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.
We're playing the Open
Important to note, we had to record BEFORE Grigor Dimitrov tested positive for Covid-19. Which is too bad, as we have some damned thoughts.
But, hear Noah's surprising take on whether the Open should go on or not, and how he's combatted the Novak fans he argued with through the last week.
Posted on 22 June 2020
Behind the Scenes of the ATP's Call
Noah Rubin likes to take us Behind the Racquet, today he's taking us behind the scenes of the ATP's phone call to discuss the US Open with 400 pros. Hear details of what was discussed, and Noah's opinions on the options.
Noah's also received criticism from Novak's fam, hear why, and see if you agree.
And Mike explores regional slams just a little bit more in depth.
As always, thanks to our fantastic patreon sponsors. You can help support the pod and our future endeavours at patreon.com/BehindtheRacquetpod
Posted on 15 June 2020
Phillip Simmonds on race within the sport of Tennis
A difficult topic parsed by Noah and his longtime friend Phillip Simmonds, taking a look at race in the sport of tennis, and how it affects the players and fans.
Posted on 8 June 2020
Muzza, Nick, and Reilly...catching up on the last two weeks
Lots to catch up on for Noah and Mike, and so they hit the Muzza/Nick instagram live, Reilly Opelka's momentous and page turning interview in Racquet mag, and whether Noah will be hitting at any exos.
We also thank our incredibly kind and generous patreon donors, who have helped sustain us, literally and figuratively, the last couple months. You can donate at patreon.com/behindtheracquetpod
Posted on 18 May 2020
Mental Health Week: The Live Podcast
Quick tech note: Mike's recorder went wayward the first few minutes. It restarted a few minutes, the audio is clean about 7 minutes in.
Now.
This is Mental Health Week for the Behind the Racquet.
Join Noah as he explores mental health from a variety of perspectives, with special guests on the Behind the Racquet Instagram live:
All times Eastern:
Monday 2PM Dr. Jonathan Katz
Tuesday 2PM: Sven Groeneveld
Wednesday 2PM: Marcos Baghdatis
Thursday 5PM: Reilly Opelka
Friday 2PM: Marco Trungelliti
Any questions, join Noah and discuss!
Posted on 4 May 2020
Playing in a Pandemic with Evan King
Lots to unpack with Evan King (Career High #181, All-American at the University of Michigan, from Chicago, Illinois)
1) His (editor's note: HORRIBLE) decision to attend Michigan instead of the home state school of Illinois.
2) His willingness to travel the globe in his professional career.
3) What it's been like playing in Florida exhibitions the last two weeks in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Posted on 29 April 2020
Is it enough?
Three topics to hit today:
1) the whirlwind over the Coco Gauff BTR and Noah's learning moment
2) The odd exhibition tennis down in Florida last weekend
3) The 6 million dollar payments for lower ranked players, and how it's just a bandaid.
Posted on 22 April 2020
Limits are getting pushed
Limits are getting pushed indeed.
For Mike, it's the all too familiar feel of depression that's hit pretty hard.
For Noah, it's a level of frustration with the leaders of tennis.
Listen, react, and reach out.
Posted on 15 April 2020
Reminiscing with Rampras
Wide ranging chat with the pride of Carmel, Indiana Rajeev Ram this week. Mike gets to chat all things University of Illinois with one of the legends from the undefeated National Championship team of 2003, and Noah looks ahead with the Australian Open champion about how the sport might be changing due to the pandemic delay.
Huge thank you to our patreon supporters this week. We're so thankful for the support in this difficult time, and if you're able, we'd appreciate your support too. Go to patreon.com/BehindtheRacquetPod
<3 Mike and Noah
Posted on 8 April 2020
Another League?
Our weekly check in today is essentially therapy time for Mike, while Noah is taking his discussions to a large group of players. Hear what he's discussing with them, and how the guys are handling their time sidelined, and without an income source.
