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The Changeover Podcast

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The Changeover podcast lets you inside the tough world of professional tennis. Hear from the players themselves every week as they travel the world hustling their way up the rankings.
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Episodes

Bill Ackman Wild Card Reaction, ATP/WTA Media Games & Listener Questions

On this episode of The Changeover Podcast, Jody and Justin discuss the recent decision to award an ATP Challenger main draw doubles wildcard to American billionair hedge fund manager Bill Ackman. They also answer some instagram questions from followers and discuss their upcoming run of tournaments. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys an...

Jul 12, 20251 hrSeason 2Ep. 27

Alex Michelsen: Fonseca & Mensik, Adderall on Tour, Superstitions & Pickleball Hot Take

Alex Michelsen is welcomed to The Changeover after his early rise on the ATP Tour. He breaks down his perspective as a left hand dominant player developing his game and reflects on his experiences going through the levels of professional tennis. Watch this episode to learn more about this star flying under the radar.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For mor...

Jul 06, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Adam Walton: Almost Quit to Top 100, Playing Alcaraz & Fritz & Sinner Moves Better Than Prime Novak?

The Changeover welcomes Adam Walton, who after graduating in 2021, steadily climbed the rankings to the top 100. Listen to him talk about his even-keeled demeanor and recent achievements on the atp tour. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If you'd ...

Jun 28, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Patrick Kypson: Broken Foot to Chally Titles, Federer & Agassi Lessons

The Changeover welcomes Patrick Kypson to discuss his season, including dealing with injury and recent success on the ATP Challenger Tour. Hear about his competitive spirit and his perseverance as he continues on the ATP Tour. For more tennis and podcast content, be sure to subscribe! The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them ...

Jun 21, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Pickleball The Worst Racket Sport, Internet Tennis Coaches, Best Tennis Advice We’ve Gotten

In this episode of the Changeover Podcast, hosts Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley answer questions from our Instagram followers. We discuss various aspects of tennis, including emotional management during tight matches, grip adjustments, and the balance between fun and focus in competition. We also touch on the evolution of our podcast and reflect on the changing dynamics of audience recognition and engagement. Drop a like and a comment if you enjoy! The Changeover is the channel to watch if you...

Jun 14, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Stef Tsitsipas: Struggles, New Coach, Racket Changes & Facing Sinner and Alcaraz

The Changeover features Stefano Tsitsipas, who openly talks about his current state of mind and his journey of finding himself. He shares his thoughts on what he needs to get back on track while discussing insights on personal growth. Listen to this candid conversation and get some advice. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask ...

Jun 08, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Chris Eubanks: Top 30 Rise and Fall, Doping Cases Breakdown & Commentary Distractions

Chris Eubanks joins the Changeover Podcast to discuss his journey on the ATP Tour, touching on challenges he faces, his current form, the mental resilience required, and the adjustments made while navigating tour life. He reflects on the importance of mindset, learning from experiences, and the pressures of defending points in major tournaments. He emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between aggression and strategy, especially when facing tough opponents like Medvedev. Lastly, Chris b...

May 31, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Emilio Nava: Training with Alcaraz & Ferrero, French Open Wild Card & Challenger Hat Trick

Emilio Nava discusses his journey as a young tennis player, focusing on the balance between his explosive energy and the need for control on the court. He shares insights into his mental preparation, the influence of his coaching, and the importance of staying present during matches. He will use this as he makes his Roland Garros main draw debut after winning the American WC Challenge by tearing up the ATP Challenger tour over the last few months. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you wa...

May 24, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Nick Kyrgios: Critics, Motivation, Sinner-Purcell Doping & Big 3 Relationships

Nick Kyrgios opens up about his journey in tennis, the challenges of fame, and the impact of social media on his life. He reflects on his motivations for playing, the balance between fun and professionalism, and the pressures of expectations in the sport. Nick also shares insights into his commentary work, life beyond tennis, and the importance of networking and podcasting. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the need for authenticity and the complexities of being in the public eye. Finally...

May 17, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Milos Raonic: Fleeing War to World #3, Sinner/Alcaraz vs Big 3 & Confidence Building

Former world number three Milos Raonic shares insights into his journey through injuries, mental challenges, and the cultural influences that shaped his career. He discusses the importance of finding balance in training, the pressures of professional tennis, and the unique practices he adopted to enhance his performance. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. Fo...

