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No-Ad, No Problem is a podcast devoted to college tennis and growing the game. We’ll discuss news, results, and many related topics. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem.

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Episodes

Viral hooking, a new #1, and women's ITA Indoors

Want more context on the infamous, viral hook? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to break it all down. Plus, we discuss Texas' Eliot Spizzirri's rise to #1 and make predictions about the women's ITA Indoors in Seattle! 2:45 - Viral hook 18:00 - Eliot Spizzirri ascends to #1 28:30 - Previewing the women's ITA Indoor Championships Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Feb 09, 202355 min

NCAA final rematch and a west coast rivalry (matches of the week!)

It's a jam-packed week of matches as teams compete in tough, non-conference battles to prepare for ITA indoors. We preview a rematch of the NCAA men's team final as #5 Kentucky heads to Charlottesville to take on #1 Virginia. How will the new faces adapt to playing their first road as Wildcasts versus a veteran UVA team? Then, we travel to the west coast to preview #8 Pepperdine at #6 Stanford. The stakes are high for Stanford given the struggles of their conference rivals and Pepperdine will wa...

Feb 02, 202342 min

Reversing the 2022 curse and reigniting old rivalries (kickoff weekend matches!)

This weekend, 60 of the best men's and women's programs in the country will compete to qualify for the ITA National Team Indoors. On this edition of matches of the week, we preview two of the best first round matches. Men: North Carolina hosts Oklahoma State in a rematch of the 2021 NCAA regional. Oklahoma State head coach, Dustin Taylor, will renew his rivalry from his UVA days with the familiar Tar Heels. Women: Two top 25 teams, UCLA and Iowa State, face off in the Miami region. Both teams ha...

Jan 27, 202334 min

January rivalries and Sweet 16 implications (matches of the week!)

It's the first official episode of 2023 matches of the week! Each week, we'll preview two compelling matches, project lineups, and make predictions. This week, we preview #16 Harvard men at #20 Duke and #10 Pepperdine women at #12 Cal. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Jan 20, 202333 min

The ITA and ATP unite to form a "groundbreaking collaboration"

On Wednesday, the ITA and ATP announced an agreement to reward top men’s college tennis players with wild cards to ATP challenger events. On this emergency podcast, we run through how this collaboration will work, our immediate reaction to this welcomed and exciting news, and how it will impact college tennis. You can read the release on the ITA's website here ! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Jan 19, 202321 min

NCAA Individuals moves to the fall; Florida vs. Texas preview

The NCAA has approved a two-year pilot program to hold the DI men’s and women’s individual tennis championships in the fall of 2024 and 2025. Ethan and John break down their reactions, what it means for college tennis, and the open questions still to be answered. Plus, the 2023 dual season has begun! We break down the best January rivalry in men’s tennis: Florida versus Texas. 33:15 - Florida vs. Texas Preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rat...

Jan 14, 202354 min

2023 college tennis predictions

We're ringing in the new year and the start of the college tennis dual season by going on the record with 2023 predictions. We talk about teams who will make big jumps in the rankings, name our NCAA singles and team champions, and so much more along the way! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 27 min

Getting college tennis on TV w/ Mike Hastin of Tennis Channel and Alex Gruskin

Mike Hastin ( @MikeTheProducer ) has worked for Tennis Channel for 13 years and is now the Executive Director of Studio Production. During his tenure, he’s produced College Match Day and the NCAA Championships. Alex Gruskin ( @AlGruskin ) of Cracked Racquets also joins the show as we talk with Mike about college tennis tv ratings, how much it costs to broadcast the NCAA championships, and what could be done to secure long-term viability for college tennis on TV! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTenn...

Dec 17, 20221 hr 4 min

2023 Dark Horses: Who's the next Oklahoma?

The 2023 college tennis dual season begins next month! Will any teams make a surprise run like the Oklahoma women in 2022? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to discuss hot topics and break down our dark horse predictions for the 2023 season. Timestamps 3:41: Diana Shnaider is #109 in the WTA rankings 16:30 - Coaching changes in college tennis 29:00 - Dark horse teams Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Dec 04, 20221 hr 3 min

Getting to know...Alex Gruskin! Part 1

He’s the most prolific tennis podcaster in the world and the voice of college tennis. On this episode, Alex Gruskin ( @AlGruskin on Twitter) chronicles his five-year career evolution as the Editor-in-Chief at Cracked Racquets, how a fight over pickle juice almost ended it all, and what's next for 2023 and beyond! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 21 min

2022 fall season recap and superlatives!

