Best Steve Weissman Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 30 - ATP Finals Recap with Steve Weissman 31:42

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Jannik Sinner defended his crown in Turin! The Italian captured the ATP Finals for a second consecutive year, overcoming Carlos Alcaraz in another thrilling final. Tennis Channel's Steve Weissman joins Ben to break down the event and the epic Sincaraz rivalry, Felix Auger-Aliassime's rise to the top 5, and other players to watch in the top 10 and b…

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Pursuing Good Governance? It’s About Time. 2:52

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When pursuing good governance, time needs to be at least as well budgeted as money. Otherwise, you’ll do a poor job of it – or worse, never get done at all. © Steve Weissman • All Rights Reserved • www. hollygroup.com • 617-383-4655By Steve Weissman, The Info Gov Guy™

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Bonus 17: Fraternally Yours - Men O' War Discussion 1:51:28

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These are the edited highlights of the second online meeting of the podcast's 'Fraternally Yours' discussion group. The group's main objective was to watch and discuss the boys' classic short, Men O'War, but during the session, we digressed and covered a lot of other ground as well - all Laurel & Hardy related, of course! There were a number of mem…

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What to Do if Your AI is Fizzling 2:23

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Remember how AI was going to disrupt and transform our businesses? Well, according to research and my own observations, a lot of that hype has since fizzled. Why? Because there’s more focus being placed on installing AI than installing AI of practical value – and it’s the latter that is going to make or break it where you work. Here's a short list …

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S2 Ep211: With Guest Steve Harper - Author, Speaker, Connector & Entrepreuneur 1:00:14

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Today's guest, Steve Harper is a professional speaker, author, serial entrepreneur, leading business strategist and a CEO of two software companies, has successfully uncovered the secret to creating powerful long-lasting connections and their impact on one’s personal and professional life. Over his thirty-year career, Steve has maintained a unique …

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Episode 29 - ATP Finals, WTA Finals Recap & Goodbye to Gaby and Erin 38:30

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The final stretch of the tennis calendar is here! This episode brought to you by Hare Wine Co. Felix Auger-Aliassime officially qualified and is in the mix as the Nitto ATP Finals is now underway from Turin. We break down why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are a step ahead, and who could potentially challenge their chances to win the end-of-year …

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Feature Interview - Tournament Director Mike Tevlin of the Tevlin Challenger 19:41

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Our latest feature interview is here! Mike Tevlin joins the podcast this week to talk about the 20th instalment of the popular 75k Tevlin Challenger that he and his wife Nicole have spearheaded over the last two decades here in Toronto. We discuss the importance of developing young Canadian players and giving them opportunities to showcase their ta…

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Episode 28 - Mboko's title, FAA's Paris run, Sinner back to No. 1 34:05

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It was a big week for Canadian tennis! Victoria Mboko captured her second career singles title of 2025 and of her young career, winning the trophy in Hong Kong. Felix Auger-Aliassime made the finals of the Paris Masters and is now in the conversation to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. Guest Stephen Boughton of The Slice joins Ben to break down…

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S2 Ep210: With Guest Andrea Smith - Artivist and Founder of PTAFF 47:18

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Today's guest, Andrea Smith is an Artivist and founder of Pembroke Taparelli Art and Film Festival. Michelle loves and appreciates the power entertainment has to impact the lives of people around the globe. Along with Michelle’s passion for the arts in its various forms, Michelle has always been a strong proponent for Social Justice. Founder of The…

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Feature Interview - Mia Kupres 22:12

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Canadian Mia Kupres returns this week to Match Point Canada! Currently finishing her NCAA career at Texas A&M University, the 21 year-old stops by with Mike McIntyre to discuss her final season at the school, her eagerness to turn pro, admiration of Novak Djokovic and her friendship with fellow Canuck Vicky Mboko. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad ch…

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Feature Interview - Cadence Brace 19:11

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She's the latest Canadian to break inside the top 200 of the rankings! 20-year-old Cadence Brace joins Ben of Match Point Canada after reaching the WTA Challenger final in Tampico. She talks about her tennis journey growing up in Toronto, competing against her compatriots, and being named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup play-off team for November.…

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S2 Ep209: With Guest Justin Foster - Brand Crafter 51:59

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Today's guest, Justin Foster is a brand strategist, poet, and professional agitator who helps conscious entrepreneurs and leaders turn their callings into unforgettable brands. He is the co-founder of Massive Change, a strategic advisory firm that blends the art of messaging with the science of movements to equip mission-centric organizations to le…

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Feature Interview - Influencer Rachel Stuhlmann 29:56