May 10, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Eliakim Coulibaly: 1st Ivorian Challenger Title, Weight of a Nation & Creating Your Own Luck

Eliakim Coulibaly shares his journey as a professional tennis player, discussing his recent success in winning his first ATP challenger title at home in Ivory Coast. He reflects on the emotional experience of celebrating with the crowd, the challenges of managing expectations, and the unique atmosphere of playing in front of a home audience. Eliakim expresses gratitude for his progress and excitement for future tournaments, emphasizing the significance of winning as a habit in professional tenni...

May 03, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Frances Tiafoe: Fighting Complacency, PTPA Lawsuit & Sinner’s Return

Frances Tiafoe joins the Changeover Podcast to discuss his journey as a professional tennis player, the challenges of maintaining motivation, and the importance of support systems in his life. He reflects on his early decision to turn pro, the impact of sponsorships, and the balance between personal life and professional expectations. Frances shares insights on how the game has changed, the significance of commitment in decision-making during matches, and the challenges of maintaining consistenc...

Apr 26, 20251 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Alexis Galarneau: Loneliness On Tour, Ego & Night w/ Djokovic and Medvedev in Miami

Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley chat with Canadian tennis player Alexis Galarneau about his experiences in the Davis Cup, the importance of team chemistry, and the role of humor in sports. Galarneau shares insights on handling pressure during matches, navigating personal journeys in tennis, and the significance of mental health. He reflects on his college experience at NC State, early pro career challenges, and the adaptability required in the ever-changing world of professional tennis.The impo...

Apr 19, 202557 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Refusing Sponsors, Craziest Travel Stories & Quitting Singles for Dubs | E King & C Harrison

Evan King and Christian Harrison have emerged as one of the top doubles teams in 2025. Taking the ATP Tour by storm, the pair has captured several ATP titles, and will look to establish themselves on the main tour for the forseeable future. Here they join Justin Roberts and Jody Maginley to go over all things doubles.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For mo...

Apr 12, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Bernard Tomic: Hitting Rock Bottom, Facing Public Scrutiny, Partying & Why He Still Plays

Bernard Tomic has seen every part of the game and joins us this week from Morelos, Mexico to reflect on his career. He joins Jody and Justin from Morelos Challenger. Enjoy! The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If you'd like to help the boys out with ...

Apr 05, 202555 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Forced to Quit, Identity Away from Sports & Making Tennis Great Again? | Life on the Tour

Dane Sweeny and Calum Puttergill are on a mission to make tennis great again. They join the podcast all the way from Australia to go over everything from being vulnerable, knowing your self worth and what lead them to create the "Life On The Tour" series. Drop a like, sub the the channel, enjoy the podcast.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the...

Mar 29, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Ethan Quinn: Fonseca Forehand Battle, Tommy Paul's Advice & 'Opelka is the Biggest Hater on Tour'

Ethan Quinn has had a red hot start to 2025. After qualifying in back to back Masters 1000s in Indian Wells and Miami, he sits down to talk about how he's processing his run of results. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If you'd like to help the b...

Mar 22, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Tristan Schoolkate: Taking a Set Off Sinner, Ball Issue Overblown & India to Indian Wells in 24hrs

Tristan Schoolkate joins the podcast from Cap Cana after he his red hot start to the year. In January, he began his year taking a set off world #1 Yannick Sinner at the Australian Open. Hear from Tristan as he reflects on how his last few months have gone. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, co...

Mar 15, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Eliot Spizzirri: First Challenger Title, Anger Management & How His Wrist Injury Changed His Game

Eliot Spizzirri joins the podcast from Indian Wells fresh off his maiden ATP Challenger title in San Diego. Watch along as Spizz talks about how his mindset has allowed him to play with the least amount of pressure as possible in his first year on tour. The former Texas Longhorn is currently ranked #144 in the ATP Rankings.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. ...

Mar 08, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Colton Smith: ATP Challenger Title, Offseason with Tommy Paul & Returning to Arizona

Colton Smith is making his final go arounds at the University of Arizona. The winningest singles player in program history has also had a hot start to the tour with his first ATP Challenger title in Cleveland vs Eliot Spizzirri. Hear from Colton as he talks about preseaon training, religion, fishing and winning pro tournaments.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankin...

