Realztenisfanz Podcast

So now that the Cincinnati Masters are officially over seeing as I lost interest when Venus got bounced, we have another exciting episode for you. This is the 3rd for the week all covering this event. Janina gives us her final thoughts on the event looking at the numbers and also her overall impression on the state of the event for the general public attending.  We also get into the finals and how we got here with 4 unusual finalists and what it all means for the US Open next week. We get into the Nick debacle and Janina went to a secret pride event at the tournament. So many secret and things to discuss. This alleged hour long podcast also came with "bonus material" for near 30 more minutes.  Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

Janina is still on official duties at her local Masters Series. This is her final day at the event and she is letting us know all that we need to know from the pressers, the matches and of course all her lil Twitter Friends. She gives us her take on the tournament now that she has been there a few days.  Of course Andreen and Realz have lots of questions and comments  Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're mostly on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

We are back. We haven't settled on a platform to record (any suggestions would be appreciated) but here we are.... still thinking about those 2 match points.  Janina is on official duties at her local Masters Series and she is giving us all the scope and details of how the tournament has changed for better or mainly the worse.  It is a short and sweet podcast but we are putting it out for you so that you don't think we are gone and least you forget us.  Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!! PS I legit didn't even remember that Grigor had won this title before... I didn't even realize that he has a Masters title in this era... Wait he has 2 seeing as he won the YEC a couple of years ago. Well wonders never cease.   

After having so much fun for the past two weeks, the final two days of this cookout have been a total washout. It is like a hurricane came through and made an utter mess. Climate change is real!!! We discuss both singles finals and work through out feelings. A lot hurt and pain throughout. Let us know how you feel because this #RTFLivecast is raw and at some point rough. Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

We are back with all our musings for this Middle Sunday. #RTFLivecast and we will do it no other way but with adult beverages. We are still at the cookout and Tsonga is on the grill ... Let's chat and get into our feelings. The kids are fed and off playing. Time for the adults to let loose. Don't forget you can hit us on Twitter and also on YouTube livechat We discuss the biggest surprises and shocks. Story of the tournament aka Coco Gauff. The ATP brought their mess to the cookout and thus we are obligated to talk about it. We deal with who is left on men and women's draws and who will lift the trophy next week. We also have some feelings on the Serena & Andy pairing for mixed doubles. Let us know who are still at your Wimbledon Cookout.... Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

We are back for another exciting episode of #RTFLivecast and it is gonna be a cookout. We have all the favourites, the drinks, the good good potato salads, the real meats plus other delicious treats and of course the good music. Yeah we deal with both the women and men's draws letting you know who is who at this extravaganza of festive feast. Who will be charged with bringing drinks, ice or just cups? Who will be invited? Who gets to eat first? Who is refused? Let us know who are you inviting to your Wimbledon Cookout.... Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

So we have forgotten for the most part the mess that was the 2019 clay court season as we moved to the brief interlude of grass. We discuss all the results of the tournaments thus far including the tennis that we got to see and get into the news. What's with Peggy Court and were we always aware that Ash Barty, our NEW #1 is of Aboriginal descent? Who is your fantasy #1 on the WTA? Lopez y Lopez were fixing matches? Oh yeah Murray is back, the joy and he is stealing partners!!! Delpo is DONE again according to Janina and other news!!! Why are incompetent journalists talking about players' mental health? Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

So the French Open is DONE and DUSTED and we had some thoughts on the matter. We discussed the men's final and it's predictable ending. The ladies final and why is it that the French Open sucks. It remains the 5th best major.  Find out why Realz is over Nico Mahut. Plus as always we react to our fanz in the chat as we record our RTFLivecast. Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

We MIGHT be getting to this podcast today FINALLY!!! YouTube has been gracious enough to let us continue working so we put out another exciting RTFLivecast for the best fanz in the world. And we get into it all. We get into the bad personality of Dominic Thiem as he and most of the world continue to show disregard and disrespect to black women. Realz get into the real reason why you should be upset with Serena. Stefanos is a cheat, a hot mess and a babbling idiot. We discuss the shambles of our draws as most of them have been disseminated by upsets, illness and losses. And give our picks for champion of the 2019 French Open. Plus as always we react to our fanz in the chat as we record our RTFLivecast. Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

Tweet us at @RealzTenisFanz, @A_Gallivant and @JLR78. You can also join the live YouTube Chat!!! We are talking all things French Open Singles Draws 2019 as they relate to One Hit Wonders seeing as so few folks get to hold up this trophy and if ever, rarely do he/she do it again. We tackle the ladies and then the men. Let us know your picks for the French Open and also your favourite 1 Hit Wonders!!! Don't forget you can find this episode and all other episodes on iTunes and Podbean!

So again we had some technical difficulties this week with a new recording platform but we were able to salvage it and bring you another episode of this AMAZING podcast.  0:03:45 - Realz Review of Resultz  1:02:15 - Post Justin Fallout 1:09:30 - Swiss Pressmen (Stanley and Federer had something to say) as no one is talking to Nole You can also find this podcast and all RTF Podcasts on iTunes and Podbean. Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

Sooooo after MAJOR technical difficulty, we were able to secure our latest podcast from the depths and clutches of evil. I do not know how it got lost and how it was found but I have to say that you fanz deserves this podcast after all the stress we all went through to get it to you. Do note we are working on this issue never occurring again!!!  We deal with the latest results and of course we get into the messy drama that is Justin Gimelstob. As always, we break it down for you realz good. ENJOY!!! My nerves are frayed!! You can also find this podcast and all RTF Podcasts on iTunes and Podbean. Don't forget that the discussion can continue wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

We are BACK for the HOTTEST Podcast ever ... we are all about the MENZ .... Get your top 6 together. We are not interested in whether you are on #teamgay but you are picking your top 6 male faves of the ATP. Be prepared to drag and defend your faves and others. As always you can find us on Twitter Andreen @A_Gallivant, Janina @JLR78 and Realz @RealzTenisFanz. This episode and all other episodes can be downloaded wherever you get your podcasts but specifically on Podbean and iTunes.