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We're back with another interview on Match Point Canada! Influencer, Content Creator and Tennis Correspondent Rachel Stuhlmann joins Mike this week to talk about her emerging presence as a major media personality in the tennis world, her love of the National Bank Open and her friendship with the recently retired Genie Bouchard! Enjoy :) Learn more …

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S2 Ep208: With Guest London Garcia - Actor 54:52

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Today's guest, London Garcia is an actor who has done it all in Hollywood. Stand up and sketch comedy, singer, radio host, red carpet interviewer and now award-winning actress. Recently London made the decision to set everything else aside and focus primarily on acting and dive deeper into classes and training. Slowly but surely, things started to …

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Bonus 16: Stan Laurel to George McFly with Jeffrey Weissman 1:04:52

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In this special bonus episode of The Laurel and Hardy Podcast, Patrick chats with actor Jeffrey Weissman about his love for Laurel and Hardy and his experiences playing Stan Laurel for Universal Studios for the best part of two decades. Included in the discussion, Jeffrey recalls how he first discovered the boys, how he met Anita Garvin, Dick Van D…

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Episode 27 - Fall Indoor Swing with James Gray 50:46

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The final stretch of the tennis season has officially begun with the Fall Indoor hard court swing taking place in Asia! Ben welcomes Tennis Unfiltered host and journalist James Gray to discuss Carlos Alcaraz's remarkable dominance, how Jannik Sinner can reinvent himself, and Daniil Medvedev's quest to return to relevance. They also tackle Canadian …

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Feature Interview - Erin Routliffe, 2025 US Open champ 27:27

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She's now a two-time US Open champion and has been world No. 1 in doubles! Fresh off her second career US Open crown with Gaby Dabrowski, Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss their latest big title, passion for doubles, why New York is special, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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S2 Ep207: With Guest Sean Bennett - Writer and Creative Writing Teacher. 40:48

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Today's guest, Sean Bennett is a writer, workshop host, and retreat organizer based in Nottingham and London. As a former copywriter and copyeditor for Oxford University Press, he brings a creative, editorial eye to other people's work, usually in the context of the London-based creative writing community he leads, called A Write & A Pint. He has a…

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Feature Interview - Cleeve Harper 25:56

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He's risen inside the top 90 of the rankings in doubles, and earned his first ever main draw Grand Slam win at the US Open! Fast rising Canadian Cleeve Harper joins Ben for a feature interview ahead of Canada's Davis Cup tie in Halifax. Harper discusses his tennis journey which began in Calgary, college experiences in Texas, playing with Liam Draxl…

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Bonus 15: Fraternally Yours - Perfect Day Discussion 1:04:40

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On 30th August 2025, the Fraternally Yours group held its inaugural online meeting. Initially focused on group discussions around the Laurel and Hardy short, Perfect Day, the conversation also drifted into other areas, including the 2018 Stan and Ollie movie. Hosted by Patrick Vasey, the group consisted of several of the podcast's patrons from the …

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2025 US Open Recap with Mike Cation 51:07

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The fourth and final Grand Slam of the season is in the books! Esteemed broadcaster and commentator Mike Cation joins Ben and Mike to recap the US Open, including another installment of the Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner rivalry and another massive triumph for Carlitos! We look back on the finals match and their historic rivalry, where Novak Djokovic…

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S2 Ep206: With Guest Jed Doherty - Podcast Host, Producer and Creative. 36:23

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Today's guest, Jed Doherty is the host of the incredibly popular and award-winning podcast called Reading with Your Kids. Reading with Your Kids helps families grow closer through reading. The podcast was also an iHeartRadio Best Kids & Family Award Nominee. For over 35 years, Jed has also been delighting students and educators across the United St…

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Episode 25 - US Open Week 1 with Amy Lundy Dahl 32:32

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We're halfway through the action at Flushing Meadows! Ben catches up with Tennis Connected journalist Amy Lundy Dahl on all the storylines at the US Open. They cover Aryna Sabalenka's strong opening week, the ugly incident with Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend, Iga Swiatek's form, and the surprise doubles pairing of Leylah and Venus. Meanwhile,…

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Episode 24 - 2025 US Open Preview 52:20

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The final Grand Slam is here! Hosts Ben and Mike dive into a full preview of the US Open at Flushing Meadows as they break down both the men's and women's draws at the final major of the season. They also offer up semifinals and title predictions and project how they see the Canadians faring in New York. All of that and more on MPC! Learn more abou…

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Feature Interview - Marina Stakusic 27:49

