury. Part two - Novak Djokovic wins his 100t…

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Roland Garros Media Day - Who brought the vibes? 1:10:27

1M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

On media day at Roland Garros, David loitered in the area, Catherine spent time with all the big names, and Matt didn’t speak to Amanda Anisimova. Part one - Men’s headlines. We cover Arthur Fils’ aura, Carlos Alcaraz’s love for draws and dogs, Jannik Sinner’s physical concerns, and interesting reflections from Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvede…

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Roland Garros Draw - Swiatek’s worst nightmare? 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

For our first show from Paris in 2025, Catherine, David and Matt are at Roland Garros to discuss the French Open draws. Part one - Women’s draw. The big headline from the draw was that Jelena Ostapenko has landed in Iga Swiatek’s section. Will that match happen? And just how tricky is Swiatek’s possible route here? There’s also chat about how top h…

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From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower 3:06:59

1M ago3:06:59

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Dr. Matthew Walker is a world-renowned neuroscientist, sleep expert, and the bestselling author of “Why We Sleep.” In this conversation, we explore sleep not as a passive state, but as the biological foundation of life itself—the platform from which wakefulness emerges. We dive into the architecture of sleep, its vital role in immune function, dise…

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Rome - When will we stop underestimating Jasmine Paolini? 1:24:24

1M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

On Monday night we were live to review Finals weekend in Rome, talk a little bit about our new partnership with The Athletic, and look ahead to Roland Garros. Part one - WTA. We discuss Jasmine Paolini beating Coco Gauff in the final, following it up with the doubles title, and forcing us to eat some humble pie. Part two - ATP (from 26m30s). We tal…

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body's True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity 2:04:13

1M ago2:04:13

2:04:13

Stuart McMillan is an elite track and field coach who has guided 70+ Olympians to over 30 medals across nine Olympic Games. As CEO of ALTIS, a global leader in sports education, he's revolutionized how we understand human movement. This conversation is an exploration of speed—not just as a metric, but as a kind of alchemy. At the heart of Stuart's …

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Rome - Calendar Slam for Post Pope Sinner? 1:18:19

1M ago1:18:19

1:18:19

Catherine, David and Matt look back on the last few days of action in Rome and ahead to Finals weekend. Part one - WTA Results. We discuss Coco Gauff’s remarkable semi-final victory over Zheng Qinwen, the significance for Zheng of beating Aryna Sabalenka for the first time, Peyton Stearns’ incredible deciding set tiebreak win streak, and Jasmine Pa…

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Building Bridges, Breaking Cycles: Personal Stories of Healing, Social Justice & Activism 12:59

1M ago12:59

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How do our personal relationships affect political movements and activism? What can we learn from Native American tradition to restore ecological balance? How can transforming capitalism help address global inequality and the environmental crisis? DEAN SPADE (Author of Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell T…

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Talking 'The Warrior - The Rafael Nadal story' with Chris Clarey 56:01

1M ago56:01

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A career relentlessly put together by Rafael Nadal has been painstakingly chronicled and analysed by author Christopher Clarey in his new book 'The Warrior - Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay'. In conversation with David Law, Chris describes the teenage Nadal he knew, his unprecedented, absurd dominance at Roland Garros, and the backlash to his …

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Rome - Sinner returns, Swiatek struggles and the rest search for form 1:28:27

1M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Catherine, David and Matt catch up to discuss the opening week of action in Rome, where Jannik Sinner’s return and Iga Swiatek’s loss have been the big talking points. Part one - A voice essay from The Athletic’s Matt Futterman on his time in Rome and the main ATP Results so far, including Sinner’s winning return and Arthur Fils’s comeback win over…

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High Functioning: The Hidden Depression That May Be Stealing Your Joy & The Tools To Get It Back With Dr. Judith Joseph 1:58:31

1M ago1:58:31

1:58:31

Dr. Judith Joseph is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, clinical professor at NYU Medical School, and a renowned voice on high-functioning depression. In this conversation, we explore the paradox of achievement and anhedonia—the curious, often painful reality that success doesn't always equate to joy. Judith shares her clinical insights into why so ma…

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Earth's Hidden Wisdom: Paul Hawken On Reframing Carbon, Consciousness & Why Hope Lies Within Nature's Intelligence 1:42:09

2M ago1:42:09

1:42:09

Paul Hawken is one of the great elder statesmen of environmentalism, a bestselling author, and the mind behind Drawdown and Regeneration. This conversation explores the biosphere's intrinsic intelligence through the expansive lens of Paul's latest book, Carbon: The Book of Life. We discuss carbon's improbable origins, examine the mycelial networks …

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Kate Courtney Is Sending It: The Champion Mountain Biker On Redefining Elite Performance, Finding Joy In The Struggle & Seeing Sport As An Authentic Expression 2:14:16

2M ago2:14:16

2:14:16

Kate Courtney is a world champion mountain biker, Olympian, and the palmarès-rich face of American cycling. This conversation examines Kate's Olympic torch moment with Tom Cruise, her athletic philosophy, and her groundbreaking She Sends Racing initiative. We delve into mountain biking's Marin County roots, the tension between data and intuition, b…

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Madrid - Sabalenka, Ruud seal titles, but what do they mean for Paris? 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Catherine, David and Matt hopped on YouTube mere moments after the Madrid men's final had finished to talk about the concluding days of the 2025 Madrid Open and What It All Means. Part one - ATP Results. We hail Casper Ruud after his thrilling victory over Jack Draper in the final, debate whether he’s In The Mix for Roland Garros, and throw some co…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & the Creative Process with Author LIZ MOORE - Highlights 12:13

2M ago12:13

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“I think income inequality really greatly contributes to the rage that people might feel, even as some Americans won't. What don't recognize that a more communal society might benefit them. What they see instead is, why don't I have what that person has? Something's getting in my way. And it's not a lack of, of community, it's: somebody else is kee…

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Madrid - WTA big guns clash, but it’s a men’s Mix of many 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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Ahead of the women’s semi-finals and men’s quarter-finals, Catherine, David and Matt discuss the last few days of action in Madrid since Monday’s blackout. Part one - WTA Results. We discuss Iga Swiatek’s fascinating week, look ahead to her intriguing semi-final against Coco Gauff, and wonder whether Elina Svitolina can keep her incredible run goin…

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