As promised, we have another exciting episode for you this week. It is near 2 hours packed with relevant issues on the pro tennis circuit. 0:08:00 - Osaka is facing a new criticisms for not acknowledging her past contributors. And is the press silently noting Osaka's blackness with their new handling her? 0:33:40 - Miami wilding out with their free cards 0:39:40 - ATP v Players' Council v Novak v Federer and Nadal 0:54:10 - Martina and her transphobia. Going into the Realz's reaction piece. (https://realztenisfanz.wordpress.com/2019/03/06/tennis-legend-lesbian-martina-navratilova-isnt-here-for-transwomen/) 1:37:40 - Wrapping up... The failed attempts at making the players interesting. DON'T FORGET MIAMI SIZZLE IS COMING UP!!! As always you can find us on Twitter Andreen @A_Gallivant, Janina @JLR78 and Realz @RealzTenisFanz. This episode and all other episodes can be downloaded wherever you get your podcasts but specifically on YouTube and iTunes.

Due to time constraints and popular demand, there will be more than 1 podcast this week. So even though this is short and sweet, there is more candy to come...... In this episode we discuss the results. We try to come to terms with the fact that Title 101 was on lock but Federer had no interest in that journey. Thiem swooped right in. Has the WTA got a new rising star in Bianca Andreescu? Later this week we will discuss all the issues on the ATP, WTA, Osaka, Djokovic and all that jazz. NB please note that Janina is sounding like she is far far far away. Forgive this audio difficulty, she would be back at home next episode.  As always you can find us on Twitter Andreen @A_Gallivant, Janina @JLR78 and Realz @RealzTenisFanz. This episode and all other episodes can be downloaded wherever you get your podcasts but specifically on YouTube and wherever else you get your podcasts.

So we are back for another podcast with a report from Andreen about her experience in Acapulco, Mexico. Without a doubt we are excited about the fact that our fave Federer won his 100th title but we do not all share the same level of enthusiasm for this. Topics and Issues discussed in this episode are: -WTA and ATP Resultz: The tournaments that we cared about and got to watch. -Andreen wants us all to go to Mexico for this joint event. -Federer at 100 -Nick Kyrgios and what he brings to the sport -Divadal and his Diva antics in the press conferences. -Monfils' magic is BACK -GIFS are not free gifts as per the ATP and Tennis TV - Saschia Vickery and her experience as a struggling player in her Behind the Racquet posting. -Are tennis players willing to be "socialists or capitalists" when dealing with their issues on the tour? -Realz is writing a piece on Martina and her views on transgender athletes. We are looking for folks and information on the new ITF rule changes on who are pro tennis players and how

We are back for another exciting episode of #RTFPodcast and as always we are having way too much fun. In an effort to right this ship of a messy Black History Month, we bring you a blackity black podcast!!! We are discussing Monfils and Tsonga in great detail. Don't forget you can find this podcast and all others on iTunes and YouTube. You can COMMENT BELOW or find us on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!! 0:08:00 - Realz Resultz (Fed Cup and WTA Doha) 0:25:00 - Osaka's Coach Split and the Player/Coach relationship dynamic 0:53:40 - The Black Boys are Back!! Monfils and Tsonga winning titles again (ATP Montpelier and ATP Rotterdam) 1:12:10 - ATP Argentina 1:24:10 - Tsonga has sickle cell anemia/disease??? 1:34:10 - The state of pro tennis tournaments in the US ie Sports and Capitalism. 1:51:25 - Wrapping Up!!

So Janina is giving us her final report on the inaugural Cleveland Open Challenger. We get into the weeds discussing the operations of the event and also its impact on the players. Is there anything we can learn from this event? What issues might be there in this event and other challengers? Janina also made a friend and became a fan of the champion Maxime Cressy!!! We also get into a little bit of a discussion on the two ladies events and the new Davis Cup format. PLEASE COMMENT AND RATE US!!! Don't forget that the discussion can be continued wherever you can find us to communicate!!! We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!!

So for this special episode of the podcast, Janina is chatting with the young American Noah Rubin who recently started the Instagram page, "Behind the Racquet" (https://www.instagram.com/behindtheracquet/). She discussed this and so much more about the ATP Life. Give a listen and let us know what you think in the comment section. Remember you can find this podcast and all others on Itunes and YouTube. ****This particular episode might not be currently available on YouTube at this time).  THANK YOU SO MUCH Noah Rubin for taking the time to chat with "us" It was greatly appreciated!!!  You can contact us on Twitter @JLR78 (Janina), @A_Gallivant (Andreen) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz). 

A very short and sweet podcast as Janina is with us from the grounds of some country club (Cleveland Racquet Club) for the inaugural Cleveland Open presented by the Cleveland Clinic. She is checking out the potentials and the wannabes of the ATP ie the future stars and those struggling to shine. She is giving us full access and getting to the heart of matter ... What's up with Donald Young's hair. We're on Twitter @A_Gallivant (Andreen), @JLR78 (Janina) and @RealzTenisFanz (Realz)!! You can also find this podcast and all RTF Podcasts on iTunes and Podbean. DON'T Forget to comment below!!