The Behind the Racquet with Mike Cation and Noah Rubin

The Behind the Racquet Podcast is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Tennis Star Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner, tennis commentator Mike Cation.

	A mini-ask us anything, on the day of the Mannarino conundrum
	Thoughts on the bubble? Thoughts on the play? Should the Paire 11 have been removed from the tournament? Noah sounds off, once again
	Posted on 4 September 2020
	Is the Bubble Busted, Plus Noah's PTPA Rationale
	Noah breaks news on a Sunday, explaining what ramifications are coming from Benoit Paire's positive covid test. And yes, you saw Noah in his BTR shirt in the PTPA photo. Why was he there????
	Posted on 31 August 2020
	In Front of Mental Health Episode Three: Noah and Mike prep themselves for the bubble
	Noah has received a wild card in to the US Open Doubles Draw. Mike has received an offer to broadcast the US Open. All good news! Dr. Katz helps the guys out and gives them tips on how to survive the bubble, and appreciate the opportunity.
	Posted on 24 August 2020
	Problems in Prague
	Noah Rubin details some of the problems he's heard from players in Prague, the site of the first Challenger tournament as the ATP and WTA return to action throughout the world. Plus, we talk about some of the latest Behind the Racquet's features, and whether Noah envisions himself retiring with a lack of opportunities in front of him. Thanks again to all of our incredibly supportive Patreons. You can be a part of it by visiting patreon.com/behindtheracquetpod.
	Posted on 17 August 2020
	The British Experience with Liam Broady
	26 year old Liam Broady prepares for the restart of tennis as the 211th ranked player in the world, and unsure about how the quarantine rules will affect him over the next few months. He recently created a stir by flipping off Andy Murray. He's a possible male model.  The pride of Stockport joins Noah and Mike to discuss those topics, and what he's learned from the Battle of the Brits, Andy Murray, and his trips through the states. Thanks again to all of our patreon sponsors. You too can be a sponsor by visiting patreon.com/behindtheracquetpod.
	Posted on 10 August 2020
	Tennis is back....for some. The conundrum for the Challenger players.
	We check back in with Noah in New York, and Mike in Tulsa, with the 31st Palermo Ladies Open underway, officially resuming the ATP/WTA seasons. The US Open is three weeks away, with the entry lists being released Monday. But what about those outside looking in. How do they improve? How do they improve? How does Noah get to the Australian Open main draw next year? Thanks again to our new patreon sponsors, Steve Quick, Cheryl Harris, Jeremy Koufakis, and Kline Sack. You can help support the pod by visiting patreon.com/behindtheracquetpod
	Posted on 3 August 2020
	In Front of Mental Health Episode 2
	Our Ask Us Anything brought a great question that needed some further discussion. So Dr. Jonathan Katz, Mental Health Advisor and Performance Coach for Behind The Racquet, joins us to answer this question from Jack Wichtendahl: How do you stay motivated for something you’re not sure is going to come back, and even it does, you know it’s not going to be the same because of the coronavirus?
	Posted on 24 July 2020
	Ask Us Anything...Answered!
	-Has tennis helped you get through a tough period in your life? -Favorite tournaments? -Superstitions? -Jewish legacy in tennis? We hop around quite a bit in this one, but what FANTASTIC QUESTIONS from our patreon supporters this week. Later this week, expect an episode with Mental Health Advisor and Performance Coach Dr. Jonathan Katz, answering one of the submitted questions. Thanks so much to our patreon supporters. You can join them, by visiting patreon.com/BehindtheRacquetPod
	Posted on 20 July 2020
	Your Turn: Get your questions ready
	Thank you SOOOOO much to our patreon supporters, first and foremost, including those that supported this week. On Monday, Noah is traveling to Tulsa for a non-podcast reason. But it is going to allow us to record what could be our lone in-person podcast for the rest of 2020. SOOOOOO. It's your turn. You get to ask us anything you could possibly want. Patreon supporters get first dibs. We'll be sending out an email on how patreon supporters can ask their questions, and then social media questions from there. You can also email us at: contact@behindtheracquet.com, or mike@mikectennis.com Cool? Cool.
	Posted on 13 July 2020
	Rant City, Rant Rant City
	This was supposed to be a week for us on positivity, and some of the things that make this sport so memorable and positive for us. That changed with the positive Covid test for Frances Tiafoe in Atlanta. So, this week, Mike takes the reigns to rant against the idea that so many exhibitions are having as much influence on the sport as they are. Noah brings us home with the positivity, Don't forget, support the podcast at patreon.com/BehindtheRacquetPod
	Posted on 6 July 2020