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  • 23. The Open Era: Your New Favorite Gay Tennis Romance with Edward Schmit

    47:59||Season 4, Ep. 23
    Tennis fan and author of The Open Era, Edward Schmit, joins to Tony to talk about his new gay tennis book, pro tennis and more. We chat about: The pressures (and joys) of being an out gay pro player How therapy and tennis intersectEdward’s amazing new book, The Open Era, and why it put Tony though it Tony’s issues with left-handed people The Open Era vs Heated Rivalry Why Tony loves a fist bump For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. And don’t forget to check out our pod store. 

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  • 22. Serena Comeback News Saves Roland Garros + Sinner, Osaka and More from RG

    49:51||Season 4, Ep. 22
    Tony is joined by his friend Stephen (slomo_delpo on twitter) to chat about Serena’s big news, Roland Garros and more! They kiki about: Serena’s rumored comeback update Jannik Sinner’s wild loss Comparing Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard to this tournament What happens to the men’s side now? Is this Osaka’s most impressive tournament of 2026? Tennis players and why they need more fiber. For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. 
  • 21. Tuning into Roland Garros with Myles David

    01:18:50||Season 4, Ep. 21
    The Roland Garros draws are out! And more importantly, Myles David is here to chat about them! We discuss: How Myles interviewed Serena Williams recently (!!)“Girl, Call Your Therapist” First Rounds "Tennis Trade" First Rounds Overall Roland Garros Draw Previews Sinner’s Cakewalk Draw And So Much More! For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. 
  • 20. TGTP x Out Wide: Alcaraz in Vanity Fair, Is Taylor Fritz Famous? Our Top 5 Tennis Horror Movies + Rome Results

    01:23:34||Season 4, Ep. 20
    Our friends Resh and Stef from the Out Wide podcast join Tony - and they have A LOT to discuss! The trio chat about: Why Tony is hungover and needs help through the episodeA Jason Collins tribute Carlos Alcaraz breaking the internet with his Vanity Fair spread Is Taylor Fritz famous? How he’s become a gossip mag topic. Our top 5 tennis horror movies - and they’re SCARY Svitolina, Gauff, Darderi and Sinner updates from RomeFor more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. 
  • 19. Interview with Doubles Star and Gay Ally Ellen Perez!!

    53:31||Season 4, Ep. 19
    Tony welcomes one of his favorite players to the podcast: Ellen Perez! Ellen is as sweet off court as she is intense on it. They have a fun chat about Ellen’s life, tennis career and so much more. He even got to ask Ellen about his favorite topic: Calves. Weird? Yes. Did he love it? Also yes. Here’s what they get into: Her partnership with lesbian icon Demi Schuurs What reality show she would crush it onIntroducing a new segment: “Girl Call Your Therapist”Ellen’s thoughts on the US Open mixed doubles formatHer experience at a legendary gay wedding How Tony became an Ellen fan at Indian Wells 2025 What it’s like playing Siegemund, Su Wei, Ostapenko and other tricky doubles players Tennis daddies, her favorite drink and so much moreFollow Ellen on Instagram or Twitter, and support her by watching her matches! For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. 
  • 18. TGTP Merch Store is OPEN + Alcaraz Injury, Stuttgart, Barcelona & RPDR Finale

    41:44||Season 4, Ep. 18
    BIG NEWS FROM TGTP HQ: Our merch store IS LIVE! Browse for items here. The store is full of quality items that our designer Sean created. We have two main lines (Classic and Short Shorts Brigade). Plus we offer FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the United States. Hear more about the store in our latest episode, plus we hit on the latest tennis and gay culture news. I chat about: How Arthur Fils is the new Puerto Vallarta of Tennis Which car is Elena Rybakina? I talk about her win in Stuttgart. Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird divorce leaves lesbians reeling Madonna is back with new music Plus my (slightly negative) response to the Drag Race finaleFor more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. And visit thegaytennispod.com to find our cute new merch!
  • 17. Quad Tennis Pro Greg Slade Interview!!

    49:49||Season 4, Ep. 17
    Tony welcomes openly gay quad tennis pro Greg Slade to the pod and Greg immediately becomes one of his favorite guests! Greg won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and was a finalist at last year’s Wimbledon in quad doubles. Tony and Greg get into:Being inspired to come out by other tennis players like Mika Brunold and Joao Lucas Reis Tony’s experience watching Greg play in person Reality TV, music choices and true crime documentaries suggestions Greg’s career so far and future goals Greg is a blast to watch play and talk to, so be sure to follow him on Instagram. For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.