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She's a Billie Jean King Cup winner, a WTA125K champion, and has been ranked as high as World No. 114! 20-year-old Canadian Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada to chat with host Mike McIntyre and discuss her 2025 season, returning from injury, making strides in her health and game, changing coaches and much more. Stakusic is competing at …

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Feature Interview - Ariana & Nicolas Arseneault 26:53

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It's a siblings interview! Ariana and Nicolas Arseneault both enjoyed huge breakthrough performances at the National Bank Open, each earning their first main draw professional wins. Host Mike McIntyre catches up with the brother and sister duo about their experiences in Toronto and Montreal, achieving new milestones, and what lies ahead in 2025 and…

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NBO Episode 5 - Mboko is Champion in Montreal! 35:06

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The National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto have all wrapped up! Award-winning journalist Arash Madani joins host Ben Lewis to recap the astounding title run from 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who won the WTA1000 crown in Montreal! Just how high can she go? Meanwhile, Ben Shelton overcame Karen Khachanov in Toronto to win his first Master…

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NBO Episode 4 - Mboko Mania! 25:28

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We continue on with our coverage of the National Bank Open! Episode brought to you by 10XTO Canadian Victoria Mboko continues her unbelievable dream run in Montreal, reaching the semifinals of the event. We break down her special run, and look at all the action unfolding in Toronto, and why Ben Shelton is a rock star at NBO All of that and more on …

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NBO Feature Interview - Andrey Rublev 10:24

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He is one of the most exciting players in the game! Andrey Rublev makes his return to Match Point Canada as he joins Mike McIntyre for an interview on site at the National Bank Open in Toronto. The 17-time titlist discusses his coaching partnership with Marat Safin, finding his form later in the season, memories in Canada, and why he still feels ve…

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Feature Interview - Learner Tien 10:43

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Rising young American Learner Tien joins Ben for an interview on Match Point Canada! The 19-year-old is fast approaching the top 50 and reflects on his growth as a player, his run at the NBO in Toronto, facing a hostile crowd against Denis Shapovalov on Center Court, and his playing style. We also wrap by challenging him with some rapid fire questi…

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NBO Episode 3 - Brandon Nakashima 47:43

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We're back with our third episode from the National Bank Open! This one is brought to you by Hare Wine Co Hosts Ben and Mike break down all the latest NBO action in Toronto including disappointing early round defeats for Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, and the reliability of Gabriel Diallo. Mike catches up with top 35 ranked American Br…

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Exclusive Interview - 1-on-1 with Reilly Opelka 16:34

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He's the tallest player in the sport today and his game is equally big! American and former NBO finalist Reilly Opelka joins Mike on Match Point Canada for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview as they discuss his return from injury, goals in the sport now that he's healthy again, and his close friendship to Venus Williams. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad …

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NBO Episode 2 - Leylah wins Washington, Canadians step up in Toronto & Montreal 35:03

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It's our second episode from the grounds at the National Bank Open in Toronto, brought to you by 10XTO! On today's episode, Ben and Mike recap the biggest title of Leylah Fernandez's career as she claimed the trophy at the Citi Open in Washington. Meanwhile, Genie Bouchard delayed her retirement andVictoria Mboko keeps on winning! On the men's side…

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NBO Episode 1 - 2025 National Bank Open Preview 44:09

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The 2025 National Bank Open is officially underway! Hosts Ben and Mike kick off their coverage with a full preview and draw breakdown of the event in Toronto and look at all the storylines at the Omnium Banque Nationale. They discuss the top players in action, who you should make sure to watch, which Canadians are in the mix, the retirements of Vas…

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OBN Montreal Preview with Valerie Tetreault 25:41

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The National Bank Open is upon us! Mike sits down with Tournament Director of the OBN Montreal event, Valerie Tetreault, to discuss the challenges of her role, upcoming 12 day event, which Canadians to keep an eye on and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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39. Perfect Day (1929) with Chris Seguin 1:45:45

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On today’s show, we're journeying back to early June 1929 and the production of Stan and Babe’s fourth all-talking comedy, Perfect Day. To help Patrick discuss the history of this famous comedy is classic comedy aficionado Chris Seguin, linking up across the Atlantic from his home in Toronto, Canada. In addition to discussing the production and mer…

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Episode 23 - Wimbledon Recap with Steve Weissman: Sinner's Greatness, Iga's Grass court Breakthrough 36:16

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On this week’s episode of Match Point Canada, Ben is joined by Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman to break down a thrilling 2025 Wimbledon Championships! We dive into: Jannik Sinner's impressive win over Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final, and the rise of their new rivalry and what it means for tennis. Iga Swiatek's historic sixth Grand Slam title a…

