Casper Ruud Joins The Pod, Playing Rafael Nadal and Not Making World No. 1 | EP 13

10/18/24 • 56 min

With the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John reflect on the Spaniard's incredible legacy and share their memories on what it's like facing off against one of the GOATs.

The boys welcome fellow non-major winner, World No. 8 and 3-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud to the podcast. Casper discusses competing for a spot in this year's ATP Finals, playing against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Grand Slam finals and THAT Netflix moment in the French Open tunnel. The boys quiz him on his Norwegian celebrity status, rate his favorite American fast food spots, and and hear why he’s glad he never became World No. 1, despite being just one point away.

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With the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John reflect on the Spaniard's incredible legacy and share their memories on what it's like facing off against one of the GOATs.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sam Falls Through Glass, Nothing Major Bobbleheads and the Fraudulent First Class Ticket | EP 12

Jack, Sam, Stevie and John dive back into the Major Mailbag to answer your questions about the Asian Swing.

The boys reflect on their favorite memories from the Swing, reveal some of the best gifts they received from super fans, and discuss haggling at the Chinese markets.

John remembers a botched sponsor event with Roger Federer and Sam reveals how a glass table in Bangkok almost ended his tennis career.

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Plunger Talk

(03:02) Johnsons and Querreys Play Date

(04:00) The Morgan Wallen Experience

(07:23) Snake Draft Poll Results

(10:18) Fan Questions: Asian Swing

(12:38) Getting a Rolex in Shanghai

(14:14) Ask Anything to Roger Federer

(15:56) A New Tournament in the Asian Swing?

(17:17) The Bangkok Near-Death Experience

(20:24) Roddick’s VIP Hotel Room

(21:18) Super Fans in Asia

(23:36) Nishikorimania

(25:57) Lucky-Loser vs. Federer

(27:17) Train Ride Experience with Nadal

(29:26) Sam’s Fraudulent First Class Ticket

(32:05) Favorite Asian Swing Memories

(35:55) Haggling in Chinese Markets

(38:34) The Fake Watch Confusion

(39:37) Outro

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