{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/69a529646594a13ce6b24e83?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meet the Professionals. Mike Cation on Challenger Tennis, Commentary, and Careers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1772431445737-df1bd751-f178-41e0-972b-5520dc7a88ea.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Meet the Professionals with Mike Cation, the voice of Challenger tennis. We talk commentary reps, relationships, journalistic ethics, and how to break into tennis jobs through volunteering and college tennis. Plus a quick tour check-in as Medvedev wins Dubai by walkover and Tiafoe reaches the Acapulco final.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Off Season Ep 4 - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/K77vLeZhyho?si=Cwx2jn7oeG6Gl4Kn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/8UTohuZL-oY?si=8ue6NlazOwcIEf23</a></li><li>&nbsp;Ground Pass Substack - <a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://groundpass.substack.com/</a></li><li>Ground Pass Shop - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Ground Pass Patreon - <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>05:12 Current Events in Tennis: Dubai and Austin Tournaments</p><p>10:18 Meet the Professional: Mike Cation's Journey in Tennis Commentary</p><p>19:23 Building Relationships in Tennis: The Key to Success</p><p>21:30 The Art of Commentary: Skills and Learning Process</p><p>28:55 The Role of a Commentator: Insights and Relationships with Players</p><p>36:21 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sports Media</p><p>40:59 Advice for Aspiring Tennis Professionals</p><p><br></p><p>We have Merch!!!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ground Pass Shop - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop</a> &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Our Substack at - <a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://groundpass.substack.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Visit Our Website at - <a href=\"http://www.groundpasspodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.groundpasspodcast.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us at - <a href=\"mailto:groundpasspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">groundpasspodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us for daily updates on Social:</p><p>Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Blue Sky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast</a>&nbsp;</p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/groundpasspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/groundpasspod</a></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}