Courtside with The Tennis Podcast

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(00:03:07) - (First question) - Reflecting on 11 years of podcasting, he recounts starting during a busy career
(00:02:36) - Starting The Tennis Podcast in 2012, he and his co-founder combined their love for tennis and podcasts
(00:02:39) - Envisioned sponsorship for the podcast, but focused on audience growth and enjoyment
(00:11:26) - Starting as a tennis commentator, he found podcasting more conversational and skill-enhancing
(00:14:10) - Radio tennis commentary is about conveying the feel of the match, sometimes using crowd noise
(00:19:09) - The evolution of the podcast team
(00:25:33) - Content is guided by what's happening in the tennis world, balancing conversational, serious, and breaking news topics
(00:27:02) - Podcasting success relies on innate ability, unique voices, chemistry, and honing skills
(00:28:50) - Maintaining journalistic integrity requires balancing personal relationships with honest criticism
(00:32:05) - Started monetizing podcast through Kickstarter in 2017, later evolved to subscriptions
(00:38:13) - Sponsors hesitate due to unfamiliarity with podcast medium
(00:42:04) - Podcasting creates a personal connection with listeners, unlike traditional broadcasting
(00:50:28) - His most vivid memories while commentating on and being around tennis
(00:53:30) - Debrief