The 2022 college tennis fall season is officially over! We recap the last few months by ranking the top five men's and women's players and awarding superlatives to players across the country including the biggest surprises, underrated storylines, and who's a question mark heading into the dual match spring season. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Nov 13, 20221 hr 5 min

ITA National Fall Championships Preview

Previewing the final national college tennis event of the fall season: the ITA National Fall Championships in San Diego! Whew, that's a mouthful. We talk about the biggest surprises from Regionals, pick our top players to watch in San Diego, and Ethan joins the hype train for a certain women's player. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Oct 29, 20221 hr 1 min

ITA All-American Championships Recap

Hundreds of matches, players we did't see coming, and ultimately unsurprising champions. Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to recap the ITA All-American Championships! Plus, we discuss North Carolina's dominance, the Ethan Quinn hype, an abundance of newcomers on the men's side, and so much more! Timestamp: We start with the women and turn to the men at 41: 25. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . You can check out Ethan Moszkowski on Twitter @EthanMosz. Follow us on ...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 25 min

ITA All-American Championships Preview

Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to preview the largest college tennis event of the fall season: the ITA All-American Championships! We name winners, dark horses, and talk about why All-Americans has a branding problem. Plus, we discuss the impact Federer had on college tennis, the UVA ring ceremony, and catch up on current collegians playing in pro events. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. You can check out Ethan Moszkowski on Twitter @EthanMosz. Follow us on Twit...

Oct 01, 20221 hr 8 min

Fall roundup: NCAA rings and familiar faces dominate

Familiar faces continued their great play from NCAAs in May and newcomers made their mark in another week of excellent college tennis fall events. We break down the collegiate results this past week, action from current collegians in the pros, and just how big UVA's NCAA rings are! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and ...

Sep 26, 202226 min

The college tennis fall season begins!

College tennis is back! There were 31+ D1 events this past weekend and following all of them is basically a scavenger hunt. We breakdown the notable results and key takeaways to make sure you're caught up. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...

Sep 18, 202224 min

Preseason rankings: the ceremonial start to college tennis

The ITA released the 2022-2023 preseason individual rankings this week which mark the official start of the fall college tennis season. Ethan Moszkowski joins the show and we discuss how the preseason rankings work, what we learned from some notable absences, what newcomers to keep an eye on, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . You can check out Ethan Moszkowski on Twitter @EthanMosz . Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProbl...

Sep 10, 20221 hr 9 min

Hot topics: Todd Petty’s resignation at Texas Tech and collegians at the US Open

This week, we're discussing the hottest topics in college tennis. First, Toddy Petty resigned from his role as the women's tennis Head Coach at Texas Tech amid an investigation into allegations of player abuse and mistreatment. Next -- and more excitingly -- collegians are having lots of success at the US Open. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. USA Today article on Petty's resignation: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/18/texas-tech-...

Sep 01, 202221 min

Men's Transferpalooza: Most Intriguing 2022-2023 Transfers

College tennis is firmly in its transferpalooza era with many top programs building rosters from the transfer portal. On today's episode, we're joined by former member of the University of Virginia men's tennis team, Ethan Moszkowski, to break down the most intriguing transfers for this upcoming season. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. You can check out Ethan Moszkowski on Twitter @EthanMosz. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoPro...

Aug 21, 20221 hr 3 min

The ITA whips the vote ahead of the NCAA's August survey

The ITA sent out a memo to all D1 coaches in an attempt to whip the vote ahead of the August 1st NCAA survey about moving the NCAA individual tournament to the fall. In this episode, we discuss the ITA's strong advocacy for the proposal to move the NCAA individual event, my biggest takeaways, and questions that remain unanswered. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem as we continue to track this seismic shift in college tennis. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and I...

Jul 30, 202219 min

Joey Dillon’s “new lease on life” inspires his professional tennis debut

Joey Dillon is a 4.07 UTR tennis player based in Columbus, Ohio who's spent years working in tennis media. Now, he's achieving his dreams on the court by competing on the pro tour. After playing in four ITF qualifying events, Joey joins the podcast to share more about his tennis journey and experience playing in the minor leagues of professional tennis. You can follow Joey at @JoeyDillon on Twitter and Instagram and follow his work covering tennis every Tuesday with @TheIXNewsletter. Follow @NoA...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 3 min

CliffsNotes: The NCAA Tennis Committee Annual Meeting

In the inaugural episode of the No-Ad, No Problem podcast, I discuss the recent NCAA Tennis Committee's annual meeting and its impact to college tennis. The committee discussed fundamental changes including moving the NCAA individual tournament to November, prioritizing TV and bracket integrity, and upcoming 2023 changes. Follow @NoAdNoProblem on Instagram and host @JTweetsTennis on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so ...

Jul 18, 202217 min
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