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Feature Interview - Victoria Mboko 22:50

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Canadian Victoria Mboko is back on Match Point Canada! The rising young talent discusses her breakout 2025 season and recent success at both the French Open and Wimbledon. Mboko explains how she waited around to earn a Lucky Loser spot at the All England Club and go on to win her first ever main draw match at the major, and her experiences competin…

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Episode 22 - Wimbledon Week 1 featuring Body Serve Podcast 59:35

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We're halfway through the action at the All England Club! This week, host James Rogers of The Body Serve podcast joins Match Point Canada to discuss his experiences at Wimbledon. Hosts Ben and Mike break down men's and women's action in the field and who they're backing to hoist the title come Sunday. They also discuss the success stories and strug…

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Episode 21 - 2025 Wimbledon Preview 48:42

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The third major of the season is upon us! Our 2025 Wimbledon Championships officially get underway on Monday. Hosts Ben and Mike give a full preview of both the men's and women's draws, breakdown the Canadian field, discuss some first round popcorn matches, and finish by offering their predictions! All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.…

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Episode 20 - In Depth with Liam Draxl 37:38

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Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ontario makes his return to Match Point Canada this week. The 23 year-old is now the fourth highest ranked Canadian man, breaking inside the top 150. He speaks with Ben about experiences competing in Grand Slam qualifying at Wimbledon, gaining more experience on the circuit, making the jump from Challenger to ATP Tour level…

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Episode 19 - Grass Court Season with Myles David 39:59

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The surface change from clay courts to grass is officially underway! Tennis content creator and host of the Tuned Into Tennis podcast, Myles David joins Ben Lewis this week to breakdown and cover some of the top storylines and players during the grass court swing! Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo secures his first career ATP singles title and is …

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Episode 18 - French Open Recap with Ben Rothenberg 48:21

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The 2025 French Open is in the books! Journalist and author Ben Rothenberg joins host Ben Lewis to recap the extraordinary title from Carlos Alcaraz as he overcame Jannik Sinner in one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time! They breakdown the ebbs and flows of the final and where it ranks. Meanwhile, they discuss a second career major title…

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Bonus 14: Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years - 1928 with Chris Seguin 1:05:12

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It's a great time to be a Laurel and Hardy fan, what with all the products and books published recently and still more in the pipeline. This bonus episode of the Podcast discusses Eureka Entertainment's release of their wonderful Blu-Ray, Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years - 1928. Joining Patrick to discuss the set is returning guest and one of the p…

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Episode 17 - Roland Garros Week 1 Recap 35:52

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We're over halfway through the second Grand Slam on the tennis calendar! Hosts Ben and Mike recap the opening week at Roland Garros and discuss their top moments and matches and favourites going into the final days of the tournament. They also break down the Canadian performances, including a big time run from Victoria Mboko. This episode brought t…

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Episode 16 - Roland Garros Preview featuring Nick Lester 1:11:33

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2025 Roland Garros is upon us! Commentator Nick Lester joins Ben to breakdown the Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner rivalry and his thoughts ahead of the French Open. Ben and Mike dissect both the men's and women's draws, highlighting popcorn matches, darkhorses, and the path ahead for all of the Canadians! This episode is brought to you by Hare Winery …

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Episode 15 - Christopher Clarey 1:06:52

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On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, we're happy to welcome New York Times best-selling author Christopher Clarey back to the show! Clarey has just released his latest book entitled 'The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and his Kingdom of Clay' and Mike speaks in depth with him on the novel and story arc. Meanwhile, Rome Open action continues! Ben an…

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ATP Recap - Casper Ruud wins Madrid! 13:52

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Casper Ruud captured his first career Masters 1000 title in Madrid, overcoming Jack Draper in the finals! Ben welcomes Vansh Vermani of the TennisOne app to break down Ruud's big title, Draper's recent surge in form, other top players on clay, and what to expect from Jannik Sinner in Rome. Find us on YouTube and subscribe to our channel :) Learn mo…

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Episode 14 - Erin Routliffe & Madrid Open 57:56

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She's a US Open champion, WTA Finals winner, and reached the world No. 1 in the rankings in doubles! Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss her rise to the top of the game, playing with a target on her back, her admiration of partner Gaby Dabrowski, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and goals for the season …

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Feature Interview - Francoise Abanda 17:57

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Francoise Abanda is set to make a comeback! After years away from the tour, the former world No. 117 is now preparing to return to the WTA circuit. The Montreal native talks with Mike about her time off, decision to get back in action, best tennis memories, and what she still hopes to achieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…