Mar 01, 202557 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Gab Diallo: Breaking Top 100, WADA Testing Pool & Canada Davis Cup (Partying=Team Bonding)

Canadian Davis Cup member and former UK Wildcat Gabriel Diallo calls in from Acapulco ATP. We go over his junior years, first years on tour and grand slam lessons. Enjoy! The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If you'd like to help the boys out with so...

Feb 22, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 7

US Open Mixed Dubs Changes, Diego Schwartzman Retires & Madison Keys Doesn't Need to Practice?

With the US Open announcing they're changing the format for mixed doubles, the boys sit down and go over if it makes sense or not. They go over their upcoming tennis schedule and podcast schedule. Stay tuned! The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If y...

Feb 15, 202544 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Changeover DRAFT, Regrets & Prime Delpo Better Than Prime Federer On Hard Court?

Our first episode back at home for 2025. We asked instagram for some questions, and you guys delivered. Here's what we cooked up.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If you'd like to help the boys out with some editting costs 🤞🤞:https://venmo.com/c...

Feb 01, 202555 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Arthur Fery: From NCAA #1 to Playing Medvedev at Wimbledon, Tennis Ball Pandemic & Gamesmanship

Great Britain and Stanford standout Arthur Fery calls into the Changeover Podcast to update everyone on his injury battles. Arthur had a hot start to the pro tour, has played at the very top of the game and will look to get back to those stages in 2025. Listen in as we go over several topics including all the latest Australian Open dramas. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and cli...

Jan 25, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Tennis Trash Talk, NIL Deals & Is Partying the Best Team Bonding? | Kholo Montsi

Ahead of the 2025 college season, Oklahoma tennis player Kholo Montsi joins the changeover podcast to break down the ins and outs of NIL deals, and explains weather talent ever beats hard work. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follow them on social media.If you'd like to he...

Jan 18, 202558 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Karue Sell: New Serve Technique, Kyrgios Drama & Is Adderall a Cheat Code?

Karue Sell has turned pro at 30 and shown that he is one to be watched. As he goes into the 2025 season, he starts on the ATP challenger tour ranked 260 in the world. Here he joins us from Portugal in his second appearance on the Changeover Podcast.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment be...

Jan 11, 20251 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Denis Kudla: Retirement, Coaching Opelka to Djokovic Victory & Is Tennis Really a CLEAN Sport?

Former World #53 Denis Kudla joins the Changeover Podcast from The United Cup in Sydney, Australia to discuss the recent doping transitioning to becoming a coach, recent doping scandals and playing Novak Djokovic on the biggest stages. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask them questions for the podcast, comment below and follo...

Jan 04, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Nuno Borges: Beating Nadal On Clay and & Breaking ATP Top 40

Nuno Borges currently sits at 36 in the ATP Rankings and pending the start of the 2025 ATP season, he checks in to talk about beating Rafael Nadal on clay, playing Medvedev twice in the slams and his time at Mississippi State University. Don't forget to drop a like and a sub to the channel! The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the rankings. For more from the guys and to ask...

Dec 21, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Alcaraz & Tiafoe Offseason Exhibitions, Political Conflicts & BTS of ATP Doubles | Roy Stepanov

On this episode we discuss how different players approach the offseason and why there are so many exhibitions during players down time. We are joined by atp challenger doubles champion and member of the Israel Davis Cup Team, Roy Stepanov. We get into the weeds of the pro doubles tour and how his nation’s political conflicts affect his experience as an athlete. Enjoy. The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard...

Dec 14, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Liam Draxl: On-Court Antics & Reputation, University of Kentucky & 3-Year USA Ban

Former University of Kentucky Wildcat Liam Draxl currently sits at 255 in the ATP singles rankings and 132 in the ATP doubles rankings. Hoping to gain enough ranking points to enter the Australian Open, Liam has entered Huamantla M15 Futures as the deadline nears. Hear from Liam as he catches up with Jody and Justin in Mexico.The Changeover is the channel to watch if you want to know exactly what it's like to be a pro tennis player looking to train hard, progress each week, and climb the ranking...

Dec 07, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 37
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